Burgundy 2023 En Primeur
Vintage Report
With the prospect of stable pricing and excellent quality, this will be a sought-after vintage, so with lower-than-expected quantities available we urge you to choose early.
Overview
A bountiful vintage of concentrated, fresh wines. Following on from the healthy quantities produced in 2022, domaines were able to go one better in 2023, with many achieving close to record-ever yields. Understandably, with cellars full to capacity, producers were all smiles. A relatively trouble-free growing season was punctuated by heatwaves during the harvest and as ever deciding exactly when to pick was crucial. For those making the right call, the resulting wines are well-balanced and charming, delivering real pleasure in a glass.
The Big Picture
The wines of Burgundy have never been so popular. A raft of press column inches has been dedicated to the enduring and ever-growing demand for the region’s most desirable ‘names’. Villages such as Chablis, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Chambolle-Musigny, Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée have attained such a following that for many there is no substitute for these pedigree expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Following on from the healthy 2022 vintage and with a bumper harvest in 2023, surely it’s a return to the good times of generous allocations for all Burgundy enthusiasts? Well, possibly but a word of caution. The 2024 harvest, particularly in Chablis, has been frankly dismal or in the words of Domaine Vincent Dauvissat, ‘catastrophique’ in terms of yields. Despite cellars being full to the gunnels of 2023s, individual domaines and négociants have one eye on next year, and many have chosen to hold onto sizeable quantities to make up for the significant shortfall in income next year. We’re glad to report that on the pricing front, many are the same, or in some cases less than 2022. With the prospect of stable pricing and excellent quality, this will be a sought-after vintage, so with lower-than-expected quantities available we urge you to choose early and, as always, the sage advice of seeking out the lesser-known villages still holds true.
The Wines
It’s hard to recall tasting a vintage from barrel that was so immediately appealing. From our first tasting of the week with Ghislaine Barthod and Louis Boillot to the very last with Arthur Gras, it was evident this is a generous vintage in both quantity and quality. Sharing the innate charm of 2017 and the concentration of 2019s (other vintages are available!), the 2023s have a suppleness and freshness that make them so very attractive from the off. The best possess no hard edges, no excessive acidity, no lack of fruit concentration, nor questionably high alcohol levels – they are superbly balanced, with each element playing its part to perfection. The lack of extreme growing conditions with a late heat surge in late August and September has delivered deliciously ripe whites of concentration and appealing texture. The aromatics are enticing, with beautiful floral and exotic notes. My scribblings are littered with references to citrus, honey and pear on the palate with salivating but not bracing acidity. For Chardonnay picked later in September, the added ripeness delivers more yellow fruit with a broader mouthfeel, but they still retain an elegance and freshness. As for the Pinot Noir, one of the key issues was whether the large crop may affect the levels of concentration, but we found this not to be the case. Registering more on the red fruit scale than black, there is plentiful depth and purity on display. The tannins are silky, almost ‘sweet’ in some cases, which in addition to the bright acidity gives the reds an approachable, juicy nature. Possessing an irresistible finesse from Bourgogne up to Grand Cru level, it’s hard to fault the 2023s, simply put, enjoy!
The Weather
In short 2023 was a relatively straightforward year which ended in a heatwave and provided a bountiful harvest.
After a relatively mild winter, fluctuating weather patterns in April delayed budburst just a few days which had the advantage of missing the frosts this year. This was followed by favourable conditions in May and from around the 20th of the month things began to warm up. The flowering started at the end of May with the 7th June being the mid-point, and conditions were excellent with mostly sunny weather. A few thunderstorms at the end of the period provided moisture for the vines and knocked the caps off the flowers allowing the wind to assist in the pollination giving a potentially large crop. July also brought thunderstorms, high temperatures and humidity so vigilance was needed in the vineyard for disease control. Hail on the 11th and 15th July caused some very localised problems in the Mâconnais, Chalonnaise and Meursault but the rest of the region was spared. Veraison, the colour change, came early this year in the middle of the month in warm but not too hot conditions which also provided a good difference between the warm days and cool night-time temperatures. Many performed green harvests in late July and August in order to reduce the potential crop and increase the concentration of the final wines, those that didn’t risked making dilute, characterless wines. The rest of the summer saw warm, sunny conditions interspersed with beneficial rains before an unseasonably warm period for the harvest with temps over 35ºC. Many chose to harvest at night or only in the cooler mornings to give the pickers a break and preserve freshness in the wines. The whites looked superb with Chardonnay and Aligoté responding well to the conditions this year. The Pinot needed more sorting, many doing it three times to remove any shrivelled or sunburnt grapes, but the year was so bountiful it was an easy sacrifice to make so only the perfect berries were used.
Value Cellars
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Still Red | Case of 24
Still Red
If you’re impatient to sample the delights of juicy, red fruited Pinot Noir then this is the cellar for you. Ready to drink from the off, this is an excellent one-stop shop offering a delicious selection of Bourgogne and Côte de Nuits Villages. Delivering affordable, satisfying drinking, what’s not to like?
