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Decanter (97)
Now almost blanc de noirs, boasting 92% Pinot Noir and just 8% Chardonnay from 60%-70% estate vineyards. La Grande Dame is one of the most affordable of Champagne’s elite prestige set, and the stunning 2008 vintage was intricately engineered by the masterful Dominique Demarville for the long haul. It unites all of the enduring potential of its thundering grands crus with the tension and energy of this legendary season, colliding high-tensile acidity with deep, fine, powdery chalk minerality, bringing its finish into stark focus.Inc. VAT£1,151.38 -
Decanter (97)
Now almost blanc de noirs, boasting 92% Pinot Noir and just 8% Chardonnay from 60%-70% estate vineyards. La Grande Dame is one of the most affordable of Champagne’s elite prestige set, and the stunning 2008 vintage was intricately engineered by the masterful Dominique Demarville for the long haul. It unites all of the enduring potential of its thundering grands crus with the tension and energy of this legendary season, colliding high-tensile acidity with deep, fine, powdery chalk minerality, bringing its finish into stark focus.Inc. VAT£1,233.86 -
Decanter (97)
Now almost blanc de noirs, boasting 92% Pinot Noir and just 8% Chardonnay from 60%-70% estate vineyards. La Grande Dame is one of the most affordable of Champagne’s elite prestige set, and the stunning 2008 vintage was intricately engineered by the masterful Dominique Demarville for the long haul. It unites all of the enduring potential of its thundering grands crus with the tension and energy of this legendary season, colliding high-tensile acidity with deep, fine, powdery chalk minerality, bringing its finish into stark focus.Inc. VAT£745.46 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022.Inc. VAT£159.44 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 La Grande Dame, in magnum, is terrific. It offers a bit more mid-palate presence than the wine from bottle. Citrus confit, orchard fruit, white flowers and spice are beautifully amplified by the big bottle. Brisk acids pull it all together on the vibrant finish. In large format, the 2015 Grande Dame is seriously beautiful and vivid. Disgorged June 2024.Inc. VAT£175.20 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 La Grande Dame, in magnum, is terrific. It offers a bit more mid-palate presence than the wine from bottle. Citrus confit, orchard fruit, white flowers and spice are beautifully amplified by the big bottle. Brisk acids pull it all together on the vibrant finish. In large format, the 2015 Grande Dame is seriously beautiful and vivid. Disgorged June 2024.Inc. VAT£608.66 -
(6x75cl) 2012Breathtakingly complex, the Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame X Yayoi Kusama 2012 is an exquisite blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Born from the prestigious Veuve Clicquot vineyards in Reims, France, it boasts an impressive palette punctuated by hints of stone fruit, toasted nuts, and spice. The culmination of meticulous selection and assemblage of the Maison's eight historic Grands Crus is masterfully showcased in this edition.
Marking the partnership with renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, the bottle is adorned in her vibrant, polka dot artwork, marrying perfectly with the wine's energetic effervescence and luminous clarity. The collaboration pays homage to Madame Clicquot, the Grande Dame de la Champagne. Each bottle encapsulates the house's enduring commitment to push boundaries in wine-making. Revered among the world's top Champagne vintages, the Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame X Yayoi Kusama 2012 offers unparalleled sophistication, making it a remarkable addition to any collection.
Inc. VAT£852.26 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022.Inc. VAT£594.26 -
(6x75cl) NVWine Spectator (91)
The color of ballet shoes, this offers a floral nose partnered with a rich palate of flavor, subtly woven with brioche, toasted nut, black raspberry, apricot and graphite notes. This vibrant wine maintains a sense of elegance throughout.Inc. VAT£357.86 -
(3x75cl) 1990Inc. VAT£990.74 -
(6x75cl) 1982Inc. VAT£1,327.49 -
(4x75cl) 1988Inc. VAT£1,083.40 -
(1x75cl) 1989Inc. VAT£351.85 -
(6x75cl) 1999Inc. VAT£1,057.49
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(1x300cl) 2002Vinous (89)
Pale gold. Tangerine and white peach on the nose, with notes of chalk and cinnamon lending vivacity. Firm and tangy on entry, then gains flesh and sweetness in the middle palate and offers deeper pear and melon qualities. Nicely marries richness and energy, and finishes with good clarity and resonating notes of soft citrus and orchard fruits. I get more energy here than I've seen in many recent bottlings from this house.Inc. VAT£567.23 -
Decanter (96)
