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Wine Advocate (95)
The 2017 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec displays a beautifully pure, precise, flinty and crunchy bouquet of perfectly ripe and healthy fruits. Round, lush and precise on the crystalline palate, this is a highly refined, elegant, enormously lush and sexy Vouvray with great finesse but also tension and lingering salinity. Tightly structured and full of terroir expression, this is the 2017 you shouldn't miss. A great wine! Tasted in March 2019.Inc. VAT£88.92 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 1997 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont reveals a touch of gold to its otherwise straw color. It offers a nose of deeply honeyed chalk with hints of botrytis as well as a complex, quince, candied almond, and acacia blossom-flavored personality. Medium-bodied and exceptionally pure, this wine is rich, flavorful, and simply gorgeous. Drink it over the next 15 years.Inc. VAT£163.73 -
(1x75cl) 2017
Wine Spectator (96)
A beauty, with an inviting display of succulent yellow apple, green plum, pear, persimmon and quince flavors that ripples through the long finish, while light verbena, ginger and honeysuckle notes dart around. A long green tea echo runs through the finish. Shows terrific range and purity, with the sweetness easily harnessed for balance. Best from 2019 through 2040. 500 cases made.Inc. VAT£92.11 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux is clear, deep, pure and flinty on the intense but fine and coolish-mineral nose. Very distinctive! Lush and intense but also pure, vital and tensioned on the palate, this elegant and seductive Le Mont offers a straightforward drive and a highly complex and energetic finish with grip and great mineral tension. A gorgeous, crystalline, persistently salty and tightly woven Chenin with great complexity and energy. Very attractive already today! Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£100.13 -
Wine Advocate (94)
According to Sarah Hwang, 2022 marked “the earliest harvest—we started on the 7th of September and finished on the 17th of October.” Indeed, the 2022 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux reflects the vintage’s warm conditions with a ripe, complex bouquet of pear, white peach, exotic fruits, kumquat and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it is concentrated and structured yet retains a sense of poise and lift. A delicately fleshy core of fruit is framed by bright acidity, leading to a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite and precise wine, particularly impressive given the solar nature of the vintage. Residual sugar: 51 grams per liter.Inc. VAT£208.40 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2015 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is super clear, ripe and aromatic on the nose, highly elegant and with lovely flinty flavors. Intense and concentrated, with great finesse and vitality, this is a highly elegant and perfectly balanced wine with a persistent grip and salinity. Great balance and harmony.Inc. VAT£86.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
This sports a flamboyant edge, with apple crumble, ginger cream, quince paste, green tea and honeysuckle notes forming a wide panoply of aromas and flavors, while sweet and racy accents contrast, creating a lengthy finish where everything hangs in harmony. A stunning show of fruit and precision. Drink now through 2040. 160 cases made.Inc. VAT£104.11 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£803.21 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.Inc. VAT£414.26 -
Inc. VAT£407.89 -
(6x75cl) 2005Wine Advocate (97)
In its very early days, Hugel’s 2005 Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles is already truly noble! Orange marmalade, caramelized peach, spiced pear and yellow plum preserves, cinnamon and mint candies, roses, and honey and white raisin fill the nose. Spectacularly luscious and expansive on the palate, honeyed, silken-textured, and loaded with primary, vividly juicy fruit such as one seldom encounters in this grape variety much less at stratospheric ripeness, this fills ones head with sweet perfume and dreams of future vinous glory – if only you can give it at least twenty years. And if one must drink it today, despite considerable sweetness, this amazing Gewurztraminer already displays not just prodigious length and profundity of flavor – saline chalky mineral suggestions and deep smoked meat pungency lending a darker side to its performance – but elegance, poise, refinement, and remarkable lift and refreshment.Inc. VAT£579.20 -
