Burgundy 2013 En Primeur Vintage Report & Offer

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1 Burgundy 2013 En Primeur Vintage Report & Offer

2 H2Vin Ltd, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ Tel Fax As Burgundy specialists with more than 30 years experience of sourcing wines from the region, we are thrilled to offer you a selection of some of the very best wines from the 2013 Burgundy vintage En Primeur. What is En Primeur? En Primeur is the first offering of an estate s wines and allows you to purchase them whilst they are still in barrel, several months before they are released to the market. The price paid at time of purchase is in bond, which means that it excludes Duty and VAT. As we re not permitted to charge taxes in advance of wines arriving into the UK, these are both payable on release according to the rates in force at the time of delivery based on the original cost of the wines. So what are the benefits of buying En Primeur? Firstly, the En Primeur price is usually much cheaper than buying when bottled. Also, buying En Primeur allows you to buy highly sought after wines which are only available in very limited quantities and may be impossible to find after release. H2Vin Burgundy 2013 En Primeur Offer The wines will be shipped between September and November 2015 at the producers discretion based on bottling dates. Prices are in bond (London City Bond) per case of 12 bottles (75cl), except for the Grand Crus where prices per case of 6 bottles (75cl). Duty and VAT will be charged at the rate in force at the time of delivery. Delivery will be charged at cost. As always we will do our best to honour last year s buyers repeat requests as fairly as possible. Please bear in mind that all wines are offered subject to availability, especially as there are extreme limitations on this year s stocks. far from opulent, [2013] is fresh and focused. And as many a top grower pointed out to me, it is only where yields were really low that the fruit was able to reach anything like full ripeness It is certainly true that the hundreds of 2013 burgundies I have tasted to date are generally delightfully terroir-specific. Alcohols are low, generally closer to 12 than 13%. From the right addresses, wines for true burgundy lovers. Jancis Robinson, Purple Pages of JancisRobinson.com If you would like to know more about this offer or to place an order, then please don t hesitate to contact us on or us at info@h2vin.co.uk. To see our full portfolio, please visit our website at

3 H2Vin Ltd, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ Tel Fax Burgundy 2013 Vintage Report January 2015 A small but charming, expressive vintage. Hot on the heels of the very small 2012 vintage, comes another Burgundian crop with significantly reduced yields. The extremely difficult, and in many cases, devastating climatic conditions, once again tested the resolve and the skills of vignerons across the region. Those growers who are diligent throughout the year and who have an intimate understanding of their various vineyard plots have risen to the challenge, crafting some very fine, elegantly expressive Burgundy wines. The spring was unseasonably cold and wet with both April and May bringing high levels of rainfall and below average temperatures. Flowering was going to be delayed, disturbed and uneven. So it proved to be, especially as June s weather was only marginally better. The potential size of the crop was already compromised. In July the weather did, at last, warm up but, sadly, with increased humidity and risk of mildew and storms. A hugely destructive hail storm on the 23 rd of the month scythed its brutal path through parts of Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses. In these villages, damage varied between %. This disaster followed the 70-90% loss in Volnay and Pommard in 2012! In August the humid conditions continued to prevail making vigilant vineyard work essential in order to combat the ever present threat of mildew. September, mercifully, brought several days of fine weather that helped the well-tended fruit to ripen sufficiently. The harvest began in earnest towards the end of month and continued well into October, some 2-3 weeks later than normal.

4 Selecting the best picking dates was particularly critical this year, with different parcels reaching phenolic ripeness at different times, and to complicate matters further, when the desired level of ripeness did arrive, it arrived very quickly, especially in Chablis. The pressure and stress on the growers was intense juggling the wait for fruit maturity against the risk of autumn weather conditions deteriorating. This was not a vintage of blanket decisions. Likewise, diligent sorting of the fruit both in the vineyard and the cuverie was key to ultimate quality. Notwithstanding the enormous challenges faced by Burgundian growers this year, the resulting quality of the best wines of 2013 is impressive - an eloquent reflection of their efforts and skills. It is not, by any means, a consistent vintage. Only where hard graft and an intimate understanding of the terroir and vines have worked in tandem, have growers delivered a winning result. The finest white wines show plenty of vibrant fresh citrus fruit, with excellent balance, tension and poise. The best red wines offer fine aromatics, honesty, purity and elegance. The deft hand of the more sensitive winemakers has clearly adapted to the relative delicacy of the 2013 fruit. There is a distinctly appetising profile to many wines. The myriad of terroirs, that is so much a part of Burgundy, express themselves with clarity and finesse may not be a vintage of intense structure and richness but its inherent restraint and precision allow the taster to savour many of the intriguing intricacies of wines from this most compelling of wineproducing regions. There is less fruit weight than 2012 and less structure and scale than Some growers feel that 2013 can be compared to vintages like 2004 or 2007 but with more fruit and concentration, particularly for the white wines with their racy, linear profile, or maybe a cross between 2008/2011. In any case, the quality and style of 2013 will bring much pleasurable drinking over the short to medium term. In many instances we have managed to reduce our offer pricing this year, thanks to a restrained approach from a number of growers in tandem with a beneficial movement in the / exchange rate. Christian Honorez & Neil Sommerfelt MW January 2015

