France - All White Wines
France is revered for its exceptional white wines, which showcase the country's rich winemaking heritage, diverse terroirs, and unwavering commitment to quality. Today, let us embark on a journey through the best white wines that France has to offer, exploring renowned vineyards and the regions that give birth to these extraordinary expressions.
In Burgundy, the appellations of Chablis, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet stand tall as the epitome of excellence in white wine production. Wineries such as Domaine Raveneau, Domaine Dauvissat, and Domaine Leflaive craft mesmerizing Chardonnays that capture the essence of the region's unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils. These wines exhibit precision, purity, and a remarkable balance of mineral notes, citrus flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are celebrated for their exceptional Sauvignon Blancs. Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, and Domaine Pascal Jolivet create expressive and terroir-driven wines that showcase the region's distinct flinty minerality, zesty citrus, and herbaceous undertones.
Further northeast in France, in the region of Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Domaine Trimbach, and Domaine Weinbach produce stunning white wines from varietals like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. These wines display remarkable depth, aromatic complexity, and a balance between sweetness and acidity, reflecting the region's unique microclimates and granite-rich soils.
In Bordeaux, the region of Graves is renowned for its white wines, particularly those crafted from the classic grape varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Château Haut-Brion, Château Pape Clément, and Domaine de Chevalier are esteemed vineyards that produce rich and age-worthy white Bordeaux wines. These wines exhibit a beautiful interplay of tropical fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a touch of toasty oak.
Finally, in the Rhône Valley, the appellation of Condrieu shines as a beacon of excellence in Viognier production. Renowned vineyards such as Domaine Georges Vernay and Domaine Yves Cuilleron create remarkable Viognier wines that seduce the senses with their exotic aromas of apricot, peach, and delicate floral notes. These wines showcase richness, elegance, and a silky texture that lingers on the palate.
France - All White Wines
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£2,865.14 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Demoiselles Grand Cru is a step up from the Bâtard-Montrachet in terms of complexity and mineralité. Yellow plum and pressed flower hints emerge and lend more complexity with time. The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity. This Chevalier gathers momentum towards a detailed, lightly spiced finish with just the right amount of extract. The 2021 has real pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£804.02 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Monts Luisants Blanc 1er Cru was picked around midway through the harvest. It has a tightly-coiled bouquet that takes time to open, touches dew-speckled Granny Smiths and pressed white flowers. The palate is fresh and vibrant with fine acidity, very impressive weight with a tangy, tangerine-tinged finish. This might well be my pick from Dujac’s whites this year. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£2,855.54 |
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Immerse yourself in the captivating experience of Esprit Leflaive Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018, a meticulous tapestry of complexity, depth, and elegance. Unveiling the meticulous attention to detail, this prestigious wine hails from the revered vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne in Burgundy, France. Sustainably grown and harvested, this selection epitomises the very ethos of the esteemed Leflaive winemaking legacy. The bouquet unleashes an extraordinary union of green apple, honeysuckle, and toasted almond. Its opulent heart reveals a profound core infused with vivid minerality, a testament to the iconic limestone-rich terroir. Enveloping a harmonious balance, the finish leaves an enthralling impression that lingers with a finely-tuned acidity. Intensely focused, rich and persistent, the Esprit Leflaive Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018 culminates an artistic rendition of a transcendent wine experience, one that invites the discerning palate to an exquisite voyage of remarkable flavours. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (BH) |
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£2,951.54 |
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Burghound (93-96)Don't Miss! An overtly floral-suffused nose features notes of lilac, carnation and acacia blossom that are trimmed in spice, citrus rind and soft wood wisps. The strikingly pure and beautifully defined larger-bodied flavors are not super-dense but I very much like the texture, all wrapped in a clean, bone-dry and compact finish that flashes plenty of focused power. This could also use a bit more depth but that shouldn't be an issue. As an aside, for those readers who were Sauzet fans 25-ish years ago, the '21 Bâtard reminds me quite a bit of the 1993, which is one of Sauzet's all-time great vintages. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (BH) |
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£4,269.62 |
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Burghound (95-98)Don't Miss! This is also aromatically restrained and requires considerable swirling to coax the aromas of layered and cool spicy essence of pear, apple, white peach and discreet wood toast. There is outstanding volume and mid-palate density to the borderline massive flavors that also possess a highly seductive texture while displaying stunningly good length on the balanced and mouth coating finish. As is often the case with this wine, it will need time to develop better depth, but the track record is so good that it is all but guaranteed to do so. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
