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Wine Spectator (91)
Shows finesse, along with depth to its honey, candied citrus and mineral flavors. Lovely balance and harmony render it seamless and graceful.Inc. VAT£243.86 -
Experience the refined elegance of the Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2018. Gathered from a century-old single Grenache vineyard in Southern Rhône, the grapes used in this harmonious red incarnate the very soul of the region. Managed by the esteemed Perrin family, pioneers in the organic and biodynamic viticulture, the wine echoes the family's commitment to preserving the natural elegance of the terroir. The 2018 vintage boasts an expressive bouquet of dark berries, black cherries, and spice, unfolding into a deep, velvety structure on the palate. Maturation in oak barrels imparts a delicate hint of toast and vanilla, enhancing complexity and providing an enchanting finish. Wine critics regard the Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2018 as a testament of the family's winemaking prowess and a celebration of the rich biodiversity of the Gigondas commune. Enjoy this liquid poetry paired with robust dishes that complement its intense flavour profile.
Inc. VAT£286.40 -
From the heart of Southern Rhône region, the Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2021 is a striking example of the well-respected winemaking of the Perrin family. This sumptuous French red is obtained from old vine Grenache grapes, rooted in unique soils infused with the fossil of tertiary epochs. The grapes are hand-picked, meticulously sorted, and fermented in a traditional manner, resulting in a wine echoing the rich and complex terroir of Gigondas.
This majestic Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2021 offers a seductive bouquet of dark fruits and spices wrapped in velvety tannins. On the palate, expect profound layers of black cherry, blackberry and clove leading to a persistent, mineral-driven finish. The wine's impressive depth and structure mean it will age gracefully, revealing more savours over time. It's a sophisticated choice, embodying the perfect marriage between innovation and traditional viticulture.
Inc. VAT£364.40 -
Vinous (91-93)
Glass-staining ruby. Aromas of fresh red berries, rose and lavender, with an exotic touch of Asian spices emerging with air. Juicy and precise, offering sweet raspberry and cherry flavors and slow-mounting anise and white pepper notes. The bright finish features very good clarity and lingering sweetness.Inc. VAT£243.60 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest vintage to date, the 2015 Gigondas Le Clos des Tourelles comes from a tiny vineyard located just inside the village of Gigondas. Incorporating a touch of Syrah, this Grenache dominated beauty reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as off the chart notes of black raspberries, black cherries, pepper, garrigue, and tons of that classic Gigondas spice. I wrote “Wow” more than once in my notes and this full-bodied 2015 has ultra-fine tannin, perfect balance, and a stacked mid-palate. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following 15+ years.Inc. VAT£284.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016Wine Advocate (97)
Aged entirely in foudres, the 2016 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles is an amazing effort that may equal Beaucastel's Châteauneuf-du-Pape this vintage. You taste all the components—raspberries, cherries, tree bark, blueberries and spice—but they also merge together seamlessly into a wine that's full-bodied, rich and long yet weightless and supremely agile. Yes, there's early-drinking appeal, but it should age easily through 2035 or so.Inc. VAT£360.80 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
Even better than I remember it being last year, and potentially edging out the L'Argnée this vintage, the 2017 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles is just flat-out terrific juice. From yields around 15 hectoliters per hectare, it's 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, all aged in foudre. Soaring floral notes of rose petals, violets and garrigue appear on the nose, followed by ripe raspberry flavors that flow almost weightlessly across the silky, full-bodied palate. So fine, so elegant, so long, it nearly left me speechless.Inc. VAT£365.98 -
Vinous (93)
Brilliant ruby-red. Powerful, smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry liqueur and lavender scents are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that emerges with air. It's chewy and sharply focused on the palate and displays sappy red and blue fruit, star anise and bitter chocolate flavors with an energizing spike of smoky minerality. Finishes firm and long with polished tannins and a lingering cherry pit note.Inc. VAT£100.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (93)
Brilliant ruby-red. Powerful, smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry liqueur and lavender scents are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that emerges with air. It's chewy and sharply focused on the palate and displays sappy red and blue fruit, star anise and bitter chocolate flavors with an energizing spike of smoky minerality. Finishes firm and long with polished tannins and a lingering cherry pit note.Inc. VAT£371.60 -
Introducing the delightful Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2020, a reflection of capable hands and distinguished terroir. Originating from the renowned Southern Rhône Valley, this wine exhibits the impressive craftsmanship of the Perrin family, true masters of viticulture since 1909. Crafted exclusively in the Clos des Tourelles vineyard, the sole enclosed vineyard within the Gigondas appellation, this wine's organic farming practices allow for a harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault that sings of the wine's provenance.
