Burgundy 2015 – Bl-Bz

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See this guide to our extensive coverage of Burgundy 2015. Our picture shows the vineyards of Chassagne seen from Bruno Colin's courtyard. 

Now that the wines have been sorted into groups by producer, you can sort the wines within those groups by score or appellation.


DOMAINE MARC-ANTONIN BLAIN 

Dom Marc-Antonin Blain 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet

Great acidity and raciness. More exciting and precise than many a Chassagne premier cru. Lots to chew on. Very correct and deep-flavoured. Real fan of flavours on the finish. (JR)

Drink
2021
2029
£285 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
17

Dom Marc-Antonin Blain 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet

Cask sample. Mid ruby. Precise and fresh with some real interest. Bright, lightly floral fruit. Fairly lightweight but well made. (JR)

Drink
2020
2026
£198 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
16.5

DOMAINE BLAIN SOEUR ET FRÈRE

Dom Blain Soeur et Frère, Pierre Bleu 2015 Côte de Brouilly

Deep crimson. Rocky, dark fruit. Dry textured and just a little meaty on the palate. Savoury finish and plenty of freshness. Just not sure about that meaty note for long life though the tannins and acidity are there for longevity. Hence scored down a little. (JH)

Drink
2019
2022
£147 per case of 12 ib Clarion Wines
15.5

Dom Blain Soeur et Frère, Les Jumeaux 2015 Côte de Brouilly

Deep greyish crimson. Sweet, ripe, dark-red fruit and some oak-sweet spice. Again that slight meaty note (brett?) – though it is slight and some might describe it as complexity. Worries me for the longer term though you could overlook it now. (JH)

Drink
2019
2025
£180 per case of 12 ib Clarion Wines
15.5

DOMAINE BLAIN-GAGNARD 
These 2015s seemed a little heavy-footed and old-fashioned to me.

DOMAINE DANIEL BOCQUENET 

DOMAINE HENRI BOILLOT

Dom Henri Boillot 2015 Puligny-Montrachet

Flinty and fragrant on the palate, with beautifully integrated baked-apple fruit. Tingles with acid on the finish. Super-lively. (RH)

13%
Drink
2018
2028
£450 per case of 12 ib Lea & Sandeman
17

Dom Henri Boillot, Genevrières Premier Cru 2015 Puligny-Montrachet

Combines vivid green fruit with creamy texture and a touch of banana. Very savoury saline finish, and superb fruit definition. Long, dry finish that leaves an austere impression – lots of ageability. (RH)

13.5%
Drink
2017
2027
£870 per case of 12 ib Lea & Sandeman
17.5

Dom Henri Boillot, Grand Cru 2015 Corton-Charlemagne

Subtle nose, impeccably fresh but lacking the nutty complexity normally associated with the appellation. Having said that, there is an incredibly dense palate and long, concentrated fruit which should age for a long time. Judging from their other 2015s, this will be magnificent – but it needs time to get there. (RH)

14%
Drink
2020
2035
£685 per case of 6 ib Lea & Sandeman
18 +

Dom Henri Boillot, En Chevret Premier Cru 2015 Volnay

Vibrant red fruit with a dark chocolate character and something like olive or juniper. Juicy, refreshing  with astute bitterness that complements the cherry flavours perfectly. (RH)

13%
Drink
2018
2035
£640 per case of 12 ib Lea & Sandeman
17.5

Dom Henri Boillot, Frémiets Premier Cru 2015 Volnay

Herbal and redcurrant character. Wonderfully punchy nose – angular acid, but with enough fruit ripeness and tannin to balance. Chewy finish. (RH)

13%
Drink
2018
2035
£670 per case of 12 ib Lea & Sandeman
17 +

DOMAINE JEAN-MARC BOILLOT
As usual, or possibly even more than usual, almost over the top in terms of smoky richness – but why not?

DOMAINE LOUIS BOILLOT

Dom Louis Boillot & Fils 2015 Chambolle-Musigny

Refined and round. Super smooth and fun. Admirable freshness that makes me realise this is quite rare in 2015. Graceful. (JR)

Drink
2023
2032
£365 per case of 12 Goedhuis & Co
16.5

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