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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```htmlPascal & Laurent Borgeot Santenay Comme Dessus Blanc 2022 embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of the renowned Borgeot family. Cultivated in the esteemed Comme Dessus vineyard of Santenay, this Chardonnay is meticulously handpicked from biodynamically farmed vines, ensuring optimal expression of terroir. The meticulous vinification process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by a period of maturation on lees to enhance complexity and depth. The 2022 vintage presents a vibrant bouquet of white blossoms, citrus zest, and subtle mineral notes, culminating in a refined, elegant palate with a lingering finish. Pascal & Laurent Borgeot’s commitment to sustainable practices and traditional Burgundy techniques is evident in every bottle, making Santenay Comme Dessus Blanc 2022 a distinguished choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking authenticity and finesse.
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(6x75cl) 2021The Pascal & Laurent Borgeot Santenay Vv 2021 epitomises the distinguished heritage of Burgundy’s Santenay appellation. Nestled within the Côte d’Or’s esteemed vineyards, this Exceptional Wines (Vv) Pinot Noir is a testament to decades of artisanal expertise. Hand-selected grapes from biodynamically managed terroirs, rich in limestone and marl, undergo gentle pressing to retain their innate purity. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring precise extraction of the varietal’s delicate flavours. Subsequently, the wine is aged for 14 months in a blend of new and seasoned French oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla, spice, and refined tannins. Pascal & Laurent Borgeot, renowned for their unwavering commitment to quality and sustainable practices, meticulously craft each vintage to express the unique character of their vineyards. Award-winning and highly acclaimed, the Santenay Vv 2021 reveals a vibrant bouquet of red berries, subtle floral notes, and earthy undertones, leading to a balanced palate with elegant acidity and structure. The finish is persistent and refined, showcasing the domaine’s mastery in producing Pinot Noir of exceptional depth and sophistication.
HK$1,900.00 -
```htmlThe Pascal & Laurent Borgeot Santenay Vv 2022 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy winemaking. Crafted in the esteemed Santenay appellation, this Pinot Noir benefits from the Borgeot family's commitment to biodynamic viticulture, ensuring expressive terroir-driven character. Hand-harvested from meticulously tended vineyards, the grapes undergo natural fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their pure fruit essence. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity without overshadowing its intrinsic elegance. The 2022 vintage showcases a deep ruby hue, with aromas of red cherries, earthy undertones, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance of bright acidity, refined tannins, and a lingering finish. Renowned for their artisanal approach, Pascal & Laurent Borgeot deliver a Santenay that is both sophisticated and expressive, ideal for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking authentic Burgundy.
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With lineage tracing back to Burgundy's winemaking annals, Pascal Marchand Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2012 is distinguished red that reflects Marchand's quest for perfection. Cultivated in Eastern France's Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, the vines' roots plunge deep into the chalky soils, extracting an unrepeatable character from the terroir.
2012 was a favourable vintage, giving rise to an expressive wine with an aromatic profile of ripe berries and subtle floral undertones. Marchand's traditional practices weave seamlessly with modern techniques to foster the development of wines that vivaciously narrate their origin story. The Pascal Marchand Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2012 matured in French oak barrels, achieving harmony between fruit and structure, striking a balance between power and elegance.
This exquisite wine, marked by its multidimensional character and fervour, celebrates the time-honoured legacy of Pascal Marchand, a heavyweight in the world of fine wines.
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(1x75cl) 2013
Experience the majesty of the Pascal Marchand Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2013, an embodiment of a defining year in Burgundy winemaking. Excelled by the visionary Pascal Marchand, former regisseur at Comte Armand and Domaine de la Vougeraie, this enviable vintage is a testament to recuperative winemaking. Hand-harvested from vines averaging 60 years of age in the acclaimed Les Cazetiers vineyard, it underwent meticulous berry sorting to ensure optimal fruit quality.
The wine's lavish bouquet of red and black fruits, peppered with slight minerality, promises an indulgent olfactory experience. On the palate, it unfurls with a sophisticated harmony of bold fruitiness and silky tannins, culminating in a persistent finish. The meticulous use of oak bestows a pleasing balance, not overshadowing the terroir's expression. As this wine refines over time, so does the depth of its elegance and complexity. A bottle of Pascal Marchand Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2013 is not just a fine wine acquisition; it's an embossed invitation to the distinguished Burgundy wine legacy.
