Red Wine

Elegant, fresh cherry and red berry nose with undergrowth melange. The palate is pure with lovely texture and sweet cherry fruit dominates with spicy undertones. The wine is fresh and intense with real vibrancy.

Really delightful wine from a top vineyard site in Santenay village.

Made with incredible craft and passion by owner Byron Dooley, this wine is made from 100% Luminous Hills fruit and is built for early approachability as a richer wine, but with backbone and vibrancy.

Remi Jeanniard’s neighbours say that he and his wife are always in the vineyards; even on 2nd January, they were seen out pruning the vines. Remi has just over 7 hectares of vines in and around Morey-St-Denis. The vines are much older than average, with all of his Vieilles Vignes village bottlings being at least 50 years old. This gives a natural concentration to the wines which are both well structured and elegant. Dried fruits, figs, cherries, currants, and violets. Exciting. Less plush than the jeunes vignes, but more vibrant and intense. Supple tannins. Tasted at the Domaine, January 2020

Remi Jeanniard is the 'real deal' and a treasure for the Burgundy lover. An undeer-the-radar producer making fantastic wines in the heart of Burgundy's greatest vineyards. And they are affordable. We found a bit more in the cellar to offer as most of it is snapped up by private clients before it is bottled.

Berry Bros website case price for this wine is £25 (different, young vintage), see link. Tollot-Beaut is without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Chorey-les-Beaune is their base and their flagship wine (retail c. £35) and the grapes for this Bourgogne Rouge grow just metres outside the Chorey appellation. The wine has evolved nicely, an orange brick-red, with notes of cedar, sandalwood, nutmeg, red Vermouth, and a hearty woody tannin. It’s still very vital, still packing a punch. Such a treat to find a Bourgogne Rouge from a top estate with 9 years age. Give it a few hours to breathe. https://www.bbr.com/products-20171058392-2017-bourgogne-rouge-domaine-tollot-beaut-burgundy

Grape growing is in essence a prolonged process of gambling with nature. No matter how good one gets at it, misfortune is sometimes unavoidable. Hamilton Russell estate suffered a devastating fire in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on January 11th, 2019, fanned by winds of up to 94 kilometres per hour. Their most important Pinot noir vineyards were directly in the path of the blaze. Although only around 10% of the crop was last completely to scorching of the canopies and bunches, they were forced to reject the majority of the Pinot Noir made from the remaining 90%, due to levels of smoke taint they were not comfortable with. This is a wine which for the first time ever, reflects the different personalities of the 3 Hemel-en-Aarde appellations in a single blend. Friends came together and the Hamilton Russels were able to purcashe good fruit from elsewhere in the valley. The elegant, softer, more open red fruit profile of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, combines with the lifted, darker blue fruit of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge to create unusually complex fruit aromas, while the more muscular, structured, dark spice and tension of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley adds an additional layer of complexity to the wine. This is a wine of great personality and interest. 95 pts, Tim Atkin (September 2020) Made with 84% purchased fruit because of the fire in Hamilton Russell's own vineyards, this is a cuvée of the three Hemel-en-Aarde Valley sub-regions, and all the better for it. A one-off it may be, but it's less earthy and backward than the estate's normal style, combining fragrance elegance with racy red berry fruit, some clove spice, supporting tannins and stylish oak. 2021-29 4.5 stars, Platter's 2021 South African Wine Guide - "A first for HRV: as precaution to avoid smoke taint after wildfires, only 16% of estate grapes used in 2019; merger of the 3 Hemel-en-Aarfe appellations (WO Walker Bay) gives softer tannins & fruit weight than usual but a broad appeal & charming personality."

Without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Super-Rare to find mature examples at these bargain prices. Silky, fine, gorgeous.

Without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Super-Rare to find mature examples at these bargain prices. Silky, fine, gorgeous. Normally £100

Without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Super-Rare to find mature examples at these bargain prices. Silky, fine, gorgeous. Normally £100

Gilles Remoriquet makes great Nuits St Georges and this wine, from a vineyard located the other side of the Cotes de Nuits bears a great resemblance to his more prized wines. A real gem. Plenty of concentration and finesse; ripe red cherries and marzipan. Moderate acidity, ripe tannin

92 points - James Suckling: "attractive, bright, red-cherry aromas with a wealth of fresh flowers and an attractively defined palate that delivers smooth, glossy and ripe tannins that carry plenty of vibrant fruit. Good definition here. Drink or hold."

Deep colour, correct varietal style with plenty of ripe berry fruit. Very impressive for England. Tiny production.

