What are the most renowned grands crus of Burgundy?

Burgundy is home to some of the most prestigious wines in the world. Among the great red crus, Chambertin, Musigny and Romanée-Conti stand at the top of the hierarchy, produced from exceptional plots in the Côte de Nuits. On the white wine side, Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne represent the absolute excellence of Chardonnay. These grand cru appellations account for only 1.5% of total Burgundy production, which explains their rare character and worldwide reputation.

What grape varieties are used in Burgundy to produce red and white wines?

Burgundy is built on a philosophy of grape variety simplicity: two main varieties dominate the entire vineyard. Pinot Noir reigns supreme for red wines, offering fine, elegant wines of great aromatic complexity. Chardonnay asserts itself for whites, capable of expressing both the sharp minerality of Chablis and the buttery roundness of the great whites of the Côte de Beaune. This focus on two noble grape varieties is a worldwide singularity: where other regions blend several varieties, Burgundy bets everything on the pure expression of terroir through a single grape variety.

What is the aging potential of Burgundy wines?

The aging potential varies depending on the appellation level and the vintage. A regional Bourgogne is generally best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years following the harvest. A premier cru can be kept between 8 and 15 years, depending on the estate and the vintage. Grand crus, on the other hand, can age for several decades: some Gevrey-Chambertin or Chambolle-Musigny reach their peak after 20 to 30 years in the cellar. Sunny vintages such as 2015, 2019 or 2020 generally offer better aging potential thanks to their fine concentration of tannins and natural acidity.

What dishes should you pair with a red Burgundy wine at a meal?

Burgundy Pinot Noir is one of the most gastronomic grape varieties there is, thanks to its finesse and natural acidity. It pairs wonderfully with beef bourguignon, the quintessential regional pairing, roasted poultry such as Bresse chicken, duck with cherries, and soft-rind cheeses like Époisses and Soumaintrain. For younger, fruitier wines, fine charcuterie and terrines also make excellent companions. Slow-cooked, patiently simmered dishes remain the royal road to showcasing a fine red Burgundy.

What is the difference between a premier cru and a grand cru in Burgundy?

The Burgundy hierarchy is one of the most precise in the world. A premier cru designates an identified plot or lieu-dit whose name may appear on the label alongside that of the village, such as Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses. The grand cru, for its part, represents the supreme level: the plot is so renowned that it stands on its own as an appellation, with no mention of the village. Thus, one simply says Musigny or Bâtard-Montrachet. In Burgundy, there are 33 grand cru appellations and several hundred premiers crus, located primarily in the Côte d'Or and Chablis.

What is the best serving temperature for Burgundy wines?

A red Burgundy wine is ideally served between 14 °C and 16 °C. At this temperature, the Pinot Noir reveals the full finesse of its aromas: cherry, raspberry, violet, and truffle depending on the age of the wine. Too warm, it appears heavy and alcoholic; too cold, it closes up and loses its aromatic expression. For a white Burgundy, a temperature of 11 °C to 13 °C is recommended in order to balance freshness and complexity. It is advisable to take the bottles out of the refrigerator about twenty minutes before serving.

Burgundy wines - Great Wines, Grand Cru & Rare Vintages (37)

Bouchard P&F Musigny 1970 -20% DISCOUNT !

-20%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111613

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Musigny

Bouchard P&F Musigny 1970 -20% DISCOUNT !

€768.00 inc-VAT per bottle €960.00 inc-VAT -20%

€640.00 ex-VAT

Camus Mazoyères Chambertin 1971 -20% DISCOUNT !

-20%

10 in stock

Réf : 111627

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Mazoyères Chambertin

Camus Mazoyères Chambertin 1971 -20% DISCOUNT !

€230.40 inc-VAT per bottle €288.00 inc-VAT -20%

€192.00 ex-VAT

7 in stock

Réf : 111626

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Mazoyères Chambertin

Camus Mazoyères Chambertin 1971

€288.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€240.00 ex-VAT

Camus Mazoyères Chambertin 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

3 in stock

Réf : 111628

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -3.5cm

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Burgundy | Mazoyères Chambertin

Camus Mazoyères Chambertin 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

€259.20 inc-VAT per bottle €288.00 inc-VAT -10%

€216.00 ex-VAT

-15%

1 in stock

Réf : 111654

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -4.5cm

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Burgundy | Richebourg

Chanson Richebourg 1978 -15% DISCOUNT !

€459.00 inc-VAT per bottle €540.00 inc-VAT -15%

€382.50 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 111671

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -3.5cm

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Burgundy | Pommard

Château de Pommard 1974

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€70.00 ex-VAT

2 in stock

Réf : 111679

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

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Burgundy | Pommard

Château de Pommard 1979

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€85.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1957

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1 in stock

Réf : 111686

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1957

€468.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€390.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1957 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

2 in stock

Réf : 111688

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1957 -10% DISCOUNT !

