Chardonnay
2024 Hubert Lamy, Bourgogne, Chataigners 6x75cl
£195 / Case£32.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur 2023 Hubert Lamy, Bourgogne, Chataigners 6x75cl
"From a sunny site with hard limestone soils, the 2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Clos du Meix—shaped by cool nights that confer a racier, fresher, more incisive profile—offers aromas of nashi pear,... peach and toast, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, chiseled palate that concludes with a long, chalky finish. It lies a stone’s throw from the Derrière Chez Édouard vineyard."
92 points, Kristaps Karklins, robertparker.com
£195 / Case£32.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2018 Bollinger, La Grande Annee 6x75cl
“Bollinger’s 2018 La Grande Année is quite pretty and delicate. Floral and citrus notes are nicely lifted in a Grande Année that offers notable sensuality and grace. Hints of orchard fruit,... chamomile, mint and chalk build through the mid-palate and into the taut, chiseled finish. There’s plenty of energy and focus. More importantly, this is a fine effort in a year marked by high yields in Champagne. I would give this a few years in the cellar. The 2018 is 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay from 19 villages, 73% Grand Cru and 37% Premier Cru. The core villages are Aÿ, Verzenay and Mareuil for Pinot Noir and Avize, Chouilly and Cuis for the Chardonnay. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2025” Drink 2030-2048
96 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£470 / Case£78.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2023 Patrick Javillier, Meursault, Tete Murgers 6x75cl
"Not yet in bottle. This is significantly more backward. The nose in particular. But then this blend of Casse Tete and Murger de Monthelie is always the most profound. It shows in the density of ripe... orchard fruit on the palate, and the energy of the fruit at the finish. The vin de garde among the Meursaults. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Dec 2024." 92-93 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
£435 / Case£72.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2024 Domaine Morey Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Houilleres 6x75cl
"In bottle. Bright mid lemon colour. A touch of oak here as well as some candied citrus aromatics. The fruit is altogether more evident at the front of the palate and continues with energy through to a persistent finish. Drink from 2028-2031. Tasted Oct 2025."
91 pts., Jasper Morris, insideburgundy.com
£395 / Case£65.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur 2024 Patrick Javillier, Meursault, Tete Murgers 6x75cl
Stunningly focused and minerally with a very long finish, this is a juicy and delicious yet serious, age-worthy and supremely elegant Meursault. One to put away and forget for a few years.
Mr Wheeler Wine
£460 / Case£76.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2024 Patrick Javillier, Bourgogne, Forgets Blanc 6x75cl
Citrussy freshness abounds, with a lovely intensity and satisfying weight on the mid-palate. A classic example of Les Forgets, gorgeous and ready to enjoy as soon as it lands, and for the next couple of years after that.
Mr Wheeler Wine
£130 / Case£21.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur 2023 Domaine Morey Coffinet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Houilleres 6x75cl
"Old vines with a younger plot as well. Mid lemon yellow. The bouquet has a discreet distinction, more in minerals than flesh, one jar again. Tighter and more precise on the palate, with a light ripe citrus note added to the orchard fruit. In bottle. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted Nov 2024." 91 pts., Jasper Morris, insideburgundy.com
£320 / Case£53.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur