What's New on Cru
At Cru World Wine, we're committed to bringing our customers the best possible selection of fine wines, and that's why we're constantly updating our "What's New on Cru" page with the latest releases and exciting new finds. Whether you're a seasoned wine collector or just starting out on your wine journey, we're sure you'll find something to love on our page.
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Our "What's New on Cru" page is also the perfect place to discover new and exciting wines from around the world. From classic Bordeaux and Burgundy to up-and-coming regions like South Africa and Australia, our selection is sure to delight even the most discerning wine lover. And if you're looking for something a little different, be sure to check out our collection of natural wines - these are wines made with minimal intervention, allowing the true expression of the grapes to shine through.
So whether you're looking for the latest vintage from your favorite winery or want to explore new and exciting wine regions, be sure to visit our "What's New on Cru" page. With our constantly evolving selection and unbeatable value, it's the perfect place to discover the world of fine wine.
What's New on Cru
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£3,623.54 |
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Decanter (98)A tasting of each of the seven 2022 Musigny VV sub-sections and an approximate blend hint at a wine of almost voluptuous sensuality, with expressive mulberry and pomegranate fruit and hints of earth, smoke and liquorice that waft from the glass. The texture is powerfully tannic and dense but almost infinitely silky, and there is a dynamic interplay between the perfumed fruit and robust structure. Ideally, wait a decade before opening. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 100 (WI) |
Inc. VAT
£1,093.24 |
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The Wine Independent (100)Deep garnet in color, the 2016 Cos d'Estournel is quite closed to start, requiring a lot of coaxing to bring out profound notions of creme de cassis, wild blueberries, black cherry compote, and rose oil, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, crushed rocks, and dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is both opulent and energetic, revealing loads of perfumed black fruit layers and a plush, polished texture, finishing with epic length and depth. |
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Rhone | 20 | 93 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£299.09 |
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Decanter (93)Some weight of fruit here underneath the measured clove oak. Smooth, ripe, with well-balanced acidity, this has a good sense of balance and elegance. Fresh, with plentiful cinnamon spice and forest berry fruit that's just-ripe, neither over nor under. A fairly compact, early-drinking Hermitage, not a powerful one, but one that has some natural class. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£817.24 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)5 stars. From the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin, towards Brochon. One third whole bunch and 25% new wood. Glowing crimson purple, a little bit deeper than Arnaud’s Ma Cuvée. The oak shows a little less, this has a superb richness of fruit which remains totally fresh. All in red fruit. No question but this will make some great bottles. Really long finish. Tasted: December 2021 |
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California | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£537.64 |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,274.47 |
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California | 6 | - |
Inc. VAT
£490.84 |
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Rhone | 1 | 91 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£199.24 |
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Decanter (91)Only just ripe on the nose, which is surprising for a hot year. Medium-bodied, really quite a fresh feel on the palate, and good energy. Tannins just a touch on the grainy side, but does have focus and intensity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,359.24 |
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Wine Spectator (94)This beauty is creamy and finely knit, showing off lemon cake, apple, floral and mineral flavors. Impeccably balanced and long, this unfolds slowly to reveal an aftertaste that echoes lemon, mineral and spice. Best from 2019 through 2028. 294 cases imported. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£302.44 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Quite different from the 2015 was the 2016 Reserva, a red from a cooler year with good yields, so they were able to increase production of this wine over twofold and increase the quality! It took some seven months to complete fermentation, and the élevage in barrel lasted some 29 months. It has an incredible nose, violets and something musky, intriguing, complex and nuanced, mysterious and difficult to define, with some notes reminiscent of soy sauce. The palate is seamless and with terrific balance, a silky texture and very fine but chalky tannins. This is an amazing Ribera del Duero. 18,834 bottles and 519 magnums produced. It was bottled in April 2019. |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£923.09 |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
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£439.24 |
