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Burgundy En Primeur 2019
REGIONS
OF
B U RGU N DY
Chablis
Côte de Nuits
Côte de Beaune
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2019 BURGUNDY
Vintage Report
“It was one of those March days when the sun
shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it
is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
Last year we spoke of the 2018 vintage as Hautes-Côtes and assorted high spots across
the new normal, and based on our tastings of the Côte d’Or.
2019, global warming is clearly shaping the
Disappointingly, yields are down across the
future of Burgundy. This is not to say that 2019
Côte d’Or, and most significantly in the Côte
is a repeat of 2018, the wines have a unique
de Beaune, where losses are in some cases
personality and signature of their own.
are over 50%. Producers in the Côte de
Happily, it’s a far more homogenous vintage Nuits have lost 25-30% on average. Losses
overall than 2018, and it is much easier to are due to various factors, including spring
find superb wines from across the Côte d’Or frosts, irregular flowering, and a lack of water.
and Chablis. 2019 is a vintage that has given Many producers reported small berries at
a level of quality to Bourgogne and village harvest, with relatively little juice. It must be
wines that would have been impossible a remembered that the reductions in volume
decade ago. The new normal is creating are based on the bountiful 2018 vintage that
new opportunities; it is unlikely we’ll ever preceded this one, but the losses are still
see a reclassification of Burgundy, but today significant. Losses are worst in the regional
one can find village wines masquerading as and village appellations, which is particularly
Premier Crus, and Premier Crus snapping at cruel given the quality that has been achieved
the heels of the iconic Grand Crus. and the wider audience these wines appeal to.
Burgundy is fascinating for its complex The white wines from the Côte de Beaune
topography, and the exposition of vines to exceed all expectations; they combine the
the sun creates a kaleidoscope through which generosity of fruit of the 2015s with some of the
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay can be viewed. vigour and tension of the 2014s. There is great
The dynamics of the air through the combes purity of fruit, which stylistically tends towards
of Burgundy, these hot and cold currents, the yellow orchard and white stone fruit end of
affect microclimate and the wines produced in the spectrum. In 2018 the solar nature of the
subtle but significant ways. It’s tempting to go vintage was moderated by yields; the generous
to altitude in search of freshness, and indeed volumes seemed to distribute and dissipate
there are wonderful wines produced from the the warmth of the vintage. In 2019 the reverse
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seems to be true; the relatively low volumes The wines in general are more ‘Pinot’ than
have intensified the acidity in the wines. 2018, and the ripeness of fruit is balanced by
There is more terroir expression across the freshness, nerve and verve, and good spines
board in 2019 than 2018. of acidity and tannins. The fruit character
remains cool overall, with red berry and
The wines of Chablis are a wonderful success
currant flavours to the fore. The more generous
in 2019 and we have the most exciting vintage
qualities of the vintage are often expressed
for the region since 2014. The wines are
via a twist of yellow or orange citrus fruit,
rather different in character than 2014, the
which add an immediately appealing zest to
minerality comes from the warmer end of the
the wines. There is a wonderful floral quality
spectrum but it is there in abundance. The
to the wines, with notes of roses and peonies
wines have a wonderful petrichor quality that
recurring throughout the vintage.
evokes freshness after a hot day. Returning
to the subject of global warming, Chablis The 2019 vintage has a joy and a tranquillity
was traditionally a region of precarious that remains decidedly Burgundian in
ripeness, and the Grand Crus were the slopes character. The new normal creates new
where it was most assured. In the modern opportunities, and it is a vintage of great
era this isn’t an issue, and the gap between appeal across all levels. It isn’t a vintage
the Premier and Grand Crus has never been where the wallet needs to be stretched to
closer. In particular, the Premier Crus of the breaking point to find the best wines, there
Left Bank have never been better, and the are wonderful wines tucked away in the
canny consumer should seek out the wines of shade that deserve their moment in the light.
Vaillons and Montmains and their sub-climats.
— Martin Tickle, Fine Wine Buyer, Jeroboams
The red wines from the Côte de Nuits transmit
the beautiful essence of Pinot Noir through
the lens of the 2019 vintage. The basis for
the wines is ripeness of fruit, but the hallmark
of the vintage is purity and we tasted very
few wines with overripe, jammy characters.
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What is
En Primeur?
Just like real estate, fashion or the stock market, everyone
wants to know what’s going to be the next big thing.
What do you buy and when do you sell? The wine industry
is no exception. En Primeur is the term used across the
wine trade for buying wine after production but before it
is bottled. It is also sometimes referred to as ‘wine futures.’
Who is En Primeur for? When do I get to own the wine?
En Primeur is perfect for those wanting to start When purchased En Primeur becomes the
a cellar collection or to put wine away to drink property of the customer once due monies
in the future. It can also be cheaper to buy wine have been received.
during the period before it is bottled and sold
to the open market; although prices do vary
When will it be delivered?
considerably from time to time, historically
2019 Burgundy will predominantly be shipped
wine values have risen as they mature. Many
summer 2021, except for domaines marked
domaines produce tiny quantities of wine so it is
with an * which are likely to be shipped winter
sometimes the only way to secure wine that may
2021. Exact dates to be confirmed, please
not be available to purchase once released.
speak to your sales contact with any questions.
How can you guarantee the quality
How can I guarantee my wine will
of the wine?
be safe?
Each year our experienced buyers visit
Your wines are fully insured.
domaines throughout Burgundy to taste their
barrel samples and to pick the best wines
for our customers to enjoy. We also have a Where is the best place to store
keen eye for those wines that represent great my wines?
value for money. We ship direct from the We offer professional temperature-controlled
domaines to our bonded warehouse to ensure wine storage through our partners ‘Vine’. Using
provenance of the wines. this facility will ensure that your wines will be in
perfect condition once they reach maturity in
a few years’ time. If you would like to use this
service please do ask us for more details.
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Recommendations
from Jeroboams
Each wine within the offer has been carefully chosen for its
individual merits. These recommendations are designed to help
you spot wines from lesser known domaines and vineyards that
are truly noteworthy.