Case of 24
£327.00 / -
Still White | Case of 24
Still White
Providing a glimpse of the vintage from North to South, this cellar delivers on diversity and value. From the citrus, mineral notes of Chablis to the more generous rounder style of Saint-Véran, there’s a wine for every white Burgundy lover. And as En Primeur bargains go, this up there with the best!
Case of 24
£360.00 /
Premier Cru Cellars
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Still White | Case of 24
Still White
If you fancy pushing the boat out and you’re all about the White wines of Burgundy, then this collection of premier crus is just the cellar for you. Offering a variety of styles at premier cru quality, these wines deserve a little time your cellar before pulling the cork, but when you do, I guarantee you’ll wish you bought more!
Case of 24
£636.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 24
Still Red
The Reds of 2023 are an absolute joy! Fresh, concentrated but with real charm, this collection of premier cru reds will prove a memorable acquisition. Accessible in their youth but with the pedigree to go the distance, these are fabulous expressions of classic Pinot Noir so don’t ponder for too long as they’ll be gone!
Case of 24
£708.00 /
Magnum Cellars
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Still White | Case of 12
Still White
When a standard bottle just isn’t enough this selection of Magnums will save the day! Whether it’s birthdays, weddings or just shear self-indulgence this collection offers the volume to quench the appetite of the thirstiest of occasions. Magnums also age remarkably well so don’t worry about leaving these in the cellar until that special occasion comes around.
Case of 12
£540.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 12
Still Red
Magnums of Burgundy are rare. Domaine’s have a tendency to keep things simple and bottle their wine in standard size, especially when demand is high and vintage yields are repeatedly less than generous. With that in mind, this collection of village red Burgundy is one to savour, definitely an opportunity not to be missed!
Case of 12
£654.00 /
Alain Gras
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
An elegant nose of white flowers with some succulent white fruit. A lovely sweetness to the palate initially with more white peach and pear fruit balanced by a mouth-watering fresh minerality. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Full of bright, vibrant, red fruit character with strawberries, redcurrants and raspberries. Plenty of freshness on the palate makes it pleasing to drink and there are some nice, ripe, tannins bringing a welcome structure. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Full of bright, vibrant, red fruit character with strawberries, redcurrants and raspberries. Plenty of freshness on the palate makes it pleasing to drink and there are some nice, ripe, tannins bringing a welcome structure. 0-5 years.
Case of 3
£150.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Quite serious with a restrained nose and plenty of richness and weight. A hint of oak is evident with plenty of ripe fruit and some yellow fruit notes amongst the white. It's well-balanced and intense with a juicy finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£162.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Quite serious with a restrained nose and plenty of richness and weight. A hint of oak is evident with plenty of ripe fruit and some yellow fruit notes amongst the white. It's well-balanced and intense with a juicy finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 3
£174.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Notes of pain grillé, hazelnuts and some fine sweet apple and ripe pear fruit. The fruit makes it so approachable but there is a seriously fine, mineral structure supporting it and a lovely citrus fruit character to the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£180.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Now 114 years old, these old vines have produced some serious concentration, the fruit is a little darker than many wines from this vintage with an attractive soft herb note, some lovey ripe tannins and a hint of wood spice on the finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£180.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 12
Still Red
Full of bright, vibrant, red fruit character with strawberries, redcurrants and raspberries. Plenty of freshness on the palate makes it pleasing to drink and there are some nice, ripe, tannins bringing a welcome structure. 0-5 years.
Case of 12
£180.00 / -
Still White | Case of 12
Still White
Quite serious with a restrained nose and plenty of richness and weight. A hint of oak is evident with plenty of ripe fruit and some yellow fruit notes amongst the white. It's well-balanced and intense with a juicy finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 12
£204.00 /
Buisson-Charles
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A very pleasing wine this year with plenty of weight of sweet apples and pears with a lovely note of honey. The palate remains juicy with good freshness and has good weight and structure for a Bourgogne Blanc. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Appealing, ripe, red fruit character with some herb and spice too, perhaps from the whole bunches used here. The fruit is fresh and juicy with a nice salty mineral twist on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Brambly on the nose with some pleasant red fruit. Succulent on the palate which is full of raspberry fruit and a more savoury note of tobacco, with a hint of tangerine zest on the finish. 3-9+ years.
Case of 6
£270.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
From 50-to-70 year old vines, this was a little less exuberant than some of its compatriots, still rich and concentrated but with soursop fruit, plenty of sweetness, a spicy note and honey on the long finish. 3-9+ years.
Case of 3
£270.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Pretty and peachy with a nice lick of tropical freshness from some pineapple fruit. A little more subdued on the palate showing a good backbone, plenty of weight and a fine mineral finish. Another vineyard that lost some crop to hail early in the season.
Case of 3
£270.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Stewed apple fruit with a creamy note of pastry, rich but also more mineral than some. This is big and rich yet has a mouth-watering saline character too, as well as a long finish. 3-9+ years.
