Grands Crus in All but Name — Burgundy’s Greatest Premier Crus

In Burgundy, “Grand Cru” gets all the attention. But some Premier Crus — in the right hands — can rival, and sometimes even surpass, their Grand Cru neighbours.

In this video, I open six exceptional Premier Crus from my own cellar — across multiple vintages — and explore why they stand shoulder to shoulder with Burgundy’s most prestigious sites.

Featured vineyards include:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques
01:58 Clos Saint-Jacques, Armand Rousseau 2017
02:39 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes
03:36 Aux Combottes, Domaine Dujac 2012
04:18 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
05:08 Les Amoureuses, Robert Groffier Père & Fils 2015
05:50 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux
06:49 Au Cros Parantoux, Domaine Méo-Camuzet 2015
07:30 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Saint-Georges
08:39 Les Saint-Georges, Domaine Robert Chevillon 2009
09:17 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles
09:45 Les Pucelles, Domaine Leflaive 2011

For each wine, I discuss:
– The vineyard’s history and terroir
– The domaine behind it
– How the wine is showing today
– Its ageing potential
– And how prices have evolved over time

These are Premier Crus that, in my view, are Grand Cru in everything but name. If you enjoy deep dives into Burgundy’s most compelling vineyards, feel free to subscribe.

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