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Inventory updated: Mon, May 17, 2021 04:02 PM cst
Grand Cru - in-stock
A complete list of all our Grand Cru Red Burgundy in stock. Do not miss the 2008 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche, the four vintages of Clos des Lambrays, the magnums of 2014 Domaine Joseph Faiveley Clos de Beze or five vintages of Comte de Vogue Musigny. Hidden treasures abound, happy hunting!
The following are the wines remaining from the offer sent on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Please enter your desired quantities and click the 'Add' button.
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
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| Bernard Dugat-Py |
2004 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru  Torn, Bin-Soiled Label |
$369 |
1 |
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| BH 92 (1/2007): (a blend of one-third Mazoyères and two-thirds Charmes proper - the fruit comes from a mix of mostly 20 year old, and a small percentage of extremely old, vines vinified with 40 to 50% stems.) The nose here has a lively freshness that makes this seem almost breezy, manifesting itself in liqueur-like aromas of cassis, red pinot extract and dark cherry. The full-bodied flavors are round, rich and refined with a supple but stylish mouth feel and unusually sophisticated tannins on the firmly structured finish that goes on and on. Impressive and built for to age but it should be approachable after 8 to 10 years. Drink 2012+. |
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| Bouchard Pere et Fils |
1999 |
Chambertin Grand Cru |
$300 |
1 |
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| BH 89 (1/2003): Also quite toasty with strong pain grillé notes. This has better acid/fruit/tannin balance with flavors that display outstanding intensity and fine length. Stylistically particular with this much oak but there is plenty of wine here and this may successfully integrate it with time. Drink 2011-2018. |
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1999 |
Chambertin Grand Cru Lightly Torn Label |
$300 |
1 |
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| BH 89 (1/2003): Also quite toasty with strong pain grillé notes. This has better acid/fruit/tannin balance with flavors that display outstanding intensity and fine length. Stylistically particular with this much oak but there is plenty of wine here and this may successfully integrate it with time. Drink 2011-2018. |
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1999 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$275 |
2 |
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| VM 89-92 (3/2001): Red-ruby. Aromas of currant, minerals, tobacco, earth and dark chocolate, along with mellow smoky oak. Sappy, penetrating red berry flavors of moderate ripeness. Less dense than the Reignots but intensely flavored and nicely concentrated. Sweetness is leavened by sound acidity. Finishes with firm tannins and good grip. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Charles Van Canneyt |
2013 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$229 |
4 |
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| WA 92 (9/2016): Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru from Hudelot-Noëllat winemaker, Charles van Canneyt, has a modest bouquet with pretty red plum and redcurrant aromas, the oak lending some lift and neatly embroidered into the fruit. Nice purity here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well judged acidity, modest depth with a clean and silky smooth finish that is a tad commercial, if not delivering the same complexity as its peers. However, it does improve and has a pleasant piquancy. |
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| Claude Dugat |
2016 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$550 |
1 |
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| BH 91-93 (1/2018): (from a .33 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines in Charmes proper.) Firm reduction dominates the underlying fruit today. Otherwise there is both excellent volume and punch to the moderately concentrated, focused and precise flavors that conclude in a borderline rustic, austere and slightly lean finish. This ultra-serious effort is an old school Charmes and a wine that is going to require extended keep as it's very, very tightly wound at present. Drink 2031+. |
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| Dom. Anne-Francoise Gros |
2018 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru ex-Domaine |
$399 |
7 |
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BH 91-93 (4/2020): (from a .26 ha parcel of vines planted in 1931 in the climat Champs Traversin, which is occasionally referred to as Le Petit Cîteaux; 20% whole clusters.) Admirably discreet wood frames the fresh and notably spicy liqueur-like red berry fruit, earth and discreet floral aromas. The delicious, intense and seductively textured medium weight plus flavors possess more size and weight if a bit less refinement before concluding in a balanced and strikingly long finale that offers just a bit more depth. Drink 2030+.
VM 91-93 (1/2020): The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a broody bouquet with dark berry fruit laced with black tea and touches of leather. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, almost "chunky" tannins. This is not a graceful Echézeaux but there is plenty of substance with a judicious touch of spice on the finish. Fine, but give it time. Neal Martin. Drink 2023-2036. |
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2017 |
Richebourg Grand Cru ex-Domaine |
$679 |
9 |
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VM 94-96 (1/2019): The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru comes from 0.6 hectares of vine in the lieu-dit of Le Véroilles and is matured in 90% new oak. There is a touch of reduction on the nose, although it dissipates with aeration in the glass to reveal ample blackberry and raspberry fruit, crushed stone and just a touch of black truffle. The medium-bodied palate displays fine tannin and impressive balance. Not as powerful as the 2015 that wowed back at the Burgfest tasting, but it fans out beautifully toward the finish. This is a Richebourg of great purity and grace. Neal Martin.
BH 92 (4/2020): (the vines have been replanted 3 times and they are now 15+, 25+ and 70+ years of age.) A whiff of herbal tea character can be found on the restrained, airy and spicy nose that reflects notes of various red berries, floral and discreet wood nuances. There is excellent richness and vibrancy to the lightly mineral-inflected and well-detailed medium-bodied flavors that deliver fine length. Not surprisingly at this early stage, this needs to develop more depth but the underlying material appears to be present such that should occur over time. Drink 2029+. |
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2018 |
Richebourg Grand Cru ex-Domaine |
$679 |
19 |
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BH 92-94 (4/2020): (the vines have been replanted 3 times and they are now 15+, 25+ and 70+ years of age.) The cool, elegant, complex and airy aromas of both red and dark currant that are spiked with a variety of floral, spice and wet stone traces. The palate impression of the tautly muscular and much more mineral-inflected broad-shouldered flavors is more refined if less seductive while delivering just a bit more persistence on the balanced finale. This too needs to add depth, but the underlying material appears to be more than up to the job and overall, this seems very promising. Drink 2033+.
VM 92-94 (1/2020): The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a very pure and refined bouquet that perhaps comes across more like a Romanée-Saint-Vivant in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, finely tuned acidity with quite high-toned red cherry fruit laced with kirsch and iodine. It does not quite match the superlative 2016 or 2017, but it remains a fine Richebourg. Neal Martin. Drink 2024-2045. |
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| Dom. Armand Rousseau |
1998 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru |
$2,075 |
1 |
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BH 93 (3/2004): Remarkably forward and earthy for the vintage with obvious and seductive spice notes and round, rich, full-bodied, powerful flavors that offer plenty of punch and a long, classy, vibrant finish. There is good structure here though it is completely buried and while not invisible, very well integrated. A strong wine for this vintage. Drink: Try from 2008+.