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(12x75cl) 2022HK$3,325.00 -
HK$1,605.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94)
Bright yellow. Cool aromas of underripe peach, lichee and cinnamon. Penetrating on entry, then intensely flavored and tactile in the middle palate, with a captivating sweetness to its gripping lemon and stone flavors. Really reverberates on the back end. Offers a lovely acid/sugar balance but this very promising Corton-Charlemagne, like the Meursault Tete de Murgey, will be better for five or six years of bottle aging. (Javillier's single barrel of Meursault Charmes was in the middle of its malolactic fermentation.)HK$15,565.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013Vinous (90)
(bottled in February of this year; all of the other '13s were bottled in November or December of '14): Healthy pale yellow. Aromas of lime, mandarin orange and musky white flowers. Plush and spicy, showing good concentration and decent acid cut to the pear and mineral flavors. I wanted a bit more energy for Corton-Charlemagne. Javillier's vines face south and he lost just 20% of his crop to hail in 2013.HK$8,870.00 -
Burghound (92)
A more elegant and slightly more complex broad-ranging nose reflects an assortment of green apple, white flower, pear, mineral reduction and a wisp of oak. The overtly rich, full-bodied and powerful flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that also serves to buffer the moderately firm acid spine shaping the stony and saline-inflected finale. This too will need at least a few years of patience.HK$1,720.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Pale yellow-straw. Aromas of lemon, lime, nutmeg and clove. Rich but dry and tight, showing little easy sweetness to its slightly aggressive flavors of stone fruits, spices and crushed-stone minerality. Shows a penetrating quality but this baby is still youthfully disjointed, even a touch sour on the end. Very difficult to assess with confidence today but the tight finish displays very good length.HK$8,620.00 -
HK$8,255.00 -
(1x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
Only recently racked. An even mid lemon. The nose offers stones up front. The palate a wealth of concentrated white fruit supported by a little oak, and while the detail is not forthcoming, the quality and length of the finish impress. A vibrant mineral finish surrounded by an impressive weight of fruit. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Dec 2024.HK$1,820.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (88-90)
The 2020 Meursault Clos du Cromin is tightly-wound on the nose and needed coaxing from the glass, light citrus lemon, Golden Delicious and earthy tones gradually unfurl. The palate is well balanced with fine depth, a slightly resinous texture that leads to a pithy, wild peach-tinged finish. Give this just a year in bottle.HK$3,365.00 -
Vinous (93)
(the yield here was a very low 25 hectoliters per hectare owing to hail; no new oak): Inviting high-pitched scents of orange juice, white flowers, ginger and gunflint. Fine-grained and sharply delineated, saturating the palate with youthful flavors of soft citrus fruits, spices and stone. Impeccably balanced but backward today. A lovely essence of Meursault, and an outstanding village wine.HK$1,270.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020Vinous (91+)
The 2020 Meursault Cuvée Tête de Murger has a well-defined nose, although I was expecting a little more presence and energy compared to previous vintages that I have tasted over the years. The palate is well balanced and shows more gumption, fine acidity with a touch of ginger, well-defined with red apple, nectarine and orange pith on the finish. Just give it some time for the aromatics to open.HK$910.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (91+)
The 2020 Meursault Cuvée Tête de Murger has a well-defined nose, although I was expecting a little more presence and energy compared to previous vintages that I have tasted over the years. The palate is well balanced and shows more gumption, fine acidity with a touch of ginger, well-defined with red apple, nectarine and orange pith on the finish. Just give it some time for the aromatics to open.HK$4,820.00 -
HK$1,055.00 -
HK$1,070.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-93)
Not yet in bottle. This is significantly more backward. The nose in particular. But then this blend of Casse Tete and Murger de Monthelie is always the most profound. It shows in the density of ripe orchard fruit on the palate, and the energy of the fruit at the finish. The vin de garde among the Meursaults. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Dec 2024.HK$1,025.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (89-91)
(just a single new oak barrel out of 13): Deeper-pitched and more brooding on the nose than the Tillets. Fat and thick on entry but surprising acidity gives it a distinctly austere, clenched quality. Finishes tactile, chewy and long, with a fresh lemony edge to its ripe stone fruit flavors. This youthfully disjointed wine will need longer to knit than the Tillets. Marion Javillier presented me with a sample representative of the ultimate blend but noted that the wine had not yet been assembled.HK$980.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)
In bottle. An attractive mid lemon yellow. Not as immediately forthcoming as Les Tillets, though still showing a compact white orchard fruit. Fresh apples, quite intense. With a certain crunchiness. Laid back but with plenty in reserve. Drink from 2028-2032. Tasted Dec 2024.HK$785.00 -
Vinous (89-92)
(aging in one-third new oak): Sexy, restrained aromas of yellow peach and spices, with a note of lime emerging with air. Then juicy and sharply chiseled on the palate, showing more citrus than yellow fruits and a repeating spicy character. A firm spine of acidity and minerality gives this leanish wine clarity and lift and draws out the finish. Production here was around 50 hectoliters per hectare, or close to normal, according to Marion Javillier. I like this style.HK$4,160.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021HK$3,060.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Mid lemon yellow, with a most attractive ripe fruit nose, still with its characteristic hint of lime blossom. Splendid energy on the palate, with a hillside thread providing limestone clarity, and just a little fresh pepper at the finish. In bottle. Drink from 2027-2031. Tasted Dec 2024.HK$995.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022HK$3,695.00 -
HK$2,325.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021HK$1,900.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018Wine Advocate (92+)
Notes of green apple, lime, oyster shell and iodine introduce Piuze's 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, a medium to full-bodied, ample and attractively layered wine that's concentrated, cool and controlled, with tangy acids and a saline finish. This cuvée derives from a parcel of 75-year-old vines in clay-rich soils that have weathered the warm vintage conditions very well.HK$6,980.00