Star buys Drink dates
Not necessarily the most expensive wines We have provided our suggested drinking
at a domaine, these stood out during dates for your reference. These refer to when
tastings and are a true reflection of wines will, in our opinion, be fully into their
their terroir and the vintage. They offer stride. Many of the grander wines will continue
outstanding quality for their price. to age beyond these dates but each person’s
taste varies as to when they will find a wine at
peak drinking.
Best value
Burgundy has a wine for all occasions, and
these are wines that can be enjoyed at any Pricing
time of year. Not everyone wants to lay Wines are shipped in bond to London City
down wine for long periods, these wines Bond, Barking where they are held free of Duty
will be approachable on release and offer and VAT. If delivery is to the Customer’s home
great value. or office address, duty and VAT will be charged
at the prevailing rates. These rates are currently
£26.76 per case of 12 bottles for excise duty and
20% VAT on both the original cost and the duty.
Delivery is free for all orders over £250 delivered
to mainland UK. For orders less than £250
delivered within the M25 the delivery charge is
£10.80 ex VAT, for orders outside the M25 the
delivery charge is £16.20 ex VAT. All deliveries
for Scotland, the Scottish Isles, the Isle of Man
and the Isle of Wight will be charged at cost.
Visit jeroboams.co.uk and explore Burgundy En Primeur 2019
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Talk to our team Throughout this PDF you will find a hand-picked selection of some of our favourite wine from Burgundy’s 2019 vintage. Many of these wines are available to purchase online through our website Jeroboams.co.uk, however if something is on allocation or there is a specific wine you would like that you don’t see listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to help you. www.jeroboams.co.uk 020 7288 8888 enprimeur@jeroboams.co.uk Fine wine team David Standfield david.standfield@jeroboams.co.uk +44(0)20 7288 8856 Xavier Hornblow xavier.hornblow@jeroboams.co.uk +44(0)20 7288 8864 Luke Cianfarani luke.cianfarani@jeroboams.co.uk +44(0)20 7288 8881 Henry Chambers henry.chambers@jeroboams.co.uk +44(0)20 7288 8862 Alex Turnbull alex.turnbull@jeroboams.co.uk +44(0)20 7288 8854 E X P L O R E A N D P U R C H A S E 2 0 1 9 B U R G U N D Y E N P R I M E U R W I N E S AT J E R O B O A M S . C O . U K 8
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En Primeur
wines
Côte de Beaune Côte de Nuits
Domaine Blain-Gagnard 13 Domaine Anne-François Gros 44
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 14 Marchand-Tawse and Domaine Tawse 46
Domaine Etienne Sauzet 16 Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 52
Domaine Paul Pillot 18 Domaine Faiveley 54
Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot 19 Domaine Odoul-Coquard 57
Domaine Patrick Javillier 21 Domaine Jean-Marc Millot 61
Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy 23 Domaine Henri Gouges 62
Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils 24 Domaine Bruno Clavelier 64
Domaine Simon Bize 27 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 66
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot 29 Domaine Denis Mortet 68
Domaine Antonin Guyon 31 Domaine Hudelot-Baillet 69
Domaine de Bellène Domaine Aurélien Verdet 70
and Maison Roche de Bellène 33
Domaine Gérard Thomas 38
Domaine Michel Lafarge 39 Chablis
Domaine William Fèvre 75
Domaine Billaud-Simon 77
Domaine Samuel Billaud 78
Domaine Louis Moreau 81
Domaine Patrick Piuze 82
Domaine Jean-Paul and Benoît Droin 83
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DE
B E AU N E
Aloxe-Corton
Beaune
Volnay Pommard
Meursault
Puligny-Montrachet
Chassagne-Montrachet
SantenayCôte de Beaune
The Côte de Beaune makes up the southern portion of
the Côte d’Or, the heart of Burgundy. It runs from
the village of Ladoix, just to the north of Beaune, down
to Santenay 20km to the south.
The reds can be excellent from here and tend to
have more perfume and less weight than those from
further north in the Côte, but it is for whites that
this region is most famous. From the structured
and long lived Corton–Charlemagne to the decadent
weight of Bâtard-Montrachet, these are the finest
Chardonnays in the world.
Go directly to Côte de Beaune
En Primeur wines on our website.
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Blain-Gagnard married Claudine Gagnard, having met whilst studying
oenology at Dijon. Today they run the domaine with the
assistance of their son, Marc-Antonin. The real tragedy in
2019 is the yields, with up to 80% of the crop lost to frost in
the village and Premier Cru appellations. The Grand Crus
fared slightly better, with around 20% less than 2018. Jean-
Marc was optimistic about the quality of his 2019s, if not the
volumes, referring to them as, “rich and serious.” He opted
for less batonnage in 2019 to preserve freshness.
WHITE DRINK DATES CASE SIZE PRICE
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021-2027 12 BTLS £350
One third of the juice is sourced from Premier Cru vineyards, and the oldest Chassagne
village vines date back to the 1930s. This is always a great buy, but this year it will also
be one of the hardest to find, with a 70% reduction in volumes. Yellow plums and white
peach on the palate, this has excellent texture and density, with those cripplingly low yields
adding an extra dimension to what is already a cut above your average Chassagne villages.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, Premier Cru Morgeot 2023-2033 12 BTLS £495
We had high hopes for the clay soils and 60+ year old vines of Morgeot in 2019, and what
little was spared from the frost is particularly impressive. Textbook Morgeot spices wrapped
around an intense core of fruit, qualitatively this is up there with Blain Gagnard’s best
vintages over the last decade and it will cellar beautifully.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, Premier Cru Caillerets 2023-2033 6 BTLS £325
Blain-Gagnard’s plot runs from top to bottom of Caillerets, enabling them to produce a complete
expression of this superb oyster marl terroir. Always the most refined wine in the range, the 2019
Caillerets is particularly radiant, with white peach fruit that is finessed by honeysuckle notes.
2019 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2024-2037 3 BTLS £450
The total surface area of Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is 1.5 hectares, and Blain-Gagnard have 0.20
hectares on the south side of the Grand Cru, with the same exposure as Montrachet. A more
introspective nose than is typical at this early stage, Criots perhaps mourning the crop loss of its
siblings. With time in the glass the wine slowly unfurls, revealing orange blossom and orchard
fruits, but the real story here is the texture which is silky, and the succulent acidity on the finish.
