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Rhone | 1 | 5 (JLL) |
Inc. VAT
£868.78 |
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John Livingston-Learmouth (5)(used 228-litre cask, 17 casks this year, not had so many since 1999) deep robe. There is a bull’s blood intensity on the nose, concerted black fruits, black olives – it is sleek and profound, a real Child of the Night, is slinky, with most welcoming fruit beckoning you in. The palate engages with a wavy black fruit offer; the pleasure is sensaround, and there is naughty raciness in its svelte fruit. I find it has more hidden depths than 2017, is wholesome, and very, very persistent, flourishes on the close. It has subtleties, perhaps more than 2017, carries some Burgundian tendencies, most sexy fruit, silky and savoury, very long and sensuous. 14.1°. 2053-56 Nov 2018 |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£920.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)An absolute blockbuster of an Hermitage that tastes like the blood of Syrah, the 2019 Hermitage Le Greal sports a saturated purple hue to go with insane aromatics of pen ink, smoked meats, burning embers, currants, and ground pepper. Massively concentrated, full-bodied, structured, and yet also flawlessly balanced, this legendary Hermitage is going to need a decade or more to get close to maturity, and I suspect it will have 40-50 years of overall longevity. I wouldn't be surprised if the 1961 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle tasted similar to this on release. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£203.33 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Even better, the 2020 Hermitage Le Gréal showed brilliantly, and this powerful, concentrated Hermitage is going to be one for the cellar. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as great aromatics of blackberries, new saddle leather, truffle, roasted herbs, and peppered meat, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, mouth-filling texture, building tannins, and a great finish. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity, but this brilliant Hermitage will have 30 years of longevity. Bravo! |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,104.80 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Even better, the 2020 Hermitage Le Gréal showed brilliantly, and this powerful, concentrated Hermitage is going to be one for the cellar. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as great aromatics of blackberries, new saddle leather, truffle, roasted herbs, and peppered meat, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, mouth-filling texture, building tannins, and a great finish. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity, but this brilliant Hermitage will have 30 years of longevity. Bravo! |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£238.13 |
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Decanter (96)A particularly fruity Gréal, much more open than usual at this stage. It has weight and presence and a seriously mineral edge. Less concentration and structure than a typical year, but it should last well thanks to its energy, tension and strict tannins, and end up very Pinotesque in style with age. It’s pure and elegant and with good ripeness of fruit and tannin. Impressive, but don't expect a huge wine. Very true to Bessards, like sucking pencil lead. Vines partly grown on Le Méal, partly on Les Greffieux, and 10% whole bunch used. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£1,268.00 |
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Decanter (96)A particularly fruity Gréal, much more open than usual at this stage. It has weight and presence and a seriously mineral edge. Less concentration and structure than a typical year, but it should last well thanks to its energy, tension and strict tannins, and end up very Pinotesque in style with age. It’s pure and elegant and with good ripeness of fruit and tannin. Impressive, but don't expect a huge wine. Very true to Bessards, like sucking pencil lead. Vines partly grown on Le Méal, partly on Les Greffieux, and 10% whole bunch used. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,290.80 |
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Wine Advocate (97)A strong candidate for the title of the wine of the vintage, the 2022 Hermitage Le Greal is gorgeous. Evoking a perfumed, complex and vibrant bouquet of blackberry, rose petal, violet, flowers and dark cherries mingled with lovely notes of lead pencil, it's suave and sappy, complete and deep, with a multidimensional core of fruit and beautifully refined tannins enhanced by an energetic mid-palate that segues into a long, perfumed and ethereal finish due to the use of whole bunches. Truly gorgeous. It should gain raciness with age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£124.13 |
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Marc Soyard, Marsannay, Tercet 2020 embodies the quintessential elegance of the Marsannay appellation. Crafted from meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes harvested from premier vineyards, this wine undergoes a delicate fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant fruit character and fine tannins. Following fermentation, it is aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle layers of spice and complexity without overshadowing the fruit's purity. The terroir of Marsannay, with its limestone-rich soils and favourable microclimate, bestows distinctive floral and red berry notes to the Tercet 2020. Marc Soyard, a revered producer with decades of expertise in Burgundy, ensures each vintage reflects a harmonious balance between tradition and modern vinification techniques. The result is a refined wine exhibiting silky texture, nuanced aromas, and a lingering finish, making Marc Soyard, Marsannay, Tercet 2020 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking an exceptional Burgundy expression. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£422.00 |
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Unlock the intrigue of the Marc-Antonin Blain Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot Rouge 2022, a magnificent showpiece of one of Burgundy's most treasured producers. Hailing from the Chassagne-Montrachet village subregion, famed for its distinctive terroir, this first-class red expresses a deep complexity and sublime elegance that gratifies even the most discerning palate. Heir to traditional wine-making techniques, Marc-Antonin Blain meticulously oversees each vintage's production, ensuring the grapes yield their fullest potential. Savour the entrancing bouquet of ripe berries, cherries, and a hint of spice; a testament to the Pinot Noir's extraordinary transformation in Burgundy's calcareous clay soils. This robust yet silky tannin masterpiece captivates with its long, lingering finish. Marc-Antonin Blain Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot Rouge 2022, simply an epitome of fine wine! |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£436.24 |