(6x75cl) 2022Inc. VAT£221.09 -
(6x75cl) 2012Inc. VAT£400.46 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (96)
The 2014 Riesling Grossi Laüe is harvested from four parcels across the midslope of the marls of the Schoenenbourg Grand Cru. From a cool vintage, with a cool, rainy summer where the autumn made the vintage. This sends out only gentle notions of chamomile tincture with emerging highlights of clear honey but with an ethereal lift and a lovely smokiness that allows you to stash this way. The palate is serene, gorgeously smooth and emollient with its cooling, soothing, chamomile-scented, fresh gentleness. This is a Riesling like a caress, like a balm, while cooling, healing and soothing. The 2014 is long and understated, just about opening up but perfectly equipped to go the distance, a wine of equanimity and class. (Bone-Dry)Inc. VAT£466.84 -
James Suckling (96)
Decadent and rich with mango, papaya, citrus, and mineral. Slate too. Full-bodied, dry and fruity. It really shows great length and complexity. First vintage of this single vineyard wine from the best parcel of the Schonenberg. Contrasty. Drink now.Inc. VAT£1,431.49 -
James Suckling (96)
A very complex rose petal and herbal riesling that is ridiculously fresh for almost a decade of age. Very muscular and concentrated, but still cool and fresh with enormous mineral depth at the finish. Just coming to its peak, but decades of aging potential!Inc. VAT£620.66 -
Decanter (97)
The crown in the Hugel jewels, Schoelhammer comes from 30 rows in the core of Grand Cru Shoenenbourg, high above Riquewihr. An intense, dry and mineral-charged Riesling with floral aromas and concentrated lime/lemon zest flavours. Fermented in neutral oak, this retains absolute purity and clarity of flavour. Bottled in Spring 2012, this vintage was first released in 2018. Still very youthful and with decades ahead.Inc. VAT£784.78 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Hugel's 2014 Riesling Schoelhammer opens with a clear and remarkably fine and herbal bouquet that indicates perfectly ripe and concentrated fruit that is reminiscent of ripe mirabelles. On the palate, this is a rich and textural, very elegant and refined yet highly complex and long-lasting Schoenenbourg that combines power with incredible finesse. The finish is very long, stimulating and complex due to the remarkably fine saline acidity. This is a stellar Riesling from Alsace, and although I didn't taste it along with the great 2010, I dare say this is possibly the finest Schoelhammer Hugel has produced so far. 13.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024.Inc. VAT£347.95 -
(6x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (98)
Hugel's 2014 Riesling Schoelhammer opens with a clear and remarkably fine and herbal bouquet that indicates perfectly ripe and concentrated fruit that is reminiscent of ripe mirabelles. On the palate, this is a rich and textural, very elegant and refined yet highly complex and long-lasting Schoenenbourg that combines power with incredible finesse. The finish is very long, stimulating and complex due to the remarkably fine saline acidity. This is a stellar Riesling from Alsace, and although I didn't taste it along with the great 2010, I dare say this is possibly the finest Schoelhammer Hugel has produced so far. 13.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024.Inc. VAT£711.49 -
(1x75cl) 1989Experience the epitome of wine elegance with the Huguenot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1989. From the renowned Huguenot estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France, this red wine offers an unparalleled Burgundy experience. Hand-harvested from the famous estate's oldest vines, this Pinot Noir is meticulously aged in French oak barrels, creating a richly flavoured, full-bodied wine. The Huguenot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1989 is a stunning reflection of the estate's ancestral winemaking ethos, combining over four centuries of tradition with modern, sophisticated techniques. The wine aromas feature raspberries and sumptuous truffles while the palate delivers a powerful, complex blend of spices and dark fruit. Its persistent finish is both elegant and racy, with velvety tannins that promise excellent ageing potential. This vintage, highly desirable amongst connoisseurs, encapsulates the essence of its prestigious Grand Cru classification. Enjoy the Huguenot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1989; a French masterpiece and a testament to distinguished winemaking.
