BURGUNDY EN PRIMEUR 2022
“A solar and plentiful vintage”
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BURGUNDY 2022
CHABLIS DOMAINE AGNÈS, DIDIER &
CÔTE DE NUITS 22
FLORENT DAUVISSAT DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE
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CÔTE DE BEAUNE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS BENJAMIN LEROUX DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD
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AURÉLIEN VERDET CÔTE DE NUITS DOMAINE A.-F. GROS
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DOMAINE ALAIN BURGUET
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DOMAINE BART
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DOMAINE BOURSOT PERE & FILS
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DOMAINE FAIVELEY
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DOMAINE GEORGES ROUMIER
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DOMAINE GHISLAINE BARTHOD
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DOMAINE JEAN GRIVOT
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DOMAINE JEAN-MARC MILLOT
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DOMAINE LOUIS BOILLOT
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DOMAINE TAUPENOT-MERME
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DOMAINE DARVIOT-PERRIN DOMAINE DE MONTILLE
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DOMAINE SAUZET
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DOMAINE FONTAINE-GAGNARD
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DOMAINE LEFLAIVE
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DOMAINES LEFLAIVE
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DOMAINE MARC MOREY
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DOMAINE MICHEL LAFARGE
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DOMAINE MICHEL MALLARD & FILS 49 DOMAINE REBOURGEON-MURE
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DOMAINE SIMON BIZE
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MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE
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Introduction There are few greater pleasures in life than being able to dip into a well-stocked and looked-after wine collection. Contrary to popular belief, building a cellar of fine wines doesn’t have to cost the earth; with a little care and attention, a wine cellar can be created to suit all budgets and tastes. We are proud to work with an array of Burgundy Domaines (some since the beginning of Armit Wines back in the 1980s) and the Burgundy En Primeur campaign is always a highlight of our annual release calendar.
Buying Burgundy En Primeur How do I get started? Are you considering your first Burgundy En-
Where can I store my wine?
Primeur purchase? The vast array of wines
temperature-controlled
and intricate vineyard divisions may seem
This ensures that your wines will be in
overwhelming. You can rely on our friendly,
perfect condition once they reach maturity
passionate and knowledgeable team to
in a few years. If you would like to use this
expertly guide you through the process,
service please contact us for more details.
clarifying
from
Please note that clients who sign up for
communes to producers and classifications
Direct Debit will be charged preferential
—whether Village, Premier Cru, or Grand
rates from £5.85 per 6 bottle case per year.
distinctions
in
styles,
We offer In Bond storage at two professional storage
facilities.
Cru appellations. How can you guarantee the quality of the wine? All of our En Primeur offerings are sourced directly from the estate and stored with our trusted partners. Barrel samples of the wines have been tasted and chosen by our Master
When will it be delivered? Most 2022 Burgundy will be shipped in the Spring/Summer of 2024, although there are some exceptions. Exact dates are to be confirmed, please reach out to our Private Client team if you have any questions.
Sommelier Nicolas Clerc and experienced buyers.
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Wine Allocations & Recommendations How do I request a wine allocation? Allocation requests can be made by getting in touch with our Private Client team, or through our online Wishlist found here. We are of the firm belief that wine is to be enjoyed and as such, politely request the wines procured through Armit be stored within our facilities for optimum care.
Armit Wines offers a free of charge, dedicated and personal service in order to help you secure fine wines for your cellar. If you have any questions or wish to speak to an account manager, please email clients@armitwines.co.uk. The Triangle, 2nd Floor. 5-17 Hammersmith Grove Hammersmith, London W6 0LG. Tel: +44 (0)207 908 0660
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Star Buys
Buyer’s Picks
Wines that stood out during the tastings. These wines are true expressions of their terroir but are not necessarily the most expensive wines of the domaine. They show outstanding quality for their price.
Wines are selected by our experts for their exceptional popularity, value, and quality. These are not just wines; they represent a curated collection of exceptional choices that promise both a delightful experience and excellent value, ensuring you get the best of both worlds with each sip.
Top Value Wines Burgundy wines that will be approachable on release and offer great value. Wines that don’t have to be put away for extended periods of time before being able to enjoy.
Private Clients Sales Team William Russell: wrussell@armitwines.co.uk Peter Valiunas: pvaliunas@armitwines.co.uk Benjamin Stanley: bstanley@armitwines.co.uk 4
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Drink From The recommended date to begin enjoying the wine at its peak. This suggests that the wine is best experienced starting from this specified date, ensuring optimal taste and enjoyment.
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2022 Vintage Report
Some
domaines
invested
in
barrels,
infusing
the
with
wines
new a
pleasant spicy and savoury dimension We have seen an increase in the size of ageing containers to limit the impact of maturation in favour of fruit purity
THE KEY FACTS OF THE VINTAGE Ageing was generally shortened thanks A dry growing season with high daytime
to the wines being open and accessible
temperatures and cooler nights resulted
since the early summer
in
wines
with
concentration
and In Chablis, the absence of frost and a
freshness
timely June rainfall set the stage for a Côte de Beaune produced wines with
straightforward growing season
low malic acid leading to an early harvest yielding supple, fruit-rich wines
Overall this is a vintage of precision with
with flamboyance and openness
real identity of different terroirs. The wines are at once approachable but
The northern reaches of the Côte de Nuits
region
suffered
from
reveal excellent potential to age
water
scarcity, notably the sandy parcels of Marsannay and Fixin resulting in a richer and juicier profile for the reds Gevrey-Chambertin emerged as a key village of the vintage
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“…precise and lifted, with increased focus and less influence of the year’s generous warmth” Nicolas Clerc MS
Introduction
The growing season
As the Armit team returned to the Côte d’Or
The 2022 vintage began with a dry growing
and Chablisien, eager to taste the 2022
season.
vintage, they were met by the smiling and
beautiful
relaxed faces of our vignerons. The producers
Flowering,
exuded a palpable sense of ease and relief, a
faced minimal disease pressure, setting the stage
stark contrast to the challenges wrought by
for healthy fruit set, early in the season.
A
mild spring,
winter
transitioned
initiating
transpiring
early
under
into
bud
dry
a
break.
conditions,
the 2021 vintage: the elements came together to make the life of many producers easier in
Early summer was marked by drought and some
2022.
hydric stress until the end of June when 200 mm of much-needed water fell in a short period of
The 2023 vintage blessed cellars with an
time, cooling down the plants and filling the
abundance of robust and healthy grapes. The
reserve for the scorching months ahead.
prospect
of
two
consecutive
generous
vintages brings opportunity: merchants can
A scorching summer ensued, causing veraison to
meet increased demand, and we anticipate a
either slow or stop due to hydric stress. Relief
stabilisation of prices, not only at Regional
arrived in mid-August, providing the vines with
and Village level, but extending to some 1er
the necessary water to propel fruit ripening
Cru and Grand Cru appellations.
under the intense heat, culminating in an early harvest – essential to retain freshness and acidity
Price
stability
will
of
course
vary
from
into the berries.
domaine to domaine, but there was an overall awareness amongst our vignerons of the
The berries where thick, concentrated and in
increased costs of living and global events.
volume,
yielding
extraordinarily
concentrated
juice: Céline Fontaine of Domaine FontaineCollectors, in turn, will be charmed by the
Gagnard recalls “the berries being as thick as
vintage — solid and morish from both colours.
chewing gum’!
It not only showcases approachability but an authentic sense of place, underscored by
A distinctive trait of the vintage lies in the
enticing purity of fruit and freshness.
contrast of high daytime temperatures and
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cooler nights, resulting in wines with a fresher character. Harvest dates, critical in solar vintages, saw Chardonnay in ChassagneMontrachet and Puligny-Montrachet maturing rapidly. The harvest commenced in late August for most white growers in the Côte de Beaune and the first week of September for Côte de Nuits and Pinot Noir growers. Many compared the 2022 Chardonnay with that produced in 2020, but “more precise and lifted, with increased focus and less influence by the generous warmth”, according to Benoit Riffault at Domaine Etienne Sauzet, while Christophe Roumier at Domaine Georges Roumier believes that 2022 will “share many characteristics with 2017: refined, reflecting the terroir, racy and precise”. The wines were often flamboyant and open from an early stage, destined to reveal their true character after a second winter of rest for those patient enough! The Elegance of the Côte de Beaune The warmth of the vintage, coupled with wines with low malic acid and an early harvest, yielded supple, fruit-rich wines. Even while resting in the cold underground cellars, the wines exuded flamboyance and openness.
The concentrated juice-to-skin ratio brings a certain lift to the wines. The palate, in turn, is refreshing and tense with the Chardonnay displaying crystalline purity, whilst Pinot Noir balances textural firmness with crunchy berries and floral tones. Clothilde Lafarge of Domaine Michel Lafarge is thrilled with the vintage: “we managed to control the solar effect, and the result on both [red and white] is fantastic. It will be a fantastic vintage”. Buoyed by a plentiful harvest, producers invested in new barrels, infusing the wines with a pleasant spicy and savoury character. This is the case at Domaine de Montille: “we had to increase the amount of new oak, and on certain cuvees, decrease the amount of whole bunch grapes for the sake of logistics. The wines remain very much in the de Montille style, but they will be made more for long ageing with structure and tannic characteristics”. In the words of Benjamin Leroux, “each wine and each appellation is where it should be”. Pierre Antonin Darviot from Domaine DarviotPerrin seconded that comment, adding that “old vines have adapted to the drought and warm temperatures. We were all expecting a low yield vintage, but nature gave us abondance and quality”. His Meursault and Chassagne -Montrachet are some of the best examples of classicism and quality. Now on his third vintage at the domaine, Pierre-Antonin has set the bar very high. The Côte de Beaune performed very well, and each of the key appellations is a classic reflection of its terroir: Volnay is pretty, Pommard is solid, whilst the villages of Meursault, Chassagne and Puligny are pure, precise and on top form. Customers looking for value are advised to explore Ladoix, Beaune, Savigny, the Haute Côtes de Beaune, and the Bourgogne regional appellations. The Charisma of Côte de Nuits While the northern reaches of the region suffered from water scarcity, notably the sandy
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parcels of Marsannay and Fixin where the solar character is more prominent, the reds emerged with a richer and juicier profile. According to Pierre Bart of Domaine Bart, “I had to adapt our vinification technique, notably with our whole bunch vinification. The risk of residual sugar within the bunches, combined with a low acid vintage, can be spoiled by bacteria. For me it was essential to first de-stem the bunches, and then add the stems following fermentation to avoid bacterial spoilage. This gives the wines a more lifted profile. I am very happy with the 2022s, firm in texture but pretty and approachable.” Aurelien Vedet described it as a “technical vintage”, whilst Romain Taupenot of Domaine Taupenot-Merme “welcomed a healthy harvest, with rain at the right time and optimal ripeness.” Both producers excelled in key appellations such as Morey-St-Denis and NuitsSt-George. Gevrey-Chambertin emerged as a key village of the vintage, with Nicolas Potel from Domaine Roche de Bellene and Jean-Luc Burguet of Domaine Alain Burguet providing us with optimal precision in some of their 1er Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. The quality and focus of the fruit – in particular, the precision and the charm of their 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques – is simply exemplary. Nicolas has move to 80% of his ageing in large oak contenant, from 600 to 1200 litres, limiting impact of maturation in favour of fruit purity. Clement Boillot at Domaine Ghislaine Barthod in Chambolle-Musigny has produced some of the most pretty and lifted wines of the vintage, offering delicacy, chiselled freshness and harmony. He shortened the maturation to 13 months in oak, thanks to the wines being open and accessible since the early summer. Christophe Roumier has done the same, who noted the lower level of alcohol in wines which reveal an extra dimension of elegance. Across appellations, the reds were pretty and open, even at the Grand Cru level. Early bottling will likely be important for some producers, whilst the cooler temperatures at the end of November will see many wines close down over the winter.
The wines of Chablis In Chablis, the absence of frost, coupled with a timely
June
rainfall,
straightforward
set
growing
the
stage
season.
for
a
Heatwaves
punctuated the summer, but multiple rainfalls mitigated their impact. Didier Seguier at William Fevre commented: “the wines now are very pleasant, this is a vintage of precision with real identity of our different terroirs. A vintage to drink, but a vintage to age too, the sign of a great millesime!” The resulting wines, ripe with yellow fruit and stone fruit, retained a focus on acidity and
showcased
the
unique
identity
of
the
contrasting Chablis terroirs. In conclusion Our diverse and enticing array of wines, carefully curated by the team at Armit, is a testament to the unparalleled quality and complexity that Burgundy has to offer – from regional to Grand Cru
appellations.
With
climate
change,
the
quality of Burgundy’s wines have never been so high, from regional Bourgogne appellations to Grand Cru. Whilst some domains may be subject to strict allocation, price stabilisation and an increased accessibility of some Crus are to be anticipated. The
2022
vintage
beckons
exploration
with
confidence – a stellar collection marked by refreshing approachability, underlying structure, and a solidity that promises years of pleasure. We invite you to create your Wishlist and embark on a journey through Burgundy’s finest wines.
Nicolas Clerc MS
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WINES TO WATCH OUR EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS
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01 BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS LES PRIEURÉ Arcenant is known as one of the best wine-producing villages in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits appellation. The marl and limestone subsoil ensures great energy is infused in these wines which are not to be seen as “just” a regional Bourgogne!
Aurélien Verdet
02 GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN MES FAVORITES
Domaine Alain Burguet
The Burguet family’s favourite plots go in this cuvee of 18 different parcels from across Gevrey-Chambertin. Old vines too, 75 years on average with the oldest planted in the 1910s. The fruit is meticulously picked, triplesorted in the vineyards and again in the cellar with the newly upgraded sorting table. 100% destemmed, ambient yeast fermentation and minimal intervention. This is the wild side of Burgundy with an uncanny level of precision.
03 LADOIX LES BUIS The 1er Cru La Corvee originally comes from within Les Buis and the density of fruit shown in the wines produced from this site make producers believe that all of Les Buis will eventually be promoted to 1er Cru in the coming years.
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04 FIXIN 1ER CRU LES HERVELETS From red soils and small stones conferring structure and weight, mixed with some sand contributing to the lift and overall balance. This supple version of Fixin is something not to be overlooked with its nicely framed juicy red fruit and precision.
Domaine Bart
05 CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FUÉES Sitting next to Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Les Fuées shares a very similar rocky subsoil with its esteemed neighbour and the wine profile is reminiscent of higher ranked vineyards. The 75+ old vines elevate the result, by delivering great concentration and volume.
Domaine Boursot Père & Fils 12
06 CHASSAGNEMONTRACHET 1ER CRU BLANCHOT DESSUS This 1er Cru sits at the bottom of Le Montrachet Grand Cru, its rocky soil composition akin to that of CriotsBâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, making this wine really punch above its weight.
Domaine Darviot-Perrin
07 POMMARD 1ER CRU CLOS DES ARVELETS It’s impossible to not see David Rebourgeon’s touch in his wines as they are as measured and softspoken as him. There’s never imposing power, but more subtlety and grace. Planted on red clay with lots of small stones, this walled-in parcel within the wider cru enjoys a very special micro-climate ensuring optimal protection and even ripeness due to the temperature exchanged between the walls and the vines.
Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure 13
NEW TO ARMIT
Producer Spotlight Boursot Père & Fils Established in 1550 in the village of
Meticulous
Chambolle-Musigny, Boursot Père & Fils
unwavering dedication to excellence define
is rooted in a legacy spanning centuries
their
that combines tradition with innovation,
portfolio of wines celebrated for their elegance.
resulting in wines that are both timeless and
contemporary.
Romaric
and
Romuald are the 15th generation of the family estate and whilst their overarching winemaking style is forward, they utilise ancient winemaking instruments such as amphorae to impart tannin and flavour in some of their wines. Chambolle-Musigny makes among the more graceful and charming Pinot Noir in the Côte d'Or; they aren't the deepest coloured or the most structured, but the texture and silkiness set these elegant wines apart. The domaine spans 4 hectares spread over
the
Chardonnay,
appellations
Bourgogne
Bourgogne
Pinot
Chambolle-Musigny
Villages
Noir,
and
3
premiers crus of Chambolle-Musigny. The Boursot
family
prides
itself
on
a
commitment to sustainable viticulture relying
on
the
knowledge
of
their
ancestors, ensuring the preservation of their terroirs, and producing wines that capture the essence of Burgundy's rich soils.
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attention
winemaking
to
detail
process,
and
producing
an a
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What the producers are saying... “I love this vintage, which was a very technical one but I am very happy about the result. This is one of the best I ever produced.” AURÉLIEN VERDET “2022 is a solar but balanced vintage. We managed good control of the alcohol. Overall, it is similar to 2020 but with more freshness due to cooler nights. Harvest started on 27th August.” DOMAINE REBOURGEON-MURE “2022 was not a difficult vintage to make, but we needed a lot of work to make it a great vintage. It is consistent for both colours, and we started on 26th August with the white grapes.” BENJAMIN LEROUX
“It was a dry vintage, characterised by a cold winter and beautiful spring. Flowering happened under dry conditions. Warm weather in June brought drought and hydric stress. At the end of June there was some heavy rain (200 mm) followed by a very hot summer. Fast maturation generated harvest on the 26th of August for Pinot Noir, and the 29th for the Chardonnay. The vintage is comparable to 2017, with great quality and some exceptional wines.” BOUCHARD PÈRE ET FILS “2022 was a white vintage, and not far from an outstanding vintage for red. Superb and healthy grapes. Early September harvest.” DOMAINE FAIVELEY “2022 is a typical vintage, very classic and with a real definition of our terroirs and appellations. We started on the 27th of August.” DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD
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“We are welcoming a very classic vintage, with less alcohol, quite similar with 2017, but more intense and more complex. We will probably bottle the wine early as the wines were flamboyant and open very early. Harvest started on 3rd September.”
“A good year. We were quite surprised of the contrast between solar character and the acid. The larger yield helped to maintain the freshness in the wine, and a very good result overall.”
DOMAINE GEORGES ROUMIER
“I am very happy with the quantities and the quality that 2022 brought to us. The warm summer was challenging and we decided to harvest early on the 26th of August. The grapes were healthy with a lot of small grapes, concentrated and acidic.”
“2022 was a solar but balanced vintage, and we managed good control of the alcohol. Overall, it is similar with 2020 but with more freshness due to cooler nights. Harvest started the 27th of August”. DOMAINE MICHEL MALLARD & FILS “A beautiful vintage, we started on the 2nd of September, with rain at the right time, no hydric stress, good volume, optimal ripeness, a very healthy harvest, and a very happy Taupenot family.”
DOMAINE JEAN-MARC MILLOT
DOMAINE MARC MOREY “We started the harvest on the 28th of August in 2022. The vines have gained in resilience under a succession of solar vintages, and we are very happy about a very healthy vintage.” DOMAINE SIMON BIZE
DOMAINE TAUPENOT-MERME
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CHABLIS PURITY AND PRECISION 2022
Nestled in the heart of Burgundy, the Chablis wine region is renowned for its exceptional white wines, primarily crafted from Chardonnay grapes. What makes Chablis truly special is its unique terroir—chalky Kimmeridgian soils and a cool climate impart a distinctive mineral character to the wines. Crisp, elegant, and often described as "pure," Chablis offers a refreshing departure from traditional Chardonnays. From the village-level to the premier and grand cru vineyards, each sip is an expression of the region's rich history and a testament to the mastery of its winemakers.
CHABLIS
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DOMAINE AGNÈS, DIDIER ET FLORENT DAUVISSAT 20
CHABLIS DOMAINE AGNÈS, DIDIER ET FLORENT DAUVISSAT The most recent of the Dauvissat domaines in Chablis, Domaine Agnès and Didier Dauvissat released its first vintage in 1989. It now stretches over 10 ha, with parcels in Petit Chablis, Chablis village and the premier cru Beauroy. Florent, their son, is now at the helm of the property, crafting vibrant, zesty and distinctly mineral Chablis. Despite being a relatively new producer, Domaine Agnès and Didier Dauvissat is already making a name for itself with their pure expressions of Chardonnay.
2024
CHABLIS LES PETITS VIGNERONS (2020)
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£105
From a single parcel, 1/3 aged in old oak barrel, 2/3 in stainless steel. The wine is taut, with notes of dried ginger, savoury and saline. The palate has good extract and volume, finishing with a refreshing lift of acids. Chalk and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2024
CHABLIS 1ER CRU BEAUROY
6x75cl
£132
2024
CHABLIS 1ER CRU BEAUROY MAGNUMS
6x150cl
£295
Lime zest, melon and oyster shell. Overall fleshy and creamy thanks to its leesy character. Very focused and precise. Chalk and limestone soils.
DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE William Fèvre has become the benchmark for classic Chablis. Since William founded his domaine in 1959, some of the most sought-after vineyards have been added to the portfolio which now totals 78 ha including 5 of the 7 Grands Crus. No other producer can claim such an array of the finest vineyards in Chablis. The Premiers Crus see 30% to 40% maturation in barrel while the Grands Crus have 40% to 50%, both in old wood.
2024
CHABLIS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£120
6x75cl
£254
6x75cl
£338
Classy, textbook Chablis with its steely profile and citrus fruit and minerality. Limestone and clay soil. 5-6 months barrel ageing.
2026
CHABLIS 1ER CRU VAILLONS
The warmest site in the range, this 1er Cru Vaillons offers broader notes of orchard fruit and chamomile, the palate remains pure and crystaline, balancing weight and tension. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
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CHABLIS 1ER CRU VAULORENT
A touch of reduction gives it a pleasant flintiness, this Vaulorent is stony and citrusy, very focused and refreshing. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2026
CHABLIS 1ER CRU MONTMAINS
6x75cl
£254
2028
CHABLIS 1ER CRU MONTMAINS MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£92
The 1er Cru Montmains is the coolest parcel and the last to be harvested: it showcases an abundance of minerality and steeliness with an electric vein of acidity and a good citrus fruit core mid-palate. Marl and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
2026
CHABLIS 1ER CRU MONTÉE DE TONNERRE
6x75cl
£348
2027
CHABLIS 1ER CRU MONTÉE DE TONNERRE MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£126
6x75cl
£408
6x75cl
£528
CHABLIS GRAND CRU BOUGROS 'CÔTE DE BOUGUEROTS'
6x75cl
£645
CHABLIS GRAND CRU BOUGROS 'CÔTE DE BOUGUEROTS' MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£235
Notes of ripe grapefruit, lemon zest and green almond on the nose while the palate remains very mineral and saline with a touch of toasted hazelnut. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHABLIS GRAND CRU BOUGROS
Quite sweet-scented with sweet vanilla and lemon custard, the palate is broad with a pleasant density all kept together by a fine boned acidity. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES PREUSES
Les Preuses is a good all-rounder, offering lovely fruit concentration, mouthfilling texture and a well-balanced briny finish. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
2028
2030
Much more concentrated with notes of peach and wet stones. Plenty of dry extract, grippy and textured, clean, tense and compact. Will need time to soften and broaden in bottle. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES CLOS
6x75cl
£668
2030
CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES CLOS MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£245
2030
CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES CLOS JEROBOAMS
1x300cl
£530
Les Clos displays a riper, juicier profile with melon and lemon peel, without losing it's touch of oyster shell. The palate is tense and saline with a nice creamy texture. Limestone and clay soil. 14 to 15 months barrel ageing.
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DOMAINE WILLIAM FÈVRE DIDIER SÉGUIER 23
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CÔTE DE BEAUNE TERROIR, CRAFTSMANSHIP & TRADITION 2022
Embracing the southern stretch of Burgundy, the Côte de Beaune wine region is a captivating tapestry of vineyards producing some of the world's most esteemed red and white wines. Known for its distinguished Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the region's wines reflect a perfect harmony of terroir, meticulous craftsmanship, and a profound respect for tradition. The villages of Pommard, Meursault, and Volnay, among others, contribute to the region's diversity, offering a spectrum of flavours from robust reds to opulent whites. Côte de Beaune is a testament to Burgundy's enduring legacy of producing wines of elegance, finesse, and unparalleled complexity.
CÔTE DE BEAUNE
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CÔTE DE BEAUNE DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or. Their holdings include some of the finest parcels including Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte, Montrachet and Bonnes-Mares. They hold 130 ha of which 12 ha are Grands Crus and 74 ha are Premiers Crus.
2025
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU LES CLOUS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£295
3x75cl
£327
Marl and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2027
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU PERRIÈRES
More focused and leesy, the palate is tense with lemon zest and mineral sappiness. Good creaminess and a nicely zippy, clean finish. Marl and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2026
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU GENEVRIÈRES
6x75cl
£592
2028
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU GENEVRIÈRES MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£650
A tense and saline version of Meursault with a nice lemon sherbet, citrus peel and a palate the broadens around a yellow stone fruit core. Gravel and clay soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU
3x75cl
£570
2032
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£420
2035
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU JEROBOAMS
1x300cl
£910
Quite expressive and solar with notes of orange marmelade and sweet bakery, the palate is a good contrast with tension and salinity with a refreshing citrus and ginger note on the finish. Limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
3x75cl
£1,240
2032
CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£915
1x150cl
£1,450
Great aromatics with a mix of fresh ginger, toast, hazelnut, lightly sugar-coated fresh pineapple and lemon zest. Tense, mineral and saline with good extract and texture. Limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET LA CABOTTE GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
Limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2030
LE MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
6x75cl
£5,153
2032
LE MONTRACHET GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£1,900
Still in a very early stage in its life, it's powerful, but compact. Very rich and textural with a saline finish. Gravel and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2025
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES LAVIÈRES
6x75cl
£225
2026
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES TEURONS
6x75cl
£256
2027
BEAUNE 1ER CRU CLOS DE LA MOUSSE, MONOPOLE
6x75cl
£364
6x75cl
£440
Floral and perfumed, it's showing good purity with a plush, juicy red fruit core. The palate is silky and fresh. Clay and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2027
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES CAILLERETS ANCIENNE CUVÉE CARNOT
Clay and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2028
BEAUNE GRÈVES 1ER CRU VIGNE DE L'ENFANT JÉSUS
6x75cl
£815
2030
BEAUNE GRÈVES 1ER CRU VIGNE DE L'ENFANT JÉSUS MAGNUMS
1x150
£300
2032
BEAUNE GRÈVES 1ER CRU VIGNE DE L'ENFANT JÉSUS JEROBOAMS
1x300
£655
6x75cl
£725
3x75cl
£1,305
6x75cl
£1,485
3x75cl
£1,620
Quite seductive with pressed violets, the fruit is quite concentrated and generous with a hint of cracked black pepper. The palate is supple and silky. Gravel and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
LE CORTON GRAND CRU
Intense and ripe red fruit core lifted by floral aromatics, the palate is nicely framed with silky tannins and lifted acids. Red clay and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
BONNES-MARES GRAND CRU
Gravel and clay soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU
Clay and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
2030
ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU COMBES D'ORVEAUX
Clay and limestone soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
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DOMAINE BOUCHARD PÈRE ET FILS FRÉDÉRIC WEBER 29
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2030
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU (NON DOMAINE)
3x75cl
£1,195
2032
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU (NON DOMAINE) MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£880
2032
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU (NON DOMAINE) JEROBOAMS
1x300cl
£1,930
2035
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU (NON DOMAINE) METHUSELAHS
1x600cl
£4,180
The nose is juicy and inviting with black cherry on the front, it's densely packed and quite firm in structure with a long lasting finish. It will reward those who wait patiently. Limestone and clay soil. 13 months barrel ageing.
BENJAMIN LEROUX A dynamic and extremely talented winemaker, Benjamin Leroux made a name for himself at Domaine du Comte Armand where he was the general manager until 2014. Based in Beaune, he launched his own label in 2007, so did two jobs at once for some years. Wines are produced from over 20 vineyards but this remains very much a microwinery. Apart from 8.3 ha owned by the estate, grapes are purchased from trusted growers, most of whom are either organic or biodynamic. In 2017, he took on the running of 2.5 ha in Meursault Blagny.
2026
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU BAUDINES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£588
6x75cl
£300
6x75cl
£336
6x75cl
£456
6x75cl
£456
6x75cl
£660
Limestone soils. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
POMMARD
Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Very floral and bright, displaying crunchy cherries and rose petals. Tannins are silky and elegant with refreshing lift. Classy. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
A textbook Chambolle-Musign, with its red fruit character and floral lift. The nose is pure and precise, the texture silky. Dangerously easy drinking. Lime stone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
VOSNE-ROMANÉE
A plush, juicy and glossy dark fruit core. The palate is quite textured, dense and refined. Delicious. Limestone and marl soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2026
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES CAILLERETS
An inviting nose of fresh orange peel and plush red cherries. The palate is juicy and elegant with a nice streak of minerality. The tannins are polished and the structure lifted by great acidity. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
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2030
CLOS DE LA ROCHE GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
1x150
£585
3x75cl
£720
3x75cl
£825
1x150
£975
Rock and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 18 months.
2030
CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
Very expressive rose petal tones wrapped around a plush red fruit core, it's showing impressive density and velvety texture. Layered and compact, it will need a few years in bottle to unfurl. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 19 months.
2030
ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU
Dense and compact around its black fruit core, this Echézeaux is quite voluptuous with its mix of pressed rose petals, violets, citrus peel and juiciness. Simply superb. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 18 months.
2030
CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
The use of 80% whole bunch is completely well integrated in the wine, showing notes of pencil shaving, rose petals and blood orange. The palate is supple and silky, lifted by the acids and perfumes. Long lasting. Outstanding. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 18 months.
DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD Domaine Blain-Gagnard, located in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard. Jean-Marc runs a meticulous cellar with the help of his son Marc-Antonin. These pure, elegant wines are always approachable in youth but have an incredible capacity for ageing.
2024
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
12x75cl
£425
6x75cl
£300
6x75cl
£340
3x75cl
£750
Citrusy and zippy with laser beam precision, it's offering great freshness and a crystal clean finish. Clay and limestone soil. Aged in barrel for 10 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU MORGEOT
Quite opulent on the nose with rich, juicy fruit. Well balanced by its lively acidity on the palate. Red clay and limestone soil. Aged in barrel for 11 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU CAILLERETS
The nose of juicy peach and fresh pineapple is a nice contrast against the more tense, saline, vibrant palate. Limestone and marl soil. Aged in barrel for 11 months.
2027
CRIOTS-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Voluminous and mouthfilling with its creamy texture, it's well-defined and showcases great vibrancy with its citrus fruit flavours. Limestone soil. Aged in barrel for 14 months.