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Renowned for its compelling complexity and ethereal elegance, Marcel Deiss Altenberg Bergheim 2016 is a quintessential representation of Alsace's unrivalled terroir. Produced by the pioneering biodynamic estate of Domaine Marcel Deiss, this grand cru wine is a harmony of 13 Alsatian grape varieties, each contributing to its multifaceted character. From cultivation to bottling, Marcel Deiss meticulously adheres to traditional practices, treating each vineyard plot as a distinct entity. This respect for nature and regional heritage is palpable in the 2016 vintage, noted for its impressive ageing potential. Expect an opulent bouquet of honeyed citrus, ripe orchard fruits and spicy undertones; the palate offers a luxurious texture balanced with a vibrant acidity. Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Altenberg de Bergheim, Marcel Deiss Altenberg Bergheim 2016 beautifully encapsulates the synergy between varietal and vineyard, delivering an unforgettably profound vinous experience. |
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Alsace | 5 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£297.49 |
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James Suckling (96)A ripe set of orchard fruit with quite a rich and assertive, minerally edge. The palate has a supple, juicy and attractively fresh feel with plenty of concentrated, rich, yellow-fruit flavors with very intense, fresh and focused drive to the finish. Twists dry. Impressive. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£818.66 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2015 Grand Cru Schoenenbourg opens clear, intense, precise and floral on the nose, with concentrated lemon confit and smoky gypsum flavors. This 2015 is really concentrated on the nose and displays a gorgeously fresh and vegetal greeniness. Sweet, finessed and lush on the creamy textured palate, this is a very precise and concentrated Schonenbourg with a very long, intense and seductive finish. There is great elegance, finesse and complexity here. Very salty. This is a great long-distance runner. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£392.64 |
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Beaujolais | 5 | - |
Inc. VAT
£174.72 |
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Beaujolais | 4 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£171.64 |
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Vinous (92)This bottle of 2023 Morgon comes from the first bottling run completed in March 2024 (there will be five bottlings until September). Lapierre told me that this is destined for markets in Japan, Canada and a little for the US. The nose reveals dark berry fruit, sous-bois and light Indian ink aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and crisp acidity, a little rustic in a good way with a slightly savory finish. Lovely. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£550.87 |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£248.38 |
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Rhone | 1 | 5 (JLL) |
In Bond
£704.00 |
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John Livingston-Learmouth (5)(used 228-litre cask, 17 casks this year, not had so many since 1999) deep robe. There is a bull’s blood intensity on the nose, concerted black fruits, black olives – it is sleek and profound, a real Child of the Night, is slinky, with most welcoming fruit beckoning you in. The palate engages with a wavy black fruit offer; the pleasure is sensaround, and there is naughty raciness in its svelte fruit. I find it has more hidden depths than 2017, is wholesome, and very, very persistent, flourishes on the close. It has subtleties, perhaps more than 2017, carries some Burgundian tendencies, most sexy fruit, silky and savoury, very long and sensuous. 14.1°. 2053-56 Nov 2018 |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£746.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)An absolute blockbuster of an Hermitage that tastes like the blood of Syrah, the 2019 Hermitage Le Greal sports a saturated purple hue to go with insane aromatics of pen ink, smoked meats, burning embers, currants, and ground pepper. Massively concentrated, full-bodied, structured, and yet also flawlessly balanced, this legendary Hermitage is going to need a decade or more to get close to maturity, and I suspect it will have 40-50 years of overall longevity. I wouldn't be surprised if the 1961 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle tasted similar to this on release. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
£166.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Even better, the 2020 Hermitage Le Gréal showed brilliantly, and this powerful, concentrated Hermitage is going to be one for the cellar. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as great aromatics of blackberries, new saddle leather, truffle, roasted herbs, and peppered meat, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, mouth-filling texture, building tannins, and a great finish. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity, but this brilliant Hermitage will have 30 years of longevity. Bravo! |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
£900.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Even better, the 2020 Hermitage Le Gréal showed brilliantly, and this powerful, concentrated Hermitage is going to be one for the cellar. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as great aromatics of blackberries, new saddle leather, truffle, roasted herbs, and peppered meat, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, mouth-filling texture, building tannins, and a great finish. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity, but this brilliant Hermitage will have 30 years of longevity. Bravo! |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£195.00 |
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Decanter (96)A particularly fruity Gréal, much more open than usual at this stage. It has weight and presence and a seriously mineral edge. Less concentration and structure than a typical year, but it should last well thanks to its energy, tension and strict tannins, and end up very Pinotesque in style with age. It’s pure and elegant and with good ripeness of fruit and tannin. Impressive, but don't expect a huge wine. Very true to Bessards, like sucking pencil lead. Vines partly grown on Le Méal, partly on Les Greffieux, and 10% whole bunch used. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£1,036.00 |