5 H2Vin Ltd, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ Tel Fax Burgundy 2013 En Primeur Offer Domaine Patrick Javillier Chablis Domaine Billaud Simon Bernard Billaud had brought this fine domaine right to the very forefront of quality Chablis producers before selling the estate to the highly regarded family-owned Burgundy producer Faiveley in July Massive investment in a new winery in the 1990s ensured that the domaine has the best tools to coax the best out of the fruit from their excellent clutch of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Faiveley are determined to safeguard and respect the individuality of the Billaud-Simon wines, but will also strive to achieve even higher levels of quality going forward. To taste these wines is to have a real education in the meaning of variety in Chablis terroirs. The 2013s certainly maintain the great reputation here and will evolve into fine Crus relatively early after bottling. Elegance, style and restraint are the hallmarks here. Bernard described his 2013s as possessing impeccable balance and harmony. Chablis 1 er Cru Les Vaillons Chablis 1 er Cru Mont de Milieu Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir (6x75cl)

6 Domaine Moreau Naudet Stéphane Moreau is a young and extremely passionate winemaker with 13.5 hectares under vine, including a tiny 1 hectare parcel in Les Pargues planted with 50 year old vines which have the same exposure as Vaillons and Montmains. His style reminds us very much of that of Vincent Dauvissat, with extreme purity and intensity. One of his mentors was Didier Dagueneau and it shows, mainly in the precision and razor sharp flavours of his wines, but also in the quirky packaging. Chablis Vieilles Vignes Pargues Chablis 1 er Cru Forêts Chablis 1 er Cru Vaillons Chablis Grand Cru Valmur (6x75cl) Domaine Long Depaquit Founded in 1791, this excellent Chablis estate is owned by the family-run Burgundy House of Albert Bichot. The striking château is located at the heart of the town itself and it is here that the fruit from its 65 hectares are vinified. All their vines are tended according to environmentally friendly principles. Restricted yields and noninterventionist winemaking all add to the final quality. The régisseur, Matthieu Mangenot, feels that his 2013s will bring enormous early pleasure thanks to their freshness and their open, pure fruit style. Having said that, the wines also show sufficient concentration and bright acidity to enable the best to age well over the medium term. Stand-outs for us were the refined 1 er Cru Les Vaucopins, the intense, minerally-driven Les Vaudésirs Grand Cru, the tightly woven, complex yet vigorously saline Les Clos Grand Cru and the layered, deeply complex and energising La Moutonne Grand Cru. Chablis 1 er Cru Les Vaucopins Chablis Grand Cru Les Vaudésirs (6x75cl) Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos (6x75cl) Chablis Grand Cru La Moutonne (6x75cl)

7 Mâconnais Domaine Christophe Cordier Christophe Cordier is a multi-talented winemaker. After establishing the 25ha family domaine as the leader in the region, he started a small négoce, buying the best grapes sourced locally from some of the finest, very old vineyards. He prefers to use traditional winemaking techniques to produce his classically elegant wines. Mâcon Aux Bois d Allier Viré Clessé Vieilles Vignes Saint Véran En Faux Pouilly Fuissé Terroir de Pouilly Pouilly Fuissé Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé Vers Asnières Coteaux Bourguignons Vieilles Vignes Côte de Beaune Domaine Jacques Girardin, Justin Girardin Joining his father Jacques and mother Valérie at the family domaine, talented young winemaker Justin Girardin is continuing his family s winemaking legacy which dates back to the early 10 th century. With prime parcels of vines spread across the Côte de Beaune, Justin practices traditional Burgundian techniques to produce deeply concentrated wines with superb balance and rich fruit character. Santenay Les Terrasses de Bievaux Bourgogne Rouge Santenay Vieilles Vignes Santenay 1 er Cru Clos Rousseau Santenay 1 er Cru Beauregard

8 Jean Philippe Fichet Jean-Philippe Fichet is surely one of the hardest working producers in Burgundy. His manicured vineyards produce great quality fruit and with his years of experience, Jean-Philippe is making classic but refined white Burgundies with great terroir definition. The domaine has been producing truly exceptional wines, particularly in the last few years, with many well deserved accolades. Bourgogne Blanc Hautes Côtes de Beaune Monthélie Blanc Bourgogne Blanc Vieilles Vignes Auxey Duresses Meursault Meursault Meix sous le Château Meursault Les Gruyaches Meursault Les Chevalières Meursault Les Tessons Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Referts Bourgogne Rouge Auxey Duresses Monthélie 1 er Cru Thomas Morey Thomas Morey, the younger son of Bernard, has set up his cellar in the old family house in Chassagne. He s working 8 hectares and has already established himself as one of the young stars of the appellation. His style is different from his father, in being slightly leaner and tighter, and closer to the modern interpretation of white Burgundy. Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Embrazées Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Morgeot