It is quite something to be invited to the launch of Champagne Veuve Clicquot 2008 at Clos des Lambrays, one of the finest grands crus of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and acquired by LVMH in April 2014. It was rumoured to have paid close to €100m. The Veuve Clicquot 2008 is VC Chef de Caves Dominique Demarville’s first solo vintage. What fascinated him at Lambrays was winemaker Thierry Brouin’s consummate talent in capturing from the red iron-rich soil a wonderfully bright character in the wine- so fresh, rich yet elegant, density and delicacy in magical harmony. The same can be said for my two coups de coeur in Clicquot 2008. --- Veuve Clicquot 2008 (Magnum) --- Shimmering green-gold. Easily up several notches from the bottle. Perfect balance of freshness, ripe acidity and complex vinosity to come. Near perfect wine, patina of seasoned spice of subtle oak. --- Elegant and complex Champagne with plenty of fine mousse and flavours of toast, smoke and roasted fruit notes to balance the fresh acidity. A refined and refreshing fullbodied wine in a gastronomic style with the potential to drink well for many years.Inc. VAT£484.24 -
(6x150cl) NVWine Spectator (92)
Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note.Inc. VAT£601.28 -
Wine Spectator (92)
Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note.Inc. VAT£251.44 -
Inc. VAT£1,774.54 -
Vinous (94)
The intensely-hued NV Extra Brut Rosé Les Monts de Vertus is impressive and quite delicious. Ample and inviting on the palate, the Monts de Vertus possesses notable depth. Dark cherry, kirsch, blood orange and cinnamon all meld together. All the elements fall into place effortlessly with this 100% Pinot Noir done in the saignée style. The combination of intense fruit and low dosage is quite simply beguiling. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: January, 2023.Inc. VAT£479.93 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The NV Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is another highlight in this range from Veuve Fourny & Fils. Dried flowers, herbs and dried orchard fruit confer tons of bright, savory intensity to play off the wine's decidedly phenolic feel. There's terrific palate presence and structure here, not to mention the complexity to make this an extremely versatile Champagne for the dinner table. I loved it. Lot 72451. Disgorged: November 2024.Inc. VAT£460.63 -
(6x75cl) NVCrafted by Veuve Fourny, a top-tier artisanal producer in Vertus, the Veuve Fourny Grande Reserve Brut 1er Cru NV NV is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Precision and harmony are found in this champagne, primarily derived from Premier Cru vineyards. Vinified in stainless steel, with an admixture of older oak casks and partial malolactic fermentation, the wine acquires a delicate, sophisticated base—further matured on lees for 3 years, imparting a rich complexity. Its lush bouquet reveals fruitful notes of ripe apples, toasted brioche, and a hint of mineral undertones. Bold without complexity loss, it exhibits a fine balance between acidity and freshness. Developing added depth with age, the Veuve Fourny Grande Reserve Brut 1er Cru NV NV leaves an indelible mark in one's wine journey—an authentic reflection of Vertus terroir.
Inc. VAT£459.79 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, warm earth on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. This is nothing short of a wondrous Pomerol from Alexandre Thienpont. Tasted January 2016.Inc. VAT£2,914.14 -
(12x75cl) 1990Wine Advocate (92)
The 1990 Vieux Château Certan is drinking exceptionally well at the moment, although it does not quite possess the charm of the 1989. There is more primary fruit here than the previous vintage: black cherries, iodine and boysenberry, mingling with clove and tarry aromas that emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is similar depth here to the 1989 and yet the finish does not quite deliver the same delineation, although that cheeky dab of kirsch is pure delight. This is a great VCC, although I did notice that over a period of an hour, it fails to keep pace with the ever-meliorating 1989. Tasted January 2016.Inc. VAT£3,934.87 -
Wine Advocate (84)
Disappointing following bottling, this green-flavored, herbaceous, medium-bodied wine exhibits spice and red fruit notes, but it tastes underripe and meagerly-endowed. Anticipated maturity: now-2006.Inc. VAT£1,439.80 -
(12x75cl) 1995Wine Spectator (95)
Wonderful fruit and texture. Best VCC I have ever tasted. Dark-colored, and bubbling over with blackberry and raspberry character with undertones of chocolate, mint and vanilla. Full-bodied, with very velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. 3,800 cases made.Inc. VAT£2,659.74 -
(12x75cl) 2000Wine Spectator (100)
Absolutely gorgeous aromas, with mineral, licorice and hints of orange peel. Full-bodied, with super, fine tannins. Has class written all over it. Score range: 95-100Inc. VAT£3,347.95 -
Wine Spectator (100)
Absolutely gorgeous aromas, with mineral, licorice and hints of orange peel. Full-bodied, with super, fine tannins. Has class written all over it. Score range: 95-100Inc. VAT£1,947.60 -
Wine Spectator (94)
Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, vanilla and chocolate, with pure fruit. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in texture. A gorgeous and seductive young wine. This is 25 percent Cabernet Franc (normally it's 15 percent). Best after 2009. 4,585 cases made. -JSInc. VAT£2,029.61 -
Inc. VAT£2,887.61
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Decanter (97)