2019 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2025-2039 3 BTLS £450
One third of the vineyard was replanted in Spring 2019, which would have resulted in reduced
production even before the impact of frost. What remains is on imperious form, with all the
power you would expect from Bâtard and palate-staining intensity. The balance of texture and
precision here is particularly impressive.
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Fontaine-Gagnard
Céline Gagnard is progressively
taking over the domaine from her
father, and has been on a fine run
of form in recent vintages. Overall,
the domaine is down 30% in volume
in 2019, with La Romanée the
worst affected. Both Morgeot and
Boudriotte were badly affected
in volume by the frost of the 5th
April. Céline describes the wines
as “concentrated and powerful,
but harmonious”.
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2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2022-2032 6 BTLS £240
Premier Cru Boudriotte
Fontaine Gagnard’s Premier Cru Boudriotte comes from the red soil in the lieu-dit Les
Fairendes. Very old vines here, one of the three plots is over 100 years old. Les Fairendes is
widely regarded as the superior part of Boudriotte, above the rest of the vineyard and just
below Grandes Ruchottes and Caillerets. Orange zest and stony minerality on the nose, with
fresh almond and a wisp of vanilla on the palate. Very pure fruit character here, with more
minerals from that red soil coming through on the finish.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, Premier Cru Les Vergers 2022-2032 6 BTLS £240
Les Vergers sits above Les Chenevottes, on a shallow red soil of iron over limestone. It often
ripens later than its peers, but retains acidity well, which means it often overperforms in
warmer vintages. Stone fruits and citrus oils, with an attractive almond character adding
complexity. Vibrant and spicy on the finish, which ends on a lip-smacking saline note.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2022-2032 6 BTLS £240
Premier Cru Grande Montagne
La Grande Montagne is a wild and remote site at the upper end of the Chassagne Premier
Crus. Protected by trees, it’s a natural suntrap but the potential heat is moderated by the
altitude and stony soils. Relatively young vines, planted in 1991. Yellow fruits and spice, with
a fine seam of acidity and admirable freshness and vibrancy on the finish. This is another
excellent Grande Montagne from a hidden terroir high above the village.
Go to this wine online
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2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2022-2032 6 BTLS £325
Premier Cru Les Caillerets
Fontaine-Gagnard’s plot stretches from top to bottom of the vineyard, giving a full
representation of the terroir. The nose combines a haunting perfume and salinity with riper
notes of yellow stone fruits. Notes of smoke and fresh ginger emerge with time in the glass.
The tension and focus on the palate are particularly impressive here.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2023-2033 6 BTLS £395
Premier Cru La Romanée
La Romanée faces east, and the slightly cooler site has crafted a wonderful 2019. The
nose is initially quite shy, with minerality, citrus peel and a hint of jasmine. The palate is
focused, this tastes very ‘complete’ even at this infant stage and the finish is very long
and harmonious.
2019 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2025-2040 3 BTLS £475
Fontaine-Gagnard have a single 0.3 hectare parcel of Bâtard-Montrachet, which is relatively
flat and faces south. The 2019 is on imperious form, with textbook density of orchard fruits,
tons of dry extract, and a brooding, almost sinister finish at this early stage. The Montrachet
might be the best wine the domaine makes, but don’t tell that to the Bâtard.
2019 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2023-2037 3 BTLS £475
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet was created in 1919, having previously been classified as a part
of Bâtard-Montrachet. Fontaine-Gagnard’s three parcels total 0.33 hectares. A vibrant and
highly expressive wine, the combination of tropical fruits and freshness is impressive.
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2019 Bourgogne Rouge 2021-2027 6 BTLS £90
The majority of the fruit here is sourced from around Volnay and the profile is suitably
vibrant, with fresh currants and savoury spices. Bright acidity and silky tannins define this
airy and supple Bourgogne – this was one of the pleasant surprises of 2018 and the 2019 is
on an equal footing.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2023-2031 6 BTLS £150
Blended from five different lieux-dits, with a total area of 1.5 hectares. 100% destemmed,
no fining, no filtration. This wine has been a revelation since 2015, and a strong insider’s
tip for quality and value in Côte de Beaune reds. Lots of upfront cherry and berry fruit, but
the palate remains sleek and savoury, with discreet and finely structured tannins that wrap
around the spiced fruit flavours on the finish.
Go to this wine online
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Etienne Sauzet
Etienne Sauzet inherited
and bought several plots of
vines in the village of Puligny-
Montrachet at the start of the
20th Century. The vines have
now passed through the family
to Jeanine Boillot, Sauzet’s
granddaughter. She and her
husband, Gérard Boudot,
managed the domaine for
many years and cemented its
reputation as one of the most
sought-after addresses for fine white Burgundy. Today the domaine has
passed to their daughter, Emilie, and her husband,
Benoît Riffault, who continue to maintain and refine its
position as one of the undisputed stars of Puligny-Montrachet.
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2019 Bourgogne Blanc, ‘La Tufera’ 2021-2028 12 BTLS £210
La Tufera is a blend of three old vine parcels located just below the Puligny-Montrachet
villages vineyards. An open and expressive wine, with a beautiful purity of peach fruit
and citrus notes. Texturally very fine, and with a refreshing salinity on the finish, this is a
wonderful rendition of this ‘Petit Puligny’.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet 2022-2030 6 BTLS £275
Sauzet’s Puligny-Montrachet is a blend of 12 different plots from across the village, with
one third coming from Les Meix. Perhaps the best lieu-dit in Puligny, Les Meix sits just under
Premier Cru Les Pucelles. A textbook example of the Sauzet style, this has a wonderful
purity of orchard fruits, which are balanced on the palate by a salty minerality and a touch
of almond on the finish.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru La Garenne 2023-2033 6 BTLS £395
La Garenne sits at the top of the steep, limestone slope near Meursault Blagny, at an altitude
of 400m. The nose hints at a generosity of fruit, complemented by a whiff of smoke and
salinity. Airy and refined on the palate, this has a profoundly mineral note that provides the
core that the fruit is wrapped around.