VM 91 (4/2001): Deep red. Cool, aristocratic aromas of black raspberry, violet, red licorice, eucalyptus and smoked meat. Dense and silky in the mouth, with raspberry and black cherry flavors complicated by sexy but subtle oakiness. Firm but harmonious acids extend the fruit on the long finish, which features thoroughly lush tannins.
WS 87 (10/2000): Interesting Pinot, with some wet earth and mineral complexity. Offers supple texture and some crisp red berry and blackberry character, with pronounced vanilla, mocha and toasted bread notes. Tannins clamp down on the finish. Drink now through 2004. 325 cases made. |
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| Dom. Comte de Vogue |
1990 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$1,500 |
2 |
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WS 99 (12/1992): A classy, monumental wine, with an impressive deep color and spellbinding complexity. The concentration takes your breath away as the plum, blackberry, raspberry and vanilla flavors coat your palate. Try in 1998. 500 cases made.
WA 90 (10/1992): While the Bonnes Mares is closed, the dark ruby/purple color and the wine's terrific potential are evident. Full-bodied, with a blossoming, black-cherry nose complemented by a judicious use of toasty new oak, this wine exhibits wonderful richness, excellent definition and structure, and a long, dense, concentrated finish. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2010.
BH 87 (4/2016): Complex nose of very ripe aromas and earth and this is already showing strong secondary elements along with the initial whispers of sous-bois. The flavors are big and rich, indeed even rustic with lots of structure. This does not appear to have the mid-palate depth for the fruit to outlast the structure and while its not necessary to drink up, I have my doubts as to whether it will ever harmonize and it's quite likely it will begin to dry out soon, indeed this most recent bottle was quite tough on the finish. To be sure the '90 BM is it clearly needs food to help deal with the drying tannins. Drink now. |
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1990 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (1.5 L) Very Lightly Wrinkled and Nicked Label |
$1,500 |
1 |
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WS 99 (12/1992): A classy, monumental wine, with an impressive deep color and spellbinding complexity. The concentration takes your breath away as the plum, blackberry, raspberry and vanilla flavors coat your palate. Try in 1998. 500 cases made.
WA 90 (10/1992): While the Bonnes Mares is closed, the dark ruby/purple color and the wine's terrific potential are evident. Full-bodied, with a blossoming, black-cherry nose complemented by a judicious use of toasty new oak, this wine exhibits wonderful richness, excellent definition and structure, and a long, dense, concentrated finish. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2010.
BH 87 (4/2016): Complex nose of very ripe aromas and earth and this is already showing strong secondary elements along with the initial whispers of sous-bois. The flavors are big and rich, indeed even rustic with lots of structure. This does not appear to have the mid-palate depth for the fruit to outlast the structure and while its not necessary to drink up, I have my doubts as to whether it will ever harmonize and it's quite likely it will begin to dry out soon, indeed this most recent bottle was quite tough on the finish. To be sure the '90 BM is it clearly needs food to help deal with the drying tannins. Drink now. |
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1988 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes |
$680 |
1 |
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| WS 90 (2/1991): Big, chewy tannins almost obscure the delicate, complex cherry, tea and cinnamon flavors lingering in the background, but those flavors are ready to emerge with cellaring until 1998 to 2000. A classy wine with a great future. |
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1991 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes |
$895 |
1 |
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WS 96 (2/1995): Ripe and generous, shaded with nicely integrated, spicy oak, this great wine reveals many extra dimensions and oozes with anise, currant and blackberry flavors that go on and on, seemingly forever.--Red Burgundy vertical.
BH 94 (5/2008): 94 at its best. I have had this wine many times and it has always been one of my favorite '91s. Unfortunately, a number of bottles tasted within the last 3 years were already on the decline, having lost that wonderful velvety quality that I once so much admired. While not unpleasant, it's clear that these bottles are not what they should be as there is a toastiness that comes up on the finish and renders it ever so slightly bitter. However, a bottle tasted in Los Angeles that was air freighted from the Domaine only 3 weeks prior was simply Outstanding with a wonderful nose of exotic spices and subtle yet seductive game and smoky hints followed by rich, warm and pure flavors of superb depth and length with plenty of finishing velvet. As the note suggests, I have encountered significant bottle variation with scores ranging from 87 to 94. Drink now.
WA 93 (12/1993): Wealthy collectors should not miss the opportunity to see whether the 1991 equals or surpasses the 1990 Musigny-Vieilles Vignes made at the Comte de Vogue. The saturated, dense purple color is magnificent. The big, yet unformed bouquet of framboise, cassis, vanillin, and minerals suggests the wine is loaded. It is. Powerful, rich, concentrated, and marvelously clean and pure, this irrefutably impressively endowed, large-scaled red burgundy exhibits a Medoc-like austerity and structure, as well as a squeaky clean, international style. It will be interesting to see what develops over the next 15-20 years. Do not drink it before the turn of the century; it should last an uncommonly long time for modern day burgundy. Very impressive! |
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1991 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$895 |
1 |
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WS 96 (2/1995): Ripe and generous, shaded with nicely integrated, spicy oak, this great wine reveals many extra dimensions and oozes with anise, currant and blackberry flavors that go on and on, seemingly forever.--Red Burgundy vertical.
BH 94 (5/2008): 94 at its best. I have had this wine many times and it has always been one of my favorite '91s. Unfortunately, a number of bottles tasted within the last 3 years were already on the decline, having lost that wonderful velvety quality that I once so much admired. While not unpleasant, it's clear that these bottles are not what they should be as there is a toastiness that comes up on the finish and renders it ever so slightly bitter. However, a bottle tasted in Los Angeles that was air freighted from the Domaine only 3 weeks prior was simply Outstanding with a wonderful nose of exotic spices and subtle yet seductive game and smoky hints followed by rich, warm and pure flavors of superb depth and length with plenty of finishing velvet. As the note suggests, I have encountered significant bottle variation with scores ranging from 87 to 94. Drink now.
