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For the rest of these alphabetically grouped tasting articles, and more general articles on Burgundy 2018, see our guide. Sébastian Caillat (right) married Florence Lamy. As well as making the wines at Domaine Lamy-Pillot in Chassagne, they also make wines under their own Lamy-Caillat label.

Monday, 30 December 2019
Sebastian Caillat

The wines are grouped alphabetically by producer (sur)name and within those groups are ordered whites before reds, ascending from generic through village, premiers and grands crus. You can change the order as you prefer using the menu below.

Domaine Pierre Labet (Beaune)

Dom Pierre Labet, Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2018 Bourgogne 15.5 +

Sample seems a little tired on the nose. But it’s redeemed by marked acidity – even severity – on the palate. Sweet and sour for the moment. (JR)

Drink 2022 – 2026
£140 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow
Dom Pierre Labet, Clos du Dessus des Marconnets 2018 Beaune 16 +

Edgy with lots of personality. Still very youthful and chalky but it does seem confidently made. (JR)

Drink 2024 – 2030
£220 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow
Dom Pierre Labet, Les Tillets 2018 Meursault 16

Tight with lots of acidity and a spearmint note. Notably refreshing! A little drying on the end. Quite demanding. (JR)

Drink 2023 – 2028
£265 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow
Dom Pierre Labet, Vieilles Vignes 2018 Bourgogne 16.5

Mid garnet. Quite interesting flavours! Rich and flattering but lots of little wild-flower elements. Ambitious. A bit like a warm bath, until the slight metallic note on the end. (JR)

Drink 2022 – 2027
£140 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow
Dom Pierre Labet, Clos du Dessus des Marconnets 2018 Beaune 16

Sweet and biscuity – just a bit too sweet for comfort. Unless you are looking for richness specifically. Long and flattering for sure … but be a bit wary of the sucrosité. (JR)

Drink 2024 – 2033
£220 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow
Dom Pierre Labet, Vieilles Vignes 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 16

Much sweeter and smoother than most Gevreys. Though there is more intensity and depth than in some of this domaine’s Beaunes. Still massive sweetness and polish. If that’s what you’re looking for, head here! (JR)

Drink 2025 – 2037
£280 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow
Dom Pierre Labet, Aux Coucherias Premier Cru 2018 Beaune 16.5

Pale garnet. Rather muddy indistinct nose. But there is good freshness here. As well as a heck of a lot of ripeness. And a little metallic note on the end again. (JR)

Drink 2027 – 2040
£260 per case of 6 ib Corney & Barrow

Domaine A & B Labry (Auxey-Duresses)

Dom A & B Labry 2018 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 17

Impressive complexity at this level – charming stem and liquorice complexity with ripe, lingering dark-cherry fruit. What a find! It wouldn't have surprised me if this had been a premier cru from a more auspicious appellation. (In fact I had to go back to the bottle and pour a second sample to make sure I wasn't mistaken!) It's not a heavy style, but when was that a problem for Pinot? Should be VGV (RH)

Drink 2020 – 2028
Imported into the UK by New Generation

Domaine Michel Lafarge (Volnay), Domaine Lafarge Vial

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