France - All Red Wines
France stands as the epitome of excellence when it comes to crafting red wines that showcase the diversity of terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions.
In Bordeaux, the renowned Left Bank vineyards of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion epitomize the artistry of winemaking. These prestigious estates craft red wines that blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, resulting in wines of depth, structure, and complexity. The wines from the Right Bank, such as those from Pétrus, Château Ausone, and Château Cheval Blanc, offer elegance, refinement, and a focus on Merlot as the dominant grape variety.
In Burgundy, the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune regions are home to iconic vineyards like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau. These vineyards produce world-renowned Pinot Noir wines that showcase finesse, complexity, and a captivating expression of their unique terroirs.
The Rhône Valley boasts appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In Hermitage, producers like Jean-Louis Chave and Domaine Jean-Louis Grippat craft powerful and age-worthy Syrah-based wines with immense structure and complexity. Côte-Rôtie is known for its elegant and perfumed Syrah wines, while Châteauneuf-du-Pape combines a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre to create bold and full-bodied wines.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Chinon and Saumur-Champigny shine with exceptional Cabernet Franc wines. Producers such as Charles Joguet and Domaine Guiberteau showcase the region's ability to craft wines of finesse, with notes of red fruits, spice, and a characteristic herbal undertone.
Finally, in the south, the Languedoc-Roussillon region is celebrated for its bold and robust red wines. Vineyards like Mas de Daumas Gassac and Domaine Gauby produce powerful and expressive wines that highlight the region's warm climate and diverse terroirs.
France - All Red Wines
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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£5,223.64 |
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Vinous (92-95)(100% vendange entier; 80% new oak; from a healthy crop of 42 hectoliters per hectare):Bright red-ruby. A touch of reduction mostly dissipated to reveal classic Suchots scents of black raspberry, Oriental spices, flowers and fresh herbs, plus an intriguing note of paprika. Wonderfully silky, plush, generous wine with sneaky inner-mouth energy. The wine's sweet oak component will need a few years to harmonize with its fruits and flowers. Finishes with terrific length and substantial ripe tannins. This should ultimately make a wonderfully complete Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£5,230.80 |
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Vinous (88-90)(40% vendange entier; 20% new oak): Musky aromas of dark cherry, boysenberry, minerals and smoked meat. In a juicy, distinctly airy style, even a bit slight in the early going, but this wine also conveys an impression of stem intensity (and extraction) to its flavors of black fruits, flowers and spices. Finishes with firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91+ (WA) |
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£542.47 |
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Wine Advocate (91+)The 2014 Batailley has an attractive bouquet, lilting scents of redcurrant and raspberry coulis, quite floral and very precise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good depth and body, rounded for Batailley and less austere than usual. It feels closed towards the finish, tight-lipped, but there is certainly grip and presence here. It will require several years in bottle before it can show its true potential, but there is a sense of class to this Batailley that I suspect will become more evident with maturity. Tasted twice with consistent notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£972.07 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine in the vintage, and Marc compares it to the 2012. I’m not sure I agree, but there’s no denying the quality in this 2014. Sporting a deep ruby color and terrific notes of blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and Provençal spice, it shows the more forward, charming nature of the vintage and is medium to full-bodied, pure and balanced. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£558.04 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine in the vintage, and Marc compares it to the 2012. I’m not sure I agree, but there’s no denying the quality in this 2014. Sporting a deep ruby color and terrific notes of blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and Provençal spice, it shows the more forward, charming nature of the vintage and is medium to full-bodied, pure and balanced. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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£480.41 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97+ (WA) |
