WINE MERCHANTS 2012 BURGUNDY MAGNIFICENT QUALITY TINY QUANTITY

WINE MERCHANTS 2012 BURGUNDY MAGNIFICENT QUALITY TINY QUANTITY

Contents Page Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils, Chablis 2 Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils, Chablis 3 Domaine Patrick Guillot, Mercurey 4 Domaine Claudie Jobard, Rully 5 Domaine Françoise & Denis Clair, Santenay 6 Domaine Blain-Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet 8 Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain, Chassagne-Montrachet 12 Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine, Puligny-Montrachet 13 Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 16 Domaine Franck Grux, Meursault 18 Domaine Roulot, Meursault 19 Domaine Agnès Paquet, Meloisey 20 Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay 21 Domaine Seguin-Manuel, Beaune 22 Domaine Champy, Beaune 23 Domaine Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges 26 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, Vosne-Romanée 29 Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle-Musigny 31 Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny 33 Domaine des Lambrays, Morey-Saint-Denis 34 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, Gevrey-Chambertin 35 Ways to order & in bond purchasing details 37 These wines are offered in bond UK, for delivery during 2014 Unless otherwise indicated, prices are of 12 x 75cl bottles For further information or to place an order Please contact one of our offices: Gloucestershire 01451 870 808 stow@hhandc.co.uk London 020 7584 7927 london@hhandc.co.uk Hampshire 01256 830 104 whitchurch@hhandc.co.uk Or visit our website: www.hhandc.co.uk

Magnificent Quality Tiny Quantity The Wines A Snapshot The 2012 Reds The reds in 2012 are particularly successful. They are ripe, attractive wines with fleshy textures and good harmony. From Gevrey down to Mercurey, we find Pinot Noirs with dense fruitiness, remarkable concentration, gentle tannins, and welcome freshness. While some will reward extensive cellaring, others will give enormous pleasure in the not-so-distant future. The quantities are small, so Burgundy lovers should not delay acquiring these wines when first offered, as the best will be snapped up quickly. The 2012 Whites The small yields and favourable weather pre-harvest have given round, luscious white wines for sub, youthful drinking. The intensity of a great white Burgundy vintage may not be evident, but the opulent generosity of these 2012s, combined with their bright acidity and natural tension, will give enormous pleasure. For us, Chablis is one of the great successes in 2012 the wines are classically crisp and taut, with ripe flavours and sub transparency of vineyard character. The 2012 Growing Season & Harvest Tasting with Jean-Marc Roulot in Meursault this autumn, he stressed that the 2012 vintage (his 24th) was psychologically his most challenging ever. Indeed, the 2012 growing season was emotionally draining for growers across the region. Spring was slow to arrive, and flowering took place over a longer iod than usual in damp, cool conditions. This naturally reduced the size of the crop: poor fruit set caused lots of small berries to be formed. Fortunately, a small harvest and grapes with thick skins are both quality factors, which contribute to giving concentrated, structured wines. Three hailstorms swept over parts of the Côte de Beaune during the summer: 7th June, 30th June and 1st August. Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay and Pommard were worst hit. For some growers, these localised storms had a devastating impact on yields. Furthermore, strong sunshine between 17th-21st August caused some exposed grapes to be sun-burnt, diminishing the crop even further. Thankfully, sunny, dry weather during August and the first 20 days of September brought Burgundy s grapes to full ripeness at harvest time, as well as allowing natural acidities to be retained. Grapes were picked under blue skies, which has been a vital factor contributing to the quality of the vintage. During harvest, careful sorting to eliminate any hail-affected grapes was essential. At Domaine Champy in Beaune, after an initial sorting of bunches in the vineyards, a three-stage system using vibrating tables and hand sorters was in place as grapes arrived at the winery. Such attention to detail has ensured that only fully ripened, healthy grapes went into their vats. In volume, the impact of the growing season on final yields varies considerably from village to village, and vineyard to vineyard. Many winemakers have seen crops reduced by at least 50%. We see cellars that are half empty, and in some s single vineyard wines have not been made. The Market The 2012 Burgundy harvest has been one of the smallest in living memory. We now know that the justpicked 2013 vintage has also given small volumes. We have never seen two consecutive years like this: effectively two harvests have given the total yields of one normal year. The small volumes in both years will put huge pressure on prices and the quantity that we are able to offer. Fortunately, because we have been shipping from Burgundy for over 35 years and have long-standing friendships with our growers, we are in the strongest possible position to continue to offer these wines at reasonable prices and in sufficient quantities to meet your stock requests. With these factors in mind, we encourage you to respond quickly to this offer with any requests you may have. As always, regular, loyal customers who buy across our range will be rewarded with favourable allocations. 1

Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils, Chablis Daniel Dampt and his sons Vincent and Sebastien make very pure wines, which have the classic mineral style of Chablis at their core. Oak casks have never been used for ageing the wines that we ship, allowing the individual character of their Chardonnays, grown on the stony hillsides of Chablis, to be crystal-clear. Speaking to Sebastien in November 2013, he recalled how 2012 had been a complicated year in the vineyards. Yields here are down by 10% compared with 2011, but quality is as high as ever. Indeed, for us 2012 is an excellent success for the Dampts: purity, finesse and vibrancy reign at this domaine and we recommend this selection wholeheartedly. Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils 2012 128.00 This year the Lys cuvée is a particular stand-out from the Dampt range. Les Lys is a north-facing, 1 hectare parcel of vines within the Premier Cru Vaillon vineyard. The vines here average 55 years in age. Bright, pale lemon-green colour, aromas are taut, tightly-knit and lemony. The palate is racy and vibrant, with concentrated, fumed, apricot and lemon flavours. This is an elegant, refreshing, harmonious wine: richness and tension are in fect balance. The finish is crisp and long-lingering (for drinking 2014-2016). Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils 2012 This vineyard is famous for giving wines that are harmonious when youthful but also have potential to improve with bottle age. Very pale lemon-gold colour, aromas are alert and pure, recalling white peach and lemons. The palate is precise, with more structure and mineral frame than the Lys (above) and with layers of concentrated fruit flavours. This is a stylish wine with sub depth of flavour and great ageing potential (for drinking 2014-2018+). b 135.00 m 138.00 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils 2012 138.00 Whereas Les Lys and Côte de Léchet are on the left bank of the River Serein, the prestigious, south-west facing Fourchaume vineyard is on the right bank, lying just north of Grands Crus Bougros, Preuses and Vaudésir. Chablis from this side of the river tends to be richer and fuller in body, thanks to the higher clay content in the soil. Pale lemon-green colour, aromas are pure and ripe. The palate is broad and silkily textured, with lovely lemon flavours and an uplifting, crisp finish. This is a well-structured, attractive wine (for drinking 2014-2017). 2 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils, Chablis Christian Moreau comes from a long-established Chablis family, with fabulous vineyard holdings at the heart of some of the finest Grands Crus. With his son Fabien, he has set up a cutting-edge, top quality estate, from which we were pioneers in shipping directly. The Moreaus strive to produce wines that reflect the true character of their vineyards; at every stage of the winegrowing process considered decisions are made to ensure that quality is never compromised. As part of this, all their grapes are handpicked, from the village Chablis right up to their Grands Crus an increasingly rare sight in this part of France. For Christian, 2012 is a classic Chablis vintage. These wines have depth of mineral complexity to compliment ripe fruit flavours, fine textures and racy freshness. Chablis Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2012 98.00 Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks, this is a vibrant, pure, fruity style of Chablis very succulent and fresh. The palate is medium bodied and bursts with lively grapefruit and lemony fruit character. With a fine texture and zippy finish, this will be delicious to drink as soon as shipped: 2014-2016. Chablis 1er Cru Vaillon Cuvée Guy Moreau Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2012 b 158.00 This comes from a 0.8 hectare parcel of vines at the heart of the Vaillon vineyard, which m 170.00 was planted in 1933 by Christian s father, Guy Moreau. A third of this wine was vinified in a mixture of new, 1 and 2 year old French oak barrels, contributing to the wine s supple texture and layers of flavour. Bright, pale lemon-green, aromas are intense, with the lightest touch of smoke and spice. The palate is fleshy and rich, with pure citrus and white peach flavours all held in fect place by a well-defined structure. The finish is sustained and refreshing (for drinking 2014-2016+). Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2012 262.00 The south-east facing Vaudésir vineyard is unmatched for giving wines of elegance, fragrance and charm Christian s 2012 is a classic example. To enhance concentration, yields are strictly limited here to 30hl/ha - 20hl/ha less than the authorised maximum. The aromas of this 2012 are beautiful, open, and spicy. Full bodied on the palate, flavours are vibrant and fresh, underpinned by linear structure and classic, Chablis, oyster shell character. The length is lingering and fine (for drinking 2014-2019+). Chablis Grand Cru Valmur Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2012 262.00 In contrast with Christian s Vaudésir (above), his Grand Cru Valmur is a more powerful, richer style. The average vine-age is higher here (50 years), and the majority of these vines benefit from a sun-catching, south-east exposure. To complement this, there is an additional, cooler north-west facing plot, which brings tinent freshness and vivacity to the blend. Vinification took place half in French oak barrels (of which 5% were new) with the balance being vinified in stainless steel tank to preserve fruit focus and tension. The aromas of this 2012 are most striking: complex, ripe, with notes of grapefruit, lemon and pepy spice. The palate is luscious yet tense, with a long, crisp finish (for drinking 2015-2020+). 3