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2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Champ Gain 2023-2033 6 BTLS £425
Sauzet’s parcel of Champ Gain is located at the top of the vineyard, next to Premier Cru
La Truffière and under Premier Cru La Garenne. The compact rock soils of the vineyard are
sheltered by the nearby woodlands, creating a suntrap, which is expressed via a rounder
mouthfeel with excellent density and volume of stone fruits. Reassuringly bright acidity
keeps everything in check, providing a fine counterpoint to the fruit and sweet spice on
the finish.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Hameau de Blagny 2023-2033 6 BTLS £450
Hameau, or ‘hamlet’ de Blagny is relatively close to the Meursault border and Sauzet’s
vines are approximately 70 years old. The parcel is at the northern part of the vineyard and
is protected by the walls of La Garenne above. The nose is complex and mineral, and this
follows on to the palate with delicate stone fruits and floral characters.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Les Perrières 2023-2033 6 BTLS £475
The soil here is a deep clay mixed with limestone, and there are plenty of small stones in
the vineyard that provide good drainage. The tension and energy here are immediately
apparent, very mineral and fresh. A taut palate revels in the acidity and floral notes, you can
really sense the stony character of this famous Premier Cru.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Champ Canet 2023-2033 6 BTLS £495
Champ-Canet is adjacent to Meursault Perrières and sits on top of Puligny-Montrachet
Combettes. Old vines form the backbone here, with the majority replanted in the 1940s
and one small parcel of 90-year-old vines. Benoît noted that Champ-Canet is a good terroir
for the vintage, and the small berries produced here have produced a wine that combines
the concentration and creamy fruit of its near-neighbour in Meursault with the tension and
minerality of Puligny-Montrachet old vine fruit.
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This 12-hectare domaine is one of the top properties in the Côte
de Beaune. Thierry Pillot has been responsible for the viticulture
and vinification since 2004, and farms organically but without
certification. He has extended the elevage to 18 months on lees, but
with modest percentages of new oak and no lees stirring. The volumes
in 2019 are heartbreakingly small; in some cases they have lost up to
85% of a normal crop. The whites that have survived have a crystalline
purity and symmetry that is incredibly appealing. The two red wines
remain some of the best kept secrets in the Côte de Beaune – for now!
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2019 Bourgogne Aligoté 2023-2029 6 BTLS £75
Very old vines, picked by hand, and raised in a combination of older oak barrels and
stainless steel. Aligoté is a labour of love for the top producers, and remains one of the best
values in all of Burgundy. Brightly fruited, with a creamy texture, and a pleasing balance
between richness and acidity.
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2019 Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023-2029 6 BTLS £110
The purity and crystalline clarity that is the hallmark of the domaine is very much to the fore
here; this combines the exuberance of fruit of the 2018 with the focus and energy of 2014.
A normal production here is 12,000 bottles, in 2019 they only made 5,000, making this one
of the most in-demand Bourgognes of the vintage.
2019 St Aubin Blanc, Premier Cru Les Pitangerets 2023-2033 6 BTLS £200
Pitangerets is located between Le Charmois and Les Combes au Sud, on the border with
Chassagne-Montrachet. It’s a very cool site, with limestone soil, and is a vineyard on fine
form in 2019. Riper stone fruits are balanced by a strong mineral presence across the long
finish. Tiny volumes again here!
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2019 Bourgogne Rouge 2022-2030 6 BTLS £110
Bourgogne Rouge from top producers is always the smart buy for those who want to drink
very well at sensible prices, and 2019 is such a wonderful vintage for these wines. Many
show ripeness but also purity of fruit and depth that would have been impossible a decade
ago. 50% whole bunch incorporated here, and the wine is very pretty and perfumed,
already so appealing with the deceptive ability to reward a few years in the cellar.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2023-2033 6 BTLS £150
Sourced from a single 0.94-hectare parcel of 40+ year-old vines grown on the red clay of
Les Grandes Terres; this soil has always been ideally suited to Pinot Noir. Sweetly fruited and
with a wonderful perfume, this shows that winemakers at the best addresses in Chassagne
can produce delicious and age-worthy reds. Proof that bargains do remain in Burgundy, if
this was from the Côte de Nuits it would be several times more expensive.
Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot
Founded by Jean-Baptiste Pillot in 1910, Jean-Marc took
over from his father in 1991. Today he has 11 hectares
throughout Chassagne-Montrachet, which he manages
alongside his wife, Nadine, and his sister, Bérénice. They are
fortunate to have a high proportion of old vines, with most
aged between 25-50 years, and those in their plot in Clos
Saint Marc reaching 100 years. These wines have a lovely
balance between immediate appeal and potential for
cellaring over the medium term.
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2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021-2027 6 BTLS £210
Fresh stone fruits on the nose, with an attractive almond note. Bright and fresh acidity gives
focus to the fruit, with just a touch of oak on the finish rounding things off nicely. An excellent
Chassagne-Montrachet villages, but sadly significantly reduced in volumes in 2019.
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2019 Puligny-Montrachet Les Noyers Brets 2022-2028 6 BTLS £230
Les Noyers Brets is located at the southern extremity of Puligny, not far from the Chassagne
border and just east from Grand Cru Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines were planted
in 1973. Elegance and minerality are the hallmarks of this textbook Puligny-Montrachet lieu-
dit villages. Crunchy orchard fruits and a refreshing salinity at the finish, this is wonderfully
elegant and refined.
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Premier Cru Les Chenevottes
Jean-Marc has three parcels in Premier Cru Chenevottes, at the northern boundary of
Chassagne as it meets Saint-Aubin and Puligny-Montrachet. His 0.29 hectare plot was
planted in 1950. Lime and white flowers on the nose, with hints of chalk and flint. The palate
is light on its feet, with mineral notes to the fore and a refreshing salinity on the finish.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2023-2033 6 BTLS £295
Premier Cru Macherelles
The little-known Premier Cru Macherelles is located on the northwest border of village,
facing east on the mid-slope, with shallow clay-limestone soil.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2023-2033 6 BTLS £295
Premier Cru Baudines
Les Baudines is a relatively high-altitude Premier Cru, located at the southern end of the
commune on the border with Santenay. It faces southeast and benefits from exposure to
sunlight in the mornings. The wines tend to be mineral, with fresh acidity.
2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 2023-2033 6 BTLS £350
Premier Cru Caillerets
Les Caillerets sits on the slope above Morgeot and Champs Gains, Jean-Marc’s vines were
planted in 1969. A restrained nose at first, with precise floral and mineral aromas. Power
and finesse combine here, with a serious core of fruit and a pleasing creaminess to the
mouthfeel. The acidity here is very well balanced and works well with the mid-palate weight
and texture. A terrific Caillerets from Jean-Marc, which was mercifully spared the worst of
the frost.
