Beaujolais
Beaujolais, located in eastern France just south of Burgundy, is renowned for its light-bodied red wines made from the Gamay grape. These wines are known for their bright fruit flavors, low tannins, and high acidity. The region boasts ten designated vineyard areas, known as crus, that produce complex and age-worthy wines, including Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Côte de Brouilly.
Beaujolais has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, but it wasn't until the 14th century that wine production became a focus. In the mid-20th century, the region became famous for its Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine made using the carbonic maceration method that is released just weeks after harvest. However, the commercialization and declining quality of this wine led to its reputation suffering in the 1990s.
In recent years, Beaujolais has experienced a resurgence in quality-focused winemaking, led by a group of producers known as the ""Gang of Four"": Jean Foillard, Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton, and Jean-Paul Thévenet. These producers champion natural winemaking practices, avoiding the use of chemicals and focusing on expressing the terroir of their vineyards. Today, Beaujolais is recognized for both its traditional and modern styles of winemaking, with a renewed focus on quality and terroir-driven wines that pair perfectly with a variety of foods, including charcuterie and grilled meats.
Beaujolais
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(12x75cl) 2017The Grand Cour Fleurie Carolon 2017 is an exquisite testament to the mastery of Jean-Louis Dutraive. Cultivated in the revered region of Beaujolais, maker Dutraive's esteemed reputation as a vintner is richly reflected in this wine. Opting for hand-harvested grapes, traditional vinification and an absence of sulpher, the attention to detail is profound.
In its luminous red robe, flavours of ripe cherries, wild raspberries, and a hint of black pepper effloresce on the palate. It's unfiltered, natural style evidences feather-light tannins layered over an indelible mineral backbone. An easy-drinking wine that is delightful in its youth but holds potential for development with discerning ageing.
Buy the Grand Cour Fleurie Carolon 2017 for its unique blend of tradition, terroir and passion. A grand epitome of Jean-Louis Dutraive's uncompromising devotion to natural winemaking. This wine truly articulates the marvel that is Grand Cour Fleurie Carolon 2017.
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Explore the refined elegance of the Grand Cour Fleurie Le Pied de la Rue 2017, a gem in the realm of fine wines. This distinguished red is the spirit of Beaujolais, sourced exclusively from Gamay grapes in the esteemed vineyards of Domaine de la Grand'Cour. Jean-Louis Dutraive, the master vintner, showcases the organic viticulture of Fleurie, weaving together generations of winemaking prowess. Aged in French oak barrels, the 2017 vintage exudes a rich bouquet of crushed raspberries, hints of violet, and a tantalising peppery spice. On the palate, the wine presents a stellar performance of balance, grace and complexity, with supple tannins and a silky finish rendering it a true epitome of French terroir. With accolades from the most respected wine publications, the Grand Cour Fleurie Le Pied de la Rue 2017 unequivocally stands as a testament to Dutraive's dedication to quality and authenticity.