Inc. VAT£271.73 -
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Really dark! (the first wine to be so) Some mossy elements. Lots of freshness too, Luscious but needs time to settle down, The oak tannins seem very slightly intrusive.Inc. VAT£192.53 -
Vinous (93)
Very ripe if youthfully subdued aromas of black raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Rich, lush and sweet, boasting terrific density to its flavors of blueberry, black raspberry and tropical dark chocolate. Finishes dry, broad and firm, with substantial fine-grained, ripe tannins and a healthy edge of acidity.Inc. VAT£932.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(the Humberts' vines are situated on rocky soil in the northern section of Mazoyères-Chambertin): Slightly high-toned aromas of black raspberry, currant, rocks and licorice pastille, plus a sexy note of smoky oak. The fattest and sweetest of this 2013 collection, already showing a lot of early personality to its dark fruit and licorice flavors. Turns tougher and stonier on the rather powerful, tannic back end. I can certainly envision this wine shutting down in the bottle.Inc. VAT£196.13 -
(6x75cl) 2017Impeccably crafted, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 is produced in the famed vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, France. Humbert Freres, a family-owned winery, has been associated with fine craftsmanship and stellar vinification for four generations, making the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru a testament to their dedication towards quality.
The 2017 vintage varietal is particularly distinguished. The hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes underwent fully adjusted fermentation, including cold maceration, to enhance aromatic complexity. The wine then matured in oak barrels for 15 long months,
The result? A sublime and elegantly structured wine, offering a harmony of ripe red fruit, delicate spices, and a delicate mineral finish. Its bright ruby hue is as much a treat to the eyes as it is to the palate, with its elegant balance of finesse and intensity.
Each exquisite sip of Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 further establishes the Humbert Freres's reputation for producing Burgundy's most distinguished wines.
Inc. VAT£1,002.29 -
(3x75cl) 2020Discover the prestigious Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, a sumptuous wine revered by connoisseurs worldwide. Reverently crafted within France's revered Burgundy region, this flawless vintage characterises Humbert Freres' diligent, minimalist approach to viniculture. Originating from 45-year-old grapevines, it showcases the estate's commitment to sustainable, traditional viticulture methods.
The finely-tuned Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 exhibits a delightful aromatic composition of ripe red currants, sweet cherry, and subtle earthy undertones - a testament to its twelve-month maturation in French oak barrels. Full-bodied, it boasts an exquisite balance between pronounced minerality and refined tannins, culminating in an elegantly long finish.
Reflecting the inimitable terroir of the Charmes-Chambertin AOC, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 is a magnificent addition to any cellar, earmarked for the discerning palate appreciating the profound complexities of an esteemed Burgundy Grand Cru.
Inc. VAT£875.05 -
Discover the prestigious Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, a sumptuous wine revered by connoisseurs worldwide. Reverently crafted within France's revered Burgundy region, this flawless vintage characterises Humbert Freres' diligent, minimalist approach to viniculture. Originating from 45-year-old grapevines, it showcases the estate's commitment to sustainable, traditional viticulture methods.
The finely-tuned Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 exhibits a delightful aromatic composition of ripe red currants, sweet cherry, and subtle earthy undertones - a testament to its twelve-month maturation in French oak barrels. Full-bodied, it boasts an exquisite balance between pronounced minerality and refined tannins, culminating in an elegantly long finish.
Reflecting the inimitable terroir of the Charmes-Chambertin AOC, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 is a magnificent addition to any cellar, earmarked for the discerning palate appreciating the profound complexities of an esteemed Burgundy Grand Cru.
Inc. VAT£1,083.20 -
Offering elegance and depth, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 is a splendid representation of the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin region in Burgundy, France. Estate-owned since 1932, Humbert Freres expertise shines through in their traditional viticultural practices, mastered over four generations. The velvety ruby wine consists exclusively of Pinot Noir, offering a nuanced palette that hints at bramble fruit and damp earth. The grapes are hand-harvested, ensuring only the highest quality of clusters for fermentation. The wine is then matured for up to 18 months in oak barrels, yielding a complex, full-bodied Grand Cru. A shining testimony to Humbert Freres' steadfast commitment to excellence, the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 is a vino connoisseurs' delight. Savour its captivating aromas and profound depth, perfect for any special occasion yet can hold its own amongst collectors' items. Delight in the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021, a true French classic.
Inc. VAT£1,312.40 -
Crafted with mastery, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 is an exquisite French wine which reflects the heritage and meticulous artisanship of the Humbert Freres winery. This unique grand cru originates from the vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin within the prestigious Burgundian region known for its unparalleled terroir. Each vine is tended to with an unwavering commitment to organic and biodynamic practices.