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Premier Cru Vergers, Clos St Marc
The top Premier Cru of the domaine, Clos Saint Marc is a walled vineyard within Les
Vergers, on the northern border with Le Montrachet. The old vines here were planted in
1910. Taut and coiled on the nose at this early stage, but on the palate the taster can feel the
weight and breadth latent in the wine.
2019 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru 2023-2037 6 BTLS £750
The fruit comes from the Pernand side of the hill, which Jean-Marc acquires via a trade with
Domaine Dublère. Typically just 1-2 barrels are made per year.
2019 Chevalier Montrachet, Grand Cru 2025-2040 6 BTLS £1,800
From vines bordering Bouchard, Pillot typically makes just one barrel, which has been
matured in one year old oak to allow this incredible terroir full expression.
Domaine Patrick Javillier
Patrick Javillier took over his father’s tiny Meursault domaine in 1974,
and gradually increased his holdings to ten hectares that are 80%
white and 20% red. Patrick’s daughter, Marion, is today in charge of
making their red wines and the commercial aspects of the Domaine.
Marion’s brother-in-law, Pierre-Emmanuel, has worked alongside
Patrick since 2011 and is now responsible for the white wines.
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2019 Bourgogne Blanc, Cuvée Oligocène 2021-2027 12 BTLS £210
The fruit for Oligocène comes from Les Pellans, a limestone soil located on the Meursault
side of the border with Puligny-Montrachet. Consistently one of the best values in white
Burgundy, the 2019 balances a core of stone fruits with lively acidity and a whiff of flinty
minerality on the finish.
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2019 Meursault, Les Tillets 2022-2030 12 BTLS £400
This is the most significant plot of the domaine, 1.5-hectares on limestone-rich rocky soil.
There is very little top soil and the vines are essentially rooted directly into the rock. Very
focused, with lime and a touch of fresh almond. The palate is toned, with vibrant acidity and
a touch of lemongrass and ginger on the finish.
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2019 Meursault, Les Clousots 2022-2030 12 BTLS £475
Les Clousots is a blend of two lieux-dits: Les Clous near the top of the village and Les Crotots
next to Premier Cru Les Poruzots. The vineyard names are also ‘blended’ to create Les
Clousots. Very crisp and mineral on the nose, with a Chablis-like character. The palate has
excellent vibrancy, with ample depth of stone and citrus fruits before a finish that fans out
with white flowers. This is an excellent village Meursault that wouldn’t look out of place
amongst the Premier Crus.
2019 Meursault, Tête de Murger 2022-2030 6 BTLS £350
Tête de Murger is a blend of Casse-Têtes on the Meursault hillside and Les Murgers de
Monthélie on the Volnay hillside. Focussed and reticent at this early stage, with subtle notes
of quince and apricot. The core of fruit on the palate is really impressive, with white stone
fruits and spices. Vibrant acidity helps propel the palate through to the finish.
2019 Corton-Charlemagne 2024-2034 6 BTLS £600
From a small parcel in Pougets, just below the tree-line on the Aloxe side of the hill. Confit
lemon and chalk dust on the nose, which lead to riper peach kernel and honeysuckle notes
on the palate. There is admirable density of fruit here, but the mineral-spiked feel is airy and
cool. The length is already long and stony, this should age well in bottle.
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The Chavy family have cultivated vines in Puligny for
over 200 years, with the majority of this domaine’s vines
planted by Jean-Louis’ father and grandfather, which are
now 40-50 years old. These are classically styled wines,
with only 25% new oak for the Premier Crus. They drink
well in youth but also cellar gracefully.
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2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Clavoillons 2023-2031 12 BTLS £525
Jean-Louis has a small plot of 55-year-old vines in this vineyard which has been made
famous by Domaine Leflaive. Honeyed, tropical notes on the nose, which are reined in on
the palate by fresher citrus notes, extract and a saline finish.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Perrières 2023-2031 12 BTLS £525
Les Perrières is wonderfully located in the middle of the Premier Crus on the slope, with
stony, chalky soil. Tightly wound, mineral and floral, the nose is dialled back in comparison
with the proceeding wines. There is plenty of fresh white peach on the palate, with almond
and a touch of honeysuckle.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Folatières 2023-2031 12 BTLS £550
A blend of two plots, one from the steepest, stoniest part of Folatières, and the other from
lower down the slope on richer soil. In combination the two terroirs create a deft interplay
between acidity, structure, and richness. The nose is cool, with fresh melon and grapefruits;
the palate is richer and more exotic, with apricots, brown butter, and spices. An excellent
counterpoint to Les Perrières, more generous and intense.
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Bouchard Père et Fils have built up the biggest domaine
in the Côte d’Or, with 130 hectares of vines that includes
12 hectares of Grand Cru and 74 hectares of Premier Cru.
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2019 Beaune Premier Cru, Clos Saint Landry Blanc 2021-2029 6 BTLS £280
Bouchard have owned the entirety of this 1.98 hectare monopole since 1791, but it can
be traced back to the 13th Century and is believed to be one of the origins of Chardonnay
in Beaune. Facing southeast, it’s a site with high maturity potential and it’s important to
harvest at the optimal moment to find balance between freshness and opulence. The 2019
is particularly suave and appealing, with fresh tropical fruits that are lifted by herbal notes.
The palate is expressive, there is plenty of extract here but the acidity is fresh and the finish
is long and harmonious. A very accomplished Beaune 1er Cru and excellent value too.
2019 Meursault Premier Cru, Genevrières 2022-2030 6 BTLS £380
Bouchard have 2.45 hectares of Genevrières, bought in 1976, and split across two parcels.
Frédéric notes that it’s a site with high maturity potential, but also excellent balance. The
nose is an attractive combination of white stone fruit, almond and florals. The palate is zesty,
with bright acidity that is balanced by the creamy texture and riper tropical fruit notes. The
finish is particularly long and refined in 2019.
