Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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Wine Advocate (92)
The 2008 Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marechale offers up black cherries, sweet spices, flowers and licorice, all of which meld together beautifully in a weightless, impeccably elegant style. Floral, minty notes add complexity and nuance on the refined finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2020.HK$5,845.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Very charming, pure, intense fruit (more intense and rather riper than usual for this wine) with tannins still a little more evident than I would have expected. Lots of fun and a versatile wine to enjoy with fish main courses.HK$28,085.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Very charming, pure, intense fruit (more intense and rather riper than usual for this wine) with tannins still a little more evident than I would have expected. Lots of fun and a versatile wine to enjoy with fish main courses.HK$4,395.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Very charming, pure, intense fruit (more intense and rather riper than usual for this wine) with tannins still a little more evident than I would have expected. Lots of fun and a versatile wine to enjoy with fish main courses.HK$6,495.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Good medium red. Wild red fruits, cinnamon, cocoa and flowers on the nose. Less silky than the wines from Chambolle but dense, sappy and energetic, and quite fine and perfumed in the mid-palate for Nuits Saint Georges. Very firmly structured wine with serious building tannins that currently cut off the fruit. This should develop gracefully. Mugnier made an approximation of the final blend by combining samples from each lot, noting that there will probably not be a Clos des Fourches in 2010 as the quality of the grapes was consistently high.HK$5,635.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Good medium red. Wild red fruits, cinnamon, cocoa and flowers on the nose. Less silky than the wines from Chambolle but dense, sappy and energetic, and quite fine and perfumed in the mid-palate for Nuits Saint Georges. Very firmly structured wine with serious building tannins that currently cut off the fruit. This should develop gracefully. Mugnier made an approximation of the final blend by combining samples from each lot, noting that there will probably not be a Clos des Fourches in 2010 as the quality of the grapes was consistently high.HK$3,285.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Good medium red. Wild red fruits, cinnamon, cocoa and flowers on the nose. Less silky than the wines from Chambolle but dense, sappy and energetic, and quite fine and perfumed in the mid-palate for Nuits Saint Georges. Very firmly structured wine with serious building tannins that currently cut off the fruit. This should develop gracefully. Mugnier made an approximation of the final blend by combining samples from each lot, noting that there will probably not be a Clos des Fourches in 2010 as the quality of the grapes was consistently high.HK$4,505.00 -
Vinous (91+)
Plums, tobacco and smoke are some of the notes that inform the 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos de La Maréchale. Underlying veins of graphite and minerals give the 2011 much of its energy. I very much like the sense of contrasts here. At times, the Clos de La Maréchale is wild, while at others it oozes with polish and sophistication. Clos de La Maréchale remains the hidden jewel in Mugnier's range. Because of its relatively large production, it can often be found in the market at a reasonable price without too much effort.HK$20,700.00 -
Vinous (91+)
Plums, tobacco and smoke are some of the notes that inform the 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos de La Maréchale. Underlying veins of graphite and minerals give the 2011 much of its energy. I very much like the sense of contrasts here. At times, the Clos de La Maréchale is wild, while at others it oozes with polish and sophistication. Clos de La Maréchale remains the hidden jewel in Mugnier's range. Because of its relatively large production, it can often be found in the market at a reasonable price without too much effort.HK$9,485.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
Mugnier's 2015 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale is a terrific success in the 2015 vintage and is strongly reminiscent of the excellent 2005 rendition, opening in the glass with aromas of creamy cassis, ripe cherry, dark chocolate and grilled squab. On the palate, the wine is deep, full-bodied and sapid, with succulent acids, an ample chassis of rich tannins and excellent length. This is one of the rare cases of a great Burgundy from a great domaine that is available in some volume, and no one should fixate on Mugnier's Chambolles at the expense of this lovely Nuits.HK$12,130.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Aromas of cassis, dark plums, baking chocolate and rosehip introduce the 2016 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale, a full-bodied, rich and layered wine with a broad-shouldered chassis of fine, stony tannins that are entirely enveloped in fleshy, gourmand fruit. This vintage is atypically rich and concentrated, so it's hard to predict if and when it will shut down.HK$11,350.