Premier Cru - Red Burgundy RSS/RDF Feed http://www.premiercru.net/premier/jsp/xml/premiercrurburg.php http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36272 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41017 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41012 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41013 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41016 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41015 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=41014 96 points Burghound: "Here the nose is completely, even radically different with much more deeply pitched red and blue fruit aromas nuanced by notes of the sauvage, underbrush, leather and tea that are in perfect keeping with the powerful, fresh and sleekly muscled flavors blessed with ample underlying mid-palate sap and a serious, indeed almost brooding quality yet the finish explodes on the phenomenally long backend. This is a comparatively big but balanced effort that should age gracefully for years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40979 95 points Burghound: "A surprisingly elegant and dense red berry fruit nose that is at once earthy and ever so mildly animale delivers breathtaking complexity complements to perfection the big, rich and sleekly muscled flavors that are very firmly structured but not aggressively so and the sheer depth of material on the palate-drenching but youthfully austere finish is outstanding. This is a powerful Clos de Vougeot that, like several of these grands crus, will need plenty of cellar time." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40977 95 points Burghound: "A distinctly cool and reserved yet elegant nose of red berry, plum, violets, spice and pure dark cherry aromas slides gracefully and seamlessly into naturally sweet, precise, mineral-driven and mouth filling flavors underpinned by buried tannins and absolutely terrific length. This is a vibrant and very sophisticated wine with a seductive inner-mouth perfume that is at once stylish and classy." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40978 93 points Burghound: "A reserved yet high-toned nose that is intensely spicy and includes notes of anise, clove, cinnamon and hoisin-infused black berry fruit aromas and this spiciness continues onto the rich, ripe and strikingly intense broad-shouldered flavors that are sweet and suave yet manage to retain a fine sense of detail on the seductive and notably long finish. This isn't quite as concentrated as the Vignerondes but it's equally powerful." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40975 89 points Burghound: "This is quite ripe with plum and violet aromas nuanced by warm earth hints that can also be found on the very round and relatively approachable middle weight flavors that possess a velvety mouth feel on the lightly mineral suffused finish. Solid if not exceptional quality for its level." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40974 96 points Burghound: " A deep, brooding and almost taciturn nose of ripe black berry fruit, intense violet notes and spice hints and warm earth gives way to sweet, rich and exceptionally fresh big-bodied flavors that are textured and completely saturate the palate with buckets of dry extract while at the same time buffering the ripe but very firm tannins, all wrapped in a stunningly long finish that has some of the best overall complexity of the entire range. This too will need ample patience but should more than reward the wait. A knock-out." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40981 96 points Burghound: "The most aromatically complex wine to this point with seductively attractive earthy red berry fruit aromas that offer an exuberant spiciness with a contrasting touch of underbrush which merge into elegant and very fine mineral-infused middle weight flavors that are rich, intense and possess impressive mid-palate concentration as well as a subtle minerality. I very much like the poise this wine displays as it's harmonious, transparent and beautifully well-balanced. This is perhaps not as concentrated as the biggest of these eight grands crus but the impeccable harmony confers a Zen-like calm to this wine." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40980 95 points Burghound: "A distinctly floral but noticeably cooler and more elegant nose that is strikingly complex as well as spicy, pure and airy merges into powerful and punchy medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a precise and hugely long and delineated finish. This is a beautifully balanced, focused and refined effort that will need every bit of at least a decade to really be at its best. Reference standard juice." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40973 91 points Burghound: "A very ripe and expressive nose that is classic Vosne features highly spiced aromas of violets, rose petal and black cherry nuanced with hints of earth leads to impressively concentrated and comparatively powerful flavors that possess a velvety texture as well as much better than average volume and ample finishing punch, all wrapped in a finale where the firm tannins are almost invisible due to all of the buffering sap." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40972 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40964 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40968 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40962 93-95 points Burghound: "In contrast to the aromatic expressiveness of the Chapelle and CSD, this is completely backward and even intense swirling coaxes only the most reluctant hints of stunningly complex earthy red and black pinot fruit aromas but that are completely in keeping with the brooding, intense and jaw droppingly powerful and concentrated, chewy and deep flavors that possess a finish seemingly without end. Like its stable mates, this is an exceptionally serious wine of immense depth and one that will also age for an exceptionally long time." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33823 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=24217 93 points Burghound: "As it usually is, this is the class of the range with its ripe, elegant and dense aromas that are actually quite pure as the wood is only a background element and one can literally smell the concentration as the ripe and cool fruit is incredibly dense, nuanced and complex. The rich, dense and mouth coating impressively scaled flavors are equally potent as this stains and drenches the palate with chewy pinot extract and culminates in a textured, structured and superbly long finish that should be capable of extended aging. If there is a nit it's that this is not at present impressively complex but with the underlying material this has, it should come in time." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40950 88-91 points Tanzer: "Bright cherry-red color. Red cherry on the nose. Supple and essentially gentle wine with a restrained sweetness and moderate complexity. Builds nicely toward the back, finishing with dusty tannins and lovely subtle persistence. This fruit received a soft extraction, noted Laurent, who told me this was the first year he bought this lot." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36878 87-90 points Tanzer: "Bright ruby-red. Minerals and a bit of smoky reduction on the nose. Sweet and plush if a bit youthfully disjointed today, as the creamy fruit has not yet absorbed the wine's oak element. Finishes with broad tannins and a slight toughness. As supple as this is, it's showing awkwardly today." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34202 89-92 points Tanzer: "(from century-old vines, according to Laurent) Deep ruby-red. Superripe cherry and minerals on the nose. Fat and creamy-sweet, with palate-saturating fullness. This is like a syrup of pinot noir. Very concentrated, liqueur-like wine that finishes with big, dusty tannins." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34210 89-91 points Tanzer: "(the vines here range from 35 to 100 years of age, according to Laurent, but he doesn't indicate Vieilles Vignes on the label in the lesser years) Good deep, bright red. Reserved but nuanced nose suggests dark cherry and minerals. Densely packed and rather powerful, with a flavor of dark chocolate. Not particularly sweet or pliant today. Finishes with big, broad tannins and a trace of youthful dryness." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34214 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40917 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40918 95 points Burghound:: "In 2006, the Beaux Monts is perhaps the one wine in the Leroy range that truly exceeds its normal level of excellence with a more elegant and higher-toned nose of anise, soy, hoisin and cinnamon that reside in the layered, cool and relatively reserved blue and black fruit aromas. The detailed, pure, energetic and driving flavors brim with minerality and are underpinned by sophisticated tannins and culminate in simply spectacular length. I love the underlying tension here and this is a stunner of a wine packed with potential but be prepared to wait. Sheer class." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39726 88-91 Burghound: "Discreet wood spice notes and very ripe blue berry, cherry and hints of cassis with subtle floral notes merge into rich, rich and firmly structured flavors that are bigger than what I usually find with Feusselottes, all wrapped in mouth coating finish. This is impressively scaled and delicious with a bit more depth than the Les Cras though if there is a nit, this lacks a bit of energy. Still, it?s a very attractive wine for drinking over the next decade, perhaps a bit longer. (88-91)/2012+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38259 94-96 points Burghound: "Allow me to cut through everything else and bluntly state that the ?05 Clos des Corton Faiveley is quite simply the best young example of this wine that I have ever had the privilege of evaluating. A richly and densely fruited nose that is at once earthy and quite animale along with breathtaking complexity complements to perfection the big, rich and sleekly muscled flavors that are very firmly structured but again, not at all aggressive and the sheer depth of material on the palate-drenching finish is nothing short of phenomenal. To be sure, this is not and will not be a wine for even the moderately impatient and I?m not completely sure that 15 years will be sufficient to really see it at its best to buy it only with the (resolute) intention to allow it a long and comfortable cellar snooze. Remarkable. (94-96)/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37756 