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£4,506.74 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A pure clear lemon colour. The extra weight of Montrachet is indeed apparent on the nose. Ripe pears. Perhaps this is a little less in the Sauzet style, not being from their own fruit, but it is impressive. The weight on the palate is profound, with certainly ripe fruit but also a point of minerality right in the middle, and good acidity. Almost a wine to eat rather than drink. It does indeed have the requisite very long finish. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,757.54 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more backward and surly than the Bienvenues at this stage, less "welcoming". The palate is well balanced with a tangy entry, orange rind and lemon peel, touches of grapefruit towards the finish, though the Bienvenues has more cohesion. Still commendable given the season. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£1,829.54 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£969.62 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a rather terse bouquet, more saline than the Criots, touches of oyster shell coming through with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with more weight and density than the Criots, grippy and saline with a long spicy aftertaste. This is excellent - but serious and warranting cellaring for three or four years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£849.62 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bottled. A little more subdued on the nose than the Bâtard-Montrachet. But more intense on the palate. Deeper, creamier and more opulent and still with the right balance between zippy fruit and creamy oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£1,989.62 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Aromas of clear honey, blanched almonds and pear mingle with hints of citrus blossom and orange oil, introducing the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, elegantly textural wine that's supple and enveloping, with lovely depth and dimension at the core, underpinned by lively acids. Long and perfumed, this is an elegant, expressive Montrachet from Fontaine-Gagnard. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£354.02 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£264.74 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£1,116.74 |
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A masterful blend, the Grillet Chateau Grillet 2019 invites the discerning palate to a symphony of flavours. Exclusively made within France's esteemed Rhône Valley, the vineyard, from the region's monopole appellation, is steeped richly in tradition. Revered producer, Vignobles Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, is lauded for their meticulous craftsmanship, optimizing old-world techniques to express the vineyard's unique terroir. Handpicked Viognier grapes undergo rigorous selection, then gently pressed and slowly fermented to birth the wine's intense aromatic complexity. The result, Grillet Chateau Grillet 2019, is a full-bodied, dry white that intrigues with refreshing minerality and luscious notes of fruit blossom, peach and apricot. With an exceptional age-worthiness, expect the robust character of this wine to augment in depth and sophistication over time. Experience the allure of Grillet Chateau Grillet 2019, a touchstone of refined elegance and the epitome of Viognier. A wine for the ages, poised to grace any fine wine collection. |
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Rhone | 4 | - |
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£1,229.54 |
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Immerse yourself in the elegance of the French Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020. Produced in the distinguished Chateau Grillet vineyard, this white wine is the foremost representation of the rare Viognier grape. Hand-pushed in small basket presses to offer supreme quality, the resulting nectar undergoes aging in French oak barrels, giving a rich roundness and unmissable complexity. Grown on the sun-drenched slopes within the renowned Rhone Valley, it captures the minerality of its unique terroir. Exemplary for its nuance yet intensity, anticipate an enthralling bouquet of white flowers, dried apricot, and hints of honey, leading to an impressively long finish. Its producer, Château Grillet, carries a legacy dating back to at least 1760 and is esteemed for crafting these extraordinarily individualistic, age-worthy wines. When you choose the Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020, you savour not just a wine, but a deep-rooted tradition of viticultural excellence. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£759.62 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2007 E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc Ex-Voto comes from 2 parcels, 90% from Les Murets, and 10% from L’Hermite, and is a blend of 90% Marsanne, and 10% Roussanne that spends 18 months in new oak casks. It exhibits decadent, rich aromatics and gets better and better with air, yielding ripe stone fruits, honeysuckle, buttered bread, and gorgeous background minerality and smoky notes. Full and round on the nose, the palate follows suit with a powerful, full bodied texture (that amazingly stays light and balanced), thick, rich fruit, and a focused, blockbuster finish that’s loaded with edgy minerality and wet stone. Jaw dropping good and this powerful, yet elegant beauty should drink well for 15+ years. |
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Rhone | 8 | 97 (WA) |
