Burgundy
Burgundy
Domaine Moreau-Naudet 2023 Chablis
French White
Vibrant citrus aromas show clarity and structure. The profile includes concentrated citrus and mineral flavours, energy, and an intense, saline mineral finish. One vineyard parcel covers 3.5 hectares, with vines at Préhy and Courgis. Citrus oil, honeycomb, white flowers and oyster shell add further detail. The wine is medium to full bodied, layered and satiny.
Bouchard Père & Fils 2019 Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavières
French Red
Peonies, orange rind, wild plums, cherries and wintergreen provide the aromatic detail. Medium to full bodied, supple and perfumed, the wine is lively and enveloping, with fine fruit, good depth and intense tannins. The Pinot Noir comes from Les Lavières in Savigny-lès-Beaune, and the vintage included thirty per cent whole clusters. The vineyard carries Premier Cru status.
Domaine Pattes Loup 2022 Chablis Vent d’Ange Mise Tardive
French White
Bright yellow colour accompanies mineral and fresh aromas with exotic notes. The palate is lively and precise, with yellow fruit, hazelnut and freshness. The Chardonnay comes from thirty-five-year-old vines in Pattes Loup, Les Menardes and Les Malentes, planted on Kimmeridgian marl. Those three sites provide the fruit. The vineyard work is certified organic, and harvest is carried out by hand.
Bachelder 2011 Nuits-Saint-Georges La Petite Charmotte
French Red
Field berries and wild flowers lead the aroma, followed by raspberry, ripe cherry, cassis and a light anise note. Floral and incense details sit beside the fruit, with savoury spice appearing through the palate. The tannins are evident but smooth, and a mineral element supports the fruit. Cherry, spice and floral notes carry into the long, documented finish.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge
French Red
Blackberry and blackcurrant define the producer's documented fruit profile, set within a stated balance of tannin and acidity. The fruit comes from Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Comblanchien. After complete destemming and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine spends twelve months in French oak, including fifteen percent new barrels, followed by six months on fine lees before bottling.
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
French Red
Ripe fruit and plum open the aroma, joined by spice, pepper and a light toasted note. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven, with red fruit, gooseberry and blueberry set against further spice. The structure is firm enough to carry the fruit while preserving its freshness. The finish continues with berry, pepper and spice, following the exact-vintage merchant description closely.
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2013 Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru
French Red
Red and black fruits lead, with cherry and strawberry named in the producer's profile. The palate is full-bodied and generous, carried by a powerful tannic structure. Hand harvesting, complete destemming and fermentation in stainless steel precede twelve months in French oak, including a small proportion of new barrels. Fruit and tannin remain the central features through the finish.
Château de la Maltroye 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Vigne Blanche
French White
Built around Chardonnay, this white Burgundy shows lemon zest, pear and white flowers, with a hazelnut nuance adding another documented aromatic detail. A fine texture is part of the profile, alongside limestone-driven minerality. Together, the source presents citrus, orchard fruit, floral character, a nutty note, tactile finesse and mineral definition in a clear, carefully delineated tasting portrait.
Domaine Sébastien Magnien 2013 Pommard Les Perrières
French Red
Black fruit, ripe character and a light toasted note lead the profile. The palate is generous and refined, with spice adding a clear savoury element. Pinot Noir and Pommard provide the red-Burgundy context. Ripe fruit, toast and spice come together around a generous palate and refined texture, forming the principal character of this mature cuvée.
Domaine Poulleau Michel 2009 Volnay Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
French Red
Bright cherry, dried flowers and potpourri form an open, fragrant and high-toned aromatic profile. Pinot Noir provides the varietal basis, while the documented Volnay style is smooth and delicate. Red fruit and floral detail are the clearest elements, giving this mature Burgundy a fragrant, delicate expression with bright cherry and dried petals at its centre.