With a judicious use of whole cluster fermentation, the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2020 showcases a vibrant array of aromas, including blackcurrants, liquorice and spices. Aged in oak foudres, the wine develops complex structure and smoothness that lingers on the palate. A symbol of the Perrin Family's commitment to tradition and quality, this wine encapsulates the nuanced sophistication of Rhône Valley winemaking.
Inc. VAT£319.78 -
Experience the epitome of fine wine with the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021. This exceptionally unique vinous creation stems from the revered Perrin Family, globally noted for their dedication to organic and biodynamic farming in the Southern Rhône. This wine hails from the Gigondas village, the only vineyard within its historic walls, a symbolic testament to the Clos des Tourelles estate's prestigious singularity.
The Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021 is a mastery blend predominantly formed from Grenache grapes, exhibiting an arresting bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices, and licorice highlighted by an intriguing hint of minerality. Crafted following natural fermentation in traditional oak foudres, this wine communicates a superb balance of structure, depth, and finesse, which, when combined with its richly expressed terroir, creates an unforgettable sipping experience.
A worthy investment to indulge in or age, the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021 is indeed an exquisite homage to the Perrin family's commitment to quality and expression of their precious Terroir.
Inc. VAT£322.40 -
(1x75cl) 2019Immerse yourself in the delicate decadence of Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019, a truly distinctive Rhône blend. With grapes hand-harvested from the illustrious limestone-rich soils of southern France, this extraordinary wine embodies the expertise of the revered Perrin family. Noted for their attention to organic and biodynamic principles, the Perrin's have honed their craft over five generations, achieving an unrivalled reputation in their field.
The Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019 promises a rich tapestry of aromas, with intoxicating notes of blackberries, thyme, and dark chocolate. Matured in French oak casks, the wine has a poised balance finished with a silky texture and gentle tannins. Complex and full-bodied, this selection is certain to captivate the discerning palate. Make every sip a celebration with this distinctive southern Rhône blend.
Inc. VAT£98.00 -
Immerse yourself in the delicate decadence of Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019, a truly distinctive Rhône blend. With grapes hand-harvested from the illustrious limestone-rich soils of southern France, this extraordinary wine embodies the expertise of the revered Perrin family. Noted for their attention to organic and biodynamic principles, the Perrin's have honed their craft over five generations, achieving an unrivalled reputation in their field.
The Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019 promises a rich tapestry of aromas, with intoxicating notes of blackberries, thyme, and dark chocolate. Matured in French oak casks, the wine has a poised balance finished with a silky texture and gentle tannins. Complex and full-bodied, this selection is certain to captivate the discerning palate. Make every sip a celebration with this distinctive southern Rhône blend.
Inc. VAT£203.98 -
Inc. VAT£1,598.69 -
Inc. VAT£2,322.80 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is much more reserved on the nose compared to the Charmes-Chambertin, the fruit a little darker. There is something of a crushed-pebble, almost beach-like scent, a distant tang of cockle sheds that surfaces with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin and a little more depth and grip than the Charmes-Chambertin, even if it does not quite display the same sensuality and flesh on the finish. Good potential.Inc. VAT£2,768.29 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Chapelle-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet, touches of basalt/crushed rock permeating the red fruit, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a lilting and silky smooth Chapelle-Chambertin that expands and exerts more grip towards the finish, a touch of white pepper lingering on the aftertaste. Great potential.Inc. VAT£5,125.49 -
Inc. VAT£1,540.09 -
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Inc. VAT£2,731.61 -
(6x75cl) 2016Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2016 Nuit St Georges Les Murgers des Cras is a blend of 20% Les Murgers, 20% Les Cras and 60% La Richmoine. I appreciate the energy of the aromatics here, the scents springing from the glass to offer bright Morello cherry and crushed strawberry scents, the mineralité neatly interwoven. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, nimbler than its peers with fine delineation and poise on the finish. This will be well worth seeking out.Inc. VAT£931.24 -
Vinous (90-92)
(no new oak): Bright, dark red. Deep aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, flowers and minerals. Rich, sweet and pliant; seamless and sappy, combining lovely fat and precision. Quite suave owing to its vinosity. From the northern corner of the appellation. An excellent showing today.Inc. VAT£1,061.89 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (90-92)
