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Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a really classy bouquet, perhaps more traditional in style compared to Perrot-Minot’s other Grand Crus, earthier with more sous-bois scents, but just as intense. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, corpulent tannins that render this a very voluminous and mouth-filling Mazoyères. Maybe the Chapelle-Chambertin has more nervosité, though this boasts and extremely long aftertaste and a persuasive sense of grandeur.Inc. VAT£3,491.89 -
Burghound (91-94)
‘Outstanding’ A pretty, cool and airy nose is comprised by aromas of maraschino cherry laced with both earth and a plethora of floral elements. The sleek, intense and wonderfully mineral-driven middle weight flavors possess an almost pungent salinity on the bitter cherry-inflected finish that flashes superb length. Like the Gevrey villages, if this can develop more depth with time in bottle this could be a knock-out.Inc. VAT£841.09 -
(6x75cl) 2017Burghound (90-92)
A relatively high-toned, airy and cool nose features notes of pomegranate, red cherry, violets and a touch of the sauvage. The delicious and pure middle weight flavors display excellent delineation on the focused, notably firm and moderately austere finish that offers very fine length. There is a hint of rusticity but overall this is finer than it usually is.Inc. VAT£1,278.04 -
Vinous (89)
The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis en la Rue de Vergy has an attractive earthy bouquet of mainly red fruit and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and supple in the mouth. Not overly complex, but with an appealing sense of rondeur on the finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£685.09 -
Inc. VAT£6,211.78 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges La Richemone Ultra, from a vineyard planted in 1902, is super-finessed and classy. The fruit seems to hover on the palate. Dark cherries, plums, sweet spices and mint are some of the many notes that come together in the glass. The precise, understated finish is beautifully articulated. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030.Inc. VAT£4,264.60 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2012 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Richemoines Cuvee Ultra comes from a small parcel of vines planted back in 1902. It includes 50% whole cluster fruit and there are three barrels this year. It has an enticing bouquet with black cherries, cracked black pepper, tertiary notes and a little undergrowth. The palate has more matiere than the regular cuvee with a fine line of acidity and just a touch more backbone towards the persistent finish. This is very fine and should age well over the next 15 years.Inc. VAT£2,407.09 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru La Richemoines Cuvée Ultra has a clean and precise, mineral-driven bouquet that is a little austere at the moment, but that will fill out. There is great terroir expression here and real energy. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit on the entry. This is nice structured, grippy in the mouth with good tension. What is needs is a little more flesh to develop towards the finish, as it does come across as very linear and strict at the moment. Let's see how it performs in bottle.Inc. VAT£1,172.29 -
Inc. VAT£2,486.29 -
Inc. VAT£2,068.69 -
Vinous (94)
Medium red, a bit less saturated than the Combe d'Orveau Ultra. Brooding, highly complex aromas of black cherry, blackberry, tea leaf, game bird and leather. Dense and very intense, with terrific medicinal reserve to the opulent flavors of dark cherry, dark berries and menthol. Can't match the Combe d'Orveau for sheer perfume but this gripping wine shows outstanding finesse of texture for Nuits-Saint-Georges. Very long and very youthful on the back end.Inc. VAT£6,940.18 -
Vinous (93)
Bright full red. Wonderfully vibrant scents of raspberry, cherry, peppery spices, flowers, licorice and bitter chocolate. Silky, saline and dense, conveying a restrained sweetness and distinct soil complexity to the flavors of dark raspberry and smoky minerals. The wine's richness and depth are perfectly cut by mineral-driven energy. This sharply delineated wine finishes with noble tannins and excellent length.Inc. VAT£1,876.28 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Nuit-Saint-Georges La Richemone Vieilles Vignes "Cuvée Ultra" has a very intense bouquet that threatens to overwhelm the sense: black cherries, boysenberry, violet with hints of sage and orange rind. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that caress the sense, very Vosne-like in style with a satin-textured and very luxurious finish. This will be impossible to resist in its youth so don’t say I didn’t warn you.Inc. VAT£4,105.56 -