Domaine Louis Carillon et Fils 1999 Puligny-Montrachet
French White
White peach, lemon zest and yellow apple lead a lifted, finely mature bouquet. Almond and wet stone add quiet depth, while a touch of beeswax brings savoury complexity. The palate is fresh and poised, with citrus brightness and mineral tension carrying the fruit. Elegant and persistent, it closes with orchard fruit, toasted almond and a clean, stony finish.
Maison Louis Jadot 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Estournelles-Saint-Jacques
French Red
Cherry, redcurrant and cassis lead a ripe yet lifted bouquet. Liquorice, iris and crushed stone add aromatic detail, while espresso, cedar and a hint of grilled meat bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with dark fruit carried by firm, even tannins and vivid minerality. Focused and persistent, it closes with tangy red berries, earth and spice.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
French Red
Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead an intense, fresh bouquet. Smoky notes and liquorice add depth, while pepper, tobacco and undergrowth bring mature savoury complexity. The palate is clear-cut and fleshy, its firm structure softened by silky tannins and lively acidity. Refined and harmonious, it closes with red fruit, earth and a long, gently spiced finish.
Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
Violet and black cherry lead a bright, refined bouquet. Damp earth and a discreet truffle note add savoury complexity, while candied red fruit brings gentle richness. The palate is silky and composed, with fine tannins balancing supple texture and lively acidity. Elegant and persistent, it closes with cherry, earth and a long, delicately spiced finish.
Domaine Alex Moreau 2022 Pommard Premier Cru Les Fremiers
French Red
Red berries and soft earth lead a highly floral, finely detailed bouquet. A touch of crushed anise adds lift, while subtle spice brings quiet savoury depth. The palate is generous and caressing, with excellent volume carried by fresh acidity and a clear mineral line. Firm and compact through the finish, it closes with red fruit, flowers and measured earthy tension.
Domaine Piguet-Girardin 2022 Meursault
French White
Ripe pear, white peach and yellow plum lead a generous, finely layered bouquet. White flowers, hazelnut and light toast add detail, while a discreet buttery note brings classic breadth. The palate is full and rounded without feeling heavy, its orchard fruit balanced by lively freshness and a limestone edge. Clean and persistent, it finishes with stone fruit, almond and quiet mineral tension.
Domaine Camus Père & Fils 2010 Chambertin Grand Cru
French Red
Dried red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry lead an elegant, mature bouquet. Forest floor, tobacco and warm spice add savoury depth, while a light mineral note keeps the aromas precise. The palate is light to medium-bodied and finely resolved, with bright acidity carrying supple fruit over smooth tannins. Composed and persistent, it finishes with red berries, tea, underbrush and stone.
Remoissenet 1998 Beaune Premier Cru Les Marconnets Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
Red cherry, cranberry and wild strawberry lead a mature, finely savoury bouquet. Dried rose, forest floor and warm spice add depth, with a light earthy note bringing further complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, its remaining fruit carried by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Elegant rather than forceful, it finishes with red berries, tea, spice and a persistent mineral edge.
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet
French White
Lemon, green apple and ripe pear open a precise, quietly generous bouquet. White flowers and a light toasted note add breadth, while chalk and wet stone bring a clear mineral edge. The palate is balanced and finely shaped, with fresh acidity carrying citrus and orchard fruit through a creamy middle. Long and composed, it closes with lemon curd, hazelnut and a clean saline finish.
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot 2023 Puligny-Montrachet
French White
Green apple, pear and white flowers open a lifted, finely detailed bouquet. Petrichor and a light reductive note add mineral tension, while toasted hazelnut brings subtle depth. The palate is balanced and poised, with bright citrus and orchard fruit carried by fresh acidity. A creamy middle softens the edges without obscuring the wine's precision. Long and clean, it finishes with lemon curd, nuts and chalk.