WA 93 (12/1993): Wealthy collectors should not miss the opportunity to see whether the 1991 equals or surpasses the 1990 Musigny-Vieilles Vignes made at the Comte de Vogue. The saturated, dense purple color is magnificent. The big, yet unformed bouquet of framboise, cassis, vanillin, and minerals suggests the wine is loaded. It is. Powerful, rich, concentrated, and marvelously clean and pure, this irrefutably impressively endowed, large-scaled red burgundy exhibits a Medoc-like austerity and structure, as well as a squeaky clean, international style. It will be interesting to see what develops over the next 15-20 years. Do not drink it before the turn of the century; it should last an uncommonly long time for modern day burgundy. Very impressive! |
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1991 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Bin-Soiled Label |
$895 |
3 |
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WS 96 (2/1995): Ripe and generous, shaded with nicely integrated, spicy oak, this great wine reveals many extra dimensions and oozes with anise, currant and blackberry flavors that go on and on, seemingly forever.--Red Burgundy vertical.
BH 94 (5/2008): 94 at its best. I have had this wine many times and it has always been one of my favorite '91s. Unfortunately, a number of bottles tasted within the last 3 years were already on the decline, having lost that wonderful velvety quality that I once so much admired. While not unpleasant, it's clear that these bottles are not what they should be as there is a toastiness that comes up on the finish and renders it ever so slightly bitter. However, a bottle tasted in Los Angeles that was air freighted from the Domaine only 3 weeks prior was simply Outstanding with a wonderful nose of exotic spices and subtle yet seductive game and smoky hints followed by rich, warm and pure flavors of superb depth and length with plenty of finishing velvet. As the note suggests, I have encountered significant bottle variation with scores ranging from 87 to 94. Drink now.
WA 93 (12/1993): Wealthy collectors should not miss the opportunity to see whether the 1991 equals or surpasses the 1990 Musigny-Vieilles Vignes made at the Comte de Vogue. The saturated, dense purple color is magnificent. The big, yet unformed bouquet of framboise, cassis, vanillin, and minerals suggests the wine is loaded. It is. Powerful, rich, concentrated, and marvelously clean and pure, this irrefutably impressively endowed, large-scaled red burgundy exhibits a Medoc-like austerity and structure, as well as a squeaky clean, international style. It will be interesting to see what develops over the next 15-20 years. Do not drink it before the turn of the century; it should last an uncommonly long time for modern day burgundy. Very impressive! |
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2014 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes |
$575 |
2 |
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BH 93-96 (1/2016): (from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn't include the .67 ha parcel planted to chardonnay.) While highly complex this is cool to the point of only grudgingly revealing a strikingly layered combination of violets, rose petals, sandalwood, anise, clove, plum and dark currant scents. This is a big and overtly muscular wine with broad-shouldered and admirably concentrated flavors yet for all of the impressive size, weight and volume, the massively long finish is serene, even Zen-like. 2014 is a relatively seductive and forward vintage for this storied wine that I appreciate that calling a wine "forward" when it will likely need 20 years to fully mature is a relative concept! Drink 2031+. Don't miss!
VM 93-96 (1/2016): (from a barrel that had not yet been racked): Bright red-ruby color. Slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, cassis, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate, with leather and herb nuances. Rich, tactile and deep, offering Outstanding concentration and chewiness to its dark fruit and saline flavors. This brooding wine is impressively dense but a bit musclebound today, still searching for its inner Pinot. Stephen Tanzer.
WA 94-96 (12/2015): The 2014 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru had to be warmed up in my warm hands, since the wine had closed down a little in recent days. It has a very composed and quite dense bouquet with wild strawberry and blueberry scents, more opulence coming through with time, red rose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a subtle marine influence flowing under the surface of red cherry and wild strawberry notes, an almost confit-like finish that feels dense and with plenty of substance. This is a sophisticated, almost saturnine Musigny -- a Pandora's Box of secrets that will only be revealed with age. |
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2017 |
Musigny Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes |
$645 |
8 |
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VM 94-96 (1/2019): The 2017 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a very expressive, complex bouquet, the mélange of red, blue and black fruit making it difficult to identify a single dominant color. Blueberry, wild strawberry and black currant intermingle, and hints of sea spray and touches of orange blossom develop with time. The harmonious, silky palate is almost like a Romanée-Saint-Vivant in texture, offering great depth and an energetic, peppery finish that lingers long in the mouth. A divine Musigny that will deserve some bottle age. Neal Martin.
BH 93-96 (1/2019): (from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn't include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay.) An openly exotic nose offers glimpses of black cherry liqueur, ginger, Asian-style tea, sandalwood and orange peel. The tighter and much more mineral-driven big-bodied flavors also possess evident muscle on the powerful and dense yet beautifully refined finish that goes on and on. This is also a bit less structured though with that said, this is going to need at least 15 years to reach its apogee. In a word, terrific. Drink 2032+. Don't miss! |
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| Dom. Coquard Loison-Fleurot |
2016 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$450 |
1 |
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| NM 93-95 (12/2017): The 2016 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru comes from a 0.65-hectare parcel next to those of Anne Gros. Matured in 50% new oak, it has quite a healthy, deep ruby color. The bouquet had just a little reduction, but underneath there is plenty of tightly knit blackberry, cranberry and redcurrant fruit, chalk and light incense aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, vibrant red and black fruit with just a faint licorice edge, not enormously long in the mouth but it fans out with style. Give this 3 or 4 years in bottle, and you will have a great Clos de Vougeot on your hands. |
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| Dom. Denis Mortet |
2017 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$379 |
1 |
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| BH 91-94 (1/2019): (from a .32 ha parcel of vines just below those of Château de la Tour in the lower middle of the slope; 30% whole clusters.) Moderate wood frames ripe, fresh and cool notes of red and dark currant, plum, and earth and leather wisps. There is at once very good richness but also fine delineation to the solidly powerful middle weight flavors that possess good muscle on the youthfully austere, firm, serious and beautifully complex and persistent finale. Good stuff. Drink 2032+. |
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| Dom. des Lambrays |
1998 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$275 |
2 |
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VM 92 (4/2001): Good bright red-ruby color. Knockout nose combines cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, underbrush, licorice, flowers and earth. Penetrating and quite fine; offers a three-dimensional texture but is not really showing its underlying fat today. Intriguing note of cinnamon in the mouth. Finishes very long and complex, with dusty tannins and compelling sweetness. This should be superb with eight to ten years of bottle aging.
BH 91 (4/2007): Exquisite fruit that, in contrast to certain recent vintages here, positively shouts grand cru caliber fruit. The flavor profile is one of a certain classy, middleweight fighter's grace and athleticism rather than a heavyweight's power. There are plenty of ripe, mouth coating tannins lurking beneath the pinot baby fat. Much like the 99 in that it's not especially big and certainly not highly extracted but it is very persistent on the finish with elegance and class to burn. An unqualified success. Try from 2010+.