Les Noizons lies just below the Premier Cru Pézerolles vineyard. It tends to produce lifted, delicate renditions of Pommard and the 2017 from Domaine Denis Carré is a case in point. The nose majors on crunchy red berry and floral aromas, while the palate is characterised by refreshing acidity and chalky tannins. Let it shine alongside roast game or a simple leek and Gruyère tart. Drink now to 2027.

A small village nestling in a valley behind Meursault and Volnay, Monthelie produces mostly red wines, mini-Volnays with appealing fruit but sometimes a rustic edge, and a small amount of white wine. The best wines come from the steep slopes above the village, such as Les Duresses. In a bowl above Monthèlie, these are the latest to ripen of the Comtes Lafon vines. The resulting wine is always robust and full of black cherry fruit, but the tannins are supple leading to extremely enjoyable, mid-term drinking.

Steve Kistler, started as a winemaker at Ridge (long-term fave of ours and true California royalty) in the 1970s. He and his dedicated long-standing team founded this winery in his favourite coastal one in eastern Sonoma, cool and perfect for gloriously complex, aromatic Pinot Noir. His skill and dedication are peerless, his wines a sensual joy. Very rare, we only get a few dozen a year from the tiny UK allocation. A must-try Parker "The 2018s from Occidental are simply magnificent" "While everyone knows of Steve Kistler’s remarkable chardonnays, I believe his pinot noir will ultimately prove even more historic." - ROBERT PARKER, JR.

"Very fruity. Loads of cherry and wild strawberry. Intense. Lots going on. Full and plush. Really high acidity again. Needs time to settle and integrate. Tannins on the cheeks, gently grippy. Will settle in time." AA, Feb 2021

Remi Jeanniard is a hands on grower working just over 7 hectares of vines in and around Morey-St Denis. When asked who helps him at harvest time, the answer is simple: he does. The vines are much older than average, with all of his Vieilles Vignes village bottlings being at least 50 years old. This gives a natural concentration to the wines which are both well structured and elegant. Remi is a firm believer that wines are made in the vineyard and this shows through in the pure, concentrated style of the wines and the cautious use of new oak. Remi practices partial whole bunch fermentation, keeping 20% of the stems for Villages wines, 30% for 1er Cru wines, and 50% for Grand Cru. "Vineyard on the Chambolle border, and you can tell! Red cherries and raspberries. Pretty charming on the palate. Oak and sweet red fruit in harmony. Supple tannin. Elegant and floral to close." AA, Feb 2021

This cuvée is made up from vineyards on the edges of the appellation, alongside Pommard and Meursault, including some Premier Cru fruit from Les Brouillards. It has a lovely, pure, confident and violet-scented bouquet, with a sense of depth behind. Very superior village Volnay. Drink 2022-2026. Michel Lafarge is very much a family domaine. Continuing his father Michel’s legacy, Frédéric and his daughter Clothilde produce some of the greatest wines in Volnay. There is nothing modern in their winemaking, though the meticulous care of their biodynamically farmed vineyards puts the domaine at the forefront of viticultural practices. The grapes are de-stemmed, vinified traditionally and very little new oak is used in the cellar. They have around 10 hectares of vines, including some of the very best sites in Volnay. The vines are mature, but not excessively old, and yields are low without being draconian. When they are working on a patch of vines, they are usually accompanied by their hens who eat up any lurking pests.

Bourgogne Cote d’Or is technically a new geographical denomination within the regional ‘Bourgogne’ appellation with the aim is to highlight the greater potential of the Côte d’Or, in the heart of Burgundy, to produce unique wines. Displaying excellent density for its level, this is substantial, with bright red berries and forest fruits alongside ripe, supple tannins. Méo-Camuzet is one of the undisputed star estates of Burgundy. Until 1988 most of the domaine's holdings were leased out to other vignerons and amazingly most of the wine was sold off to négociants in bulk. Today, it is a very different story. Meo Camuzet now has over 2.5 hectares of grands Crus and 8 hectares of some of the finest Premier Cru vineyards of Nuits-St-Georges and Vosne-Romanée. Most of the vineyards are farmed organically, but not every aspect of all vineyards: one or two which are difficult for tractor access may still see an occasional herbicide or anti-rot treatment. Jean-Nicolas Méo and Christian Faurois now run the Domaine and together they produce some of the very best wine in the Côte d'Or. Meo Camuzet produces full-bodied, firm, rich, oaky, concentrated wines, which no serious Burgundy drinker should overlook.

A savoury and spicy Pinot Noir from the cool maritime climate of Hemel-en-Aarde.