Humbert Freres embraces traditional wine-making methods, resulting in an expressive vintage with complex, layered flavours. The 2022 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru embodies the winery's dedication to precision and excellence. Full bodied and richly textured, the wine exudes a bouquet teeming with ripe cherries, gentle spice and subtle undercurrents of earthiness. Its palate, boasting a compelling blend of fruit and savoury notes, offers a refined balance between vigour and elegance.
Every bottle of Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 reaffirms the Humbert Freres’ reputation for delivering time-honoured, distinguished wines.
Inc. VAT£2,558.81 -
Unique and splendid, Humbert Frères Fixin 2009 is a testament to the meticulous work of the Humbert brothers, who boast four generations of wine-making history in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy. Hand-harvested from 30-year-old vines, this Pinot Noir is fermented using indigenous yeasts to preserve the authentic character of the grape and the true impression of the terroir. Matured in oak barrels for 16 months, Humbert Freres Fixin 2009 demonstrates richness and complexity, with evident tannins that pair delightfully with strong flavoured dishes. The lush palate reveals harmonious layers of dark fruits, spices, and fine-textured oak. Boasting extraordinary longevity, its potential for ageing makes it a grand addition to any discerning cellar. Humbert Freres Fixin 2009, a Burgundian gem that is as structured as it is elegant, perfectly encapsulates the sophistication of old-world winemaking.
Inc. VAT£563.80 -
Savour elegance within every bottle of Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot 2019. Unleash a tapestry of expertly balanced flavours imbued with the essence of its origin - the humus-rich, clay-limestone soils in the renowned Craipillot vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy. Humbert Freres, a family-run enterprise since 1950, stayed true to the traditional open-vat fermentation and aged the wine for 14 months in carefully selected oak barrels, imparting a subtle complexity like no other. This vintage captures the essence of its terroir, embodying rich fruity allure and earthy undertones that unravel a depth of flavour. Anticipate a robust palate brimming with primordial burgundian character, accentuated by cherries, raspberries and underlying notes of black pepper. Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot 2019 is a testament to impeccable French viticulture, crafting an inimitable wine that aficionados will treasure.
Inc. VAT£1,316.81
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Wine Advocate (95)
The 2017 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec displays a beautifully pure, precise, flinty and crunchy bouquet of perfectly ripe and healthy fruits. Round, lush and precise on the crystalline palate, this is a highly refined, elegant, enormously lush and sexy Vouvray with great finesse but also tension and lingering salinity. Tightly structured and full of terroir expression, this is the 2017 you shouldn't miss. A great wine! Tasted in March 2019.In Bond£71.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 1997 Vouvray Moelleux Le Mont reveals a touch of gold to its otherwise straw color. It offers a nose of deeply honeyed chalk with hints of botrytis as well as a complex, quince, candied almond, and acacia blossom-flavored personality. Medium-bodied and exceptionally pure, this wine is rich, flavorful, and simply gorgeous. Drink it over the next 15 years.Inc. VAT£159.60 -
(1x75cl) 2017
Wine Spectator (96)
A beauty, with an inviting display of succulent yellow apple, green plum, pear, persimmon and quince flavors that ripples through the long finish, while light verbena, ginger and honeysuckle notes dart around. A long green tea echo runs through the finish. Shows terrific range and purity, with the sweetness easily harnessed for balance. Best from 2019 through 2040. 500 cases made.In Bond£74.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux is clear, deep, pure and flinty on the intense but fine and coolish-mineral nose. Very distinctive! Lush and intense but also pure, vital and tensioned on the palate, this elegant and seductive Le Mont offers a straightforward drive and a highly complex and energetic finish with grip and great mineral tension. A gorgeous, crystalline, persistently salty and tightly woven Chenin with great complexity and energy. Very attractive already today! Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£80.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