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The Donatsch Passion Chardonnay 2022 is a masterstroke from the eminent Donatsch family's winery in the picturesque Malans region of Switzerland. Harnessing the unique terroir of the region's limestone-rich soil and cool alpine climate, this spellbinding Chardonnay is meticulously crafted from low-yielding Burgundy clone vines. The grapes are handpicked at optimum ripeness, lending the wine an exquisite balance between acidity and fruit expression. A gradual, controlled fermentation in French oak barrels follows, fortifying the wine's profound depth and complexity. Maturation on lees imparts a creamy texture and enriches its layered nuances. Resplendent with alluring notes of ripe apples, crisp pears, and subtle vanilla, the Donatsch Passion Chardonnay 2022 exudes an elegant minerality. The finish is long, persistent, and endearingly refreshing. A firm favourite amongst true connoisseurs, this Chardonnay encapsulates the Donatsch family's relentless pursuit of viticultural excellence and passion for creating world-class wine. |
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Graubunden | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£443.09 |
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Discover the exquisite delight of Donatsch Passion Pinot Noir 2022 - an exceptional Swiss offering whose refinement and delicacy speak volumes of the mastery of winemaker Thomas Donatsch. This wine hails from the renowned Malanser in the Graubünden region of Switzerland and boasts the fifth-generation expertise of the Donatsch family. Each berry used in Donatsch Passion Pinot Noir 2022 is hand-picked only from old vines that have borne fruit for over 30 years. The wine expresses a fascinating interplay between fruity sweetness and subtle acidity. Its sparkling ruby colour and distinctive aromas of black cherries and subtle earthy tones transport you to the vineyards on the slopes of the Swiss Alps. The carefully executed barrique ageing process brings out robust, refined nuances to delight the palate. Experience the lyrical balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin in Donatsch Passion Pinot Noir 2022 and fall in love with the seductive allure of Swiss Pinot Noir. |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
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£923.09 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95.0 |
Inc. VAT
£4,916.47 |
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One of the oldest estates in the Medoc their wine structures very well to age, a characteristic of the best Bordeaux wines. The 1996 is full bodied with typical muscularity and good concentration. There is lots of ripe tannin but even more fruit presence.
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£301.24 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2019 Echo Lynch Bages is an absolutely joyous second wine. Ripe, plummy and wonderfully forward, the 2019 Echo is all pleasure. The signature of the house style comes through loud and clear. Hints of spice, tobacco and cedar round out the creamy, inviting finish. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£546.83 |
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James Suckling (100)A complex, restrained and deliciously austere cabernet franc with damp earth, oyster shells, blueberries, thyme, rosemary and mushrooms. Super serious and chalky on the palate with lots of dissolved, minerally-textured tannins. Very long and uncompromising! An incredible cabernet franc from Gualtallary by Alejandro Vigil. Extremely pure, mineral and seductive. A fabulous cabernet franc that grows on the palate with remarkable tension and texture. I’d want to drink a bottle now even it can hold extremely well. |
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Basilicata | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£282.41 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Here's a new discovery that I'd like to broadcast far and near. This Riserva is a new wine from Elena Fucci that was initiated with this vintage. It is a limited-edition wine made only in magnums. In fact, I tasted bottle number 1 of 400 made to write this review. The 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva Titolo is a dark and savory expression with an evolved and profound bouquet that covers all the bases. It offers dried fruit and blackberry with smoke, ash and crushed river stone. That mineral identity is the wine's most important defining characteristic. Aglianico tends to deliver astringent tannins, but this Riserva shows excellent integration and structural management. A new benchmark wine for southern Italy has just been created. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,817.54 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,369.09 |
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James Suckling (96-97)Quite a shy nose, but on the palate this is so dense without the slightest hint of heaviness. All red fruits with an almost lemony freshness at the long, intensely mineral finish. Great potential! |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-96+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£324.29 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)Rocking levels of cassis and darker berry fruits, spicy wood, graphite, spring flowers, and chocolate emerge from the 2023 Château Feytit-Clinet, a plump, full-bodied, broad, incredibly sexy 2023 that has sweet tannins and a great finish. It plays in the more ethereal, supple, juicy style of the vintage while still bringing plenty of depth, richness, and length. This tiny château, which is run by Jeremy Chasseuil, continues to fashion brilliant wines that represent incredible values, and it deserves more attention in the market today. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-96+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£318.29 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)Rocking levels of cassis and darker berry fruits, spicy wood, graphite, spring flowers, and chocolate emerge from the 2023 Château Feytit-Clinet, a plump, full-bodied, broad, incredibly sexy 2023 that has sweet tannins and a great finish. It plays in the more ethereal, supple, juicy style of the vintage while still bringing plenty of depth, richness, and length. This tiny château, which is run by Jeremy Chasseuil, continues to fashion brilliant wines that represent incredible values, and it deserves more attention in the market today. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£405.95 |