Case of 3
£270.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Rich and weighty the nose this is all tarte tatin and honey but with a gentle anise note of fennel. It is soft and silky on the palate with enough juiciness to maintain balance and a long characterful finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£300.00 /
Chanson Père & Fils
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Juicy red fruits on the nose with a smoky note, morello cherry and strawberry with a hint of black cherry too. There are some nice ripe, rounded tannins and the vintages characteristically juicy finish with a savoury note. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Rich and dark with black raspberry fruit and a touch of spice. There is nice sweetness to the fruit and some gently gripping tannins with plums and black cherry fruit coupled to a long, elegant finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£156.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A very elegant wine this year with notes of white flowers amongst some sweet orchard fruit. There is a touch of oak spice on the palate and plenty of fruit to carry it. The finish is light and fresh with nice texture. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£177.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A Chanson Monopole, meaning they own it all, this has a fresher nose with more complexity and lift. Still plenty of sweet fruit but more complete and showing lovely balance of the red and black fruits, a juicy minerality and some effortlessly silky tannins.
Case of 6
£312.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
From a super vineyard situated to the left of Le Montrachet, this is fresh and elegant with a pretty, floral nose. The palate is racy and clean with plenty of ripe pear fruit with an attractive, lemon zest character running throughout. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£324.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
A rich butterscotch nose with ripe citrus and peach fruit. It is intense on the palate, although very pure with it, with a fine mineral back bone and a long succulent finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 3
£360.00 /
Château-Fuissé - Famille Vincent
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
An attractive ripe nose with a nice ozone freshness and honey. Plenty of juicy fruit on the palate with notes of peach and honey with balancing citrus fruit and a clean fresh finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£90.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Bright citrus fruit on the nose with some lovely attractive stone fruit. Ripe on the palate with notes of peach and a little honey. Very appealing with lovely succulence and balance with a pleasing note of minerality on the finish. 2-7 years.
Case of 6
£126.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Bright citrus fruit on the nose with some lovely attractive stone fruit. Ripe on the palate with notes of peach and a little honey. Very appealing with lovely succulence and balance with a pleasing note of minerality on the finish. 2-7 years.
Case of 3
£141.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Very classy nose with complexity, fruit, a gentle floral note and a hint of spice. It is intense on the palate but not heavy with warm citrus fruit, a hint of pineapple and enough juiciness to keep it appealing before a long finish. 3-9+ years.
Case of 6
£252.00 /
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A pretty, pale red, they look for freshness not tannins for this cuv‚e. Attractively floral with soft red fruit, very Pinot. Sweet on the palate with a note of menthol, wild strawberries and some structure. A lovely juicy style. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£108.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A serious Bourgogne Blanc mostly from vineyards around Puligny. It is rich and open with a honey note, showing lovely concentration on the palate with an exotic character and beautifully, zesty citrus notes to bring balance and appeal. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£117.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
The 90-year-old vines in this vineyard have brought a profound depth to the wine this year. A heady mix of red and black fruits and rose petals with plenty of richness and depth of flavour. There is a lovely soft, roundness to the tannins. 2-7 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Plenty of vibrant fruit here, juicy and succulent with a good tension in the wine, plenty of raspberry and red berry fruit but also something more intense and darker. The tannins are silky and offer great support before a long, fresh finish. 2-7 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
A pretty, pale red, they look for freshness not tannins for this cuvee. Attractively floral with soft red fruit, very Pinot. Sweet on the palate with a note of menthol, wild strawberries and some structure. A lovely juicy style. 0-5 years.
Case of 3
£144.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
A serious Bourgogne Blanc mostly from vineyards around Puligny. It is rich and open with a honey note, showing lovely concentration on the palate with an exotic character and beautifully, zesty citrus notes to bring balance and appeal. 0-5 years.
Case of 3
£150.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Lovely, expressive nose showing floral notes fresh, zesty citrus character with fresh stone fruit. More restrained on the palate with white peach notes and an almost chalky minerality before a lovely long finish. Very good this year. 0-7 years.
Case of 6
£153.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Plenty of vibrant fruit here, juicy and succulent with a good tension in the wine, plenty of raspberry and red berry fruit but also something more intense and darker. The tannins are silky and offer great support before a long, fresh finish. 2-7 years.
Case of 3
£174.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Intense but delicately floral at the same time. There is plenty of depth and a fresh, zesty edge with grapefruit amongst the stone fruit. It is rich with a pleasing bitterness that adds character and importantly, drinkability. A lovely and elegant finish.
Case of 6
£288.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Delicate and floral on the nose with more obvious power underneath. This is both restrained and weighty. Lots of complexities with a fine mineral edge which brings a juiciness to the finish. This will be super. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£636.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Fine, brooding and intense. As with the other whites in the range, this is made using natural yeasts in 350l barrels for 12 months, followed by a further six in stainless steel. Excellent Batard. Snap it up, if you can.
Case of 6
£2,010.00 /
Domaine Borgeot
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Floral and very pretty on the nose with a touch of spice. There is a lovely, fresh, orchard fruit character to the palate with good weight and texture for a Bourgogne Blanc, very charming and easy drinking. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£81.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very attractive nose full of crunchy red fruit, a floral note adds interest. On the palate there are some lovely, rounded tannins, plenty more juicy, red fruit with a little grip on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£81.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Rich and ripe on the nose, with a touch of apricot fruit amongst the apples, pears and honey character. The palate is a little more restrained showing elegance and more floral character with notes of citrus zest and tangerine on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£114.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A classic old vine cuvée with one part being over 85 years old. It is rich and has a lovely mouth-filling style, there is plenty of fruit some rounded and soft tannins and more intense fruit before a lovely long finish. 3-7 years.
