Cadman's wine blog

Knowledge is key in Burgundy, and for every gem we unearth there are many more forgettable encounters along the way. Our ever expanding portfolio comprises boutique Burgundy wines that are carefully sourced by our team of wine experts, as well as more famous names, all offered in  very limited quantities, and guaranteed to take the gamble out of what  is also one of the most complicated wine regions to get to grips with.

However, stocks are very limited and we only have single bottle stock of some of these exceptional Burgundy Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay…

Bonneau du Martray’s 25 acres of continuous vineyards is a rarity in Burgundy. Martray benefits from an outstanding terroir to near the famous hill of Corton. Yields are kept low and 16 parcels of grapes are vinified separately to reflect their respective soils, climate and aspect.

Bonneau du Martray Corton Grand Cru 2001 £55.00 Drink: 2011-2025 Click here to order

Bonneau du Martray Corton Grand Cru 2002 £60.00 Drink: 2011-2018 Click here to order

Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2002 £99.00 Drink: 2011-2018 Click here to order

Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 1999 £102.50 Drink: 2011-2013 Click here to order

Jean Grivot produces exceptionally pure, elegant Pinot Noirs which are consistently poised at the pinnacle of premium Burgundy. The Grivot vineyards in Vosne-Romanee are managed by Etienne and his wife Marielle – the fifth generation of Grivots to run this elite Burgundy estate. Since Etienne took over from his father in 1990 he has traded lesser quality vineyards for more prestigious parcels within Burgundy’s best sites, including Clos de Vougeot, and his holdings now cover a staggering 15 different appellations!

Michel Lafarge’s 2004 Volnay comes from a tiny (just over 0.5 ha) monopole vineyard which is biodynamically farmed and lies on the site of the 11th century Château de Volnay. Once owned by the Ducs of Burgundy from the 13th century onward, the château itself was destroyed by fire in 1749, but its vineyards, as well as the cellars now belong to the family.

Domaine Ramonet is the undisputed master of Chassagne-Montrachet. Although Ramonet is best known for white wines (and rightly so), this red Clos de la Boudriotte is a superb wine with eye-opening depth and character.

Genot-Boulanger’s classic Puligny-Montrachet is made from old vines (45 years old) that contribute to the great depth and complexity of this world-renowned wine style. Puligny-Montrachet is one of the most famous and finest white wine communes and appellations in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune district

Pierre Bouree produces classic-styled Burgundy from its own exceptional vineyard plots as well as grapes bought in from growers with whom it has built up a long-standing relationship thereby securing some of the finest fruit in each vintage. These are stunning traditional wines which typify the best that Burgundy has to offer whilst keeping prices sensible.

Please visit our website for further details on this exceptional range of wines, as well as our entire Burgundy list.

Cheers!

Mouton Rothschild 1993

Château Mouton Rothschild 1993 is in pristine, collector condition, but the label has been a source of considerable controversy.

Mouton 1993 actually comes in two different labels: the original, with its delicate yet unprovocative portrait nude of a pre-teenager by Balthus, was banned in the States following protests from America’s neo-puritans, and USA imported labels were replaced with a blank creamy white-colored label.

The Mouton 1993 we are selling has the original label.

“…the original label…selling at $50 more than the blank creamy white-colored label.” eRobertparker.com

Chateau La Clotte

La Clotte is a tiny (four hectare) Saint-Émilion Grand Cru château run by three charming ladies: winemaker Nelly Mouliérac, Dominique Tord (business manager) and owner Odile Plantade.

This wonderfully homespun affair is graced with some of the most exceptional soils in SaintÉmilion, and it is an absolute joy to visit this rustic Bordeaux farmhouse embedded in a spectacular limestone hillside overlooking Saint-Émilion.

La Clotte highlights the contrast between Bordeaux’s palatial châteaux and petite producers whose souls are reflected in their wines. All work at La Clotte is carried out lovingly by hand and this wonderful Grand Cru is made to be enjoyed young. But with only around 1200 cases produced each year, this vertical tasting is a very rare chance to taste the true soul of Saint-Émilion.

Chateau La Clotte 2006

Chateau La Clotte 2007

Chateau La Clotte 2008