Burgundy 2021 Supplement

DOMAINE BALLOT-MILLOT - MEURSAULT It is always an absolute pleasure to taste Charles Ballot’s wines fromhis Domaine in the heart of Meursault. His wines are all about finesse, elegance and nervy energy, eschewing the rich, buttery Meursault of yesteryear. The result is tensile, mineral wines which age incredibly well. We have been banging the drum for thesewines for years nowand it feels that theworld is starting to takenote, whether it is serious collectors around the world, or critics, particularly Neal Martin’s reviews of themagnificent 2019 range. Charles truly has the land inhis blood. He is the 17th generationwinemaker froma family that can trace the heritage back to 1780. He took the reins at the Domaine at a tender age, meaning 2021 is his 22nd vintage and he is still only in his early 40s! His philosophy is simple; he picks reasonably early using a maximum of 20% new oak on his 1er Crus. Natural yeasts are used, no punching down and doing as little as possible in the winery to preserve a true sense of terroir. His 2021s are tight and nervy. They will take time to open up, but they will be incredibly long lived and will be absolutely stunning in a few years’ time. We strongly feel that, alongside Samuel Billaud, Charles Ballot could be the future superstar in our portfolio.

REDBURGUNDY CÔTEDEBEAUNE

BEAUNE, 1ERCRUEPENOTTES Unfortunately not tasted this year. 2026-2036 VOLNAY, 1ERCRUSANTENOTS Unfortunately not tasted this year. 2027-2039 POMMARD, 1ERCRUCHARMOTS Unfortunately not tasted this year. 2026-2038

VOLNAY, 1ERCRUTAILLEPIEDS Pale in colour. A pretty nose of red and black fruit. Clean and precise. Velvety fruit. Gentle ripe berries. The fruit on the palate is darker, there is a decent amount of grip on the finish. Elegant and well made. 2026-2039 £380 - £425 / 6BOTTLES POMMARD, 1ERCRULES PEZEROLLES Lovely ripe red and black berry fruit and mineral notes. Lots of fruit on the palate, then a very fine acidity, as befits the house style. The tannins are very fine here but still giving some grip and structure. A very food focused wine. 2027-2039 £450 - £505 / 6BOTTLES

£280 - £315 / 6BOTTLES

£355 - £400 / 6BOTTLES

£380 - £425 / 6BOTTLES

DOMAINE THOMASMOREY - CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET Thomas Morey belongs to the tenth generation of his family to make wine in Chassagne-Montrachet. Having previouslyworked at the familyDomaine in 2007, Thomas decided to set uphis ownwinerywithhis wife, Sylvie. Chassagne-Montrachet ismost certainly in Thomas’s blood. His ancestor ClaudeMorey arrived in Chassagne in 1643! Over time, the family built up enviable holdings in Chassagne, either acquiring by inheritance or purchasing plots of vine-growing or fallow land and passing these on to their descendants. While we were unable to taste in 2021 in his small cellars right in the middle of the village of Chassagne, in the past we have always found his wines are spellbinding. There is never a single cuvée or vineyard that isn’t sensational. The style is on the more modern side, clean, pure, fresh and precise. He exudes terroir -driven wines and might be the next superstar white winemaker in Burgundy. We are thrilled to be welcoming Thomas and his exceptional wines to the Farthinghoe family.

MARANGES, 1ERCRULAFUSSIÈRE Unfortunately not tasted this year. 2026-2035

SANTENAY, 1ERCRUGRANDCLOSROUSSEAU Unfortunately not tasted this year. 2027-2036

£180 - £200 / 6BOTTLES

£230 - £255 / 6BOTTLES

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