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£836.42 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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£697.24 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)An utterly spellbinding wine, the 2014 Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse is also one of the unqualified successes of the vintage. Beams of tannin give the 2014 its ample, broad feel. Inky red cherry, blueberry, smoke, leather and tobacco fill out the wine's big frame effortlessly. Layers of intense fruit meld into a huge spine of tannin in a vertical, massively structured Saint-Émilion. So many 2014s are charming and accessible, but this is not one of them. Readers will have to be patient. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£667.20 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)A huge, dramatic wine for the year, the 2014 Bélair-Monange possesses tremendous depth and overall intensity. Succulent black cherry, leather, spice and menthol are some of the many notes that flesh out in this dramatic, massively endowed Saint-Émilion. The fruit feels very ripe, yet there is plenty of underlying structure and acidity to balance things out. Since 2012, Bélair-Monange has been made from three parcels on gravel, clay and limestone. It is that very intersection that yields one of the most distinctive wines in Saint-Émilion. The 2014 is also the first vintage that includes fruit from the replanting done on the plateau. Bélair-Monange increasingly gives the two established flagships in the Moueix family's range (Trotanoy and La Fléur-Petrus) a run for their money. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 92 (WA) |
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£1,599.67 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2014 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots has a lovely, sumptuous, generous bouquet with raspberry coulis, strawberry and cranberry aromas that yell at you, Suchots! The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, dark berry fruit here that is tightly wound at the moment, but there is good depth and once it finds its groove, this should turn out to be one of Nicolas Potel's best wines from this appéllation. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£516.00 |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is an extraordinary wine birthed in the vineyards of the legendary winemaker, Bernard Dugat-Py, in France’s illustrious Burgundy region. This red wine showcases French viticulture at its finest; it's a triumph of perfectionism with each pour delighting the senses. Its production involves traditional old-world winemaking techniques, with a judicious blend of hand-harvested grapes meticulously aged for over a year. This alluring red wine radiates an opulence and finesse embodying deep notes of red fruits and spices, underpinned by a pleasing earthiness. The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is from a family revered for being uncompromising custodians of tradition, delivering only wines of exceptional quality, embodying the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin with absolute precision. Immerse yourself in a riveting symphony of flavours with every sip of this sublime embodiment of Burgundy’s superb craftsmanship. |
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Burgundy | 12 | - |
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£1,173.89 |
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The Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 is a quintessential example of Burgundian prowess. Crafted in the hallowed lands of Gevrey-Chambertin, France, this prestigious gem is the result of meticulous viticulture and superior wine-making skills nurtured over five generations by the Bertagna family. A handpicked selection of 100% Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed and traditionally vinified, then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. This process imbues the Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 with a splendid combination of power, finesse and elegance. It presents an exquisite bouquet of red berries, wild herbs and minerals, with a robust backbone and a long, balanced finish. This opulent wine truly reflects the expressive character of its terroir, promising an incredible, unforgettable drinking experience. |
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Burgundy | 13 | - |
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£867.89 |
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For those with a penchant for impeccable vintages, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 is an exquisite offering. Produced in the heart of Burgundy, France, this illustrious wine hails from a prominent, century-spanning wine lineage. Bertagna, a name synonymous with unwavering quality, has meticulously crafted the wine under the watchful eyes of their master vintner. This Grand Cru features distinctive varietal notes, derived from hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes grown on the sloping vineyards within the acclaimed Clos de Vougeot appellation. The exquisite terroir channels the magical elements of soil and climate, rendering it beautifully complex. It underwent an extended period of ageing in French oak barrels to attain subtle tannic structure and a warm, toasted finish. Complex yet balanced, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 serves a symphony of red and black fruit notes, interlaced with hints of earthiness and spice. Designed for the true connoisseur, it is a benchmark of grandeur and grace. |
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Burgundy | 9 | - |
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£904.84 |
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The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 is an exemplary Burgundy Pinot Noir born from the terroir of its eponymous vineyard in Côte-d'Or, France. Domaine Bertagna, the renowned fifth-generation vintner, exquisitely crafts this wine in limited quantities, preserving the integrity of the grand cru prestige. Meticulously hand-harvested and matured for 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, it displays a beautiful crimson hue encasing a bouquet of sumptuous berries, liquorice, and dark chocolate. The palate is elegantly complex and layered, with pronounced tannins lending to a long, rich finish. The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 represents precision, elegance and purity, mirroring the producer's passion and respect for nature. This wine is a collectible masterpiece suitable for immediate enjoyment or laydown for a further decade of cellaring. A veritable gem for the discerning oenophile, it encapsulates the quintessence of fine Burgundy wines. |
