Domain Claude Dugat is a tiny domaine in Burgundy with cult status, and the quality to match. These are unusually rich, concentrated wines, without any feel of over extraction. Though there is a sumptuous outer layer which makes... Read More
A long celebrated and beloved family in Gevrey-Chambertin, with roots dating back to the 19th century in Gevrey. Since 2013 they have been farming with an emphasis on organic procedures as well as incorporating some biodynamic... Read More
Clos Saint Denis is located in the celebrated village of Morey, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. A wide range of aromas drift from the glass: floral, fruity, spicy and mineral. Floral and mineral flavors develop further... Read More
As readers will know, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru consists entirely of declassified young vine Musigny, and the wine naturally bears a certain resemblance to its big brother, unfurling in the glass with aromas of ripe cherries,... Read More
Super-ripe blackberry and plum fruit touched with leather, spice and smoke. The texture is impressively dense and concentrated, yet the wine never loses its silky elegance which lingers invitingly on the long finish. This is a... Read More
This white wine made from Chardonnay comes from a very well situated plot of vines and enjoys a magnificent and complex terroir as it is planted on the scree of Montrachet, THE most sought after Grand Cru of the Côte de... Read More
P'tit Max comes from Breton's oldest (we're talking 130 years old) Morgon vines and is his most serious wine of all. You'll find no chemical additions in Breton's vineyards or winery. The wine is aged for ten... Read More
The name ‘Poruzots' originates from the word ‘Porroux' which means ‘stony place' in the local patois. It refers to the chalky terroir that confers a particular minerality and tautness to this premier... Read More
The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes is superb, wafting from the glass with a complex bouquet of warm spices, raspberries, cherries, dark chocolate and candied peel. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied,... Read More
Domaine Jean Grivot is among the great names in Burgundian wine. Étienne Grivot and his wife Marielle took over from Étienne’s father Jean Grivot in 1987. The vineyards are densely planted and farmed organically... Read More
A generous and elegant wine with intense aromas of flower, brioche and candied lemon, evolving towards nuances of grilled hazelnut and spice as the wine matures. On the palate, the wine is straightforward, with a nice texture... Read More
This is a special wine. The nose is so balanced and deep with notes of lemon oil, honeysuckle, vanilla custard, yellow flowers, and poached pears. This is the kind of nose to get lost in and just contemplate as it evolves in the... Read More
2002 was a qualitatively superb vintage with a track record of amazing consistency for 20 year+ old wine.What’s most remarkable about the Ampeau wines is their ability to age effortlessly over the course of decades while... Read More