WA 82 (10/2000): Crisp and fresh, with citrus, lemon and cassis bush character, and a hint of herbs. But the aromas are full of pretty red berries, and the wine is pure and clean. Medium-bodied. Give it some time. Best from 2001 through 2005. 2,165 cases made. |
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1999 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$700 |
1 |
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| BH 93 (3/2004): Still incredibly fresh and backward but otherwise the note from 750 ml is accurate: Reserved black cherry notes and pinot fruit followed by medium weight flavors of bacon, smoke and sappy pinot extract all highlighted by an intense minerality and fine length. This has added a good deal of weight and seems more powerful than before yet it remains very stylish and classy with excellent potential. |
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2016 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$268 |
1 |
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WA 93-95 (12/2017): The 2016 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru includes 85% whole-bunch fruit and is matured in 50% new oak. It was picked around 24 to 29 September. It has a fresh and discrete bouquet at first, the whole bunch influencing the red fruit, infusing scents of autumn leaves and Earl Grey into the mix. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, good grip in the mouth, building with time to a very composed, classically styled, quite persistent and lightly spiced finish whereby the whole bunch is completely subsumed by the fruit. Wonderful.
VM 92-94 (1/2018): (38 hectoliters per hectare produced; vinified with 85% whole clusters, down from a normal 100%; aging in 50% new oak, vs. 33% for the premier cru and village wine): Healthy dark red. Captivating perfume of red berries, spices and flowers lifted by a sexy herbal element from the stems. Silky, dense and concentrated, showing terrific precision and a sappy personality to its complex flavors of red berries, brown spices, underbrush and dried flowers. Lovely fruit intensity here. Very firm and built to age but even today there is nothing hard about this grand cru. Finishes very long and sweet, with refined tannins. I'm not sure that this wine will ever go through an extended sullen phase in bottle. Stephen Tanzer.
BH 91-93 (1/2018): (produced from two large parcels of differing vine ages - one that is approximately two-thirds of the blend and is now 50+ years of age and a second, smaller group of vines that is approximately 25+ years of age; made with 85% whole cluster and 50% new wood.) An overtly floral suffused nose offers up ripe aromas of red currant, rose petal, plum and a hint of exotic spice. There is first-rate punch to the bigger and richer yet still well-defined medium weight plus flavors that possess very good if not exceptional length on the nicely complex finish. This is certainly pretty but it doesn't appear, at least at this early juncture, to have the class and sheer substance of either the 2014 or the 2015. Time will of course tell but for the moment, I would describe the 2016 Clos des Lambrays as very good rather than excellent. Drink 2028+. |
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| Dom. Eugenie |
2011 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$199 |
2 |
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| Dom. Francois Lamarche |
2018 |
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$395 |
6 |
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| VM 92-94 (1/2020): The 2018 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from Lamarche’s 0.30 hectares of vine. It has a little more horsepower than the Echézeaux, scents of orange peel and a light ash-like aroma infusing the red fruit. Fine definition here, if not profound complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, lithe tannins. This is a sleek and silky smooth Grands Echézeaux with a lovely touch of spice that bursts through on the finish. Give this two to three years in bottle, as it is will be early-drinking for a Grand Cru, though I suspect it will drink well for many years. Neal Martin. |
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2012 |
La Grande Rue Grand Cru OWC |
$445 |
9 |
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WA 93+ (10/2015): Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 La Grande Rue Grand Cru from Lamarche has a fabulous bouquet that gently unfurls in the glass: fine mineralité and tension, wonderful precision here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tensile tannin, crisp and poised, tightly wound and certainly needing several years to really show its mettle, but a great wine that is both understated yet intense. I'll be cautious now, but I would not be surprised to see this gain more favourable reviews in the future.
BH 93 (1/2015): There is just enough wood to notice framing the red currant, black cherry and plum aromas that also display pretty floral and spice notes. There is fine concentration, power and punch to the refined and classy middle weight flavors that possess excellent intensity on the balanced, mouth coating, velvety and beautifully persistent finish. This too will need at least a decade plus of bottle age. Drink 2027+. |
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| Dom. Jacques Prieur |
2003 |
Musigny Grand Cru |
$525 |
2 |
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| Dom. Jean & Jean Louis Trapet |
2016 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru |
$525 |
4 |
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| BH 93-96 (1/2018): (from 3 different parcels that total 2 ha.) Reduction dominates at present. However there is excellent freshness and underlying tension to the superbly well-concentrated and intensely mineral drive big-bodied flavors that flash plenty of classic Chambertin muscle on the youthfully austere and very backward finish that is explosively long. This is seriously good and the density is such that this is pretty much a block of stone today. Patience, and a lot of it, ist going to be needed here but if you have it, this is potentially a great Chambertin. Drink 2036+. Don't miss! |
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| Dom. Jean Grivot |
2014 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$219 |
3 |
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| Dom. JF Mugnier |
2000 |
Musigny Grand Cru |
$2,000 |
5 |
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| BH 92 (7/2005): This explodes on the nose and palate with fabulously complex aromas of floral black, seductive fruit trimmed in earth, anise, dried herbs and a touch of smoke and medium-full flavors that offer exceptional focus and such richness that this too seems almost liqueur-like. But even more impressive is the finish which simply does not quit yet despite all the fireworks, this manages to remain discreet, harmonious and perfectly balanced. While there is plenty going on, this is not a particularly big Musigny yet it is superbly refined, classy and extremely pure. Class in a glass and this delivers knock out quality for the vintage. This could actually be approached now though there is clearly more to come and it seems a shame to rush things unduly. Drink 2009+. |
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2000 |
Musigny Grand Cru Lightly Scuffed Label |
$2,000 |
1 |
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| BH 92 (7/2005): This explodes on the nose and palate with fabulously complex aromas of floral black, seductive fruit trimmed in earth, anise, dried herbs and a touch of smoke and medium-full flavors that offer exceptional focus and such richness that this too seems almost liqueur-like. But even more impressive is the finish which simply does not quit yet despite all the fireworks, this manages to remain discreet, harmonious and perfectly balanced. While there is plenty going on, this is not a particularly big Musigny yet it is superbly refined, classy and extremely pure. Class in a glass and this delivers knock out quality for the vintage. This could actually be approached now though there is clearly more to come and it seems a shame to rush things unduly. Drink 2009+. |
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| Dom. Joseph Faiveley |
2014 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$549 |
2 |
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| VM 94+ (3/2017): Bright, full red. Alluring, terroir-driven aromas of raspberry, minerals, dried flowers, smoky oak and game. Supple on entry, then reticent and taut in the middle, but already showing Outstanding energy and depth, not to mention a slightly musky wildness, to its flavors of raspberry, smoky oak and dried flowers. Between the wine's firm acidity, great mineral verve, strong tongue-dusting tannins and finishing grip, this Outstanding Clos de Bèze is going to require considerable patience and should evolve positively for up to three decades. My bottle held up for days in the recorked bottle. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dom. Joseph Roty |
