Burgundy 2011: Top 25
Decanter experts give their verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on Burgundy wines from the 2011 vintage.
The 2011 vintage proved challenging for Burgundy producers resulting in some inconsistencies among the reds and whites. While some are thin or lack freshness, many are balanced and elegant with forward accessibility. See Jeannie Cho Lee MW’s top 25 picks (10 white, 15 red) from the Burgundy 2011 vintage…
Top Burgundy 2011 Wines
Domaine Colin-Deleger, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
Gentle and delicate wine that opens up on the palate with amazing depth and persistence. A lovely Chevalier-Montrachet with delicacy, finesse and detail.
2011
Domaine Colin-DelegerChevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
Domaine Didier Darviot-Perrin, Meursault, 1er Cru Genevrières, Burgundy, France, 2011
92
Amazing concentration and depth and among the best Meursault 1er Crus tasted in London. Generous and full bodied, with great aging potential.
2011
Domaine Didier Darviot-PerrinMeursault
M&M, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Caillerets, Burgundy, France, 2011
92
Pure, focused, intense white with firm acidity and a wonderful array of flavours - ripe nectarines, toasted nuts, spices. Long finish. Impressive wine that will age well.
2011
M&MPuligny-Montrachet
Domaine Michelot, Meursault, 1er Cru Perrières, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Focused, lifted, vibrant Meursault with very attractive toasted nuts and floral notes on the finish. Beautifully crafted white that stands out in a lineup of 2011 Meursaults.
2011
Domaine MichelotMeursault
Michel Bouzereau, Meursault, 1er Cru Perrières, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Lovely aromatics and detailed flavours - white flowers, subtle sweet spices, peaches and nectarines. Wonderful flavours that are delicate and persistent.
2011
Michel BouzereauMeursault
Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Pucelles, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
A balanced white with the perfect combination of restraint and generosity - crunchy nectarines and apricots mingle with stony/slate flavours and fresh acidity. Very good length.
2011
Domaine Alain ChavyPuligny-Montrachet
Domaine Caroline Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Chenevottes, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
One of the best Chassagne-Montrachet whites tasted in London during Burgundy week. Amazing precision, intensity and length. Beautiful now but has the structure to keep/age for at least 7+ years.
2011
Domaine Caroline MoreyChassagne-Montrachet
Domaine Hubert Lamy, St-Aubin, 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard, Burgundy, France, 2011
90
Savoury, herbal flavours with lovely almonds and hazelnuts in the finish. Medium bodied white with good concentration, focus and good length.
2011
Domaine Hubert LamySt-Aubin
Domaine Jean-Philippe Fichet, Le Tesson, Meursault, Burgundy, France, 2011
90
A serious, beautifully-crafted Meursault with focused flavours and fairly long length. Wonderful precision and focused minerality. Lean and pure.
2011
Domaine Jean-Philippe FichetMeursault
Domaine de l’Arlot, Nuits-St-Georges, 1er Cru Clos de l'Arlot, Burgundy, France, 2011
<p>Gorgeous aromatics - violets, spices, red berries, mixed roasted herbs and well integrated oak. Flavours are delicate and fine with amazing purity. Long finish.</p>
2011
Domaine de l’ArlotNuits-St-Georges
Domaine Serafin, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
A gorgeous wine that has respected this vintage - intense yet still elegant and light, with nice depth, long finish and fresh, crisp acidity. A...
2011
Domaine SerafinCharmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
This medium bodied red offers plenty of savoury, bright, balanced flavours and fairly long finish. Layered, silky-textured and elegant.
2011
Domaine Rossignol-TrapetChapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru
Domaine Duroché, Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
92
Closed on the aromatics but palate displays intensity and concentration with long finish. Velvety, ripe tannins and great depth of flavours.
2011
Domaine DurochéLatricières-Chambertin Grand Cru
Domaine Bertrand Ambroise, Corton Le Rognet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
92
A lovely array of flavours that range from blackberries, roasted herbs, hint of game and sweet spices. Supple texture, silky tannins and long length.
2011
Domaine Bertrand AmbroiseCorton Le Rognet Grand Cru
Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, Chambolle-Musigny, 1er Cru Les Charmes, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Elegant, floral, pretty Les Charmes that beautifully expresses the vintage and terroir. Silky tannins, good intensity and length.
2011
Domaine Hudelot-NoëllatChambolle-Musigny
Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Vosne-Romanée, 1er Cru Les Orveaux, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Generous flavours with more weight than most Vosne-Romanees from this vintage - ripe blackberries, red currants and sweet spices. Balanced red built to age.
2011
Domaine Mongeard-MugneretVosne-Romanée
Domaine Geantet-Pansiot, Chambolle-Musigny, 1er Cru Les Feusselottes, Burgundy, France, 2011
Lovely, elegant red with roasted herbs, cherries and blackberries on the palate. There is nice density and concentration here and is the best among Geantet-Pansiot’s...
2011
Domaine Geantet-PansiotChambolle-Musigny
Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Lavaux St-Jacques, Burgundy, France, 2011
Wonderful mid palate weight with good concentration of savoury flavours that range from roasted herbs, garrigue and spices. Sweet mid palate with dark berry fruits...
2011
Domaine Denis MortetGevrey-Chambertin
Frederic Esmonin, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Lovely, lifted flavours on the nose with substantial flavours on the mid palate. Supple, velvety textured tannins with great potential to age.
2011
Frederic EsmoninRuchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Echézeaux Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Velvety textured Echezeaux with wonderful density and depth, firm, ripe tannins and fairly long finish. Tightly wound but showing potential to age.
2011
Domaine Arnoux-LachauxEchézeaux Grand Cru
Domaine Georges Noëllat, Vosne-Romanée, 1er Cru Les Chaumes, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
Beautiful Vosne-Romanee with wonderful lifted floral and spicy aromatics. The wine is light, elegant and has persistence and freshness.
2011
Domaine Georges NoëllatVosne-Romanée
Domaine Henri Gouges, Nuits-St-Georges, 1er Cru Vaucrains, Burgundy, France, 2011
Spices, herbs and garrigue on the nose. Silky palate with roasted herbs that linger on the finish. Well-handled tannins with nice depth, good concentration and...
2011
Domaine Henri GougesNuits-St-Georges
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Clos Prieur, Burgundy, France, 2011
91
This medium bodied red offers plenty of savoury, bright, balanced flavours and fairly long finish. Layered, silky-textured and elegant.
2011
Domaine Rossignol-TrapetGevrey-Chambertin
Domaine Comte Armand, Volnay, 1er Cru Les Fremiets, Burgundy, France, 2011
90
Lifted, fresh red flowers along with cherry and strawberries on the palate. A serious Volnay 1er Cru with firm acidity and tannins built to age.
2011
Domaine Comte ArmandVolnay
