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 | 95 (BH) | HK$7,125.00 | |||||
Burghound (95)Noticeable but not invasive wood and menthol frame a slightly riper array of aromas that are quite similar to those of the regular cuvée. Here too there is outstanding density and power to the even more concentrated broad-shouldered and robust flavors that possess even better depth and persistence on the impeccably well-balanced, saline and palate coating finish. This is presently extremely primary and while it's clear that this offers huge upside development potential it's also clear that plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$8,620.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)(this is the last vintage of this wine to come entirely from a block of vines planted in 1910, and the last to be labeled Vieilles Vignes de Plus de 100 Ans, as François Labet is beginning a replanting program; beginning with 2015, this wine will come from several of Labet's holdings around the Clos and will simply be called Vieilles Vignes): Bright ruby-red. Lovely mineral and peony high notes lift dark fruits on the nose. Sappy, dense and penetrating, offering terrific concentration and lift to its flavors of dark berries, licorice and minerals. A superb vintage for this wine, less austere than some previous years. We're coming from an era of cooler soils to warmer soils, noted Labet. Global warming has been very good for Clos-Vougeot. This thick but energetic wines finishes with suave but serious building tannins and superb length. Incidentally, there was no separate Hommage bottling in 2014. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$11,080.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)Bright, dark red-ruby. Superripe, complex aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and licorice complicated by subtle soil tones. Sweeter and creamier than the cuvée classique and much more approachable today owing to its sheer sucrosité and depth. This beautifully balanced wine's thick, concentrated fruit covers its substantial building tannins on the very long, slowly mounting finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$10,520.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)(13.2% alcohol; 18 hectoliters per hectare produced; from vines harvested on September 23): Bright, moderately saturated medium red. Explosive, fruit-dominated aromas of dark berries, cherry, spices, mint, menthol, flowers and minerals. Conveys compelling sappy energy in a silky, medium-bodied package, with its black fruit and herb flavors complicated by a touch of saline minerality. Boasts glorious density of fruit--and near-perfect balance in spite of the very low yield. The very long, rising, perfumed finish offers a serious tannic spine for aging but no rough edges. This penetrating, urgent, classic Clos Vougeot, a standout for the vintage, boasts real pinosity. François Labet told me that, beginning with his 2015s, he did not use enzymes and did not add any sulfur until the middle of the élevage, well after the malolactic fermentations finished. He bottled this 2016 with just 20 parts per million free sulfur and 35 total. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$9,855.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite elegance of the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru VV 2017. This exclusive vintage, produced by one of Burgundy's most esteemed estates, represents the pinnacle of French viticulture. As the largest owner of vineyards within the iconic Clos de Vougeot, Chateau de la Tour masterfully exhibits the terroir's distinct characteristics. Sourced from vines planted in 1910, the harvest is meticulously hand-sorted to guarantee only the highest quality grapes in each bottle. An exemplar of careful vinification, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats, followed by ageing in new oak barrels. The result is an exquisite balance of rich, dark fruits and defined earthy undertones that linger on your palate. For any serious connoisseur, the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru VV 2017 is an incontestable testament to the region's winemaking prestige. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 95 (VN) | HK$11,080.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru displays more complexity and mineralité on the nose compared to the Cuvée Classique; the fruit is a little darker, revealing hints of cola and sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lithe and fine-boned. Slightly chalky-textured toward the precise finish. This is actually more 2019 in style. A resounding success. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$11,700.00 | |||||
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Connoisseurs will savour every sip of the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru VV 2019, a masterpiece in Burgundian winemaking. This exceptional offering is born from aged vines, nestled in the heart of Burgundy's revered Clos de Vougeot appellation, a testament to the expertise of its producer, François Labet, who follows time-honoured traditions for a distinct result. Each bottle captures the true essence of Pinot Noir grapes, harvested from 85- to 105-year old vines which bestow unparalleled depth of flavour. The wine undergoes meticulous oak barrel fermentation, with 50% new oak to intensify complexity, forging a beautiful marriage of intensity and elegance. Bursting with vibrant cherries, a hint of earthy truffle, and adorned by a silky finish, the Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru VV 2019 delivers a harmonious symphony in every glass, a testament to Burgundy's viticultural heritage awaits you. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) | HK$12,960.00 | |||||
Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is 60-70% whole cluster, not that you can discern on the nose, with around 45% new oak. It has a very pure and seductive bouquet with black cherries, violet and light sea spray/oyster shell scents that unfurl in the glass. The palate is very harmonious with gentle grip, pure and slightly granular in texture, fine depth with a silky smooth finish. This is a sophisticated, generous and seductive Clos de Vougeot that should age with style. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) | HK$13,550.00 | |||||
Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is 60-70% whole cluster, not that you can discern on the nose, with around 45% new oak. It has a very pure and seductive bouquet with black cherries, violet and light sea spray/oyster shell scents that unfurl in the glass. The palate is very harmonious with gentle grip, pure and slightly granular in texture, fine depth with a silky smooth finish. This is a sophisticated, generous and seductive Clos de Vougeot that should age with style. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$9,855.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a lively bouquet with loamy scents filtering through the red berry fruit, fragrant with rose petal and peony emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firmer and more solid tannins than the Cuvée Classique, fleshier with a liquorice-tinged finish. This is a couple of steps ahead of the Cuvée Classique and should give 15 to 20 years' drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN) | HK$1,355.00 | |||||
Vinous (89)The 2003 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru does not have the same precision and freshness as the Méo-Camuzet on the nose - smudged blackberry and raspberry fruit, leather and undergrowth scents, the heat blurring the aromatics edges. The palate is medium-bodied with a candied, eucalyptus-tinged entry, the start of a medicinal Clos de Vougeot that feels compromised by the growing season rather than any winemaking fault. Here, it is just shown up by its counterpart from Jean-Nicolas Méo. Tasted at the Clos de Vougeot retrospective at Clos de Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) | HK$4,045.00 | |||||
Burghound (93)A background application of toasty oak frames an airy, pure and markedly ripe nose of beautifully well-layered dark berry fruit and plum where additional breadth is present in the form of dried flowers, spice and earth accents. The seductively textured, intense and muscular big-bodied flavors possess ripe tannins and plenty of dry extract, all wrapped in a balanced, lingering and energetic finish that is a bit less youthfully austere than usual. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) | HK$26,915.00 | |||||
Vinous (92+)Bright, dark red-ruby. Black cherry and licorice on the ripe but cool nose. Concentrated and deep but light on its feet, showing strong minerality and inner-mouth tension. More energetic than the 2014 and very primary today. Finishes tactile, fresh and long. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 93 (BH) | HK$6,205.00 | |||||
Burghound (93)A moderate application of wood frames the overtly floral and attractive fresh aromas of ripe dark cherry, cassis and soft earth hints. The sleek and delineated flavors possess a supple mid-palate though the youthfully austere finish tightens up quickly while evidencing a subtle trace of warmth. This moderately structured effort should be approachable after only 6 to 8 years but reward 12 to 15. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 93 (VN) | HK$8,335.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)(these 2015s were bottled in June of '17): Dark red with ruby tones. Very ripe, almost exotic aromas of black cherry, dark plum, licorice and menthol, with lower-pitched notes of damp earth and clove; less perfumed than the 2016 version. Compellingly rich and broad but showing a bit more alcoholic weight and warmth than the '16 (the alcohol here is 13.6%, vs. 13.2% for the earlier vintage) and already shutting down in the bottle. Finishes with broad, dusty, building tannins and strong medicinal reserve. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$9,000.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Cuvée Classique" displays good amplitude on the nose, incense and iris flower permeating the vibrant black fruit; there is real depth and complexity here. The mineral-driven palate is very well balanced with gentle grip and a chalky finish similar to the Vieilles Vignes. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 93 (VN) | HK$7,430.