Chablis Grand Cru Clos Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils 2012 Many Chablis-lovers consider Clos to be the greatest Grand Cru of all, and the Moreaus own a phenomenal 3 hectare parcel here. Extending from the bottom of the slope up to the woods at the top, their wine encompasses many elements of this complex terroir. Grapes from each section of the slope are harvested and vinified separately. By doing so, each can be handled slightly differently, according to the characteristics of each plot, prior to being assembled into a final blend. b 265.00 m 272.00 j 110.00 Shimmering, pale lemon-green colour, aromas are focused, spicy and floral. It is the texture of this wine that grabs your attention, being silky, finegrained, mouthfilling and cleansing. Flavours are alluring and aromatic more peaches and apricots than lemons here. This is a complex, harmonious Grand Cru, so beautiful to drink whilst in its taut, primary youth, but with the potential to become stunning over the next 10 years. Domaine Patrick Guillot, Mercurey Last year, we were delighted to introduce the wines of Patrick Guillot, whose domaine is located in a hamlet adjoining Mercurey: Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu. Visiting him again this year, it was a pleasure to taste his 2012s, for Patrick is clearly a skilful winemaker in both whites and reds. Mercurey was spared from hail in 2012, but nonetheless volumes are down by 20% for the reds and 40% for the whites thanks to the slow, poor flowering. With this in mind, we enthusiastically encourage you to secure some of these beautifully expressive wines, which we believe represent incredibly good value for money. Of particular note, his 2012 Bouzeron Blanc is a stunning new discovery and a hot tip for a white to drink as soon as shipped and throughout summer 2014. White Bouzeron Blanc Les Bouillottes Domaine Patrick Guillot 2012 78.00 The village of Bouzeron lies between Rully and Santenay, in the Côte Chalonnaise. In this particular, cooler spot, it is Aligoté not Chardonnay that thrives, to give lively whites with spicy, floral, lime-zest aromas. We learnt from Patrick that Bouzeron Blanc is the fect partner for jambon sillé, one of Burgundy s regional delicacies. With its bright acidity and clean, crisp, fleetingly aromatic palate, we can see why. We encourage you to try this new HH&C find with or without food we love it for its gentle but vivacious style, and precise finish. Already in bottle, this will be delicious straight away and over the next 2 years. Mercurey Blanc Les Saumonts Domaine Patrick Guillot 2012 110.00 The free-draining, stony, marl-rich soils of this south-west facing vineyard are fectly suited to Chardonnay vines. In 2012, only one 400 litre barrel has been made from Patrick s plot, which was bottled in September 2013. Bright, lemon-gold colour, aromas are very concentrated and ripe, recalling spiced peaches and lemons. Full, fleshy and round, this is a smooth, supple wine with a splendid, refreshing aftertaste (for drinking 2014-2016+). 4 KEY b 12 bottles m 6 magnums j 1 jeroboam (300cl) www.hhandc.co.uk

Red Mercurey Rouge En Boussoy Domaine Patrick Guillot 2012 102.00 These vines are planted on land which is rich in iron oxides, with red soil a classic location for Mercurey reds. Mid ruby-purple colour, aromas are intensely fumed, pure and spicy. The palate is medium-bodied with a rich, crunchy core of vibrant, wild strawberry and darker berry fruit flavours. The finish is satisfying and complete (for drinking 2014-2019+). Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Montaigu Domaine Patrick Guillot 2012 118.00 This Premier Cru Clos des Montaigu has more weight and muscle than the Boussoy (above). Deep ruby-purple colour, aromas are powerful with dried rose petal, spice and red fruit scent - very expressive and attractive. In contrast, the palate is more closed and taut currently, but this will blossom with time, to give a red of elegance and finesse (for drinking 2016-2025+). Domaine Claudie Jobard, Rully Claudie Jobard was another new HH&C discovery with the 2011 vintage. Claudie is steeped in Burgundian vineyards and winemaking: her mother was for many years head wine-maker at Joseph Drouhin, and her family runs a nursery which multiplies vines for replanting vineyards throughout Burgundy. Since 2002 Claudie has been making wines in Rully, and from 2011 she took over responsibility for additional family vineyards on the Côte de Beaune. We have pleasure in offering four of her wines, and feel sure that Burgundy lovers will be as excited as we are to discover their delicious qualities, and to take advantage of the sub values which they represent. White Rully Montagne La Folie Domaine Claudie Jobard 2012 108.00 Montagne La Folie is a pebbly, south-facing vineyard, giving wine of marked minerality. This 2012 was vinified and matured for 6 months in French oak of which 15% was new, giving the wine delicate spiciness and supple texture, yet not overwhelming the fragrant fruit aromas. Prior to bottling in July 2013, it was not fined and only underwent a gentle filtration, to ensure clarity but prevent any loss of wine character or texture. Pale green-gold colour, aromas are alert and ripe. Medium bodied on the palate, this has pretty fruit, round middle-palate and a crisp, lively finish (for drinking 2014-2016). Rully 1er Cru Les Clous Domaine Claudie Jobard 2012 168.00 Premier Cru Les Clous is an east-facing, stony vineyard located very close to the village itself. Fermentation was in large 342 litre French oak barrels, of which a third were new. The resulting wine has a precise, scented, toasty-lemony aroma. The palate is full, rich and concentrated, with underlying tension and energy the finish is pure, refreshing and fine. This is a charming wine, full of finesse, for drinking 2014-2016+. 5

Red Rully Rouge La Chaume Domaine Claudie Jobard 2012 108.00 It has been over ten years since we have listed a red Rully and what a find! Pinot Noir is well-suited to the Chaume vineyard, which is located to the east of the village, on fairly flat but well-drained stony soil. Colour is bright ruby-pink, aromas being very pretty and fumed. This is a lithe, refreshing, approachable red with juicy fruit core and a supple, clean finish. Bottled in July 2013, this will be delicious to drink as soon as shipped and over the next few years. Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots Domaine Claudie Jobard 2012 275.00 Premier Cru Les Charmots lies up the slope from Les Epenots, halfway between the village of Pommard and the Beaune border. Typically, the wines from this vineyard have a more generous and rounded character than seen elsewhere in Pommard. Claudie s parcel of vines was planted in 1919 which may explain the complexity of flavours and well-defined structure here. With red-berry aromas, this is full and mouthcoating, with tannins that are well-ripened, giving length and grip to the finish. This is an elegant, harmonious Pommard, for drinking 2016-2022+. Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair, Santenay Larger than life Denis Clair continues to be at the helm of this sub Santenay-based estate. His son Jean-Baptiste continues to grow as a wine-maker, and his skill and confidence shine through in the quality of the wines. It is always a pleasure to visit and to taste with this father and son team their wines improve each year. With vines both in Santenay and Saint-Aubin, this is a cellar where both red and white wines are equally impressive. The reds are concentratedly fruity, with good richnesss and structure. The whites are notable for their precise fruit flavours, elegant textures and mineral backbone. White Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sous Roche Dumay Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 196.50 Previously labelled as Premier Cru Sur Gamay, the Clairs vines lie at the vineyard s highest point, touching the 400m contour, just below the Roche Dumay. Perched on the hillside, this is a sub, well-drained site for Chardonnay. The nose on this 2012 is wonderfully lifted and pure. The palate is full-bodied and broad yet very lively and fresh. Creamy in texture and with intense fruit flavours, the finish is long and clean (for drinking 2014-2018+). 6 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 215.00 A murger is a pile of stones that a vigneron creates when clearing a patch of land in order to culitivate it. This is a particularly strenuous task, made even more disagreeable when the stones are as sharp as a dog s teeth as exienced here. This is a prime, Premier Cru site, above En Remilly (to its south) and the Montrachet hillside (to its east). It benefits from good exposure to the sun, gentle breezes and free-draining soils. Pale gold colour, aromas are taut and spicy, very attractive. On the palate, this is a stricter, more linear style than the En Remilly (below). Flavours are complex, texture is fine and stony, the finish is full of vibrance and long-lasting (for drinking 2014-2018+). Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 215.00 This steep, south-facing vineyard is arguably the finest of the Saint-Aubin Premiers Crus, being effectively a continuation of Le Montrachet. Aromas here are tightly-woven and smoky, the palate being full, powerful and open, with layers of fruit flavour: lemons, apricots, spice. There is a mineral backbone here that gives structure and frame, the finish being long and elegant. This will be sub to drink in its youth, but has the concentration and structure to reward cellaring for 4-5 years. Red Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 98.00 For the last three vintages this has been one of our best value Burgundian Pinot Noirs, and the 2012 is another great success. It is made from a blend of grapes from two areas one above Saint-Aubin and one just south of Santenay. Half the plantings are old vines, which naturally produce small, concentrated berries, contributing to the brilliance of this wine. Colour is bright ruby-pink with open, pepy, red-cherry aroma. This is a fruity, charming, lively style: approachable to drink as soon as shipped and over the next 2 years. v Santenay Clos Genet Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 The Clair Clos Genet cuvée is another consistent HH&C favourite: year on year it offers sub drinking for very reasonable outlay. The vineyard lies near the village of Santenay, adjoining the Clair family home. In 2012, aromas are strikingly scented, full of raspberries and red cherries. Medium bodied on the palate, there is a dense yet vivacious core of fruit here, sufficient grip, and a long, bright finish. The magnums come highly recommended and will make fine drinking (ideally with friends and a rack of lamb) from 2015-2020+. b 158.00 m 165.00 Santenay 1er Cru Clos de la Comme Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 b 208.00 The Clos de la Comme is the oldest vineyard in the Clair domaine, the vines being 65 m 215.00 years in age. Thanks to this, there is marked complexity and depth here. Aromas are most attractive, combining pure red fruit and wild herbs. The palate is silky, full and mouth-coating, with good structure and an impressive length. This is excellent value Premier Cru Burgundy with all elements in fect harmony (for drinking 2015-2022+). 7