(Vosne-Romanée was Perrot-Minot's only commune that was almost totally spared by frost in 2016; the yield here was about 40 hectoliters per hectare): Dark red with ruby tones. More brooding and dark on the nose than the village Chambolle, offering aromas of cherry, black raspberry and bitter chocolate. Dense, ripe and silky-smooth in the mouth, but still with excellent acidity and floral, spicy lift to its black fruit flavors. Strong calcaire energy kicks in on the back end, giving the persistent finish an element of medicinal reserve and a rocky, saline complexity.Inc. VAT£1,041.49 -
(3x150cl) 2012Vinous (94-97)
Bright, dark ruby. Profound, utterly primary scents of crushed blackberry and licorice are a bit youthfully unforthcoming. Then wonderfully sweet and dense in the mouth, with far more complexity than the closed nose would suggest: black fruits, cherry, raspberry, licorice, meat, minerals, spices and underbrush, all lifted by an exhilarating note of orange zest. Wonderfully rich wine without any impression of undue weight. The rising, finely tannic finish hints at an almost chocolatey ripeness. Splendid potential.Inc. VAT£6,530.44 -
Burghound (93-96)
Don't Miss! An exuberantly spicy nose is comprised primarily of assorted red berries, floral nuances and wisps of earth, the sauvage and sandalwood. There is a cool and restrained mouth feel to the mineral-tinged and attractively pure medium-bodied flavors that are a beguiling combination of power and refinement on the balanced and strikingly persistent finish. The Chapelle is a lovely effort but there is quite simply another dimension of complexity present here. Note that while this is very firmly structured there is so much dry extract present that this should be approachable after only 6 to 8 years if desired though it should amply reward 15 to 20. 2028+Inc. VAT£3,493.24 -
(1x150cl) 2014Jancis Robinson (18+)
This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed.Inc. VAT£1,050.41 -
Jancis Robinson (18+)
This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed.Inc. VAT£3,595.09 -
Vinous (97-99)
(just one new barrel out of seven): Dark red with ruby tones. Essence-of-Burgundy perfume of raspberry, white pepper, cardamom, Cuban tobacco, coffee and underbrush. Outrageously dense and intense on entry, then brilliantly delineated, penetrating and sweet in the middle palate, with its tangy red berry and earth flavors enlivened by building notes of menthol, rose petal and Oriental spices. With its uncanny energy and complexity and its unflagging finishing thickness, this noble, electric wine has all the elements for greatness. (And I could drink it today for its perfect balance and digestibility!)Inc. VAT£5,353.24 -
(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (94-97)
(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future.Inc. VAT£930.80 -
Vinous (94-97)
(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future.Inc. VAT£4,973.89
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Wine Spectator (91)
Shows finesse, along with depth to its honey, candied citrus and mineral flavors. Lovely balance and harmony render it seamless and graceful.In Bond£186.00 -
Experience the refined elegance of the Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2018. Gathered from a century-old single Grenache vineyard in Southern Rhône, the grapes used in this harmonious red incarnate the very soul of the region. Managed by the esteemed Perrin family, pioneers in the organic and biodynamic viticulture, the wine echoes the family's commitment to preserving the natural elegance of the terroir. The 2018 vintage boasts an expressive bouquet of dark berries, black cherries, and spice, unfolding into a deep, velvety structure on the palate. Maturation in oak barrels imparts a delicate hint of toast and vanilla, enhancing complexity and providing an enchanting finish. Wine critics regard the Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2018 as a testament of the family's winemaking prowess and a celebration of the rich biodiversity of the Gigondas commune. Enjoy this liquid poetry paired with robust dishes that complement its intense flavour profile.
In Bond£218.00 -
From the heart of Southern Rhône region, the Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2021 is a striking example of the well-respected winemaking of the Perrin family. This sumptuous French red is obtained from old vine Grenache grapes, rooted in unique soils infused with the fossil of tertiary epochs. The grapes are hand-picked, meticulously sorted, and fermented in a traditional manner, resulting in a wine echoing the rich and complex terroir of Gigondas.
This majestic Perrin & Fils Gigondas L'Argnee Vv 2021 offers a seductive bouquet of dark fruits and spices wrapped in velvety tannins. On the palate, expect profound layers of black cherry, blackberry and clove leading to a persistent, mineral-driven finish. The wine's impressive depth and structure mean it will age gracefully, revealing more savours over time. It's a sophisticated choice, embodying the perfect marriage between innovation and traditional viticulture.