Case of 6
£117.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Case of 3
£135.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
The nose is full of wonderfully ripe, red fruit. There is a lovely balance of weight, power and a fresher mineral character with some structure but with nicely weighted, rounded tannins and a long finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£141.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
From next to Chassagne, this has a delicate floral nose and a note of toast. Appealing on the palate, echoing the floral notes but with intense, ripe apple and peach fruit before a rich finish. A note of lemon curd brings zest and freshness. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£141.00 /
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Clean and fresh with plenty of ripe apple and pear fruit with even a note of vanilla custard! Juicy, fresh with notes of sweet apple and lemon curd but with a dry clean finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£108.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A lovely, easy style this year with plenty of juicy red and blue fruit character. Some gentle, ripe and rounded tannins bringing some depth and a succulent finish that makes it a pleasure to drink. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£108.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Open and fruity with notes of stewed pink rhubarb and something a little weightier with sweet damson fruit. Some ripe tannins on the palate with a hint of spice. A lovely appealing, juicy style and good length. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£246.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Open and fruity with notes of stewed pink rhubarb and something a little weightier with sweet damson fruit. Some ripe tannins on the palate with a hint of spice. A lovely appealing, juicy style and good length. 3-9 years.
Case of 3
£294.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
From a 2 ha plot in the middle of Gevrey, this is rich and ripe with plenty of blue fruit character and a nice warming note of spice. More damson and blueberry fruit on the palate but beautifully balanced and succulent with fine definition and length. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£318.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
More intensity here, showing a great blend of crisp red fruits with hints of blackcurrant and an herbal streak. There is fine weight and depth on the palate, yet it still exhibits the juicy style of the vintage. A fine, lovely finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£318.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Pleasantly open and approachable. There is a wonderful crispness to the fruit as well as depth and complexity. It is elegant with soft rounded tannins and a charmingly fresh finish. 5-15 years.
Case of 3
£411.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Big, rich and brooding but in this vintage the wines are never heavy. It may be big, but it is refined even genteel, it will require more time than some to show at its best. 5-15+ years.
Case of 3
£465.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
A toasty nose with plenty of raspberry confit but also a more savoury character, roasted coffee and a hint of charcuterie. Rich and round on the palate with nice silky tannins and some more red fruit flavours before a long, long finish. 5-15+ years.
Case of 3
£525.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Intense, black raspberry liqueur fruit with spice and a hint of vanilla oak, there are fine tannins on the palate as well as rich blueberry fruit. A little closed but showing a really long finish and great potential. 5-15+ years.
Case of 3
£555.00 /
Domaine Henri Gouges
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A lovely mix of crunchy berry fruit and something a little more meaty and richer on the nose. It is fresh and juicy with some cassis amongst predominantly raspberry fruit, some rounded tannins are present but nicely balanced and integrated. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£237.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very attractive this year with a nice combination of red and black fruits, with a twist of herbs and spices. Juicy and fresh on the palate with plenty of structure and depth but rounded and pleasing with a delicious finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£288.00 / -
Still Red | Single bottle
Still Red
Dark fruited but with a lovely elegant floral note amongst the black raspberry, cherry and currant fruit. This is dense and intense, with richness and plenty of silky, smooth tannins before a lovely long finish. Super. 5-15+ years.
Single bottle
£300.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Classic Pinot Noir nose with cinnamon spice and plenty of berry fruit. It is fresh and elegant on the palate with juicy fruit, nicely rounded tannins and some acidulated damson fruit on the long finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£330.00 /
Domaine Jacqueson
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Very attractive, floral nose with perfumed, apple fruit. Plenty of weight and richness this year, Aligoté seems to have thrived in the warm conditions. Rich, juicy, creamy and succulent all in all a very attractive wine. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£93.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
From two parcels, two thirds from La Barre and one third from Les Crays, this has deliciously soft, yellow plum fruit with a note of ripe pear. It is easy on the palate with some sweet white peach fruit and a succulent mineral character on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£114.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very attractive with dark strawberry fruit on the nose. More lifted and elegant on the palate with cranberry and redcurrant fruit being added, the finish is crisp and juicy and very Pinot. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£114.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very black cherry fruit and a touch herbal. Weighty and powerful on the palate with plenty of intense fruit flavours. Succulent, round tannins and a juicy freshness brings length to the finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Planted at the end of the 60s, this shows more intense fruit character, darker in profile. It retains the juicy character of the vintage on the palate with raspberry and cherry fruit, a touch of fresh mint and has nice, rounded tannins and a long finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Juicy, fresh, succulent apple fruit with a hint of sweet oak. More of the same on the palate with apple and pear fruit, a little spice and a mineral note on the finish for freshness. 2-7 years.