9 Santenay Vieilles Vignes Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Maranges 1 er Cru La Fussière Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Clos Saint Jean Bruno Colin We ve known of Bruno Colin s talent for a while and are now delighted to have the opportunity to work closely with him. Bruno owns a little more than 8 hectares of top vineyards in Chassagne and the neighbouring villages. His style is modern with great purity and definition. Bruno is equally successful with both his reds and his whites, which is a rarity for Burgundy. Chassagne Montrachet Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Morgeot Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Domaine Marc Morey Son-in-Law to Marc Morey, Bernard Mollard has successfully held the reins of this family-owned 9 hectare estate for a number of years. His steady, very reliable winemaking expertise continues to evolve increasingly in the hands of his daughter Sabine, ensuring a constancy of quality year after year despite the vagaries of the climatic conditions each vintage. Bernard told us that his overall crop is once again reduced, but less severely than last year. The wines show a marked vitality in 2013; the quality is very good as well - elegant and wellbalanced. Chassagne-Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Vergers bristles with tension and nervous energy. Its habitually keen-edged personality is clearly evident. Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Referts shows a classic profile of delicate white floral notes with a fine linear precision and yet also offers a certain richness more akin to neighbouring Meursault. Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Vergers Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Referts

10 Domaine Hubert Lamy, Olivier Lamy Olivier Lamy is one of the brightest young stars in the Côte de Beaune, following in the footsteps of his father Hubert Lamy by joining him at the family domaine. He has succeeded in putting Saint Aubin on the map, almost equal to the famous neighbouring appellations of Chassagne and Puligny. A very hard worker and one of the first to understand that most of the work has to be done in the vineyard, he is making racy wines with great acidity and length, always punching well above their weight. Saint Aubin La Princée Saint Aubin 1 er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Saint Aubin 1 er Cru En Remilly Saint Aubin 1 er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Haute Densité (extremely limited) Puligny Montrachet Les Tremblots Haute Densité (extremely limited) Saint Aubin 1 er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Domaine Blain-Gagnard The quietly-spoken, charming Jean-Marc Blain, married to Claudine (daughter of the late Jacques Gagnard), fashions Chassagne crus of delicacy and finesse. His wines seduce the palate with their elegance and subtlety, rather than weight and richness. Jean-Marc is very pleased with his 2013s thanks to their vital character with pure, bright fruit. Hard work throughout the growing season and detailed selection were key to this success. Hail damage on his Grand Cru plots has cruelly reduced volumes by 50%; however the quality is certainly very high, with fine concentration and impeccable drive and definition. Of his 1 er Crus, we particularly liked his tightly-focused, chiselled 1 er Cru Clos St Jean which is precise and floral. Jean-Marc s 1 er Cru Les Caillerets marries brilliantly a subtle note of white flowers with a hint of bread, culminating in a palate-pleasing salinity on the finale. His Grand Crus marry richness with a telling restraint and to fine effect. Chassagne Montrachet Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Clos St Jean Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Caillerets Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru (6x75cl) Criots Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru (6x75cl)

11 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Richard Fontaine and his wife Laurence, daughter of Jacques Gagnard, run this highly regarded 12 hectare estate with the increasing support of their daughter Céline. The perpetual quest to refine even further the quality of their already superb range of Chassagne-Montrachet 1 er Crus wines continues unabated. Not to be missed are their superb Grand Cru whites, which exhibit incredible purity, balance and terroir-definition. Richard is very pleased with the overall quality of his 2013s, all of which exhibit plenty of vigour and typicité. 1 er Cru La Boudriotte offers plenty of creamy fluidity; 1 er Cru Les Vergers, as ever, is more nervy, tense and finely etched; 1 er Cru Les Caillerets is supremely elegant with a pristine linearity, whilst 1 er Cru La Romanée brings an almost Grand Cru gravitas and structure. The Grand Crus themselves exude class, refinement, intensity and a signature vibrancy and equilibrium. Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru La Boudriotte Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Vergers Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Caillerets Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru La Romanée Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru (6x75cl) Criots Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru (6x75cl) Montrachet Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1, Domaine Philippe Chavy Philippe Chavy took over the reins of this wealthy domaine from his father in 2002 with a little more than 3 hectares of prime sited vineyards. The domaine now extends to just over 8 hectares, with some thirty individual parcels scattered throughout the neighbouring villages of Puligny-Montrachet (from his father s side of the family) and Meursault (through his maternal side). Soil is worked by ploughing; there is strictly no use of herbicides or insecticides and for several years Philippe has followed the cycles of the lunar calendar when determining work in the vineyards and cellars. We have put a toe in the water from his wide range for our first vintage working together. A very neat, trim Bourgogne Blanc sourced from 4 parcels, mainly in Puligny; a taut, finely-etched Meursault Blagny 1 er Cru Sous le Dos d Ane shows a vibrant, almost saline minerality; a precise, floral Puligny-Montrachet Les Corvées des Vignes from vines that lie very close to Meursault and Meursault 1 er Cru Charmes, and an impressively stylish Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru Pucelles offering texture, weight and tightly-wound stone fruit. Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay Puligny Montrachet Les Corvées des Vignes Meursault Blagny 1 er Cru Sous le Dos d Ane Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Pucelles