Inc. VAT£1,503.49 -
Wine Advocate (92)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts has a tightly wound bouquet, dark plum and raspberry fruit, a touch of blackberry, the oak nicely integrated although it is staying inside its shell for the time being. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red cherry and raspberry fruit, the tannins finer than I was anticipating, the acidity well judged as it segues into a backward but focused, quite structured finish. Christophe Perrot-Minot's Beaux Monts has very good potential. Tasted September 2016.Inc. VAT£1,425.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru has a very attractive, expressive bouquet of quite precocious macerated red cherries, kirsch, orange sorbet and hints of crème de cassis, a little showy but irresistible. The silky-smooth palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, more understated than the aromatics, and the finish is very cohesive and charming. Maybe it would benefit from more length, but it feels very natural and refined at the moment.Inc. VAT£1,809.49 -
Inc. VAT£855.89 -
(6x75cl) 2016Inc. VAT£1,198.40
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Wine Advocate (88)
Always an exuberant, richly fruity wine that shows classic Bordeaux hallmarks, this blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has plenty of black fruits, truffle, graphite and licorice as well as sweet tannins in a medium-bodied, richly fruity, glycerin-endowed style that makes for a very seductive wine meant to be drunk over the next 7-8 years.Inc. VAT£349.61 -
(12x75cl) 2014Vinous - Antonio Galloni (85-87)
The 2014 Petit Bocq is a pretty, fruit-driven red to drink in its youth, while the flavors are vibrant and focused. Silky tannins add texture to a round, supple finish that only adds to the wine's near-term appeal. Sweet red stone fruit, spice and leather add pretty layers of nuance.Inc. VAT£296.98 -
(24x37.5cl) 2014Vinous - Antonio Galloni (85-87)
The 2014 Petit Bocq is a pretty, fruit-driven red to drink in its youth, while the flavors are vibrant and focused. Silky tannins add texture to a round, supple finish that only adds to the wine's near-term appeal. Sweet red stone fruit, spice and leather add pretty layers of nuance.Inc. VAT£324.41 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)
The 2019 Petit Bocq is a stylish, exuberant Saint-Estèphe to drink now and over the next decade. Plush dark fruit, spice, leather, scorched earth, menthol and chocolate are pushed forward. There is so much to like, starting with the wine's engaging personality.Inc. VAT£255.80 -
(1x600cl) 2020Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Petit Bocq has a fresh and delineated bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and cedar scents that blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite structured with good density, sappy with a well-defined, graphite-tinged finish. This lingers long in the mouth, a superb Petit Bocq that is one of the best recent vintages that I have tasted.Inc. VAT£261.07 -
(12x37.5cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2021 Petit Bocq has an attractive bouquet of well-defined, Cabernet-driven black fruit, plus touches of graphite and menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, good density and gentle grip, leading to a clean, focused finish. This is a promising and seemingly well-crafted Saint-Estèphe.Inc. VAT£180.80 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2021 Petit Bocq has an attractive bouquet of well-defined, Cabernet-driven black fruit, plus touches of graphite and menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, good density and gentle grip, leading to a clean, focused finish. This is a promising and seemingly well-crafted Saint-Estèphe.Inc. VAT£269.27 -
(6x75cl) 2020Unveiling an exquisite blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, the Clos Cantenac Petit Cantenac 2020 is a distinguished product of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Handcrafted by Clos Cantenac, a renowned boutique wine producer, each bottle reflects the rich lineage of Saint Emilion terroir with its alluring intensity and elegance. The wine's creation process encompasses meticulous grape-sorting, cold pre-fermentation and ageing in oak barrels for up to 15 months, rendering a captivating expression of fruit and terroir.
Embracing a delectable spectrum of black cherry, ripe plum and intricate hints of spice on the nose, this wine pirouettes on the palate with velvety tannins and a delicately balanced acidity. The Clos Cantenac Petit Cantenac 2020 reaches the apotheosis of refinement, promising an unrivalled sensory experience for those seeking a luxurious indulgent delight.
