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Bordeaux | 2 | 97+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£436.32 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The 2022 Château Gruaud Larose is largely Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 14% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 95% new barrels. It's an inky-hued 2022 that has a killer nose of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, liquid violets, and a beautiful, crushed stone-like minerality. This powerful, full-bodied Gruaud La Rose has plenty of mid-palate depth, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's probably best hidden in the back of the cellar for a decade if possible, but it should be incredibly long-lived. I think it's as good as the 2018 and one of the absolute classics from this château. |
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Gruaud Larose
(12x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97 (DC) |
Expected Price Range
£672 -
£798
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Bordeaux | 61 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£447.80 |
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,840.30 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2019 Mâcon-Pierreclos 1er Jus de Chavigne is performing superbly in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, citrus zest, warm toast and pear. Medium to full-bodied, immensely concentrated and complete, it's seamless and penetrating, underpinned by a tangy spine of acidity and concluding with a long, saline finish. This 2019 combines the cut of a vintage such as 2017 with the hyper-concentrated, almost "passerillé" style of a year such as 2015—a rare combination that should age prodigiously well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,144.64 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2022 Mâcon-Pierreclos Juliette et les Vieilles de Chavigne is one of the high points of the range, unwinding in the glass with deep aromas of pear and waxy citrus framed by notions of iodine and smoky reduction. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's muscular and concentrated, with a racy spine, terrific depth at the core and a long, pure finish. Readers will have fun deciding which rendition of this cuvée is their favorite, but what is certain is that anyone who loves profound white Burgundy will want to own them all. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,484.64 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The 2022 Saint-Véran 1er Jus retains the slightly exotic, passerillé style it revealed during élevage, exhibiting aromas of sweet stone fruits, clear honey and mango mingled with notions of toasted nuts and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£107.33 |
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Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2015 is a distinguished sparkling wine from the heart of the Loire Valley. Crafted meticulously in Saumur, this exquisite vintage is predominantly made from the renowned Chenin Blanc grapes, carefully sourced from sustainably managed, limestone-rich vineyards that impart a unique minerality. The production employs the traditional méthode champenoise, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to develop its refined effervescence and complex flavour profile. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on its lees for an extended period of 24 months, enhancing its depth, creaminess, and character. Guiberteau, a respected producer with a heritage dating back to the 19th century, seamlessly combines modern enological techniques with time-honoured practices to deliver exceptional quality. The 2015 vintage exemplifies their dedication to precision and terroir expression, resulting in a balanced and elegant wine that epitomises the sophistication of Saumur's sparkling offerings. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£147.59 |
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Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2016 is a benchmark white from France’s Loire, in Saumur, drawn from the renowned Brézé hillside. Domaine Guiberteau, under Romain Guiberteau, is celebrated by leading critics for meticulous, low-intervention work that privileges site transparency and precision. Fruit is sourced from mature Chenin Blanc vines on the Brézé tuffeau slopes, where the calcareous profile and cool exposition translate into a signature tension and mineral drive. In the cellar, the domaine is known for gentle handling and measured, traditional elevage designed to preserve freshness while building texture; the 2016 captures Brézé’s combination of incisive acidity, tightly coiled orchard-fruit depth and stony persistence. For connoisseurs seeking a cellar-worthy Loire white with serious extract and authority, Guiberteau Saumur Breze delivers quietly profound complexity and a long, saline finish. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£651.49 |
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Revel in the essence of Loire Valley's gem, the Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2019. An exquisite testament to Romain Guiberteau's expertise, this Cabernet Franc displays remarkable finesse and complexity. Artfully crafted from 50-year-old vines rooted in chalky and flinty soils on the hills of Brézé, it is left to mature in neutral oak, a process that imparts a refined elegance. The Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2019 showcases a nose rich with ripe red fruits, light peppery spice, and mineral undertones, demonstrating Guiberteau's ability to reveal the lure and nuance of the Brézé terroir. Precise and vibrant on the palate, it offers an alluring play of pure strawberry, cherry, and herbs, supported by moderate acidity and supple tannins. Established as a premier producer in Saumur, Guiberteau has presented a compelling expression of Cabernet Franc's potential with this 2019 vintage, a wine epitomising authenticity and purity. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97+ (JD) |
In Bond
£345.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The 2022 Château Gruaud Larose is largely Cabernet Sauvignon yet includes 14% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 95% new barrels. It's an inky-hued 2022 that has a killer nose of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, liquid violets, and a beautiful, crushed stone-like minerality. This powerful, full-bodied Gruaud La Rose has plenty of mid-palate depth, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's probably best hidden in the back of the cellar for a decade if possible, but it should be incredibly long-lived. I think it's as good as the 2018 and one of the absolute classics from this château. |