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Cuvée Classique" has a fragrant nose with red berry fruit, still that touch of struck flint, fine focus with just a touch of reduction at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip on the entry, quite chalky tannins, white pepper towards the prolonged finish. Just as I expected having tasted this in barrel last year, this Cuvée Classique is ageing with style. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$6,985.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Cuvée Classique" has a fragrant nose with red berry fruit, still that touch of struck flint, fine focus with just a touch of reduction at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip on the entry, quite chalky tannins, white pepper towards the prolonged finish. Just as I expected having tasted this in barrel last year, this Cuvée Classique is ageing with style. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$8,580.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Cuvée Classique" is around 50-60% whole cluster, mainly from the older vines in the upper sectors of the clos. It is well-defined on the nose that offers a light marine influence, just a touch of seaweed in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, fine acidity, gentle grip, chalky black fruit with a poised finish. The whole bunch works very well here and it will age with style. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$7,430.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Cuvée Classique has a bright and quite lively bouquet, red and black fruit, juniper and hawthorn. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, taut and fresh, brown spices infusing the peppery, tobacco-tinged finish. It needs to cohere a little before bottling, though the racking will assist that. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$18,695.00 | |||||
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Chateau de Marsannay Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 is a distinguished expression of Burgundy’s esteemed terroir. Crafted from meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes cultivated in the heart of the Echezeaux appellation within the Côte de Nuits, this Grand Cru reflects the producer’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The vineyards benefit from limestone-rich soils and an optimal microclimate, imparting the wine with exceptional elegance and depth. Hand-harvested and carefully vinified using traditional methods, the fermentation process is complemented by ageing in French oak barrels, enhancing the wine’s complexity. The 2017 vintage reveals a sophisticated bouquet of red cherries, earthy nuances, and subtle spice, leading to a supple palate with refined tannins and a lingering finish. Chateau de Marsannay’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and artisanal craftsmanship is evident in every bottle, making Chateau de Marsannay Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 a superb choice for discerning connoisseurs. |
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Burgundy | 5 | - | HK$2,110.00 | |||||
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Chateau de Marsannay Fixin Les Petits Crais 2017 exemplifies the finesse of Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. Cultivated in the renowned Les Petits Crais vineyard, this Pinot Noir undergoes meticulous hand harvesting, ensuring optimal ripeness. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine preserves its vibrant fruit character before ageing gracefully in French oak barrels for twelve months. The 2017 vintage benefits from a balanced climate, enhancing the wine's elegant structure and complexity. The terroir of Les Petits Crais imparts nuanced notes of red berries, subtle earthy undertones, and a hint of spice, reflecting the limestone-rich soils of the region. Crafted by the esteemed Chateau de Marsannay, a producer with a legacy of excellence, this wine showcases their dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques. Chateau de Marsannay Fixin Les Petits Crais 2017 is a remarkable expression of its origin, offering a harmonious blend of depth and refinement, perfect for fine wine connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$5,490.00 | |||||
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Chateau Marsannay Gevrey Chambertin Bel Air 2019 epitomises the elegance and depth characteristic of premier Burgundy. Cultivated on the esteemed Bel Air slope, this Pinot Noir benefits from the region’s optimal terroir, featuring well-drained limestone soils that impart minerality and finesse. Meticulous hand harvesting ensures only the finest clusters are selected, followed by gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant fruit aromas. The ageing process occurs in French oak barrels, enhancing complexity with subtle notes of vanilla and spice without overwhelming the delicate berry flavours. Chateau Marsannay, renowned for its commitment to sustainable viticulture, combines traditional techniques with modern expertise to craft a wine of exceptional balance and longevity. The 2019 vintage showcases a harmonious bouquet of cherry, raspberry, and earthy undertones, culminating in a silky, persistent finish. Ideal for pairing with fine cuisine, this exquisite wine is a testament to Chateau Marsannay’s distinguished heritage. |
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