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James Suckling (98)Lots of ripe fruit here with raisins and wet earth that turn to violets and hot stones. Full-bodied, tannic and powerful with fantastic grip and intensity. Grabs you. Impressive. Drink in 2025. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£489.89 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is quite possibly the most elegant, refined version of this wine I have ever tasted. It does not offer the immediacy or impact of either the 2015 or 2016, but, instead, impresses with its elegance, persistence and total class. Bright floral and spice notes add perfume to a core of red-toned fruit. The 2018 represents another move towards greater finesse at Fontodi. It spent a year in French oak barrel and a second year in cask. |
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£501.89 |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,175.09 |
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Crafted from the paradisiacal vineyards of Fläsch, Switzerland, the Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2022 is an exquisite symphony of taste and aroma. This Swiss pinot noir—produced by the renowned winemakers Martha and Daniel Gantenbein—is impactful yet subtle, a superb exemplar of their understated yet profound approach. Grown in strict limitation, each grape basks in the Alpine sunshine before maturing in oak and cement vats—a delicate combination which bequeaths the wine an unmatched refinement. This garnet fluid marries earthy hints of leather with voluptuous notes of ripe red fruits, all enveloped by an aura of minimal intervention. The Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2022 is perfectly balanced, showcasing a masterful amalgamation of the old and new world winemaking styles. This vintage confirms the Gantenbein's reputation among international connoisseurs as a pioneer in pinot noir cultivation, thereby inviting discerning palates to journey into the depths of its extraordinary richness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£551.38 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2022 Chablis Vosgros 1er Cru takes a little more time to open on the nose than Picq's other cuvées but eventually reveals eucalyptus-tinged citrus fruit flanked by wet stone aromas. The palate is very well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, very saline but with a countervailing, almost honeyed element keeping this on its toes. This is a brilliant follow-up to the 2021. |
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Piedmont | 7 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£927.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)Translucent ruby, the 2018 Barolo Monprivato is open and giving in its perfume of dried apricot, orange peel, saline earth, and raspberry. It is medium-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins, it is an elegant red revealing notes of wild strawberries, cardamom, and salty soil. A very pretty style, it is drinking beautifully now. Drink 2023-2040. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£145.24 |
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James Suckling (93)Deep, dark and rich fruit, from plums to berries. Full bodied, layered, dense and very rich. Best after 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£416.44 |
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Decanter (97)Grattamacco is one of the highest estates in Bolgheri, located just beneath the village of Castagneto Carducci. It has a distinctive contribution of 15% Sangiovese to the blend, along with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This indigenous grape gives the wine a particular freshness and drinkability, rejuvenating the tension of the classic Bordeaux varieties. In 2016, Grattamacco has exceeded itself, with aromas of elegant, youthful red currant fruits integrated with citrus notes and cedar wood. On the palate the wine is perfectly balanced, and more immediately drinkable than some of the other top samples. It has delicious tension and ripeness, with a mediterranean character and a hint of kiwi on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£3,010.00 |
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Decanter (98)A tasting of each of the seven 2022 Musigny VV sub-sections and an approximate blend hint at a wine of almost voluptuous sensuality, with expressive mulberry and pomegranate fruit and hints of earth, smoke and liquorice that waft from the glass. The texture is powerfully tannic and dense but almost infinitely silky, and there is a dynamic interplay between the perfumed fruit and robust structure. Ideally, wait a decade before opening. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 100 (WI) |
In Bond
£895.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)Deep garnet in color, the 2016 Cos d'Estournel is quite closed to start, requiring a lot of coaxing to bring out profound notions of creme de cassis, wild blueberries, black cherry compote, and rose oil, leading to suggestions of Indian spices, crushed rocks, and dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is both opulent and energetic, revealing loads of perfumed black fruit layers and a plush, polished texture, finishing with epic length and depth. |