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DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD JEAN-MARC BLAIN 32
2027
LE MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
1x75cl
£610
3x75cl
£750
6x75cl
£142
6x75cl
£215
Packed with lots of energy and tension, it's showing delicate herbal tones of sage and sweet spices. Still citrusy and vibrant, the palate is compact, creamy and exits with a long, saline finish. Outstanding. Limestone and marl soil. Aged in barrel for 14 months
2027
BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Althought it's showing the density and commanding presence of a Grand Cru, it's still quite shy with savoury notes of dried ginger and a spicy finish. Limestone soil. Aged in barrel fo 14 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ROUGE
Textbook Pinot Noir on the nose with notes of cherries and strawberries, it's still showing some vinosity due to its youth, the palate is supple with pleasant, ripe tannins and great freshness. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrel for 10 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ROUGE 1ER CRU CLOS ST. JEAN
Clos St Jean is showing a plush and lifted character of rose petals and fresh violets, the palate is juicy with a pleasant velvety texture and a mineral finish, quite reminscent of a fine Volnay. A great surprise! Clay and gravel soil. Aged in barrel for 11 months.
DOMAINE DARVIOT-PERRIN Domaine Darviot-Perrin can be counted amongst the most meticulous estates within the Côte de Beaune. Didier Darviot learned the trade from his father-in-law Pierre Perrin who was a legendary figure in the winemaking echelons of Meursault and Volnay. Didier's son, Pierre-Antonin, returned to take over the Domaine in 2019 and he is now on his 3rd vintage. The Domaine comprises 9 ha of incredibly old vines entirely owned by the Darviot-Perrin family and located in the most prestigious terroirs of Volnay, Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet. The Domaine has been officially certified organic since 2022.
2025
BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£140
6x75cl
£265
6x75cl
£410
Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
BEAUNE LES LONGBOIS
Limestone and volcanic rock soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
MEURSAULT CLOS DE LA VELLE
A pretty nose, classy, classic, focused and well define. The palate is creamy and precise, a hint reduced, vivid and with a lovely seaweed character. A classic Meursault. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
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2024
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET LA BERGERIE
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£410
6x75cl
£710
6x75cl
£805
6x75cl
£920
6x75cl
£930
6x75cl
£325
6x75cl
£410
6x75cl
£480
Closed, pretty and very charming, with hint of white flowers and orange blossom. The palate is tense, velvety and harmonious. Grippy sense of dry extract and length. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU CHARMES
Closed, restrained and mineral on the nose, it needs time. The palate offers good raciness, breed and purity. Needs time to open up and will be a pure delight in 3 to 4 years time. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2024
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU GENEVRIÈRES
Floral, open and charming, the pure nose offers a touch of citrus fruit, yuzu and bergamot. The palate is delicate, nervous and long with stunning balance. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2027
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES BLANCHOT DESSUS
A masterpiece. Now in his 3rd vintage, Pierre Antonin gives us a complete wine: dense, velvety, with sense of place but more importantly a sense of vintage. Reaching perfection here with one of the whites of the vintage! Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2024
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU PERRIÈRES
Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU ROUGE LES BONDUES
Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2026
VOLNAY 1ER CRU GIGOTTE
Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2026
VOLNAY 1ER CRU SANTENOTS
Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
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DOMAINE DE MONTILLE One of the great estates in Burgundy, Domaine de Montille produces incredibly elegant and understated wines. Established by Hubert de Montille, who inherited a few Volnay vines in 1951, the estate now comprises 37 ha. The wines had a reputation for requiring a long time to reach maturity but under Étienne de Montille, with the help of Chef de Cave Brian Sieve, the aromatic complexity of the wines has been brought to the fore. They provide us in 2022 an aromatic and tense vintage, with an increase of new oak and a decrease of the wholebunch fermentation. The whites are classic, while the reds will need more time
2024
BOURGOGNE BLANC
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
12x75cl
£240
6x75cl
£250
A closed nose, restrained and shy. The palate is rich, generous and open, concentrated. Clay dominant soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES AIGROTS BLANC
Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing. 1/2 muids ageing.
2025
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU LES PORUSOTS
6x75cl
£495
2028
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU LES PORUSOTS MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£525
Rock and clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LE CAILLERET
6x75cl
£855
2028
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LE CAILLERET MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£885
Clear, focused and pure, with such precise aromatic definition. The palate is chiselled, tense and elegant. A classic salinity signals the vintage. Stone and clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2030
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU
6x75cl
£1,230
2030
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£1,290
12 x75cl
£255
Yellow marl and brown clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
BOURGOGNE ROUGE
A closed nose, earthy with lifted aromatic characters. Solar and generous palate, firm in tannic structure. Clay and Limestone soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2025
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES GRÈVES
6x75cl
£380
2029
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES GRÈVES MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£410
Rich, open and ripe , with dark fruit and sweet spices on the nose. The palate is dense, creamy, very silky, and with solid structure. A classic Greves. Clay and Limestone soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
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DOMAINE DE MONTILLE 36
2025
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES AUX SAINTS-JULIENS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£258
Limestone dominant soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2025
POMMARD 1ER CRU LES PÉZEROLLES
6x75cl
£670
2028
POMMARD 1ER CRU LES PÉZEROLLES MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£700
Perfumed and delicate on the nose, with dry leaves and a wild herb character. Grainy tannic structure, solid, dense but pure and long. A classic offering from De Montille. Limestone dominant soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2025
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES TAILLEPIEDS
6x75cl
£720
2028
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES TAILLEPIEDS MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£755
The soil of sand and limestone yields a superb wine of elegance and purity, balanced with some grippy tannins. Approachable now but will improve with age. Wearing well the 80% of whole cluster, with red flowers and crunchy fruit aromas. 15 months barrel ageing.
2026
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU AUX MALCONSORTS
6x75cl
£2,290
2030
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU AUX MALCONSORTS MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£790
An oak character with spice and toastiness characterises the wine. A very closed nose which will develop during the second winter in oak. Dense, concentrated, and firm but with integrated tannins. It's at a very early stage, but clearly showing some grand cru components in the wine to be excited about. Clay and pebble soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2027
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU AUX MALCONSORTS CHRISTIANE
3x75cl
£1,855
2030
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU AUX MALCONSORTS CHRISTIANE MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£1,270
A riper nose with a strong oak influence. Patience is the key here and this wine needs time, albeit a very solid wine with plenty of character and promise. Red Clay and Limestone soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
DOMAINE ÉTIENNE SAUZET Under Gérard Boudot, Domaine Sauzet has become one of the most respected estates in Burgundy. Based in Puligny-Montrachet, the Domaine has followed a biodynamic approach since 2010. The wines display remarkable energy and precision with wonderful terroir expression. These days, Gérard's son-in-law, Benoît Riffault, runs the estate.
2025
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£410
Notes of ripe lemon and nectarine with a subtle touch of vanilla from the oak, complemented by a great freshness and tension to give an elegant, well balanced wine. Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
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2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LA GARENNE
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£590
6x75cl
£690
6x75cl
£745
6x75cl
£855
6x75cl
£900
6x75cl
£900
1x75cl
£680
1x75cl
£680
1x75cl
£1,070
Poised and lifted with notes of fresh citrus and white flowers, the palate is taut, vibrant and textured. Great potential. Limestone soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES REFERTS
Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU CHAMP-CANET
Coming from the Meursault site, this cuvee is more solid and structured. It has great density and savoury tones, lovely richness without losing its freshness. Limestone soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES PERRIÈRES
The nose is complex and layered with lemon zest, savoury dried ginger and a mineral touch. The palate is tense and saline finishing with a clean zing. Very fine indeed. Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES FOLATIÈRES EN LA RICHARDE
Reflects the solar character of the vintage. A generous nose with fresh pineapple and lovely concentration. The palate is tense and saline, with a long lasting finish. Limestone soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES COMBETTES
Offering an almost electric vibrancy, Sauzet's Les Combettes is intense and layered with sweet oak spices, lemon zest and stem ginger. Will need time to soften, but it will go a long way. Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2030
BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2030
BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Compact and textured with great density and presence. It's showing volume without being too imposing. It has a pleasant, bitter almond finish. Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months.
2030
LE MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
White flowers and citrus intertwined with sage and almond already set the nose apart. The texture is silky and soft but with apparent power, poised and refined. The finish is long and creamy. Beautiful! Limestone and clay soil. Barrel ageing 12 months. Star Buys
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DOMAINE FONTAINE-GAGNARD Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, in Chassagne-Montrachet, was formed in 1985 when Richard Fontaine married Laurence Gagnard. Céline Fontaine started working with her father in 2007 and has taken over the running of the Domaine. The wines are extremely elegant, complex and precise. The estate covers 12 ha of vineyard and 22 appellations.
2024
BOURGOGNE BLANC
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£130
6x75cl
£230
3x75cl
£245
6x75cl
£330
6x75cl
£330
6x75cl
£450
3x75cl
£720
3x75cl
£720
A light, tense Bourgogne Blanc with generous fruit ripeness balanced by the racy palate. Marne and Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2024
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET
This Chassagne shows richness of fruit with a nice spine of acidity and a light spiciness from the oak. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2026
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LA ROMANÉE
The nose is lifted with pressed white flowers, a generous fruit component, almost candied, but with a great freshness and energy on the palate. The vineyard will be back in production in a few years. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LA MALTROIE
There is good concentration of fresh orchard fruit, sweet oak spices and depth balanced by a fine bead of acidity. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES VERGERS
Quite open and approachable already, all components are particularly well integrated. It offers a lively palate, rounded texture, and crystalline finish. Limestone and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES CAILLERETS
The minerality and salinity set this cuvee apart, giving a vibrant mouthfeel with a touch of bitter almond on the finish. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2027
CRIOTS-BÂTARD MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Compact and layered, showcasing notes of savoury spice and dried ginger, it's textured and vibrant, but will need some time in bottle to fully fan out all its flavours. Gravel and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2027
BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Densely fruity with fresh pineapple on the forefront and a hint of anise, the palate is rich and textural with a fine acidity to balance its power. Gravel and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
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DOMAINE FONTAINE-GAGNARD 41
2028
LE MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
1x75cl
£565
Orchard fruits and dried sage, the savoury oak spices are well integrated. The palate is compact and quite muscular. It will go a long way. Gravel and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
DOMAINE LEFLAIVE With the 4th generation at the helm, Brice de La Morandière, Anne-Claude’s nephew and great-grandson of founder Joseph Leflaive, continues to work with the same family philosophy of respect for the great ‘’terroirs’’, humility towards the forces of nature and rigour in their relentless pursuit of excellence in winemaking. Brice was joined in January 2017 by Pierre Vincent, Managing Director of the properties. Significant work has been undertaken to make the winemaking more precise, including the selection of a new type of cork, ensuring increased longevity in the wines. The estate has also expanded with nearly 3 ha replanted in Puligny, 7 ha acquired in the Mâconnais and with the creation of a new vineyard planned for 2020 in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune.
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£412
2027
BOURGOGNE BLANC
2027
BOURGOGNE BLANC MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£190
2028
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
6x75cl
£715
2028
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET MAGNUMS
1x150cl
£305
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU CLAVOILLON
3x75cl
£595
2026
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU CLAVOILLON MAGNUMS
3X150cl
£1325
2027
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES FOLATIÈRES
3x75cl
£815
2027
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES COMBETTES
3x75cl
£1,145
2027
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES PUCELLES
3x75cl
£1,350
2027
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES PUCELLES MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£2,735
2032
BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
3x75cl
£2,495
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2032
BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
2032
CHEVALIER MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
3x75cl
£2,795
3x75cl
£3,395
DOMAINES LEFLAIVE The wines from Domaines Leflaive are produced outside Puligny-Montrachet from vineyards in the Mâconnais which they own, and from fruit sourced from trusted growers in the Côte Chalonnaise and the Côte de Beaune. The grapes are grown using biodynamic principles and are vinified in the same way as the wines of the Domaine. CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2025
MÂCON-SOLUTRÉ
ALLOCATION ONLY
6x75cl
£215
2024
AUXEY-DURESSES
ALLOCATION ONLY
6x75cl
£280
2024
AUXEY-DURESSES MAGNUMS
6x150cl
£720
2025
POUILLY-FUISSÉ
6x75cl
£335
2025
POUILLY-FUISSÉ MAGNUMS
6x150cl
£825
ALLOCATION ONLY
DOMAINE MARC MOREY Domaine Marc Morey is one of the best addresses in Chassagne-Montrachet. Sabine Mollard, the fourth generation, continues the work of her predecessors. Her wines are textbook Chassagne-Montrachet combining tension and freshness with richness and effortless power. They are generally matured in around 15% to 20% new oak but this alters depending on the vintage and cru. The wines drink very well early but, with age in the cellar, they take on added depth and complexity. Sabine’s recent focus has been on vineyard management to ensure that the fruit strikes the perfect balance of ripeness and acidity.
2024
BOURGOGNE BLANC
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£115
6x75cl
£235
A nicely textured Bourgogne Blanc with just a hint of vanilla oak spice, good fruit concentration and a vibrant, saline finish. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 9 months.
2025
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET
Clean and zesty, it showcases great energy on the palate with a touch of ginger and a creamy, yet refreshing finish. Very good. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 9 months.
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2026
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES CHENEVOTTES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£345
6x75cl
£345
6x75cl
£355
6x75cl
£620
3x75cl
£1,050
Expressive and pretty with nice fruit concentration of ripe pear and citrus peel. There's good fruit weight on palate giving it a nice texture. Quite approachable now, but will age nicely. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 11 months.
2027
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES VERGERS
Focused and mineral, it has a nice balance of acidity with nuances of lemon pith and lime zest. Nicely balanced. Limestone and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 11 months.
2027
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU EN VIRONDOT
A lively, open and inviting nose of pressed yellow flowers and ripe citrus peel. The palate is lifted by its vibrant acidity and closes with a long, zesty, saline finish. Very good. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 14 months.
2027
PULIGNY MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES PUCELLES
Delicate and refined with white flowers and lemon zest, the palate is balanced with good concentration and fruit weight on the mid palate. Fine. Limestone and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 11 months.
2028
BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Taut and compact, it displays dried ginger notes, together with bruised apples and oak savoury notes. The palate is nicely textural, round and long lasting. Does need time to broaden further, but it's already quite gastronomic.
DOMAINE LAFARGE Domaine Lafarge has around 10 ha in some of the best plots in Volnay. Frédéric Lafarge joined in 1978 and 2018 was the first vintage he made with his daughter Clothilde. Like his late father Michel, Frédéric is warm and sincere with a deep connection to the land. They believe passionately that the vineyard is the secret to success. Biodynamic principles are followed and the wines are allowed to express the individual characters of each terroir. In the cellar, the wines are gently handled, oak ageing is kept to a minimum and there is virtually no filtration. It seems hardly anything has changed and yet Frédéric has recently introduced innovations including manual destemming for some cuvées and the reintroduction of a basket press, but also the introduction of a 'Spiral vineyard' in the Caillerets cru, inspired from the culture of the Incas. Tasting in Lafarge’s ancient cellar amongst the cobwebs is a transporting experience. Pommard 1er Cru les Pezerolles was pulled out and will come back in 2026.