Case of 6
£138.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Warm, sweet fruit with a tarte tatin note on the nose and palate but with a nice twist of citrus to lift everything. There is plenty of elegance and a fine chalky minerality before a long, concentrated finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£156.00 /
Domaine Leflaive
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Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Very pure on the nose as usual from this Domaine. Plenty of elegant, white fruit with attractive floral accents. It is crisp and mineral but with a sweeter note of white peach coming through bringing a richer tone before a fine crystalline finish. 0-7 years.
Case of 3
£450.00 / -
Still White | Single bottle
Still White
Open and appealing with a wonderful balance of the ripeness of the vintage and the fresh, structure this vineyard gives to its wines. Plenty of weight and richness but with firm structure and body before a very long and elegant finish. 3-9+ years.
Single bottle
£540.00 /
Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Lighter in style but still characterful and flavoursome with bright cherry and berry fruit. A gentle, warm note of vanilla from the oak with enough depth and it is fresh, juicy and clean on the finish. 0-7 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very bright and open full of charming red fruit with a hint of dark cherry too. It has a pleasing herbal note, plenty of sweet fruit and gentle structure, a very enjoyable, classic, village wine. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£204.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A vibrant, fresh, crunchy, fruit character with a hint of smoked meat, just a touch of oak present bringing a pleasing note of spice. Rich and silky on the palate with more crunchy fruit and plenty of freshness to lift the ripe fruit character. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£240.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Showing intensity and depth, a lovely mix of mostly red fruits with a hint of something darker and an elegant floral note too. Lovely weight on the palate, with juicy fruit and an appealing ripe style, very silky tannins and great balance. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£276.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Great concentration and intensity on both the nose and palate this year, the weight suggests this will close up but be a little patient and you will be rewarded there is a lovely, elegant, mineral streak to balance the depth of fruit and fine tannins. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£291.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Situated at the end of the Lavaux valley around 200m from Ruchottes-Chambertin this is seriously good. A heady blend of sweet, ripe, dark fruit with a lighter, mineral, juicy character, some floral notes and beautifully balanced tannins. 3-9+ years.
Case of 6
£390.00 /
Domaine Michel Gros
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Still Red | Single bottle
Still Red
From the higher part of this esteemed vineyard in the lieu-dit of Grand Maupertui, this has structure and heft but still the vibrant fruit of this vintage. Succulent, ripe with both red and black fruits, a note of coffee before a very long and fine finish.
Single bottle
£160.00 / -
Still Red | Single bottle
Still Red
This sees 100% new oak but has such power and body that it swallows it whole! Intense damson fruit, very fine, rounded tannins and a note of dark coffee and bitter chocolate but all beautifully integrated with wonderful depth and great length. 3-9+ years.
Single bottle
£165.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Clean and fresh with a lovely mix of crunchy red and black fruit character rich on the palate with plenty of ripe damson fruit and a note of espresso. Whilst the finish remains fresh, juicy and long. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£216.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A very approachable Gevrey, this is now the fourth vintage of this wine. Attractive sour cherry and berry fruit with some present but rounded tannins and a warming note of spice and good complexity on the finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£234.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
A little closed with an intense nose, darker in character with vanilla oak spice also a note of fresh ginger. It is still elegant on the palate but simmering with power and depth before succulent acidity brings welcome balance and length to the finish. 5-15 years.
Case of 3
£262.50 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Extremely concentrated with rich dark and red fruits even a hint of warm orange zest and spices, the fruit is fresher and crunchier on the palate with more spice and cocoa leading on to a long and concentrated finish. Very fine indeed. 5-15+ years.
Case of 3
£270.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Showing more red fruit on the nose with floral notes and a hint of spice, the palate is fresh and very mineral initially, before a rich and warming feeling of toast and coffee. Plenty of fruit weight and some fine tannins on the finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£342.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very pleasing and pretty nose with predominantly red fruit and sweet floral notes. Some dark chocolate notes are added on the palate with super-concentrated mouth-filling sweetness and beautiful balance. Very good. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£342.00 /
Domaine Odoul Coquard
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| Case of 6
From 3 parcels of vines, two in Gevrey and one in Morey. This is excellent old vine Bourgogne Rouge packed full of lovely, ripe, cherry fruit. Nicely perfumed with good concentration, rounded tannins and a clean juicy finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£102.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Good intensity here with some sweet oak notes amongst the concentrated fruit on both the nose and palate with darker notes of coffee and fruity dark chocolate before vibrant cherry fruit, supple tannins and a pleasant, long, characterful finish. 0-7 years.
Case of 6
£204.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
The 50+ year old vines bring a depth and minerality to the wine. The nose is an attractive mix of red and blue fruits with a hint of toasted teacake, while the palate seems fresher. There is great vibrancy and succulence before a fine, elegant, mineral finish.
Case of 6
£216.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
From two parcels of old vines this has vibrant, fresh red fruits on the nose and even more crunchy fruit on the palate. It is elegantly powerful showing great depth and weight but never seems heavy, remaining elegant throughout. 5-15 years.