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£556.82 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2013 Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc is a head-turner that offers sensational notes of buttered stone fruits, charcoal, toasted bread, toasted nuts and freshly crushed rocks. Take Marsanne and filter it through a bed of rocks, and you’d have an idea of what this beauty tastes like. Full-bodied, thick, unctuous and concentrated, it’s certainly one of the most exciting dry whites coming from the Northern Rhône Valley today. |
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Rhone | 8 | 97 (JD) |
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£636.02 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)While no red Ex Voto was made in 2016, the 2016 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc is brilliant, offering classic, powerful notes of Asian spices, toasted bread, acacia flowers, and crushed rocks as well as tons of quince and stone fruit notes. This beauty is full-bodied, multi-dimensional, and already impossible to resist. It’s going to evolve for 20-25 years or more. |
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Rhone | 8 | - |
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£786.74 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£249.62 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2015 Les Champs Libres has really come together beautifully since I last tasted it. Suave, silky and beautifully textured in the glass, the 2015 speaks to harmony above all else. Aging in barrel has softened the contours nicely in this super-expressive white. Hints of slate, mint, green pear, jasmine and a kiss of French oak are beautifully woven together in a white wine of total class and pedigree. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93+ (VN (AG)) |
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£360.02 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93+)The 2020 Les Champs Libres is gorgeous right out of the gate. In this vintage Les Champs Libres is quite savory and floral, with the fruit pushed into the background. Dried flowers, mint, sage, white pepper and almonds all open with some time in the glass. Like the Grand Village Blanc, Les Champs Libres comes across as a bit reticent. I love the energy and vibrancy here. Give this time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,283.94 |
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Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,499.94 |
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Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking. Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity. On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey. Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados. |
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Burgundy | 15 | - |
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£778.34 |
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Savour the excellence of Guy Amiot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles 2018. Produced in the illustrious vineyards of Burgundy, France, its maker, Maison Guy Amiot, adheres to the enduring tradition of biodynamic winemaking, carrying the flame of four generations of fine vintners. This Puligny-Montrachet, bathed in eastern exposure sunlight, offers superior ageing capacity. Its delicate but profound taste, brimming with crisp orchard fruit notes, is complemented by an underpinning minerality and balanced acidity that can only be developed in the finesse chalk soil of Burgundy’s premier cru vineyards. The Guy Amiot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles 2018 is exceptionally full-bodied, with distinctive aromas of stone fruit and nutty oak layered into its complex profile. This remarkable tipple captures the quintessence of superb Burgundian Chardonnay, ensuring a delightful experience for any discerning wine connoisseur. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£1,684.34 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Meursault Luchets shows the more extroverted style of the year nicely. Creamy and beautifully layered, the Luchets is redolent of pear, apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and mint that envelop the palate effortlessly. The Luchets is so inviting, even in the very early going. A burst of mineral and stony notes lend freshness on the close. The 2020 is impressive and so promising. (Tasted by Antonio Galloni) |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£3,500.42 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2013 Haut Brion Blanc, which is a blend of 66% Sauvignon Blanc and 34% Semillon, has a more expressive bouquet than the 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, with mineral-rich citrus fruit, grapefruit and honeysuckle - all very vivacious. The palate is very well balanced, intense and exuberant with lanolin-tinged citrus fruit, dried pineapple, almond, sweet fig and a dash of lemongrass on the long finish. This is just a superb Haut Brion Blanc that should give two or three decades of pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£2,372.42 |
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James Suckling (100)This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£2,490.62 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,860.34 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxurious world of fine wine with the esteemed Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. This exquisite wine has been meticulously crafted in the historic wine-making region of Burgundy, France. Under the expert care of third-generation vigneron Armand Heitz, the fermented juices of hand-picked Chardonnay grapes reach new heights. Embodying Heitz's passion for organic and biodynamic practices, this serially acclaimed vintner ages the wine in oak barrels, fostering a refined harmony of strength and elegance. The Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017 seduces the palate with its captivating blend of ripe fruit, mineral, and floral tones, underpinned by refined acidity and a commendable finish. The producers' dedication to showcasing the noble terroir results in a wine that whispers of the ancient limestone soils and distinct microclimate of its homeland. Relish the enigmatic complexity of each sip and surrender to the mesmerising charm of the Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£2,204.42 |
