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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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (IB) | HK$5,065.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)Mid yellow, with a really beautiful succulent nose, picked at perfect ripeness, and not hiding the delicacy and detail of fine Genevrières. Some lime, some verbena, delicate fresh apples, back to the lime blossom, then a really fine boned framework on the palate. Tingles the tastebuds in the most delicious way. A beautifully crafted 2023 Genevrières. Drink from 2029-2037. Tasted Oct 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) | HK$3,485.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Mid lemon yellow. The bouquet has a little softer orchard fruit compared to the Bourgogne, and is very true to its Meursault roots. The white fruit continues on the palate and is now joined by a saline note, while the ripe apples give an immediate appeal. There are little waves of flavour towards the back of the palate. Once again the aftertaste is fine, precise and thoroughly promising. Drink from 2027-2032. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$5,195.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2017 Pommard Clos Blanc 1er Cru has a clean, precise bouquet of blackberry, briary and wild hedgerow scents, the oak nicely integrated. It’s quite reduced at present, though that should blow off. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy, with supple tannins and touches of white pepper, clove and Chinese five-spice, leading to a harmonious and quite powerful finish. Yes, a bit brutish, but it should improve with bottle age. Closure is Diam 5. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$3,465.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) | HK$5,215.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The 2016 Pommard Les Chaponnières 1er Cru has an attractive bouquet with crushed strawberry and light undergrowth aromas, becoming earthier with aeration. Moderate vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly tough tannin on the entry, but redeemed by fine salinity and a harmonious, classically-lined finish with just the right amount of dryness. Fine. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$6,745.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (IB) | HK$3,185.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)Raised in 30% new wood and 70% 1 year old. Solid purple with medium depth. The nose starts on the oak and soon moves to the fruit. Very succulent again, smoothly balanced with a firm grip to the tannins. Yet it is suavely put together. High class, and it certainly has the length. Tasted: October 2019 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$6,735.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2020 Pommard Les Chaponnières 1er Cru has a lovely nose with fresh cranberry, wild strawberry and is almost pastille-like in terms of its purity. The palate has a fleshy and quite concentrated opening, very harmonious with Volnay-like density and sensuality. Irresistible. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) | HK$5,275.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)A fine mid ruby colour. The bouquet has both charm and density in a very happy balance. A lovely aftertaste of soft strawberry and fresh raspberry, the graceful side of Pommard with the tannins nicely covered. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) |
HK$3,985 - HK$4,865 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)An even deep purple. The bouquet is a little less exuberant than the Perrières, but still builds in intensity. The fruit profile is similar but with more refinement and some dark cherries. Useful acidity, refined tannins, fine persistence. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (WA) | HK$2,745.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (86-88)The 2015 Pommard Les Perrières has quite a rich bouquet with touches of fig infusing the kirsch and cassis aromas. The palate is sweet on the entry with bold tannin, moderate complexity with a firm, slightly confit-like finish that needs to muster a little more precision. Not bad, although maybe just picked a day or two too late? Let's see. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$775.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 6 | 91-94 (IB) | HK$5,055.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)5 Star Wine. From vines planted in 1902. Fine clear mid-purple in colour, this has a very classy nose and some deep sweet rich fruit. Then a fine fresh acidity behind. This is very exciting! Stunning bouquet of dark raspberry and nectarine, so the sunshine is clearly present, but this is gorgeously juicy rather than crass. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) | HK$3,105.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)The 2020 Pommard Les Perrières is a cuvée where winemaker Xavier Horiot confessed that in retrospect, he would have liked to pick a week earlier. Granted, the aromatics feel quite high-toned and extroverted, which is not his style, though the palate is fleshy and well-balanced, quite harmonious with sufficient acidity to keep it in balance. Maybe Horiot was being a bit hard on himself - this is perfectly fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 84-86 (VN) | HK$4,410.00 | |||||
Vinous (84-86)The 2021 Pommard Les Perrières has a fragrant nose with raspberry pastilles and light floral scents. Fine delineation and purity, though not complex. The palate is well balanced with sappy red fruit, moderate depth, just missing some flesh on the finish that feels a tiny bit underripe compared to other cuvées. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 84-86 (VN) | HK$3,165.00 | |||||
Vinous (84-86)The 2021 Pommard Les Perrières has a fragrant nose with raspberry pastilles and light floral scents. Fine delineation and purity, though not complex. The palate is well balanced with sappy red fruit, moderate depth, just missing some flesh on the finish that feels a tiny bit underripe compared to other cuvées. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) | HK$8,800.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)(5 Star Wine) Not too deep in colour, with rather a stylish perfumed raspberry fruit. Light fresh acidity, behind the beautifully balanced fruit, a few tannins too, but the fruit stretches out wonderfully behind them. The benefit of ancient vines is clear to see. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Launay Horiot Pommard Les Perrieres
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2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (IB) |
HK$4,640 - HK$5,670 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Picked over several days. An even powerful purple. The nose has an exuberant deep ripe raspberry aspect, but not over the top, with amazing energy on the palate, dark raspberry glossy fruit with firm but fine tannins at the back. Very juicy. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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