Burgundy En-Primeur 2023
The 2023 vintage was marked by mild weather, minimal frost, and only one light hailstorm, allowing for healthy vines and excellent fruit set despite some heat spikes during harvest. The wines are generous, fresh, and true to their origin, with ripe, tropical whites and plump, supple reds, making it a great year to replenish Burgundy cellars.
– James Handford
Burgundy 2023 En Primeur Tasting – Wed 29th January
The Handfords Burgundy En Primeur 2023 Offer is now open.
Tasting 2023 Burgundies was a joy as wines were generous, forward and yet remained true to their origin. They were way beyond expectation and that always puts a smile on my face. Whites are beautifully ripe, almost tropical in their fruit style, but with a squeeze of citrus and refreshing bite. They are for the medium term as it was never going to be easy to manage pH and acidity in perfect order. There are plump and eye-catching reds in the Cotes de Nuits with a fair number of classic 1er and Grand Crus. Cotes de Beaune reds are supple and sumptuous, often making gorgeous early drinking.
Many wines will need to be allocated, in some cases by the single bottle. For the most difficult wines we will finalise allocations by 31th January.
Orders will be confirmed and invoiced for payment by return and by bank transfer or debit cards. We do not accept credit cards for en Primeur and in bond offers, or for duty payments.
Please email enquiries for prices and ordering to james@handford.net or vicky@handford.net
Burgundy Series Masterclass Tastings
A special package of our exclusive series of three masterclasses led by Master of Wine, James Handford.
James has a deep love of Burgundy and been visiting growers in the region twice a year since 1986. He has selected each of the wines being shown in this series as a benchmark for both the villages and the vintages.
Dive deep into the heart of this legendary region, exploring its rich history, diverse terroirs, and iconic grape varieties. The series offers an unparalleled opportunity to taste exceptional wines, from elegant Chardonnays to complex Pinot Noirs, while gaining expert insights into the nuances that make Burgundy a wine lover’s paradise.
The full schedule of tastings is:
- En Primeur 2023 Tasting Evening – Tues 21st January, drop in anytime between 4.00pm and 8.00pm.
- Côte de Nuits Reds – Wed 19th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
- Côte de Beaune Reds – Wed 19th March – 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
- Côte d’Or Whites – Wed 23rd April – 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
All tastings held at in The Cellar at Handford Wines.