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Vinous (95)Compared to the premier crus at this address, this wine offers another dimension on the nose, with aromas of pear, white flowers, almond and hazelnut complemented by deeper-pitched soil tones and a hint of dried fruits. Hugely rich but surprisingly energetic on the palate, conveying seamless flavors of yellow and dried fruits and salty minerality. Totally saturates the mouth and mounts on the back end without leaving any impression of heaviness. Boillot told me that the 2017 version of this wine is a bit higher in acidity but this bottle boasts excellent verve. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£2,378.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2021 Chevalier-Montrachet Demoiselles Grand Cru is a step up from the Bâtard-Montrachet in terms of complexity and mineralité. Yellow plum and pressed flower hints emerge and lend more complexity with time. The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity. This Chevalier gathers momentum towards a detailed, lightly spiced finish with just the right amount of extract. The 2021 has real pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£662.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Monts Luisants Blanc 1er Cru was picked around midway through the harvest. It has a tightly-coiled bouquet that takes time to open, touches dew-speckled Granny Smiths and pressed white flowers. The palate is fresh and vibrant with fine acidity, very impressive weight with a tangy, tangerine-tinged finish. This might well be my pick from Dujac’s whites this year. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£2,370.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the captivating experience of Esprit Leflaive Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018, a meticulous tapestry of complexity, depth, and elegance. Unveiling the meticulous attention to detail, this prestigious wine hails from the revered vineyards of Corton-Charlemagne in Burgundy, France. Sustainably grown and harvested, this selection epitomises the very ethos of the esteemed Leflaive winemaking legacy. The bouquet unleashes an extraordinary union of green apple, honeysuckle, and toasted almond. Its opulent heart reveals a profound core infused with vivid minerality, a testament to the iconic limestone-rich terroir. Enveloping a harmonious balance, the finish leaves an enthralling impression that lingers with a finely-tuned acidity. Intensely focused, rich and persistent, the Esprit Leflaive Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018 culminates an artistic rendition of a transcendent wine experience, one that invites the discerning palate to an exquisite voyage of remarkable flavours. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (BH) |
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£2,450.00 |
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Burghound (93-96)Don't Miss! An overtly floral-suffused nose features notes of lilac, carnation and acacia blossom that are trimmed in spice, citrus rind and soft wood wisps. The strikingly pure and beautifully defined larger-bodied flavors are not super-dense but I very much like the texture, all wrapped in a clean, bone-dry and compact finish that flashes plenty of focused power. This could also use a bit more depth but that shouldn't be an issue. As an aside, for those readers who were Sauzet fans 25-ish years ago, the '21 Bâtard reminds me quite a bit of the 1993, which is one of Sauzet's all-time great vintages. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (BH) |
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£3,550.00 |
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Burghound (95-98)Don't Miss! This is also aromatically restrained and requires considerable swirling to coax the aromas of layered and cool spicy essence of pear, apple, white peach and discreet wood toast. There is outstanding volume and mid-palate density to the borderline massive flavors that also possess a highly seductive texture while displaying stunningly good length on the balanced and mouth coating finish. As is often the case with this wine, it will need time to develop better depth, but the track record is so good that it is all but guaranteed to do so. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
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£3,746.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A pure clear lemon colour. The extra weight of Montrachet is indeed apparent on the nose. Ripe pears. Perhaps this is a little less in the Sauzet style, not being from their own fruit, but it is impressive. The weight on the palate is profound, with certainly ripe fruit but also a point of minerality right in the middle, and good acidity. Almost a wine to eat rather than drink. It does indeed have the requisite very long finish. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,455.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more backward and surly than the Bienvenues at this stage, less "welcoming". The palate is well balanced with a tangy entry, orange rind and lemon peel, touches of grapefruit towards the finish, though the Bienvenues has more cohesion. Still commendable given the season. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£1,515.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£800.