Case of 3
£330.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Great intensity here, the power is obvious but so is the fruit, a little darker and a little spicier but always elegant. Rich, floral, spicy, with notes of cherry, mocha, rose and damson and a very fine, persistent finish. 5-15 years.
Case of 3
£330.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Just one barrel from this wonderful vineyard just below Bonnes Mares. It has a beautiful nose with floral notes mixed with the vibrant fruit and a whiff of oak. The palate is juicy and full with silky tannins, plenty of fruit and a long, lifted finish.
Case of 6
£420.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
S‚bastien considers this his third Grand Cru! It has wonderful depth and concentration, the succulent cherry and berry fruit remains juicy and there is warm notes of spice. Wonderfully fine, rounded tannins bring extra depth and length. 5-15 years.
Case of 6
£420.00 /
Domaine Rollin Père et Fils
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Packed full of ripe, succulent strawberry fruit with a gently herby note of mint. This is soft, appealing and very easy to drink with some lovely ripe, red cherry fruit on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£81.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Harvested after the heatwave, this delay has allowed the Hautes Côtes to express some super ripeness while still keeping a freshness and predominantly white fruit character to the wines. Concentrated and mineral with a hint of spice on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£84.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Fresh and juicy on the nose before some lovely mouthwatering damson fruit. There are some fine, silky tannins as well as a nice minerality even a hint of warm citrus on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£120.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
From 60 to 65 year old vines, this has a lovely blend of white fruit with something a little riper and more yellow. There is some sweet peach fruit, as well as acacia flowers and honey. It is fresh and juicy and will be drinkable from the off. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£132.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Fresh and juicy on the nose before some lovely mouthwatering damson fruit. There are some fine, silky tannins as well as a nice minerality even a hint of warm citrus on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 3
£132.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A terroir that always adds freshness to its wines. There is plenty of chunky red fruit verging on some darker fruit and beautifully rounded tannins provide structure before a fresh, attractive finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£177.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
More obvious ripeness on the nose with a slightly darker feel to the fruit and a little more density to the wine. It still retains the juicy vibrant character of the vintage but with wonderfully rounded dark fruit and freshness on the finish for balance.
Case of 6
£216.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Wonderfully rich and weighty with plenty of peachy fruit even a hint of crème caramel. Even juicier on the palate, full of succulent fruit with notes of spice as well as floral hints. A lovely, approachable style. 3-15 years.
Case of 3
£270.00 /
Domaine Tollot Beaut
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
The last plot harvested at this estate, it is full of ripe, plummy fruit with notes of spice from the oak. Plenty of ripe damson fruit, with a mouth-watering succulence and some spicy, toasty oak, plenty of weight and a lovely note of spice on the finish.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Pretty, lighter style with more red fruit character and a hint of warm spices. Juicy and very approachable on the palate with oodles of creamy red cherry and strawberry fruit with fine ripe tannins to finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£192.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A little backward on the nose, this wine usually is when young, on the palate it shows some super, sweet fruit with damsons and something a touch more savoury, plenty of tannin but the profile is soft and silky, before a fine, long finish. 3-9+ years.
Case of 6
£252.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A wonderful blend of red, black and blue fruit with a notable herbal twist of thyme and mint. Plenty of structure but the tannins are well formed and nicely rounded. The whole has a lovely, elegant feel as well as a very long finish. 5-15+ years.
Case of 6
£456.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
A wonderful blend of red, black and blue fruit with a notable herbal twist of thyme and mint. Plenty of structure but the tannins are well formed and nicely rounded. The whole has a lovely, elegant feel as well as a very long finish. 5-15+ years.
Case of 3
£468.00 /
Etienne Sauzet
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Pale in colour with green highlights but plenty of bright, ripe, pear fruit on the nose and palate. It is vibrantly juicy with a lovely ripe citrus character, decent weight, and a wonderful saline character on the finish making it too easy to drink! 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£132.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
An open and intense nose showing orchard fruits, a gentle floral character and hint of fresh hazelnut. The palate is clean, with freshness, plenty of weight from the orchard fruit with a juicy, citrus tang to the mineral, rich finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£300.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
An open and intense nose showing orchard fruits, a gentle floral character and hint of fresh hazelnut. The palate is clean, with freshness, plenty of weight from the orchard fruit with a juicy, citrus tang to the mineral, rich finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 3
£357.00 /
Henri Prudhon et Fils
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Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Classic Bourgogne rouge packed full of crunchy red fruits, strawberries, cranberries and cherries, some decent weight and a lovely easy style. This is juicy and attractive. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£60.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Intense, red fruits on the nose, sweet, wild strawberry fruit with a touch of darker cherry and hint of fresh mint. It is approachable with silky tannins and a fine weight of juicy fruit, all making it supple and easy to drink. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£120.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A super wine from this well-situated vineyard next to Chevalier-Montrachet. Elegant with white flower notes amongst sweet crisp apple fruit. It is rich and concentrated on the palate with fine acidity and lovely balance and a long mineral finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Attractive, white fruit nose with a hint of clove. Plenty of body and texture on the palate and a pleasingly juicy style with a citrus tang and a hint of fresh ginger on the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
This has a lovely, rich, open nose full of cooked apple and pear fruit with a note of honey. A refreshing citrus note of tangerine zest on the palate keeps it all fresh and juicy before a wonderfully concentrated finish which is long in the mouth. 3-7 years.