Now almost blanc de noirs, boasting 92% Pinot Noir and just 8% Chardonnay from 60%-70% estate vineyards. La Grande Dame is one of the most affordable of Champagne’s elite prestige set, and the stunning 2008 vintage was intricately engineered by the masterful Dominique Demarville for the long haul. It unites all of the enduring potential of its thundering grands crus with the tension and energy of this legendary season, colliding high-tensile acidity with deep, fine, powdery chalk minerality, bringing its finish into stark focus.In Bond£948.00 -
Decanter (97)
Now almost blanc de noirs, boasting 92% Pinot Noir and just 8% Chardonnay from 60%-70% estate vineyards. La Grande Dame is one of the most affordable of Champagne’s elite prestige set, and the stunning 2008 vintage was intricately engineered by the masterful Dominique Demarville for the long haul. It unites all of the enduring potential of its thundering grands crus with the tension and energy of this legendary season, colliding high-tensile acidity with deep, fine, powdery chalk minerality, bringing its finish into stark focus.In Bond£1,011.00 -
Decanter (97)
Now almost blanc de noirs, boasting 92% Pinot Noir and just 8% Chardonnay from 60%-70% estate vineyards. La Grande Dame is one of the most affordable of Champagne’s elite prestige set, and the stunning 2008 vintage was intricately engineered by the masterful Dominique Demarville for the long haul. It unites all of the enduring potential of its thundering grands crus with the tension and energy of this legendary season, colliding high-tensile acidity with deep, fine, powdery chalk minerality, bringing its finish into stark focus.In Bond£604.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022.In Bond£130.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 La Grande Dame, in magnum, is terrific. It offers a bit more mid-palate presence than the wine from bottle. Citrus confit, orchard fruit, white flowers and spice are beautifully amplified by the big bottle. Brisk acids pull it all together on the vibrant finish. In large format, the 2015 Grande Dame is seriously beautiful and vivid. Disgorged June 2024.Inc. VAT£175.20 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 La Grande Dame, in magnum, is terrific. It offers a bit more mid-palate presence than the wine from bottle. Citrus confit, orchard fruit, white flowers and spice are beautifully amplified by the big bottle. Brisk acids pull it all together on the vibrant finish. In large format, the 2015 Grande Dame is seriously beautiful and vivid. Disgorged June 2024.In Bond£490.00 -
(6x75cl) 2012
Breathtakingly complex, the Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame X Yayoi Kusama 2012 is an exquisite blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Born from the prestigious Veuve Clicquot vineyards in Reims, France, it boasts an impressive palette punctuated by hints of stone fruit, toasted nuts, and spice. The culmination of meticulous selection and assemblage of the Maison's eight historic Grands Crus is masterfully showcased in this edition.
Marking the partnership with renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, the bottle is adorned in her vibrant, polka dot artwork, marrying perfectly with the wine's energetic effervescence and luminous clarity. The collaboration pays homage to Madame Clicquot, the Grande Dame de la Champagne. Each bottle encapsulates the house's enduring commitment to push boundaries in wine-making. Revered among the world's top Champagne vintages, the Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame X Yayoi Kusama 2012 offers unparalleled sophistication, making it a remarkable addition to any collection.
In Bond£693.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (96)
With a slight preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, this wine is rich and impressive. It is still young, with a crisp edge that makes the fruit shine. Apple and citrus flavors are integrated into a mineral vein. Drink from 2022.In Bond£478.00 -
(6x75cl) NV
Wine Spectator (91)
The color of ballet shoes, this offers a floral nose partnered with a rich palate of flavor, subtly woven with brioche, toasted nut, black raspberry, apricot and graphite notes. This vibrant wine maintains a sense of elegance throughout.In Bond£281.00 -
(3x75cl) 1990In Bond£816.00
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(6x75cl) 1982In Bond£1,087.00
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(4x75cl) 1988In Bond£890.00
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(1x75cl) 1989In Bond£290.00
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(6x75cl) 1999In Bond£862.00
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(1x300cl) 2002
Vinous (89)
Pale gold. Tangerine and white peach on the nose, with notes of chalk and cinnamon lending vivacity. Firm and tangy on entry, then gains flesh and sweetness in the middle palate and offers deeper pear and melon qualities. Nicely marries richness and energy, and finishes with good clarity and resonating notes of soft citrus and orchard fruits. I get more energy here than I've seen in many recent bottlings from this house.In Bond£462.00 -
Decanter (96)