12 Domaine Darviot-Perrin Didier and Geneviève Darviot are quintessential vignerons; as a husband and wife team they oversee every phase of the winemaking procedure from pruning and ploughing to racking the casks and bottling on their own premises - minimal intervention is key. Internationally considered one of the finest sources of domainebottled Burgundies, the 11 hectare property is one of very the few to own vines in the three top 1 er Cru vineyards of Meursault: Perrières, Genevrières and Charmes. In addition, they also own vines in Chassagne 1 er Cru Blanchots-Dessus, which abuts Le Montrachet and Criots-Bâtard Montrachet. Didier is, without doubt, a winemaker of prodigious talent, describing the resulting quality of the difficult 2013 vintage as being very good, with fine tension and purity. Meursault Clos de la Velle Meursault 1 er Cru Les Charmes Meursault 1 er Cru Les Genevrières Meursault 1 er Cru Perrières Chassagne Montrachet 1 er Cru Blanchots-Dessus Volnay 1 er Cru La Gigotte Domaine Patrick Javillier The ever thoughtful, precisely spoken Patrick Javillier runs his 9 hectare family-owned domaine based in Meursault with quiet diligence. He is a great believer in vinifying his parcels separately, all with long ageing on the lees. A deft touch of new oak on certain cuvées only adds to the sense of sensitive winemaking. Patrick particularly likes the freshness and balance of his 2013s. His very Meursault-esque Bourgogne Oligocène combines chalky elegance and restrained texture; Meursault Tillets is all about floral finesse and elegance; Meursault Tête de Murger brings more concentration and weight, yet still with precision and poise. Patrick s very fine Corton-Charlemagne oozes class, marrying subtle notes of acacia flowers, hazelnut and heady ripe pear. Refined, bristling yet luxurious. Bourgogne Blanc Oligocène Meursault Tillets Meursault Tête de Murger Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru (6x75cl)

13 Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Based in Volnay, with additional extensive holdings in Meursault and a parcel in Puligny-Montrachet, this 12 hectare, organically-run domaine focuses on quality and typicité. Conscientious, sensitive work in the vineyards, respect for the specific character of each plot of vines, as well as patience and attention to detail in the cellar, all ensures that their wines are honest expressions of their particular terroirs. With Vincent Bitouzet currently at the helm and Annie (née Prieur) his wife alongside, the domaine can claim a long vinous history on both sides of the family. The resulting "merger" of the Bitouzet and Prieur family holdings has created a domaine of distinction and breadth and the tradition continues with Vincent and Annie s son, François, working hand-in-hand with his parents. Meursault Clos du Cromin combines richness and vibrancy to great effect; Puligny-Montrachet Les Levrons is authentically pristine with white floral notes; whilst Meursault 1 er Cru Perrières is intense, focused with a mineral/stony seam, drive and refinement. Volnay 1 er Cru Clos des Chênes offers plenty of plum and dark cherry fruit framed by shapely, ripe tannins. Meursault Clos du Cromin Puligny Montrachet Les Levrons Meursault 1 er Cru Perrières Volnay 1 er Cru Clos des Chênes Domaine du Pavillon This fine 18 hectare estate in Pommard is entirely owned by the increasingly highly regarded Maison Albert Bichot. Respectful of the environment and diligent in both vineyard and cellar, the domaine has fashioned a selection of impressive 2013s including a refined, seamlessly balanced Meursault 1 er Cru Charmes and a tightly-wound, tense, complex Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. As for the red offerings, two crus stood out: firstly the expressive, terroir-evoking dark-fruited Pommard 1 er Cru Rugiens and the monopole Corton Clos des Maréchaudes Grand Cru combining fine grainy structure with freshness, length and complexity. Meursault 1 er Cru Charmes Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru (6x75cl) Volnay 1 er Cru Santenots Pommard 1 er Cru Rugiens Corton Clos des Maréchaudes Grand Cru (monopole) (6x75cl)

