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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(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
The 2015 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined and focused bouquet. The oak initially feels loud, displaying toasty notes that admittedly marry well with the reduction, and then, magically, it coalesces and becomes more and more vivid and animated with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, and then flavors of mango, clementine and a touch of ginger reflect the precocity of the growing season. It feels a little heavy toward the finish, possibly with some botrytized fruit, but it develops precision with aeration. Very promising. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure)HK$2,350.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2021 Meursault-Blagny Sous La Dos d'Ane 1er Cru demonstrates more reduction on the nose, although there is a quality wine beneath, delineated and displaying a sense of energy. The palate is predictably also quite reduced. Balanced with a keen line of acidity, but at the moment that reduction denudes this Meursault of personality. Therefore, afford this three or four years in bottle to "lift the veil." Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$9,890.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022HK$9,070.00 -
HK$8,725.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022HK$4,890.00 -
HK$1,195.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018HK$4,370.00 -
HK$995.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020HK$4,170.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021HK$705.00 -
HK$845.00
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HK$1,055.00 -
HK$1,035.00 -
(1x150cl) 1999HK$12,740.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018Vinous (93)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru has a heavy reduction on the nose that masks the terroir, but that will dissipate with time. The palate is (again) very reduced at the moment, good weight and concentration, quite muscular yet missing a bit of grace on the finish. Difficult to figure this out. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.HK$13,545.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019HK$11,340.00 -
HK$2,300.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017HK$10,475.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017HK$4,000.00 -
(6x150cl) 2019HK$8,555.00 -
HK$1,415.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a wonderful bouquet with mineral-driven Granny Smith apple aromas and a touch of lemon rind. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Fresh and focused, the oak is cleverly interwoven with a persistent finish. This is excellent, a classy Folatières that should age well in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.HK$2,040.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
A domaine wine. Pale lemon colour. The bouquet is not especially demonstrative but the palate certainly is. The fruit is ripe, with some of those bacon fat notes, but otherwise with a quintessential purity, the flesh we expect of Folatières and a strongly stony feel throughout. Long and expressive. Tasted: November 2021.HK$1,560.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a very classy bouquet with beautifully integrated oak, real intensity and impressive delineation. The palate is fresh and concentrated. Wonderful depth and almost racy acidity with gorgeous yellow plum and spicy notes towards the persistent and harmonious finish. Superb. Sophisticated. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$11,230.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru is showing a veneer of new oak on the nose that currently covers the terroir and fruit expression. The palate is effervescent on entry, very lemony with a keen line of acidity, though the new oak is imperious and oppresses the finish, rendering this rather generic in style and below the bottle tasted a couple of years back. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$1,995.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
A domaine wine. Pale clear lemon. This again has one of the toastier noses, the effect of the second elevage on full lees. The fruit explodes on the palate, pure ripe white apples if one has to specify but both the class and the texture are impeccable. And perfect aftertaste. A strong 4 stars, a candidate for five. Tasted: November 2021.HK$15,170.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (90)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru has a crowd-pleasing lime-scented bouquet that does not overpower the mineralité. There is a very slight reduction that is attractive in a "smoky bacon" style. The palate is more reduced than the nose (something that is atypical in my experience) and here it feels excessive, suppressing the freshness and fruit, rendering it just a little generic on the finish. There is a good wine somewhere here but it is difficult to find in this bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.HK$16,205.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022HK$7,555.00 -
HK$1,195.00 -
HK$1,215.00
