France

Burgundy

Burgundy, the mythical home of wines made from Pinot Noir & Chardonnay … don’t forget Aligoté & Gammay too!

Located in the middle of France on the eastern side. There is no other wine region that has been defined in such incredible detail. Each vineyard has been named and classified. Within these vineyards their are also Lieux Dits  referring to a specific part of a vineyard or region recognized for its own topographic or historical specificities.

This detailed definition allows for the equally detailed exploration of terroir. Hereditary tittle law in France has seen vineyards split between siblings generation after generation. Many incredibly small parcels producing only enough grapes to yield a single barrel of wine exist. This further extends our ability to see terroir in action vs the hand of the maker with many of the great vineyards having dozens of owners each producing minuscule volumes of wine.

The opportunity to taste them side by side is becoming increasingly difficult as scarcity drives prices up!

The most famous and coveted wines are the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of the Côte de Nuits and Côte du Beaune. Together they form a narrow escarpment running north-south over a distances of less than 50kms.

Much further north the Chardonnay from Chablis stands comfortably on it’s own two feet with some delicious mineral, fine wines with insane ability to age.

To the south excellent wines are produced in the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, home to Chardonnays of exceptional value & personality.

Further again the Gammay from Beaujolais represents some of the beast value wines from Burgundy.

We’ve shared a series of articles in the Wine Bites Mag “Getting Your Head Around Burgundy” deep diving into the region.

Where marginal climate saw a high proportion of tough vintages in Burgundy. In ability to rippen grapes is less often a problem today. Catastrophic frosts and hail storms more of an issue.

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Louis Boillot-Barthod Moulin-à-Vent ‘Plantier de Favre’ 2019
“The most powerful wine in the range is the 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Le Plantier de Favre, a rich and ripe cuvée that wafts from the glass with notes of cherries, rose petals and blackberries, framed by a subtle patina from its élevage in used oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with an ample mid-palate and succulent acids, it's fleshy and enveloping, concluding with an expansive finish.” William Kelly, The Wine Advocate
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Louis Boillot-Barthod Moulin-à-Vent ‘Brussellions’ 2019

Louis Boillot-Barthod Moulin-à-Vent ‘Brussellions’ 2019

Gamay Noir | Moulin à Vent, Beaujolais

“One of the more perfumed, elegant wines in this year's collection is the 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Les Brussellions, a medium to full-bodied, ample and layered red evocative of plums, red berries, rose petals and spices. Deep and concentrated, it's structured around ultra-refined tannins.” William Kelly, The Wine Advocate
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Louis Boillot-Barthod Fleurie ‘Grille Midi’ 2019

Louis Boillot-Barthod Fleurie ‘Grille Midi’ 2019

Gamay Noir | Moulin à Vent, Beaujolais

“Aromas of raspberries, plums, peonies and warm spices introduce the 2019 Fleurie Grille-Midi, a medium to full-bodied, layered and lively wine that's delicate and refined, with ripe tannins and a succulent core of fruit. As was the case in 2018, this is one of the most elegant wines in the range.” William Kelly, The Wine Advocate
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Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' 2022
Here too there is enough wood influence suffusing the aromas of mineral reduction, pretty floral wisps, spice and iodine to merit mentioning. I very much like the sophisticated texture of the acceptably concentrated middleweight flavors that deliver excellent depth and length on the firm, youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. Unlike the Fourchaume which could be reasonably approached young, this more compact effort will need at least a few years of keeping first.Burghound ♥ Sweet Spo
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Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Rully Rouge 1er Cru 'Clos du Chapitre' 2022
Very good. Savoury, earthy, dark, wonderful textural, refinement, layers of red and black fruits & a little spice. Beautifully made. Musk and woody herb / stalk. An impressive rendition particularly for this coin. Balanced by a lovely line of natural acid  and excellent fine tannins with just the right amount of grip for the fruit weight. There’s a lot of pleasure to be had here and it will definitely offer more over the coming years.Jancis Robinson MW has written that the wines f
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Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis 'Vauprin' 2020
“A nose of freshness – almost cold and saline – it has my attention. Mouth-filling. Super energy to this wine – plenty of citrus bitters again that slightly modify the texture – interestingly you note the barrel more in the flavours this time than the aromas – the reverse of the last wine – but the elevage was the same. Again, a great wine but wait 2 -3 years”Bill Nanson“More lemon than lime, a little touch of coconut, the wine has the intensity to handle it, amazin
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Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis 'Vauprin' 2021
“Another wine which started out in wood for 50% of the volume, which may explain the light coconut touch. Great floral points alongside, such energy of fruit, primary yellow notes, clean concentrated citrus zest, long saline finish. Another beautiful wine from this site.”Jasper Morris 90-92 Points 5-Star Wine
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Domaine Louis Boillot Bourgogne 2022

Domaine Louis Boillot Bourgogne 2022

Pinot Noir | France, Burgundy

There is a level of sophistication that you typically only see at the next level up, the village wines! “A fresh and bright nose freely reveals its aromas of mostly red berries and soft spice nuances. The sleek, delicious and punchy middleweight flavors exude a bracing salinity on the ever-so-mildly rustic finale that delivers sneaky good length. This is a quality Bourgogne and well-worth a look plus it should repay several years of keeping.” Allen Meadows, 86-89 Points ♥ Outstanding Top
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Domaine Henri Germain Côte d’Or Blanc 2018

Domaine Henri Germain Côte d’Or Blanc 2018

Chardonnay | Meursault, Burgundy

"A notably ripe yet still attractively fresh nose flashes a hint of exotic fruit character on the notes of white peach, poached pear and whiff of lychee. There is once again very good energy to the delicious, round and rich flavors that also deliver fine length on the clean and dry finish."Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Domaine Thibert Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Heritage 2018
75 Year Old Vines!

Domaine Thibert Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Heritage 2018

Chardonnay | Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy

“Pretty aromas of peach, white flowers, green apple and lemon rind. There is excellent, indeed almost painful, intensity to the solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the bone dry and citrus-suffused finish. At least some patience advised. ♥ OutstandingAllen Meadows, Burghound
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Georges Deschamps Chablis 1er Cru Fauchaume 'Vaupulan' 2020
Lovely wine, beautifully made harmonious, long fine layered, of great complexity, softer acid profile, yet plenty of acid, a textural feat! Excellent development.Citrus and pith, with a good phenolic textural play. Nicely balanced, on a lower perceived acid bent for the region. Chalky feel. Plenty of fun. Subtle leesy funk, with great clarity.Fauchaume has a number of Lieux Dits that you'll see on the label: Vaulorent, Fontenay, Vaupulan amongst them.
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Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Bourgogne Blanc 'Les Gravières' 2023
Barthod’s Bourgogne Blanc, made from Chardonnay planted in the late 2010s. It was the estate’s first commercial white wine (they previously produced only tiny, family-use whites from old Pinot Beurot and Chardonnay vines). The Les Graviers vineyard, named for its stony soils and located near Les Bon Batons, on the edge of Chambolle, saw its first release from the 2020 vintage, with élevage set at 50% used 500-litre oak and 50% terracotta amphora. The 2023 is delicious: both fleshy and racy
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