1986 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Corroded Capsule; ullage 4cm |
$399 |
1 |
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| WA 85 (12/1989): The 1986 Charmes-Chambertin's light color suggests a problem of over-dilution. It is a spicy, fruity, medium-bodied wine that is extremely tannic. Whether enough of the tannins melt away for this wine to come into balance remains questionable. Roty's 1986s are all gambles. Caveat emptor. |
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1988 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$599 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (2/2019): Medium-dark red color is impressive for a 30-year-old wine. Some oaky high tones and a hint of eucalyptus lift the aromas of red fruits, cocoa powder and spices; this was the first wine to convey a hint of maderization and yet it's more vibrant on the nose than the '89. A tactile, intense midweight with terrific sappy energy to its cherry, spice and saline mineral flavors. Again, there's a bit of a disconnect between the wine's slightly disjointed acidity and its hints of fully evolved fruit, but it's still a very sexy wine with a long, gripping finish. It's hard to know whether it will gain or fade with more time in bottle, but this wine strikes me as being in an in-between stage today. Stephen Tanzer. |
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1988 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Signs of Old Seepage |
$599 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (2/2019): Medium-dark red color is impressive for a 30-year-old wine. Some oaky high tones and a hint of eucalyptus lift the aromas of red fruits, cocoa powder and spices; this was the first wine to convey a hint of maderization and yet it's more vibrant on the nose than the '89. A tactile, intense midweight with terrific sappy energy to its cherry, spice and saline mineral flavors. Again, there's a bit of a disconnect between the wine's slightly disjointed acidity and its hints of fully evolved fruit, but it's still a very sexy wine with a long, gripping finish. It's hard to know whether it will gain or fade with more time in bottle, but this wine strikes me as being in an in-between stage today. Stephen Tanzer. |
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1997 |
Charmes Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$525 |
1 |
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VM 93 (4/2000): Deep red. Perfumed, nuanced aromas of cherry, faded rose, woodsmoke and bacon fat. Tighter and less showy than the last two bottles, but displayed sappy, intense red fruit flavors with aeration. A rarity: a '97 with real finesse. Finishes very long and juicy, with unusually supple tannins for this wine, from some of the oldest vines on the Cote de Nuits.
BH 92 (4/2006): Ripe yet very pure fruit this is elegant and quite fine with rather forward, precise and punchy medium weight flavors of real complexity and class. This is rather light compared to the a classic vintage of Roty Charmes weight yet the detail and complexity are remarkable for the vintage. It is certainly approachable now but will clearly benefit from another 3 to 5 years of cellar time. In short, this is a great effort for the vintage. Try from 2009+. |
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| Dom. Marchand Freres |
2015 |
Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru |
$125 |
5 |
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| Dom. Maume |
2011 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$129 |
1 |
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| NM 89 (11/2014): Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Charmes-Chambertin 2011 from Domaine Maume has quite a complex bouquet with seaweed, dark berry fruit and wilted violet petals, but with that marine note developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, decent depth and quite a masculine, structured finish. There are bell pepper notes tincturing the long aftertaste that feels a little pinched at the moment. Like Armand Rousseau's Charmes-Chambertin, this did not perform as I expected on the day. |
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| Dom. Meo-Camuzet |
2015 |
Corton La Vigne aux Saint Grand Cru |
$249 |
1 |
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| Dom. Mongeard Mugneret |
2015 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$150 |
6 |
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2013 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$125 |
2 |
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2013 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$125 |
1 |
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2013 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$125 |
1 |
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2013 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$125 |
1 |
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| Dom. Philippe Livera |
1997 |
Chapelle Chambertin Dom. des Tilleuls Grand Cru |
$119 |
6 |
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| VM 91 (3/1999): Good deep red. Initially reticent nose opened with aeration to reveal pungent red fruits (raspberry, cherry, strawberry, cranberry), licorice and bacon fat. Creamy and old-viney in the mouth; strong extract buffers the wine's acidity, making for a harmonious drink. Thick and sappy. Slow-building, very long finish. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Dom. Ponsot |
2017 |
Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru |
$382 |
4 |
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BH 92-95 (1/2019): (from a .60 ha parcel in En Gémeaux.) An elegant, pure and ultra-fresh nose displays riper aromas of various red berries with plenty of spice, earth and lavender/lilac nuances. There is both excellent volume and mid-palate sappiness to the delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors that culminate in a youthfully austere, highly complex and impressively long finish. This is terrific but note well that it's going to require the better part of 20 years to reach its full maturity. Drink 2035+. Don't miss!
VM 90-92 (1/2019): The 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru was harvested from September 18 and underwent a long, two-and-a-half week maceration at a lower temperature than usual. It has a very confit-like bouquet of sweet crème de cassis and pressed violet aromas and a slightly meaty/dried blood note tucked in underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, gentle grip and good weight, though it needs more complexity to come through on the sweet, candied finish. Neal Martin. |
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2008 |
Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$395 |
2 |
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VM 96 (5/2011): The 2008 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a silky, elegant wine. Freshly cut roses, dark red fruit and minerals sit on a core of utterly refined tannins. This shows stunning balance in a weightless style that gains energy on the clean, focused finish. This is a fabulous effort from Ponsot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033. Antonio Galloni.
BH 91 (4/2016): There is a subtle but certainly not invisible touch of brett to the otherwise cool, ripe and complex aromas of plum, red and dark berries, earth and plenty of spice nuances. There is both good volume and energy to the well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors that culminate in an edgy and mildly drying finale. It's hard to know how much of the problem with the finish is attributable to the brett as often there is gas when there is brett which causes the supporting tannins to seem more prominent. My score is a compromise as this is not a bad wine but it's obviously not technically perfect. Moreover it's entirely possible that other bottles would show quite differently if there was no brett. I will have to try another bottle to see if the problem is limited to just this bottle or whether it's systemic. Try from 2023+. |
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2008 |
Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru |
$269 |
4 |
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VM 91+ (5/2011): The 2008 Griotte-Chambertin is a huge, super ripe wine loaded with dark fruit, earthiness and tobacco. This shows notable intensity but not quite the pedigree or refinement that is the hallmark of Ponsot. Antonio Galloni.
