DJs 2022 Burgundy Showcase Tasting
2022
is an amazingly consistent vintage. I tasted almost no poor wines. Everything
was good to very good, with occasional touches of greatness.
JASPER MORRIS, Inside
Burgundy
What
will time tell from a vintage like 2022 in Burgundy? It's hard to say at this
early stage now but one thing is for sure: in our minds, we are loving what we
see. While it was back to a warmer season than the very classically styled 21s
the lush fruits and warm palates are balanced by an overall freshness and
vitality that give them so much early charm. The whites in particular are
looking fantastic and we are excited as more of these land.
The other
takeaway alluded to by Jasper Morris above is the fantastic consistency that
2022 looks to have produced. From top to bottom of the food chain there is so
much to enjoy from the vintage and with smarter winemaking and grape growing
becoming the norm we have been blessed with a raft of beautifully drinking
Burgundy to enjoy.
So, with all this great wine coming across our desk
and hitting our shores we thought it best to pick some of our favourite
producers and wines from 2022, gather them up, and get you all along to see the
lay of the land.
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Domaine de Bellene Bourgogne Rouge Maison Dieu VV 2021A very pretty and highly expressive nose reflects notes of various red berries and plenty of earth character that can also be found on the supple, vibrant and delicious middleweight flavors that conclude in a mildly rustic if nicely persistent finale. BURGHOUND2021Pinot noirFrance358$75.00 As low as $67.50 -
Domaine Chanzy Bourgogne Pinot Noir Les Fortunes 2022Le fortunee- fruit is from 4 lots (1 in Bouzeron and 3 in Mercurey) Darker fruits, spice, blue and black fruit to the fore. Fleshy, ripe, pleasing pithy tannins, some nice warmth to the palate too. Bit of mid-pallet fruit push that is spiked with dark roast spice and earthy notes. Nice generosity but still snappy.2022Pinot noirFrance358$55.00 As low as $49.50 -
Buisson Battault Bourgogne Blanc 2022Domaine Buisson-Battault are consistent producers of first class Burgundy. Made by traditional methods, these wines really express the true characteristics of the region. JASPER MORRIS MW
100% Meursault fruit from two small lieu-dits (Les Clous Perrons and les Magnys) with vines dating back to 1951.
This is a baby Meursault by nature. All the fruit comes from Meursault with some lovely old vines adding intensity and complexity. A delicious overachiever, it lures you in with notes of white nectarines, honey and wet stones. There’s lovely depth to the fruit that’s lassoed together by a minerally tension and fine chewy quince-like phenolics on the finish. This is open and ready to devour, it’s an irresistible Bourgogne blanc. GABRIELLE POY2022chardonnayFrance358$80.00 As low as $72.00 -
Domaine de Bellene Coteaux Bourguignons L'Eclos des Abeille Chardonnay 2022Attractively spicy aromas include those of green apple and plenty of citrus wisps. The racy, delicious, detailed and nicely textured flavors exude a subtle minerality on the mildly austere, refreshing and inviting finish. This isn't especially complex but it's so vibrant that one feels like drinking it. BURGHOUND2022chardonnayFrance358$68.00 As low as $61.20 -
Domaine de Bellene Bourgogne Rouge Maison Dieu VV 2022Ripe deeply pitched aromas include those of pungent earth, various dark berries and whiff of spice. The delicious, caressing and supple middleweight flavors possess a relatively refined texture for what this is though it contrasts with the slightly rustic finale...it is a quality Bourgogne. BURGHOUND - OUTSTANDING TOP VALUE
2022 yielded a ripe and fruity, polished and approachable Bourgogne rouge from domaine vines, supple, plush and immediately engaging. I love the balance achieved, the fluidity on the palate, the seamless acids intermingled with very fine-grained tannins. Length is excellent. Very refined and sophisticated wine, one that delivers well above its humble appellation, and drinking well even now, though cellerable into the late '20s without concern. JOHN SZABO, MASTER SOMMELIER2022Pinot noirFrance358$72.00 As low as $64.80