Jasper on Vintage: 2015 – Red
Hosted by Jasper Morris MW
2015 ranks as one of Burgundy’s preeminent red vintages of recent times, with more than a smattering of stardust to be found along the region’s Route des Grand Crus. Yet, despite the lauded nature of the year, the empirical observations of Jasper Morris MW are no less crucial.
In this episode, Morris delivers his verdict on 2015, cherry-picking a handful of wines from key appellations to make his case, while reviewing the vintage’s talking points, explain what to look out for, and how much staying power you can expect from this celebrated year.
Benjamin Leroux, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Champeaux 2015
Thibault Liger-Belair, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Les Gruenchers 2015
Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru, Clos des Argillieres 2015
Bouchard Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru 2015
Domaine Francois Buffet, Volnay 1er Cru, Clos de la Rougeotte 2015
Comte Armand, Pommard Premier Cru, Clos des Epeneaux Monopole 2015