2025
BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ RAISINS DORÉS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£90
Harvested on 17th of september, with 50% oak ageing. The nose is distinguished with some ripe citrus, chamomile, and green tea aromas. The palate is dense but fresh. Vivid and gastronomic. Clay and limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
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2025
MEURSAULT
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£240
6x75cl
£255
6x75cl
£325
6x75cl
£90
3x150cl
£125
6x75cl
£115
6x75cl
£125
6x75cl
£143
6x75cl
£150
A classic Meursault for the vintage. At first restrained and mineral, it gives a hint of something richer and more precise. The palate is concentrated and round. Very classic, pure and harmonious. Clay and limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2026
MEURSAULT VENDANGES SÉLECTIONNÉES
From a selection of old vines in Lafarge's parcel of Meursault. Open and showing clear authority. Creamy and buttery, dense and pure. Clay and limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 17 months.
2026
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES AIGROTS BLANC
A stony nose with precision, purity and minerality. 8% new oak. Linear and voluptuous with a profound texture, salinity, freshness and longevity. Clay and limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2026
BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAIN L'EXCEPTION
Restrained and pure with a floral character. Very appealing. A clear and focused wine. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAIN ANTHOLOGIE MAGNUM
Whole berry fermentation of co-planted 93 year old vines, aged in 500l barrels. 50% new oak, bottled only in magnum format. A purity to the nose with restrained dark berries and a stoney character. Firmer palate, solid and stunning! Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2027
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR
Pretty, pure and refined. A delicate palate of freshness and tension. Optimun maturity of fruit, balanced and complete. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2025
CHIROUBLES (DOMAINE LAFARGE-VIAL)
Notes of dark fruit and black tea. A very pretty and open nose. The palate is dense, solid and firm in tannic structure. Pink Granit soils. Aged in barrels for 13 months.
2027
FLEURIE (DOMAINE LAFARGE-VIAL)
Open, floral, stony and pure. The mouth is less concentrated than Chiroubles but fresher and purer, ending with a solid and powerful tannic structure. Be patient and drink from 2027. Pink Granit soils. Aged in barrels for 13 months. 2028
CÔTE DE BROUILLY (DOMAINE LAFARGE-VIAL)
Closed, earthy and a hint reduced on the nose. The palate develops in concentration and density with a clear Mediterranean character. Generous and warm. Granit and Blue Stone soils. Aged in barrels for 13 months.
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2028
FLEURIE CLOS VERNAY (DOMAINE LAFARGE-VIAL)
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£180
6x75cl
£240
6x75cl
£260
6x75cl
£350
6x75cl
£370
6x75cl
£535
1x150cl
£185
6x75cl
£600
From granite and quartz soils, the nose is delicate, pure and refined with an earthy minerality. The palate has a sense of place. Saline and pure with a lingering finish and firm tannic structure. Aged in barrels for 13 months.
2028
VOLNAY
Superb expression of fresh red fruits, strawberries, cassis and cherry. Complex, pure and precise on the palate. Stunning and harmonious! Sand and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2027
VOLNAY VENDANGES SÉLECTIONNÉES
With only 8% new oak, and from different parcels than the village, the nose is delicate with a superb expression of dark berries. A stunning harmony of precision and length. Approachable and refined. Sand and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
BEAUNE 1ER CRU CLOS DES AIGROTS ROUGE
One of the most underrated and exciting wines from the estate. Mineral notes of fresh crushed berries. An elegant and delicate palate, solid tannic structure. A pure limestone expression. Stone and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
BEAUNE 1ER CRU GRÈVES
101 year old vines deliver a complexity and refinement to this wine. A complete example of purity, freshness and length. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES MITANS
Very classic and complex Volnay with great balance and harmony. Floral notes with tension, freshness and purity. Pure delicacy. Gravel and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2030
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES PITURES MAGNUMS
Closed at first with an earthy and iodine character. The wine opens up, showcasing an intense salinity and solid and tannic structure. Gastronomic, and a wine for keeping. Rock and clay soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES CAILLERETS
A real contrast of soft and ripe textures, with density of fruit paired with a silky tannic stucture and intense freshness. Balanced and lengthy with a strong identity. Stone and clay soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
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2028
VOLNAY 1ER CRU CLOS DES CHÊNES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£660
6x75cl
£735
Purity and refinement. This is somehow the most simple and precise wine. Focused fruit, a chiselled and tense plate, harmonious and fine tuned tannins. This is perfection in the most desirable form. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2025
VOLNAY 1ER CRU CLOS DU CHÂTEAU DES DUCS
The signature of Lafarge: complex and long, silky and refined. An absolute wine. Memorable. Clay and gravel soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
DOMAINE MICHEL MALLARD & FILS Domaine Michel Mallard & Fils' vineyards are located in the commune of Ladoix-Serrigny, a small village at the junction between the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Vine growers from father to son for five generations, the vineyards have expanded over time and the family now cultivates 11 hectares, producing 16 appellations in total. Michel Mallard took over from his father in 2005 and is now running the family estate with his parents’ help while also making the wines at Domaine d’Eugenie.
2024
LADOIX BLANC LE CLOS ROYER
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£149
6x75cl
£228
6x75cl
£865
6x75cl
£129
6x75cl
£219
Fresh orchard fruit with a sherbety, pleasantly bitter, citrus profile. The palate shows a creamy texture, salinity and minerality. Very good. Sand and Clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2024
LADOIX BLANC 1ER CRU LES GRÉCHONS
Crystalline and electric, the energy from this is impressive. Saline and tense, it's zesty, vibrant and invigorating. Silt and Clay soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2029
CORTON CHARLEMAGNE
Llifted aromatics of pressed white flowers and fresh ginger open to a mineral and compact palate. Delicious, but one to cellar. Silt and limestone, some clay soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2025
LADOIX LES BUIS
Pure Pinot Noir with a fruit driven nose, pleasantly spicy and juicy. Nice. Clay and limestone soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2025
LADOIX 1ER CRU LA CORVÉE
This cuvee is pleasantly spicy with a touch of cinnamon and wild strawberries, it's dense and textural with a saline finish. Limestone and shallow Clay soil. 16-18 months barrel ageing.
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2028
ALOXE-CORTON 1ER CRU LA TOPPE AU VERT
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£330
6x75cl
£495
6x75cl
£495
Showing great depth of flavours with a core of glossy blackberry fruit, it's dense and fleshy with velvety tannins. Very good. Clay and limestone soil. 16-18 months barrel ageing.
2030
CORTON GRAND CRU LES RENARDES
Lifted profile with rose petals and herbal tones, it's focused and precise with crunchy red and black fruit, polished tannins and showing impressive precision. Delicious! Limestone and shallow clay soil. 16-18 months barrel ageing.
2030
CORTON GRAND CRU LE ROGNET
Very dense without losing vibrancy, juicy and spicy with silky tannins and a pleasant bitter orange on the finale. Michel is in top form with this vintage! Limestone and shallow clay soil. 16-18 months barrel ageing.
DOMAINE REBOURGEON-MURE Established in 1552, Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure is one of the oldest family-owned estates in Burgundy. Based in Pommard, the historic Domaine now stretches over Volnay and Beaune. David Rebourgeon crafts wines from 7 ha over 12 different appellations, offering wine lovers an unparalleled chance to explore the subtle nuances of the domaine’s lieux dits. Charming wines of intense purity, balance and elegance are released year after year, reflecting the domaine’s incredible terroirs and meticulous winemaking practices. The domaine has been certified organic via Terra Vitis since 2019. CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2024
BEAUNE LES PRÉVOLES BLANC CUVÉE CONSTANCE
6x75cl
£175
2024
BOURGOGNE MAISON DIEU
6x75cl
£110
6x75cl
£195
6x75cl
£228
6x75cl
£250
From Pommard vineyards. A pretty wine, easy and approachable with a floral character. Distinctive freshness and precision. Simple, nicely balanced, and made for an early consumption. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
VOLNAY
From 30% declassified 1er Cru from Volnay. Restrained and mineral. The palate is pure, fresh, precise and with superb length. Clay and Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2024
POMMARD
Open, charming and complex on the nose. Concentrated and earthy on the palate. It offers a distinguished tannic structure, firm and integrated. Clay and Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2026
50
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES VIGNES FRANCHES
DOMAINE REBOURGEON-MURE 51
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2026
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES MITANS
6x75cl
£275
2026
POMMARD 1ER CRU CLOS DES ARVELETS
6x75cl
£295
6x75cl
£330
6x75cl
£380
A superb nose, with pure focus and precision. It shows optimal fruit maturity. A stunning palate, grippy and harmonious. A very special parcel with a south exposure which benefits from the cooler effect of the combes. Red clay soils. Aged in barrels for 18 months.
2026
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES CAILLERETS
The wine is closed and still reveals touches of oak and spice, fresh from maturation. The palate is superb, chiselled with tension and precision. Marl and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 18 months.
2027
POMMARD 1ER CRU GRANDS EPENOTS
Closed, restrained and earthy with aromas of stones, rocks and campher. Somehow very complex, dense, balanced and grippy. It will need time but it will certainly impress. Drink from 2027. Stone and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 18 months.
DOMAINE SIMON BIZE Domaine Simon Bize is composed of 22 ha with a small parcel in Corton-Charlemagne. The estate is now managed by Chisa Bize and continues to be a reference point in Savigny-lès-Beaune. From the 2021 vintage, Eric Pignal joined as a winemaker while Chisa is developing the conversion into Fukuoka viticulture and the diversity in the vineyard.
2025
BOURGOGNE BLANC LES PERRIÈRES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£170
6x75cl
£177
6x75cl
£350
6x75cl
£1,575
Closed nose, restrained and with a hint of reduction. The palate is superb, pure and harmonious. Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2025
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNES VILLAGE BLANC
Open and fragrant with a reductive character, which is perfectly normal at this stage. A classic Savigny. Tense and velvety with a ripe character of orchard fruits. Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2027
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNES 1ER CRU AUX VERGELESSES BLANC
Earthy and mineral on the nose, a touch on the reductive side with flashes of graphite and brimstone. A pure and balanced palate: incisive, pure and lengthy. Limestone and sand. Aged for 12 months.
2027
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU
Gravel and ironstone soil. Aged in barrel 12 months
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DOMAINE SIMON BIZE 53
2025
BOURGOGNE ROUGE LES PERRIÈRES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£170
6x75cl
£177
6x75cl
£245
6x75cl
£310
6x75cl
£350
6x75cl
£2,135
Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2025
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE VILLAGE ROUGE
A lifted and flowery expression with crunchy berries and a hint of spice. The palate is delicate and vibrant, with light and approachable tannins. Sand and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2028
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE AUX GRANDS LIARDS
Ripe and rich nose, revealing a damson, plum and a mediterranean character of wild herbs. Concentrated and juicy, but balanced by a precise freshness, with very controlled and grippy tannins. Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2026
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES FORNAUX
Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2028
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 1ER CRU AUX VERGELESSES ROUGE
Subtle and perfumed on the nsoe. A pure expression of pinot noir. A perfect palate, already in full balance with tension and density, and some really delicate and distinguished tannins. Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
2030
LATRICIÈRES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
Limestone and clay soil. Aged in barrel for 12 months.
MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE Nicolas Potel took his first steps as a winemaker at Domaine de la Pousse d’Or where he worked with his father in the cellar. Following his father he founded Domaine de Bellène with vineyards in Santenay, Saint-Romain, Volnay, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée. Some years later he established a négociant business called Maison Roche de Bellène sourcing grapes from trusted growers in some of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy. Nicolas is one of the most dynamic winemakers in the region with an energy and passion matched by few others. He adopts a natural approach to viticulture, in tune with the conditions each year, and buys grapes from organic growers. With his many contacts up and down the Côte d’Or, he used to produce a staggering selection of wines. These days he focuses on a smaller number which has enabled him to monitor each cuvée more closely. Large containers have become a norm for Nicolas, with the use of 600 litre and Foudres oak vessels to limit the new oak impact in the wines.
2024
MONTAGNY
Ripe and rich nose, with hint of camomille, white peach. The palate is racy, fresh and tense. A simple wine, already bottled and made for an immediate pleasure and early consumption. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£79
2028
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES CHALUMEAUX
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£515
6x75cl
£515
3x75cl
£565
3x75cl
£845
6x75cl
£290
6x75cl
£490
3x75cl
£565
3x75cl
£810
3x75cl
£1,365
A very delicate nose, pure and mineral. The palate is classic with a sense of freshness, length and balance. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2028
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU HAMEAU DE BLAGNY
A rich and complex nose, with confit lime character, bergamot and blood orange. The palate is vibrant and saline, with a good grip of dry extract, a very well made wine. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2027
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU
A great Charlemagne, wearing well the solar impact of the vintage, with density and concentration, while remaining fresh and precise. Try to drink from 2027 if you are patient enough! Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2027
BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Typical grand cru in character with optimal class for this Bienvenue showcasing creaminess, voluptuous texture and lingering length and finish. Needs time but already open and approachable. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2025
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES PITURES
Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2027
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU LAVAUX ST. JACQUES
A baby still, under the ageing impact with sweet spices and a smoky nose. The palate is concentrated and structured, with dark berry characteristics that are juicy and crunchy. It will need time to settle in the barrel before bottling. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2028
CLOS DE LA ROCHE GRAND CRU
Open and expressive, with blackcurrant and morello cherry notes and sweet spices. A very attaractive wine, dense and fresh, seductive and approachable. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2026
GRANDS-ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU
Closed and restrained, solid and rich dark fruit character, a hint mediterranean. The palate is mineral, firm with coated tannins and a real sense of place, stamping the authority of a grand cru. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
BONNES-MARES GRAND CRU
Closed but with purity and complexity. Flint, brimstone and graphite notes bring identity and character to the wine. The palate is pure, complete and focused. Simply superb. Drink from 2030. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
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CÔTE DE NUITS COMPLEXITY AND ELEGANCE 2022
The Côte de Nuits, an iconic segment of Burgundy, stands as the pinnacle for Pinot Noir enthusiasts. Renowned for its bold, structured red wines. The distinctiveness of Côte de Nuits lies in its magical combination of terroir, climate, and centuries of winemaking expertise. The wines, exemplified by depth, complexity, and age-worthiness, mirror the unique nuances of individual vineyards. From the robust Gevrey-Chambertin to the ethereal Vosne-Romanée, each bottle tells a story of the land, rendering the Côte de Nuits an unrivalled realm for the true connoisseur.
CÔTE DE NUITS
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CÔTE DE NUITS AURÉLIEN VERDET Aurélien is an extremely talented winemaker who established his own estate in 2008. Aurélien focuses on the vineyards and follows organic principles, in the footsteps of his father who was one of the pioneers of organic viticulture in Burgundy. His wines are all about freshness and pure crystalline fruit. In the cellar, the vinification is 100% whole cluster, while he presses as gently as possible, employing indigenous yeasts and not using sulphur.