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Burgundy | 13 | - |
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£899.09 |
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Experience the sheer elegance encapsulated in the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014. This prestigious Burgundy red offers a remarkable expression of its terroir, primarily derived from clay-limestone soils on Corton Hill in Côte de Beaune. The producer, Domaine Bertagna, is famed for creating wines that pay respect to their origin whilst revealing a defining, unique character. This 2014 vintage elicits rich, full-bodied flavours attributed to meticulous traditional vinification, which includes whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. Frequented tasting notes include expressive black fruits, truffles, and undergrowth, underscored by a fine minerality and a velvety structure. Worthy of cellaring, the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014 will gradually unfurl, intensifying through the years. It's an exquisite symphony of complexity and balance, captivating the senses and genuinely demonstrating Domaine Bertagna's celebrated winemaking prowess. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
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£652.84 |
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As a connoisseur, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 is an exquisite choice. Produced in the legendary Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, this Pinot Noir renders exquisite complexity and balance. Expertly crafted by Bertagna, a famed family-run estate since the 19th century, it emanates tradition and prestige. Les Beaumonts, their most prized vineyard, is renowned for soils rich with limestone and clay, making it ideal for producing wine of high calibre. The Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 underwent meticulous vinification. Harvested manually, the grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, fermented in wooden vats, and matured 15 months in oak barrels. The end result is a wine with an aromatic profile of red and black fruits, supple tannins, and a superb, long finish. This fine wine is a testament of stellar viticulture and winemaking, enhancing its appeal for those seeking fine renditions of Burgundy's terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£1,503.67 |
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James Suckling (95)A very classical St. Julien that’s got good concentration and real elegance, too. Great black fruits on the nose with subtle oak, and the richness and dry tannins are balanced out beautifully. You could drink it now, but this will age beautifully. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 95 (JS) |
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£1,465.27 |
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James Suckling (95)A very classical St. Julien that’s got good concentration and real elegance, too. Great black fruits on the nose with subtle oak, and the richness and dry tannins are balanced out beautifully. You could drink it now, but this will age beautifully. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£4,201.69 |
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Discover the exquisite complexity of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014, a fine wine of unparalleled distinction. Produced by the esteemed Maison Bizot, it originates from the prestigious Bourgogne wine region in France. Bizot, renowned for his unconventional vineyard techniques utilising biodynamic practices, coaxes the unique voice of the soil in each high-altitude, low-yield vine he tends. His minimal intervention approach is also evident in the cellar, favouring long, natural fermentation and maturation in neutral oak, resulting in a natural expression of terroir. The Le Chapitre 2014 is a visionary Pinot Noir. Complex and enveloping, it flaunts a vibrant ruby hue with notes of red fruits, clove, and a subtle hint of earth. On the palate, this wine demonstrates elegance and balance, delivering a sturdy structure and a lingering finish. Enjoy the refinement and depth that speaks to the craft and patience of its maker. Experience the refined subtlety of Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,732.80 |
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Indulge your senses with the sensational Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014, an exquisite masterpiece from the heart of Burgundy's celebrated Côte de Nuits region. Creator Jean-Yves Bizot, a master vintner renowned for his minimalist viticulture and winemaking techniques, has sculpted an elegantly styled Pinot Noir that boasts a scintillating depth of aroma and a mesmerising flavour profile. Known for its low intervention philosophy, the wine expresses the natural terroir through its vibrant, red fruit and earthy undertones. This sublime wine, crafted with stringent selection practices in the vineyard, meticulous attention to detail in the cellar, and aged patiently in oak, is unfiltered to retain its characteristically concentrated fruit and length. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is the embodiment of precision, dedication, and purity. A testimony to Burgundy's viticulture heritage, it makes for an alluring accompaniment for any discerning wine lover's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£28,393.27 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£13,054.01 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£17,659.24 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (BH) |
