Super excited
that Burgundy insiders’ secret, Domaine Jean
Tardy’s exuberant 2017s have now landed. Very
limited quantities. Allocation rules may apply.
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DOMAINE
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Jean Tardy
A fine bijou Vosne
address
and a Burgundy insiders’ secret
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I like the style
here: rich, balanced and pure, plump and intensely
flavoured.
— Clive Coates, MW
That he is best buddies with Sébastien
Cathiard is perhaps not a coincidence when one
assesses the style of Guillaume’s wines which have a
flourish of textural fruit and fragrance which
delights the palate and nose in equal measure.
— Neil Martin
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small houses along the Vosne-Romanée section of RN74
— the North-South highway that cuts through the
communes of the Côte d’Or — lies this
nondescript-looking domaine with nary a sign to
declare what it is. The wines that its cellar holds,
however, are nothing short of extraordinary. |
The Tardy family was originally based in Flagey-Echézeaux, a
few kilometres away from its present location. The young Victor Tardy started his
career at Domaine Camuzet as an agricultural worker in 1920.
As a reward for Victor’s faithful service, Étienne Camuzet,
then the mayor of Vosne-Romanée, decided to offer him a
number of his vineyards as a part of a métayage
(sharecropping) agreement in 1945.
Victor’s son Jean Tardy took over as
vigneron-in-charge in 1966, right when Domaine Méo-Camuzet
was increasing the vineyard area under the Tardy family’s
care, which included prized premier cru parcels in
Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanée, as well as the grand
cru Clos Vougeot. These sharecropping agreements would
eventually expire in 2007 and to prepare for this
eventuality, Jean began to look into acquiring new
vineyards. New appellations were progressively added to the
domaine’s holdings — Chambolle-Musigny (1984),
Nuits-Saint-Georges (1989), Vosne-Romanée (1999), Fixin
(2006), Gevrey-Chambertin (2007), Hautes-Côtes de Nuits in
(2008) and premier cru Nuits-Saint-Georges “Aux Argillas”
(2010).
 Generational transitions
continue to take place effortlessly at this domaine. Jean’s
son Guillaume (father and son pictured together,
right) started working at the domaine in 1997.
Guillaume took the winemaking reins from his father in 2001,
after completing his viticultural and oenology studies as
well as a stint at the renowned Picardy estate in Western
Australia. His father continued to guide him, although, in
recent years, it has become clear that Guillaume has taken
over the driver’s seat. Transitions notwithstanding, what
remains constant at the domaine is the emphasis on healthy
fruit and optimal ripeness. That means short pruning,
de-budding and strict green harvest to keep yields down.
This also improves air flow in the vineyard, allaying many
common diseases that plague the region. Sustainability is a
priority, so chemicals are systematically avoided,
substituted by natural compost instead.
The fruit from the harvest is destemmed and the whole
berries given a seven-day cold soak to release colour and
flavour. Fermentation takes place with minimum pigeage
to keep the elegance and finesse of the fruit. The wines are
gently pressed to barrel and matured on lees, receiving
their first racking at final blending. Élevage lasts
for around 18 months in oak barrels. About 25 to 33% new oak
is employed for the villages, 50% for premier cru and 70%
for grand cru, adapted to respective vintages.
With just over five hectares of vineyards, this small gem of
an operation makes tiny quantities of wine. Its portfolio
may be made up of mostly villages wines, but they are
invariably single lieu-dit cuvées which, under Guillaume’s
perfectionist rigour, become elevated expressions: opulent
and elegant, replete with intense fruit flavour.
Guillaume Tardy of Domaine Jean Tardy
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Another vintage,
another great set of wines here – Guillaume has
captured the energy of the vintage but not at the
expense of dilution – well done!
— Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report
It is such a shame that Guillaume does
not have some of the grandiose crus of his
neighbours because the quality of the wines he is
making from the ones he does have is simply
exceptional . .
— Neil Martin |
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There has been a tangible escalation in quality since
Guillaume Tardy took over the domaine. Like many of his
friends and contemporaries, he is committed to continuous
progress, crafting expressive finessed Côte de Nuits reds of
excellent purity and depth. These are terroir-focused wines
that are rich and silky smooth in texture, Pinots that glide
across the palate.
Domaine Jean Tardy has become an ever-essential Burgundy
label that has gained a prominent foothold in the high-end
restaurant scene in France and across Europe. We have seen
bottles of Jean Tardy in top restaurants’ lists and in the
“exclusive” (meaning: the owner has to agree to sell you a
bottle) sections of the better bottle shops around Burgundy.