In Bond£283.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Glass-staining ruby. Aromas of fresh red berries, rose and lavender, with an exotic touch of Asian spices emerging with air. Juicy and precise, offering sweet raspberry and cherry flavors and slow-mounting anise and white pepper notes. The bright finish features very good clarity and lingering sweetness.Inc. VAT£243.60 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest vintage to date, the 2015 Gigondas Le Clos des Tourelles comes from a tiny vineyard located just inside the village of Gigondas. Incorporating a touch of Syrah, this Grenache dominated beauty reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as off the chart notes of black raspberries, black cherries, pepper, garrigue, and tons of that classic Gigondas spice. I wrote “Wow” more than once in my notes and this full-bodied 2015 has ultra-fine tannin, perfect balance, and a stacked mid-palate. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following 15+ years.In Bond£216.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (97)
Aged entirely in foudres, the 2016 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles is an amazing effort that may equal Beaucastel's Châteauneuf-du-Pape this vintage. You taste all the components—raspberries, cherries, tree bark, blueberries and spice—but they also merge together seamlessly into a wine that's full-bodied, rich and long yet weightless and supremely agile. Yes, there's early-drinking appeal, but it should age easily through 2035 or so.In Bond£280.00 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
Even better than I remember it being last year, and potentially edging out the L'Argnée this vintage, the 2017 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles is just flat-out terrific juice. From yields around 15 hectoliters per hectare, it's 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, all aged in foudre. Soaring floral notes of rose petals, violets and garrigue appear on the nose, followed by ripe raspberry flavors that flow almost weightlessly across the silky, full-bodied palate. So fine, so elegant, so long, it nearly left me speechless.In Bond£285.00 -
Vinous (93)
Brilliant ruby-red. Powerful, smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry liqueur and lavender scents are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that emerges with air. It's chewy and sharply focused on the palate and displays sappy red and blue fruit, star anise and bitter chocolate flavors with an energizing spike of smoky minerality. Finishes firm and long with polished tannins and a lingering cherry pit note.In Bond£80.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (93)
Brilliant ruby-red. Powerful, smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry liqueur and lavender scents are complicated by a spicy white pepper nuance that emerges with air. It's chewy and sharply focused on the palate and displays sappy red and blue fruit, star anise and bitter chocolate flavors with an energizing spike of smoky minerality. Finishes firm and long with polished tannins and a lingering cherry pit note.In Bond£289.69 -
Introducing the delightful Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2020, a reflection of capable hands and distinguished terroir. Originating from the renowned Southern Rhône Valley, this wine exhibits the impressive craftsmanship of the Perrin family, true masters of viticulture since 1909. Crafted exclusively in the Clos des Tourelles vineyard, the sole enclosed vineyard within the Gigondas appellation, this wine's organic farming practices allow for a harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault that sings of the wine's provenance.
With a judicious use of whole cluster fermentation, the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2020 showcases a vibrant array of aromas, including blackcurrants, liquorice and spices. Aged in oak foudres, the wine develops complex structure and smoothness that lingers on the palate. A symbol of the Perrin Family's commitment to tradition and quality, this wine encapsulates the nuanced sophistication of Rhône Valley winemaking.
In Bond£246.50 -
Experience the epitome of fine wine with the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021. This exceptionally unique vinous creation stems from the revered Perrin Family, globally noted for their dedication to organic and biodynamic farming in the Southern Rhône. This wine hails from the Gigondas village, the only vineyard within its historic walls, a symbolic testament to the Clos des Tourelles estate's prestigious singularity.
The Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021 is a mastery blend predominantly formed from Grenache grapes, exhibiting an arresting bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices, and licorice highlighted by an intriguing hint of minerality. Crafted following natural fermentation in traditional oak foudres, this wine communicates a superb balance of structure, depth, and finesse, which, when combined with its richly expressed terroir, creates an unforgettable sipping experience.
A worthy investment to indulge in or age, the Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles 2021 is indeed an exquisite homage to the Perrin family's commitment to quality and expression of their precious Terroir.
In Bond£248.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Immerse yourself in the delicate decadence of Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019, a truly distinctive Rhône blend. With grapes hand-harvested from the illustrious limestone-rich soils of southern France, this extraordinary wine embodies the expertise of the revered Perrin family. Noted for their attention to organic and biodynamic principles, the Perrin's have honed their craft over five generations, achieving an unrivalled reputation in their field.
The Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019 promises a rich tapestry of aromas, with intoxicating notes of blackberries, thyme, and dark chocolate. Matured in French oak casks, the wine has a poised balance finished with a silky texture and gentle tannins. Complex and full-bodied, this selection is certain to captivate the discerning palate. Make every sip a celebration with this distinctive southern Rhône blend.