BH 91-94 (1/2010): Reduction blocks the nose but the graceful, detailed and beautifully textured flavors are strikingly rich, generous and full and despite the impressive power, the overall character of this wine is really quite fine, all wrapped in a balanced, mouth coating and classy finish. A classic Griotte. Drink 2020+. |
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| Dom. Robert Groffier |
2001 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru |
$475 |
2 |
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VM 93+ (3/2004): Good medium red. Highly complex, delicate, fresh aromas of red cherry, rose petal, bitter chocolate and menthol. Wonderfully silky on entry, then tight in the middle owing to its firm acids and pronounced minerality. A 2001 of superb class and precision, with a very long, slow-building finish and refined tannins. Stephen Tanzer.
BH 90 (1/2004): A beautifully complex nose of game, dark fruit and earth leads to medium weight, forward and pretty flavors that lack the sheer size one expects from a classic Clos de Bèze but the complexity is most impressive. In short, this is intense, persistence and quite elegant but it's no powerhouse. Drink 2008-2014. |
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| Dom. Rossignol Trapet |
1990 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru |
$300 |
2 |
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| WS 95 (12/1992): A beauty of a wine that offers a mouthful of big, gorgeous flavors, rich texture and velvety finish. Packed to the brim with black currant, raspberry and toast characteristics. Wonderfully balanced and built for long aging. Drinkable in 1998 to 2000. 50 cases made. |
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| Dominique Gallois |
1997 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$115 |
1 |
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| Dominique Laurent |
1999 |
Richebourg Grand Cru |
$750 |
1 |
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BH 91-93 (1/2001): Roasted black fruit, superb density that simply oozes pinot extract, extraordinary complexity and length that I could taste an hour later. This too has that extra dimension of old vine intensity and this was for me, the finest wine in this extraordinary range.
VM 91-94 (4/2001): Ruby-red. Oaky aromas of bitter berries, violet, dark chocolate and mocha, plus a slight roasted aspect. Thick on entry, then extremely intense in the middle palate, with somewhat bound-up blue fruit and mint flavors. Finishes with some slightly tough oak tannins. This wine is a strong argument for Laurent own barrels, as here the wood element is a bit rougher and more obvious. |
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| Dufouleur Pere et Fils |
2003 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$110 |
8 |
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| Francois Parent |
2014 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru ex-Domaine |
$189.99 |
5 |
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| WA 87-89 (12/2015): From purchased grapes and matured entirely in new oak, the 2014 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru disguises the wood very well on the nose, maintaining fine definition and focus, black cherries and blackcurrant to the fore. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, nicely textured with commendable depth, but that new wood dominates the finish and clips away some of the tension and terroir expression that it might have had. Like other wines, I just would have been more prudent with the new oak here. |
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| Frederic Esmonin |
1989 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Corroded Capsule; Bin-Soiled Label |
$119 |
1 |
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| WS 91 (3/1992): Aromatic and remarkably deep, offering plenty of ripe blackberry, currant and plum flavors shaded by herbs and smoke. Decidedly tannic, but concentrated enough to warrant cellaring until 1997 to 2000. Has a real sense of elegance despite the tannins. |
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1989 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$119 |
1 |
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| WS 91 (3/1992): Aromatic and remarkably deep, offering plenty of ripe blackberry, currant and plum flavors shaded by herbs and smoke. Decidedly tannic, but concentrated enough to warrant cellaring until 1997 to 2000. Has a real sense of elegance despite the tannins. |
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1995 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$395 |
2 |
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| BH 91 (12/2017): A fully mature but still fresh nose is composed of Gevrey earth, truffle, game and a hint of smoke There is fine complexity to the utterly delicious middle weight and mineral-inflected flavors that are underpinned by those slightly drying tannins typical of the '95 vintage. The good news is that they have mellowed sufficiently that they no longer bring the finish up short. For my taste this has arrived at its peak though note that it should hold here for years to come because as I noted the nose is still quite fresh. Tasted many times as I bought this one release. Drink now+. |
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| Guillemard-Clerc |
2015 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$125 |
4 |
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2015 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$125 |
1 |
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| Hospices de Beaune |
1999 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvee Cyrot-Chaudron |
$175 |
1 |
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| Hospices de Beaune (D. Laurent) |
1995 |
Le Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Charlotte Dumay |
$109 |
3 |
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| WS 80 (8/1998): A bit odd, with resin and varnish notes. But it's dark in color, full in body and generous, showing a plummy, raisiny, slightly herbal character. Best after 2005. |
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1995 |
Le Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Charlotte Dumay Lightly Nicked Label |
$109 |
2 |
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| WS 80 (8/1998): A bit odd, with resin and varnish notes. But it's dark in color, full in body and generous, showing a plummy, raisiny, slightly herbal character. Best after 2005. |
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| Joseph Drouhin |
1995 |
Musigny Grand Cru (1.5 L) Bin-Soiled Label, Signs of Old Seepage |
$1,800 |
1 |
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BH 93 (5/2007): A marvelously complex nose that is just beginning to display the first hints of secondary aromas (though no sous bois) leads to concentrated black cherry flavors with firm but harmonious tannins underpinned by firm acidity and excellent length where the structure comes across as a dusty element. This is a big wine by the standards of the domaine and is very classy juice that continues to positively evolve and as such, I have extended my suggested drinking window. Drink: 2012+.
WA 90-92 (6/1997): The day I tasted the dark-colored Musigny, it was extremely muted aromatically. On the palate it revealed tightly wound (almost nervous), super-delineated and polished fresh cherries, cassis and violets. Medium-to-full bodied, supple and very long, it is obviously an Outstanding wine but it is closed. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2010.