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a rather terse bouquet, more saline than the Criots, touches of oyster shell coming through with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with more weight and density than the Criots, grippy and saline with a long spicy aftertaste. This is excellent - but serious and warranting cellaring for three or four years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£700.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bottled. A little more subdued on the nose than the Bâtard-Montrachet. But more intense on the palate. Deeper, creamier and more opulent and still with the right balance between zippy fruit and creamy oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£1,650.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Aromas of clear honey, blanched almonds and pear mingle with hints of citrus blossom and orange oil, introducing the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, elegantly textural wine that's supple and enveloping, with lovely depth and dimension at the core, underpinned by lively acids. Long and perfumed, this is an elegant, expressive Montrachet from Fontaine-Gagnard. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£287.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£211.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£921.00 |
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A masterful blend, the Grillet Chateau Grillet 2019 invites the discerning palate to a symphony of flavours. Exclusively made within France's esteemed Rhône Valley, the vineyard, from the region's monopole appellation, is steeped richly in tradition. Revered producer, Vignobles Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, is lauded for their meticulous craftsmanship, optimizing old-world techniques to express the vineyard's unique terroir. Handpicked Viognier grapes undergo rigorous selection, then gently pressed and slowly fermented to birth the wine's intense aromatic complexity. The result, Grillet Chateau Grillet 2019, is a full-bodied, dry white that intrigues with refreshing minerality and luscious notes of fruit blossom, peach and apricot. With an exceptional age-worthiness, expect the robust character of this wine to augment in depth and sophistication over time. Experience the allure of Grillet Chateau Grillet 2019, a touchstone of refined elegance and the epitome of Viognier. A wine for the ages, poised to grace any fine wine collection. |
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Rhone | 4 | - |
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£1,015.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the elegance of the French Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020. Produced in the distinguished Chateau Grillet vineyard, this white wine is the foremost representation of the rare Viognier grape. Hand-pushed in small basket presses to offer supreme quality, the resulting nectar undergoes aging in French oak barrels, giving a rich roundness and unmissable complexity. Grown on the sun-drenched slopes within the renowned Rhone Valley, it captures the minerality of its unique terroir. Exemplary for its nuance yet intensity, anticipate an enthralling bouquet of white flowers, dried apricot, and hints of honey, leading to an impressively long finish. Its producer, Château Grillet, carries a legacy dating back to at least 1760 and is esteemed for crafting these extraordinarily individualistic, age-worthy wines. When you choose the Grillet Chateau Grillet 2020, you savour not just a wine, but a deep-rooted tradition of viticultural excellence. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£625.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2007 E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc Ex-Voto comes from 2 parcels, 90% from Les Murets, and 10% from L’Hermite, and is a blend of 90% Marsanne, and 10% Roussanne that spends 18 months in new oak casks. It exhibits decadent, rich aromatics and gets better and better with air, yielding ripe stone fruits, honeysuckle, buttered bread, and gorgeous background minerality and smoky notes. Full and round on the nose, the palate follows suit with a powerful, full bodied texture (that amazingly stays light and balanced), thick, rich fruit, and a focused, blockbuster finish that’s loaded with edgy minerality and wet stone. Jaw dropping good and this powerful, yet elegant beauty should drink well for 15+ years. |
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Rhone | 8 | 97 (WA) |
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£456.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2013 Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc is a head-turner that offers sensational notes of buttered stone fruits, charcoal, toasted bread, toasted nuts and freshly crushed rocks. Take Marsanne and filter it through a bed of rocks, and you’d have an idea of what this beauty tastes like. Full-bodied, thick, unctuous and concentrated, it’s certainly one of the most exciting dry whites coming from the Northern Rhône Valley today. |
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Rhone | 8 | 97 (JD) |
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£522.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)While no red Ex Voto was made in 2016, the 2016 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc is brilliant, offering classic, powerful notes of Asian spices, toasted bread, acacia flowers, and crushed rocks as well as tons of quince and stone fruit notes. This beauty is full-bodied, multi-dimensional, and already impossible to resist. It’s going to evolve for 20-25 years or more. |
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Rhone | 8 | - |
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£646.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£200.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2015 Les Champs Libres has really come together beautifully since I last tasted it. Suave, silky and beautifully textured in the glass, the 2015 speaks to harmony above all else. Aging in barrel has softened the contours nicely in this super-expressive white. Hints of slate, mint, green pear, jasmine and a kiss of French oak are beautifully woven together in a white wine of total class and pedigree. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93+ (VN (AG)) |