14 Nicolas Rossignol Nicolas Rossignol established his domaine in 1997, starting out with 3 hectares of vines spread across the principal red wine villages of the Côte de Beaune. Later acquisitions in Savigny-lès-Beaune in 2005 effectively doubled his holdings. Further purchases brought his total to 16 hectares. His superbly equipped cellar in central Beaune allows him to vinify by terroir and by parcel. Such was the brutality of the hail this year, especially in Pommard and Volnay where Nicolas vineyards are located, his volumes in 2013 are drastically reduced. The quality, though, is most impressive with elegance, poise and aromatic refinement throughout. The tannins are finely etched, whilst the fruit is vibrant and precise. Volnay Pommard Les Vignots Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Volnay 1er Cru Chevret Volnay 1er Cru 'Ronceret' Domaine AF Gros/F. Parent Husband and wife team François Parent and Anne-Françoise Gros (cousin of Anne Gros) own cellars just off the Place de la Madeleine in Beaune. François is the winemaker and a highly talented one at that. Their son Mathias is increasingly taking an active role in proceedings too. Owning an extensive patchwork of vines on both the Côte de Beaune (from François family side, Domaine Parent) and the Côte de Nuits (from Françoise s family, Domaine Jean Gros), their portfolio is as varied as it is of high quality. François habitual deftness of touch allows for clear terroir personalities to express themselves. His 2013s continue this trend: the fragrant charm of Vosne Romanée Aux Réas, the fine precision of their Chambolle-Musigny, the cherry-stone fruit of the elegantly profiled Savigny-lès-Beaune 1 er Cru Clos des Guettes and the finesse of the intricately-etched Pommard 1 er Cru Pézerolles are all testament to the domaine s careful approach. The two Grand Crus, Echézeaux and Richebourg, show much refinement with graceful tannins providing the necessary structure. Savigny lès Beaune 1 er Cru Clos des Guettes Vosne Romanée Aux Réas Chambolle Musigny Pommard 1 er Cru Pézerolles Echézeaux Grand Cru (6x75cl) Richebourg Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1,575.00

15 Chandon de Briailles The perennially charming Claude de Nicolay extended her usual warm welcome even though nature had dealt her another cruel blow with 2013 being the third consecutive significantly reduced crop. The sense of place, history and quality ooze out of the place from the minute one enters the atmospheric courtyard. Vineyard holdings totalling 14 hectares worked 100% biodynamically in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses and Corton provide the superb fruit that marries elegance, restraint, energy and typicité. The dark, sombre fruit of the Pernand-Vergelesses 1 er Cru Les Vergelesses typifies the terroir of this cru, whilst the complex elegance and mineral intensity of the Corton Bressandes Grand Cru shows their hand with class. Claude s Corton Blanc Grand Cru is sourced from 3 plots, with the majority from Bressandes. Using no new oak, it is individual, tense and precise with hints of ripe pear, flowers and citrus. Corton Blanc Grand Cru (6x75cl) Pernand Vergelesses 1 er Cru Les Vergelesses Corton Bressandes Grand Cru (6x75cl) Domaine Henri Boillot Henri Boillot is a benchmark Côte de Beaune producer, renowned for the exceptional quality of his wines. Using parcels of vines which are more than 60 years old, including the domaine s exclusive and highly sought-after monopole Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru Clos de la Mouchère, his seriously impressive wines exhibit an intense minerality, elegant structure and have the potential to age for many years. Meursault Meursault 1 er Cru Les Genévrières Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru Clos de la Mouchère (monopole) Puligny Montrachet 1 er Cru Les Pucelles Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru (6x75cl) Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1,850.00

16 Domaine de Courcel Created at the beginning of the 16th century, this 10 hectare domaine is planted exclusively in the village of Pommard. Since 1996 the winemaking has been carried out by Yves Confuron (of Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot in Vosne Romanée) and the wines have definitely stepped up a gear in quality. It is the combination of old vines, great plots, low yields and a restrained use of new oak, which make De Courcel Pommards the truly exceptional wines they are today. Pommard Vaumuriens Pommard 1 er Cru Croix Noires Pommard 1 er Cru Les Fremiers Pommard 1 er Cru Grand Clos des Epenots Pommard 1 er Cru Les Rugiens TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Domaine Edmond Cornu Now in the capable hands of Pierre Cornu, Domaine Edmond Cornu is certainly one of the vanguards of quality winemaking in the Ladoix appellation, which also includes part of the Grand Cru Corton vineyard (the rest lying within the commune of Aloxe-Corton). Pierre is highly dedicated in his desire to continue to make the best wines possible given the terroir and the vines in his ownership. The estate extends over 14 hectares across Villages, Premier and Grand Crus, both red and white. The wines are particularly well made showing finesse, character and sculpted tannins and what is more, they offer excellent value. We have selected three of Pierre s 2013s: Ladoix Blanc is all freshness, poise and race; Ladoix Rouge Vieilles Vignes offers a mass of ripe black cherry fruit with textured tannins, whilst Ladoix Rouge 1 er Cru Bois Roussot shows good depth of spiced plum fruit with a tight mineral core. Ladoix Blanc Ladoix Rouge Vieilles Vignes Ladoix Rouge 1 er Cru Bois Roussot