There is always a certain aura about
Domaine Jean Tardy’s wines; they feel like a secret
reserved for people who deserve to know it. But now
that we’re in on the secret, it’s clear why the
privileged few see this as one of the finest
producers in the Côte d’Or. It is an immense honour
to be able to offer these superb Burgundy gems from
the ebullient and delectable 2017 vintage today, all
landed and available.
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The wines are all available in stock. The offer is valid
thru 6 March 2020. Orders will be processed subject to
availability and final written confirmation. Full payment is
required no later than 7 days after confirmation invoice is
sent in order to confirm the purchase. No reservation is
allowed. All terms and conditions apply.
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The Offer
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- OFFER VALID ONLY UNTIL
6 March 2020
- ALLOCATION RULES MAY APPLY TO ENSURE
FAIR DISTRIBUTION
- PRICES ARE QUOTED nett in SGD
- SUBJECT TO FINAL WRITTEN CONFIRMATIOn
** labels / photos may not represent actual
bottle **
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Bourgogne-Hautes
Côtes de Nuits “Cuvée Maëlie” 2017
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S$ 48 / 750 ml for
3-bottles or more
S$ 51 / 750 ml
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Named for
Guillaume’s daughter. Vines from
Concoeur, just above
Vosne-Romanée; 40-year-old vines,
no new oak, rather with one- and
two-year-old barrels.
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“Ooh, that’s a bright berry fruit – so fine.
Growing with florals too. In the mouth lots
of intensity, more weight in the middle, a
very modest roll of ripe tannin across the
palate . .” Bill Nanson
“Attractive pink purple, with a lively fresh
pinot nose, floral, and the same really
pretty style yet with a decent weight of
fruit and an attractive finish.” Jasper
Morris
“This saline-inflected effort is
refreshing and delicious and should drink
well early.” Allen Meadows
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Guillaume has
such a ‘villages sweet spot’ – these wines would be
my choice before many, many 1er crus – well done!
— Bill Nanson
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Fixin “La
Place” 2017
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S$ 77 / 750 ml
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The lieu-dit, near
Fissey. 40-45-year-old vines, near
the Route des Grands Crus. 35-40%
new oak.
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“Guillaume Tardy acquired this 0.41ha
lieu-dit in 2006, which was a smart move
given how land prices have increased since
then. The 45-year-old vines have produced a
wine with appealing texture, the mulberry
and sweet spice flavours embellished by
one-third new wood.” TA 91
“Cushioned but pure dark fruit. Lovely in
the mouth – vibrating with flavour – some
oak texture but will fade easily. This has
beautiful freshness . .” Bill Nanson
“This is a quality Fixin villages that
should drink well early but should also be
capable of rewarding 4 to 7 years of
keeping.” Allen Meadows
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Nuits-Saint-Georges
V. V. “Au Bas de Combe” 2017
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S$ 100 / 750 ml for
3-bottles or more
S$ 105 / 750 ml
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80-year-old vines
– on the border of Vosne and Nuits
– the oldest of the domaine. Small
grapes, low yields but naturally
concentrated.
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“A village wine it may be, but this
single-parcel red comes from an 80-year-old
vineyard and is as good as many premier cru
bottlings. It is ripe, dense and appealingly
textured, with some tannic backbone,
attractive 40% new wood and a slight
volatile lift.” TA
92
“Big, serious, depth of dark-fruited aroma –
there’s much here. Fresh entry – wider, but
good acidity, still driving though less
direct than the Chambolle – a little more
finishing texture. More floral finishing –
bravo villages again.” Bill Nanson
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Gevrey-Chambertin
V. V. “Champerrier” 2017
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S$ 100 / 750 ml for
3-bottles or more
S$ 105 / 750 ml
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60-year-old vines
whose roots go directly into the
base rock.
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“The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières
Vieilles Vignes comes from 65-year-old
vines. It has one of the best aromatics from
the domaine this year, featuring billowing,
seductive black cherry, fig and raspberry
confit aromas. The palate is medium-bodied
with fine tannin, good balance and a keen
thread of acidity that drives through the
concentrated black fruit on the finish.” NM 90-92
“High tones and depth – a very silky nose,
but tighter than the previous wines. Silky,
cushioned some sucrosity – fine acidity but
so cushioned that you hardly notice – ooh
becoming more mineral in the finish. Long.