2024
BOURGOGNE ROUGE EN LUTENIERE
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£107
6x75cl
£120
6x75cl
£147
6x75cl
£156
6x75cl
£252
6x75cl
£300
6x75cl
£400
6x75cl
£400
Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months
2025
BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS PRIEURÉ
Closed and pure, precise and complex. The palate is light and etheral, lifted with floral notes and delicate tannins. Enjoyable early and made for instant pleasure. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months
2025
CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES LA PRÊTIERE
Closed and restrained on the nose, on the mineral and earthy side. The palate has a ripe character of dark berries, bringing good density and ending with a solid tannic structure. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2026
FIXIN
Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES VILLAGES
A very classic Nuits St George, with fresh berries and floral characteristics. The palate is firm and solid, with a velvety texture. Pebble and alluvial soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2026
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Pebble and Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2027
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
Pretty but restrained. The palate is vibrant and delicate, pure and long. Pebble and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2026
VOSNE-ROMANÉE
A very strong identity, pure and vibrant. It offers a lifted texture, at once tense and incisive. Grippy and structured tannins, for long ageing. Limestone and Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
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2027
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 1ER CRU LES DAMODES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£490
Subtle, elegant and refined aromas, focus and precise. The palate is marked by a controlled, but powerful tannic structure. Need time but superb wine. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
DOMAINE A.-F. GROS Domaine A.-F. Gros is owned by Anne-Françoise who inherited vineyards in Savigny, Vosne-Romanée, ChambolleMusigny, Echézeaux and Richebourg from her parents Jean and Jeanine Gros. Anne-Françoise’s husband, François Parent, had a separate label, but from the 2018 vintage, both estates are under A.-F. Gros. Their daughter, Caroline and son, Mathias, have now taken charge of both estates and continue to make extremely classic, elegant wines with great ageing potential.
2024
BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE NUITS BLANC
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£135
6x75cl
£100
6x75cl
£120
6x75cl
£275
6x75cl
£415
6x75cl
£415
6x75cl
£289
Ripe and rich, but also delicate. Pure and precise with hints of steel and white pepper. Fresh and crunchy palate, pleasant and refreshing. Limestone dominant soils. Aged in barrels for 12 months.
2025
MOULIN-À-VENT EN MORTPERAY
Granite soils. Aged in barrels for 8 months.
2025
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR
A classic nose: ripe, pure and focused. Delicate and easy palate. Convivial. Clay and limestone soils. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
MATHIAS PARENT 2022
25% whole bunch, primarily from Savigny-lès-Beaune Pure fruit, cherries, redcurrants and a hint of rose petals. A nicely defined expression. The palate is delicate, with ripe tannins that are well integrated. Clay and limestone soils. 12 months barrel ageing.
2026
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
A very pretty expression, floral with an hint of spice. Lifted and elegant in character. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15-18 months.
2026
VOSNE-ROMANÉE LES CHALANDINS
Closed and restrained with dark fruit and sweet spice. A dense and grippy palate with a hint of generous warmth. Overall, a great character and identity. Limestone soils. Aged in barrel for 15-18 months.
2025
BEAUNE 1ER CRU LES BOUCHEROTTES
A hint reduced with notes of brimstone and smoke. The nose is closed and rustic and will need time. The palate is fresh and generous. It will need to find its balance over a second winter of ageing. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 15-18 months.
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DOMAINE DOMAINE A.-F. GROS CAROLINE & MATHIAS PARENT-GROS 61
2026
POMMARD 1ER CRU LES CHANLINS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£550
3x75cl
£850
3x75cl
£880
3x75cl
£2,000
Oak impact on the nose, but pure and focused. Solid and firm texture, saline and grippy tannins. Will need time. Clay soils. Aged in barrels for 15-18 months.
2030
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU
A small 0.5ha parcel. Open, rich and elegant, dense and charming. Superbly generous and structured. Clay and limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15-18 months.
2030
ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU
Pure and delicate. Very racy and distinguished, it offers a pure pinot nose with a hint of reduction. Dense and silky with authority and firmness. Clay and sand soils. Aged in barrels for 15-18 months.
2030
RICHEBOURG GRAND CRU
Strong reduction, opening up with a touch of dark berry and a smokey character. Elegant but concentrated, closed and earthy, so it will need time and patience to show its cards. It will easily age for a decade and more. Limestone soils. Aged in barrels for 15-18 months.
DOMAINE ALAIN BURGUET Based in Gevrey-Chambertin and founded in 1976 by Alain, the estate was formally run by brothers Jean-Luc and Eric. Jean-Luc has been in charge of the domain solely since the 2022 vintage. With 9.5 ha of vineyard, the brothers have a strong focus on sustainable viticulture with biodynamic practices. The bunches are 100% destemmed, with a limited amount of new oak, unfined, unfiltered, and with minimum intervention in term of pigeage and racking. Jean-Luc strives to continue their father's legacy of wines that are clean and natural with very little sulfur dioxide, expressive of their terroirs, and most of all elegant.
2024
MEURSAULT SOUS LA VELLE
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£365
6x75cl
£150
6x75cl
£260
Orchard fruit and light tropical notes. The wine is quite open already with a creamy soft palate. Approachable early, but can certainly age. Clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
BOURGOGNE LES PINCE VIN
Pure and juicy, Les Pince Vin is a serious Bourgogne Rouge with a quite muscular texture that's velvety and supple. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN SYMPHONIE
The nose combines an almost ethereal lift with more concentrated dark fruit characteristics. The palate shows its typical limestone tension and finishes with a hint of cinnamon. Limestone and gravel soil. 16 months barrel ageing.
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IB PRICE
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN MES FAVORITES
6x75cl
£285
2027
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN MES FAVORITES MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£300
6x75cl
£570
3x75cl
£405
6x75cl
£800
A cuvée made from old vines (75 years on average) on clay soil. A compact and brooding nose with hints of violets, roses, earth and blood is almost feral. The palate is structured and mineral-driven. Impressive. Clay dominant soil. 18 months barrel ageing.
2029
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU LES CHAMPEAUX
Bright and floral, it has a particular glossiness of fruit this year with succulent morello cherries, oak spices, citrus peel and blood orange. The freshness masks the underlying structure almost completely like a chapeau! Rock and limestone soil. 18 months barrel ageing.
2030
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU LAVAUX-SAINT-JACQUES
Deep and dense with notes of blackberry and tar, yet it maintains a certain floral quality reminiscent of rose petals. It's muscular and compact with a hint of graphite and iron. Outstanding. Marne and limestone soil. 18 months barrel ageing.
2030
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES ROUGES DU DESSUS
A hint of reduction at this stage, showing good density and concentration of the black fruit core. The palate is tightly wound with supple, velvety tannins. It will need time to unfurl. Clay, limon and alluvial soils. 18 months barrel ageing.
DOMAINE BART Pierre Bart is the sixth generation at Domaine Bart. Since 2009 he has been running the domaine and its 22 ha of vines together with his mother and uncle, keeping a strong focus on Marsannay. His grandmother comes from the same family as Domaine Bruno Clair. Some of the vines come from his mother’s side of the family, others from his grandfather’s side. The Bonnes Mares and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze come mainly from his grandmother. The key focus of the domaine is the balance of fruit, acidity and tannins. There are no big extracted wines here, but rather a respect for the precision and elegance of the fruit.
2025
MARSANNAY
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£95
6x75cl
£130
Fruit-driven with appealing juicy red cherries and ripe strawberries. The palate is supple and fresh, quite concentrated with impressive precision. Limestone and clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2024
MARSANNAY LES LONGEROIES
Darker tones of black fruit with oak spices and floral lift, the palate shows supple tannins and great acidity. Limestone and Marnes soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
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2025
MARSANNAY LES GRANDES VIGNES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£150
6x75cl
£285
6x75cl
£1,170
6x75cl
£1,360
Quite layered and concentrated on the nose with flavours of cherry, pomegranate and cinnamon. The palate is lifted, vibrant with pleasantly silky tannins. Calcarious Marnes soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2027
FIXIN 1ER CRU HERVELETS
Very focused and precise with great vibrancy, lots of fruit concentration and a long lasting finish. Very early in its life, but with enough material to gracefully age in the cellar for years to come. Limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2028
BONNE-MARES GRAND CRU
The brooding nose is quite powerful, spicy and compact. There's a lot of fruit density and energy, but it will need time to fully express itself. Outstanding! Gravel and limestone soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
2030
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU
Showing a hint of reduction at this early stage, the palate shows great muscularity with coating, powdery tannins and an invigorating, saline finish. Clay and limestone soil. 15 months barrel ageing.
DOMAINE BOURSOT PÈRE & FILS Established in 1550 in the village of Chambolle-Musigny, Boursot Père & Fils encapsulates the essence of heritage and distinction. The estate is rooted in a legacy spanning centuries that combines tradition with innovation, resulting in wines that are both timeless and contemporary. Romaric and Romuald are the 15th generation of the family estate and whilst their overarching winemaking style is forward, they utilise ancient winemaking instruments such as amphorae to impart extra flavours to their wines. The domain spans 4 hectares spread over the appellations Bourgogne Chardonnay, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Chambolle-Musigny Villages et 3 premiers crus of Chambolle-Musigny. The Boursot family prides itself on a commitment to sustainable viticulture relying on the knowledge of their ancestors, ensuring the preservation of their terroirs, and producing wines that capture the essence of Burgundy's rich soils. Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering dedication to excellence define their winemaking process, producing a portfolio of wines celebrated for their elegance.
2024
BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£105
6x75cl
£100
From a single site on the lower side of Chambolle-Musigny that's rich in loam. Shows a riper fruit profile with zip and freshness on the clean finish. Clay soil. 11 months barrel ageing.
2024
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR
80% fruit from Chambolle, 20% from Vosne. Fruit-forward, youthful with good concentration and perfume. Clay soil. Aged in 70% Stainless steel, 30% oak for 11 months.
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2024
CÔTE DE NUITS VILLAGE
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£165
6x75cl
£170
6x75cl
£275
6x75cl
£335
6x75cl
£360
6x75cl
£575
6x75cl
£575
6x75cl
£575
6x75cl
£1,095
Slightly closed but showing a nice dark fruit core, quite crunchy and fresh with a nice solidity of tannins. Limestone soil. Aged for 11 months, 33% amphorae.
2025
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE
Pure nose with dense, plush red fruit. Refined and classy with a nice juiciness and pleasant tannic structure. Very good Savigny. Clay and limestone soil. Aged for 11 months, 33% amphorae.
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Ripe and solar, showing a dense black fruit core. The palate is lifted by floral aromatics, clean and refined with sandy , open-knit tannins. Clay and limestone soil. Aged for 11 months, 33% amphorae.
2026
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
Lifted and floral with rose petal notes wrapped around a red, dense fruit core. Vibrant and energetic. Very good. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged for 11 months, 33% amphorae.
2026
VOSNE-ROMANÉE
From Chalandins. Precise Pinot nose with plush black fruit, a hint of liquorice. Quite solid and grippy, balanced by great vibrancy. Clay and limestone soil. Aged for 11 months.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES LAVROTTES
The Lavrottes has an inviting and refined nose with floral lift and sappy red fruit, it's quite juicy and suave with silky smooth tannins. Very fine! Clay and limestone soil. 11 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CHATELOTS
More towards the black fruit spectrum. Quite dense, without losing its lift. The texture is supple and pleasant with a nice, refreshing acidity. Clay and limestone soil. 11 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FUÉES
Quite voluminous and juicy, layered and inviting. It shows impressive density and elegance with silky tannins, freshness and harmony. Clay and limestone soil. Aged for 11 months, 33% amphorae.
2026
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU
From a parcel next to the Chateau. Firm and muscular, with a harmonious black and red fruit core with pressed violets. Showing impressive structure and density. Very good. Clay soil. 11 months barrel ageing.
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DOMAINE FAIVELEY Domaine Faiveley is one of the leading producers in Burgundy with over 120 ha of vines in some of the most sought-after vineyards in Burgundy, including 12 ha of Grands Crus. This was our second visit to the refurbished cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The new state-of-the-art winemaking facility provides much more flexibility, including fermentations in smaller batches, and is another step forward in the evolution of the Domaine.
2026
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU LES CHARMES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£546
3x75cl
£981
A lovely Charmes, with citrus and white flowers on the nose and good depth on the palate. Fresh. Clay and limestone. Aged in oak for 18 months.
2027
BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU
Oak dominates the fruit at the moment so this will need time. Complex with very good volume and length. Limestone soil. Aged in oak for 18 months
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU CLOS DES ISSARTS
6x75cl
£618
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU CLOS DES ISSARTS MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£618
Pebbles and clay soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
2027
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU
3x75cl
£651
2027
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£1,302
6x75cl
£1,206
Soft red fruit on the nose draws you in, the palate is rounded and soft with good length. A delicious Clos de Vougeot. Marl soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
2027
CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
Darker fruit than the Clos de Vougeot, with blackberry and dark cherry. There's great balance on the very long finish, with very fine tannins. Clay and iron soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
2027
CORTON CLOS DES CORTONS FAIVELEY GRAND CRU
6x75cl
£1,158
2027
CORTON CLOS DES CORTONS FAIVELEY GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£1,158
The Corton opens with dark fruit predominant on the nose, offering excellent lift and concentration. This is matched by a broad palate of perfectly ripe fruit, very long with powdery tannins. An excellent Corton. Iron and marl soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
2027
MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
6x75cl
£1,488
2027
MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£1,488
A beautiful nose displays the best characteristics of the vintage, with red flowers and fruit alternating. The palate is very pure, deep and long. Excellent! Clay soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
2027
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU
3x75cl
£1,161
2027
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£2,322
3x75cl
£2,473
Very tight and a bit difficult to read today, but showing very good concentration and length. Potential. Limestone soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
2027
CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE GRAND CRU LES OUVRÉES RODIN
Limestone soil. Aged in oak for 18 months.
DOMAINE GEORGES ROUMIER Domaine Georges Roumier is one of the greatest estates in Burgundy. Christophe Roumier crafts extraordinarily refined wines which focus on pure terroir expression. Since 2020, his nephew Alexis Aubin has joined the Domaine. 2021 was the first vintage that Alexis was involved fully. The young man already shows maturity and precision; the future is looking bright here.
2030
CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU
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CASE SIZE
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3x75cl
POA
6x75cl
POA
3x150cl
POA
1x75cl
POA
6x75cl
POA
3x150cl
POA
Marl soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
2030
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY MAGNUMS
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Purity and precison define the nose, with ripe fruit but not extracted. Mouth-coating tannins, perfectly integrated into a dense and quivering wine that's nervous and long. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES AMOUREUSES
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A timeless wine, simply magical. This is unique, whatever the vintage. Simply perfect! Limestone and clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CRAS
2030
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CRAS MAGNUMS
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A complete wine, so well-defined and focused. A real classic, one of the best reds of the vintage. Optimal grace and elegance. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
70
DOMAINE GEORGES ROUMIER 71
2028
MOREY-SAINT-DENIS 1ER CRU CLOS DE LA BUSSIÈRE
2030
MOREY-SAINT-DENIS 1ER CRU CLOS DE LA BUSSIÈRE MAGNUMS
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
POA
3x150cl
POA
3x75cl
POA
3x75cl
POA
3x75cl
POA
A very open and pretty nose, lifted and complex. Dense and rich texture, but linear and tense, with freshness, length and harmony. Clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2030
BONNES-MARES GRAND CRU
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Shy, compact and still in its shell. The aromas are deep and profound, the tannins are grainy and firm. A wine of extraordinary dimension. Limestone and clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2030
CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
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Bright and open, always charming and pretty. Purity and finesse on the palate, length and real class. Clay and pebble soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2030
RUCHOTTES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
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Always my favourite while tasting in barrel, it's tight, restrained and mineral. Pure grip on the palate, saline and dense, with pronounced tannins and delicious length. Clay and pebble soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
DOMAINE GHISLAINE BARTHOD Ghislaine Barthod’s wines are considered to be in the upper échelons of Chambolle-Musigny with very good reason. She has been at the helm of her estate since 1986 and is one of the great matriarchs of Burgundy. Her style is one of refinement and purity and each wine clearly speaks of its terroir. Ghislaine extracts gently in the cellar and uses a maximum of 30% new oak for the Premiers Crus to ensure the purest fruit expression. She is married to Louis Boillot, a winemaker of his own Domaine. They share the same cellar but run their estates separately. From the 2019 vintage, their son Clement is in charge of the production.