17 Côte de Nuits Roche de Bellene Maison Roche de Bellene, named after the Roman word for the town of Beaune, is the négociant business of Nicolas Potel. As a dynamic and highly talented winemaker, Nicolas originally cut his teeth at Domaine de La Pousse d Or in Volnay, which at the time was run by his father Gérard Potel. Following several years work as a négociant, Nicolas set up this latest venture in 2008, which he now operates out of sensitively renovated premises in Beaune, sourcing grapes for his extensive range of wines from quality-minded growers, many of whom he has collaborated with for over fifteen years and who work in an environmentally respectful fashion. His current range, offering wines crafted from some of the finest vineyards in the Côte d Or, is a roll-call of top crus and top appellations. For Nicolas his Roche de Bellene label represents the haute couture of Burgundy. Volnay Vieilles Vignes Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru Champeaux Echézeaux Grand Cru (6x75cl) Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (6x75cl) Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (6x75cl) Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl) Richebourg Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1, Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru (6x75cl) 2, Pascal Marchand With over 25 years of winemaking experience at renowned Burgundy domaines such as Comte Armand and Domaine de la Vougeraie, and as a consultant in Chile, California, Canada and Australia, Pascal Marchand possesses a deep understanding of terroir-driven wines. At the beginning of 2006, he created his new micronégociant label. For Pascal s first vintage he produced almost 1,000 cases from 7 different wines, mainly from the Côte de Nuits. He now offers in excess of 40 different appellations from the Côte de Nuits, as well as a smattering of wine from the Côte de Beaune. His fruit is sourced from growers he knows well and in whom he has total confidence. All of his wines originate from vineyards with vines of a minimum of 35 years of age. Some of his growers are certified organic; some are organic in ethos but work without certification. All though are highly dedicated to quality. Pascal s partnership with his long-time friend Moray Tawse marks a commitment to crafting wines that are amongst the finest expression of Burgundy s most celebrated terroirs. Côtes de Nuits Villages Nuits Saint Georges Gevrey Chambertin Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (6x75cl) Clos de La Roche Grand Cru (6x75cl)

18 Hudellot-Noëllat Crafting wines that are full of charm alongside considerable depth and purity, Domaine Hudellot-Noëllat has remained family run for over 40 years. Now with Alain Hudellot-Noëllat s grandson, Charles Van Canneyt, at the helm the domaine continues to produce truly exceptional wines, with their top cuvées regarded by critics as some of the finest of the appellations. Very limited availability Bourgogne Pinot Noir Chambolle Musigny Vosne Romanée Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les Murgers Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Charmes Vosne Romanée 1 er Cru Les Beaumonts Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (6x75cl) Romanée St Vivant Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1, Richebourg Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1, Confuron-Cotetidot In charge of Domaine de Courcel during the mornings, Yves Confuron returns to look after the family domaine, Confuron-Cotetidot, for the rest of the day, helped by his brother Jean-Pierre who also vinifies wines for Domaine Chanson. This is one of the most serious and consistent domaines in the Côte d Or and even the village wines are superb! However it is the premier cru Suchots which is many followers favourite. Bourgogne Rouge Vosne Romanée Chambolle Musigny Nuits St Georges Gevrey Chambertin Pommard Pommard 1 er Cru Les Arvelets Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru Craipillot Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Vignes Rondes TBC

19 Vosne Romanée 1 er Cru Les Suchots Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru Lavault St Jacques Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru Petite Chapelle Clos Vougeot Grand Cru (6x75cl) TBC TBC TBC Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl) Domaine Robert Chevillon Bertrand and Denis Chevillon have taken after their father and kept the impeccable reputation of the famous Domaine Robert Chevillon. Blessed with many premiers crus, the domaine is also producing a textbook Nuits St Georges, which is masculine and powerful but with enough succulent fruit to make it approachable when young. Nuits St Georges Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les Chaignots Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les Roncières Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les Perrières Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les Cailles Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les St Georges Nuits St Georges 1 er Cru Les Vaucrains

20 Dufouleur Frères Not to be confused with Dufouleur Père et Fils whose cellars are also found on the main route out towards Dijon, Dufouleur Frères is an artisan family domaine and winery operating from their château in Nuits-Saint- Georges. It s not that the two cellars aren t historically connected in some way - both claim proof of ancestry dating back to 1596, spanning some 12 generations. Cousins François-Xavier (FX to all who have met him) and Marc Dufouleur are gradually wrestling power from their elders, having finally convinced the family that they should once more farm and control their own parcels. It s a slow and complex procedure, but since the 2008 vintage existing contracts have ended or been annulled, and Marc and FX are now focused on growing and making small-scale domaine-owned wines which can be off-set with the economies of scale from grapes brought-in from the more generic appellations. As an initial toe in the water we have selected three crus from the 2013 vintage which epitomise the potential of this family-owned producer. Gevrey Chambertin Combe Dessus Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui (6x75cl) Musigny Grand Cru (6x75cl) Domaine du Clos Frantin Wholly owned by the respected family-run Burgundian house Albert Bichot, this fine single estate is located in Nuits-St.-Georges and comprises 13 hectares of prime Côte de Nuits vineyards, of which 8 hectares are Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Respect for the soils, rigorous pruning and green harvesting all help in ensuring the final quality of the fruit. Vinification and maturation are carried out gently and respectfully, adapting techniques to complement the fruit style of each particular vintage we tasted the entire range of Premier and Grand Crus in the extensive Bichot cellars in Beaune. The elegance and vibrancy of the 2013 vintage shines through in all the crus. Fine aromatic expressions abound, alongside precisely chiselled tannins allowing the typicité of the appellations to clearly appreciated. An assured success in Vosne Romanée Vosne Romanée 1 er Cru Les Malconsorts Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru (6x75cl) Echézeaux Grand Cru (6x75cl) Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru (6x75cl) Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1, Richebourg Grand Cru (6x75cl) 1,950.00