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Decanter (96)A particularly fruity Gréal, much more open than usual at this stage. It has weight and presence and a seriously mineral edge. Less concentration and structure than a typical year, but it should last well thanks to its energy, tension and strict tannins, and end up very Pinotesque in style with age. It’s pure and elegant and with good ripeness of fruit and tannin. Impressive, but don't expect a huge wine. Very true to Bessards, like sucking pencil lead. Vines partly grown on Le Méal, partly on Les Greffieux, and 10% whole bunch used. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,055.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)A strong candidate for the title of the wine of the vintage, the 2022 Hermitage Le Greal is gorgeous. Evoking a perfumed, complex and vibrant bouquet of blackberry, rose petal, violet, flowers and dark cherries mingled with lovely notes of lead pencil, it's suave and sappy, complete and deep, with a multidimensional core of fruit and beautifully refined tannins enhanced by an energetic mid-palate that segues into a long, perfumed and ethereal finish due to the use of whole bunches. Truly gorgeous. It should gain raciness with age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£100.00 |
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Marc Soyard, Marsannay, Tercet 2020 embodies the quintessential elegance of the Marsannay appellation. Crafted from meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes harvested from premier vineyards, this wine undergoes a delicate fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant fruit character and fine tannins. Following fermentation, it is aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle layers of spice and complexity without overshadowing the fruit's purity. The terroir of Marsannay, with its limestone-rich soils and favourable microclimate, bestows distinctive floral and red berry notes to the Tercet 2020. Marc Soyard, a revered producer with decades of expertise in Burgundy, ensures each vintage reflects a harmonious balance between tradition and modern vinification techniques. The result is a refined wine exhibiting silky texture, nuanced aromas, and a lingering finish, making Marc Soyard, Marsannay, Tercet 2020 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking an exceptional Burgundy expression. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£331.00 |
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Unlock the intrigue of the Marc-Antonin Blain Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot Rouge 2022, a magnificent showpiece of one of Burgundy's most treasured producers. Hailing from the Chassagne-Montrachet village subregion, famed for its distinctive terroir, this first-class red expresses a deep complexity and sublime elegance that gratifies even the most discerning palate. Heir to traditional wine-making techniques, Marc-Antonin Blain meticulously oversees each vintage's production, ensuring the grapes yield their fullest potential. Savour the entrancing bouquet of ripe berries, cherries, and a hint of spice; a testament to the Pinot Noir's extraordinary transformation in Burgundy's calcareous clay soils. This robust yet silky tannin masterpiece captivates with its long, lingering finish. Marc-Antonin Blain Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Morgeot Rouge 2022, simply an epitome of fine wine! |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
£347.00 |
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Renowned for its compelling complexity and ethereal elegance, Marcel Deiss Altenberg Bergheim 2016 is a quintessential representation of Alsace's unrivalled terroir. Produced by the pioneering biodynamic estate of Domaine Marcel Deiss, this grand cru wine is a harmony of 13 Alsatian grape varieties, each contributing to its multifaceted character. From cultivation to bottling, Marcel Deiss meticulously adheres to traditional practices, treating each vineyard plot as a distinct entity. This respect for nature and regional heritage is palpable in the 2016 vintage, noted for its impressive ageing potential. Expect an opulent bouquet of honeyed citrus, ripe orchard fruits and spicy undertones; the palate offers a luxurious texture balanced with a vibrant acidity. Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Altenberg de Bergheim, Marcel Deiss Altenberg Bergheim 2016 beautifully encapsulates the synergy between varietal and vineyard, delivering an unforgettably profound vinous experience. |
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Alsace | 5 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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James Suckling (96)A ripe set of orchard fruit with quite a rich and assertive, minerally edge. The palate has a supple, juicy and attractively fresh feel with plenty of concentrated, rich, yellow-fruit flavors with very intense, fresh and focused drive to the finish. Twists dry. Impressive. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£665.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2015 Grand Cru Schoenenbourg opens clear, intense, precise and floral on the nose, with concentrated lemon confit and smoky gypsum flavors. This 2015 is really concentrated on the nose and displays a gorgeously fresh and vegetal greeniness. Sweet, finessed and lush on the creamy textured palate, this is a very precise and concentrated Schonenbourg with a very long, intense and seductive finish. There is great elegance, finesse and complexity here. Very salty. This is a great long-distance runner. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
In Bond
£290.00 |
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Beaujolais | 5 | - |
In Bond
£127.00 |
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Beaujolais | 4 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£127.00 |
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Vinous (92)This bottle of 2023 Morgon comes from the first bottling run completed in March 2024 (there will be five bottlings until September). Lapierre told me that this is destined for markets in Japan, Canada and a little for the US. The nose reveals dark berry fruit, sous-bois and light Indian ink aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and crisp acidity, a little rustic in a good way with a slightly savory finish. Lovely. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
In Bond
£427.00 |
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Beaujolais | 1 | - |
In Bond
£187.00 |
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