The nose has a touch of spicy oak initially which gives way to a pretty, floral character and sweet red berries. The palate is rich, a product of the deep-ish soils, but with balancing acidity and succulent, dense red fruit. A forward and appetising Volnay. Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur – along with current winemaker François – was born of the marriage of Vincent Bitouzet (of Volnay) and Ann Prieur (of Meusault), bringing together two distinguished Burgundian families. The domaine has a red cellar next door to Lafarge (who are distant cousins) and a white cellar in Meursault, with reds making up approximately 60 percent of production. The estate’s notable vineyard holdings include a selection of the finest Premier Cru sites in Volnay and Meursault. The whites are elegant and restrained, rather than being broad-shouldered, old-fashioned Meursault. The reds are de-stemmed, with new oak kept to a modest level.

Grown and made by David and Shirley Maudry at their dynamic young estate, Maison Lispaul.

"Deeper colour. Earthier aromas. Still vivid. Darker fruits, cherries, even a little blueberry. Great acidity. Good extraction. Gentle powdery tannin. Quite spicy on the finish." AA, Feb 2021

Properly ripe by English standards, lovely rose-hip tea nose, some mineral complexity, impressive length and varietal character. A charmer. 3-time winner UK Winemaker of the Year - great national achievement! One of England's most-awarded wineries.

Twice awarded IWC Red Wine Maker of the Year, Michel Gros makes benchmark Vosne-Romanée at his cellars in the village. Deep colour and a bright perfumed nose are followed by black cherries, spiciness and a satin-like texture.

This is Fiona Leroy's first vintage in Burgundy and what a first showing this is. Fiona approaches winemaking from a 'common sense' standpoint, that means all vineyards are managed organically. Part of the approach chez Fiona Leroy involves manual work and no new oak barrels. These wines are only going to go up in price as people catch on. So enjoy it now at a sensible price.

In recent years this has been stunning value and, even more, a stunning red Burgundy. The 2017 is true to form, a fleshy, layered, old-vine red Burgundy that is both delicious now and also age-worthy. It hails from a single 0.94-hectare parcel of 40-plus-year-old Pinot Noir vines grown on the red clays of Les Grandes Terres (on the Santenay side of the commune). This clay-rich soil type has always produced the finest and plumpest reds of the village.

This first rate grower long-established grower had a great year in 2013. Big-boned, serious and luxurious wines. Organic Domaine Christophe Vaudoisey 200-year old 8th generation estate in Volnay, with small but impressively high quality land holdings in Volnay's Premier Crus plus in Pommard, Meursault and Monthélie. Jancis Robinson MW 16.5/20 "Bright cherry red. Very pretty development on the nose. Nice breadth of sweet fruit on the palate. Already deep flavoured and giving pleasure. Very pure. Very Good Value" (and that observation was based on the original price!).

Without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Super-Rare to find mature examples at these bargain prices. Silky, fine, gorgeous. Normally £47

"From a .36 ha parcel in Mochamps; 75% from 25+ year old vines and the remainder is from 40+ year old vines** A discreet application of wood frames intensely earthy and somewhat sauvage aromas of violet, tea and spicy black pinot fruit. There is excellent volume to the powerful and muscular yet seductively textured big-bodied flavors that deliver very fine depth on the beautifully long finish. This is a big but not rustic effort though there is an ample amount of youthful austerity present that suggests this is unlikely to drink well without at least 6 to 8 years of bottle age." 91/94 Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (57), January 2015

Crazy good-value new Pinot from Plantagenet Wines, a long-established and famed Western Oz family winery. Delicate though richly complex, silky-smooth, nutmeg and clove spiced, subtle in all respects, a real charmer. Very, very good value at half the price of their signature wines - rarely in the wine world is one so surprised at a Pinot Noir being so underpriced. Plantagenet, founded 1974, have been awarded 5-Star Winery status ten years running by Australia's leading wine critic James Halliday. All fruit hand-picked and estate-grown, just a little oak, a fine, proud example of cool-climate Oz Pinot.

This is sourced from old Premier Cru vines – some on red clay planted in 1947, some on decomposed granite planted in 1943. The wine is very appealing and perfumed, with the element from granite giving a firm, spicy edge. The wine’s freshness makes it accessible and lovely for early drinking. Warm and fluid, its tannic structure is notably delicate and subtle. Its natural partners, therefore, are poultry and red meats which won’t clash with its tannins, especially in spicy exotic dishes to which its peppery vinosity forms a lively counterpart. The same goes for spring-rolls, grilled spare-ribs and barbecued pork, all of which require a wine that is exploding with fruit and spices