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36412 93-95 points Burghound: "A classically elegant, pure, expressive and ultra refined nose that is positively kaleidoscopic in its breadth with wonderfully enticing perfumed black fruit and Asian spice notes that can also be found on the classy, fine and sweet flavors that are seductively textured, long and gorgeously balanced. This is particularly stylish but with depth and punch. A real stunner. (93-95)/2015+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=35163 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=10616 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40865 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40884 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40866 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40867 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40885 92-95 points Burghound: "A background touch of wood highlights an expressive and impressively nuanced nose of red berry fruit that evidences a broad range of spice and earth notes, both of which continue onto the very backward, rich, fullbodied and quite serious flavors that possess plenty of mid-palate extract that renders the dense but fine tannins almost invisible. This has the balance and material to improve for the next 12 to 15 years. (92-95)/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40878 94-96 points Neal Martin: "Backward and broody on the nose, but well defined and pure, showing more vigour and freshnes than the Griotte. Blackberry, dark cherry, chestnut and walnut. Good breeding here. The palate is medium-bodied, lovely caressing tannins, good acidity, pure black fruits interlaced with nutmeg, black pepper and tobacco. Elegant and yet powerful towards the finish, but a long distance this is Jadot?s best 2008 red. Great length. Superb. Drink 2012-2030. Tasted January 2010" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40868 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40869 91-94 points Burghound: "In contrast to what is typical, this is actually quite aromatically elegant with a restrained and pure nose of intensely earthy and slightly sauvage nuances on the primarily red berry fruit that is as complex as the detailed yet robust big-bodied flavors that avoid any sense of underlying rusticity to the firm tannic spine on the powerful, balanced and seriously long finish of mild austerity. (91-94)/2018+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40882 92-94 points Burghound: "A densely fruited nose of very fresh and reasonably refined earth-suffused red current and plum aromas introduces exceptionally pure and gorgeously textured middle weight flavors that also possess excellent volume and plenty of taut muscularity on the long and detailed finish that is less austere than usual. A balanced effort that should amply reward mid-term cellaring, at least by the standards of this cru. (92-94)/2018+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40893 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40870 91-94 points Burghound: "Almost invisible wood allows the lightly spiced and earthy red berry fruit aromas that are admirably pure to merge into relatively supple yet well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors that culminate in a lingering and solidly firm finish. This is unusually approachable but I expect that it will tighten up considerably after it is bottled. If so,this will definitely be a wine for the patient. (91-94)/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40877 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40871 91-93 points Burghound: "An overtly spicy nose features notes of anise, clove and cinnamon as well as warm earth and both red and blue pinot fruit that is very much in keeping with the seductive quality of the mouth coating and powerful flavors that display a long finish that speaks clearly of sandalwood. (91-93)/2018+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40881 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40872 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40873 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40883 91-94 points Burghound: "As one would expect, this is both cooler and more elegant with a very restrained nose of exceptionally fresh mineral-infused red pinot fruit that gives way to stone-inflected, tightly focused and delineated middle weight plus flavors that are tension-filled and possess a beguiling personality as there?s real verve and punch on the delicious but linear finish where more minerality surfaces. Lovely if slightly less concentrated than the Mazis. (91-94)/2018+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40880 92-94 points Burghound: "An intensely animale nose of earthy red pinot, blue berry and a briar hint that is also picked up by the concentrated flavors that possess ample mid-palate sap that buffers the very firm tannins on the powerful and ever-so-slightly rustic finish that delivers explosive length. An impressive Mazis. (92-94)/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40879 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40886 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40876 92-94 points Burghound: "A distinctly floral suffused nose that speaks of a mix of wild red berry fruit