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Rhone | 20 | 93 (DC) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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Decanter (93)Some weight of fruit here underneath the measured clove oak. Smooth, ripe, with well-balanced acidity, this has a good sense of balance and elegance. Fresh, with plentiful cinnamon spice and forest berry fruit that's just-ripe, neither over nor under. A fairly compact, early-drinking Hermitage, not a powerful one, but one that has some natural class. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
£665.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)5 stars. From the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin, towards Brochon. One third whole bunch and 25% new wood. Glowing crimson purple, a little bit deeper than Arnaud’s Ma Cuvée. The oak shows a little less, this has a superb richness of fruit which remains totally fresh. All in red fruit. No question but this will make some great bottles. Really long finish. Tasted: December 2021 |
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California | 2 | - |
In Bond
£432.00 |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,030.00 |
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California | 6 | - |
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£393.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 91 (DC) |
In Bond
£150.00 |
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Decanter (91)Only just ripe on the nose, which is surprising for a hot year. Medium-bodied, really quite a fresh feel on the palate, and good energy. Tannins just a touch on the grainy side, but does have focus and intensity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
£1,950.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)This beauty is creamy and finely knit, showing off lemon cake, apple, floral and mineral flavors. Impeccably balanced and long, this unfolds slowly to reveal an aftertaste that echoes lemon, mineral and spice. Best from 2019 through 2028. 294 cases imported. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£236.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Quite different from the 2015 was the 2016 Reserva, a red from a cooler year with good yields, so they were able to increase production of this wine over twofold and increase the quality! It took some seven months to complete fermentation, and the élevage in barrel lasted some 29 months. It has an incredible nose, violets and something musky, intriguing, complex and nuanced, mysterious and difficult to define, with some notes reminiscent of soy sauce. The palate is seamless and with terrific balance, a silky texture and very fine but chalky tannins. This is an amazing Ribera del Duero. 18,834 bottles and 519 magnums produced. It was bottled in April 2019. |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
In Bond
£750.00 |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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The Donatsch Passion Chardonnay 2022 is a masterstroke from the eminent Donatsch family's winery in the picturesque Malans region of Switzerland. Harnessing the unique terroir of the region's limestone-rich soil and cool alpine climate, this spellbinding Chardonnay is meticulously crafted from low-yielding Burgundy clone vines. The grapes are handpicked at optimum ripeness, lending the wine an exquisite balance between acidity and fruit expression. A gradual, controlled fermentation in French oak barrels follows, fortifying the wine's profound depth and complexity. Maturation on lees imparts a creamy texture and enriches its layered nuances. Resplendent with alluring notes of ripe apples, crisp pears, and subtle vanilla, the Donatsch Passion Chardonnay 2022 exudes an elegant minerality. The finish is long, persistent, and endearingly refreshing. A firm favourite amongst true connoisseurs, this Chardonnay encapsulates the Donatsch family's relentless pursuit of viticultural excellence and passion for creating world-class wine. |
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Graubunden | 2 | - |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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Discover the exquisite delight of Donatsch Passion Pinot Noir 2022 - an exceptional Swiss offering whose refinement and delicacy speak volumes of the mastery of winemaker Thomas Donatsch. This wine hails from the renowned Malanser in the Graubünden region of Switzerland and boasts the fifth-generation expertise of the Donatsch family. Each berry used in Donatsch Passion Pinot Noir 2022 is hand-picked only from old vines that have borne fruit for over 30 years. The wine expresses a fascinating interplay between fruity sweetness and subtle acidity. Its sparkling ruby colour and distinctive aromas of black cherries and subtle earthy tones transport you to the vineyards on the slopes of the Swiss Alps. The carefully executed barrique ageing process brings out robust, refined nuances to delight the palate. Experience the lyrical balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin in Donatsch Passion Pinot Noir 2022 and fall in love with the seductive allure of Swiss Pinot Noir. |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
In Bond
£750.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95.0 |
In Bond
£4,065.00 |
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One of the oldest estates in the Medoc their wine structures very well to age, a characteristic of the best Bordeaux wines. The 1996 is full bodied with typical muscularity and good concentration. There is lots of ripe tannin but even more fruit presence.