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(12x75cl) 2019Vinous (93)
Shimmering violet. High-pitched red and blue fruit, violet and exotic spice scents are complemented by a floral nuance and a building mineral overtone. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering sappy raspberry, boysenberry, allspice and candied rhubarb flavors and a deeper licorice note on the back half. Closes long and precise, showing subtle tannic grip and repeating floral and mineral qualities.Inc. VAT£348.54 -
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Vinous (94)
Dark magenta. Assertive red and blue fruit and potpourri aromas are complicated by exotic spice, potpourri and smoky mineral accents. Finely detailed, mineral-driven raspberry, boysenberry, Asian spice and candied lavender flavors deepen with aeration while maintaining vivacity. Sappy, seamless and sharply focused on the impressively long, minerally finish, which is framed by polished, well-knit tannins.Inc. VAT£386.64 -
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(12x75cl) 2019Vinous (94)
Glistening ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry, black raspberry, violet and black cardamom scents pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Chewy and tightly wound on entry, offering juicy dark berry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that deepen and slowly spread out through the back half. Shows firm tension and impressive energy on a very long, mineral-driven finish framed by polished, even tannins.Inc. VAT£419.50 -
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(12x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£413.21 -
James Suckling (95)
Gorgeous aromas of stems and spices with crushed berries and beautiful florals. Coffee beans and charcoal, too. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and lovely caressing fruit. Very long and delicious. Made from organic grapes. Very drinkable now but better in a year or two.Inc. VAT£955.44 -
James Suckling (96)
Crushed violets and attractive dark strawberries and raspberries on the nose with a slightly flinty, stony edge of graphite. The palate has depth and density, which set it apart from the Corcelette. More depth and richness here. A long, powerful and deep-set palate. Acidity holds the finish fresh. Needs a year or two. Drink from 2020.Inc. VAT£521.80 -
Vinous (95)
Deep, shimmering violet. Powerful, spice-tinged red and blue fruit preserve and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of musky earth and licorice. Alluringly sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering sappy, mineral-driven black raspberry, cherry liqueur, lavender and five-spice powder flavors that expand through the back half. Finishes extremely long and nervy, with harmonious tannins building steadily and adding solid grip to reverberating cherry and floral notes.Inc. VAT£725.04 -
Vinous (95)
Deep, shimmering violet. Powerful, spice-tinged red and blue fruit preserve and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of musky earth and licorice. Alluringly sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering sappy, mineral-driven black raspberry, cherry liqueur, lavender and five-spice powder flavors that expand through the back half. Finishes extremely long and nervy, with harmonious tannins building steadily and adding solid grip to reverberating cherry and floral notes.Inc. VAT£90.12 -
James Suckling (95)
Racy wild strawberries and raspberries with white pepper, agave and dried herbs. Fresh, medium-bodied palate with silky, refined tannins spreading evenly across the palate. Juicy and bright finish with lovely, herbal allure. Extremely drinkable now, but will hold, too.Inc. VAT£523.90 -
James Suckling (95)
Racy wild strawberries and raspberries with white pepper, agave and dried herbs. Fresh, medium-bodied palate with silky, refined tannins spreading evenly across the palate. Juicy and bright finish with lovely, herbal allure. Extremely drinkable now, but will hold, too.Inc. VAT£573.10 -
James Suckling (95)
This is so lively and vibrant offering aromas of sour cherries, raspberries, dried strawberry bush, white pepper, smoked herbs and pomegranate skins. It’s medium-bodied with a delicacy and freshness to the red fruit highlighted with a clean, juicy acidity. Silky and polished. Beautiful now, but can hold too.Inc. VAT£381.54 -
Vinous (93)
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has another very attractive bouquet with just a touch more fruit intensity than the Côte du Py, wonderful mineralité and tension. Very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little sturdier than the Cuvée Corcelette. There’s fine grip toward the finish with a persistent peppery aftertaste. Be patient.Inc. VAT£401.50 -
Vinous (93)
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has another very attractive bouquet with just a touch more fruit intensity than the Côte du Py, wonderful mineralité and tension. Very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little sturdier than the Cuvée Corcelette. There’s fine grip toward the finish with a persistent peppery aftertaste. Be patient.Inc. VAT£372.70 -
(3x150cl) 2017Vinous (95)
Vibrant ruby. Highly perfumed, smoke- and mineral-accented cherry liqueur, blackberry, candied licorice and cracked pepper scents show superb clarity and a hint of violet. Stains the palate with sweet dark berry preserve, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that display unlikely energy for their depth. The mineral and floral notes drive a strikingly long, penetrating finish that features resonating cherry, floral and mineral notes.Inc. VAT£1,005.36 -
Vinous (95)
Vibrant ruby. Highly perfumed, smoke- and mineral-accented cherry liqueur, blackberry, candied licorice and cracked pepper scents show superb clarity and a hint of violet. Stains the palate with sweet dark berry preserve, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that display unlikely energy for their depth. The mineral and floral notes drive a strikingly long, penetrating finish that features resonating cherry, floral and mineral notes.Inc. VAT£1,020.35 -
Vinous (93)
Vivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, potpourri, earth and smoky minerals. Supple, deeply concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering juicy, spice-kissed raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that slowly turn livelier with air. Delivers an appealing blend of depth and energy and closes with superb clarity and strong persistence, leaving notes of juicy red berries and candied violet behind.Inc. VAT£408.70 -
Vinous (94)
Saturated magenta. Expressive aromas of red and dark fruit preserves, star anise and potpourri pick up a smoky mineral topnote with air. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated raspberry and cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors supported by a core of smoky minerality. At once powerful and lithe, finishing on a gently tannic note with superb, floral- and mineral-driven tenacity.Inc. VAT£385.44
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(12x75cl) 2017
The Grand Cour Fleurie Carolon 2017 is an exquisite testament to the mastery of Jean-Louis Dutraive. Cultivated in the revered region of Beaujolais, maker Dutraive's esteemed reputation as a vintner is richly reflected in this wine. Opting for hand-harvested grapes, traditional vinification and an absence of sulpher, the attention to detail is profound.