In Bond£79.00 -
Immerse yourself in the delicate decadence of Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019, a truly distinctive Rhône blend. With grapes hand-harvested from the illustrious limestone-rich soils of southern France, this extraordinary wine embodies the expertise of the revered Perrin family. Noted for their attention to organic and biodynamic principles, the Perrin's have honed their craft over five generations, achieving an unrivalled reputation in their field.
The Perrin Vinsobres Les Hauts de Julien 2019 promises a rich tapestry of aromas, with intoxicating notes of blackberries, thyme, and dark chocolate. Matured in French oak casks, the wine has a poised balance finished with a silky texture and gentle tannins. Complex and full-bodied, this selection is certain to captivate the discerning palate. Make every sip a celebration with this distinctive southern Rhône blend.
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Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is much more reserved on the nose compared to the Charmes-Chambertin, the fruit a little darker. There is something of a crushed-pebble, almost beach-like scent, a distant tang of cockle sheds that surfaces with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin and a little more depth and grip than the Charmes-Chambertin, even if it does not quite display the same sensuality and flesh on the finish. Good potential.In Bond£2,289.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Chapelle-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet, touches of basalt/crushed rock permeating the red fruit, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a lilting and silky smooth Chapelle-Chambertin that expands and exerts more grip towards the finish, a touch of white pepper lingering on the aftertaste. Great potential.In Bond£4,252.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2016 Nuit St Georges Les Murgers des Cras is a blend of 20% Les Murgers, 20% Les Cras and 60% La Richmoine. I appreciate the energy of the aromatics here, the scents springing from the glass to offer bright Morello cherry and crushed strawberry scents, the mineralité neatly interwoven. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, nimbler than its peers with fine delineation and poise on the finish. This will be well worth seeking out.In Bond£760.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(no new oak): Bright, dark red. Deep aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, flowers and minerals. Rich, sweet and pliant; seamless and sappy, combining lovely fat and precision. Quite suave owing to its vinosity. From the northern corner of the appellation. An excellent showing today.In Bond£867.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (90-92)
(Vosne-Romanée was Perrot-Minot's only commune that was almost totally spared by frost in 2016; the yield here was about 40 hectoliters per hectare): Dark red with ruby tones. More brooding and dark on the nose than the village Chambolle, offering aromas of cherry, black raspberry and bitter chocolate. Dense, ripe and silky-smooth in the mouth, but still with excellent acidity and floral, spicy lift to its black fruit flavors. Strong calcaire energy kicks in on the back end, giving the persistent finish an element of medicinal reserve and a rocky, saline complexity.In Bond£850.00 -
(3x150cl) 2012
Vinous (94-97)
Bright, dark ruby. Profound, utterly primary scents of crushed blackberry and licorice are a bit youthfully unforthcoming. Then wonderfully sweet and dense in the mouth, with far more complexity than the closed nose would suggest: black fruits, cherry, raspberry, licorice, meat, minerals, spices and underbrush, all lifted by an exhilarating note of orange zest. Wonderfully rich wine without any impression of undue weight. The rising, finely tannic finish hints at an almost chocolatey ripeness. Splendid potential.In Bond£5,426.00 -
Burghound (93-96)
Don't Miss! An exuberantly spicy nose is comprised primarily of assorted red berries, floral nuances and wisps of earth, the sauvage and sandalwood. There is a cool and restrained mouth feel to the mineral-tinged and attractively pure medium-bodied flavors that are a beguiling combination of power and refinement on the balanced and strikingly persistent finish. The Chapelle is a lovely effort but there is quite simply another dimension of complexity present here. Note that while this is very firmly structured there is so much dry extract present that this should be approachable after only 6 to 8 years if desired though it should amply reward 15 to 20. 2028+In Bond£2,895.00 -
(1x150cl) 2014
Jancis Robinson (18+)
This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed.In Bond£870.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18+)
This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed.In Bond£2,978.00 -
Vinous (97-99)
(just one new barrel out of seven): Dark red with ruby tones. Essence-of-Burgundy perfume of raspberry, white pepper, cardamom, Cuban tobacco, coffee and underbrush. Outrageously dense and intense on entry, then brilliantly delineated, penetrating and sweet in the middle palate, with its tangy red berry and earth flavors enlivened by building notes of menthol, rose petal and Oriental spices. With its uncanny energy and complexity and its unflagging finishing thickness, this noble, electric wine has all the elements for greatness. (And I could drink it today for its perfect balance and digestibility!)In Bond£4,445.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016
Vinous (94-97)
(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future.In Bond£773.00 -
Vinous (94-97)
(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future.In Bond£4,127.00
