Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | د.إ2,875.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village is more backward on the nose compared to the Fixin: blackberry, undergrowth and touch of wilted iris petal. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. This feels lithe and sensual, the oak neatly integrated with a silky smooth finish. This should be a peach once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) | د.إ1,915.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village has an attractive nose with quite generous red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, hints of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, tensile and citrus-fresh with an orange peel infused finish. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ1,035.00 | |||||
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Indulge in an unparalleled oenological delight with the Bertrand Bachelet Maranges 1er Cru La Fussiere 2019. Produced in the prestigious Burgundy region of France, this vintage stands out with its exceptional pedigree. Bertrand Bachelet, a respected name in winemaking, intricately crafts it in small batches to ensure superior quality. With vineyards located in the village of Maranges, the climatic conditions and terroir impart unique characteristics to the wine. The producer employs traditional winemaking techniques to accentuate the intrinsic traits of Pinot Noir, the dominant grape in this vino. The rich, perfectly balanced notes of red fruits, vanilla and oak, intricately layered with a lingering minerality, make a dramatic statement. The 2019 Maranges 1er Cru La Fussiere is robust yet refined, exhibiting a complexity that reveals itself subtly. Whether you are a seasoned sommelier or a budding enthusiast, the Bertrand Bachelet Maranges 1er Cru La Fussiere 2019 guarantees a memorable tasting experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ2,440.00 | |||||
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Bitouzet Prieur Meursault Clos Cromin 2018 is an exquisite Burgundy white crafted by Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur, a distinguished vineyard renowned for producing wines of stellar quality in Volnay and Meursault, France. Taking advantage of its exceptional south-east exposure, Meursault's 'Clos Cromin' microclimate allows the hand-harvested Chardonnay to display rich aromatic complexity. Traditional vinification is painstakingly followed, with gentle pressing and aging in oak barrels, 20%-25% of which are new, to enhance structure and balance. The result is a wine boasting intense aromas of yellow fruits, butter, vanilla and brioche. The Bitouzet Prieur Meursault Clos Cromin 2018 offers a sumptuous, harmonious palate, underscored by an enchanting minerality and a lively acidity, leading to a lingering finish. This jewel in the Bitouzet-Prieur portfolio truly encapsulates the Timeless elegance and sophistication of fine French Burgundy whites, worthy of the most discerning palates. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ62,530.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the exquisite Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2009, a fine Burgundy red wine cultivated by revered vintner Jean-Yves Bizot of Domaine Bizot. Based in the heart of Vosne-Romanée village in France, Bizot is renowned for his handcrafted, micro-production approach and commitment to old school winemaking methods. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2009 is no exception. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, this vintage exhibits a compelling complexity and purity. Following a meticulous growing season, the harvested grapes are destemmed before fermentation in open top wooden vats, ensuring the preservation of the authentic varietal character. The wine is subsequently aged in new French oak barrels, intensifying its depth and structure. The resulting wine offers a splendid harmony of rich fruit nuances, delicate spiciness and robust tannins. Savour the Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2009's elegant body, lingering finish and delightful balance of power and finesse. It is an alluring testament to Bizot's masterful winemaking craftsmanship. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) | د.إ3,680.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)(a berry-by-berry selection from the bottom of the slope; this never goes through malo; 195 g/l r.s.; bottled in 375-ml. format): Bright medium gold. Classic, high-toned scents of dried apricot, honey, crumbly buttery pastry shell and toffee. Incredibly dense and thick but also surprisingly racy, with its utterly seamless flavors of dried fruits, spices, hazelnut and marzipan framed and carried by almost lemony acidity. Wonderfully penetrating, exhilaratingly high-toned wine with great texture, lift and length. This is really a remarkable thing to do with Chardonnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) | د.إ9,475.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)Bonneau du Martray’s 2006 Corton-Charlemagne (magnum) opens with a super-classic bouquet of slate, crushed rocks and hints of reduction. Bracing and intense and energetic, the 2006 flows with superb focus and pure mineral-drenched cut. From magnum, the 2006 is simply dazzling and appears to have many years of fine drinking ahead of it. 95 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) | د.إ18,590.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)I thought the 2009 Corton-Charlemagne from Bonneau du Martray was simply brilliant. Perhaps it was the magnum format, but the 2009 was fabulous, with all of the signature mineral, slate and citrus notes given a little extra richness by the warmth of the year. What a gorgeous wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) | د.إ10,320.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) | د.إ9,475.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a reductive nose but there is some fine fruit here, touches of orange pith, honeysuckle and melted candle wax. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a hint of wood to be subsumed on the entry, impressive depth with a slightly toasty finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) | د.إ1,105.00 | |||||
Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Beaune Aux Coucherias 1er Cru, from the climat that I can never pronounce correctly, includes 65% whole bunch, which is neatly disguised on the nose that offer dark plum, blackberry, briary and almost flinty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite edgy and tensile, a little angular in texture towards the finish with wonderful vitality and backbone. Again, there is an almost Pommard-like structure but there is still plenty of elegance here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ1,840.00 | |||||
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Distinguished by its eloquent expression of the Beaune terroir, the Boris Champy Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2021 is a testament to fine French winemaking. Boris Champy, renowned agronomist and oenologist, meticulously harvests from the partially historic limestone-clay vineyards of Coucherias, in the heart of Burgundy's Beaune appellation. The wine displays the unique characteristics of biodynamic viticulture with sustainable vineyard management. Hand-harvested grapes are vinified naturally, giving rise to a dazzling Pinot Noir unencumbered by excessive oenological intervention. The sublime balance of ripe fruit, integrated tannins and vivacious acidity render the Boris Champy Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2021 an epitome of elegance. Its ageing potential, refined by 18 months in oak barrels, suggests a promising evolution. This wine delivers a brilliant representation of the vintage's idiosyncrasies, showcasing Burgundy's signature complexity and depth. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ981.00 | |||||
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Experience a bottle of Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Le Clous Altitude 377 2019, a true oenophile's delight. This exclusive vintage heralds from a prestigious region - the cradle of Bourgogne wines- and possesses a sophisticated complexity befitting true lovers of world-class wine. Produced by renowned winemaker Boris Champy, a man dedicated to crafting wines which express the idiosyncrasies of their terroir, it is vinified in French oak barrels and aged for an average of 14 months, cultivating its nuanced character and style. With its spectacular high altitude vineyard origin, this wine delivers a bright ruby colour, indulgent aromas of ripe cherry and wild strawberry, and subtle hints of spice and undergrowth. Its balanced structure and refined tannins culminate in a lasting, elegant finish, making the Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Le Clous Altitude 377 2019 an unforgettable wine-imbibing experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ908.00 | |||||
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The Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Le Clous Altitude 377 2020 is an exceptional wine crafted by celebrated Burgundy winemaker, Boris Champy. This gem hails from the distinctly elevated, limestone-rich vineyards of Les Clous, in the prestigious Hautes Cotes de Beaune sub-region. Hand-picked and sorted, the Chardonnay grapes are then meticulously matured in French oak barrels, harnessing the terroir's remarkable minerality in a nuanced harmony with elegant fruit essence. The 2020 vintage presents indisputable aromatic finesse, encapsulating fleshy white fruit notes intertwined with delicate floral undertones. On the palate, it unfolds with rich complexity and graceful balance, crowning a refreshing, lengthened finish. This limited production wine, steeped in the century-old heritage of Boris Champy, is a testament to the classic Burgundian viticulture. Experience taste transcendence with the Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Le Clous Altitude 377 2020. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ1,010.00 | |||||
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Introducing Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Montagne 382 2021, an exceptional vintage that reflects the perennial expertise and passion of renowned winemaker Boris Champy. Rooted in the elevated limestone-clay soils of the Burgundy's Hautes Cotes de Beaune region, these hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes reach exceptional ripeness, lending a concentrated and elegant flavour profile to the wine. The unparalleled character of this wine arises from its 12-month maturation within French oak barrels, adding layers of complexity to its velvety dark fruit undertones. It exhibits a perfect blend of power and delicacy, with the expressive fruitiness of fresh red berries complemented by subtle hints of spice and minerality. Boris Champy's commitment to sustainable viticulture is reflected in every sip of Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Montagne 382 2021, translating the very essence of its terroir into an unforgettable tasting experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ10,765.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) | د.إ2,085.00 | |||||
Decanter (93)Bouchard's evocatively named parcel is a monopoly holding that covers 3.9ha on sand and gravel soils in the heart of Beaune Grèves. Picked early but still pretty ripe, this has tobacco pouch and clove aromas from 20% whole bunches, layers of mulberry and raspberry fruit, aromatic 20% new wood and a backdrop of sinewy, granular tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (DC) | د.إ2,770.00 | |||||