Case of 6
£276.00 /
Héritiers du Comte Lafon
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Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Also one of the higher vineyards, Bussières has magnificent views down the bucolic Crosne valley. It is always an elegant cuveé with a mineral edge, but maturation in large oval, wooden foudres gives a beautiful soft roundness.
Case of 3
£54.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Apples and pears, citrus, white flowers, and a hint of peach on the nose. There is good weight, a pleasing richness, and a lovely mineral quality that gives excellent length. A charmer that never disappoints and drinks well on release.
Case of 6
£93.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Succulent, opulent, attractive white with ripe peachy fruit initially but some wonderful structure and citrus notes to keep everything fresh and appealing.
Case of 6
£93.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Apples and pears, citrus, white flowers, and a hint of peach on the nose. There is good weight, a pleasing richness, and a lovely mineral quality that gives excellent length. Cellars well in magnum.
Case of 3
£99.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Full of gorgeously ripe and fleshy white orchard fruits, citrus and peach that leans into the generosity of the vintage but with super energy and freshness too. Ample, rounded, lifted and long.
Case of 6
£108.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Nicely balanced and cooler than the vintage might suggest, showing a touch of smoke, then peaches, apricots and that aromatic Muscat element. Lots to love!
Case of 6
£108.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Full of gorgeously ripe and fleshy white orchard fruits, citrus and peach that leans into the generosity of the vintage but with super energy and freshness too. Ample, rounded, lifted and long.
Case of 3
£114.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
The ripeness of the vintage shines here, offering rich and aromatic stone fruits, and juicy citrus that goes beyond lime and lemon. Weighty but structured and nicely balanced, with superb length of flavour. Delicious!
Case of 6
£126.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Such a stylish and poised wine - a ripe mix of citrus, white fruits, and peach fuzz but with a tantalising coolness, lively acidity and a lacy minerality. Great definition and drive.
Case of 6
£126.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Such a stylish and poised wine - a ripe mix of citrus, white fruits, and peach fuzz but with a tantalising coolness, lively acidity and a lacy minerality. Great definition and drive, and in magnum it will age nicely.
Case of 3
£132.00 /
Michel Prunier et Fille
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A gentle, sweet apple and pear character to the fruit with a hint of peach there too. It has good weight, a lovely mouthfeel and a little oak is present. The finish is fresh and juicy with a hint of pineapple and a pleasing saline note at the end. 0-5 yea
Case of 6
£132.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A restrained nose with some black cherry fruit. On the palate the fruit has plenty of concentration and sweetness, tannins are present but are well-rounded and already integrated. Bright, black cherry fruit dominates with a gentle spice on the finish. 3-9
Case of 6
£144.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
A restrained nose with some black cherry fruit. On the palate the fruit has plenty of concentration and sweetness, tannins are present but are well-rounded and already integrated. Bright, black cherry fruit dominates with a gentle spice on the finish. 3-9
Case of 3
£159.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Weighty, full of cherry and berry fruit but more savoury here, a gentle toast from the oak comes through and a warm spice note. More power, weight and depth in this wine with rounded tannins and a pleasingly elegant finish. Great value. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£162.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 12
Still Red
This is very attractive with a lovely, elegant, floral character as well as a hint of nutshell. Charming fresh fruit with minerality and a touch of butter on the finish. A very approachable easy style. 0-5 years.
Case of 12
£162.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 12
Still Red
Very perfumed with notes of ripe raspberries, wild strawberries and a touch on fresh mint. The palate has lovey sweet berry fruit with a note of sous bois, some tannins bring structure and body before a succulent finish ending with a note of bergamot. 0-5
Case of 12
£168.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Weighty, full of cherry and berry fruit but more savoury here, a gentle toast from the oak comes through and a warm spice note. More power, weight and depth in this wine with rounded tannins and a pleasingly elegant finish. Great value. 5-15 years.
Case of 3
£177.00 /
Moreau-Naudet et Fils
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Taut citrus lemon character on the nose with beautiful balance, some chalky notes and attractive white fruits on the palate. On the finish there is just a hint of blossom honey.
Case of 6
£96.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
There is excellent mineral intensity here, concentration of course with robust honeyed fruit to balance that seam of acidity. Creamy, balanced and delicious. Really succulent with good weight.
Case of 6
£117.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Forêts is part of the larger Montmains 1er cru, being in the centre it has both weight and minerality. It is full of sweet, ripe, citrus fruit but beautifully balanced with an ozone freshness.
Case of 6
£156.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
With floral aromas and lovely concentrated fruit, this is perhaps the estate's most expressive wine. The palate is spicy, almondy and, almost fat, if Chablis can ever be such a thing!
Case of 6
£156.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
The grands crus are all found on the right bank of the valley, Valmur is a natural amphitheatre facing south-west, this gives great ripeness and depth as well as character.