€421.20 inc-VAT per bottle €468.00 inc-VAT -10%

€351.00 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 111687

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -3cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1957

€468.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€390.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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Réf : 111690

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -3cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -10% DISCOUNT !

€421.20 inc-VAT per bottle €468.00 inc-VAT -10%

€351.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -15% DISCOUNT !

-15%

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Réf : 111692

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -3.5cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -15% DISCOUNT !

€397.80 inc-VAT per bottle €468.00 inc-VAT -15%

€331.50 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -20% DISCOUNT !

-20%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111693

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -4.5cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -20% DISCOUNT !

€374.40 inc-VAT per bottle €468.00 inc-VAT -20%

€312.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -5% DISCOUNT !

-5%

3 in stock

Réf : 111691

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1959 -5% DISCOUNT !

€444.60 inc-VAT per bottle €468.00 inc-VAT -5%

€370.50 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1961 -20% DISCOUNT !

-20%

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Réf : 111696

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin Clos de Bèze

Clavelier et Fils Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1961 -20% DISCOUNT !

€374.40 inc-VAT per bottle €468.00 inc-VAT -20%

€312.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chapelle Chambertin 1966 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

6 in stock

Réf : 111705

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -3cm

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Burgundy | Chapelle Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Chapelle Chambertin 1966 -10% DISCOUNT !

€313.20 inc-VAT per bottle €348.00 inc-VAT -10%

€261.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Chapelle Chambertin 1966 -15% DISCOUNT !

-15%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111706

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Chapelle Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Chapelle Chambertin 1966 -15% DISCOUNT !

€295.80 inc-VAT per bottle €348.00 inc-VAT -15%

€246.50 ex-VAT

4 in stock

Réf : 111717

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Burgundy | Corton

Clavelier et Fils Corton 1976

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€250.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Hospices de Nuits Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru les Didiers Cuvée Jacques Duret 1976

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1 in stock

Réf : 111719

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru

Clavelier et Fils Hospices de Nuits Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru les Didiers Cuvée Jacques Duret 1976

€420.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€350.00 ex-VAT

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1 in stock

Réf : 111724

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Mazis Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1964

€360.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€300.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1964 -15% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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Réf : 111725

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -3.5cm

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Burgundy | Mazis Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1964 -10% DISCOUNT !

€324.00 inc-VAT per bottle €360.00 inc-VAT -10%

€270.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1964 -20% DISCOUNT !

-30%

3 in stock

Réf : 111726

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -4.5cm

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Burgundy | Mazis Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1964 -30% DISCOUNT !

€252.00 inc-VAT per bottle €360.00 inc-VAT -30%

€210.00 ex-VAT

-20%

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Réf : 111723

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Mazis Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1964 -20% DISCOUNT !

€288.00 inc-VAT per bottle €360.00 inc-VAT -20%

€240.00 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 111728

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Burgundy | Mazis Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1976

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€250.00 ex-VAT

4 in stock

Réf : 111730

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Mazis Chambertin

Clavelier et Fils Mazis Chambertin 1976

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€250.00 ex-VAT

Clavelier et Fils Nuits Sain Georges 1er cru 1964

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1 in stock

Réf : 111732

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Burgundy | Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru

Clavelier et Fils Nuits Sain Georges 1er cru 1964

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€180.00 ex-VAT

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1 in stock

Réf : 111740

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Burgundy | Vosne Romanée

Clavelier et Fils Vosne Romanée 1978

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€100.00 ex-VAT

Daniel Senard Corton Clos des Meix 1972 -10% DISCOUNT !

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1 in stock

Réf : 111750

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

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Burgundy | Corton

Daniel Senard Corton Clos des Meix 1972

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€160.00 ex-VAT

Daniel Senard Corton Clos des Meix 1972 -15% DISCOUNT !

-15%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111749

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Corton

Daniel Senard Corton Clos des Meix 1972 -15% DISCOUNT !

€163.20 inc-VAT per bottle €192.00 inc-VAT -15%

€136.00 ex-VAT

Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru Clos de la Maréchale 1971

2 in stock

Réf : 111761

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru

Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges 1er cru Clos de la Maréchale Testavinage 1971

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€450.00 ex-VAT

Félix Clerget Pommard 1er cru Charmots 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111767

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -3cm

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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Félix Clerget Pommard 1er cru Charmots 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle €120.00 inc-VAT -10%

€90.00 ex-VAT

Félix Clerget Pommard 1er cru Charmots 1974 -5% DISCOUNT !

-5%

2 in stock

Réf : 111768

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Félix Clerget Pommard 1er cru Charmots 1974 -5% DISCOUNT !