Decanter (96)From Jeroboam. Bouchard purchased the site in 1791 and now hold 3.92ha. Fred Weber describes the vineyard as the 'fillet mignon' within Beaune-Grèves. Not surprisingly given the age/bottle size, primary characters are very dominant but there is clearly massive potential here. As the wine breathes, lovely aromas of raspberry/blackberry and violets evolve. Rich, ripe, pure dark fruit on the palate, subtle oak, mouthfilling and concentrated, with silky tannin and vibrant acidity providing the structure for long-term ageing. A great vintage and a great Beaune Premier Cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) | د.إ7,035.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)This is all on the red soil part of Bonnes Mares, vinified with 100% whole bunches. Pretty lighter brighter colour, some reduction, then whole bunch strawberries. Generous fruit on the palate, quite complex, very stylish and with fine promise. A fine long aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-97 (IB) | د.إ4,350.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-97)A low key lemon and lime colour. Clean fresh and classic on the nose. A very typical fresh stony palate, lightly washed in citrus, with enough flesh to provide the body necessary for ageing, and a fine, long, persistently mineral finish. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: November 2022 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 17 (JR) | د.إ2,975.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Mid garnet. Pale shaded rim. Intense nose with some sweet-and-salty character. It's not especially weighty but the nose is definitely more intense than that of the premiers crus. Edgy red-fruit and tamarind character. A bold wine. Long with quite a dry finish at this point. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 94 (TA) | د.إ2,770.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)These vines sit at 270 meters and more or less right on the limestone slab of the old quarry. Dried cranberries and pomegranate seeds offer tingly fruit vibrancy that gives the fruit a lofty, airy quality. The tannins tenderly nudge at the sides of the palate and fade gently on the lingering finish. 2023-30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (TA) | د.إ2,875.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)The 2 hectares 65 - with one parcel mid-slope and one further up - of this Premier Cru are always the first that Fr d ric harvests in Meursault. This is a delightful Genevri res, resplendent in floral aromas. The palate shows chamomile, vanilla extract, wild flower honey, pluots and green gauges. The mid-palate has a welcoming sappiness elevated by prancing acidity. 2022-30 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (TA) | د.إ2,675.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (95)Two parcels – one in the upper reaches that gives lemon zest aromatics and one in the bottom in the old quarry that contributes saltiness – combine into a generous, one-hectare holding. Complexity looms on the nose and a similar, sultry concentration follows on the palate. The whole, resolutely suave package is lifted by buoyant acidity. It is very "digestible", as the Bourguignons would say. Baked apples, plentiful sweet spice and bread crust linger on the finish. 2023-35 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) | د.إ1,320.00 | |||||
Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Monthélie Clos Les Champs Fulliot 1er Cru comes from 0.9 hectares of vine. It was the second parcel to be picked because of its warm microclimate, yet I find more precision on the Les Duresses. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a mixture of red and black fruit and touches of dark chocolate and tar. There is more elegance and terroir expression on the Les Duresses this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) | د.إ18,885.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)The 2017 Montrachet Grand Cru has a slight reduction on the nose, although it is nothing to get too worried about. I think it has exceptional mineralité covered up by its youth. The medium-bodied palate is taut, fresh and quite saline, with a fine bead of acidity and some vanilla-y oak toward the very saline finish, though that will be eaten with bottle age. There is outstanding precision on the aftertaste, and that seems to be accentuated with aeration. I gave this a tepid reaction from barrel, but here in bottle, it received my highest score out of over two hundred 2017s. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (DC) | د.إ13,185.00 | |||||
Decanter (97)Bouchard’s holding here is superb: 0.90ha on the edge of the Puligny side at midslope between Ramonet and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. In 2019, Bouchard emphasised the richness by picking this parcel last. Ripe apples, white flowers and even a touch of honey make their appearance on the nose, while the texture on the palate is unctuous and deep without being heavy. There is still enough freshness to keep this lively through the intensely long finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (JS) | د.إ1,830.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95)This a firm and pretty red with a solid tannin backbone to the medium body. Ripe fruit with some walnut, tobacco, and floral undertones. It’s long and flavorful. Balanced and firm. Classic style. Drink in 2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) | د.إ6,120.00 | |||||
Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose. |
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