aromas nuanced by exotic spice notes that continue onto the powerful, intense, focused and driving broad-shouldered flavors brimming with dry extract and outstanding length. There isn?t really much to separate this from the RSV except that the tannins of the Riche do not appear to be quite as well integrated, at least not yet. (92-94)/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40895 92-95 points Burghound: "The ?08 RSV displays a pure, highly spiced and expressive nose where the fruit runs more to the red side of the spectrum with hints of plum and violets that marry into refined, focused and precise medium full-bodied flavors that are utterly seductive as there is a beguiling succulence to the textured and gorgeously long finish that tightens up quickly as the ripe tannins make their presence felt. This will need time and it is a very impressive effort. (92-95)/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40894 97 points Burghound: "Just as it was last year, this is also very shut down at present though vigorous swirling coaxes superbly elegant and pure aromas that are wonderfully broad and include red, black, blue and violet aromas as well as seemingly a full cupboard of Asian spices that complement to perfection the extremely rich, full and sweet flavors that are quite floral in the mouth, all wrapped in a detailed and punchy finish where the tannic spine is completely buried. While it sounds moderately odd to describe it this way, there is a swagger to the '05 Riche and this will clearly be one very long distance runner. The other aspect that is notable is how intensely mineral-driven the '05 Riche is and interestingly, this seems almost delicate next to the opulence of the RSV. Indeed it's as though the Riche and RSV have exchanged personalities! A (very high level) qualitative choice but believe me when I say that the underlying characters of these two wines couldn't be more different." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38395 94 points Burghound: "A ripe, spicy and expressive multi-layered nose of red and black pinot fruit, earth, game, smoke and hints of anise, clove and exotic Oriental tea gives way to rich, cool, suave and very pure flavors that are lovely, refined and classy. This is understated in the mouth and possesses an ultra sophisticated mouth feel on the superbly long, focused and driving finish. This is not a huge wine by the standards of a classic Bèze but everything is in perfect harmony and it should be capable of 30+ years of positive evolution. 94/2020+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=34401 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40852 94 points Tanzer: "Deep red. Captivating, highly nuanced nose combines raspberry, cherry, iron, minerals and smoke, along with hints of coffee and white truffle. Penetrating, minerally and brisk, with terrific balance and verve and a strong impression of soil tones. Throws off subtle notes of red fruits, coffee, leather, minerals and earth. Finishes minerally and extremely long. A classic Pommard, and not at all overly sweet. When I told Confuron how much I liked his '99s, he expressed the opinion that his 2002s are better balanced than that earlier vintage, which he described as more rigorous. "The 2002s have more aromas and more tannins than the '99s," he added." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=31655 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=19136 92 points Burghound: "Strong hoisin, soy and Asian spice notes but this is finally beginning to thin just a bit after a long run of drinking perfectly. The flavors remain the concentrated, sweet, very rich essence of mature burg with superb length and quality depth though it no longer possesses the detail and finesse it once did. This is still a wonderful wine but most bottles in my experience have seen their best days as the alcohol is now showing strongly and it should be drunk over the next 5 to at most 10 years." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=10622 91-94 points Burghound: "An elegant and highly spiced black fruit nose nuanced by earth, anise and underbrush combines with supple, rich and full-bodied flavors that are sweet, mouth coating and textured, all wrapped in a powerful, detailed and impressively concentrated finish that is strikingly long. You can taste the additional concentration from the tiny yields here. (91-94)/2015+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36455 94-96 points Parker's WA: "Saouma makes no secret of the fact that his 2005 Bonnes Mares ? and in fact that cru in general ? is his personal favorite. The nose suggests concentrated confiture of red and black raspberries with salty, resinous and smoky accents ? almost archetypal for this site, in fact. And like so many 2005s from this vineyard, the wine has a slightly gamey, tart, savage edge of fruit and mineral to it. Bitter black chocolate low tones and floral high notes add complexity. For sheer intensity, it is hard to beat this amazing performance ? but for refinement, complexity or mystery, there are other Le Moine wines I would place ahead of it." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38897 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=35605 92 points Rovani (Wine Advocate): "Earthy, spicy black fruit scents are found in the 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques. Highly structured and deep, this medium to full-bodied wine offers complex flavors of stony black fruits, fresh earth, blackberries, and dark cherries. Demanding patience, its tannic (yet ripe) character coats the palate, lingering for 45 seconds or more. Projected maturity: 2010-2020." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=31395 93 points Tanzer: "Bright, deep red. Dark cherry, dried rose, licorice and a nutty nuance on the nose. Lush, sappy and dense, with compelling flavors of redcurrant, cherry and minerals. This has a liqueur-like quality without losing its sappy freshness or energy. Wonderfully light on its feet. The very long finish features a whiplash of flavor and lovely lingering perfume. I seriously underrated this beauty from barrel a year ago." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=33310 91-93 points Burghound: "Discreet if not invisible wood frames earthy red pinot fruit that leads to serious, vibrant and wonderfully intense flavors that possess impressive size and weight and a bit less rusticity than usual, all wrapped in a gorgeously long and deep finish. I find it interesting that this is a bit less structured than a number of the grands crus in the range as this is normally among the most age worthy wines here, not that this is exactly a shrinking violet. (91-93)/2018+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38241 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37861 94-96 points Parker's WA: "The Le Moine 2005 Clos de la Roche opens with an aromatic volley of wood smoke, jellied red fruits, and roasted game. Rich, broad and powerful on entry, its fruit and meat concentration is suffused with salty mineral suggestions, soy-like savoriness, and wet stone. As with so many of the wines in this collection, we are offered sensational richness, depth and length in the finish, with salt, stone, and (groping for some way to put this in words) ore-like mineral profundity." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38895 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38896 97-98 points Parker's WA: "Here is a 2005 Chambertin that rivals the rose petals of Clos de Beze, along with licorice, a ripeness of red fruit, a suggestion of peach jam, and a pungency of cinnamon that turns tactile on the palate. A chocolate richness and liqueur-like fruit intensity in the mouth never lose sight of the rose petals, nor cover up the chalk, wet stone and roasted meat that underlie a sumptuous, sultry finish. ?Round,? ?rich? and ?resonant? gain new meaning with this stunningly opulent Pinot." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37131 94-95 points Parker's WA: "The Potel 2005 Chambertin Clos de Beze thus had a very hard act to follow, but its rose petal, licorice, orange zest, black raspberry and cassis perfume are captivating. Less lush and sumptuous than the Chambertin (and, incidentally, significantly lighter in color) this Clos de Beze makes its mark in refinement and dynamic, with a dazzling interplay of floral, spice, mineral and fruit throughout, and with any carnal elements entirely sublimated. The finish here floats with effortless allure across the palate and one?s memory. The reputation of the appellation suggests long-keeping, but it will be hard to keep one?s hands from the corkscrew. While there are four barrels of Chambertin, there is only one of Clos de Beze." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=37494 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=CE282 94-97 points Burghound: "The step up in class is unmistakable with gorgeously complex, even kaleidoscopic and superbly elegant red, black and violet aromas trimmed with a dazzling array of spices, earth and a hint of smoke that adds unmistakable luster to the round, intense, muscular and exceptionally stylish broad-scaled flavors that possess excellent power and a building intensity that develops from the mid-palate to the explosive yet seductive finish. I really like the purity of expression here on the sappy and mineral-infused finish that has a dusty quality from all of the dry extract that coats the firm tannins. This is a big ?07 built on a base of firm minerality but it remains impeccably well balanced and should live for decades so patience is definitely a virtue if you are a potential buyer. (94-97)/2021+" http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=39758 94-96 points Parker's WA: "Lignier?s 2005 Clos de la Roche ? from three diverse parcels ? smells of black cherry, blackberry, ginger bread and fruit cake, with its pungency of citrus zest and brown spices following on the palate. For all of its baked and roasted fruit and meat suggestions, and its underlying, oily textural richness, this holds a fine edge of fresh fruit, displaying subtly chewy fruit skin character. The long finish brings stony mineral, resinous herbal, and gamey animal profundities, but delightful primary fresh fruit is never far from the surface in this wine, the latest in an illustrious line and demanding of 12-15 years in the cellar." http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=36839 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38418 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=40582 http://www.premiercru.net/premier/shop/WineDetails.do?wineId=38421