WS 90 (1/1998): Sexy and racy, with wild raspberry, rose petal, violet, mocha and white chocolate character. Full-bodied, with ripe but firm tannins. Nice finesse. Drink now through 2010. |
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| Louis Jadot |
2017 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$374.99 |
9 |
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| BH 92-94 (4/2019): (100% from the Chambolle side that combines about one-third terres rouges and the remainder from terres blanches.) Moderate wood/menthol influences can be found on the airier aromas that are composed by the essence of softly spicy red currant, lavender and a lovely floral hint. The succulent yet powerful larger-scaled flavors possess evident muscle while exhibiting excellent persistence on the extremely firm, serious and bitter cherry pit-inflected finish. This is a big 2017 and the most structured wine in the range. Drink 2037+. |
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2018 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$388.99 |
2 |
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| VM 95-97 (1/2020): The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is armed with precocious black cherries, cassis, crushed violets and a touch of iodine on the nose, aromatics that have no intention of holding back. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, wonderful precision and sense of energy. Almost playful toward the very pure, sensual, vivid finish. This is a superb "BM" from Louis Jadot and it should offer 30-plus years of pleasure. Neal Martin. |
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2018 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru |
$417 |
2 |
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BH 92-95 (4/2020): A spicier and slightly cooler nose reluctantly offers up notes of red cherry, violet, sandalwood and a whisper of smoked meat. The relatively refined and nicely vibrant medium weight plus flavors are not quite as concentrated but there is a bit more energy on the balanced and beautifully persistent finale. This too should age and improve for several decades. Drink 2033+. Don't miss!
VM 92-94 (1/2020): The 2018 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a highly perfumed, incense- and lavender-infused bouquet that retains admirable delineation, one that you would think comes from a cooler growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and ripe, revealing dark chocolate and cedar notes toward the finish and mint on the aftertaste. Perhaps the finish does not quite match the alluring bouquet, but it should mature nicely over the next couple of decades. Neal Martin. |
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2018 |
Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru |
$256.99 |
5 |
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| BH 92-94 (1/2020): The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very attractive, pure, well-defined bouquet of red cherries, wild strawberry, sous-bois and light orange pith aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The medium-bodied palate displays supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. A little peppery in style, with a touch of brown spice toward the finish. This is a well-crafted Chapelle-Chambertin. Neal Martin. |
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2018 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$188.99 |
2 |
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| VM 93-95 (1/2020): The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has an intense bouquet of blueberry, cassis and iodine aromas, almost Chambolle-like in style. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Citrus-fresh with orange peel and marmalade notes toward the persistent finish. Excellent. Neal Martin. |
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2017 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru |
$429.95 |
3 |
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2018 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru |
$374.95 |
10 |
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VM 94-96 (1/2020): The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru has a harmonious, powerful bouquet of layers of red berry fruit laced with crushed stone and pressed rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Hints of wild mint and star anise infuse the finish, which fans out gloriously. This is a step ahead of the Clos-de-Bèze this year. Neal Martin.
BH 92-94 (4/2020): A deft touch of wood sets off brooding and deeply pitched aromas of cooler dark currant, violet and a hint of humus. There is excellent power and concentration to the sleek, intense and stony flavors that evidence obvious muscle that really comes up on the palate coating, austere and mineral-suffused finish. This robust effort is even slightly firmer and plenty of patience is recommended. Drink 2035+. |
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2017 |
Le Musigny Grand Cru |
$759 |
3 |
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| VM 95-97 (1/2019): The 2017 Musigny Grand Cru, which contains just under 50% stems, demands more coaxing than the Les Amoureuses, eventually revealing cranberry and hints of hoisin, sous-bois, tobacco and crushed stone aromas, all very complex. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannin framing pure dark berry fruit laced with brown spice, tobacco and sage. This Musigny displays wonderful density and power, yet retains the precision of a noble Burgundy on the long finish. Outstanding. Neal Martin. |
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| Louis Latour |
2015 |
Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru |
$125 |
12 |
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| Louis Remy |
2001 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru |
$159 |
1 |
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| BH 88 (1/2004): Deep ruby. This is superbly elegant with excellent purity of expression on the nose of earth, dark fruits and a subtle gamy quality. The flavors are finely textured, moderately structured but a bit light for this level though I do like the clarity and finishing intensity. If this adds weight with time, my score will be conservative. Drink 2006-2013. |
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| Lucien Le Moine |
2011 |
Richebourg Grand Cru |
$650 |
5 |
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| VM 92-96 (1/2013): Good full red. Aromas of creme de cassis, musky red berries, spicy oak and smoky minerality (Saouma describes it as "a red version of a black wine"). Plush, dense and classically dry, with deep, sappy red berry and mineral flavors carrying through to a wonderfully vibrant, wild, extremely long aftertaste featuring a distinct saline element. My note should be viewed as provisional, as one of the wine's two components had not quite finished its malolactic fermentation. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Maison Leroy |
1986 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Bin-Soiled Label |
$1,100 |
1 |
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| BH 89 (4/2007): A wonderfully intense nose of truffle, earth, secondary fruit aromas and a subtle trace of sous-bois merge into complex and still powerfully structured flavors where the acidity has begun to poke through on the somewhat drying finish. This is a particular effort in that the complexity and sheer depth of material, especially for the vintage, are impressive yet the delivery leaves something to be desired though I have encountered some bottle variation in this respect, which is to say that some bottles are very dry and others, like this one, display only traces of it. Either way, I would be inclined to drink up because even though the tannic spine will allow this to live for years to come, the dryness will only get worse with time. Drink now. |
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| Maison Mommessin |
1995 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru (1.5 L) Slightly Raised Cork |
$750 |
2 |
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WA 92 (8/1998): Displaying a medium-to-dark ruby color and a lovely nose of spicy red berries, cracked black pepper, Asian spices, and distinctive notes of cedar, this is a medium-to-full-bodied, velvety-textured, and complex wine. Its enthralling flavor profile offers layers of rich black pepper-laced blueberries and blackberries that are intensely spiced with cinnamon, juniper berries, and hints of eucalyptus. Drink it between 2001 and 2008.
WS 89 (11/1997): A delicious1995. Notes of violets, blackberries and toasty oak are silky-smooth on the palate. It's quite delicate, yet has enough firm tannins to warrant waiting. Best after 1998. 1,800 cases made.