It is quite something to be invited to the launch of Champagne Veuve Clicquot 2008 at Clos des Lambrays, one of the finest grands crus of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and acquired by LVMH in April 2014. It was rumoured to have paid close to €100m. The Veuve Clicquot 2008 is VC Chef de Caves Dominique Demarville’s first solo vintage. What fascinated him at Lambrays was winemaker Thierry Brouin’s consummate talent in capturing from the red iron-rich soil a wonderfully bright character in the wine- so fresh, rich yet elegant, density and delicacy in magical harmony. The same can be said for my two coups de coeur in Clicquot 2008. --- Veuve Clicquot 2008 (Magnum) --- Shimmering green-gold. Easily up several notches from the bottle. Perfect balance of freshness, ripe acidity and complex vinosity to come. Near perfect wine, patina of seasoned spice of subtle oak. --- Elegant and complex Champagne with plenty of fine mousse and flavours of toast, smoke and roasted fruit notes to balance the fresh acidity. A refined and refreshing fullbodied wine in a gastronomic style with the potential to drink well for many years.In Bond£387.00 -
(6x150cl) NV
Wine Spectator (92)
Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note.In Bond£468.00 -
Wine Spectator (92)
Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note.In Bond£193.00 -
In Bond£1,465.00
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Vinous (94)
The intensely-hued NV Extra Brut Rosé Les Monts de Vertus is impressive and quite delicious. Ample and inviting on the palate, the Monts de Vertus possesses notable depth. Dark cherry, kirsch, blood orange and cinnamon all meld together. All the elements fall into place effortlessly with this 100% Pinot Noir done in the saignée style. The combination of intense fruit and low dosage is quite simply beguiling. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: January, 2023.In Bond£380.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The NV Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is another highlight in this range from Veuve Fourny & Fils. Dried flowers, herbs and dried orchard fruit confer tons of bright, savory intensity to play off the wine's decidedly phenolic feel. There's terrific palate presence and structure here, not to mention the complexity to make this an extremely versatile Champagne for the dinner table. I loved it. Lot 72451. Disgorged: November 2024.In Bond£363.92 -
(6x75cl) NV
Crafted by Veuve Fourny, a top-tier artisanal producer in Vertus, the Veuve Fourny Grande Reserve Brut 1er Cru NV NV is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Precision and harmony are found in this champagne, primarily derived from Premier Cru vineyards. Vinified in stainless steel, with an admixture of older oak casks and partial malolactic fermentation, the wine acquires a delicate, sophisticated base—further matured on lees for 3 years, imparting a rich complexity. Its lush bouquet reveals fruitful notes of ripe apples, toasted brioche, and a hint of mineral undertones. Bold without complexity loss, it exhibits a fine balance between acidity and freshness. Developing added depth with age, the Veuve Fourny Grande Reserve Brut 1er Cru NV NV leaves an indelible mark in one's wine journey—an authentic reflection of Vertus terroir.
In Bond£363.92 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, warm earth on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. This is nothing short of a wondrous Pomerol from Alexandre Thienpont. Tasted January 2016.In Bond£2,394.00 -
(12x75cl) 1990
Wine Advocate (92)
The 1990 Vieux Château Certan is drinking exceptionally well at the moment, although it does not quite possess the charm of the 1989. There is more primary fruit here than the previous vintage: black cherries, iodine and boysenberry, mingling with clove and tarry aromas that emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is similar depth here to the 1989 and yet the finish does not quite deliver the same delineation, although that cheeky dab of kirsch is pure delight. This is a great VCC, although I did notice that over a period of an hour, it fails to keep pace with the ever-meliorating 1989. Tasted January 2016.In Bond£3,247.00 -
Wine Advocate (84)
Disappointing following bottling, this green-flavored, herbaceous, medium-bodied wine exhibits spice and red fruit notes, but it tastes underripe and meagerly-endowed. Anticipated maturity: now-2006.Inc. VAT£1,396.80 -
(12x75cl) 1995
Wine Spectator (95)
Wonderful fruit and texture. Best VCC I have ever tasted. Dark-colored, and bubbling over with blackberry and raspberry character with undertones of chocolate, mint and vanilla. Full-bodied, with very velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. 3,800 cases made.In Bond£2,182.00 -
(12x75cl) 2000
Wine Spectator (100)
Absolutely gorgeous aromas, with mineral, licorice and hints of orange peel. Full-bodied, with super, fine tannins. Has class written all over it. Score range: 95-100In Bond£2,750.00 -
Wine Spectator (100)
Absolutely gorgeous aromas, with mineral, licorice and hints of orange peel. Full-bodied, with super, fine tannins. Has class written all over it. Score range: 95-100Inc. VAT£1,947.60 -
Wine Spectator (94)
Fabulous aromas of crushed berries, vanilla and chocolate, with pure fruit. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in texture. A gorgeous and seductive young wine. This is 25 percent Cabernet Franc (normally it's 15 percent). Best after 2009. 4,585 cases made. -JSIn Bond£1,650.00 -
In Bond£2,365.00
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.