Case of 6
£330.00 /
Méo-Camuzet
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| Case of 6
Case of 6
£204.00 /
René Bouvier
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
A gentle note of vanilla, toast and honey on the nose. This is a generous Bourgogne Blanc showing plenty of weight of white fruit with some riper yellow fruits too. It is clean and fresh on the palate with a lovely citrus finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£108.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
An attractive, red fruit nose with hints of something darker. Lovely weight and mouthfeel on the palate show good depth some nice integrated tannins and a succulent plummy finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
A wonderful nose of perfumed red and black fruit with notes of spice and a hint of undergrowth. It is succulent and shows great depth from the old vines, it is complex and very mineral on the finish. 5-15 years.
Case of 3
£180.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
This is a stony site which always endows the wine with plenty of mineral energy. It has very perfumed, aromatic, raspberry fruit with hint of red rose petal, plenty of mineral structure and gentle tannins before a ripe and juicy finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£192.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
A proper Village Gevrey from 7 parcels, this is pleasantly open and accessible already. Some lovely, silky black fruits and notes of spice, this is juicy, round and approachable. 5-15 years.
Case of 6
£270.00 /
Roche & Domaine de Bellene
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Lovely honey and pear fruit, this is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Aligoté. The Aligoté brings a fresher lighter character to the wine, which is charmingly open and sweet fruited with a touch of nuttiness on the finish. 0-3 years.
Case of 6
£69.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 12
Still Red
Chock-full of pretty, red, fruit, plenty of wild strawberry and raspberry character joined on the palate by some silky, rounded tannins adding depth and body before a lovely juicy finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 12
£102.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Lots of darker fruit character here, mouth-watering damson fruit combines with present but ripe tannins to give grip. There is plenty of depth and some lovely length to the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£105.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Inviting, white flower nose over white peach fruit with a sweet, honey character. It is soft and easy on the palate with oodles of juicy fruit but with fine acidity and a long, elegant finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£105.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very aromatic raspberry fruit with hints of blackcurrant and cherries. It is big and generous on the palate with some rounded tannins. There is a lovely, sweet, ripeness to the fruit before a crisp, red cherry which adds a lightness to the finish. 0-5 years.
Case of 6
£105.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Inviting, white flower nose over white peach fruit with a sweet, honey character. It is soft and easy on the palate with oodles of juicy fruit but with fine acidity and a long, elegant finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 3
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Pretty, perfumed, floral nose with gentle red fruits, richer on the palate showing more body, ripe tannins, plenty of juicy strawberry and raspberry fruit with an elegant freshness on the finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£150.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Clean and fresh with good, succulent berry fruit, the palate has a good blend of soft tannins, spicy oak and summer pudding fruit before a fresh finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£168.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Clean and fresh with good, succulent berry fruit, the palate has a good blend of soft tannins, spicy oak and summer pudding fruit before a fresh finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 3
£213.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 6
Still Red
Very elegant with generous, fruit character and a gently perfumed note. There are some silky tannins on the palate with a lovely mineral edge, plenty of richness with lovely weight and depth on the finish. 3-9 years.
Case of 6
£216.00 / -
Still Red | Case of 3
Still Red
Plenty of dark strawberry fruit on the nose with an attractive rose petal note. Generous on the palate with sweet and juicy fruit. Fine, silky tannins are present but balanced, before a long finish. 5-15+ years.
Case of 3
£240.00 /
Samuel Billaud
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Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Fresh and pure with a tight core of minerality and silky white fruits. This has a wonderful smooth texture with lingering flavours and is positive and lively.
Case of 6
£105.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Focused and balanced with pure fruit flavours, apples and pears but also greengages. Lingering and silky with really good mineraily and excellent length. Stunning wine from the rising star of Chablis.
Case of 6
£120.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Focused and balanced with pure fruit flavours, apples and pears but also greengages. Lingering and silky with really good mineraily and excellent length. Stunning wine from the rising star of Chablis.
Case of 3
£144.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Full and creamy with wonderful depth of fruit, showing flavours of green plums and apples with lovely acidity to give balance. Clean and positive on the palate with great depth, vivacity and drive.
Case of 6
£240.00 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Full and rich with wonderful ripeness and concentration. 20% is fermented in barrel which gives a bit of roundness and breadth. Creamy and long with white and green fruits and good acidity to give balance.
Case of 6
£282.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Full and rich with wonderful ripeness and concentration. 20% is fermented in barrel which gives a bit of roundness and breadth. Creamy and long with white and green fruits and good acidity to give balance.
Case of 3
£298.50 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Full and rich with wonderful ripeness and concentration. 20% is fermented in barrel which gives a bit of roundness and breadth. Creamy and long with white and green fruits and good acidity to give balance.
Case of 3
£298.50 / -
Still White | Case of 6
Still White
Soft and full, complex and rich. 50% is fermented in oak giving hints of spice to go with the creamy fruit and minerality with saline touches. This has great length and intensity.
Case of 6
£534.00 / -
Still White | Case of 3
Still White
Soft and full, complex and rich. 50% is fermented in oak giving hints of spice to go with the creamy fruit and minerality with saline touches. This has great length and intensity.
Case of 3
£558.00 /