2026
BOURGOGNE
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
POA
6x75cl
POA
6x75cl
POA
A pure Chambolle nose with lifted florals, bright crunchy red fruit and orange peel. The palate is refreshing and focused. Very pretty. Limestone and gravel soil. 13 months barrel ageing then 5 months in tank.
2028
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
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Perfumed with notes of violets and roses, delicate and refined with nice silky tannins. Limestone and gravel soil. 14 months barrel ageing then 5 months in tank.
2029
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU AUX BEAUX BRUNS
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Flamboyant as the 2022s tend to be without losing its grace. The nose is on the red fruit spectrum with lifted aromatics and dense, velvety tannins. Classy. Limestone and gravel soil. 15 months barrel ageing then 5 months in tank.
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2029
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CRAS
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CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
POA
Although slightly closed, it offers a layered nose of fresh rose petals, red and black fruit, and blood orange. The palate offers nicely framed, chalky tannins and a pleasant saline finish. Outstanding! Limestone and gravel soil. 16 months barrel ageing then 5 months in tank.
DOMAINE JEAN GRIVOT Étienne Grivot took over from his father in 1990 making him the fifth generation of the family to produce wine in Vosne-Romanée. In recent years, Mathilde and Hubert have taken over gradually since 2017. The Domaine extends over 15 ha across 22 appellations with holdings in Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Clos de Vougeot, Echézeaux and Richebourg. The vines average 40 to 50 years old. Fertilisers and treatments are kept to a minimum in the vineyards. In the cellar, the grapes are 100% de-stemmed and fermentations start naturally. There is one pump-over per day, following fermentation, and the wines are matured in wood for 15 months.
2026
VOSNE-ROMANÉE
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£360
3x75cl
£600
6x75cl
£690
3x75cl
£705
Glossy and plush with a nicely dense black fruit core. Fine grained, velvety tannins and a nice tension on the finale. Limestone and marl soil. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2027
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES BEAUX MONTS
A bright red cherry profile and rose petals, quite measured and supple with lovely silky tannins. Limestone and marl soil. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2026
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES 1ER CRU RONCIÈRE
A lifted floral character of fresh violets with an ethereal touch, the palate is dense and textured with silky tannins and a clean, refreshing acidity on the finish. Pebble and limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2028
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES SUCHOTS
Slightly closed on the nose, but showcasing impressive focus and balance. Chiseled in structure, with supple fine-grained tannins around a dense black fruit core. Limestone and marl soil. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2026
NUITS-ST-GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX BOUDOTS
6x75cl
£870
2028
NUITS-ST-GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX BOUDOTS MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£945
A serious, layered nose of blackberry and mulberry with floral aromatics. The palate is dense and supple with good tannic presence. Pebble and limestone. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
2030
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU
3x75cl
£765
2030
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU MAGNUMS
3x150cl
£1605
Very compact with densely-packed layers of red and black fruit flavours. The palate is muscular with plenty of grip, well-balanced by a certan juiciness and refreshing minty flavour. Clay soil. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
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2030
ECHEZEAUX GRAND CRU
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
3x75cl
£945
Structured and dense, the flavour profile is more on the bright-red fruit with a lifted blood orange note. Clay and limestone. Aged in barrels for 15 months.
DOMAINE JEAN-MARC MILLOT Located in the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Jean-Marc Millot has an impressive array of vineyards in the Côte de Nuits which includes the 1er Cru of Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots and the Grands Crus of Echézeaux, Clos de Vougeout and Grand-Echézeaux. His daughter Alix has been making the wine since the 2016 vintage , She has introduced a number of subtle changes in the cellar, and a further level of finesse is being reached. This Domaine is going from strength to strength and is definitely one to keep an eye on.
2025
CÔTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES AUX FAULQUES
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£190
6x75cl
£190
6x75cl
£415
6x75cl
£815
6x75cl
£1,115
6x75cl
£1,115
45% whole bunch. Closed and pure on the nose, with a lifted and fresh palate, elegant and juicy. Approachable early for immediate enjoyment. Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 14 months.
2025
SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE
From 3 parcels. Closed and restained with pure and crunchy fruit. A hint of warmth, generous on the palate with real concentration and solidity. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 14 months.
2026
VOSNE-ROMANÉE
Pure, open, vibrant and delicate with a very classic nose. The palate is dense, fresh and balanced. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 14 months.
2027
VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES SUCHOTS
Closed and a hint reduced with notes of wild flowers, aromatic herbs and a hint of rusticity. Solid and tannic on the palate. Superb texture but will need time. Drink from 2027. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU
Pure and open, ripe but delicate - a very attractive expression. Dense, velvety and round in texture. It's grainy and long, complete and harmonious. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
2028
CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND CRU GRAND MAUPERTUI
A hint reduced and rustic, with a smoky brimstone tones. The palate is focused and firm in tannins, very gastronomic with umami flavours and concentration of fruit. Needs time, drink from 2028. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
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2028
GRANDS-ECHÉZEAUX GRAND CRU
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
3x75cl
£1,010
Pure and open with hints of ripe cherries and floral tones. Dense and pure, grippy and firm, hint generous and concentrated, but real appeal and freshness. Clay and Limestone soil. Aged in barrels for 16 months.
DOMAINE LOUIS BOILLOT Louis Boillot moved from his family property in Volnay to Ghislane Barthod’s home in Chambolle when they got married. He learnt his craft with his brother and father at Domaine Lucien Boillot until 2003 when he started on his own. Louis’s approach is that of the lutte raisonnée or “reasoned struggle”. Following a sorting of the grapes in the vineyard, all bunches are de-stalked and given a quick soak prior to fermentation, before spending 16-18 months in barrel with no more than 30% new oak. Louis’s wines are wonderfully elegant, precise and tense. Since the 2019 vintage, his son Clement has been in charge of the production.
2025
VOLNAY LES GRANDS POISOTS
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£204
6x75cl
£240
6x75cl
£291
6x75cl
£408
Focused and mineral with iron notes and a floral scent. It's fresh and lifted with silky tannins. Limestone and pebble soil. 16 months barrel ageing.
2025
GEVREY CHAMBERTIN
Black fruit core with supple tannins, quite structured and grippy, but very nice balance overall. Limestone and marl soil. 16 months barrel ageing.
2026
VOLNAY 1ER CRU LES ANGLES
Earthy and minerally, the nose has good density of crunchy red fruit, whilst the palate shows great acidity and a smooth texture. Limestone soil. 16 months barrel ageing.
2027
POMMARD 1ER CRU LES CROIX NOIRES
A bit closed on the nose, it's more on the black fruit spectrum with notes of blackberries. Quite solid on the palate with structured yet fine and elegant tannins. Clay and limestone soil. 16 months barrel ageing.
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DOMAINE TAUPENOT-MERME Tasting wines with Romain Taupenot is always a great pleasure and something to look forward to each year. Domaine Taupenot-Merme is located in Morey-Saint-Denis and Romain has been in charge since 1998. His wines are pure and elegant and they focus on transparency rather than power. Romain follows organic principles and adopts a gentle approach in the cellar which enables his wines to express each terroir with clarity. Romain is thoughtful and serious, always willing to give an honest appraisal of the vintage and his wines.
2025
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£354
6x75cl
£255
6x75cl
£636
6x75cl
£660
6x75cl
£756
6x75cl
£756
6x75cl
£1,200
A ripe style with a pure Pinot nose of cherry and floral characteristics, and a touch of spice from the oak ageing. The palate is dense but so fresh and pure, with a delicate tannic structure. Pebble and Clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2026
AUXEY DURESSES 1ER CRU
A blend from Les Duresses and Grand Champs 1er Cru vineyards.
2027
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGE 1ER CRU LES PRULIERS
Closed and restrained with hints of rock and graphite. The palate is firm, very classic with a superb balance between tannins and acidity. Needs time in bottle. Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2026
MOREY-SAINT-DENIS 1ER CRU LA RIOTTE
Clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2027
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU BELAIR
Also closed and restrained with mineral and ripe dark berries. Juicy and dense on the palate, it's velvety and soft in style but with firm tannins. Generous and round. White marl soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2027
CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LA COMBE D'ORVEAU
A stunning nose, floral and delicate, pure and precise. A superb wine, saline and balanced, energetic and vibrant. A classic Chambolle. Limestone and clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2028
CORTON ROGNET GRAND CRU
Open and ripe, very floral and delicate. An appealing salinity with a grippy minerality and stunning balance. A refreshing and classy wine. Yellow Marl and brown clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
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2029
CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
CASE SIZE
IB PRICE
6x75cl
£1,500
6x75cl
£1,695
3x75cl
£2,220
Open, rich and ripe, very attractive. Dense and velvety, and with authority, structure and stature. Superb! Clay and limestone soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2029
MAZOYÈRES-CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU
A closed and rich nose with concentrated dark berries, mineral and pure. Dense and generous, firm and balanced. Very approachable, long and stylish. Clay and pebble soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
2029
CLOS DES LAMBRAYS GRAND CRU
Clay soil. 12 months barrel ageing.
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Private Customer Terms & Conditions Last updated: 30th May 2022 About these Terms These terms and conditions (these "Terms") apply to and form part of every contract between Armit Wines for purchases of wine and storage services made by private customers ("the Customer", "you" or "your") on our website or by telephone / email. These Terms are set out in the following Parts: Part 1 - General Terms (clauses 1 to 12) Part 2 - En Primeur (EP) Wine (clauses 13 to 15) Part 3 - Private Reserve (PR) Wine (clauses 16 to 30) Please click here to download these Terms. No terms and/or conditions which the Customer may seek to impose or which may be implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing shall apply. If you are a trade customer, please note that our Trade Terms will apply. Trade Terms can be viewed here. We reserve the right to alter these Terms at any time. Any changes will take effect when posted on our website. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights, either as a consumer or otherwise. About us Armit Wines Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (company number 01609571, VAT Number: 945 7320 11) whose registered office address is at The Triangle, 2nd Floor, 5-17 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 0LG ("Armit Wines", "we", "us" or "our"). Contacting us You can contact us by telephoning our Customer Service team on 0207 908 0600, by email to support@armitwines.co.uk or by post to Armit Wines Limited, The Triangle, 2nd Floor, 5-17 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 0LG. It is important that we keep all your contact details up to date. You must tell us (using any of our above contact details) if you change your name, address, email address or telephone number. For security, we may then contact you to confirm your change of details. Part 1 - GENERAL TERMS 1. Definitions 1.1 Case - a case containing 12 x standard 75cl bottles or an equivalent volume (9 litres) of wine in other bottle sizes. 1.2 Contract - the agreement between you (Customer) and us (Armit Wines) for the sale and purchase of the Goods and / or PR Services, including these Terms and any Order Confirmation. 1.3 Customer’s Own (CO) Wine - wine which you have not bought from us and which is brought into your Private Reserve. 1.4 Duty Paid (DP) - wine in respect of which any applicable UK customs duty, excise duty and VAT has been paid. DP Wine is wine that we sell to you Duty Paid. 1.5 En Primeur (EP) - wine in an unfinished state, before it is bottled and/or shipped by the producer. EP Wine is wine that we sell to you En Primeur. See Part 2 below. 1.6 EP Contract - an agreement between you and us for the sale and purchase of EP Wine. 1.7 Goods - the wine that we sell to you under the Contract (whether DP Wine, IB Wine, EP Wine or a combination of them). 1.8 In Bond (IB) - wine that is and will remain in a bonded warehouse, with payment of any applicable UK customs duty, excise duty and VAT suspended, until it is removed from bond. IB Wine is wine that we sell to you In Bond. 1.9 Order Confirmation - our written confirmation of the Order. 1.10 Order - your order for the Goods or PR Services. 1.11 PR Contract - a contract under which we agree to provide PR Services to you on and subject to the terms set out in the section of these Terms titled "Customer’s Private Reserve".
