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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£91.73 |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2017 epitomises the refined elegance of the Chablis appellation. Cultivated in the prestigious Butteaux vineyard, the Chardonnay grapes thrive on Kimmeridgian limestone-rich soils, granting the wine its signature flinty minerality and vibrant structure. Under the expert stewardship of Samuel Billaud, the harvest is carefully hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness. The winemaking process embraces traditional methods, with fermentation conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to maintain purity of fruit and precision. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended maturation on fine lees, enhancing its complexity and texture without overshadowing its inherent freshness. The 2017 vintage reveals a captivating bouquet of citrus fruits, green apple, and subtle floral notes, supported by a harmonious acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. This Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2017 is a distinguished choice for enthusiasts seeking depth, balance, and the authentic expression of terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£643.90 |
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Wine Advocate (93)From a special 7.5 acre parcel culled from the Bienfaisance vineyard, this 1,000-case cuvee is dominated by its Merlot component (the blend also includes some Cabernet Franc). As are most of St.-Emilion’s garigiste wines, it is given a Burgundian-like treatment of pre-fermentation cold maceration, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and little clarification, all designed to accentuate the terroir, and enhance the wine’s texture and perfume. The stunningly perfumed 2005 offers up notions of toast, black cherry jam, blackberries, espresso roast, white chocolate, and juicy meat. It is full-bodied as well as opulent for the vintage, with a gorgeous texture, and a long, 35+ second finish. Consume it over the next 15 or more years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
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£329.98 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94 (JD) |
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£200.44 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)A blend of 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Chateau Sansonnet is another beautiful wine from the talented Marie-Benedicte Lefevere. With loads of creme de cassis and black raspberry fruit as well as notes of leafy herbs, flowers, and spicy oak, it hits the palate with medium to full body, a beautiful sense of elegance and purity, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't have the density or breadth of the 2016, but it’s a remarkable wine in the vintage. A blend of 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in new oak, it’s going to evolve gracefully for 20-25 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96+ (JD) |
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£216.80 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£173.98 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A powerful and intense red with blackberry, blueberry and ultra fine chewy tannins. It’s so long and energetic. Dense center palate. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-95 (VN (AG)) |
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£422.81 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)The 2021 Sansonnet is once again a stand out. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice and espresso give this large-scaled Saint-Émilion tons of depth. As always, Sansonnet is an extrovert, but in 2021 it benefits from a kick of acidity that balances things out nicely. It was impressive both times I tasted it. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-95 (VN (AG)) |
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£195.20 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)The 2021 Sansonnet is once again a stand out. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice and espresso give this large-scaled Saint-Émilion tons of depth. As always, Sansonnet is an extrovert, but in 2021 it benefits from a kick of acidity that balances things out nicely. It was impressive both times I tasted it. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£374.75 |
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Wine Advocate (97)From the lightest, sandiest soils in the Gras Châteauneuf stable, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Saintes Vierges is a blend of 80% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre and 2% Cousoise. Befitting its origins, it's the most perfumed of the three wines this year, with floral, rose-like notes, a veritable potpourri of spice and herb shadings and a vibrant core of red berries. It's labeled (like the others) at 14% alcohol but feels lighter on the palate, soaring in silky arches of intermingled red berries and delicate tannins, then lingering elegantly on the finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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£366.35 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)It's hard to choose a favorite among Santa Duc's 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but Le Pied de Baud stands out for the seduction of its smoky, floral nose. Raspberry and red cherry flavors are pristine and plump, etched by fine strokes of fur, charred earth, violet and tea leaves. An opulent but freshly balanced blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault framed by fine, persistent tannins. Approachable already but should improve further through 2030 and hold further. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£287.15 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Marked by aromas of resinous herbs, roses and raspberries, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Pied de Baud is an enthralling blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault from the Le Pied de Baud lieu-dit, in the south of the appellation. Raspberries, strawberries and redcurrants all make appearances, supported by crisp acids and silky, just-ripe tannins. Young Benjamin Gras is looking for tension in his wines, and this wine captures that elusive quality, lingering tautly on the mouthwatering finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