According to Sarah Hwang, 2022 marked “the earliest harvest—we started on the 7th of September and finished on the 17th of October.” Indeed, the 2022 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux reflects the vintage’s warm conditions with a ripe, complex bouquet of pear, white peach, exotic fruits, kumquat and floral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it is concentrated and structured yet retains a sense of poise and lift. A delicately fleshy core of fruit is framed by bright acidity, leading to a long, ethereal finish. This is an exquisite and precise wine, particularly impressive given the solar nature of the vintage. Residual sugar: 51 grams per liter.In Bond£153.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2015 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is super clear, ripe and aromatic on the nose, highly elegant and with lovely flinty flavors. Intense and concentrated, with great finesse and vitality, this is a highly elegant and perfectly balanced wine with a persistent grip and salinity. Great balance and harmony.In Bond£69.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
This sports a flamboyant edge, with apple crumble, ginger cream, quince paste, green tea and honeysuckle notes forming a wide panoply of aromas and flavors, while sweet and racy accents contrast, creating a lengthy finish where everything hangs in harmony. A stunning show of fruit and precision. Drink now through 2040. 160 cases made.In Bond£84.00 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£628.00 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.In Bond£328.00 -
In Bond£322.00
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(6x75cl) 2005
Wine Advocate (97)
In its very early days, Hugel’s 2005 Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles is already truly noble! Orange marmalade, caramelized peach, spiced pear and yellow plum preserves, cinnamon and mint candies, roses, and honey and white raisin fill the nose. Spectacularly luscious and expansive on the palate, honeyed, silken-textured, and loaded with primary, vividly juicy fruit such as one seldom encounters in this grape variety much less at stratospheric ripeness, this fills ones head with sweet perfume and dreams of future vinous glory – if only you can give it at least twenty years. And if one must drink it today, despite considerable sweetness, this amazing Gewurztraminer already displays not just prodigious length and profundity of flavor – saline chalky mineral suggestions and deep smoked meat pungency lending a darker side to its performance – but elegance, poise, refinement, and remarkable lift and refreshment.In Bond£462.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£165.00
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(6x75cl) 2012In Bond£314.43
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(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (96)
The 2014 Riesling Grossi Laüe is harvested from four parcels across the midslope of the marls of the Schoenenbourg Grand Cru. From a cool vintage, with a cool, rainy summer where the autumn made the vintage. This sends out only gentle notions of chamomile tincture with emerging highlights of clear honey but with an ethereal lift and a lovely smokiness that allows you to stash this way. The palate is serene, gorgeously smooth and emollient with its cooling, soothing, chamomile-scented, fresh gentleness. This is a Riesling like a caress, like a balm, while cooling, healing and soothing. The 2014 is long and understated, just about opening up but perfectly equipped to go the distance, a wine of equanimity and class. (Bone-Dry)In Bond£373.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Decadent and rich with mango, papaya, citrus, and mineral. Slate too. Full-bodied, dry and fruity. It really shows great length and complexity. First vintage of this single vineyard wine from the best parcel of the Schonenberg. Contrasty. Drink now.In Bond£1,175.00 -
James Suckling (96)
A very complex rose petal and herbal riesling that is ridiculously fresh for almost a decade of age. Very muscular and concentrated, but still cool and fresh with enormous mineral depth at the finish. Just coming to its peak, but decades of aging potential!In Bond£500.00 -
Decanter (97)
The crown in the Hugel jewels, Schoelhammer comes from 30 rows in the core of Grand Cru Shoenenbourg, high above Riquewihr. An intense, dry and mineral-charged Riesling with floral aromas and concentrated lime/lemon zest flavours. Fermented in neutral oak, this retains absolute purity and clarity of flavour. Bottled in Spring 2012, this vintage was first released in 2018. Still very youthful and with decades ahead.In Bond£634.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Hugel's 2014 Riesling Schoelhammer opens with a clear and remarkably fine and herbal bouquet that indicates perfectly ripe and concentrated fruit that is reminiscent of ripe mirabelles. On the palate, this is a rich and textural, very elegant and refined yet highly complex and long-lasting Schoenenbourg that combines power with incredible finesse. The finish is very long, stimulating and complex due to the remarkably fine saline acidity. This is a stellar Riesling from Alsace, and although I didn't taste it along with the great 2010, I dare say this is possibly the finest Schoelhammer Hugel has produced so far. 13.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024.In Bond£281.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (98)