Santenay 1er Cru Clos de Tavannes Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2012 215.00 This 2012 Clos de Tavannes has intensely focused aromas that are more violet and black cherry in character than the two wines above. Indeed, if tasted blind, the profile, structure and intensity of this wine could lead you to believe that this had Côte de Nuits origins. The palate is full and well-framed, with a pure core of fruit, fresh mouth-feel and well-ripened tannic grip. We highly recommend this classy Premier Cru, for drinking from 2017-2025+. Domaine Blain-Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet With vineyards on many of Chassagne-Montrachet s greatest, most famous hillsides, Jean-Marc and Claudine Blain s domaine Blain-Gagnard is one of Burgundy s finest white wine estates. In addition, their reds from Chassagne and Volnay consistently catch our eye for their light touch and beautifully fumed flavours. Minimal intervention is key to the Blain wine-making style. New oak barrels are always used skilfully, being subtly spread amongst the different cuvées, so that spicy oakiness is never ceptible. White wines are consistently bottled after no more than 11 or 12 months barrel-ageing, to ensure that maximum freshness is retained. The finished wines have great purity of fruit and evoke their origins precisely. Given the lower volumes here (sometimes less than half the usual), we are delighted to feature a lesserseen wine from the Blain-Gagnard cellar. We have managed to sude Jean-Marc to bottle two barrels of his Bourgogne Passetoutgrain for HH&C: a wine that is usually reserved for family consumption. This entry level red is a delicious (and affordable) introduction to the Blain-Gagnard range. White Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 As in previous years, the excellent quality of this wine results from a judicious blending of grapes from suior origins. A third of the grapes come from Premier Cru vineyards (Bois de Chassagne and Champ Gain), which have been assembled with fruit from village level plots. Glistening green-gold in colour, aromas are taut, fragrant and fresh. On the palate, this is concentrated and rich, with tense, linear structure, mineral underlay and a taut, long-lasting aftertaste (for drinking 2014-2018+). 244.00 8 Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 265.00 There is a raciness, vibrant acidity and vivacity in this 2012 Puligny which sets the taste-buds alight. The grapes for this are sourced from a 50-year-old plot of vines situated at the heart of the slope, just beneath the Premier Cru Les Pucelles vineyard. The result is an incredibly pretty wine, very pure, with fect balance of richness, structure and silkiness of texture. The finish is long and fine (for drinking 2014-2018+).

Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Boudriotte Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 329.50 This Premier Cru often takes several years in bottle to show its full complexities, and this will certainly be the with this 2012. Currently, both the nose and the palate are taut and closed, but there is concentration here in abundance. Aromas recall grapefruit and spiced lemons. The palate is richly built and strictly structured, with a crisp, tenacious length (for drinking 2015-2022+). Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Caillerets Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 357.00 This vineyard is situated at the heart of the slope, just south of the village of Chassagne. Blain s holdings run from the top to the bottom of the vineyard, always giving a full, intricate wine of great potential complexity. In addition, the marly, fossil-shell-laden soils are responsible for the complex minerality consistently seen here. Pale silver-gold colour, the nose is very fresh, recalling white flowers and scented, ripe apricots. On the palate, this has remarkable intensity, powerful structure and beautiful, supple texture. The finish is exceptionally long and fine (for drinking 2015-2023+). Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 6b 510.00 Only 1.5 barrels of this stunning Grand Cru were made in 2012 (the usual volume being 5 barrels). Pale gold colour, aromas are magnificently complex, combining rich, ripe fruit with delicate spice and stoniness. Full and intense, layers of flavours satisfyingly sweep over the palate. There is a precision, purity, elegance and mineral coolness evident in this wine that lifts it above the crowd. This 2012 will be beautiful to approach when youthful, and sensational in 10 years time (for drinking 2015-2024). Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 6b 510.00 The Blain Bâtard has a more powerful, voluminous style than their Criots (above). Pale gold colour, aromas recall ripe stone fruits, pineapple and a hint of flinty smokiness. Full in body, this is luscious, supple and creamily textured. Structure is well-defined; the finish is wonderfully long and refreshing (for drinking 2015-2023+). Le Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 3b 650.00 Our allocation of this outstanding Grand Cru is more miniscule than ever this vintage. Le Montrachet is exceptional for its subtle underlying power, silky texture, intricate structure and supreme length of flavour a wine that is hard not to swallow when tasting! Often firm and discreet when young, this will benefit from 10 years bottle ageing to allow its power and complexities to be released (for drinking 2019-2030+). 10 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Red Bourgogne Passetoutgrain Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 75.00 2003 was the last vintage that we had the opportunity to offer this juicy, good-value red. This 2/3 Gamay, 1/3 Pinot Noir blend, from vines at the bottom of the Volnay slope, is usually reserved for Blain family consumption. Our ears pricked up when Jean-Marc reminded us of his Passetoutgrain. Bright ruby-pink colour, this is vibrant, lively and medium-bodied, with a satisfying fruit core and a crisp, lively finish. This refreshing red will make delicious drinking as soon as it arrives and over the next 2 years. Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 Chassagne is best known for its white wines, but we must not forget that Pinot Noir also thrives in certain vineyard sectors, giving reds that are often sub, and frequently offer extremely good value for money. This 2012 village Chassagne is a beauty. Bright, ruby colour, aromas are open, fragrant and pure. The palate is round and supple, full of finesse and with splendid, scented, freshly-picked dark berry flavours. The finish is silky and harmonious (for drinking 2014-2017). 165.00 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru Morgeot Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 224.00 The clay-rich Morgeot vineyard is prime territory for Pinot Noir, classically giving sturdy wines with abundant fruit. Stunning ruby-purple colour, aromas here are smoky and spiced. The palate is fumed, with a wealth of dark fruit flavours, robust structure and well-ripened tannins to finish (for drinking 2016-2022+). Volnay 1er Cru Pitures Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 260.00 Neighbouring Pommard, the Premier Cru Pitures vineyard is renowned for giving structured, chewier styles of Volnay, fect for mid-term ageing. Aromas are text-book Pinot Noir, brimming with fragrant, wild strawberry fruit and delicate, floral spice. Medium bodied, this has splendid middle-palate intensity, fleshy texture and ripe, fine-grained tannins (for drinking 2016-2024+). Volnay 1er Cru Champans Domaine Blain-Gagnard 2012 304.00 For us, this Premier Cru Champans is quintessential Volnay. Its gorgeous rose petal, violet and dark-berry aroma is mesmorizing. This is an elegant, refined, streamlined wine, with silky texture, dense core and seamless, ripe tannins to finish (for drinking 2015-2023). With yields down by 75% this year, we encourage you to move quickly to secure some of this charming wine. 11

Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain, Chassagne-Montrachet Marc-Antonin Blain s tiny Chassagne domaine blossoms alongside his parents Blain-Gagnard estate. After viticultural studies in Beaune, Marc-Antonin s exiences include helping at both his parents and grandparents domaines and working vintages in Australia and New Zealand. He now makes four wines from family holdings previously owned and tended by his late grandfather, Jacques Gagnard. Like his grandfather, Marc-Antonin has a twinkle in his eye and a passion for detail: he is one of the most talented members of the new emerging generation of Chassagne and Puligny growers. When not tending to his vines or in his cellar, Marc-Antonin can be seen cycling through the Hautes-Côtes or on the go-karting track. This is a young man with passion, flare and energy. White Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain 2012 These grapes come from a single plot, Les Voillenots, which was planted in 1976. The vines roots penetrate deeply into the limestone bed-rock, giving this wine an exhilarating, mineral character. Pale gold colour, aromas are clean and intense. This is a full bodied, sumptuously ripe, expressive wine with bright, refreshing acidity and a taut bite to finish (for drinking 2014-2018+). 250.00 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain 2012 6b 545.00 Only one barrel of this tremendous Grand Cru exists in 2012. The Bâtard-Montrachet vineyard straddles both the Chassagne and Puligny appellations; Marc-Antonin s wine comes entirely from the Chassagne sector, from impeccably-situated vines lying just across the road from Le Montrachet. Green-gold colour, this has splendid, rich, openly fruity aromas. This wine is remarkable for its concentration, fine, creamy texture, elegant middle and beautiful, refreshing aftertaste. There is great power here, currently tightly locked within a well-defined frame this will make wonderful drinking when young, vibrant and tense but will be equally magnificent once it has opened and filled out with bottle age (for drinking 2015-2022+). Red Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain 2012 b 185.00 These grapes were harvested from two 40-year-old plots which lie downhill from Chassagne s m 204.00 road to Santenay: Champs de Morjot and Les Lombardes. In 2012, Marc-Antonin chose to destem all bunches and employ the gentlest of extraction methods to preserve fruit purity and ensure fine, not overbearing, tannins. Bright ruby-pink colour, aromas are pretty, spiced and ripe. The palate is medium bodied with fleshiness and harmonious, long length (for drinking 2014-2019+). 12

Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru Morgeot Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain 2012 b 244.00 There is an intensity, vibrance and lusciousness of texture in this 2012 Morgeot that awakens m 257.00 the senses. Coming from two 85-year-old plots within the Morgeot vineyard, once again, Marc-Antonin chose to fully destem his grapes and handle the juice as gently as possible, to achieve its silky texture and crunchy fruit middle. Mid ruby-purple hue, aromas are fumed packed with dark berries. This is full bodied, with dense fruit, fine structure and a long, fresh finish (for drinking 2015-2021+). Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine, Puligny-Montrachet We are once again thrilled to be offering, exclusively to the UK, the wines from Patrick and Olivier Leflaive s Récolte du Domaine. This is the brothers third vintage of production from vineyards they own which had previously been included under the Domaine Leflaive label (Anne-Claude Leflaive is their cousin). These plots are located in some of Burgundy s greatest, rarest, white wine vineyards. Since winter 2009/2010, there has been an uninterrupted continuation of Domaine Leflaive s biodynamic vineyard cultivation methods, and this is being scrupulously maintained. With the exeption of the Chassagne and Meursault, which were more recently replanted, the vines across the domaine were planted in the 1950s and 1960s. These old vines give naturally low yields, even more so in 2012. The resulting wines are some of the most concentrated and intense of all the white Burgundies we had the fortune to taste in autumn 2013. There is an elegance, depth, finesse and tenacity in this range that makes your heart skip a beat. The number of barrels of each of the following wines is extremely limited we invite you to express your interest as soon as possible to ensure an allocation. White Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Marc Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine 2012 6b 180.00 These vines are located within the Premier Cru Les Vergers and have been organically 3m 188.00 cultivated since 2008. Capturing the grapes natural, racy freshness was of paramount importance to winemaker Franck Grux - and indeed this Chassagne has salivating acidity, in fect balance. Vibrant lemon-green colour, the nose is smoky and lemony; the palate is full bodied, with piercing fruitiness complimented by the gentlest kiss of oak spice. This is a complete, lively, harmonious wine with long aftertaste (for drinking 2015-2019+). Meursault 1er Cru Blagny Sous le Dos d Ane Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine 2012 6b 198.00 These vines lie in a sun-catching ampthitheatre adjoining Premier Cru Les Perrières. When you climb the slope you can understand why this vineyard is named under the donkey s back, for the vines are sheltered to the north by a huge, long hummock of stones and trees which resemble the slumbering animal. Bright lemon-green colour, aromas are crystal clear, recalling fresh limes, with notes of smokiness and river stones. On the palate, this is full and succulent, with intense white flower and zesty citrus flavours. There is invigorating freshness and good structure here, the length being long and fine (for drinking 2015-2019+). 13

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine 2012 6b 305.00 Les Folatières is the largest Premier Cru vineyard in Puligny, totalling just over 17.5 hectares. There are many sub-sections, and this wine comes from one of the most fectly situated, mid-slope plots, named en la Richarde, lying on the same contour as Grand Cru Chevalier-Montrachet. Rich lemon-green, aromas are su-concentrated and precise, recalling kaffir limes and fresh lemons. This is a big mouthful: full, intense and fleshily textured. Everything is elegantly held in place by a clearly defined structure and strikingly vibrant acidity. This is a spectacular, elegant wine (for drinking 2015-2021+). Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine 2012 6b 320.00 This famous Premier Cru lies just a stone s throw from Grand Cru Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, 3m 328.00 the vines for this wine being in a single plot planted in the late 1950s. Bright lemon-green, it has alert, fragrant, mouthwatering aromas very attractive. The texture of this wine is amazing in 2012, being mouth-coating, fine and incredibly cleansing. Full bodied and focused, the palate combines great fruit intensity with smokiness, the aftertaste being thrilling and long-lingering. Here is a wine that is full of life and energy, having wonderful potential for the future especially in magnums (for drinking 2015-2021+). Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine 2012 6b 920.00 This wine comes entirely from the Puligny-Montrachet section of the Grand Cru, from vines planted in 1962. The parcel is fectly positioned in the Bâtard-Montrachet shoulder the plot lying between Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and the great Le Montrachet. Lively lemon-green colour, aromas are complex, flinty and pure. The palate shows remarkable power, expanding in the mouth, with luscious textures and astonishing breadth, depth and length of flavour. This is all underpinned by fresh, lilting acidity. This is seriously good wine, with all elements in fect harmony (for drinking 2015-2021+). Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Olivier Leflaive - Récolte du Domaine 2012 6b 1075.00 These vines were planted in 1955, yet are still in part thanks to biodynamic cultivation full of youthful vigour. In 2012, this wine has captivating, fumed aromas, recalling white blossom, honeysuckle and lemons. The palate has striking aromatic fruit intensity, delicate spice, full body and the supplest, creamiest of textures. Acidity is invigorating, giving this 2012 freshness, finesse and a ballerina-esque quality. Everything is beautifully interwoven to give a wine of the highest class the length of flavour goes on and on. A truly amazing wine, for drinking 2015-2023+. 14 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montrachet 2012 is the smallest harvest that owner and winemaker Gerard Boudot has seen at this domaine since he arrived in 1974. Not only were his vines subjected to the tricky weather exienced elsewhere in Burgundy, but they were also impacted by yieldreducing spring frost. Hail sadly devasted his Premier Cru Hameau de Blagny vineyard this year any healthy grapes from this vineyard have gone into the village Puligny. The vineyards at Etienne Sauzet have been cultivated biodynamically for the last 7 years, and these changes have had a marked impact on improving fruit intensity and acidity balance in the wines. From their Bourgogne Blanc up to the Grands Crus, these wines burst with energy and finesse. They are precise and racy, deserving a place in the cellar of any lover of top quality white Burgundy. White Bourgogne Blanc Etienne Sauzet 2012 This wine comes from three parcels lying below the village of Puligny, towards the Route Nationale 74. Tasted in November 2013, just before bottling, in colour, this is pale golden, with ripe, creamy aroma. Medium bodied in the mouth, this is agile, vivacious and with supple, round texture. The finish is refreshing and fine (for drinking 2014-2016). Puligny-Montrachet Etienne Sauzet 2012 Coming from 7 different vineyards that stretch across the village, one could say that this is a true snap-shot of Puligny. A significant proportion of the blend is from the Chassagne-Montrachet side of the village, where deep soils give broad, rich wines. In contrast, three plots are on the more pebbly, Meursault side, where the wines have more mineral character. Each parcel was fermented and matured separately in barrels (of which 15% were new) prior to blending. In colour, this is bright lemon-gold, with beautiful, ripe, spiced lemon aromas. The palate is full, taut and lively, with precise, lemony flavours, bright, crisp acidity and a complete, long-lasting finish (for drinking 2014-2019). Awaiting Price Awaiting Price Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne Etienne Sauzet 2012 Located on a steep hillside just south of the hamlet of Blagny, this stony vineyard is consistently the last to be picked by the Domaine as extra time is required to fully ripen the grapes at this high, 400m altitude. Colour is pale lemon-green, aromas being pure, fine and citrussy. The palate has beautiful concentration, generous mouthfeel and suave texture. To complement this, there is an incisive mineral character and crispness to finish that epitomises the Garenne style. The wine ends tense and long-flavoured (for drinking 2015-2022+). Awaiting Price 16 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières Etienne Sauzet 2012 Awaiting Price Lower down the slope, the vines here are planted on well-drained hummocks, giving wines that are intensely fruity. Sauzet s vineyard was planted in 1987: year-on-year this cuvée gains in complexity and takes on more mineral nuances as the vines penetrate more deeply into the bedrock. Pale lemon-gold colour, aromas are open, exuberant and ripe. Full, rich and silky, flavours are layered, combining fresh lemons with smoky, hazelnut character. There is a mineral grip here that gives this wine bite; the flavours linger satisfyingly on the palate (for drinking 2016-2023+).

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet Etienne Sauzet 2012 Champ Canet lies at the north of the appellation, bordering Premier Cru Meursault Les Perrières. With 1.1 hectares of vines here, this is Sauzet s largest Premier Cru holding, with vines averaging 55 years in age indeed, 25% of the vines are 86 years old! In contrast to the more generous 2011 crop which gave 32 barrels, just 13 barrels of this were made in 2012, thus allocations are tight this year. Bright, pale lemon-gold colour, this has attractive, expressive, complex aromas. The palate is marked by a remarkable finesse and elegance. It is full bodied and powerfully concentrated, with everything held in fect place by a strict frame. The finish is long, racy and energetic (for drinking 2016-2023+). Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes Etienne Sauzet 2012 Premier Cru Les Combettes neighbours Champ Canet, but it is slightly further down the slope where the soils are dee. Being so close to the Meursault appellation, we often remark that the wines from this vineyard combine the plumpness and supple textures of Meursault with the precision and refinement of Puligny. Vibrant lemon-gold colour, aromas are scented and taut. On the palate, this is rich, deeply flavoured and intricately-woven. This is a robust, impressive wine, with round, creamy mouthfeel, the finish being thrillingly refreshing (for drinking 2016-2025+). Awaiting Price Awaiting Price Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Etienne Sauzet 2012 Sauzet s vines are located on the Puligny-Montrachet side of this Grand Cru, which straddles both Puligny and Chassagne. For winemaker Gerard Boudot, choice of picking date is particularly crucial here, for this is a site where there is a very fine line between fection and over-ripeness. By erring on picking one day early rather than one day late, the intense rigour and raciness of this plot are captured in this exquisite wine. In addition, red marls in the soil contribute to the richness and luscious texture here, which few other Bâtards can boast. Pale lemon-green colour, the nose is wonderfully ripe and fragrant. This is full and explosive on the palate, filling the mouth with layers of flavours. The finish is fine, elegant and outstandingly long. With such intense concentration and appealing fruitness, this will be spectacular both when young and with bottle age: from 2015-2023+. Awaiting Price Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Etienne Sauzet 2012 The soils here are chalkier and more powdery than those in Bâtard, Sauzet s vines being located right at the top of the vineyard. Our Chevalier is one that is delicious at any moment after 1, 3, 10 years, Boudot explains. Indeed, when tasting this in November 2013 it was hard not to swallow this already wonderfully harmonious wine. Pale gold colour, this has appealing intensity of aromatic fruit aromas very invigorating. The palate is tautly concentrated, succulent, with a satin-like texture. This is a refreshing, beautifully attractive wine that, as Boudot suggests, will be glorious both as soon as shipped and over the next 10 years. Awaiting Price www.hhandc.co.uk 17

Domaine Franck Grux, Meursault Franck Grux effervesces with passion and enthusiasm for wine, and white Burgundy in particular. Franck did his first wine-making at his family estate in Meursault (Domaine Roulot) and is now head winemaker at Olivier Leflaive a role for which he is both vastly exienced and extremely highly regarded. In addition, he continues to make two wines from his own vineyards based in the Meursault appellation. We are delighted to import them exclusively to the UK. As seen elsewhere in Burgundy, weather conditions during the growing season had a major impact on yields at this domaine. Consequently, we fear that these wines will disappear all too quickly please do not miss out! White Bourgogne Blanc Les Grandes Coutures Domaine Franck Grux 2012 125.00 The vines for this Bourgogne Blanc border the Meursault appellation, growing in deep, clay-rich soils not unlike those of Meursault Premier Cru Charmes-Dessous, which is not far uphill. We often comment on this wine as having Meursault-like qualities, and in 2012 this is very much the. Vinification took place 100% in oak barrels (just 3 barrels in total this year, compared with the usual 6-7). The colour is radiant lemon-green, the nose being open, appetizing and full of spiced lemons. Full-bodied and fleshy, there is fine concentration and richness, creamy texture and a racy finish. This is a real success in 2012 and will be sub to drink as soon as it arrives in spring 2014 and over the following 3+ years. Meursault Meix Chavaux Domaine Franck Grux 2012 This comes from a small vineyard belonging to Franck s aunt, the vines lying on a gentle slope which catches the rays of the early morning sun. Glistening lemon-green in colour, the nose is taut, pure, fresh and concentrated. Palate starts full-bodied, with tension, structure and precise, smoky-lemony flavours. Acidity is splendidly balanced, the finish being lively, long and vibrant. This is a lovely wine for immediate and mid-term enjoyment (for drinking 2014-2018+). b 275.00 m 290.00 18 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums 1m 1 magnum