In its luminous red robe, flavours of ripe cherries, wild raspberries, and a hint of black pepper effloresce on the palate. It's unfiltered, natural style evidences feather-light tannins layered over an indelible mineral backbone. An easy-drinking wine that is delightful in its youth but holds potential for development with discerning ageing.
Buy the Grand Cour Fleurie Carolon 2017 for its unique blend of tradition, terroir and passion. A grand epitome of Jean-Louis Dutraive's uncompromising devotion to natural winemaking. This wine truly articulates the marvel that is Grand Cour Fleurie Carolon 2017.
In Bond£445.36 -
Explore the refined elegance of the Grand Cour Fleurie Le Pied de la Rue 2017, a gem in the realm of fine wines. This distinguished red is the spirit of Beaujolais, sourced exclusively from Gamay grapes in the esteemed vineyards of Domaine de la Grand'Cour. Jean-Louis Dutraive, the master vintner, showcases the organic viticulture of Fleurie, weaving together generations of winemaking prowess. Aged in French oak barrels, the 2017 vintage exudes a rich bouquet of crushed raspberries, hints of violet, and a tantalising peppery spice. On the palate, the wine presents a stellar performance of balance, grace and complexity, with supple tannins and a silky finish rendering it a true epitome of French terroir. With accolades from the most respected wine publications, the Grand Cour Fleurie Le Pied de la Rue 2017 unequivocally stands as a testament to Dutraive's dedication to quality and authenticity.
In Bond£236.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Vinous (93)
Shimmering violet. High-pitched red and blue fruit, violet and exotic spice scents are complemented by a floral nuance and a building mineral overtone. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering sappy raspberry, boysenberry, allspice and candied rhubarb flavors and a deeper licorice note on the back half. Closes long and precise, showing subtle tannic grip and repeating floral and mineral qualities.In Bond£256.00 -
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Vinous (94)
Dark magenta. Assertive red and blue fruit and potpourri aromas are complicated by exotic spice, potpourri and smoky mineral accents. Finely detailed, mineral-driven raspberry, boysenberry, Asian spice and candied lavender flavors deepen with aeration while maintaining vivacity. Sappy, seamless and sharply focused on the impressively long, minerally finish, which is framed by polished, well-knit tannins.In Bond£285.00 -
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(12x75cl) 2021In Bond£239.00
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(1x75cl) 2015In Bond£71.00
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(12x75cl) 2019
Vinous (94)
Glistening ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry, black raspberry, violet and black cardamom scents pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Chewy and tightly wound on entry, offering juicy dark berry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that deepen and slowly spread out through the back half. Shows firm tension and impressive energy on a very long, mineral-driven finish framed by polished, even tannins.In Bond£311.00 -
In Bond£265.00
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(12x75cl) 2021In Bond£303.00
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James Suckling (95)
Gorgeous aromas of stems and spices with crushed berries and beautiful florals. Coffee beans and charcoal, too. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and lovely caressing fruit. Very long and delicious. Made from organic grapes. Very drinkable now but better in a year or two.In Bond£759.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Crushed violets and attractive dark strawberries and raspberries on the nose with a slightly flinty, stony edge of graphite. The palate has depth and density, which set it apart from the Corcelette. More depth and richness here. A long, powerful and deep-set palate. Acidity holds the finish fresh. Needs a year or two. Drink from 2020.In Bond£399.00 -
Vinous (95)
Deep, shimmering violet. Powerful, spice-tinged red and blue fruit preserve and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of musky earth and licorice. Alluringly sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering sappy, mineral-driven black raspberry, cherry liqueur, lavender and five-spice powder flavors that expand through the back half. Finishes extremely long and nervy, with harmonious tannins building steadily and adding solid grip to reverberating cherry and floral notes.In Bond£567.00 -