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£294.80 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)Lastly, the 2015 Gigondas Hautes Garrigues (60/40 Grenache and Mourvèdre) is a beauty boasting killer notes of dark fruits, crushed rocks, pepper, garrigue and scorched earth. This seriously good 2015 has building richness, a stacked mid-palate and a huge finish, all suggesting short-term cellaring will be your friend. It will keep for two decades of more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
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£305.60 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, the 2017 Gigondas Les Hautes Garrigues is less aromatic than it was last year, folding in darker notes of black cherries and chocolate. Yet it's still wonderfully full and textured, with a plush, velvety feel and a long finish. It seems to grow in aroma and flavor the longer it's in the glass, always a good sign. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 90-91 (JS) |
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£208.84 |
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James Suckling (90-91)A medium-bodied red with blackberry and plum character, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Second wine of Gruaud-Larose. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91-92 (JS) |
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£363.67 |
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James Suckling (91-92)A juicy and fresh red with dark berries and hints of chocolate. Medium to full body, firm and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Delicious already. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90-92+ (TDB) |
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£352.01 |
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The Drinks Business (90-92+)Sarget de Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot; tasted, hastily, at the property with Arnaud Frédéric). Like Le Petit Lion, this is a very fine genuine second wine in a vintage in which they are few and far between. Pure, precise, crunchy cassis fruit on the nose and, again, on the palate. This is impressively constructed for a second wine in a difficult vintage. The quality of the tannin management is particularly notable, imparting a lovely svelte texture despite the not inconsiderable density. Brilliantly fresh and nicely balanced on the finish. Bravo |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 90-92+ (TDB) |
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£174.20 |
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The Drinks Business (90-92+)Sarget de Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot; tasted, hastily, at the property with Arnaud Frédéric). Like Le Petit Lion, this is a very fine genuine second wine in a vintage in which they are few and far between. Pure, precise, crunchy cassis fruit on the nose and, again, on the palate. This is impressively constructed for a second wine in a difficult vintage. The quality of the tannin management is particularly notable, imparting a lovely svelte texture despite the not inconsiderable density. Brilliantly fresh and nicely balanced on the finish. Bravo |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£112.13 |
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Saumaize Michelin Pouilly Fuisse Clos Roche 2021 epitomises the elegance and precision of Burgundy’s esteemed Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Crafted exclusively from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Clos Roche vineyard, this vintage benefits from the unique limestone-rich terroir that imparts its distinctive minerality. Under the expert stewardship of the Saumaize Michelin family, renowned for their commitment to biodynamic viticulture, the grapes undergo meticulous vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by a subtle ageing process in French oak barrels. The 2021 vintage reveals a luminous golden hue, offering an aromatic palette of ripe pear, white peach, and delicate citrus blossoms, underpinned by a hint of flint. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of richness and finesse, with a vibrant acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. Saumaize Michelin Pouilly Fuisse Clos Roche 2021 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, ideal for discerning enthusiasts seeking a refined expression of Burgundy’s finest Chardonnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£458.64 |
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Vinous (93)The 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Courtelongs 1er Cru, which comes from north-orientated vines on red limestone soils, is very harmonious on the nose, perhaps more understated than other cuvées from Saumaize-Michelin. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, very saline in the mouth, hints of bitter lemon and a dab of spice, very persistent on the finish. An intellectual (as well as quite delicious) Pouilly-Fuissé in the making. |
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Saumaize Michelin Saint Veran
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£104 -
£128