21 Maison Albert Bichot With a history stretching back to 1350 the Bichot family have deep roots in the region. Now headed by Albéric Bichot, the 6 th generation of the family, the company has gone from strength to strength, with quality and authenticity the watchwords. As well as being proprietors of their own 100 hectares of vineyards, including Domaine Long-Depaquit in Chablis, Domaine du Pavillon in Pommard and Domaine Clos du Frantin in Nuits-St- Georges, Bichot also vinify wines from a further 50 hectares under their négociant label. Diligence throughout, be it in the vineyards under the stewardship of Christophe Cavel or in the cellars under the steady-handed guidance of Alain Serveau, ensures that the quality competes with many of the very finest producers in Burgundy. Recent and growing recognition as well as numerous international awards are thoroughly merited. We have selected just 3 wines from Chambolle-Musigny as an introduction this year. The 1 er Cru Les Sentiers offers fine aromatic expression and well-judged elegance, the 1 er Cru Les Chabiots has more weight of fruit with an enchanting pure fruited bouquet and finely-grained tannins, whilst the 1 er Cru Les Amoureuses is crammed with heady scented floral aromatics. The palate is tense and energetic with a teasing minerality at its core. Multi-dimensional. Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Sentiers Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Chabiots Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Amoureuses 1, Domaine Dupont-Tisserandot This fine domaine was purchased last year by the highly respected family-owned & run Domaine Faiveley. Didier Chevillon remains as a consultant winemaker until 2016, working alongside the Faiveley winemakers to ensure that the style and personality of the wines remains intact. Faiveley have confirmed that they will respect the previous quality and individuality of the wines whilst also declaring an intention to lavish even more care on and dedication to the wines future reputation. Evolution and refinement are the future priorities for Faiveley. With vineyard holdings totalling almost 20 hectares in top Premier Crus and Grand Crus, it is not surprising that Faiveley saw the attraction! The er & Grand Crus show plenty of depth, vigour, intensity and drive. Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru Cazetiers Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl) Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl)

22 Domaine Marc Roy Located in the heart of Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Marc Roy has passed from father to son for generations, yet the winemaking is now carried out by Marc's only daughter Alexandrine. She has made a huge impact on the domaine, having previously spent time in other classic Pinot growing regions, such as Oregon and Central Otago N.Z. Although Alexandrine has no Grand or 1 er Crus, her village wines are of a particularly high quality coming from very old vines (70 year old for the Vieilles Vignes). Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Gevrey Chambertin La Justice Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Gevrey Chambertin Cuvée Alexandrine Domaine Jean Marc Millot Jean-Marc Millot started bottling his own wines in His grapes are sourced from 7.5 hectares of vines now under his ownership (6 inherited from his father and 1.5 being added from his wife s family). He works his vines by hand with complete respect for nature now following an organic regime on all his vineyard holdings. In the cellar, too, he is mindful of not overworking the wines, preferring to work with gravity (i.e. gently). Nothing is excessive. In 2013 his wines are fragrant, vibrant and of good intensity. Côte de Nuits Villages Aux Faulques Vosne Romanée 1 er Cru Les Suchots Echézeaux Grand Cru (6x75cl) Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Grand Maupertui (6x75cl)

23 Domaine Georges Lignier Benoît Stehly, nephew of Georges Lignier, has run the estate since 2008 after working at the domaine for a decade alongside his uncle. His approach is very delicate as he seeks to achieve maximum aromatic concentration, rather than focus on emphatic structure or colour. Quality has improved dramatically as a result. At the Villages level, the wines are matured in used oak barrels, while 1er Crus see 30% new oak and Grand Crus 50% new oak. A seam of seductive elegance runs throughout the range of wines. Benoît s deep respect for tradition allied to a sublime expression of each terroir shapes his decisions ensuring that the wines evoke their precise origins with clarity and poise. Since 2010 the wines are neither fined nor filtered. The domaine has an enviable spread of 16 hectares of superb vineyards encompassing 50 parcels including top Grand Crus. The estate is the largest proprietor of Clos Saint-Denis, at 1.5 hectares, and controls over a hectare of the Clos de la Roche. We have selected a small number of wines to showcase the quality of the domaine s 2013s, including a typically fragrant Chambolle-Musigny of marked elegance, a wonderfully aromatic, minerally-driven Morey St Denis 1 er Cru Clos des Ormes, an enchanting Clos St Denis Grand Cru laden with notes of floral, scented black tea and a more tightly-coiled, damson/morello-fruited Clos de la Roche Grand Cru of much class. Chambolle Musigny Morey St Denis 1 er Cru Clos des Ormes Clos St Denis Grand Cru (6x75cl) Clos de la Roche Grand Cru (6x75cl) Domaine Taupenot Merme We re very pleased to start working with the up and coming Domaine Taupenot Merme. Romain Taupenot has elevated his domaine to the very best in the village and recent journalists comments on his wines are testament of the quality achieved here. Saint Romain Blanc Gevrey Chambertin Chambolle Musigny Morey St Denis 1 er Cru La Riotte Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru Bel Air Nuits-St-Georges 1 er Cru Les Pruliers Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Combe d Orveau Corton Le Rognet Grand Cru (6x75cl) Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl)