Hugel's 2014 Riesling Schoelhammer opens with a clear and remarkably fine and herbal bouquet that indicates perfectly ripe and concentrated fruit that is reminiscent of ripe mirabelles. On the palate, this is a rich and textural, very elegant and refined yet highly complex and long-lasting Schoenenbourg that combines power with incredible finesse. The finish is very long, stimulating and complex due to the remarkably fine saline acidity. This is a stellar Riesling from Alsace, and although I didn't taste it along with the great 2010, I dare say this is possibly the finest Schoelhammer Hugel has produced so far. 13.5% stated alcohol. Diam cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024.In Bond£575.00 -
(1x75cl) 1989
Experience the epitome of wine elegance with the Huguenot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1989. From the renowned Huguenot estate in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France, this red wine offers an unparalleled Burgundy experience. Hand-harvested from the famous estate's oldest vines, this Pinot Noir is meticulously aged in French oak barrels, creating a richly flavoured, full-bodied wine. The Huguenot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1989 is a stunning reflection of the estate's ancestral winemaking ethos, combining over four centuries of tradition with modern, sophisticated techniques. The wine aromas feature raspberries and sumptuous truffles while the palate delivers a powerful, complex blend of spices and dark fruit. Its persistent finish is both elegant and racy, with velvety tannins that promise excellent ageing potential. This vintage, highly desirable amongst connoisseurs, encapsulates the essence of its prestigious Grand Cru classification. Enjoy the Huguenot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1989; a French masterpiece and a testament to distinguished winemaking.
In Bond£223.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Really dark! (the first wine to be so) Some mossy elements. Lots of freshness too, Luscious but needs time to settle down, The oak tannins seem very slightly intrusive.In Bond£157.00 -
Vinous (93)
Very ripe if youthfully subdued aromas of black raspberry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Rich, lush and sweet, boasting terrific density to its flavors of blueberry, black raspberry and tropical dark chocolate. Finishes dry, broad and firm, with substantial fine-grained, ripe tannins and a healthy edge of acidity.In Bond£756.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(the Humberts' vines are situated on rocky soil in the northern section of Mazoyères-Chambertin): Slightly high-toned aromas of black raspberry, currant, rocks and licorice pastille, plus a sexy note of smoky oak. The fattest and sweetest of this 2013 collection, already showing a lot of early personality to its dark fruit and licorice flavors. Turns tougher and stonier on the rather powerful, tannic back end. I can certainly envision this wine shutting down in the bottle.In Bond£160.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Impeccably crafted, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 is produced in the famed vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, France. Humbert Freres, a family-owned winery, has been associated with fine craftsmanship and stellar vinification for four generations, making the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru a testament to their dedication towards quality.
The 2017 vintage varietal is particularly distinguished. The hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes underwent fully adjusted fermentation, including cold maceration, to enhance aromatic complexity. The wine then matured in oak barrels for 15 long months,
The result? A sublime and elegantly structured wine, offering a harmony of ripe red fruit, delicate spices, and a delicate mineral finish. Its bright ruby hue is as much a treat to the eyes as it is to the palate, with its elegant balance of finesse and intensity.
Each exquisite sip of Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 further establishes the Humbert Freres's reputation for producing Burgundy's most distinguished wines.
In Bond£816.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020
Discover the prestigious Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, a sumptuous wine revered by connoisseurs worldwide. Reverently crafted within France's revered Burgundy region, this flawless vintage characterises Humbert Freres' diligent, minimalist approach to viniculture. Originating from 45-year-old grapevines, it showcases the estate's commitment to sustainable, traditional viticulture methods.
The finely-tuned Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 exhibits a delightful aromatic composition of ripe red currants, sweet cherry, and subtle earthy undertones - a testament to its twelve-month maturation in French oak barrels. Full-bodied, it boasts an exquisite balance between pronounced minerality and refined tannins, culminating in an elegantly long finish.
Reflecting the inimitable terroir of the Charmes-Chambertin AOC, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 is a magnificent addition to any cellar, earmarked for the discerning palate appreciating the profound complexities of an esteemed Burgundy Grand Cru.