Domaine Roulot, Meursault Jean-Marc Roulot produces some of Meursault s most thrilling, fectly-balanced wines. Picking the grapes at the moment when ripeness has been achieved yet natural acidity has not been lost, is one of his prime objectives. Over-ripeness of the fruit is abhorred (if a grower goes that route, then freshness and potential for ageing are sacrificed). No estate we know handles the use of new oak barrels more astutely: the wines rarely spend more than a year in wood, with rousing of the lees being done sparingly. Jean-Marc has exemplary lightness of touch, his aim being to allow the characters of the individual vineyard sites to shine through clearly, so that their complexities may develop harmoniously with bottleage, whilst building length and retaining sub freshness. Jean-Marc s 2012s are glorious for their vivacity, refinement and harmony this is Meursault at its finest. White Bourgogne Blanc Domaine Roulot 2012 6b 89.50 This wine comes solely from the commune of Meursault and fermented in small oak barrels (8% were new) before being moved into tank. Very pale silver-gold colour, aromas are piercingly fresh and lively, recalling honeysuckle and spiced lemons. Palate is tender and gentle, with full body, pure, floral fruitiness and a vivacious, harmonious aftertaste (for drinking 2014-2017). Meursault Les Tillets Domaine Roulot 2012 3b 120.00 Roulot s Tillets cuvée always has remarkable minerality thanks to the high proportion of pebbles in the vineyard, which lies relatively high on the slope. Since the vines have become more established, this Meursault has naturally taken on more mid-palate weight, giving a wine that is often one of the most striking and fectly balanced in the Roulot range. This 2012 was not tasted on our November visit (its secondary, malolactic fermentation had not been completed), but we have no doubt that once again this will be an HH&C favourite. For our tasting note, please contact us in 2014, following our March re-visit. Meursault Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir Domaine Roulot 2012 1m 120.00 This walled, 0.85 hectare Clos (of which Roulot owns 80%) lies within the Tessons vineyard, at the heart of the hillside as it extends north and uphill from Premier Cru Goutte d Or. Pale gold colour, the nose is open, ripe and beautifully aromatic. The palate is full, broad and richly built, with creamy texture, fragrant mid-palate and an elegant, poised finish. This is an intensely concentrated wine, full of energy, and with great potential (for drinking 2015-2022+). Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères Domaine Roulot 2012 3b 235.00 This is another walled Clos, which is now a monopole - 2011 was Roulot s first vintage as 1m 165.00 sole owner. Covering 1.37 hectares just above Premier Cru Les Porusots, it is a chalky site, with light, limestone-rich soils. Bright, pale silver-green colour, aromas are pure, recalling green apples and river stones. On the palate, this is a refined, linear style: clean, fresh, and thrillingly tense. The finish is uplifting and full of vitality (for drinking 2016-2025+). 19

Meursault 1er Cru Les Porusots Domaine Roulot 2012 3b 235.00 Roulot recently acquired several additional rows of vines in this Premier Cru - his holdings now encompass plots in Le Porusot and Les Porusots Dessous. This 2012 is particularly captivating. Glistening, silver-green colour, aromas are brilliantly smoky, spicy and lime-scented. On the palate, this is full-bodied and richly concentrated, with vibrance and exhilarating freshness. With such complexity and sistence of flavour, this has outstanding potential (for drinking 2016-2026+). Domaine Agnès Paquet, Meloisey Driving into the ched, hillside village of Meloisey, in the Hautes-Côtes behind Pommard, you can immediately understand why this beautiful, elevated spot can give wines that have such clarity and freshness. It is here that Agnès Paquet, a young proprietor and wine-maker, created her domaine in 2000. She started with a vineyard in Auxey- Duresses inherited from her grandparents, but now has plots in Meloisey and Chassagne and leases vines in Saint-Aubin and Pommard. It was the hail storm at the beginning of August which had the most impact on Agnès s crop in 2012. In just 5 minutes, all her hard work in the vines had been undone: she lost 70% of her crop in Meloisey, 80% in Pommard and 50% in Auxey-Duresses. What was left, however, has given wines of sub freshness and concentration, with definition of structure and alert fruit flavours. White Auxey-Duresses Blanc Domaine Agnès Paquet 2012 152.00 The soils where Agnès s vines grow are rich in limestone, giving intense fruit and liveliness to this wine. It fermented in oak barrels, of which 15% were new. Tasting this wine hot off the bottling line in late November 2013, it has pale lemon-green colour and lovely, pure honeyed aromas. Medium bodied, this is a linear, crisp style with ample concentration, satisfying mid-palate weight and a clean, long finish (for drinking 2014-2016+). Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Perrieres Domaine Agnès Paquet 2012 215.00 This is the second vintage that Agnès has made this wine from a stony, 40-year-old vineyard leased from an English friend. Production here is tiny just 100 s, of which we are delighted to have secured an allocation. Vinified in 30% new oak, this has lovely pale colour and an open, rich honeysuckle-citrus aroma. This is fuller and richer than the Auxey-Duresses (above), with zippy fruit character, vivacious aicidty and a dry, complete finish (for drinking 2014-2017+). 20 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Red Bourgogne Pinot Noir Domaine Agnès Paquet 2012 This is a pure expression of Pinot Noir, from vines growing in Agnès s home village of Meloisey. Vinification was entirely in stainless steel tank, giving this wine an alertness of delicious, freshly-picked, red berry flavours. Colour is bright ruby-pink, the palate being medium-bodied and vibrant. Tannins are fine-grained and ripe, sufficient to give grip and structure. Bottled in September 2013, this will be delicious to drink as soon as shipped and over the next 2-3 years. 96.00 Auxey-Duresses Rouge Domaine Agnès Paquet 2012 144.00 It is the high limestone content in these soils that gives this red Auxey its liveliness and delicate fume. First impressions on the palate are of a fresh, vivacious wine: very pretty and poised. This has intense, floral, ripe fruit flavours, good structure, and a silky, harmonious finish. This charming, fleet-footed red will be fect for drinking from 2015-2019. Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay This estate has been making fine wines since the late 1980s, but they have broken through to new quality levels since the recent arrival of Thomas Bouley to assist his father Jean-Marc in vineyard and winery. It is a medium-sized Volnay estate, owning old vines and several well-placed First Growths. Here we find beautiful, glinting ruby-red colours (nothing violet or black), carefully judged extractions, and judicious, minimal use of new oak barrels. Lovers of classic Côte de Beaune reds will be thrilled by the wines from this cellar, we believe. Of all the domaines we list, it is the Bouleys whose 2012 crop was most tragically reduced by the conditions during the growing season. Average yields across the domaine were 15hl/ha, with some as low as 8hl/ha. It was not all doom and gloom when we tasted with Thomas, however. Thankfully, the weather was glorious during harvest, and the small crop they had, with rigorous sorting, was beautiful. But, as you can imagine, availability is miniscule. Red Beaune 1er Cru Les Reversées Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley 2012 This Premier Cru Beaune lies on a gentle slope between Les Avaux and Les Teurons, nestled on the edge of town. Bouley s vines are located on the lower part of the vineyard, which is a sunny, early-ripening, free-draining plot that was mercifully less affected by hail in 2012. The grape stems were so fectly healthy and ripe that Thomas decided to put 80% whole bunches into the fermenting vat, bringing extra complexity, spice and silkiness to the final wine. Bright ruby colour, aromas are beautifully attractive, being both floral and full of wild strawberry fruit. Round, fleshy and expressive on the palate, this has good depth, supple texture and a fresh, lively finish (for drinking 2015-2023+). 6b 182.50 21