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£292.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93+)The 2020 Les Champs Libres is gorgeous right out of the gate. In this vintage Les Champs Libres is quite savory and floral, with the fruit pushed into the background. Dried flowers, mint, sage, white pepper and almonds all open with some time in the glass. Like the Grand Village Blanc, Les Champs Libres comes across as a bit reticent. I love the energy and vibrancy here. Give this time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,727.00 |
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Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,907.00 |
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Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking. Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity. On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey. Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados. |
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£639.00 |
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Savour the excellence of Guy Amiot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles 2018. Produced in the illustrious vineyards of Burgundy, France, its maker, Maison Guy Amiot, adheres to the enduring tradition of biodynamic winemaking, carrying the flame of four generations of fine vintners. This Puligny-Montrachet, bathed in eastern exposure sunlight, offers superior ageing capacity. Its delicate but profound taste, brimming with crisp orchard fruit notes, is complemented by an underpinning minerality and balanced acidity that can only be developed in the finesse chalk soil of Burgundy’s premier cru vineyards. The Guy Amiot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles 2018 is exceptionally full-bodied, with distinctive aromas of stone fruit and nutty oak layered into its complex profile. This remarkable tipple captures the quintessence of superb Burgundian Chardonnay, ensuring a delightful experience for any discerning wine connoisseur. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£1,394.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Meursault Luchets shows the more extroverted style of the year nicely. Creamy and beautifully layered, the Luchets is redolent of pear, apricot, dried flowers, chamomile and mint that envelop the palate effortlessly. The Luchets is so inviting, even in the very early going. A burst of mineral and stony notes lend freshness on the close. The 2020 is impressive and so promising. (Tasted by Antonio Galloni) |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£2,909.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2013 Haut Brion Blanc, which is a blend of 66% Sauvignon Blanc and 34% Semillon, has a more expressive bouquet than the 2013 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc, with mineral-rich citrus fruit, grapefruit and honeysuckle - all very vivacious. The palate is very well balanced, intense and exuberant with lanolin-tinged citrus fruit, dried pineapple, almond, sweet fig and a dash of lemongrass on the long finish. This is just a superb Haut Brion Blanc that should give two or three decades of pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,969.00 |
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James Suckling (100)This is crazy quality. The depth and intensity is really something. It is so compact and powerful with such intensity and density. Energy. So structured. Full-bodied. Layered and superb. Like a great Montrachet from a great vintage, but so Haut Brion. Speechless. Perfect wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£2,067.50 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Very perfumed with floral, citrus and stone aromas, as well as hints of grapefruit. It’s full-bodied and seamless in texture. Extremely long and fine-grained. 72% sauvignon and 28% semillon. Normally 50/50. |
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Immerse yourself in the luxurious world of fine wine with the esteemed Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. This exquisite wine has been meticulously crafted in the historic wine-making region of Burgundy, France. Under the expert care of third-generation vigneron Armand Heitz, the fermented juices of hand-picked Chardonnay grapes reach new heights. Embodying Heitz's passion for organic and biodynamic practices, this serially acclaimed vintner ages the wine in oak barrels, fostering a refined harmony of strength and elegance. The Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017 seduces the palate with its captivating blend of ripe fruit, mineral, and floral tones, underpinned by refined acidity and a commendable finish. The producers' dedication to showcasing the noble terroir results in a wine that whispers of the ancient limestone soils and distinct microclimate of its homeland. Relish the enigmatic complexity of each sip and surrender to the mesmerising charm of the Heitz Lochardet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£1,829.00 |
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Vinous (95)Compared to the premier crus at this address, this wine offers another dimension on the nose, with aromas of pear, white flowers, almond and hazelnut complemented by deeper-pitched soil tones and a hint of dried fruits. Hugely rich but surprisingly energetic on the palate, conveying seamless flavors of yellow and dried fruits and salty minerality. Totally saturates the mouth and mounts on the back end without leaving any impression of heaviness. Boillot told me that the 2017 version of this wine is a bit higher in acidity but this bottle boasts excellent verve. |
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