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2019 Meursault Premier Cru, Perrières 2022-2030 6 BTLS £420
Bouchard’s Perrières comes from three different parcels that are vinified separately
and then blended. A focused and pure nose, reminiscent of a Puligny-Montrachet
Premier Cru. The palate has good energy, precise and focussed despite the
concentration and extract present. The acidity is well balanced and there is a lovely
floral lift on the finish.
2019 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru 2023-2033 6 BTLS £815
Bouchard’s Corton-Charlemagne is located near the top of the slope by the forest,
facing east. It’s a cold spot for Chardonnay and is always the last to be picked.
The coolness is definitely an asset this year and the initial character is of citrus fruits
and white flowers, with riper yellow fruits emerging on the palate. Very finely poised,
this is well judged between austerity and opulence and the finish is long and soaked
with minerals.
2019 Chevalier-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2024-2036 3 BTLS £820
Bouchard own 2.5 hectares, giving them the largest share of Chevalier-Montrachet
with 30% of the total area, and making them the only producer to have plots on all four
terraces. Complex and exotic, this leaps from the glass with apricots, white peach and
an hazelnut. The palate has a serious side, there is plenty of mineral grip and bracing
acidity, with a saline finish that encourages another sip. Difficult to resist now, this should
cellar with panache.
2019 Le Montrachet, Grand Cru 2024-2036 3 BTLS £1,725
Bouchard own 0.89 hectares of Le Montrachet, located all on the Puligny side and
sandwiched between the plots of Ramonet and Domaine de la Romanée Conti. Reserved
on the nose at this early stage, but the palate is thrillingly chiselled and racy, with orange
citrus fruits and herbal notes. Bracing acidity pushes the palate forward towards a finish that
is already measured in minutes. This will cellar superbly.
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2019 Beaune Premier Cru, Clos de la Mousse 2021-2029 6 BTLS £280
Clos de la Mousse can be traced back to 1220, when it was owned by the church of Notre-
Dame de Beaune. The Bouchard family bought the vineyard in 1872 and it has remained a
monopole of the domaine ever since. This relatively high altitude vineyard is rich in clay and
resistant to drought conditions. Very much in the red fruit spectrum, with fresh berry fruits
and floral notes. The tannins here are particularly impressive, much more refined than
you would have encountered here a decade ago. A very finely crafted Beaune 1er Cru with
immediate appeal.
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2019 Volnay Premier Cru, Caillerets, 2024-2034 6 BTLS £335
Ancienne Cuvée Carnot
Burgundian tradition states that, “Who has no vines in Caillerets, does not know what
Volnay is worth”. Volnay Caillerets is particularly special to Bouchard, the 3.2-hectare plot
was the first that they purchased back in 1775. The Carnot family who owned the land in
the 18th Century is still mentioned on the label. A dark nose of black cherry and cassis, with
subtle vanilla notes. The palate is fresh and supple, with bright acidity and silky tannins
framing the fruit. The mineral concentration on the finish is impressive and further proof of
this great terroir.
2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Cailles 2023-2035 6 BTLS £425
A one hectare parcel neighbouring Les Saint Georges at the south of the village on white,
chalky soil. A bright nose of red and black cherries and a walnut note. The tannins are all
present, but supple, this is built primarily on the fleshiness of the fruit.
2019 Beaune Premier Cru Grèves, 2023-2033 6 BTLS £515
Vigne de L’Enfant Jésus
Grèves is widely considered to be the best of the Beaune Premier Crus, and is the largest
at 32 hectares. Bouchard own 7 hectares in total, and this legendary cuvée comes
from a 4 hectare monopole in the centre of the vineyard. Winemaker Frédéric Weber
describes this plot as the filet mignon of Grèves! Darker in profile than clos de la Mousse,
with blueberries, blackberries and violets on the nose. The quality of the tannins here is
particularly impressive, this challenges the perception of the stereotypical earthy, rusticity
of Beaune. Another fine example of the quality being produced from top 1er Cru sites
around Beaune.
2018 Le Corton, Grand Cru 2024-2036 6 BTLS £595
Bouchard’s 3.6 hectares on the hill are east facing at an altitude of 320m, making it the
highest Pinot Noir plantings on the hill, and the highest vineyard in Bouchard’s portfolio.
Exposed to the north wind, it’s a very fresh and healthy terroir and is farmed biodynamically.
The nose is appealing, with blackberry and floral aromas and white pepper. The palate is
deep and darkly fruited, there’s a combination of leather, smokiness and salt. The finish is
long and limpid, this high altitude site has performed superbly in 2019. This is perhaps the
best young Corton we’ve tasted from Bouchard.
2019 Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru, Les Suchots 2023-2035 6 BTLS £650
Vosne-Romanée is home to the most iconic Grand Crus in the world, and 1er Cru Les
Suchots is immediately next door to them. Bouchard own two plots, one in the upper part
and one in the lower part. Fresh red berry and cherry fruits and rose petals on the nose. The
palate is a touch firmer, with a healthy grip from the tannins adding definition to the supple
fruits. The length is long and fans out leisurely, this textbook Suchots will have wide appeal.
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Chisa Bize opted for less pigeage in 2019, feeling that the wines had
enough natural structure, leading her to focus and prioritise the
quality of tannins and purity of fruit. These wines are a wonderful
success for the domaine, with soaring aromatics and a level of
authenticity and refinement that warrants serious attention. It’s
increasingly rare to be able to find the very best of a Burgundian
appellation at an affordable level: readers need look no further than
Domaine Simon Bize in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
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2019 Bourgogne Blanc, Champlains 2021-2029 6 BTLS £90
The domaine’s white wines are made by Guillaume Bott, who worked alongside Gérard
Boudot of Domaine Etienne Sauzet for seven years. Les Champlains includes 5% Pinot Gris,
whichs adds weight and texture to the finished wine. Peaches and apricots to the fore,
with a creamy texture and good weight and balance. A delicious and charming Bourgogne
Blanc, that finishes fresh and sapid.
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2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc 2022-2032 6 BTLS £150
The domaine has 2 hectares of Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc, which Patrick planted in 1996 to
increase the range of whites he could offer. This was pretty radical at the time for a village
that was only known for its red wines. A very pure and attractive nose, discreetly fruited on
the initial attack but with time revealing the kind of depth that would make you consider if
you have a Premier Cru in your glass. Apricots and peach on the palate, but well reined in by
a tensile acidic crispness, whilst the finish is poised and appealingly saline.