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£38,179.27 |
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Burghound (89-91)(Outstanding Top Value) An expressive and elegant nose offers up a potent combination of spice, violet, Asian-style tea and cool red currant scents. There is fine volume and density to the attractively detailed middle weight flavors that possess a caressing mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced, complex and persistent finale. This should be lovely with a few years of bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,896.00 |
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Experience the epitome of opulence with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014. This precious Pinot Noir, produced by Jean-Yves Bizot, embodies the rich history of the Vosne-Romanee wine region of Burgundy, France. Using biodynamic farm practices, Mr Bizot has formed a transcendent wine with unique intensity. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 is a masterstroke of viticulture, with separated fermentation and minimal intervention to protect the purity of its terroir characteristics. It presents a dark ruby colour, with a nose of ripe cherries, spice and a hint of oak. The palate is firm, the tannins are mature, and a long finish resonates with layered earthy notes. A testament to Bizot's meticulous approach, every bottle encapsulates the personality of its vintage. With the poised limit of production, this wine delivers extravagance to the discerning oenophiles. Nestled in your collection, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 promises a timeless maturation potential. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
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£746.47 |
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James Suckling (92)A juicy and chewy young Bordeaux with chocolate, berry and walnut character. Medium to full body and polished tannins. Needs three to four years to soften. Second wine of L’Evangile. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
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£379.24 |
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James Suckling (92)A juicy and chewy young Bordeaux with chocolate, berry and walnut character. Medium to full body and polished tannins. Needs three to four years to soften. Second wine of L’Evangile. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£518.47 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2014 Bonalgue is ripe, racy and voluptuous, all of which make it pretty hard to resist. Dark red cherry, espresso, grilled herbs, French oak and menthol caress the palate. All the elements have come together beautifully in this overt, flamboyant yet midweight Pomerol. Silky tannins add to the wine’s early and medium-term appeal. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak integrate a bit further, but this will always be in a forward, giving style. Tasted two times. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN) |
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£1,511.38 |
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Vinous (88-91)Bright palish red. Distinctly red aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sappy and perfumed, conveying lovely inner-mouth floral lift and noteworthy finesse. Nicely suave, fine-grained wine with smooth tannins and very good length. These vines are planted on soil rich in white marl, like Clair's Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers and Bonne-Mares, and routinely has the highest pH in the cellar (3. 7 in 2014). But this 2014 does not lack for energy. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£3,535.27 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques has a stunning, pure, life-affirming bouquet that is just pure class and delivers exactly what you expect from a vineyard of this caliber (and price!). The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, pure red berry fruit tinged with spice and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. The tannins are filigree and the harmony toward the finish makes you giddy. This is a fabulous Clos Saint Jacques from Bruno Clair that challenges Rousseau as the pick of the five growers this year. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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£4,337.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)(100% vendange entier; 80% new oak; from a healthy crop of 42 hectoliters per hectare):Bright red-ruby. A touch of reduction mostly dissipated to reveal classic Suchots scents of black raspberry, Oriental spices, flowers and fresh herbs, plus an intriguing note of paprika. Wonderfully silky, plush, generous wine with sneaky inner-mouth energy. The wine's sweet oak component will need a few years to harmonize with its fruits and flowers. Finishes with terrific length and substantial ripe tannins. This should ultimately make a wonderfully complete Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£5,230.80 |
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Vinous (88-90)(40% vendange entier; 20% new oak): Musky aromas of dark cherry, boysenberry, minerals and smoked meat. In a juicy, distinctly airy style, even a bit slight in the early going, but this wine also conveys an impression of stem intensity (and extraction) to its flavors of black fruits, flowers and spices. Finishes with firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91+ (WA) |