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£87.60 |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2017 epitomises the refined elegance of the Chablis appellation. Cultivated in the prestigious Butteaux vineyard, the Chardonnay grapes thrive on Kimmeridgian limestone-rich soils, granting the wine its signature flinty minerality and vibrant structure. Under the expert stewardship of Samuel Billaud, the harvest is carefully hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness. The winemaking process embraces traditional methods, with fermentation conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to maintain purity of fruit and precision. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended maturation on fine lees, enhancing its complexity and texture without overshadowing its inherent freshness. The 2017 vintage reveals a captivating bouquet of citrus fruits, green apple, and subtle floral notes, supported by a harmonious acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. This Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2017 is a distinguished choice for enthusiasts seeking depth, balance, and the authentic expression of terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£498.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)From a special 7.5 acre parcel culled from the Bienfaisance vineyard, this 1,000-case cuvee is dominated by its Merlot component (the blend also includes some Cabernet Franc). As are most of St.-Emilion’s garigiste wines, it is given a Burgundian-like treatment of pre-fermentation cold maceration, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and little clarification, all designed to accentuate the terroir, and enhance the wine’s texture and perfume. The stunningly perfumed 2005 offers up notions of toast, black cherry jam, blackberries, espresso roast, white chocolate, and juicy meat. It is full-bodied as well as opulent for the vintage, with a gorgeous texture, and a long, 35+ second finish. Consume it over the next 15 or more years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
In Bond
£255.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)An estate that has been firing on all cylinders recently, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Sansonnet sports a saturated ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of macerated black cherries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, spice, and tobacco. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has terrific overall balance, a layered texture, no hard edges, and a beautiful finish. It's a gem in the vintage and is well worth a case purchase. The blend is 90% Merlot and 5% each of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all brought up in 80% new French oak. Don’t miss this brilliant wine. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
£151.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)A blend of 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Chateau Sansonnet is another beautiful wine from the talented Marie-Benedicte Lefevere. With loads of creme de cassis and black raspberry fruit as well as notes of leafy herbs, flowers, and spicy oak, it hits the palate with medium to full body, a beautiful sense of elegance and purity, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't have the density or breadth of the 2016, but it’s a remarkable wine in the vintage. A blend of 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in new oak, it’s going to evolve gracefully for 20-25 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96+ (JD) |
In Bond
£160.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96+)This estate has been on fire of late and that doesn't appear to have changed with the 2018 Château Sansonnet. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a young, unevolved bouquet of pure crème de cassis, graphite, crushed violets, bouquet garni, chocolate, and distinct chalky minerality, it delivers remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and flawless balance. A wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a beautiful mix of richness, elegance, and length, it's as good, if not even better than the 2016. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£125.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A powerful and intense red with blackberry, blueberry and ultra fine chewy tannins. It’s so long and energetic. Dense center palate. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£311.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)The 2021 Sansonnet is once again a stand out. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice and espresso give this large-scaled Saint-Émilion tons of depth. As always, Sansonnet is an extrovert, but in 2021 it benefits from a kick of acidity that balances things out nicely. It was impressive both times I tasted it. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£142.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93-95)The 2021 Sansonnet is once again a stand out. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, chocolate, new leather, licorice and espresso give this large-scaled Saint-Émilion tons of depth. As always, Sansonnet is an extrovert, but in 2021 it benefits from a kick of acidity that balances things out nicely. It was impressive both times I tasted it. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£293.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)From the lightest, sandiest soils in the Gras Châteauneuf stable, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Saintes Vierges is a blend of 80% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre and 2% Cousoise. Befitting its origins, it's the most perfumed of the three wines this year, with floral, rose-like notes, a veritable potpourri of spice and herb shadings and a vibrant core of red berries. It's labeled (like the others) at 14% alcohol but feels lighter on the palate, soaring in silky arches of intermingled red berries and delicate tannins, then lingering elegantly on the finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WE) |
In Bond
