How Much Should You Pay for Good Burgundy Wine in Singapore?

Knowing burgundy wine in Singapore entails understanding value at various price points and vintages. When you clearly understand what each budget brings, selecting the right bottle becomes easy. This article outlines the anticipated costs, quality indicators, and how PIVĒNE supports each stage of the purchase process.

Burgundy Price Tiers Explained

In Singapore, the Burgundy prices can be broadly classified into three groups:

1. Entry Level (SGD 60-100): Bourgogne labels that have authentic fruit expression and are not very ageing intensive.

2. Mid Range (SGD 100-300): Village names like Beaune, Mercurey and Pommard, and Premier Cru selections which have more substantial complexity.

3. Prestige (SGD 350-600+): Grand Cru wine, Chablis Grand Cru, Montrachet, and other high-quality sites that have depth and permanence.

Entry Level Selections

Bourgogne Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Bourgogne is a common entry-level designation for bottles containing Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, produced by well-known négociants or domaines. A Bourgogne Pinot Noir of 2023 can sell at SGD 70-85 with fresh berry and tender tannin flavours. As a white Burgundy, a 2023 Bourgogne Chardonnay would cost between SGD 80-95 and offer clean apple tastes with faint oak overtones.

Village Wines: Beaune, Mercurey, Pommard

Village names are a less expensive way to create regional identity. A typical Beaune Rouge of 2021 will begin at approximately SGD 120, with bright cherry infusions and soft earthiness. Equally, a 2020 Mercurey from a small domaine costing SGD 110-130 offers a smooth texture and spice. These bottles explain why village names have continued to be among the favoured points of entry by Burgundy lovers.

Mid Range: Premier Cru and Vieilles Vignes

Premier Cru Highlights

Premier Cru represents the finest vineyard locations, characterised by the best soils and optimal exposure. Investing SGD 150-220 will yield wine that reveals depth of complexity, blending to produce notes of toasted oak, minerality, and concentrated fruit. As an example, a 2021 Premier Cru Beaune features exquisite structure and a lasting finish that is not common all the way down.

Vieilles Vignes Bottlings

Wines labelled 'vieilles vignes' (old vines) stand out in intensity and richness. The 2019 Vieilles Vignes Pommard, priced at SGD 200-230, gives a strong cherry and forest-floor scent. These old-vine offerings will be a reward to those who want richer flavour profiles without the need to jump into the upper-end prices.

Prestige Tier: Grand Cru and Iconic Labels

Chablis Grand Cru

Chablis Grand Cru wines are a symbol of mineral limestone and acidity. An average Chablis Grand Cru in 2017 may be priced at SGD 320-400. The accuracy and power in these bottles are such that they elevate any tasting experience to the next level, making them a valued addition to the collections of serious enthusiasts.

Montrachet and Clos de Vougeot

Montrachet and prestigious Clos de Vougeot have a high price tag, often exceeding SGD 600 per bottle. These wines are complex and are developed throughout the generations, which shows painstaking vineyard care and winemaking. They symbolise the best of Burgundian.

Vintage Considerations

Newer vintages will have a different style:

2023: pure acidity, instant attraction.

2021: Well-proportioned, well-balanced fruit.

2020: Thick concentration, firm structure.

2019: Easy to drink tannins, easy to eat flavours.

2017: Traditional building, ageing possibility.

Vintage reputation is also a common pricing factor, with older vintages, such as 2017 and 2020, having higher prices placed on them due to their critical acclaim and ageing potential.

How PIVĒNE Assists Wine Enthusiasts

PIVĒNE focuses on selecting the finest Burgundy wines in Singapore and offers tailored solutions based on individual budgets and preferences. Our team sources directly from renowned domaines, ensuring quality and authenticity.

• Individualised advice informs choices based on the liking of tastes and their purpose.

• With access to limited-allocation labels, rare Grand Cru and Vieilles Vignes bottlings are opened.

• Each purchase is accompanied by detailed tasting notes that cover both vintage characteristics and the impact of terroir, as well as the best-suited food pairing.

• The purchasing experience is made easier, from selection to delivery, through seamless online ordering and dedicated concierge service.

PIVĒNE provides an informed and trustworthy wine-shopping experience by integrating expertise and intimate ties in Burgundy.

Practical Tips for Buying Burgundy in Singapore

• Define Your Budget: Align price tiers with the event or collection goal.
• Pay Attention to the Reliable Producers: Seek the domaines and négociants like Jean Jacques, Berthelemot and Henri Richard.
• Balance Ageing vs. Immediate Drinking: Store higher-tier bottles that have reached maturity in a long-term cellar.
• Seek Expert Advice: Tap into the PIVĒNE’s sommelier expertise and find out secret treasures and newcomers.
  

Conclusion

Paying the right price for Burgundy wine in Singapore marries your taste, occasion and wallet. SGD 85–150 grants approachable elegance. SGD 150–300 uncovers deeper layers in 1er cru. And SGD 300+ opens the world of grand cru rarities. With PIVĒNE’s sommeliers by your side, every bottle becomes a memorable celebration of Burgundy’s storied vineyards.