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle €120.00 inc-VAT -5%

€95.00 ex-VAT

Félix Clerget Pommard Clos Blanc 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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2 in stock

Réf : 111770

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -3.5cm

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Burgundy | Pommard

Félix Clerget Pommard Clos Blanc 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle €120.00 inc-VAT -10%

€90.00 ex-VAT

Félix Clerget Volnay Le Crot Martin 1974

5 in stock

Réf : 111771

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Volnay

Félix Clerget Volnay Le Crot Martin 1974

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€80.00 ex-VAT

Garaudet Jacquelin Volnay 1er cru Clos des Chênes 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

6 in stock

Réf : 111781

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Volnay 1er cru

Garaudet Jacquelin Volnay 1er cru Clos des Chênes 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

€91.80 inc-VAT per bottle €102.00 inc-VAT -10%

€76.50 ex-VAT

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Angles 1974

5 in stock

Réf : 111788

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Volnay 1er cru

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Angles 1974

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€100.00 ex-VAT

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Angles 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

Last one !

1 in stock

Réf : 111789

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -3.5cm

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Burgundy | Volnay 1er cru

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Angles 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle €120.00 inc-VAT -10%

€90.00 ex-VAT

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Caillerets 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111791

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Volnay 1er cru

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Caillerets 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

€118.80 inc-VAT per bottle €132.00 inc-VAT -10%

€99.00 ex-VAT

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Caillerets 1974 -5% DISCOUNT !

-5%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111790

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Volnay 1er cru

Henri Boillot Volnay 1er cru Les Caillerets 1974 -5% DISCOUNT !

€125.40 inc-VAT per bottle €132.00 inc-VAT -5%

€104.50 ex-VAT

Louis Remy Clos de la Roche 1964 -20% DISCOUNT !

-20%

2 in stock

Réf : 111822

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -4.5cm

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Burgundy | Clos de la Roche

Louis Remy Clos de la Roche 1964 -20% DISCOUNT !

€240.00 inc-VAT per bottle €300.00 inc-VAT -20%

€200.00 ex-VAT

Louis Remy Chambertin 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

-5%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111817

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -3cm

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Burgundy | Chambertin

Louis Remy Chambertin 1971 -5% DISCOUNT !

€570.00 inc-VAT per bottle €600.00 inc-VAT -5%

€475.00 ex-VAT

Louis Remy Chambolle Musigny 1er cru Derrière la Grange 1964 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111819

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -4cm

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Burgundy | Chambolle Musigny 1er cru

Louis Remy Chambolle Musigny 1er cru Derrière la Grange 1964 -10% DISCOUNT !

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle €240.00 inc-VAT -10%

€180.00 ex-VAT

Louis Remy Chambolle Musigny 1er cru Derrière la Grange 1966

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0 in stock

Réf : 111821

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Chambolle Musigny 1er cru

Louis Remy Chambolle Musigny 1er cru Derrière la Grange 1966

€240.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€200.00 ex-VAT

P A André Pommard la Chanière 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111834

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Pommard

P A André Pommard la Chanière 1971 -10% DISCOUNT !

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle €120.00 inc-VAT -10%

€90.00 ex-VAT

Prieur Brunet Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru Les Morgeots 1974 Rouge -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

4 in stock

Réf : 111842

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru

Prieur Brunet Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru Les Morgeots 1974 Rouge -10% DISCOUNT !

€86.40 inc-VAT per bottle €96.00 inc-VAT -10%

€72.00 ex-VAT

-15%

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1 in stock

Réf : 111848

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -3cm

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Burgundy | Volnay

Remoissenet Volnay 1966 -15% DISCOUNT !

€112.20 inc-VAT per bottle €132.00 inc-VAT -15%

€93.50 ex-VAT

-5%

4 in stock

Réf : 111849

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

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Burgundy | Volnay

Remoissenet Volnay 1966 -5% DISCOUNT !

€125.40 inc-VAT per bottle €132.00 inc-VAT -5%

€104.50 ex-VAT

Virely Rougeot Pommard 1er cru Clos des Arvelets 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

4 in stock

Réf : 111854

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2cm

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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Virely Rougeot Pommard 1er cru Clos des Arvelets 1974 -10% DISCOUNT !

€129.60 inc-VAT per bottle €144.00 inc-VAT -10%

€108.00 ex-VAT

Remoissenet Corton Bressandes 1966 -10% DISCOUNT !

-10%

7 in stock

Réf : 111846

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

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Burgundy | Corton

Remoissenet Corton Bressandes 1966 -10% DISCOUNT !

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle €240.00 inc-VAT -10%

€180.00 ex-VAT

Remoissenet Corton Bressandes 1966 -15% DISCOUNT !

-15%

13 in stock

Réf : 111845

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Damaged

Info : Level : -2.5cm

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Burgundy | Corton

Remoissenet Corton Bressandes 1966 -15% DISCOUNT !

€204.00 inc-VAT per bottle €240.00 inc-VAT -15%

€170.00 ex-VAT

Vini Viti Vici Bourgogne Coulanges la Vineuse 2016

7 in stock

Réf : 111935

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

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Burgundy | Bourgogne

Vini Viti Vici Bourgogne Coulanges la Vineuse 2016

€21.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€17.50 ex-VAT