Ooh, that’s excellent and very, very
drinkable.” Bill Nanson
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You might
categorise Tardy’s wines as leaning to the more
modern, intense side of Vosne-Romanée winemaking,
not unlike, say, Maxime Cheurlin at Domaine Georges
Noëllat.
— Neil Martin
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Chambolle-Musigny
“Les Athets” 2017
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S$ 119 / 750 ml
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50-year-old vines.
Lost about one-third, compared to
many this was a good result.
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“Guillaume Tardy’s deliciously drinkable
village Chambolle comes from a 0.32ha parcel
that varies in age between 40 and 80 years
old. The one-third new oak is very stylishly
done, adding some gloss and aroma to a
floral, mineral, energetic palate.” TA 92
“Lots of colour like the others. Ooh, what a
lovely, floral, round aroma. Big in the
mouth, intense, lots of acidity but so much
flavour energy too. This is driving,
delicious wine. To wait a little time – 1-2
years – but gorgeous. I love the fine, fine
finishing grain and matching flavour.
Bravo!” Bill Nanson
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Vosne-Romanée
“Vigneux” 2017
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S$ 126 / 750 ml
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“Guillaume Tardy sources his
impressive village Vosne from a 32-year-old
block on the north side of the appellation,
close to Les Suchots. Deeply coloured, with
some subtle reduction, it has layers of
sweet, intensely aromatic fruit from small
berries (millerands) framed by one-third new
oak. Underlying zip and acidity give the
wine a fresh, sappy finish.” TA 92
“Dense core of purple. This is heady yet
still restrained, and very typical of Vosne
on the nose, clean, pure, fresh and intense.
Just on the red side, with cherry/raspberry
notes, plenty of energy, rather impressive.”
JM 90-91
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This year, I
would single out the Nuits Saint-Georges Aux
Argillas and Gevrey-Chambertin Champs
Perrières as potentially Tardy’s best cuvées.
— Neil Martin
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Nuits-Saint-Georges
1er Cru “Aux Argillas” 2017
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S$ 150 / 750 ml for
3-bottles or more
S$ 158 / 750 ml
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From the north of
Nuits, not to be confused with the
southern Argillières. 50% new oak.
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“One of a pair of impressive Nuits premiers
crus in Guillaume Tardy’s range, again
located on the Vosne side of the village.
This comes from clay soils, as its name
suggests, and there’s a little bit of
influence from the combe here, but it’s
still a smooth, supple Pinot with stylish
oak, silky tannins and a refreshing tang on
the finish.” TA
92
“A fine width but much tighter below. The
width and top notes are expressive. Energy
and intensity. Complexity, more oak texture
but depth and complexity. Long finishing and
very pretty length too.” Bill Nanson
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Echézeaux
Grand Cru V. V. “Les Treux” 2017
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S$ 410 / 750 ml
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On the flat near
Grands-Echézeaux. 80-year-old
vines.
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“Made with fruit from a 0.35ha parcel in the
Les Treux climat - and happy to advertise
the fact on the label - this has the
intensity you’d expect from 80-year-old
vines. Complex, structured and still very
young, this is a rich, balanced and finely
crafted Échézeaux with the concentration to
age.” TA 95
“Lots of colour. Deep, dark, brooding, yet
opening out and becoming floral to add to
the fruit. Bigger in the mouth, no fat, a
fine layer of very fine tannin. Stable but
fine acidity – a wine that simply sits, very
slowly releasing its wares. A wine that’s
compact but perfectly put together . .
Excellent wine.” Bill Nanson
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TERMS
& CONDITIONS
- Prices are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD)
nett, ex-cellar Singapore, valid until 6 March
2020.
- Prices are for single bottle size (750 ML)
unless otherwise specified.
- Orders will be processed subject to remaining
availability and final written confirmation.
- Confirmation may take 1-2 working days.
Allocation rules may apply.
- Full payment must be made no later than 7 days
after invoice date to confirm the order. We
reserve the right to redistribute wines ordered
not honoured by timely payment or sufficient
mutually agreeable notice.
- This offer is non-transferable and cannot be
used in conjunction with other offers and/or
promotions.
- Wines sold are not returnable.
- Delivery fee is waived for purchases over $500
before GST in a single receipt to a single
Singapore address. Otherwise S$25 delivery fee
per address applies. Please allow a few days to
coordinate collection or delivery.
- Order(s) are to be collected/delivered within
1 month upon completion of sale. Failure to take
delivery / collect goods will result in storage
fees being charged to your account.
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