In Bond
£420.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91+)The 2014 Batailley has an attractive bouquet, lilting scents of redcurrant and raspberry coulis, quite floral and very precise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good depth and body, rounded for Batailley and less austere than usual. It feels closed towards the finish, tight-lipped, but there is certainly grip and presence here. It will require several years in bottle before it can show its true potential, but there is a sense of class to this Batailley that I suspect will become more evident with maturity. Tasted twice with consistent notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£778.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine in the vintage, and Marc compares it to the 2012. I’m not sure I agree, but there’s no denying the quality in this 2014. Sporting a deep ruby color and terrific notes of blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and Provençal spice, it shows the more forward, charming nature of the vintage and is medium to full-bodied, pure and balanced. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£449.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape is a beautiful wine in the vintage, and Marc compares it to the 2012. I’m not sure I agree, but there’s no denying the quality in this 2014. Sporting a deep ruby color and terrific notes of blackberries, ground herbs, pepper and Provençal spice, it shows the more forward, charming nature of the vintage and is medium to full-bodied, pure and balanced. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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£395.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97+ (WA) |
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£689.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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£565.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)An utterly spellbinding wine, the 2014 Beauséjour Héritiers Duffau-Lagarrosse is also one of the unqualified successes of the vintage. Beams of tannin give the 2014 its ample, broad feel. Inky red cherry, blueberry, smoke, leather and tobacco fill out the wine's big frame effortlessly. Layers of intense fruit meld into a huge spine of tannin in a vertical, massively structured Saint-Émilion. So many 2014s are charming and accessible, but this is not one of them. Readers will have to be patient. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£667.20 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)A huge, dramatic wine for the year, the 2014 Bélair-Monange possesses tremendous depth and overall intensity. Succulent black cherry, leather, spice and menthol are some of the many notes that flesh out in this dramatic, massively endowed Saint-Émilion. The fruit feels very ripe, yet there is plenty of underlying structure and acidity to balance things out. Since 2012, Bélair-Monange has been made from three parcels on gravel, clay and limestone. It is that very intersection that yields one of the most distinctive wines in Saint-Émilion. The 2014 is also the first vintage that includes fruit from the replanting done on the plateau. Bélair-Monange increasingly gives the two established flagships in the Moueix family's range (Trotanoy and La Fléur-Petrus) a run for their money. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 92 (WA) |
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£1,301.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2014 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots has a lovely, sumptuous, generous bouquet with raspberry coulis, strawberry and cranberry aromas that yell at you, Suchots! The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, dark berry fruit here that is tightly wound at the moment, but there is good depth and once it finds its groove, this should turn out to be one of Nicolas Potel's best wines from this appéllation. |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is an extraordinary wine birthed in the vineyards of the legendary winemaker, Bernard Dugat-Py, in France’s illustrious Burgundy region. This red wine showcases French viticulture at its finest; it's a triumph of perfectionism with each pour delighting the senses. Its production involves traditional old-world winemaking techniques, with a judicious blend of hand-harvested grapes meticulously aged for over a year. This alluring red wine radiates an opulence and finesse embodying deep notes of red fruits and spices, underpinned by a pleasing earthiness. The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is from a family revered for being uncompromising custodians of tradition, delivering only wines of exceptional quality, embodying the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin with absolute precision. Immerse yourself in a riveting symphony of flavours with every sip of this sublime embodiment of Burgundy’s superb craftsmanship. |
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The Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 is a quintessential example of Burgundian prowess. Crafted in the hallowed lands of Gevrey-Chambertin, France, this prestigious gem is the result of meticulous viticulture and superior wine-making skills nurtured over five generations by the Bertagna family. A handpicked selection of 100% Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed and traditionally vinified, then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. This process imbues the Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 with a splendid combination of power, finesse and elegance. It presents an exquisite bouquet of red berries, wild herbs and minerals, with a robust backbone and a long, balanced finish. This opulent wine truly reflects the expressive character of its terroir, promising an incredible, unforgettable drinking experience. |