£286.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)It's hard to choose a favorite among Santa Duc's 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but Le Pied de Baud stands out for the seduction of its smoky, floral nose. Raspberry and red cherry flavors are pristine and plump, etched by fine strokes of fur, charred earth, violet and tea leaves. An opulent but freshly balanced blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault framed by fine, persistent tannins. Approachable already but should improve further through 2030 and hold further. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£220.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Marked by aromas of resinous herbs, roses and raspberries, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Pied de Baud is an enthralling blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault from the Le Pied de Baud lieu-dit, in the south of the appellation. Raspberries, strawberries and redcurrants all make appearances, supported by crisp acids and silky, just-ripe tannins. Young Benjamin Gras is looking for tension in his wines, and this wine captures that elusive quality, lingering tautly on the mouthwatering finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
In Bond
£225.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)Lastly, the 2015 Gigondas Hautes Garrigues (60/40 Grenache and Mourvèdre) is a beauty boasting killer notes of dark fruits, crushed rocks, pepper, garrigue and scorched earth. This seriously good 2015 has building richness, a stacked mid-palate and a huge finish, all suggesting short-term cellaring will be your friend. It will keep for two decades of more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
In Bond
£234.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, the 2017 Gigondas Les Hautes Garrigues is less aromatic than it was last year, folding in darker notes of black cherries and chocolate. Yet it's still wonderfully full and textured, with a plush, velvety feel and a long finish. It seems to grow in aroma and flavor the longer it's in the glass, always a good sign. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 90-91 (JS) |
In Bond
£158.00 |
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James Suckling (90-91)A medium-bodied red with blackberry and plum character, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Second wine of Gruaud-Larose. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91-92 (JS) |
In Bond
£271.00 |
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James Suckling (91-92)A juicy and fresh red with dark berries and hints of chocolate. Medium to full body, firm and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Delicious already. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90-92+ (TDB) |
In Bond
£252.00 |
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The Drinks Business (90-92+)Sarget de Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot; tasted, hastily, at the property with Arnaud Frédéric). Like Le Petit Lion, this is a very fine genuine second wine in a vintage in which they are few and far between. Pure, precise, crunchy cassis fruit on the nose and, again, on the palate. This is impressively constructed for a second wine in a difficult vintage. The quality of the tannin management is particularly notable, imparting a lovely svelte texture despite the not inconsiderable density. Brilliantly fresh and nicely balanced on the finish. Bravo |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 90-92+ (TDB) |
In Bond
£124.50 |
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The Drinks Business (90-92+)Sarget de Gruaud Larose (St Julien; 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot; tasted, hastily, at the property with Arnaud Frédéric). Like Le Petit Lion, this is a very fine genuine second wine in a vintage in which they are few and far between. Pure, precise, crunchy cassis fruit on the nose and, again, on the palate. This is impressively constructed for a second wine in a difficult vintage. The quality of the tannin management is particularly notable, imparting a lovely svelte texture despite the not inconsiderable density. Brilliantly fresh and nicely balanced on the finish. Bravo |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£90.00 |
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Saumaize Michelin Pouilly Fuisse Clos Roche 2021 epitomises the elegance and precision of Burgundy’s esteemed Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Crafted exclusively from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Clos Roche vineyard, this vintage benefits from the unique limestone-rich terroir that imparts its distinctive minerality. Under the expert stewardship of the Saumaize Michelin family, renowned for their commitment to biodynamic viticulture, the grapes undergo meticulous vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by a subtle ageing process in French oak barrels. The 2021 vintage reveals a luminous golden hue, offering an aromatic palette of ripe pear, white peach, and delicate citrus blossoms, underpinned by a hint of flint. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of richness and finesse, with a vibrant acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. Saumaize Michelin Pouilly Fuisse Clos Roche 2021 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, ideal for discerning enthusiasts seeking a refined expression of Burgundy’s finest Chardonnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£345.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Courtelongs 1er Cru, which comes from north-orientated vines on red limestone soils, is very harmonious on the nose, perhaps more understated than other cuvées from Saumaize-Michelin. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, very saline in the mouth, hints of bitter lemon and a dab of spice, very persistent on the finish. An intellectual (as well as quite delicious) Pouilly-Fuissé in the making. |
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Saumaize Michelin Saint Veran
(6x75cl)
2023
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Expected Price Range
£104 -
£128
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The most prevalent and recognised or 'international grape' varieties in the world are mostly of French origin. The enduring popularity and respect of French wine has meant that Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot and many others have been exported and experimented with around the world.