Inc. VAT£148.40 -
(6x75cl) 2019Inc. VAT£140.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2018 Petit Gravet Aîné dazzles right out of the bottle. Franc signatures are front and center in Saint-Émilion that boasts magnificent aromatic presence as well as depth. Rose petal, mocha, kirsch, menthol and sage are some of the many notes that open with some coaxing. A few years in bottle will do wonders for the tannins. Aside from the wine's striking beauty, Petit Gravet Aîné is one of the most unique, distinctive wines in Bordeaux, the sort of wine that remains seared on your memory. In a word: magnificent!Inc. VAT£413.38 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Coming from vines near Canon La Gaffelière and mostly Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Château Petit Gravet Aîné is legit good and plays with the big boys in the vintage. Red and black fruits, sappy herbs, flowers, and a kiss of background oak all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness as well as beautiful finesse, balance, fine tannins, and a great finish. Give it a few years and it should keep for 15+ years, if not longer.Inc. VAT£350.98 -
(6x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Coming from vines near Canon La Gaffelière and mostly Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Château Petit Gravet Aîné is legit good and plays with the big boys in the vintage. Red and black fruits, sappy herbs, flowers, and a kiss of background oak all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness as well as beautiful finesse, balance, fine tannins, and a great finish. Give it a few years and it should keep for 15+ years, if not longer.Inc. VAT£217.49
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Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a really classy bouquet, perhaps more traditional in style compared to Perrot-Minot’s other Grand Crus, earthier with more sous-bois scents, but just as intense. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, corpulent tannins that render this a very voluminous and mouth-filling Mazoyères. Maybe the Chapelle-Chambertin has more nervosité, though this boasts and extremely long aftertaste and a persuasive sense of grandeur.In Bond£2,892.00 -
Burghound (91-94)
‘Outstanding’ A pretty, cool and airy nose is comprised by aromas of maraschino cherry laced with both earth and a plethora of floral elements. The sleek, intense and wonderfully mineral-driven middle weight flavors possess an almost pungent salinity on the bitter cherry-inflected finish that flashes superb length. Like the Gevrey villages, if this can develop more depth with time in bottle this could be a knock-out.In Bond£683.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Burghound (90-92)
A relatively high-toned, airy and cool nose features notes of pomegranate, red cherry, violets and a touch of the sauvage. The delicious and pure middle weight flavors display excellent delineation on the focused, notably firm and moderately austere finish that offers very fine length. There is a hint of rusticity but overall this is finer than it usually is.In Bond£1,049.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis en la Rue de Vergy has an attractive earthy bouquet of mainly red fruit and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and supple in the mouth. Not overly complex, but with an appealing sense of rondeur on the finish. Fine.In Bond£553.00 -
In Bond£5,138.00
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Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges La Richemone Ultra, from a vineyard planted in 1902, is super-finessed and classy. The fruit seems to hover on the palate. Dark cherries, plums, sweet spices and mint are some of the many notes that come together in the glass. The precise, understated finish is beautifully articulated. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030.In Bond£3,518.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2012 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Richemoines Cuvee Ultra comes from a small parcel of vines planted back in 1902. It includes 50% whole cluster fruit and there are three barrels this year. It has an enticing bouquet with black cherries, cracked black pepper, tertiary notes and a little undergrowth. The palate has more matiere than the regular cuvee with a fine line of acidity and just a touch more backbone towards the persistent finish. This is very fine and should age well over the next 15 years.In Bond£1,988.00 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru La Richemoines Cuvée Ultra has a clean and precise, mineral-driven bouquet that is a little austere at the moment, but that will fill out. There is great terroir expression here and real energy. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit on the entry. This is nice structured, grippy in the mouth with good tension. What is needs is a little more flesh to develop towards the finish, as it does come across as very linear and strict at the moment. Let's see how it performs in bottle.In Bond£959.00 -
In Bond£2,054.00
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In Bond£1,706.00
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Vinous (94)
Medium red, a bit less saturated than the Combe d'Orveau Ultra. Brooding, highly complex aromas of black cherry, blackberry, tea leaf, game bird and leather. Dense and very intense, with terrific medicinal reserve to the opulent flavors of dark cherry, dark berries and menthol. Can't match the Combe d'Orveau for sheer perfume but this gripping wine shows outstanding finesse of texture for Nuits-Saint-Georges. Very long and very youthful on the back end.In Bond£5,745.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright full red. Wonderfully vibrant scents of raspberry, cherry, peppery spices, flowers, licorice and bitter chocolate. Silky, saline and dense, conveying a restrained sweetness and distinct soil complexity to the flavors of dark raspberry and smoky minerals. The wine's richness and depth are perfectly cut by mineral-driven energy. This sharply delineated wine finishes with noble tannins and excellent length.In Bond£1,544.33 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Nuit-Saint-Georges La Richemone Vieilles Vignes "Cuvée Ultra" has a very intense bouquet that threatens to overwhelm the sense: black cherries, boysenberry, violet with hints of sage and orange rind. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that caress the sense, very Vosne-like in style with a satin-textured and very luxurious finish. This will be impossible to resist in its youth so don’t say I didn’t warn you.In Bond£3,402.06 -
In Bond£1,235.00