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Gruaud Larose
(12x75cl)
2023
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Bordeaux | - | 97 (DC) |
Expected Price Range
£672 -
£798
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Bordeaux | 61 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
£352.50 |
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Decanter (97)A complete knockout of a wine in 2023. Deep, vibrant purple in colour. Lots of milk chocolate, some exotic spices and black fruit touches on the nose, along with floral scents of roses and violets - smells gorgeous. Supple and filling, an immediate weight and texture on the palate, thick silk and ripe fruit, massy but then almost straight away quite clean and crisp. Forward and focussed, tannins RE supportive but so well integrated into the wine - almost a seamless expression - with plenty of underlying power. It’s delicious. Very drinkable, finessed and restrained, nothing overdone, no harshness. Everything feels in its place. Juicy and succulent cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry with high mouthwatering acidity. A great wine, I love it because it’s layered and lifted, you can feel the sculpting with muscles on show and it feels very ‘put together’. There’s lots of strict Cabernet, but this has a touch of plushness which you can't help but smile at. A top buy in 2023. 40% grand production, taken from 60% of the estate. 15% press wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,495.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2019 Mâcon-Pierreclos 1er Jus de Chavigne is performing superbly in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, citrus zest, warm toast and pear. Medium to full-bodied, immensely concentrated and complete, it's seamless and penetrating, underpinned by a tangy spine of acidity and concluding with a long, saline finish. This 2019 combines the cut of a vintage such as 2017 with the hyper-concentrated, almost "passerillé" style of a year such as 2015—a rare combination that should age prodigiously well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,750.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2022 Mâcon-Pierreclos Juliette et les Vieilles de Chavigne is one of the high points of the range, unwinding in the glass with deep aromas of pear and waxy citrus framed by notions of iodine and smoky reduction. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's muscular and concentrated, with a racy spine, terrific depth at the core and a long, pure finish. Readers will have fun deciding which rendition of this cuvée is their favorite, but what is certain is that anyone who loves profound white Burgundy will want to own them all. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
In Bond
£1,200.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The 2022 Saint-Véran 1er Jus retains the slightly exotic, passerillé style it revealed during élevage, exhibiting aromas of sweet stone fruits, clear honey and mango mingled with notions of toasted nuts and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£103.20 |
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Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2015 is a distinguished sparkling wine from the heart of the Loire Valley. Crafted meticulously in Saumur, this exquisite vintage is predominantly made from the renowned Chenin Blanc grapes, carefully sourced from sustainably managed, limestone-rich vineyards that impart a unique minerality. The production employs the traditional méthode champenoise, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to develop its refined effervescence and complex flavour profile. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on its lees for an extended period of 24 months, enhancing its depth, creaminess, and character. Guiberteau, a respected producer with a heritage dating back to the 19th century, seamlessly combines modern enological techniques with time-honoured practices to deliver exceptional quality. The 2015 vintage exemplifies their dedication to precision and terroir expression, resulting in a balanced and elegant wine that epitomises the sophistication of Saumur's sparkling offerings. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£144.00 |
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Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2016 is a benchmark white from France’s Loire, in Saumur, drawn from the renowned Brézé hillside. Domaine Guiberteau, under Romain Guiberteau, is celebrated by leading critics for meticulous, low-intervention work that privileges site transparency and precision. Fruit is sourced from mature Chenin Blanc vines on the Brézé tuffeau slopes, where the calcareous profile and cool exposition translate into a signature tension and mineral drive. In the cellar, the domaine is known for gentle handling and measured, traditional elevage designed to preserve freshness while building texture; the 2016 captures Brézé’s combination of incisive acidity, tightly coiled orchard-fruit depth and stony persistence. For connoisseurs seeking a cellar-worthy Loire white with serious extract and authority, Guiberteau Saumur Breze delivers quietly profound complexity and a long, saline finish. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
£525.00 |
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Revel in the essence of Loire Valley's gem, the Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2019. An exquisite testament to Romain Guiberteau's expertise, this Cabernet Franc displays remarkable finesse and complexity. Artfully crafted from 50-year-old vines rooted in chalky and flinty soils on the hills of Brézé, it is left to mature in neutral oak, a process that imparts a refined elegance. The Guiberteau Saumur Breze 2019 showcases a nose rich with ripe red fruits, light peppery spice, and mineral undertones, demonstrating Guiberteau's ability to reveal the lure and nuance of the Brézé terroir. Precise and vibrant on the palate, it offers an alluring play of pure strawberry, cherry, and herbs, supported by moderate acidity and supple tannins. Established as a premier producer in Saumur, Guiberteau has presented a compelling expression of Cabernet Franc's potential with this 2019 vintage, a wine epitomising authenticity and purity. |
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