The very particularity of Burgundy, its subtle nuances of character and its tremendous diversity are

The very particularity of Burgundy, its subtle nuances of character and its tremendous diversity are

the result of a geological accident. Centuries ago, faulting tore the great valley apart, easing the passage

of the nearby River Saône. The slope thus formed is irregular, interspersed with side valleys, additional

faults and small streams. The soil is complex and diverse with the base being limestone, but of varying

types and origins. This is mixed to differing degrees with sand, marl, pebbles, shale, alluvial deposits and clay.

a semi-continental climate with minimal Atlantic influence, which results in a long, cold winter, a humid spring

and a fairly hot, very sunny summer. The vines grow at a height of between 225-350 metres. The soil is a chalky

scree mixed with marl and clay particles. For red wines, the grapes are almost always de-stemmed and the juice

is kept in contact with the skins for between 8 or 10 days. Less than 3 per cent of the wine produce is white, but

this is mostly high quality and traditionally cask-fermented. Côte de Nuits wines are 100% Pinot Noir.

101 Marsannay, Domaine Francois Labet, 2010 48.50

When taking time out from Château de la Tour, Francois Labet works on various projects

around Burgundy. His Marsannay is produced with the same care and consistency as his top

level wines. Light bodied and fragrant with wild dark fruit and spiced plums.

103 Morey-Saint-Denis, Dujac Fils et Père, 2010 Robert Parker - 89 points 84.00

Alluring scents of licorice, vanilla, dark berries, citrus oils, and high-toned floral distillates from

the glass. The 2010 Morey St. Denis is a gorgeous, fleshy wine laced with expressive dark red fruit,

crushed rocks, violets and flowers. It shows lovely mid-palate pliancy and suppleness all the way

through to the round, engaging finish. This is a terrific showing at the villages level.

105 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Dujac Fils et Père, 2010 Burghound: 89-92 points 88.00

The Chambolle Musigny 2010 village from Domine Dujac is a real beauty. In the bouquet lovely

red notes – strawberries, raspberries and red currant with hints of rose petals and a slightly dusty

minerlity. On the palate beautiful refined red fruits with a lovely intensity – somewhat tight and

with a beautiful expression of the terroir. Lovely transparancy, a playful acidity and finely grained

ripe tannins in the finish – a truly beautiful expression of pinot fruit.

102 Gevrey-Chambertin, Cuvée Ostrea, Domaine Trapet Père et Fils, 2010 98.00

A deep jet ruby in colour, it offers a rather dark, brooding, serious nose, red and black fruit

refreshed by violets and complemented by more savoury notes - appetising, with resilient minerality

throughout. The palate reveals more red fruit focus, raspberries, cherries and crème de mûre, laced

with cream and finishing long. Benchmark Gevrey-Chambertin from the highly sought after Domaine Trapet.

106 Nuits St. Georges, 1^er Crû, ‘Clos de la Marcéchale’,

From the classy, harmonious bouquet to the elegant style in which this magical wine suffuses the

palate, it is clear to see that this is another brilliant Mugnier wine, and will be much desired. The

familiar & expressive bouquet of red raspberry fruit and that spice note so typical of a great Burgundy

is here. Full, round and generous swathes of flavour fill the palate and crescendo into a point of spice,

crunchy acidity and a great length. Hard to resist now but will continue to develop. It won’t disappoint.

111 Echézeaux, Grand Crû, Domaine Méo-Camuzet, 2006 145.00

Exceptionally ripe with a seductive nose of spicy black cherry trimmed in pure and subtle violet

otes that complement the rich, textured and mouth coating flavors that drench and stain the

palate in dry extract on the fresh and balanced finish. Burghound – 90/93 points

Good deep ruby-red. Deep nose melds dark fruits, mocha and minerals. Supple, sweet and densely

packed; stuffed with rich, chocolatey material. A big boy, finishing with mounting chewy tannins

and a lingering note of chocolate. International Wine cellar – 90/92 points

108 Clos De Vougeot, Grand Crû, Vieilles Vignes, Château De La Tour, 2008 165.00

Allen Meadows, Burghound – 95 points, Stephen Tanzer – 94 points

The nose gives up notes of earth and spice-suffused raspberry and cherry liqueur that is most

seductive and this accessibility extends to the strikingly complex, serious, intense and precise

big-bodied flavours that are powerful and extremely primary, supported by buried tannins and

excellent length.

112 Vosne-Romanée, 1 ^er Crû, ‘Malconsorts’, Domaine Dujac, 2007 170.00

Burghound – 89/91 points, Robert Parker – 90 points

An overtly spiced nose adds nuance to the red berry fruit aromas laced with earth notes that

merge into moderately-scaled and intense flavours that possess good volume and concentration

as well as impressive persistence. The inherent breed of the appellation is quite evident.”

Côte Chalonnaise

Three islands of vines situated to the west of Chalon-Sur-Saône, 350 kilometres southeast of Paris,

between the Côte De Beaune in the north and the Mâconnais in the south. A limestone subsoil with

clay-sand topsoil that are sometimes enriched with iron deposits. Côte Chalonnaise wines are 100% Pinot Noir.

A decidedly fragrant nose revealing notes of cherry, wild strawberries and rose petals. The wine

is precise, pure and elegant with concentrated red summer fruits. The palate is textural with a

refreshing grip and a savoury finish. Can be served chilled.

past the town of Beaune to Cheilly-Lès-Maranges. This area has a slightly wetter, more temperate,

climate than the Côte De Nuits and the grapes tend to ripen a little earlier. A series of east-facing

slopes, up to two kilometres wide, which curve in and out, to give some vineyards northeastern,

some southeastern aspects. Here the vines grow at a height of between 225-380 metres on slightly

less steep slopes than those of the Côte De Nuits. The soil is a limestone subsoil with psoriatic beds

of oolitic ironstones with flinty, clay and calcareous topsoil. For the red wines, the grapes are almost

always de-stemmed and the juice kept in contact with the skins for between 8 and 10 days. Classic

white wines are cask-fermented and the best wines, both red and whites, matured in oak.

All our Côte de Beaune wines are 100% Pinot Noir.