More Info
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£235.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2019 Echo Lynch Bages is an absolutely joyous second wine. Ripe, plummy and wonderfully forward, the 2019 Echo is all pleasure. The signature of the house style comes through loud and clear. Hints of spice, tobacco and cedar round out the creamy, inviting finish. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£445.00 |
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James Suckling (100)A complex, restrained and deliciously austere cabernet franc with damp earth, oyster shells, blueberries, thyme, rosemary and mushrooms. Super serious and chalky on the palate with lots of dissolved, minerally-textured tannins. Very long and uncompromising! An incredible cabernet franc from Gualtallary by Alejandro Vigil. Extremely pure, mineral and seductive. A fabulous cabernet franc that grows on the palate with remarkable tension and texture. I’d want to drink a bottle now even it can hold extremely well. |
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Basilicata | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Here's a new discovery that I'd like to broadcast far and near. This Riserva is a new wine from Elena Fucci that was initiated with this vintage. It is a limited-edition wine made only in magnums. In fact, I tasted bottle number 1 of 400 made to write this review. The 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva Titolo is a dark and savory expression with an evolved and profound bouquet that covers all the bases. It offers dried fruit and blackberry with smoke, ash and crushed river stone. That mineral identity is the wine's most important defining characteristic. Aglianico tends to deliver astringent tannins, but this Riserva shows excellent integration and structural management. A new benchmark wine for southern Italy has just been created. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,505.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,955.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)Quite a shy nose, but on the palate this is so dense without the slightest hint of heaviness. All red fruits with an almost lemony freshness at the long, intensely mineral finish. Great potential! |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-96+ (JD) |
In Bond
£251.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)Rocking levels of cassis and darker berry fruits, spicy wood, graphite, spring flowers, and chocolate emerge from the 2023 Château Feytit-Clinet, a plump, full-bodied, broad, incredibly sexy 2023 that has sweet tannins and a great finish. It plays in the more ethereal, supple, juicy style of the vintage while still bringing plenty of depth, richness, and length. This tiny château, which is run by Jeremy Chasseuil, continues to fashion brilliant wines that represent incredible values, and it deserves more attention in the market today. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-96+ (JD) |
In Bond
£246.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)Rocking levels of cassis and darker berry fruits, spicy wood, graphite, spring flowers, and chocolate emerge from the 2023 Château Feytit-Clinet, a plump, full-bodied, broad, incredibly sexy 2023 that has sweet tannins and a great finish. It plays in the more ethereal, supple, juicy style of the vintage while still bringing plenty of depth, richness, and length. This tiny château, which is run by Jeremy Chasseuil, continues to fashion brilliant wines that represent incredible values, and it deserves more attention in the market today. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£312.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Lots of ripe fruit here with raisins and wet earth that turn to violets and hot stones. Full-bodied, tannic and powerful with fantastic grip and intensity. Grabs you. Impressive. Drink in 2025. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is quite possibly the most elegant, refined version of this wine I have ever tasted. It does not offer the immediacy or impact of either the 2015 or 2016, but, instead, impresses with its elegance, persistence and total class. Bright floral and spice notes add perfume to a core of red-toned fruit. The 2018 represents another move towards greater finesse at Fontodi. It spent a year in French oak barrel and a second year in cask. |
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6 | - |
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£399.00 |
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Graubunden | 1 | - |
In Bond
£960.00 |
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Crafted from the paradisiacal vineyards of Fläsch, Switzerland, the Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2022 is an exquisite symphony of taste and aroma. This Swiss pinot noir—produced by the renowned winemakers Martha and Daniel Gantenbein—is impactful yet subtle, a superb exemplar of their understated yet profound approach. Grown in strict limitation, each grape basks in the Alpine sunshine before maturing in oak and cement vats—a delicate combination which bequeaths the wine an unmatched refinement. This garnet fluid marries earthy hints of leather with voluptuous notes of ripe red fruits, all enveloped by an aura of minimal intervention. The Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2022 is perfectly balanced, showcasing a masterful amalgamation of the old and new world winemaking styles. This vintage confirms the Gantenbein's reputation among international connoisseurs as a pioneer in pinot noir cultivation, thereby inviting discerning palates to journey into the depths of its extraordinary richness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£421.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2022 Chablis Vosgros 1er Cru takes a little more time to open on the nose than Picq's other cuvées but eventually reveals eucalyptus-tinged citrus fruit flanked by wet stone aromas. The palate is very well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, very saline but with a countervailing, almost honeyed element keeping this on its toes. This is a brilliant follow-up to the 2021. |
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Piedmont | 7 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
£756.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)Translucent ruby, the 2018 Barolo Monprivato is open and giving in its perfume of dried apricot, orange peel, saline earth, and raspberry. It is medium-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins, it is an elegant red revealing notes of wild strawberries, cardamom, and salty soil. A very pretty style, it is drinking beautifully now. Drink 2023-2040. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93 (JS) |
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£105.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Deep, dark and rich fruit, from plums to berries. Full bodied, layered, dense and very rich. Best after 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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£331.00 |
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Decanter (97)Grattamacco is one of the highest estates in Bolgheri, located just beneath the village of Castagneto Carducci. It has a distinctive contribution of 15% Sangiovese to the blend, along with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This indigenous grape gives the wine a particular freshness and drinkability, rejuvenating the tension of the classic Bordeaux varieties. In 2016, Grattamacco has exceeded itself, with aromas of elegant, youthful red currant fruits integrated with citrus notes and cedar wood. On the palate the wine is perfectly balanced, and more immediately drinkable than some of the other top samples. It has delicious tension and ripeness, with a mediterranean character and a hint of kiwi on the finish. |
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