Volnay Clos de la Cave Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley 2012 6b 182.50 These vines grow on steeply sloping land, running uphill from the Bouley winery. The light, pebbly soils contribute to the fine texture and fume in this wine: this is classic, fine-boned Volnay. Mid ruby-purple colour, aromas are richly concentrated, recalling dark berries and crushed violets. First impression is of pretty, delicate, pure fruitiness, the body being elegant and silkily textured. This is a complete wine, full of finesse, with a long-flavoured finish (for drinking 2015-2023+). Volnay 1er Cru Les Carelles Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley 2012 6b 260.00 This is my baby, Thomas Bouley has told us: to me, it has the potential to be a Grand Cru. Lying mid slope, next to Champans, soils here are red and rich in iron, giving sweetness of fruit and fleshy textures to the wine. Mid ruby-purple colour, aromas are wonderfully pure and sweetly scented. On the palate, this is a rich, mouthfilling and intensely vibrant, with excellent, fine structure. There is tannic grip here, but no dryness whatsoever, the finish being focused and refreshing (for drinking 2017-2026+). Domaine Seguin-Manuel, Beaune The independent domaine and merchant business of Seguin-Manuel was founded in 1824, however its links with Burgundy vineyards date back as far as 1720. Some years ago, the business was bought by Thibaut Marion, from an old Beaune family. We first tasted his wines when they were ageing in Savigny, in a 14th century vat-house with splendid, vaulted cellars which had been built by the monks of the Abbey of Cîteaux. On the outside wall could be seen one of the Latin inscriptions for which Savigny is famous: If my memory serves me right, there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a guest, present and future thirst, the quality of the wines and any other reason you like 1772. Now Marion has expanded, fine-tuned the winemaking, and moved to Beaune. 2012 is the third vintage that we have listed from this domaine, where there has been a noticeable drive for increased quality and focus. Savigny was spared from hail in 2012 (though not in 2013), but poor flowering and tricky growing conditions still managed to halve the crop what Marion calls a natural selection. What we see in these reds is freshness, purity and approachability they are not su-concentrated nor powerful, but utterly charming and eminently drinkable. Red Savigny-lès-Beaune Vielles Vignes Domaine Seguin-Manuel 2012 The vieilles vignes here average 70 years in age, being split between two vineyards: gravelly, free-draining Les Picotins and heavier, clay-rich Aux Fourches. The result of this blend is an enormous success in 2012. Mid ruby colour, aromas are spicy with lively cherry scent. This is medium bodied with attractive, juicy fruitiness, fine, supple texture and a fresh, taut finish (for drinking 2014-2018). 163.00 22 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières Domaine Seguin-Manuel 2012 195.00 This is the third consecutive vintage that we have selected this Premier Cru Savigny tasting it in November 2013 we could not resist its charm. Aromas here are strikingly spicy and fumed, which winemaker Thibaut Marion puts down to the small centage of whole bunches that were included in the fermentation vat. Colour is bright, mid-ruby, the palate being linear and full of finesse. There is more mineral character and structure than the Vieilles Vignes (page 22), yet it shares the prettiness of fruit and gentle tannic frame. The finish is long and refreshing. This is tremendous value! For drinking 2014-2019. Beaune 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes Domaine Seguin-Manuel 2012 274.00 The soils of the Cents Vignes vineyard are made of brown limestone, irregularly mixed with clay and sand - these classically give a style of Beaune that is elegant and rich yet bouncy. Mid ruby colour, aromas are smoky and full of well-ripened fruitiness. On the palate, this is full bodied, with sweet, supple mid-palate weight and a silky texture. This is a lively, vivacious Beaune, that will be delicious to drink when young, but also has the concentration and frame to reward cellaring for 7-8 years. Domaine Champy, Beaune This small, specialist Beaune-based firm which is both merchant and domaine - goes from strength to strength. Champy is the oldest négociant-éleveur in Burgundy (founded in 1720) and is currently run by Pierre Meurgey. Pierre has been at the forefront of Champy s move to steadily build up the domaine s vineyard holdings. Increasingly they produce wine from their own vineyards, rather than from vines they manage or by buying grapes. They recently acquired the Domaine Laleure-Piot, which has greatly strengthened their Côte de Beaune vineyard holdings. The wine-maker and cellar-master is the brilliant Dimitri Bazas, who was previously consultant to many of the greatest, independent domaines of the Côte de Nuits and Beaune. His credentials, exience and devotion to quality are second to none. In 2012, while the whites are impressive, it seems to us that Dimitri has made an exceptional success of the Champy reds. We want to catch the fruit in our wines, says Dimitri, who seeks density and concentration without over-extraction. Thanks to vigiliant grape sorting and destemming, so essential following hail damage, these wines have remarkable balance, with an immediately-appealing, rich and denselytextured fruitiness. With bright acidity and well-ripened tannins, these were a joy to taste from barrel and, we know, will give enormous pleasure in the future. White Viré-Clessé Domaine Champy 2012 102.00 This lively Mâcon white was entirely vinified in stainless steel tank to preserve the clarity of naturally aromatic fruit flavours. Pretty, pale lemon-green, this is medium-bodied, juicy and fresh very clean and fine to finish. A lovely, approachable white to drink from 2014-2015+. 23

Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru Les Caradeux Domaine Champy 2012 240.00 This wine comes from a subly-placed, early-ripening vineyard: the sunny, eastily exposure shines through in the wine s honeyed, ripe, lemony flavours. Bright, pale gold colour, aromas are open and expressive. This is rich, full and succulent on the palate, with a fresh frame and a spicy, crisp finish (for drinking 2014-2016+). Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine Champy 2012 6b 445.00 The fruit for this bottling comes entirely from Champy-owned vineyards, situated on the Pernand-Vergelesses side of the appellation. Unusually for Burgundy, most of the vines face westerly (a cooler exposure), and run all the way from the foot of the Corton hillside to the top. The wine s exceptional intensity of flavour and length of aftertaste are accounted for partly by the slow, gradual ripening and extra hang-time from which the grapes benefit. The colour is striking lemon-green, the aromas being beautiful and fresh: citrussy, smoky and spiced. With velevety texture and complex, concentrated middle-palate, there is sufficient fresh acidity to give vivacity and finesse to this powerful, mouthcoating wine (for drinking 2014-2025+). Red Bourgogne Pinot Noir Signature Domaine Champy 2012 118.00 Sourcing really good Bourgogne Rouge at an attractive price is one of the wine merchant s greatest challenges. Some of you may recognize this Signature cuvée, which we have listed in past vintages and are delighted to reintroduce with this 2012. Grapes for this come from parcels in the Volnay and Santenay areas, which were matured in French oak, of which 20% was new. Tasting the final blend in November 2013, colour is bright and vibrant, aromas being attractive and full of crunchy red cherries. On the palate, this has intense, spiced fruitness with supple texture and a fresh, tannic grip to finish (for drinking 2014-2016). Chorey-lès-Beaune Domaine Champy 2012 b 165.00 We often ship Chorey-Lès-Beaune from Champy and this 2012 is once again sub. Coming m 178.00 from Champy-owned vines in the Champs Longs vineyard, it is the scintillating aroma of this wine that makes it exceptional. With notes of crushed rose petals, dark berries and black pep spice, the palate is medium-bodied with beguiling, succulent fruit core. The finish is taut and refreshing (for drinking 2014-2017+). Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge Clos de Bully Domaine Champy 2012 170.00 The grapes for this wine come from a south-east facing vineyard just north of the hill of Corton. It has been certified organic since 2010. Very pretty ruby-purple colour, aromas are attractive and smoky. The palate is medium bodied, with juicy, concentrated fruitiness, good mid-palate density and fine structure. The finish is very lively and fresh (for drinking 2014-2017). 24 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Savigny-Lès-Beaune Aux Fourches Domaine Champy 2012 Lying downhill from Premier Cru Les Fourneaux, the vines for this are over 50 years old and are cultivated organically. The deep clay soils here give a style of Savigny that is rich, dense and well structured. Deep in colour, this has attractive, ripe aromas. On the palate, this has more weight and power than the previous wines, with intense fruit and fresh length (for drinking 2014-2018+). 185.00 Beaune 1er Cru Les Champs Pimonts Domaine Champy 2012 278.00 Organically certified, this Champs Pimonts is a classic, impeccably-made Beaune, with sub cellaring potential. Colour is rich and dense, aromas being multi-layered. Palate is full, supple and generous, with seductive, aromatic, floral-fruit character. Tannins are fine-grained, the finish being complete and elegant. Given the structure and concentration here, we suggest drinking this between 2017-2025+. Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses Domaine Champy 2012 b 304.00 The Ile des Vergelesses vineyard is considered by many as being the Grand Cru of Pernand. m 318.00 It is fectly situated at mid-slope, facing south-east, out of the shadow of the hill of Corton. Very deep colour, aromas are splendidly ripe and toasty. The palate is full-bodied and dense, with impressive depth of dark berry flavours. This is a magnificent wine, where ripe fruitiness is complimented by a mineral character and fine texture. The finish is long-lingering and fresh (for drinking 2016-2022+). Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras Domaine Champy 2012 305.00 These vines are now cultivated biodynamically, being situated at the heart of Beaune s greatest vineyards, in the sweet spot at mid-slope. The colour is vibrant, the nose being rich and spicy. The palate is impeccably structured, with rich, silky, pot-pouri fruit flavours, well-ripened tannins and an elegant, linear finish very long (for drinking 2017-2025+). Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Champy 2012 6b 645.00 Here is a sublime, organically made Grand Cru, with seductive flavours and textures. Intense ruby-purple colour, aromas are sweet and fumed, recalling juicy, freshly-picked blueberries. On the palate, this is lusciously textured, with full body and admirable concentration of plump red and black fruit. The finish is sistent, fine and fresh. It is hard not to fall in love with this charming wine, which will be sub from 2018-2030+. 25