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1.12 PR Services - our storage of your Private Reserve (including any CO Wine) on your behalf. 1.13 Private Reserve (PR) - means your private reserve that we store on your behalf. PR Wine is wine that we store in your Private Reserve (including any CO Wine). See Part 3 below. 1.14 Site - a warehouse at which any PR Wine is held for the time being, whether In Bond or Duty Paid. 1.15 Terms - these terms and conditions, including where applicable the sections dealing respectively with any En Primeur sales (see Part 2 below), and your Private Reserve (see Part 3 below). 2. Our contract with you 2.1 These Terms and the Order Confirmation together set out the whole Contract between the Customer and Armit Wines. If any of these Terms are inconsistent with any term of the Order Confirmation, then the Order Confirmation shall prevail. 2.2 In the case of DP or IB Wine, a contract for the sale and purchase of Wine on these Terms shall become binding on you and us when we send you the Order Confirmation. For EP Wine specific Terms apply. Please see Part 2 below. 2.3 You must check that the Order Confirmation is complete and accurate and inform us immediately of any discrepancy as we will not be responsible for any errors in your order. 2.4 If you place an order on behalf of someone else, you confirm to us that you have all necessary authority to do so. You must not impersonate any other person or use a false name or a name that you are not authorised to use. We may require confirmation from the account holder of your authority, which may include limits on your purchasing authority. 2.5 Irrespective of whether you buy any Goods or PR Services for a third party (including where you are acting as a trustee for a third party), or you agree to transfer the beneficial ownership of any Goods or any of your Private Reserve to a third party, and whether or not we have been informed of this, the Contract is personal to you and we will not have any responsibility to the third party. You alone will be responsible for all charges and amounts payable and for providing all instructions in relation to the Goods and your Private Reserve. 3. Purchase and availability of goods 3.1 It is against the law to purchase alcohol if you are under the age of 18 or for someone else who is under that age. By placing an order, you confirm that you are aged 18 years or over. We reserve the right not to sell or deliver any wine to anyone who is, or appears to be, under the required age. 3.2 The minimum order quantity is one Case. 3.3 All Goods are offered subject to availability. 3.4 In the case of DP or IB Wine we will only issue the Order Confirmation if the Goods are in stock or on order from our supplier. It occasionally happens that wine is or becomes unavailable for reasons outside our control. If this happens, we will inform you if this means that delivery of any of the Goods will be delayed or has become impossible. In the latter event: 3.4.1 we will do our best to offer you an acceptable substitute for the same or a lower price which you can choose to accept or reject; 3.4.2 we shall otherwise have no legal responsibility to you other than to make a refund or credit as appropriate. 4. Price of the Goods 4.1 The current list prices of the Goods we offer, details of our charges for delivery, and the current rates of any applicable UK customs duty, excise duty and VAT are published on our website. If a product is not listed, please contact us to check its availability and price. 4.2 In the case of DP or IB Wine, the Contract price of the Goods, inclusive of any applicable UK customs duty, excise duty and VAT payable and any applicable delivery charges, will be as set out in the Order Confirmation. 4.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Order Confirmation, prices stated are per Case. 4.4 We reserve the right to change our prices. In the case of DP or IB Wine no such changes will affect orders in respect of which we have already issued an Order Confirmation, provided that delivery charges and any applicable UK customs duty, excise duty and VAT on DP Wine will be charged at the rates prevailing on the date of our www.armitwines.co.uk/terms-conditions
invoice. 4.5 The price may change if the Goods are subject to any taxes, duties or delivery charges applied in the country you have selected for delivery. 4.6 We use all reasonable efforts to ensure that the prices shown on our website are accurate. However, errors may sometimes occur. If we discover an error in the price of a product, we shall be under no obligation to accept or fulfil an order at the incorrect price and reserve the right to cancel the order even after we have issued an Order Confirmation. 5. Payment methods 5.1 Our standard policy is to process payment at the time of ordering. If we cannot supply you with the Goods that you ordered but you have already paid for them we will refund you as soon as possible and in any event within 30 days. 5.2 Our preferred method of payment, excluding online transactions, is a bank transfer. We also accept most major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Switch/Maestro although we do not accept Amex nor payment in cash. Please allow three working days for bank transfers to clear. We also accept direct debit as a method of payment; please click here to set up a mandate. 5.3 When ordering over the phone, it is important that you quote your Customer number when making a payment to ensure that the payment can be easily identified and applied to your account. 5.4 We will do all that we reasonably can to ensure that all of the information you give us when paying for the Goods is secure by using an encrypted secure payment mechanism. However, in the absence of negligence on our part, any failure by us to comply with this Contract or our Privacy Policy (see clause 11) or breach by us of our duties under applicable laws we will not be legally responsible to you for any loss that you may suffer if a third party gains unauthorised access to any information that you give us. 6. Delivery of DP Wine 6.1 We will make every effort to deliver the Goods to you within seven working days of the date of our Order Confirmation if you are located in the mainland United Kingdom (delivery to the Highlands, Offshore Islands and Northern Ireland will take longer). In the event of any unforeseen delay outside of our control, we will inform you of the delay, the reason for it, and of the revised estimated delivery date in writing or by telephone. This will not affect your right to cancel the Contract. 6.2 If we are not able to deliver the whole of the Order at one time due to operational reasons or shortage of stock, we may elect to deliver it in instalments. We will not make any additional delivery charges for this. If you ask us to deliver the Order in instalments, we may apply additional delivery charges for each instalment. Each instalment shall be subject to these Terms. If we are late delivering an instalment or one instalment is faulty, that will not entitle you to cancel any other instalment. 6.3 If a scheduled delivery fails to arrive by the latest estimated date, please advise us by telephone or in writing as soon as reasonably possible and in any event within seven (7) days of the estimated delivery date. 6.4 Delivery of DP Wine will be completed when we deliver that DP Wine to you or in accordance with your instructions at the delivery address stated in the Order Confirmation. You may be asked to provide our driver with a form of ID (passport or photocard driving licence). 6.5 If nobody is available to take delivery, please contact us using the contact details at the top of these Terms. We will make two attempts to complete delivery, after which any further attempt must be arranged and paid for by you. 6.6 We will not be responsible for any loss you suffer as a result of you instructing us to deliver DP Wine to a different address to that stated in the Order Confirmation. 6.7 In the case of IB Wine, delivery will be completed when we transfer it to your Private Reserve with us or another bonded location of your choice. Please note that if you order wine in-bond there may be a delay of 2-3 weeks whilst this is being transferred between warehouses before you are able to get the wine delivered to your stated address. 6.8 For details of our charges please click here.
7. Order Cancellation 7.1 In the case of DP Wine, you may cancel your Order at any time up to 14 days after the day on which you received the Goods, without penalty and without having to give any reason. 7.2 If you decide to cancel: 7.2.1 you must notify us of your decision, in writing, within the 14 day period as above using the contact details at the top of these Terms. You may use the model cancellation form available here, but it is not obligatory; 7.2.2 you must return the Goods delivered to you, as soon as reasonably possible, to the UK mainland address that we specify in our acknowledgement of your cancellation notice. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the Goods. The cost is estimated at a maximum of approximately £15 per order; 7.2.3 the Goods must be returned in substantially the same condition in which they were delivered, with bottles unopened and all seals intact, and must reach us no later than 14 days after the date of our acknowledgement of your cancellation notice; 7.2.4 if you wish to exercise your right of cancellation in respect of any Goods supplied in sealed wooden cases or other special or presentation packaging, those Goods must be returned unopened. 7.3 You will lose the right to cancel if you do not follow the above. 7.4 Once you have returned the Goods as required above, we will within 30 days either refund the appropriate amount to you (including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us)), or credit it against any other amount(s) you owe to us, and confirm what we have done in writing to you. 7.5 We will make the refund using the same means of payment as you used for the initial purchase, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of the refund. 7.6 We may withhold the refund until we have received the Goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the Goods, whichever is the earliest. 7.7 We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any Goods, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you. 7.8 In the case of IB Wine you may cancel your Order at any time up to 14 days after the day on which the Wine is transferred to your Private Reserve, without penalty and without having to give any reason. If you decide to cancel you must notify us of your decision, in writing, within the 14 day period as above. 7.9 On receipt of your notification, we will within 30 days remove the relevant IB Wine from your Private Reserve, either refund the appropriate amount to you or credit it against any other amount(s) you owe to us and confirm in writing what we have done. 8. Title and risk 8.1 In the case of DP Wine, the Goods will be your responsibility from completion of delivery. 8.2 Ownership will only pass to you when we receive payment in full of all sums due in respect of the Goods, and any other goods or services that we have supplied to you. 8.3 Ownership of IB Wine transferred to your Private Reserve will only pass to you when we receive payment in full of all sums due in respect of the Goods, and any other goods or services that we have supplied to you, and IB Wine in respect of which ownership has passed will remain subject to clause 24 below. 9. Acceptance of Wine and quality control 9.1 It is your responsibility to check the Goods on or as soon as reasonably possible after their delivery to you. 9.2 Any broken, damaged, missing or incorrect Goods should be: 9.2.1 reported to the carrier and noted on the delivery note and/or the carrier’s electronic handheld device at the time of delivery; or, if that is not possible, 9.2.2 reported to us by telephone or in writing (using any of our above contact details) as soon as reasonably possible. 9.3 We shall be entitled to reject any claim for
broken or damaged Goods, incorrect quantities or incorrect Goods if you do not notify us of it as soon as reasonably possible and within seven (7) days after the day of delivery at the latest. 9.4 Armit Wines makes every effort to ensure that the wines we sell to you are of satisfactory quality and appropriate for the age of the wine. 9.5 As wines may age and develop in a nonuniform manner, we will not have any responsibility for subjective judgements such as in respect of quality or drinkability. We do not provide refunds for wines that are corked or otherwise out of condition and older wines are therefore sold as seen. 9.6 If any of the Goods are believed to be unsatisfactory, please retain them and let us know as soon as reasonably possible by telephone or in writing (using any of our above contact details). 9.7 If we are satisfied that the Goods were unsatisfactory at the time of delivery, we will replace them. 9.8 If replacement is not reasonably possible, we will make an appropriate refund or credit to you. We reserve the right to collect the relevant Goods at our own expense. 9.9 These Terms will apply to any replacement Goods we supply to you. 9.10 Nothing in these Terms will affect your legal rights. For detailed information regarding your legal rights please visit the Citizens Advice website or call 03454 04 05 06. 10. Our legal responsibility to you 10.1 If we fail to comply with the Contract, we are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breaking the Contract or our failing to use reasonable care and skill, but we are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. 10.2 We do not exclude or limit in any way our legal responsibility to you where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents or subcontractors; for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; for breach of your legal rights in relation to the Goods. 10.3 Due to the nature of the Goods, we shall have no legal responsibility to you for any fault or deterioration in any DP Wine we sell to you which arises, after its delivery to you, as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, accident, negligence by you or any third party, or from your handling or storing the Goods inappropriately. 10.4 In the case of wine bought from us and stored in your Private Reserve, our responsibilities and liabilities to you shall be as set out in the Private Reserve section in Part 3 below. 10.5 We are not liable for business losses. We only supply the Goods for your domestic and private use. If you use the Goods for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose we will have no legal responsibility to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. 10.6 In entering the Contract, you have not relied on any statements or representations made orally or otherwise which are not included in these Terms. 10.7 We will not be responsible to you for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under this Contract if the delay or failure arises from any cause beyond our reasonable control. 11. Data protection 11.1 Any personal information we obtain from you in connection with the Contract will be held and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here. 11.2 It is important that we keep all your contact details up to date. You must tell us (using any of our above contact details) if you change your name, address, email address or telephone number. For security, we may then contact you to confirm your change of details. 12. Other important terms 12.1 We may transfer our rights and obligations under these terms to another organisation. We will always tell you in writing if this happens and we will ensure that the transfer will not affect your rights under the Contract. If you are unhappy with the transfer you may contact us to end the Contract within one month of us telling you about it and we will refund you any payments you have made in advance for Goods/services not provided. www.armitwines.co.uk/terms-conditions
12.2 You may only transfer your rights or your obligations under the Contract to another person if we agree to this in writing. 12.3 The Contract is between you and us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms. 12.4 This Contract shall be binding on, and enure to the benefit of, the parties and their respective personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns, and references to the Customer or Armit Wines shall include that party's personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. 12.5 Each of the paragraphs of these Terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect. 12.6 If we do not insist immediately that you do anything you are required to do under these Terms, or if we delay in taking steps against you in respect of your breaking the Contract, that will not mean that you do not have to do those things and it will not prevent us taking steps against you at a later date. For example, if you miss a payment and we do not chase you but we continue to provide the Goods or PR Services, we can still require you to make the payment at a later date. 12.7 Where the Customer is two or more persons your obligations under the Contract shall be obligations of each of you jointly and separately. 12.8 In these Terms, a reference to writing or written includes email. 12.9 These Terms are governed by English law and you can bring legal proceedings in respect of the Goods in the English courts. If you live in Scotland you can bring legal proceedings in respect of the Goods in either the Scottish or the English courts. If you live in Northern Ireland you can bring legal proceedings in respect of the Goods in either the Northern Irish or the English courts. Part 2 - EN PRIMEUR SALES 13. Our contract with you for EP Wine 13.1 An EP Contract shall come into existence when we send you an Order Confirmation which includes any EP Wine. 13.2 You must pay the amount payable for the EP Wine as stated in the Order Confirmation immediately on our acceptance of your order. It will be inclusive of the cost of shipping to the UK, but exclusive of any applicable UK customs duty, excise duty and VAT and any subsequent costs for delivering the EP Wine to you upon its removal from a bonded warehouse. These costs will become payable upon removal of the EP Wine from a bonded warehouse based on the rates prevailing at that time as set by HMRC or our standard delivery charges (as applicable). 13.3 On formation of the EP Contract, you will become entitled to receive from us on a future date (as estimated in the relevant opening offer) EP Wine in the quantities stated in our Order Confirmation, subject to: 13.3.1 payment of the amount payable immediately as above; and 13.3.2 the remaining terms and conditions in this Part 2 below. 14. Order Cancellation of EP Wine 14.1 You may cancel any Order for EP Wine at any time up to 14 days after the date of our Order Confirmation for the relevant EP Wine, without penalty and without having to give any reason. If you decide to cancel: 14.1.1 you must notify us of your decision, in writing, within the 14 day period as above using the contact details at the top of these Terms. You may use the model cancellation form available here, but it is not obligatory; 14.1.2 on receipt of your notification, we will within 30 days either refund any amount paid to you or credit it against any other amount(s) you owe to us, and confirm in writing what we have done. 14.2 We will make every effort to meet all EP Wine orders we have acknowledged but if any EP Wine you have ordered proves unobtainable for any reason, we shall be entitled to cancel the relevant Order in whole or in part without any legal responsibility to you other than to either refund any amount paid to you or credit it against any other amount(s) you owe to us, and confirm in writing what we have done. 14.3 If you fail to pay for your EP Wine within 14 days of your prepayment invoice due date, then we