In Bond£719.59 -
Discover the prestigious Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, a sumptuous wine revered by connoisseurs worldwide. Reverently crafted within France's revered Burgundy region, this flawless vintage characterises Humbert Freres' diligent, minimalist approach to viniculture. Originating from 45-year-old grapevines, it showcases the estate's commitment to sustainable, traditional viticulture methods.
The finely-tuned Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 exhibits a delightful aromatic composition of ripe red currants, sweet cherry, and subtle earthy undertones - a testament to its twelve-month maturation in French oak barrels. Full-bodied, it boasts an exquisite balance between pronounced minerality and refined tannins, culminating in an elegantly long finish.
Reflecting the inimitable terroir of the Charmes-Chambertin AOC, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 is a magnificent addition to any cellar, earmarked for the discerning palate appreciating the profound complexities of an esteemed Burgundy Grand Cru.
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Offering elegance and depth, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 is a splendid representation of the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin region in Burgundy, France. Estate-owned since 1932, Humbert Freres expertise shines through in their traditional viticultural practices, mastered over four generations. The velvety ruby wine consists exclusively of Pinot Noir, offering a nuanced palette that hints at bramble fruit and damp earth. The grapes are hand-harvested, ensuring only the highest quality of clusters for fermentation. The wine is then matured for up to 18 months in oak barrels, yielding a complex, full-bodied Grand Cru. A shining testimony to Humbert Freres' steadfast commitment to excellence, the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 is a vino connoisseurs' delight. Savour its captivating aromas and profound depth, perfect for any special occasion yet can hold its own amongst collectors' items. Delight in the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021, a true French classic.
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Crafted with mastery, the Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 is an exquisite French wine which reflects the heritage and meticulous artisanship of the Humbert Freres winery. This unique grand cru originates from the vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin within the prestigious Burgundian region known for its unparalleled terroir. Each vine is tended to with an unwavering commitment to organic and biodynamic practices.
Humbert Freres embraces traditional wine-making methods, resulting in an expressive vintage with complex, layered flavours. The 2022 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru embodies the winery's dedication to precision and excellence. Full bodied and richly textured, the wine exudes a bouquet teeming with ripe cherries, gentle spice and subtle undercurrents of earthiness. Its palate, boasting a compelling blend of fruit and savoury notes, offers a refined balance between vigour and elegance.
Every bottle of Humbert Freres Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 reaffirms the Humbert Freres’ reputation for delivering time-honoured, distinguished wines.
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Unique and splendid, Humbert Frères Fixin 2009 is a testament to the meticulous work of the Humbert brothers, who boast four generations of wine-making history in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy. Hand-harvested from 30-year-old vines, this Pinot Noir is fermented using indigenous yeasts to preserve the authentic character of the grape and the true impression of the terroir. Matured in oak barrels for 16 months, Humbert Freres Fixin 2009 demonstrates richness and complexity, with evident tannins that pair delightfully with strong flavoured dishes. The lush palate reveals harmonious layers of dark fruits, spices, and fine-textured oak. Boasting extraordinary longevity, its potential for ageing makes it a grand addition to any discerning cellar. Humbert Freres Fixin 2009, a Burgundian gem that is as structured as it is elegant, perfectly encapsulates the sophistication of old-world winemaking.
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Savour elegance within every bottle of Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot 2019. Unleash a tapestry of expertly balanced flavours imbued with the essence of its origin - the humus-rich, clay-limestone soils in the renowned Craipillot vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy. Humbert Freres, a family-run enterprise since 1950, stayed true to the traditional open-vat fermentation and aged the wine for 14 months in carefully selected oak barrels, imparting a subtle complexity like no other. This vintage captures the essence of its terroir, embodying rich fruity allure and earthy undertones that unravel a depth of flavour. Anticipate a robust palate brimming with primordial burgundian character, accentuated by cherries, raspberries and underlying notes of black pepper. Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot 2019 is a testament to impeccable French viticulture, crafting an inimitable wine that aficionados will treasure.
In Bond£1,056.00