BH 87 (11/2009): Some lightening of the robe though the center remains intensely ruby. An earthy and distinctly floral of black fruit, in particular cassis, complements the very rich and full-bodied flavors that display excellent volume and power before driving toward a chewy, firm and mouth coating finish that while solidly persistent, is a bit tough and dry. While the tannins will of course continue to evolve, it's hard to see this coming together. In sum, a delicious and complex effort that definitely needs food to buffer the evident structure. Drink now+. |
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1996 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru |
$500 |
1 |
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| BH 89 (3/2013): I have had two distinctly different experiences with this wine. The most recent example was notably better than the first as it displayed none of the acidic dryness of the first and while, like most '96s, the flavors are not especially dense, there was excellent depth, length and overall balance. Moreover there was a really lovely perfumed and highly complex character to the nose. An excellent Clos de Tart and one that has basically arrived at its peak. For those who might be interested to read how the first bottle performed, please see the big Clos de Tart Progress Report that appeared in Issue 37. Drink Now+. |
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1996 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru |
$550 |
6 |
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| BH 89 (3/2013): I have had two distinctly different experiences with this wine. The most recent example was notably better than the first as it displayed none of the acidic dryness of the first and while, like most '96s, the flavors are not especially dense, there was excellent depth, length and overall balance. Moreover there was a really lovely perfumed and highly complex character to the nose. An excellent Clos de Tart and one that has basically arrived at its peak. For those who might be interested to read how the first bottle performed, please see the big Clos de Tart Progress Report that appeared in Issue 37. Drink Now+. |
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1999 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru Slightly Depressed Cork |
$650 |
1 |
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VM 94+ (4/2002): Ruby-red. Vibrant, precise aromas of black fruits, violet, minerals and gun metal. A wine of great breadth and verve; still quite closed but already displays great energy in the middle palate. Flavors of raspberry and gunflint offer lovely restrained sweetness. Solidly structured but not hard; still, this wine firm acids and solid tannins call for a good 8 to 10 years of bottle aging.
WA 93-95 (8/2001): The 1999 Clos de Tart is certainly Outstanding and potentially exceptional. It displays a gorgeous nose of rich plums, sweet black cherries, candied blueberries, and loads of spices. Medium to full-bodied and opulent, this is a lush, deep, and fresh wine. Its velvety-textured flavor profile is crammed with blueberries, red cherries, and blackberries that seem to burst in the mouth, revealing their sweet, refreshing juices, in a way not dissimilar to the finest 1996s. It also displays complex nuances of spices, oak, and hints of orange zest. This marvelous wine should be at its peak of maturity between 2005 and 2012. Bravo!
BH 92 (6/2002): Obvious oak notes frame knockout aromas of wonderfully intense black cherry fruit loaded with cassis and a touch of new oak introduce medium-bodied, sweet, harmonious and long flavors all underpinned by racy minerality. The tannins are firm and the density of extract impressive and the length incredible. This should be very long-lived indeed. Drink from 2010.
WS 91 (2/2004): Odd wine, with game, tar, vanilla, butterscotch, and whiskey barrel stuff: a bit strange. But it's fairly rich and ripe, with a silky texture, and good length. The concentration comes through on the finish; one for the cellar. Best from 2005 through 2012. 1,400 cases made. |
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2011 |
Clos de Tart Grand Cru |
$365 |
6 |
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BH 92 (1/2014): (from vines that average around 60+ years of age.) A very fresh, restrained and attractively ripe nose of spiced plum, earth, violets and rose petal. There is excellent richness and volume to the gorgeously textured, concentrated and mouth coating medium weight plus flavors that display Outstanding intensity on the very firm, persistent and beautifully well-balanced finish that displays a touch of youthful asperity. This is also quite firmly structured though it's clear that this is neither as ripe nor as firm as the 2012 version though it is a bit more refined. Drink 2026+.
WA 92 (11/2014): Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Clos de Tart 2011 has quite a refined bouquet with dark cherries, cranberry and crushed strawberry: focused and poised and unfurling nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with nicely judged acidity, just a touch of spice and beetroot toward the finish that builds nicely and retains a sense of reserve and grace. This is very satisfying with cerebral complexity and sophistication.
VM 91 (2/2019): The 2011 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was picked from September 10 at 28hl/ha and 13.5° alcohol. It displays the hallmarks of the vintage on a leafy, almost autumnal nose that seems to have been the same now for two or three years. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry, stiff tannin, more black fruit than other vintages and hints of espresso and tobacco. This appears to have become a little more austere in recent months, whereas it previously displayed more depth and complexity. It is difficult to predict how this 2011 will mature. Tasted in Burgundy. Neal Martin. |
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| Marche Aux Vins |
1998 |
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$85 |
1 |
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1998 |
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru |
$95 |
1 |
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| Olivier Bernstein |
2009 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$799 |
1 |
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| BH 90-93 (1/2011): ( from both Charmes and Mazoyères.) A very ripe nose speaks of mocha, coffee and blueberry liqueur that is followed by rich, intense and dense flavors that possess excellent power and weight as well as a textured mouth feel, particularly on the remarkably persistent finish. This is well made and balanced though I confess that it's riper than I personally prefer. Drink 2021+. |
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| Philippe Naddef |
1997 |
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru |
$89 |
4 |
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| Remoissenet Pere et Fils |
1964 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Lightly Torn Label; Ullage 3 cm |
$1,199 |
1 |
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| Thibault Liger-Belair |
2015 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$219 |
1 |
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2015 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$219 |
1 |
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| Comte Senard |
1996 |
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru Bin-Soiled Label |
$89 |
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| Dom. Armand Rousseau |
1992 |
Le Chambertin Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$5,000 |
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| Dom. des Lambrays |
2002 |
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru |
$350 |
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| Dom. E. Rouget |
1999 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$1,095 |
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2001 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$750 |
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2001 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru Slightly Raised Cork |
$750 |
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| Dom. Hubert Lignier |
2002 |
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvee Auguste Cuvee Auguste |
$750 |
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| Dom. Joseph Roty |
2004 |
Charmes Chambertin Tres Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru |
$175 |
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| Dom. Michel Gaunoux |
2008 |
Corton Renardes Grand Cru |
$119 |
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| Dom. Mongeard Mugneret |
2014 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$130 |
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2014 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru |
$130 |
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| Dom. Newman |
1996 |
Latricieres Chambertin Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$139 |
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| Dom. Prince de Merode |
2008 |
Corton Les Bressandes Grand Cru Scuffed Label |
$189 |
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| Dom. Romanee-Conti |
2000 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$1,950 |
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2000 |
Echezeaux Grand Cru Bin-Soiled Label |
$2,000 |
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1982 |
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru Signs of Seepage; Water/Wetness-Stained Label (Seepage issue to be checked/confirmed by PM) |
$1,800 |
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2015 |
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru #01724 |
$2,100 |
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1993 |
Richebourg Grand Cru |
$2,800 |
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1994 |
Richebourg Grand Cru Scuffed, Heavil Bin-Soiled Label |
$2,100 |
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| Dominique Laurent |
1999 |
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
$325 |
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| Frederic Esmonin |
2002 |
Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$175 |
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| Frederic Magnien |
1998 |
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru |
$120 |
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| Louis Latour |
1999 |
Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru |
$125 |
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| Olivier Bernstein |
2009 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (1.5 L) |
$599 |
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| R. Dubois |
1999 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$100 |
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