"La Combe d'Orveau" is one of the hidden gems in Chambolle-Musigny that is often overlooked because people misunderstand that it is a village but this terroir is actually split into two major parcels - one which is located at the lower slope and is classified as 1er Cru and Grand Cru; while the other on the west side is classified as "village". The plot which borders “Les Petits Musigny" (Musigny Grand Cru) has a lot of potential to reach Grand Cru status; and interestingly, some plots in La Combe d’Orveau had been promoted from 1er Cru to Grand Cru “Le...

One of the Grande Marques of Champagne, Bollinger has a long history in Aÿ dating back to 1829 when it was founded by Athanase de Villermont, Joseph Bollinger, and Paul Renaudin. The House makes some of the most full-bodied, rich and powerful style Champagne, with a Pinot-dominant style, use of barrel aging and being slightly oxidative. Their champagnes strike a beautiful balance between the intensity from Pinot Noirs and the freshness of Chardonnays. They have an impressive range to offer from their portfolio and the La Grande Annee is one of the more widely popular from the selection. The La Grande Annee is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced only...

Prieure Roch was created in 1988 which extends over 14 ha along the Côte de Nuits with high climate variation from year to year. Directed by Henry-Frédéric Roch  who passed away in 2018, grandson of Henry Leroy (founder of Maison Leroy, co-owner of DRC), nephew of Lalou Bize Leroy. Domaine.. Prieure Roch is a non-influential follower who always includes the stems in fermentation, hard work has been paid in the vineyard and no sulphur is used. The wines are of great finesse, and as closely as possible to reflect their respective climates.  Above the town of Beaune, just on the slopes...

Being one of the most respected names that people searching in these week, Jean-Marie Guffens setup a maison business in 1991 and Verget produces excellent value wines by sourcing high-quality grapes in Chablis and Cote d’Or. From time to time,  Jean-Marie Guffens works with reliable partners and grapes are picked by himself and the team in Verget as he insists on harvesting the grapes at the point of optimum ripeness. The wines are fruity and expressive, nowadays they remain at very approachable prices for people who look at superb value burgundies. Verget Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru 2009HK$450,12 available90pts Allen Meadows Verget Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru 2015HK$450...

A traditional and small domaine with just 5.5ha of vineyards, Jean Tardy owns a fascinating plot of Les Tres in Echezeaux Grand Cru, a comparatively premier plot adjacent to the Grand-Echezeaux, I find this is a fantastic option to consider today. The domaine is run by Guillaume Tardy nowadays and in Vintage 2005, he already worked with his father Jean Tardy and described the Vintage 2005 ” giving us grapes with superb maturity and perfect health”, which enables him to produce excellent and very high quality wines. Putting Tardy’s Echezeaux with the legend producer Domaine de la Romanee Conti’s Echezeaux Grand Cru 2005, there is just a...