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2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Aux Grands Liards 2022-2034 6 BTLS £195
The 1.6-hectare Aux Grands Liards vineyard is a hidden gem located immediately
underneath the Premier Crus on the left bank of Savigny. It’s home to some terrific old
vines, planted in 1939, 1950, and 1979. A very appealing and vibrant nose of forest fruits,
mushrooms and sweet spice. The palate is succulent, with chocolate-coated tannins and a
gentle ferrous grip on the finish. A beautiful example at its level that will be difficult to resist
in the first flush of fruit but will undoubtedly cellar well.
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2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Premier Cru Les Serpentières 2023-3033 6 BTLS £275
A 0.35-hectare parcel planted in 1959, this was the first plot Chisa used for trialling
biodynamics in 2008. The name is believed to derive from the springs that snake their way
through the earth underneath this parcel. These old vines produced little juice in 2019,
which was fermented in stainless steel because the volumes were so small. What has been
produced is dark and appealing, with bramble fruits mingling with forest floor notes and
rose petal notes. Chisa notes that the clay soils do well in warmer vintages, and this is a
superb example.
2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Premier Cru Les Marconnets 2023-3033 6 BTLS £295
A 0.80-hectare site, planted in 1973 on deep sandy soil. Les Marconnets is always dark
in fruit character, and the 2019 is richer and generous with gorgeous blackcurrant and
blueberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with finely grained tannins that add structure
to the fleshy fruit. The finish grips the palate with a firm, very mineral sensation – this is a very
well-crafted Savigny Premier Cru in the making.
2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune, Premier Cru Aux Vergelesses 2024-2038 6 BTLS £325
A 2.2-hectare vineyard that is planted one third Chardonnay and two thirds Pinot Noir on
very steep slopes. Arguably the finest Premier Cru in the appellation. Reticent on the nose,
this unfurls leisurely in the glass to reveal a complex nose of black fruit, peonies and licorice.
The palate has a decidedly cool and mineral personality, shrugging off the warmth of the
vintage with flavours of slate and earth – you can really taste the stones here. The tannins are
beautifully managed and discreetly frame the fruit, whilst the finish is long and profoundly
mineral in nature.
2019 Latricières-Chambertin, Grand Cru 2025-2042 6 BTLS £995
0.32 hectares, planted over three decades (1961, 1971, 1981) and running from top to
bottom of the Grand Cru. Undergrowth and black fruits on the nose, with an intriguing
note of tapenade and smoked meats. The palate is tensile and well-defined, with a linear
personality and strict tannins that suggest that this merits time in the cellar to harmonise. The
finish is reasurringly fresh and mineral.
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Brothers Marc & Alex formed Domaine Bachelet-Monnot in 2005,
with the assistance of their father (Jean-François), and their uncle
Monnot. We are huge fans of this domaine, and are delighted to
have been working with Marc & Alex since the 2016 vintage. Now
established as two of the stars of the Côte d’Or, they have the rare
talent of producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the same high
level. We can confidently say these are the best wines we’ve tasted
from Bachelet-Monnot at this stage. Marc was quietly pleased with
2019, praising their “savoury, saline edge” and “Burgundy style.”
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2019 Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021-2028 6 BTLS £90
This is a Bourgogne Blanc with serious pedigree, with all of the fruit coming from vineyards
within the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. The average age of the vines is over 40 years
and the wine is raised in 350 litre oak barrels. Sadly, 30% of production was lost to frost
in 2019. A fresh and vital nose of tangerine and white flowers, with a sorbet-like freshness
that follows on the palate. The finish is impressive, there is depth and minerality that takes it
beyond its Bourgogne classification.
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2019 Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Referts 2022-2030 6 BTLS £375
Les Referts is located in between Puligny Premier Cru Perrières and Meursault Premier Cru
Charmes, with an ideal south east facing aspect. A definite step up here in weight and
density, with a wonderful purity of peach and apricot fruits. Yellow nectarine and spice on
the palate, plenty of dry extract here and a touch of vanilla spice on the finish.
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2019 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021-2029 6 BTLS £90
Bachelet-Monnot’s Bourgogne Rouge is a blend of fruit from Maranges, Puligny-
Montrachet, and Santenay. The vine age here is seriously impressive for a red of this level,
with 60, 70, and 80-year-old vines in the blend. 20% whole bunch. A floral and airy nose of
violets, which follow onto the palate of pretty red cherries and strawberry fruit. Volumes are
sadly down here too, but what has been produced is vivid and finessed.
2019 Maranges Premier Cru Clos de la Boutière 2023-2034 6 BTLS £120
Clos de la Boutière is produced from an 80+ year old walled vineyard adjacent to Santenay
Premier Cru Clos Rousseau. A different expression to La Fussière, much darker fruit here
with black damsons to the fore and sweet cooking spices. There is a hint of fresh fig on the
palate, which has plenty of texture and depth, but not at the expense of clarity and focus.
The darker side of Maranges, with a smoky, earthy note on the finish.
2019 Maranges Premier Cru La Fussière 2022-2032 6 BTLS £120
Bachelet-Monnot own 4.45 hectares of La Fussière, making it the most significant holding
of the domaine. The average age of the vines is 45 years, and some are as old as 80 years.
The gentle winemaking that the domaine are known for is crucial here. These vines have
enough potential within the fruit and the finesse only needs to be coaxed out. Eleven
different parcels from the Premier Cru are blended together, with 25% whole bunches.
Vibrant raspberry fruit, very sappy and mouth-watering. Darker plum and damson fruit on
the palate, but the overall sensation is high-toned and perfumed, this is a wonderfully pure
expression of Pinot with a savoury, saline edge on the finish.
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Domaine Antonin Guyon is one of the largely family owned
domaines in Burgundy, comprising a remarkable 48 hectares of
some of the finest vineyards across the Côte d’Or. This forward-
looking domaine is constantly striving for improvements in the
vineyard and the cellar, and has been certified organic since
2018. Dominique Guyon and cellar master Vincent Nicot are ably
assisted by Dominique’s daughter, Hombeline, and Julien Millet,
whose father is the cellar-master at Comte Georges de Vogüé
in Chambolle-Musigny. 2019 has seen further refinements in
winemaking, with reduced lees stirring to retain freshness and less
new oak across the range. These wines have never been better, and
we’re delighted to represent them in the UK.
