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 | 94-97 (IB) | HK$10,585.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)70% whole bunches, in the trimmed stem version. Dense black purple, and a very rich dark raspberry fruit with some black cherry. Almost exaggerated but in fact not. Thibault notes that elements of finesse became apparent later in the vinification rather than at the start which is interesting. Work at the end paid off. This becomes so much more stylish than one could imagine from the initial attack. Long classy and charming. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$16,600.00 | |||||
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Thibault Liger-Belair Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru Rouge 2017 epitomises the distinguished heritage of Burgundy's Corton vineyard. Crafted by the esteemed Liger-Belair family, renowned for their meticulous attention to terroir, this exquisite Pinot Noir is harvested manually from the premier Clos du Roi Grand Cru parcel. The 2017 vintage benefits from a balanced climate, allowing grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining vibrant acidity. Following traditional Burgundian winemaking practices, the wine undergoes gentle whole-cluster fermentation and is aged for eighteen months in a selection of French oak barrels, enhancing its complex flavour profile. On the palate, it reveals layers of ripe red berries, subtle earthy undertones, and elegant spice, culminating in a long, refined finish. This exceptional wine exemplifies the finesse and depth characteristic of Thibault Liger-Belair’s Grand Cru offerings, making it a prized addition to any connoisseur's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$8,485.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)The 2016 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, although it should blow off with time to reveal the blackberry, raspberry and marine scents underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, saturated tannins and well judged acidity. Whilst it does not quite deliver the complexity I would have liked, it has a velvety sheen and a caressing finish. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 91 (VN) | HK$1,470.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The 2018 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru showed a slight reduction on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, quite firm and masculine, with crisp tannins and dried blood and black pepper toward the finish. Grippy and quite savory at the moment, this is a robust Corton-Renardes that will require bottle age to shave its corners. A bit "rough" and needs to manifest more refinement. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) | HK$9,530.00 | |||||
Vinous (91)The 2018 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru showed a slight reduction on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, quite firm and masculine, with crisp tannins and dried blood and black pepper toward the finish. Grippy and quite savory at the moment, this is a robust Corton-Renardes that will require bottle age to shave its corners. A bit "rough" and needs to manifest more refinement. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - | HK$1,355.00 | |||||
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Heralding from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, the Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Charmes 2018 offers a compelling vino narrative. Crafted by Thibault Liger-Belair, a prodigious winemaker from an esteemed lineage rooted in viticulture since the 18th century. The terroir-driven approach to winemaking reflects in this wine, marrying tradition and technology to coax the finest expressions. Grown in biochemical vineyards, this Chardonnay is a testament to mindful winemaking—meticulously harvested and vinified in French oak barrels, resulting in an elegant wine with remarkable intensity. The Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Charmes 2018 presents tantalising aromas of orchard fruits and harmonious mineral notes. An exploration of taste reveals a richly-textured palate with delicate layers of apple, pear, and chalky nuances. Cherishing its richly complex mouthfeel, the wine gracefully segues into a long lasting finish, charismatic of its Burgundy roots. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 88-90 (VN) | HK$5,625.00 | |||||
Vinous (88-90)(a new wine for Liger-Belair; vinified with 40% whole clusters and aging in 40% new oak): Bright medium ruby. Even darker on the nose than the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Les Trois Terroirs, offering scents of blackberry, violet and tropical dark chocolate and brown spice flavors. Rather relaxed in the middle palate considering the tiny yield of 12 hectoliters per hectare, but finishes with a firm dusting of tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) | HK$3,640.00 | |||||
Vinous (88-90)A blend of five different parcels, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Village shows a bit of reduction on the nose. It eventually opens, offering bright red berry fruit with light stemmy notes from the 40% whole clusters. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, not complex but focused, showing good grip toward the bright, expressive wild strawberry and raspberry finish. Probably early-drinking but well worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 87-89 (VN) | HK$4,400.00 | |||||
Vinous (87-89)The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes includes 40% whole bunch from vines planted between 1954 and 1962. It has a marine-influenced nose that needs to gel more during barrel aging. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity and good grip but requires a little more refinement. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN (ST)) | HK$6,995.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-94)Bright, dark red-ruby. Vibrant aromas of blackberry, licorice and wild herbs, along with a smoky carbon suggestion. Densely packed and highly concentrated, with a firm tannic spine giving shape and definition to the fresh dark berry flavors. Plenty of stuffing here for balance but this very closed wine will probably need up to a decade of bottle aging to blossom. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$11,375.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru contains 40% whole cluster from the oldest parts of the vineyard, the younger vines de-stemmed. Apparently it struggled to complete its alcoholic fermentation and had to be transferred back into barrel, where it finally finished in June 2019. It has an intriguing bouquet with brown spices and black pepper infusing the vibrant red fruit that leaps from the nose. The palate is well balanced with fine, saturated tannins. The whole bunch is very well assimilated and lends complexity and precision on the finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$4,995.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin En Créot is a debut release that is completely de-stemmed that underwent a gentle vinification. It has quite a lively bouquet with red cherries, cranberry and flinty aromas, good tension here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, smooth in texture with a touch of white pepper and bay leaf towards the finish, dessicated orange peel lingering on the aftertaste. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (BH) | HK$4,600.00 | |||||
Burghound (89-92)A brooding and very earthy nose is more deeply pitched and very Gevrey in character. The rich, concentrated and more powerful medium-bodied flavors are firmly structured and serious while exhibiting touch of bitter pit fruit and youthful austerity on the balanced and highly persistent finish. Créots always needs time in bottle to develop and this excellent example will be no exception. Recommended |
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Thibault Liger-Belair Gevrey-Chambertin En Creots
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2023
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) | HK$4,095.00 | |||||
Vinous (89-91)(Liger-Belair just bought this parcel on mostly clay and silt soil after years of farming it via a fermage arrangement; 50% vendange entier; just 20% of the crop was lost to frost): Dark red with ruby tones. Very ripe dark fruit aromas are complicated by strong soil notes of dried flowers (the veggie side of floral, says Liger-Belair), licorice and cut straw. More precise on the palate than the nose suggests, displaying the savory, sappy side of the vintage and very good intensity. Finishes with building, slightly dusty tannins and noteworthy energy. Not at all a rustic style of Gevrey, despite the fact that it's from a parcel on the wrong side of the Route Nationale. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) | HK$4,095.00 | |||||
Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Croix des Champs is more than 55% whole cluster. That stem addition comes across a little strongly on the nose and occludes the terroir profile. The medium-bodied palate offers firm tannins, plenty of red berry fruit laced with orange peel and slathers of marmalade, and a grippy finish with a light cola note on the aftertaste. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$3,665.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)From the bottom side of the commune, the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Croix des Champs includes 55–60% of whole cluster. It has a clean, precise bouquet of perfumed red cherry and raspberry fruit, displaying commendable mineralité. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and brambly red fruit laced with white pepper toward the elegant finish. Promising. |
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