Top value Burgundy 2011
Jeannie Cho Lee gives her verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on Top value Burgundy 2011.
Many 2011 Burgundies aren’t cut out for long-term cellaring, but these good-value buys will all evolve nicely over the medium term, says Jeannie Cho Lee. See Jeannie’s top 25 value Burgundy 2011s here…
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.
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Domaine Alain ChavyPuligny-Montrachet
Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Pucelles, Burgundy, France, 2011
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
One of the best Chassagne whites tasted in London in Burgundy week. Amazing precision, intensity and length. Beautiful now but has the structure to age...
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Domaine Caroline MoreyChassagne-Montrachet
Domaine Michelot, Meursault, 1er Cru Perrières, Burgundy, France, 2011
<p>Focused, lifted, vibrant wine with very attractive toasted nuts and floral notes on the finish. Beautifully crafted white that stands out in a line-up of...
2011
Domaine MichelotMeursault
Domaine Paul Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Folatières, Burgundy, France, 2011
Gorgeous aromatics: white flowers, honeysuckle, toasted hazelnuts, ripe nectarines. A concentrated, generous wine despite having a lean frame. Fairly long finish.
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Domaine Paul PernotPuligny-Montrachet
Domaine Hubert Lamy, Derrière Chez Edouard, St-Aubin, 1er Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
Savoury, herbal flavours with almonds and hazelnuts on the finish. Good concentration, focus and length.
2011
Domaine Hubert LamySt-Aubin
Domaine Jacques Carillon, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France, 2011
Impressive with wonderful concentration and depth for a village white. Generous on the palate with layers of flavours: toasted nuts, ripe peaches and savoury herbs.
2011
Domaine Jacques CarillonPuligny-Montrachet
Domaine Bertrand Ambroise, Corton Le Rognet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2011
A lovely array of flavours: blackberries, roasted herbs, 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.
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Domaine Hudelot-NoëllatChambolle-Musigny
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 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 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 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
Domaine David Clark, Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, France, 2011
90
Layers of delicate flavours that are fine and detailed – blackberry fruit with spices and herbs and wonderful persistence. A light bodied, elegant Vosne-Romanée.
2011
Domaine David ClarkVosne-Romanée
Domaine Duroché, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Lavaux St-Jacques, Burgundy, France, 2011
90
<p>Vibrant, berry-rich red with good concentration. Wonderful complexity and depth with firm, ripe tannins. A charming 2011.</p>
2011
Domaine DurochéGevrey-Chambertin
Maison Frédéric Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Lavaux St-Jacques, Burgundy, France, 2011
90
Beautiful nose with violets and roses along with bright red berries and silky tannins. A generous, substantial Gevrey-Chambertin in this vintage with depth and good length.
2011
Maison Frédéric MagnienGevrey-Chambertin
Domaine Pascal Marchand, Morey-St-Denis, 1er Cru Clos des Ormes, Burgundy, France, 2011
Very pretty aromatics that could be mistaken for a Chambolle on the nose with its rose petal and jasmine flavours. Well-crafted red with silky, delicate...
2011
Domaine Pascal MarchandMorey-St-Denis
Domaine de la Vougeraie, Les Evocelles, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France, 2011
<p>Very gentle Gevrey made with a light touch – elegant, pure and vibrant. Wonderfully balanced and silky.</p>
2011
Domaine de la VougeraieGevrey-Chambertin