Vinous (95)
Deep, shimmering violet. Powerful, spice-tinged red and blue fruit preserve and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of musky earth and licorice. Alluringly sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering sappy, mineral-driven black raspberry, cherry liqueur, lavender and five-spice powder flavors that expand through the back half. Finishes extremely long and nervy, with harmonious tannins building steadily and adding solid grip to reverberating cherry and floral notes.In Bond£72.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Racy wild strawberries and raspberries with white pepper, agave and dried herbs. Fresh, medium-bodied palate with silky, refined tannins spreading evenly across the palate. Juicy and bright finish with lovely, herbal allure. Extremely drinkable now, but will hold, too.In Bond£398.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Racy wild strawberries and raspberries with white pepper, agave and dried herbs. Fresh, medium-bodied palate with silky, refined tannins spreading evenly across the palate. Juicy and bright finish with lovely, herbal allure. Extremely drinkable now, but will hold, too.In Bond£439.00 -
James Suckling (95)
This is so lively and vibrant offering aromas of sour cherries, raspberries, dried strawberry bush, white pepper, smoked herbs and pomegranate skins. It’s medium-bodied with a delicacy and freshness to the red fruit highlighted with a clean, juicy acidity. Silky and polished. Beautiful now, but can hold too.In Bond£283.50 -
Vinous (93)
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has another very attractive bouquet with just a touch more fruit intensity than the Côte du Py, wonderful mineralité and tension. Very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little sturdier than the Cuvée Corcelette. There’s fine grip toward the finish with a persistent peppery aftertaste. Be patient.In Bond£296.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py has another very attractive bouquet with just a touch more fruit intensity than the Côte du Py, wonderful mineralité and tension. Very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a little sturdier than the Cuvée Corcelette. There’s fine grip toward the finish with a persistent peppery aftertaste. Be patient.In Bond£272.00 -
(3x150cl) 2017
Vinous (95)
Vibrant ruby. Highly perfumed, smoke- and mineral-accented cherry liqueur, blackberry, candied licorice and cracked pepper scents show superb clarity and a hint of violet. Stains the palate with sweet dark berry preserve, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that display unlikely energy for their depth. The mineral and floral notes drive a strikingly long, penetrating finish that features resonating cherry, floral and mineral notes.In Bond£818.56 -
Vinous (95)
Vibrant ruby. Highly perfumed, smoke- and mineral-accented cherry liqueur, blackberry, candied licorice and cracked pepper scents show superb clarity and a hint of violet. Stains the palate with sweet dark berry preserve, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that display unlikely energy for their depth. The mineral and floral notes drive a strikingly long, penetrating finish that features resonating cherry, floral and mineral notes.In Bond£831.00 -
Vinous (93)
Vivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, potpourri, earth and smoky minerals. Supple, deeply concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering juicy, spice-kissed raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that slowly turn livelier with air. Delivers an appealing blend of depth and energy and closes with superb clarity and strong persistence, leaving notes of juicy red berries and candied violet behind.In Bond£302.00 -
Vinous (94)
Saturated magenta. Expressive aromas of red and dark fruit preserves, star anise and potpourri pick up a smoky mineral topnote with air. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated raspberry and cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors supported by a core of smoky minerality. At once powerful and lithe, finishing on a gently tannic note with superb, floral- and mineral-driven tenacity.In Bond£284.00