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru, which is usually the first to be picked, has a really delightful bouquet, very expressive and displaying fine mineralité. The precise, detailed palate is well balanced, offering mineral tension, a fine line of acidity and a crisp, vibrant finish. Superb.HK$9,340.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru, which is usually the first to be picked, has a really delightful bouquet, very expressive and displaying fine mineralité. The precise, detailed palate is well balanced, offering mineral tension, a fine line of acidity and a crisp, vibrant finish. Superb.HK$7,260.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru was tasted from a blend of five cuvées. It has an attractive bouquet of mainly black fruit laced with black tea and bay leaf notes, plus touches of rose petal in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, tending more toward a red fruit profile, with wonderful salinity on the finish. Good potential. Excellent.HK$1,435.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru was tasted from a blend of five cuvées. It has an attractive bouquet of mainly black fruit laced with black tea and bay leaf notes, plus touches of rose petal in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, tending more toward a red fruit profile, with wonderful salinity on the finish. Good potential. Excellent.HK$13,715.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru was tasted from a blend of five cuvées. It has an attractive bouquet of mainly black fruit laced with black tea and bay leaf notes, plus touches of rose petal in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, tending more toward a red fruit profile, with wonderful salinity on the finish. Good potential. Excellent.HK$7,070.00 -
HK$11,585.00 -
HK$10,345.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru has quite an open and expressive bouquet with blackberry, crushed rock and undergrowth, almost peaty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite gritty in texture and tight with a saline finish. This will require 3-4 years. It is a bit abrasive at the moment and needs to be tempered by time.HK$8,610.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru has a simple nose with brambly red fruit, briar and a discreet marine influence in the background. Nuanced but nicely focused with assiduous use of oak. The palate is well balanced with more saturated pliable tannins than its peers. A tad more extraction is evident towards the finish with dark fruit and a relatively polished mouthfeel. Give this two or three years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$4,075.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru has a simple nose with brambly red fruit, briar and a discreet marine influence in the background. Nuanced but nicely focused with assiduous use of oak. The palate is well balanced with more saturated pliable tannins than its peers. A tad more extraction is evident towards the finish with dark fruit and a relatively polished mouthfeel. Give this two or three years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$3,640.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de la Maréchale 1er Cru has a simple nose with brambly red fruit, briar and a discreet marine influence in the background. Nuanced but nicely focused with assiduous use of oak. The palate is well balanced with more saturated pliable tannins than its peers. A tad more extraction is evident towards the finish with dark fruit and a relatively polished mouthfeel. Give this two or three years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$6,860.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Revered for the superior craftsmanship intrinsic to its tar terroir, the Jacqueson Bourgogne Aligote 2022 epitomises masterful winemaking. Originating from Rully, a French appellation in the heart of Bourgogne (Burgundy), the wine is cultivated using time-honoured traditions, and reflects the unparalleled savoir-faire of the Jacqueson family. The Aligoté grape variety, a native of Burgundy, brings forth a vibrant hue and a profusion of refreshing citrus nuances.
The Jacqueson Bourgogne Aligote 2022 exhibits a delicate, yet confident minerality, harmonising with tantalising notes of green apple, lime and pear — one can't help but savour its lasting, crisp finish. Its maturation in stainless-steel tanks ensures a clear expression of the Aligoté grape, further underscoring the Jacqueson's dedication to authenticity and excellence.
In pursuit of an exceptional fine wine that is both sophisticated and versatile, look no further than Jacqueson Bourgogne Aligote 2022.
HK$1,575.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Jacqueson Rully 1er Cru Clos La Renarde 2021 epitomises the quintessence of Burgundy's esteemed Rully appellation. Cultivated within the meticulously maintained Clos La Renarde vineyard, this Chardonnay benefits from granite-rich soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. Hand-harvested grapes undergo gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their pristine fruit character. Jacqueson, a venerable name in Burgundy with decades of tradition, employs sustainable viticultural practices to ensure the terroir's purity is reflected in each bottle. The wine is aged for 12 months on fine lees, enhancing its complexity and finesse. On the palate, Jacqueson Rully 1er Cru Clos La Renarde 2021 reveals layers of citrus zest, white flowers, and subtle oak integration, culminating in a crisp, elegant finish. This exceptional vintage is a testament to Jacqueson's unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking refined sophistication.