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For those with a penchant for impeccable vintages, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 is an exquisite offering. Produced in the heart of Burgundy, France, this illustrious wine hails from a prominent, century-spanning wine lineage. Bertagna, a name synonymous with unwavering quality, has meticulously crafted the wine under the watchful eyes of their master vintner. This Grand Cru features distinctive varietal notes, derived from hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes grown on the sloping vineyards within the acclaimed Clos de Vougeot appellation. The exquisite terroir channels the magical elements of soil and climate, rendering it beautifully complex. It underwent an extended period of ageing in French oak barrels to attain subtle tannic structure and a warm, toasted finish. Complex yet balanced, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 serves a symphony of red and black fruit notes, interlaced with hints of earthiness and spice. Designed for the true connoisseur, it is a benchmark of grandeur and grace. |
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The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 is an exemplary Burgundy Pinot Noir born from the terroir of its eponymous vineyard in Côte-d'Or, France. Domaine Bertagna, the renowned fifth-generation vintner, exquisitely crafts this wine in limited quantities, preserving the integrity of the grand cru prestige. Meticulously hand-harvested and matured for 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, it displays a beautiful crimson hue encasing a bouquet of sumptuous berries, liquorice, and dark chocolate. The palate is elegantly complex and layered, with pronounced tannins lending to a long, rich finish. The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 represents precision, elegance and purity, mirroring the producer's passion and respect for nature. This wine is a collectible masterpiece suitable for immediate enjoyment or laydown for a further decade of cellaring. A veritable gem for the discerning oenophile, it encapsulates the quintessence of fine Burgundy wines. |
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Experience the sheer elegance encapsulated in the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014. This prestigious Burgundy red offers a remarkable expression of its terroir, primarily derived from clay-limestone soils on Corton Hill in Côte de Beaune. The producer, Domaine Bertagna, is famed for creating wines that pay respect to their origin whilst revealing a defining, unique character. This 2014 vintage elicits rich, full-bodied flavours attributed to meticulous traditional vinification, which includes whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. Frequented tasting notes include expressive black fruits, truffles, and undergrowth, underscored by a fine minerality and a velvety structure. Worthy of cellaring, the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014 will gradually unfurl, intensifying through the years. It's an exquisite symphony of complexity and balance, captivating the senses and genuinely demonstrating Domaine Bertagna's celebrated winemaking prowess. |
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As a connoisseur, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 is an exquisite choice. Produced in the legendary Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, this Pinot Noir renders exquisite complexity and balance. Expertly crafted by Bertagna, a famed family-run estate since the 19th century, it emanates tradition and prestige. Les Beaumonts, their most prized vineyard, is renowned for soils rich with limestone and clay, making it ideal for producing wine of high calibre. The Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 underwent meticulous vinification. Harvested manually, the grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, fermented in wooden vats, and matured 15 months in oak barrels. The end result is a wine with an aromatic profile of red and black fruits, supple tannins, and a superb, long finish. This fine wine is a testament of stellar viticulture and winemaking, enhancing its appeal for those seeking fine renditions of Burgundy's terroir. |
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£1,221.00 |
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James Suckling (95)A very classical St. Julien that’s got good concentration and real elegance, too. Great black fruits on the nose with subtle oak, and the richness and dry tannins are balanced out beautifully. You could drink it now, but this will age beautifully. |
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£1,189.00 |
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James Suckling (95)A very classical St. Julien that’s got good concentration and real elegance, too. Great black fruits on the nose with subtle oak, and the richness and dry tannins are balanced out beautifully. You could drink it now, but this will age beautifully. |
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Discover the exquisite complexity of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014, a fine wine of unparalleled distinction. Produced by the esteemed Maison Bizot, it originates from the prestigious Bourgogne wine region in France. Bizot, renowned for his unconventional vineyard techniques utilising biodynamic practices, coaxes the unique voice of the soil in each high-altitude, low-yield vine he tends. His minimal intervention approach is also evident in the cellar, favouring long, natural fermentation and maturation in neutral oak, resulting in a natural expression of terroir. The Le Chapitre 2014 is a visionary Pinot Noir. Complex and enveloping, it flaunts a vibrant ruby hue with notes of red fruits, clove, and a subtle hint of earth. On the palate, this wine demonstrates elegance and balance, delivering a sturdy structure and a lingering finish. Enjoy the refinement and depth that speaks to the craft and patience of its maker. Experience the refined subtlety of Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014. |