24 Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru (6x75cl) Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru (extremely limited) (6x75cl) Domaine Robert Groffier Founded by Frederic Groffier in the 19 th Century, Domaine Robert Groffier remains family run with Robert s son Serge and grandson Nicolas now at the helm. Most of the domaine s vineyards are located in Chambolle- Musigny producing powerful, deeply coloured wines which are true expressions of the terroir. Groffier also produces a wonderfully complex Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, which has impressive finesse, ripe fruits and an elegant structure. Bourgogne Passetoutgrains Bourgogne Pinot Noir Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Hauts Doix Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Sentiers Chambolle Musigny 1 er Cru Les Amoureuses 1, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (6x75cl) Notes: All wines are from the 2013 vintage unless otherwise stated. The wines will be shipped between May and November 2015 at the producers discretion based on bottling dates. Prices are in bond (London City Bond) per case of 12 bottles (75cl), except for the Grand Crus where prices per case of 6 bottles (75cl). Duty and VAT will be charged at the rate in force at the time of delivery. Delivery will be charged at cost. As always we will do our best to honour last year s buyers repeat requests as fairly as possible. Please bear in mind that all wines are offered subject to availability, especially as there are extreme limitations on this year s stocks. Contacts: Alexandra Howard, Sales & Marketing Manager alex@h2vin.co.uk M: Cedric Chauvet, London On-Trade Sales cedric@h2vin.co.uk M: Christian Honorez, Director christian@h2vin.co.uk M: Julien Dillmann, London On-Trade Sales julien@h2vin.co.uk M: Matt Wilkin M.S., Director matt@h2vin.co.uk M: Neil Sommerfelt MW, Fine Wine Buyer neil@h2vin.co.uk M: If you would like to know more about this offer or to place an order, then please don t hesitate to contact us on or us at info@h2vin.co.uk. To see our full portfolio, please visit our website at

25 Terms & Conditions for En Primeur Purchases All En Primeur prices are quoted In Bond per 12 bottle case delivered to London City Bond Tilbury, excluding Duty, VAT and onward delivery charges. Payment should be made by BACS Transfer, Cheque or debit or credit card at the time of order. At the time of purchase, it would be greatly appreciated if you could please advise us where you would like your wines to eventually be delivered or stored. As soon as our En Primeur shipments arrive at London City Bond, we will contact you to advise you of any additional payments that are due. When withdrawing wine that has been held in bond from a bonded warehouse, Duty, VAT and Delivery charges (if applicable) will be charged at the rates in force at the time of delivery based on the original cost of your wines as we re not permitted to charge taxes in advance of wines arriving into the UK. Delivery Options: Wines staying Under Bond If you have your own bonded storage account at London City Bond Tilbury, then once you have provided us with your account details, we can arrange a Transfer Under Bond. No further charge. If you have a bonded storage account in another bonded warehouse, we can arrange for London City Bond to transfer your wine under bond. In Bond transfers outside of London City Bond Tilbury to other London City Bond Warehouses in England (including Vinotheque) will be charged at per transfer for up to 240 bottles and must be paid before the transfer request is actioned. In bond transfers to London City Bond s warehouse in Scotland will be charged at per transfer for up to 240 bottles. Delivery to Octavian is per transfer for up to 120 bottles (then 2.80 per dozen). Please also advise us of your account details so that we can arrange the transfer. Delivering Duty Paid If you would like us to organise delivery of your wine Duty Paid, our normal delivery terms apply. At the time of delivery to your home address, Duty, VAT and Delivery charges (if applicable) will be charged at the rates in force at the time of delivery based on the original cost of your wines as we re not permitted to charge taxes in advance of wines arriving into the UK. Please note that we will only hold the wines for a maximum of 2 months after we have informed you that your wines have arrived into the UK and are available for delivery. Thereafter a non-refundable storage charge of 5 per week will be applicable before releasing the wines. Minimum Order: One standard case (12 x 75cl bottles, 6 magnums, 24 half bottles or a pro-rata combination thereof). E&OE H2Vin Ltd, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