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15. Delivery of EP Wine 15.1 All EP Wines ordered will remain unascertained, and we will be under no obligation to deliver them to you, until they are shipped to us and appropriated by us to a relevant EP Contract. 15.2 When any EP Wine included in an EP Contract is delivered to us, we will notify you in writing of its arrival and transfer it to your Private Reserve. Delivery of the relevant EP Wine to you will be completed upon that transfer. 15.3 Ownership of EP Wine will only pass to you when we have received payment in full of all sums due in respect of the EP Wine, and any other goods or services that we have supplied to you, and EP Wine held in your Private Reserve in respect of which title has passed will remain subject to our Right of Retention as set out in clause 24 below. 15.4 Once we have transferred any EP Wine to your Private Reserve then the provisions of Part 3 below will become applicable to that EP Wine. We will also invoice you for the amount due in respect of Private Reserve charges for the balance of the charging year. Part 3 - CUSTOMER'S PRIVATE RESERVE In addition to the terms above, the following shall also apply where any of the Goods are delivered to you by transfer to your Private Reserve, or you request us, and we agree, to hold any third-party supplied wine belonging to you in your Private Reserve. 16. Private Reserve Contract 16.1 A PR Contract shall be formed when we first agree to establish a Private Reserve for you and to transfer wine bought from us to your Private Reserve. 16.2 You must provide us with a valid email address at which we can contact you in order to enter into a PR Contract with us. 16.3 The PR Contract shall come to an end when we no longer hold any PR Wine on your behalf, or it is terminated either by you or by Armit Wines for one of the reasons detailed below under clause 25 titled "Termination of the PR contract". 16.4 By agreeing with us that any wine is to be transferred to your Private Reserve, you agree that that wine, and all other PR Wine we hold for you for the time being, will be subject to these terms as may be varied by us from time to time by notice to you. 17. Operation of Private Reserve 17.1 You may lay the following Goods bought from us down in your Private Reserve: 17.1.1 a full Case of a single wine; 17.1.2 a Case made up of a mix of wine selected by you, subject to an additional charge; 17.1.3 a pre-mixed Case offered by us as a mixed case; or 17.1.4 individual bottles. 17.2 You may also lay down CO Wine in your Private Reserve (see clause 18 below). 17.3 We will store your PR Wine at the relevant Site and maintain a separate record of your Private Reserve holding at all times. 17.4 We shall be entitled to sub-contract the warehousing of your PR Wine to any third-party warehousing service provider of our choice, and may in our sole discretion determine at which Site your PR Wine shall be held from time to time. 17.5 Once a year we will send you a statement listing all your PR Wine, which acts as a stock certificate. Please keep the latest statement, and any amendment or supplement to it, as proof of your title to your PR Wine. 17.6 We will take reasonable care in the preparation of annual statements, but we shall have no legal responsibility to you for any inaccuracy unless you can show that it was due to our failure to take reasonable care. 17.7 If you identify any error or omission in your annual statement, then please contact reserves@armitwines.co.uk immediately and in any event within three months of your receipt of the annual statement. We work hard to ensure accuracy in our information but please understand that resolving issues becomes increasingly difficult as time passes. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the annual statement is conclusive evidence of the description and quantity of the PR Wine we hold in
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storage for you and we cannot be responsible for any queries or errors or omissions which are not raised with us within three months of your receipt of the annual statement. 17.8 Unless it expressly states otherwise, the annual statement will show the latest available estimated market value for every item of PR Wine held on your behalf. Any such estimate will be as supplied to us by Liv-Ex or such other independent fine wine price index as we determine. Although stated in good faith, it is ultimately only an opinion as to value. It is given without any warranty or guarantee on our part, and we shall not have any legal responsibility in respect of any such valuation. For a more accurate estimate, please contact our Reserves team at reserves@armitwines.co.uk. 17.9 Annual statements may also include brief recommendations whether to keep or drink particular wines. Although given in good faith, any such recommendation is ultimately only an opinion. It is given without any warranty or guarantee on our part, and we shall not have a legal responsibility in respect of any such recommendation. 17.10 You may inspect your PR Wine at any Site at which it is currently held at any time during normal business hours by prior arrangement. Please contact us if you would like to make an appointment for this purpose. Please note that there will be a charge for this service. 18. Storage of your own wine (CO Wine) 18.1 Once your Private Reserve is established in respect of wine bought from us, we will be prepared to store CO Wine in your Private Reserve. Such arrangements will usually be subject to individual negotiation, but the following terms shall apply unless otherwise agreed in writing. 18.2 Should you wish to bring any CO Wine into your Private Reserve, you must first advise us in writing and list the wines and the quantity of each wine alongside any other requested information. 18.3 Any such wine is warranted by you to be your property, and must be clearly identified as such. We will confirm the Site to which the wines should be delivered. 18.4 We will advise you in writing if any wine received is not as described by you, or is missing, damaged or in unsatisfactory condition, and if for any reason we decline to accept any wine for storage. It will be your responsibility to arrange the uplift and removal from the relevant Site of any wine we decline to accept for storage. 18.5 We will also invoice you for our charges for receiving, handling and verifying your wine, in accordance with our current tariff or as otherwise agreed. 18.6 If you wish us to take photos of the wines upon receipt for you then we can arrange this for a charge. Contact reserves@armitwines.co.uk for details of charges. We will then arrange for each individual Case to be opened and for its contents to be photographed (except where a Case appears to be chateau-banded and/or a sealed original case or carton, or where you inform us that you have purchased it EP and it will be delivered to us exwinery, we will not open it and will photograph the unopened Case instead). We will send you a schedule of the wine received, and copies of the relevant photographs. 18.7 You must check the schedule and photographs for accuracy and notify any error or omission to us as soon as possible. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the schedule and photographs shall be conclusive evidence of the description and quantity of any CO Wine we accept for storage. 18.8 You will fully reimburse us in respect of any costs we incur in respect of any third-party claim in respect of any CO Wine, and in respect of any legal or other costs, losses or liabilities we may suffer as a result of accepting the transfer of any CO Wine into your Private Reserve or in respect of any CO Wine delivered to us with a view to PR storage which we decline to accept. 18.9 By accepting any CO Wine for storage, we do not give you any warranty or make any representation to you, except that the CO Wine appears to be as described by you and that the contents of each Case were as depicted in the photographs sent to you, if requested and paid for, at the time they were taken. 18.10 We cannot and do not give any warranty as to the nature or condition of the contents of any individual bottle. We shall owe you no duty or www.armitwines.co.uk/terms-conditions
obligation: 18.10.1 to inform or advise you of any matter concerning the condition or contents of any Case of CO Wine accepted for storage; or 18.10.2 to carry out or suggest any tests in order to authenticate the contents of any individual Case or bottle. 18.11 Our only obligations in respect of CO Wine shall be to take all reasonable care to keep it safely and in optimum conditions for storage of wine; and to perform all the other obligations that we expressly undertake as set out in Part 3 of these Terms titled "Customer’s Private Reserve". 19. Our obligations in respect of PR Wine 19.1 As from the time when the Goods are delivered to your Private Reserve we shall take all reasonable care to keep the Goods safely and in optimum conditions for storage of wine. 20. Insurance of PR Wine 20.1 Your PR Wine will be insured on an "All Risks" basis while it is held by us. Please contact us for full details of the insurance cover which may differ according to the Site. 20.2 In the unlikely event of the total loss of any of your PR Wine we will use reasonable efforts to replace that wine. If that is not reasonably possible, we will reimburse its fair market value at the date of the loss. Unless otherwise agreed, the market value shall be as certified by Liv-Ex or another independent fine wine price index that we nominate. 20.3 If one or more of the bottles in a Case are lost or broken, and if so provided in the insurance applicable at the relevant Site, in addition to the value of the lost or broken bottle(s), we shall also reimburse an amount equal to 10 per cent. of the total value of the Case. 20.4 Please note that the insurance is provided by a third party and will be subject to various exclusions and limitations. You agree that our liability with respect to any loss you may incur will be limited to the amount we may recover under our insurance policy. 20.5 Loss of any PR Wine in these circumstances shall, if it is not replaced, be treated as a withdrawal of that wine for the purpose of calculating PR charges. 21. PR charges 21.1 Our current charges for PR storage and handling, inclusive of VAT and insurance, are published on our website and are payable annually in advance. Wines withdrawn during the year are not eligible for a storage credit. A minimum charge will apply. 21.2 Invoices will be issued annually, at the rate(s) current at the invoice date. By paying our invoice as above, you agree that all PR Wine we hold for you for the time being will be held on and subject to the terms set out in Part 3 of these Terms titled "Customer's Private Reserve". 21.3 In relation to any wine added to your Private Reserve during a year, the amount payable in respect of storage, handling and insurance for the current year will be calculated pro rata from the month in which the wine is received into your Private Reserve, to the nearest whole month, and invoiced to you when the relevant wine is so received. 21.4 If you dispute any element of an invoice issued to you under this clause 21, you must raise this with the Reserves team at reserves@armitwines.co.uk within seven days of your receipt of the invoice. For the avoidance of doubt, any elements of the invoice which are not disputed shall become due and payable on the date set out in the invoice. 21.5 Where we have your authority to charge amounts payable by you from time to time to a debit or credit card, we shall be entitled to charge any amount due from you under any provision of Part 3 of these Terms titled "Customer's Private Reserve" to any such card, in accordance with the terms of such authority. For Customers who have agreed a Direct Debit payment method with us, we shall also be entitled to collect monies owed by this method as part of the automated collection process. 21.6 We will be entitled to charge interest on any sums owing to us at the rate of 4% above the Bank of England base rate from the date the payment is due.
22. Selling your PR Wine 22.1 If you inform us that you would like to sell any of your PR Wine, we may (but shall not be obliged to) either: 22.1.1 offer to buy some or all of it from you; or 22.1.2 agree to offer some or all of it for sale on your behalf. 22.2 If we wish to buy some or all of your PR Wine, we will confirm our offer to you in writing. Our offer will detail the price we are willing to pay, any VAT or duty that may be payable, and any other applicable conditions of purchase. 22.3 If you wish to accept our offer, once we have received your confirmation in writing a contract will be formed between us for the sale of the relevant PR Wine. Title to the PR Wine in question will then pass to us and we may withdraw it from your Private Reserve. 22.4 We will confirm completion of the sale to you in writing within 7 working days. 22.5 Within 30 days, following month end, after the formation of a sale contract we will: 22.5.1 transfer the agreed net price to you by crediting it to your client account with us; or 22.5.2 where you have requested us to do so, pay the agreed net price to you, in each case, after deducting any amounts owed to us by you and we shall provide you with an updated statement of your account. 22.6 If we agree to offer some or all of the PR Wine for sale on your behalf, we will in writing: 22.6.1 confirm our willingness to do so; 22.6.2 detail our proposed commission, any VAT or duty that may be payable, and any other applicable conditions; and 22.6.3 request your confirmation of the price at which you are willing to sell the relevant PR Wine, net of our commission and any VAT or duty that may be payable. 22.7 Once you have provided such confirmation in writing, we then have your authority to offer the relevant PR Wine for sale on your behalf by such methods and/or sales channels as we think appropriate and to accept on your behalf any offers received for purchase of the wine at the agreed selling price. You may instruct us in writing not to continue offering the PR Wine for sale at any time, provided that we have not already accepted an offer from a buyer in respect of some or all of the relevant PR Wine. 22.8 If and when we accept on your behalf an offer from a buyer, then: 22.8.1 a contract between you and the buyer will thereupon be formed for the sale of the relevant PR Wine at the agreed price at which we offered it; 22.8.2 title to that PR Wine will pass to the buyer when we withdraw the PR Wine from your Private Reserve. 22.9 We will confirm formation of any such sale contracts to you in writing within 10 days. Within 30 days, following month end, after any such sale contracts are formed we will: 22.9.1 transfer the price received less our agreed commission to you by crediting it to your client account with us; or 22.9.2 where you have requested us to do so, pay the agreed net price to you, in each case, after deducting any amounts owed to us by you and we shall provide you with an updated statement of your account. 23. Arranging withdrawal of PR Wine 23.1 PR Wines may be withdrawn at any time in the same way in which they were laid down (i.e., as unmixed Cases, pre-mixed Cases, selected-mixed Cases or individual bottles). All you need to do is let us have a written withdrawal request: 23.1.1 listing the PR Wines you wish to withdraw; and 23.1.2 stating the address to which you wish them to be delivered. 23.2 On receipt of your withdrawal request we shall arrange withdrawal and delivery of the relevant PR Wines to you, and send you an invoice for the amount payable in respect of any applicable UK customs, excise duty, VAT and/or delivery charges (at the rates prevailing at the invoice date, see our website for full details). We reserve the right not to deliver the PR Wine until all applicable excise duty, VAT and delivery charges have been paid to us. 23.3 Delivery will be completed when we deliver the relevant PR Wine to you or in accordance with your instructions at the delivery address stated in your withdrawal request. 23.4 We will make two attempts to complete
delivery, after which any further attempt must be arranged and paid for by you. 23.5 We will not be responsible for any loss you suffer as a result of you instructing us to deliver PR Wine to a different address to that stated in the Order Confirmation. 23.6 It is your responsibility to check any PR Wine delivered on or as soon as reasonably possible after its delivery to you, including where delivery is made to another bonded warehouse in accordance with your instructions. 23.7 Any broken, damaged, missing or incorrect Goods should be: 23.7.1 reported to the carrier and noted on the delivery note and/or the carrier's electronic handheld device at the time of delivery; or, if that is not possible, 23.7.2 reported to us by telephone or in writing with a photo if possible as soon as reasonably possible. 23.8 We shall be entitled to reject any claim for broken or damaged Goods, incorrect quantities or incorrect Goods if you do not notify us of it as soon as reasonably possible and within seven (7) days after the day of delivery at the latest. 24. Our right of retention 24.1 We reserve the right to decline to release wines held in your Private Reserve if and for so long as any amount due to us, however incurred, is outstanding on your account. 24.2 In any such case you will remain fully liable for PR charges until you have cleared your account and we are able to release the wine to you. 25. Termination of the PR Contract 25.1 The PR Contract shall automatically come to an end when we no longer hold any PR Wine on your behalf. 25.2 If the PR Contact between us has ceased then, after taking reasonable steps to trace or communicate with you, we shall have the right to terminate the PR Contract by giving you notice stating the proposed termination date, which will be not less than one month after the date of the notice. We shall be entitled to charge you for any reasonable costs we incur in attempting to trace you. 25.3 We may terminate the PR Contract and require you to withdraw your PR Wine at any time by giving you notice as follows: 25.3.1 immediately if you fail to pay our PR Charges in accordance with these Terms; 25.3.2 immediately if you commit any other serious breach of any obligation owed to us under any contract between us, or any serious unlawful act which we consider has caused or will cause us loss or damage; 25.3.3 immediately if you become insolvent or subject to any criminal investigation, charge or conviction involving dishonesty; or 25.3.4 in any other case, and without having to give any reason, by giving you at least one month’s notice. 25.4 We may combine with any notice of termination of the PR Contract a notice of our intention to sell any PR Wine held on your behalf if you fail to arrange for its withdrawal within three months after the date of such notice. In any such case we shall then have the right, without further notice to you and as soon as is practicable after the end of the three month period, to sell all such PR Wine at the market value then pertaining. 25.5 When the PR Wine has been sold we shall be liable to account to you for the net proceeds of sale after deduction of all sums owing to us, including any reasonable charges incurred attempting to trace you under clause 25.2 and our further charges up to and including the date of sale and any other costs of or in connection with the sale. This will include the normal commission fee applicable to the sale of Customer wine. 25.6 For the avoidance of any doubt, we shall owe you no duty: 25.6.1 to incur any unreasonable expense or take any unreasonable step in order to trace or communicate with you; 25.6.2 to sell any PR Wine before it begins to approach the end of its drinking life and/or decline in value for any other reason; or 25.6.3 to pay interest on any unclaimed balance on your account. 25.7 You will remain fully liable for PR charges until your PR Wine is actually withdrawn or sold following any such termination. www.armitwines.co.uk/terms-conditions
26. Sale or transfer of PR Wine 26.1 The sale or transfer of any PR Wine to a third party may take place by special arrangement. Please contact us if you would like to arrange this. 27. Your obligation to us 27.1 You agree to reimburse us on demand if we suffer any loss arising from: 27.1.1 any claim made by any third party as a result of our performing our obligations or exercising our rights under the PR Contract; or 27.1.2 any breach by you of any term of the PR Contract. 28. Our legal responsibility for PR Wine 28.1 While we will take all reasonable care to ensure that your PR Wine is at all times carefully handled and stored in the optimum conditions for storage of wine, we shall have no legal responsibility to you for any ullage or deterioration that may occur over time through natural processes to which all wines, corks, bottles and/or packaging may be susceptible, however carefully handled and stored. 28.2 While we are always happy to give our opinion, on request, as to the condition, saleability and/or drinkability of any of your PR Wine, we shall have no legal responsibility to you for any such opinion. We are not authorised to give financial or investment advice under Financial Services legislation, and we are not regulated under Financial Services legislation. 28.3 Our maximum liability to you for any breach of the PR Contract or negligence on our part in relation to your PR Wine resulting in its total loss shall be limited to the lower of replacement value or the fair market value at the date of the relevant loss. 28.4 We shall have no legal responsibility to you for any fault or deterioration in any of your PR Wine bought from us which arises, after its delivery to you, as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, accident, negligence by you or any third party, or from your handling or storing the PR Wine inappropriately. 29. Transfer upon death 29.1 In the event we are holding PR Wine on behalf of a Customer who is deceased, we shall only release such PR Wine to the Customer’s beneficiary or beneficiaries once we have been provided with proof of title setting out such beneficiary or beneficiaries entitlement to the PR Wine. 30. Notices 30.1 Any notice or consent required or permitted to be given pursuant to or in connection with the PR Contract or any PR Wine shall be in writing and may be sent by prepaid registered post sent first class or transmitted via email: 30.1.1 if given by Armit Wines, notice shall be addressed to you and posted or emailed to your last known address / email address or any other address / email address that you have notified to us in writing; and 30.1.2 if given by you, notice must be addressed to us and posted or emailed to our address / email address set out in the Contacting us section at the top of these Terms. 30.2 Notice served by post shall be deemed served on the second working day after the date of posting. Notice served by email shall be deemed served on the next working day after the date of transmission. 30.3 You must notify us promptly in writing of a change of your address, phone numbers and email address, and any change in your billing or payment details.
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BURGUNDY 2022 We hope you enjoy our selection of Burgundy En Primeur wines. Please feel free to contact the team if you have any questions.
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