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Indulge your senses with the sensational Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014, an exquisite masterpiece from the heart of Burgundy's celebrated Côte de Nuits region. Creator Jean-Yves Bizot, a master vintner renowned for his minimalist viticulture and winemaking techniques, has sculpted an elegantly styled Pinot Noir that boasts a scintillating depth of aroma and a mesmerising flavour profile. Known for its low intervention philosophy, the wine expresses the natural terroir through its vibrant, red fruit and earthy undertones. This sublime wine, crafted with stringent selection practices in the vineyard, meticulous attention to detail in the cellar, and aged patiently in oak, is unfiltered to retain its characteristically concentrated fruit and length. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is the embodiment of precision, dedication, and purity. A testimony to Burgundy's viticulture heritage, it makes for an alluring accompaniment for any discerning wine lover's collection. |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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£31,784.00 |
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Burghound (89-91)(Outstanding Top Value) An expressive and elegant nose offers up a potent combination of spice, violet, Asian-style tea and cool red currant scents. There is fine volume and density to the attractively detailed middle weight flavors that possess a caressing mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced, complex and persistent finale. This should be lovely with a few years of bottle age. |
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£3,244.00 |
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Experience the epitome of opulence with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014. This precious Pinot Noir, produced by Jean-Yves Bizot, embodies the rich history of the Vosne-Romanee wine region of Burgundy, France. Using biodynamic farm practices, Mr Bizot has formed a transcendent wine with unique intensity. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 is a masterstroke of viticulture, with separated fermentation and minimal intervention to protect the purity of its terroir characteristics. It presents a dark ruby colour, with a nose of ripe cherries, spice and a hint of oak. The palate is firm, the tannins are mature, and a long finish resonates with layered earthy notes. A testament to Bizot's meticulous approach, every bottle encapsulates the personality of its vintage. With the poised limit of production, this wine delivers extravagance to the discerning oenophiles. Nestled in your collection, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 promises a timeless maturation potential. |
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£590.00 |
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James Suckling (92)A juicy and chewy young Bordeaux with chocolate, berry and walnut character. Medium to full body and polished tannins. Needs three to four years to soften. Second wine of L’Evangile. |
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James Suckling (92)A juicy and chewy young Bordeaux with chocolate, berry and walnut character. Medium to full body and polished tannins. Needs three to four years to soften. Second wine of L’Evangile. |
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£400.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2014 Bonalgue is ripe, racy and voluptuous, all of which make it pretty hard to resist. Dark red cherry, espresso, grilled herbs, French oak and menthol caress the palate. All the elements have come together beautifully in this overt, flamboyant yet midweight Pomerol. Silky tannins add to the wine’s early and medium-term appeal. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak integrate a bit further, but this will always be in a forward, giving style. Tasted two times. |
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Vinous (88-91)Bright palish red. Distinctly red aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sappy and perfumed, conveying lovely inner-mouth floral lift and noteworthy finesse. Nicely suave, fine-grained wine with smooth tannins and very good length. These vines are planted on soil rich in white marl, like Clair's Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers and Bonne-Mares, and routinely has the highest pH in the cellar (3. 7 in 2014). But this 2014 does not lack for energy. |
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£2,914.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques has a stunning, pure, life-affirming bouquet that is just pure class and delivers exactly what you expect from a vineyard of this caliber (and price!). The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, pure red berry fruit tinged with spice and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. The tannins are filigree and the harmony toward the finish makes you giddy. This is a fabulous Clos Saint Jacques from Bruno Clair that challenges Rousseau as the pick of the five growers this year. Tasted September 2017. |
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