Maison Louis Jadot 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot
French Wine
Peach and orange oil open a rich but tightly drawn bouquet, joined by white flowers and toasted hazelnut. The palate carries generous stone fruit over clear acidity, with a creamy middle held in check by firm mineral tension. Gentle spice and a subtle buttery note add breadth without softening the wine's focus. Long and composed, it closes with citrus, nuts and a chalky savoury edge.
Domaine Duroché 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin
French Wine
Dark cherry, mulberry and blackberry lead a fragrant, finely focused bouquet, with violet and white pepper adding lift. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant, carrying ripe fruit over fresh acidity and supple, polished tannins. A quiet earthy note develops through the middle without obscuring the fruit. Balanced and composed, it finishes with red and black berries, gentle spice and a persistent floral-mineral edge.
Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat 2022 Chambolle-Musigny
French Wine
Red cherry and black plum lead a fragrant bouquet, with raspberry, cassis and rose petals adding detail. The palate is supple and finely drawn, showing lively acidity beneath pure, gently ripe fruit. Silky tannins provide measured grip without interrupting the wine's light-footed feel. Lavender, mint and a trace of liquorice appear with air. The finish is fresh and persistent, carrying red fruit and delicate floral notes.
Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur 2023 Vosne-Romanée
French Wine
Red and black cherry lead an aromatic, silky profile, with rose and strawberry adding lift. The palate is elegant and finely textured, carrying ripe fruit without excessive weight. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lively, while supple tannins provide a quiet frame. Gentle spice develops through the middle and gives the fruit additional definition. The finish remains poised and persistent, leaving cherry, floral detail and a measured savoury edge.
Mark Haisma La Croix des Champs 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin
French Wine
Ripe cherry and strawberry lead a generous, mature profile, with liquorice, beetroot and gentle vanilla adding depth. Savoury notes of meat, forest floor and cedar sit behind the fruit rather than dominating it. The palate is round and elegant, shaped by light tannins and a fine peppery edge. A touch of earthy root vegetable appears toward the close, followed by a composed, lightly astringent finish.
Domaine Bachey-Legros Les Petits Clos Vieilles Vignes 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot Blanc
French Wine
White flowers lead a refined nose, with fine spice and a restrained vanilla note adding depth. The palate has breadth and substance, yet remains energetic and straight, with fresh acidity keeping the texture controlled. Orchard fruit sits at the centre, framed by gentle oak rather than covered by it. The finish is long and composed, moving through toasted hazelnut toward a clear mineral accent.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Pale yellow-green in colour, opening with peach, crisp apple and lemon zest. Honeydew and a light floral note sit above wet stone and restrained savoury spice. The palate is fresh and precise, with high acidity shaping a medium-bodied, lightly creamy texture. Citrus and orchard fruit remain clear through the finish, joined by mineral tension and a subtle honeyed accent that adds breadth without reducing the wine's energy.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Pale gold in colour, with lemon curd, ripe orchard fruit and a measured nutty edge. Preserved orange and almond add depth, while spice and wet stone keep the nose composed. The palate is broad and lightly creamy, balanced by firm acidity and a focused mineral line. A gentle oxidative note brings savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit, and the finish is long, dry and quietly saline.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Vieilles Vignes 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Ripe yellow fruit, pear and green apple open with lemon rind, almond and a quiet honeyed note. The palate is broad and creamy, yet fresh acidity and salinity keep the texture composed. Toast, chestnut and warm spice add depth around a core of citrus and orchard fruit. Full-bodied but controlled, it finishes long and savoury, with mineral tension carrying the richness.
Domaine Ponsot Clos des Monts Luisants Très Vieilles Vignes 2014 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Blanc
French Wine
Yellow fruit and citrus lead a rich, stony nose, with flint and restrained oak adding savoury depth. The palate opens broad and rounded, then gains freshness and tension with air. Lemon, pineapple and a light oxidative edge sit over firm acidity and clear mineral structure. Concentrated but not heavy, it finishes long, spicy and saline, with the fruit held in precise balance.