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Wine Advocate (92)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts has a tightly wound bouquet, dark plum and raspberry fruit, a touch of blackberry, the oak nicely integrated although it is staying inside its shell for the time being. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red cherry and raspberry fruit, the tannins finer than I was anticipating, the acidity well judged as it segues into a backward but focused, quite structured finish. Christophe Perrot-Minot's Beaux Monts has very good potential. Tasted September 2016.In Bond£1,170.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru has a very attractive, expressive bouquet of quite precocious macerated red cherries, kirsch, orange sorbet and hints of crème de cassis, a little showy but irresistible. The silky-smooth palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, more understated than the aromatics, and the finish is very cohesive and charming. Maybe it would benefit from more length, but it feels very natural and refined at the moment.In Bond£1,490.00 -
In Bond£694.00
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(6x75cl) 2016In Bond£978.00
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Wine Advocate (88)
Always an exuberant, richly fruity wine that shows classic Bordeaux hallmarks, this blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has plenty of black fruits, truffle, graphite and licorice as well as sweet tannins in a medium-bodied, richly fruity, glycerin-endowed style that makes for a very seductive wine meant to be drunk over the next 7-8 years.In Bond£250.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (85-87)
The 2014 Petit Bocq is a pretty, fruit-driven red to drink in its youth, while the flavors are vibrant and focused. Silky tannins add texture to a round, supple finish that only adds to the wine's near-term appeal. Sweet red stone fruit, spice and leather add pretty layers of nuance.In Bond£209.00 -
(24x37.5cl) 2014
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (85-87)
The 2014 Petit Bocq is a pretty, fruit-driven red to drink in its youth, while the flavors are vibrant and focused. Silky tannins add texture to a round, supple finish that only adds to the wine's near-term appeal. Sweet red stone fruit, spice and leather add pretty layers of nuance.In Bond£229.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)
The 2019 Petit Bocq is a stylish, exuberant Saint-Estèphe to drink now and over the next decade. Plush dark fruit, spice, leather, scorched earth, menthol and chocolate are pushed forward. There is so much to like, starting with the wine's engaging personality.In Bond£192.50 -
(1x600cl) 2020
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2020 Petit Bocq has a fresh and delineated bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and cedar scents that blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite structured with good density, sappy with a well-defined, graphite-tinged finish. This lingers long in the mouth, a superb Petit Bocq that is one of the best recent vintages that I have tasted.In Bond£190.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2021
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2021 Petit Bocq has an attractive bouquet of well-defined, Cabernet-driven black fruit, plus touches of graphite and menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, good density and gentle grip, leading to a clean, focused finish. This is a promising and seemingly well-crafted Saint-Estèphe.In Bond£130.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2021 Petit Bocq has an attractive bouquet of well-defined, Cabernet-driven black fruit, plus touches of graphite and menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, good density and gentle grip, leading to a clean, focused finish. This is a promising and seemingly well-crafted Saint-Estèphe.In Bond£205.15 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Unveiling an exquisite blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, the Clos Cantenac Petit Cantenac 2020 is a distinguished product of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Handcrafted by Clos Cantenac, a renowned boutique wine producer, each bottle reflects the rich lineage of Saint Emilion terroir with its alluring intensity and elegance. The wine's creation process encompasses meticulous grape-sorting, cold pre-fermentation and ageing in oak barrels for up to 15 months, rendering a captivating expression of fruit and terroir.
Embracing a delectable spectrum of black cherry, ripe plum and intricate hints of spice on the nose, this wine pirouettes on the palate with velvety tannins and a delicately balanced acidity. The Clos Cantenac Petit Cantenac 2020 reaches the apotheosis of refinement, promising an unrivalled sensory experience for those seeking a luxurious indulgent delight.
In Bond£103.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019In Bond£96.00
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(12x75cl) 2018
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2018 Petit Gravet Aîné dazzles right out of the bottle. Franc signatures are front and center in Saint-Émilion that boasts magnificent aromatic presence as well as depth. Rose petal, mocha, kirsch, menthol and sage are some of the many notes that open with some coaxing. A few years in bottle will do wonders for the tannins. Aside from the wine's striking beauty, Petit Gravet Aîné is one of the most unique, distinctive wines in Bordeaux, the sort of wine that remains seared on your memory. In a word: magnificent!In Bond£306.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Coming from vines near Canon La Gaffelière and mostly Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Château Petit Gravet Aîné is legit good and plays with the big boys in the vintage. Red and black fruits, sappy herbs, flowers, and a kiss of background oak all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness as well as beautiful finesse, balance, fine tannins, and a great finish. Give it a few years and it should keep for 15+ years, if not longer.In Bond£254.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Coming from vines near Canon La Gaffelière and mostly Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Château Petit Gravet Aîné is legit good and plays with the big boys in the vintage. Red and black fruits, sappy herbs, flowers, and a kiss of background oak all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness as well as beautiful finesse, balance, fine tannins, and a great finish. Give it a few years and it should keep for 15+ years, if not longer.In Bond£162.00
There is a wealth of great French wine outside the ‘Big 4’ (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rhone). The Languedoc Roussillon with it’s herby, robust Mediterranean reds, Provence with its pale, vinous roses, Loire with its flinty Sauvignons, crunchy Cabernet Francs, and endlessly fascinating Chenins, Jura with its old fashioned curiosities… the list goes on. Tradition and terroir are the veins running through them all, making French wines still the most emulated in the world.