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2019 Meursault, Premier Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2022-2032 6 BTLS £295
A 0.69-hectare parcel on white marl soil. Les Charmes Dessus is in the upper part of
Meursault Charmes, next to Premier Crus Les Genevrières and Les Perrières. The opulence
of Meursault is here, but balanced by beautifully pure and mineral notes. With excellent
acidity and drive, this is a superb Meursault Premier Cru.
2019 Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru Les Pucelles 2023-2034 6 BTLS £475
Perhaps the most highly regarded of all of the Puligny-Montrachet Premier Crus, Les Pucelles
is located adjacent to Grand Crus Bâtard and Bienvenues-Bâtard Montrachet. Planted on
a combination of clay over limestone, it’s one of the smallest productions of the domaine.
The maximum production is only three barrels (900 bottles), the majority of which are
destined for the tables of the world’s finest restaurants. So mineral and precise, there is excellent
expression of terroir here, from the purity of fruit through to the finish which is piercingly mineral.
2019 Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru 2024-2039 6 BTLS £495
A 0.85-hectare blend of two parcels, with one parcel on the Ladoix side and the majority
of the blend coming from Le Charlemagne – close to Bonneau-du-Martray. Like their Clos
du Roy, the domaine are using horses in Corton-Charlemagne to limit their impact on the
terroir. Domaine Antonin Guyon make, in our opinion, one of the most classic expressions of
the terroir, and certainly one of the best values. The Ladoix side adds freshness, tempering
the orchard and stone fruits from Le Charlemagne. This wine really has found an extra gear
in 2019, the balance of fruit, acidity and extract is wonderfully poised even at this early
stage. This has everything you would seek in a Corton-Charlemagne.
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2019 Gevrey-Chambertin, La Justice 2022-2030 6 BTLS £195
Antonin Guyon own 2.58 hectares of this lieu-dit that is located just east of the village of
Gevrey. The soil type is particularly complex, with varying proportions of clay, limestone
and silt. The 2018 was terrific, but the 2019 might be even better – morello cherry fruits and
spices, with increasingly refined tannins that frame the palate discreetly. La Justice drinks
well on release but can also be cellared with confidence.
2019 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Cras 2023-2033 6 BTLS £240
A 1.13-hectare parcel of village Les Cras, which sits directly underneath the Premier Cru of
the same name. Berries and cherries abound here, the juiciness of the fruits lifted by bright
violet florals. Excellent richness on the palate, yet still light on its feet, the wine is framed by
silky tannins and plenty of acidity adding crunch on the finish.
2019 Volnay, Premier Cru Clos des Chênes 2024-2034 6 BTLS £240
A 0.87-hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines in Clos des Chênes, which Dominique
describes as the Chambolle-Musigny of the Côte de Beaune. Sadly production is down
by approximately a third in 2019. Lafarge and Lafon made Clos des Chênes famous, but
Guyon’s 2019 is snapping at their heels, with a highly accomplished and decidedly cool
and mineral expression of the terroir.
2019 Corton Clos Du Roy, Grand Cru 2025-2045 6 BTLS £375
A 0.55-hectare parcel of 50 to 60-year-old vines, exceptionally sited mid-slope facing
south-east. This vineyard is ploughed exclusively by horses, and the domaine’s parcels
neighbour those of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Layer upon layer of dark fruits, with
pressed flowers and a touch of clove adding complexity. 50% whole bunches included
here, and the aromatic complexity and texture on the palate is perhaps a step above
previous vintages. This is the pick of the offer for its unbeatable combination of terroir,
quality, and value.
2019 Charmes-Chambertin, Grand Cru 2025-2042 6 BTLS £720
From a tiny 0.085 hectare parcel which produces one barrel on average. Located in
the Charmes proper part of the Grand Cru. Hombeline Guyon was so keen to show us
the Charmes in 2019 we skipped three wines and had to go back to re-taste! It’s easy
to see why, this wine has come on significantly since 2015 and is the hidden gem of the
domaine. Cherries, sous-bois, and sweet spices, with very well-judged oak and silky
tannins. The only problem here is the tiny quantity, we have to convince ourselves we
don’t like it quite so much!
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Maison Roche de Bellène
Nicolas Potel has access to some of the best
Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in the
region for his Maison Roche de Bellène
wines. In recent years these wines have
been consistently matching or bettering
the critical scores from some of the biggest
names in the Côte d’Or. Nicolas has also
been steadily acquiring parcels of old vines
for his Domaine de Bellène wines, which
are all grown using biodynamic methods.
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2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc 2022-2032 6 BTLS £100
Domaine de Bellène: A blend of four different parcels in 2019: Les Planchots, Aux Champs
des Pruniers, Dessus de Vermots, and Les Pimentiers. Nicolas considers this to be his flagship
domaine white, lavishing it with the same attention as his top Premier and Grand Crus. The
vine age maxes out at 70 years of age, and the wine is aged in larger oak barrels of 450L and
600L. Sadly, the yield in 2019 is less than half of a normal crop, but what has made it into
barrel is a worthy follow up to their wonderful 2018. There is lovely purity of fruit here, limpid
and unhurried, with a silky texture and vibrant acidity adding tension on the finish.
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2019 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2024-2034 6 BTLS £1,250
Maison Roche de Bellène: The 3.7-hectare Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
is effectively a lieu-dit of the larger Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. The hillside above is
occupied by the famous Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Crus. Floral on the
nose, with honeysuckle and exotic spices. There is ample depth of peach and riper pear
fruit on the palate, finessed by almonds and subtle patisserie notes. This is a rich and textural
Grand Cru that retains excellent definition despite the evident power and structure.
2019 Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru 2025-2037 6 BTLS £1,395
Maison Roche de Bellène: The 2019 rendition of Bâtard-Montrachet from Maison Roche de
Bellène is absolutely textbook, powerfully structured but introverted in style at this early
stage. With riper citrus fruits, floral notes and orange oil on the nose, the palate is broad
shouldered with masses of dry extract in reserve. A touch of beeswax adds complexity,
before the finish squeezes the taster to a profoundly mineral finale.
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