Domaine Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges Under the continued guidance of Erwan Faiveley and highly-exienced Bernard Hervet, the reputation for the wines from Faiveley has soared in recent years. Since the 2007 vintage, carefully orchestrated changes have been taking place, which have had favourable results on the quality and style of the Faiveley wines. For instance, they have invested in gentler means of transporting grapes from sorting tables to vats, have up-graded their temature control systems, have installed a state-of-the-art, new hydraulic press, and have also fine-tuned their barrel buying. Faiveley strive for elegance and finesse across their selection. There is nothing generic here each wine is valued for its individual character and qualities. These 2012s are striking for their stunning clarity of flavour, silky textures and underlying energy. Pleasure and drinkability are core to the Faiveley style, which we applaud. The reds, this vintage, are particularly outstanding, combining concentration and richness with bright acidity in fect balance. Our shipments from this sub source of great Burgundies date back sixteen years. The Faiveley family attaches great importance to long-standing relationships, and we are fortunate to be able to offer a wide range of their greatest wines. But the growing reputation of the estate means that the best wines often sell out fast. Please let us know your possible requirements at the earliest opportunity, to avoid disappointment. Please note that the Domaine Faiveley En Primeur prices are valid until Friday 31st January 2014 Red Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Domaine Faiveley 2012 b 172.00 Faiveley are important vineyard owners in the Mercurey region, and once again we have m 180.00 selected this Premier Cru, which is a Monopole vineyard exclusively owned by the domaine. In colour, this is ruby of medium depth, the nose being fragrant, attractive and pure. The palate is full and plump, with good depth of red fruit flavours, and a clean, bright, vibrant finish. This is so open and pretty now, it will be hard to resist opening it as soon as it is shipped (though this wine always ages well - for drinking 2014-2022+). Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes Domaine Champy 2012 6b 230.00 These vines are situated on the elegant side of Nuits-Saint-Georges, on the hillside leading northwards, towards Vosne-Romanée. They are subly placed, adjoining sustar Premier Cru Les Malconsorts, across the commune boundary. This is bright ruby-purple colour, with concentrated, fumed, red fruit and rose petal aroma. The palate is full, with intense fruitiness, powerful structure and a fresh, silky finish. The high levels of well-ripened, fine-grained tannins will ensure that this wine has a splendid future ahead of it (for drinking 2017-2030+). Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots Domaine Champy 2012 6b 236.00 This vineyard lies only 200 metres south of Les Damodes (see above), but the land is stee, and the wines are strikingly different. Les Chaignots has beautifully scented aromas, the palate being lithe and sleek yet complex and tightly-woven. The texture is wonderfully velvety and luscious, the finish being vibrant, clean and sistent. This is an elegant, harmonious wine (for drinking 2018-2032+). 26 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns Domaine Faiveley 2012 6b 278.00 Every good vintage, Premier Cru Chambolle-Musigny regularly sells out fast. The commune is tiny, and allocations from top growers, such as Faiveley, are always slim. It was a delight to introduce this Beaux Bruns to our selection with the 2011 vintage, and the 2012 is another star-pick. Bright in colour, the nose is quite exotically fumed. On the palate, this is a seamless mouthful, with a beautiful core of dark berry fruit, good structure and a fresh, long finish (for drinking 2016-2027+). Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers Domaine Faiveley 2012 Les Cazetiers is a fectly positioned Premier Cru, which adjoins the equally iconic Clos Saint-Jacques. Both dominate the greatest Gevrey-Chambertin hillside to have just missed out on classification as Grand Cru. Faiveley is one of the leading owners in Les Cazetiers, with a magnificent 2 hectare parcel. Furthermore, they recently acquired an additional 2 hectare plot, thus doubling their potential volume for future vintages. This is deep, purple-ruby colour, with complex, liquorice and dark berry aromas very powerful. The palate is full and of great beauty, with magnificent structure, creamy texture, and mouth-coating tannins. With such levels of concentration, depth and structure, we have no doubt that this wine has extraordinary potential (for drinking 2019-2032+). 6b 278.00 3m 285.00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes Domaine Faiveley 2012 6b 333.00 Chambolle s Premier Cru Les Charmes lies on the same contours as the highly desirable Les Amoureuses, hence its reputation for being a source of some of the commune s most sensational wines. Tasting this Faiveley 2012, lovers of Chambolle-Musigny, or indeed any Great Red Burgundy, will be not be disappointed: this is entrancing. Colour is bright ruby-purple, aromas being open, intense and concentrated. This is a floral, spicy, supple mouthful; well-structured, fine-grained, with satisfying succulence and weight. The finish is full of finesse and deliciously long. This fectly poised wine will be beautiful to drink from 2018-2030+. Echézeaux Grand Cru Domaine Faiveley 2012 6b 545.00 This vineyard lies in a fast-draining sector of Echézeaux called En Orveaux, where the 3m 549.00 sun strikes intensely. The vines often used to suffer from water stress, giving slightly dry wines with unyielding tannins. But a new approach has been in place since the 2008 vintage: in the vineyard, soils are covered in mulch to limit evaporation; in the winery, extraction techniques have been fine-tuned. This sub 2012 is proof that this work is paying off. The colour is fine ruby-purple, the nose being beautifully fragrant and pure. The palate is full-bodied, focused, tightly-concentrated and finely layered. With fine-boned structure, this is a supple, caressing mouthful, with astonishing length (for drinking 2016-2030+). 27

Corton Clos des Cortons-Faiveley Grand Cru Domaine Faiveley 2012 6b 545.00 The Faiveley family has owned this Monopole Clos since 1874 and has steadily built a 3m 549.00 reputation for it as one of the most powerful, long-lived, complex Cortons in the appellation. Alluring ruby-pink colour, aromas are gloriously scented, recalling black fruits and violets very complex. On tasting, this wine expands broadly and silkily in the mouth, boasting ample, fumed fruit flavours, held in place by a tense, mineral backbone. Given the richness and depth here, this wine s vivacious, refreshing finish is most uplifting this is not a tiring wine but one that captivates the tastebuds (for drinking 2019-2035+). Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Faiveley 2012 6b 685.00 Faiveley owns vines in the best section of this Grand Cru Les Mazis Hauts which for many is the most thrilling and complex of those parcels that adjoin the great Chambertin vineyard. This is brilliant purple colour, aromas being vibrant and compellingly fragrant and spicy. On the palate, this is full, fleshy and bold, with great power, muscle and robust structure. And yet there is elegance and finesse here too. With velvety textures and staggering length, this will be sub from 2019-2035+. Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Domaine Faiveley 2012 6b 950.00 Domaine Faiveley is a major owner in Chambertin Clos de Bèze, possessing 1.3 hectares a significant proportion of the total 15.4 hectares. Glistening ruby-pink colour, aromas are deeply spicy and full of raspberry, red fruit scent. On the palate, this is a real class act: rich, fleshy, creamily textured with poised elegance. The concentration here is stunning, tannins are well-marked yet rounded, the finish being long and sumptuous. A generous, refreshing, harmonious beauty of a wine (for drinking 2020-2040+) undoubtedly, one of the wines of the vintage. Please note that the Domaine Faiveley En Primeur prices are valid until Friday 31st January 2014 28 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, Vosne-Romanée A carefully thought-through approach, with many tiny attentions to detail, account for the exquisite and beautiful results here. Gentle, non-interventionist methods are key at this domaine. Only native yeasts are used, and wine movement is achieved by the use of compressed nitrogen or gravity, instead of mechanical pumping, whenever possible. Neither fining nor filtration are practiced, which may account for the bounce, texture, raciness and splendid length of the wines. Marie-Andrée Mugneret summarises her view of how the 2012 vintage has evolved: these wines are so sleek and harmonious. There is the fect balance of acidity, tannin, ripeness, concentration not too much of any individual element. Red Bourgogne Rouge Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 6b 115.00 In colour, this is very pretty and vibrant, with open, primary, red cherry aromas very fresh and lively. This is medium bodied, with creamy texture, fumed, pure fruit core, and a fine, appetising grip to finish (for drinking 2014-2016). Vosne-Romanée Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 6b 195.00 The grapes for this village Vosne come from two vineyards that lie directly in front of the domaine: La Colombière and Les Champs Goudins. Fruit from a third vineyard - Le Pré de la Folie - had always been included in the blend, but the extreme frosts of winter 2009/2010 killed many vines here, requiring the plot to be entirely replanted in April 2011. Vibrant, mid ruby-pink colour, aromas are very attractive: floral, with red and black cherry fruit. Palate is ample but linear, with crunchy, fragrant fruitiness, and fine, silky tannins. The finish is long and beautifully fresh (for drinking 2015-2020). Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 6b 230.00 This old vine Nuits-Saint-Georges comes from a tiny plot called Au Bas de Combe. This is the last vineyard of the appellation before arriving at Vosne-Romanée s Premier Cru Les Combes. This is consistently a well-structured, powerful, rich-but-fresh wine, but sadly we were unable to taste it during our recent visit. Please contact us in 2014 for further details. Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 6b 265.00 From the northern slopes of Nuits-Saint-Georges, where the hillside runs towards Vosne-Romanée s greatest plots, this steeply-sloped vineyard produces outstanding wines. The naturally rounder, richer style allows the Mugnerets to use a higher centage of new oak here (45-50%), compared with the lower centage applied to their more delicately scented Chambolle (see page 30). The resulting wine is mid ruby-pink colour with beautifully expressive rose petal and red cherry aromas. The palate has powerful structure and generous, mouthfilling fleshiness. This is a thoroughly seductive wine, with supple, luscious texture, purity of fruit and well-judged, ripe-yet-marked tannins to finish (for drinking 2017-2030+). 29

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Feusselottes Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 6b 320.00 This Premier Cru lies at the heart of the village, mid-way between Les Amoureuses and Bonnes-Mares. In this cellar, it often encapsulates Chambolle s exceptional power-with -delicacy. Colour is lovely mid ruby-purple, aromas being taut, scented and pure. Medium weight, the palate has well-sustained, concentrated flavours, good structure and is full of finesse to finish. This is a subtle, long-flavoured, alluring wine, for drinking 2019-2030+. Echézeaux Grand Cru Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 Yields here were seriously reduced in 2012, being less than 60% the average: just 15hl/ha. These tiny yields may explain the notable concentration of this wine in 2012. Mid ruby-pink colour, aromas are intensely uplifting. Full, dense and with rich, complex layers of flavour, texture is silky-smooth, tannins being fine-grained and refreshing. This is a poised, unforced, elegant wine, which has a great future ahead of it (for drinking 2017-2030+). 3b 295.00 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 3b 310.00 The Clos Vougeot Grand Cru extends over 52 hectares, being split between over 80 different owners. The Mugneret-Gibourg holding is a mere 0.33 hectares, located in one block near the château. Colour is mid purple-pink, aromas being very pretty, with purple fruit scent. On the palate, this is a lithe, refreshing Grand Cru, magnificently structured with a tightly woven fruit. Tannins are ripe, the finish being complex and of incredible length. This is a stunning Clos Vougeot, which we encourage you to tuck away for at least 10 years (for drinking 2020-2032+). Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 3b 310.00 Some of you may notice that the Mugneret-Gibourg Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru is missing from this line-up in 2012. Indeed, 2012 is the first vintage where the wine from this younger sector of Ruchottes (which the Mugnerets had previously declassified) has been included in the Grand Cru. Now 12 years old, this is the right moment to bring the two elements together, states Marie-Andrée; these younger vines have brought new life and vivacious energy to the blend. Mid ruby-purple, aromas are pure and brambly very attractive indeed. Full in body, this wine has amazing rigour and vivacity, seeming almost weightless on the palate, yet with intensity and richness that cannot be ignored. This is a wine that puts a spring in your step, combining rich layers of flavour with solid structure, satin-like texture and a fresh, sensationally-long finish (for drinking 2017-2030+). 30 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle-Musigny Christophe Roumier joined the family domaine in 1981. He is one of the most thoughtful, widely-travelled, conscientious wine-makers of his generation. Concerning his 2012 vintage wines, he believes that the 2012s have the same level of precision as the 2010s but haps without quite the richness. They are so harmonious now, which suggests that they will be good at every stage of their evolution. The wines come from vineyards cultivated with respect for the environment and where the fruit is brought to ripeness thanks to careful, low yields, and many, tiny attentions to detail. Grapes are often fully destemmed, then fermentations start slowly, to allow cool, gentle extraction. They can last up to 3 weeks, bringing body, fruit intensity, supple tannins and complex length. The Roumier style has richer structure than is found at some other growers in the village. These are sturdy wines of character, but when mature they become strikingly luscious, with supple fruitiness, and seductive texture. Demand regularly exceeds the limited supply. Red Bourgogne Rouge Domaine Georges Roumier 2012 The colour here is a vivid purple, with open, fruit-driven aromas. This is a wine of charm and pleasure, being juicy, rich and fectly balanced. The tannins are gentle and already fully integrated, so this wine may be enjoyed in its youth (from 2014 2018+). Awaiting Price Chambolle-Musigny Domaine Georges Roumier 2012 There is slightly dee colour here, with very pure, fine, elegant aromas. The palate is precise, intense and beautifully supple, with good structure and a long finish (for drinking 2016-2021+). Awaiting Price Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière Domaine Georges Roumier 2012 This vineyard is solely owned by Domaine Georges Roumier, and for years Christophe s late father lived in the house overlooking it. The vines run up to the commune border with Chambolle-Musigny. As is usual here, the fruit character leans towards darker fruits (black cherry and loganberry) mixed with spices and hints of dark chocolate. The palate is concentrated and dense, with excellent structure and a fresh, lively finish (for drinking 2018 2025+). Awaiting Price Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras Domaine Georges Roumier 2012 Les Cras is a marly-limestone vineyard that gives wines with a refreshing, saline character. It is placed on the hillside, extending south from Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, on a slope which turns towards south. The colour is a deep purple ruby, the aromas being beautifully fumed, concentrated and spicy. Although rich and ripe, there is a certain precision and linear spine running through the wine. It has a brilliant future (for spectacular drinking from 2018-2027+). Awaiting Price 31

Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny Mugnier s wines are well known and greatly loved by many of us. We have been shipping his outstanding Chambolle-Musigny village wine, with Premiers Crus Les Fuées and Les Amoureuses, and his Grands Crus Bonnes-Mares and Le Musigny, for over 25 years. His vineyard holdings in these appellations are minuscule, however, so it has always been very difficult to share out the allocations. With Clos de la Maréchale being nearly 10 hectares in size, allocations are usually not so tight. However, in 2012 the crop was effectively halved, thanks to an intense, isolated hailstorm on the 4th July. Mugnier makes all of his wines in exactly the same way across his selection and from vintage to vintage. It is the expression of vintage that needs to be respected as well as the expression of terroir, Mugnier explains. It is nature, those things that cannot be controlled, that make wine and wine-making so interesting. Mugnier s meticulous but gentle winemaking methods allow the terroir and vintage qualities to shine. Red Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier 2012 b 545.00 It is not unusual to find a Nuits-Saint-Georges with a powerful frame and dense fruitiness, m 555.00 but a wine that combines this with elegance and silky textures, as we have here, is rare indeed. The 2012 has a vivid purple colour, with complex aromas that are finely fumed. The palate is very pure with a rich, supple character and concentrated flavours of cherries and spices. This is a well structured wine, with ample tannins and a long, supple finish. It will make sub drinking from 2017 2028+. 33

Domaine des Lambrays, Morey-Saint-Denis The Clos des Lambrays dates from 1365, the domaine now being housed in beautiful old buildings in the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis. The main vineyard covers 20 acres of the single Grand Cru. Although not quite a Monopole (a vineyard in single hands) this is a very large holding of Grand Cru for Burgundy, and allows the estate to eliminate young vine production, or anything unripe or caught by the rain, from its top bottlings. and the structure of Gevrey. And this is certainly the style that we consistently find with Thierry s wines, which combine fine, fragrant aromas with powerful depth and defined frame. About the 2012s, Thierry says this is a harvest about quality and not quantity. We had to do a grey harvest just 12 days before harvest to remove any berries that had been affected by powdery mildew. This was in addition to the yield drop caused by the poor flowering and sunburn. Manager and wine-maker Thierry Brouin says (with a smile): For me, Morey-Saint-Denis is the fect commune: the wines have the finesse of Chambolle We recommend that you do not miss acquiring some of these beautiful 2012s, which we believe to be particularly scintillating. Red Morey-Saint-Denis Domaine des Lambrays 2012 6b 195.00 There is, we believe, no finer example of village level Morey-Saint-Denis than this stunning wine from Lambrays. It sums up the purity, silkiness and freshness that is achievable from the Pinot Noir in this region. The colour is not deep, but shines purple-ruby, the aromas being fumed, recalling ripe raspberry, rose-hips and spices. This is a juicy wine, with lovely textures and a fine frame, all in fect harmony. The finish is young and vibrant, glowing with potential (for drinking 2015 2022+). Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Loups Domaine des Lambrays 2012 6b 275.00 This cuvée is made from grapes from Premier Cru vineyards La Riotte and Le Village. Production this year is so tiny that only two barrels exist (less than 600 bottles to be spread around the world). It has a concentrated, finely fumed aroma, with a densely packed, rich palate. There is a firmer structure here, with added concentration and potential (for drinking 2018 2025+). Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru Domaine des Lambrays 2012 Less than half the normal quantity was produced in the Clos des Lambrays for the 2012 vintage, giving the wine a natural depth and concentration. It has a powerful, rich aroma of berries and spices, yet retains great purity. There is a lovely texture, being intense, fleshy and mouthcoating. Like all great wines, there is an energy here that vibrates and brings tension. The tannins are present, but they are ripe and fine and gentle. This is an outstanding, beautiful, long-flavoured wine (for drinking 2018 2030+). 6b 600.00 3m 610.00 34 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles m 6 magnums www.hhandc.co.uk

Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, Gevrey-Chambertin This long-established domaine has magnificent vineyard-holdings in some of the greatest Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits. Bonnes-Mares is regularly outstanding, as can be Chapelle-Chambertin, along with Chambertin Clos de Bèze. The Musigny is amazing (though our allocation is minuscule). In addition, the domaine s village and Premier Cru wines are subject to as much love and attention as the Grands Crus. This is evident in the concentration, elegance and purity across the full Drouhin-Laroze range. Owner and wine-maker Philippe Drouhin has recently been joined by his son Nicolas. Just as at Domaine Mugnier, Philippe uses the same vinification techniques for all of this wines, in order to best reveal the intricacies of each vineyard plot. He favours elegance over extraction. The resulting wines are complex, long-flavoured, silkily-textured and harmonious. Red Gevrey-Chambertin Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 290.00 The domaine owns 4 hectares of village Gevrey from which they regularly make one of the most impressive examples of the appellation. Their 2012 is open, ripe and already enticing. It has a good depth of fruit, recalling black cherries and spices, a broad texture and a precise finish. The tannins are harmonious, the acidity pure and fresh (for drinking 2016 2024+). Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 6b 220.00 This rarely seen Premier Cru is located just south of the village of Gevrey, touching the Route des Grands Crus, as it snakes past Mazis-Chambertin. Vivid purple in colour, this is a wonderful, bright, intensely fumed wine. Still tightly packed, the palate is dense, yet very elegant, with silky textures and beautiful length of flavour (for drinking 2016 2025+). Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut-Saint-Jacques Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 6b 230.00 To find this Premier Cru we must climb up the hill above the village of Gevrey, to the celebrated swathe of vineyards which includes Les Cazetiers and Clos Saint-Jacques. Cool air descending the cleft in the hills accounts for the refreshing level of acidity found in this wine, and the tight nature of its intense fruitiness. The 2012 is a deep, concentrated Pinot Noir that combines richness, power and a fresh, mineral character. It needs time, but this will be a beauty! For drinking 2018-2027+. Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 6b 350.00 In some vintages, agrees Philippe Drouhin, his Chapelle-Chambertin outshines his Latricières-Chambertin, and 2012 is such a vintage. Hence its place in these pages this year. The aromas are a delight: floral, ripe, cherries, raspberries and spices. This most elegant of Grands Crus is intense, linear and utterly enchanting. Its core is enveloped in silky textures and tender, supple tannins. It is a classic (for drinking 2016-2026+). 35

Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2011 With yields at a mere 15hl/ha, the domaine has produced a naturally suconcentrated wine here. It is richly fragrant, with sweet fruit and a dense, powerful attack. There is ample structure, layers of succulent textures and tremendous length of flavour. This is a spectacular Bonnes-Mares with a great future (for drinking 2018-2030+). 6b 425.00 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 6b 425.00 The domaine s Clos Vougeot holdings are all fectly situated, high up in the Clos, behind the château, and with another large parcel in mid-slope, just over the wall from Grands- Echézeaux. Old vines also contribute to ensuring the concentration and length of flavour of this sub cuvée. The aromas here, as usual, are darker, veering towards chocolate, spices and black cherries. The palate is concentrated, powerful and complete. It has fruit intensity and richness, with excellent depth and structure. The well-ripened tannins provide a fect supporting role and lend a freshness to the long-flavoured finish (for tremendous drinking from 2019-2035+). Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 6b 475.00 The domaine owns 1.5 hectares here, an enviable vineyard-holding, planted in 1949. The 2012 has a vibrant purple colour, with wonderful floral aromas that are intense, stony and complex. The palate is a combination of sweet, concentrated fruitiness, minerals and spices, with layers of flavours and textures. This is a magnificent Grand Cru, it pulsates with energy and alerts one s senses. We believe this is one of the great wines of the vintage (for drinking from 2020-2035+). Musigny Grand Cru Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2012 1b 225.00 A single barrel of this outstanding Musigny exists in the 2012 vintage. The colour is a deep, bright purple, the aromas being floral, ripe, concentrated and alluring. Musigny is, as one might expect, an impressively powerful wine, but also decadently fleshy and sumptuous. The flavours need bottle-age to show their full, complex beauty, but it will be worth the wait! This is a rare treasure indeed (for sub drinking from 2020 2035+). 36 KEY b 12 bottles 6b 6 bottles 1b 1 bottle www.hhandc.co.uk

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