HK$2,030.00 -
Jacqueson Rully 1er Cru Preaux 2023 embodies the pinnacle of Burgundy winemaking excellence. Crafted in the esteemed Rully appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise, this premier cru is nurtured by the meticulous stewardship of the Jacqueson family, renowned for their dedication to sustainable viticulture. Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes from the Preaux vineyard undergo careful fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal's purity and finesse. The wine is then aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity and a hint of minerality characteristic of the terroir. On the palate, Jacqueson Rully 1er Cru Preaux 2023 reveals vibrant acidity balanced by layers of citrus, white flowers, and a nuanced finish. This exceptional vintage pairs beautifully with refined seafood dishes or creamy cheeses, exemplifying the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation that defines Jacqueson’s esteemed portfolio.
HK$1,565.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022The Jacqueson Bouzeron Corderes 2022 is an exquisite manifestation of fine French viticulture. Sourced from the famous Bouzeron vineyards of Burgundy, France, this mesmerising Aligoté delivers unprecedented quality. Carefully curated by the celebrated Jacqueson family, traditionally acclaimed for their meticulous methodology, this 2022 vintage effortlessly symbolises their dedication and legacy. Every grape is hand-picked under precise conditions, ensuring the preservation of the wine's authentic character.
The Jacqueson Bouzeron Corderes 2022 reflects a masterful blend of intensity and delicacy, perfectly embodying the quintessential Aligoté profile. Upon the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of white flowers and zesty citrus, followed by a textured palate showcasing remarkable minerality and a nuanced finish. An ideal accompaniment for fine dining, or to be savoured in solitary refinement. Experience a truly compelling display of French winemaking artistry with this Jacqueson Bouzeron Corderes 2022, highlighting the dynamism and elegance of Burgundian Aligoté.
HK$1,880.00 -
Jacqueson Rully Les Chaponnieres 2023 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy wine craftsmanship. Sourced from the pristine vineyards of Rully, situated in the esteemed Côte Chalonnaise region, this vintage is meticulously vinified by the renowned Jacqueson estate, a name synonymous with quality and tradition. Handpicked Chardonnay grapes undergo a delicate fermentation process in stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant acidity and nuanced fruit profiles. The wine is then aged on fine lees for twelve months, imparting subtle complexity and a lingering minerality. On the palate, Les Chaponnieres 2023 reveals layers of citrus and orchard fruits, balanced by a refined oak elegance and a crisp, clean finish. Ideal for pairing with seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses, this exquisite expression from Jacqueson is a testament to their unwavering dedication to producing exceptional Burgundy wines.
HK$1,500.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022Burghound (90-93)
Sweet spot Outstanding. Here the wood treatment is more subtle on the very pretty and more floral-suffused nose of citrus, anise and white orchard fruit scents. There is a finer texture to the punchier medium weight flavors that culminate in a bone-dry, balanced and even more persistent finale. The underlying tension is palpable and overall, this chiseled effort is very good and a wine that should amply repay mid-term keeping.HK$2,900.00 -
Experience the refined textual journey from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy with Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Mont Palais 2022. Hailing from a passionate producer, Hélène Jaeger-Defaix, this exclusive wine encapsulates the essence of Domaine Jaeger-Defaix's revered savoir-faire, coupled with the unique terroir of Rully's Premier Cru vineyard. This selection is crafted using the traditional Burgundian vinification style, partial de-stemming followed by a long vatting period, thus providing the pinnacle of balanced structure and intensity. Its vivid palate offers nuanced notes of brioche, ripe pear, and vibrant citrus, rounded by a mellow minerality. The lingering finish is underscored by a well-structured oak influence, stamping its mark as a classic chardonnay. Ideal with roasted poultry or rich seafood, Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Mont Palais 2022 promises to be a sophisticated addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$3,020.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Experience the embodiment of sophistication and harmony in the Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Preaux 2022. Born in the hallowed vineyards of Rully, nestled in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise, this fine vintage is a testament to the well-earned prestige of its producer Jaeger Defaix. The philosophy of minimal interference paired with the respect for terroir has resulted in a wine that articulates the essence of its origin. Expert vinification involves malolactic fermentation in oak barrels strengthened by prolonged ageing on lees, imparting a distinct complexity and texture to the wine. The Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Preaux 2022 presents a bouquet of floral notes and minerality, cocooned in a full-bodied structure. On the palate, it cascades effortlessly with a flavour profile of mature white fruits, punctuated by an engaging citrus finish. The impressively long aftertaste cements its position as an extraordinary expression of its varietal and location.
HK$2,680.00
