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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£186.20 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2019 Taillefer has evolved nicely since I tasted it from barrel. On the nose, vivacious brambly red fruit, Earl Grey, allspice and cedar aromas vie for attention. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a liberal sprinkling of white pepper and a cohesive finish. This should age well in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£349.61 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2020 Taillefer was tasted from two bottles. I must confess that the first left me scratching my head and did not rate it. The second is cleaner and more focused on the nose with blackberry, briary and light tertiary scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine tannins and well-judged acidity. Ah…this is much more like it. Not long, but its precision really develops nicely in the glass. My score is based on the second bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£191.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2020 Taillefer was tasted from two bottles. I must confess that the first left me scratching my head and did not rate it. The second is cleaner and more focused on the nose with blackberry, briary and light tertiary scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine tannins and well-judged acidity. Ah…this is much more like it. Not long, but its precision really develops nicely in the glass. My score is based on the second bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 87-89 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£182.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (87-89)The 2021 Taillefer has a fragrant, floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with iris petal; touches of tobacco emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and fine acidity, though the finish is just a bit hard at the moment. Give it 3–4 years in bottle. |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£237.26 |
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Champagne | 5 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,807.84 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,935.04 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,940.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,940.00 |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£315.31 |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£337.73 |
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Champagne | 2 | 94 |
Inc. VAT
£337.73 |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£288.53 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£242.24 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)The balance between ripeness and acidity that is the hallmark of this fine vintage is expressed well in this impressive wine. Tangy, with a strong streak of minerality, it is crisp and rich at the same time. For its fruitiness, it is ready to drink; for more maturity, it will need to age until 2018. |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£364.51 |
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Champagne | 4 | 94 |
Inc. VAT
£336.91 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£4,945.84 |
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Vinous (97)Taittinger’s 1996 Comtes de Champagne is another highlight. The flavors are only now beginning to show elements of complexity, a great sign for aging. Gently spiced and buttery notes suggest the 1996 is about to enter the early part of its maturity, where it is likely to stay for another decade or so. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,549.84 |
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Vinous (98)We started with a sensational 2002 Taittinger Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne. My word, this is exquisite, representing everything I adore in champagne. Limpid gold in hue, it has a compelling bouquet of walnut, smoke, dried honey and shucked oyster shells that I found utterly entrancing. The palate does not disappoint, displaying an irresistible rounded texture and perfectly pitched acidity that cuts through the flavors of lemon curd, orange pith and crushed stone. It was as if this champagne tries to give you everything you desire, and does it with such aplomb that you cannot help but be smitten. I have no doubt that it will cruise at a high altitude for many years. |
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Champagne | 2 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£829.84 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2004 Comtes de Champagne is at a glorious peak of early maturity where the first notes of aromatic and flavor development have arrived, and yet the wine remains fresh. Apricot, baked apple tart, pastry and touch of reduction all run through this super-classic Comtes de Champagne. Now showing the gentlest hint of patina, the 2004 is magnificent. The delicately saline finish is a thing of beauty. At the outset, many Chefs de Cave believed the 2004s would not age, since at the time, yields were the highest ever in Champagne. Time has proved otherwise for the top wines. This is a great bottle of the 2004, the best I have had yet. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£134.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2019 Taillefer has evolved nicely since I tasted it from barrel. On the nose, vivacious brambly red fruit, Earl Grey, allspice and cedar aromas vie for attention. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a liberal sprinkling of white pepper and a cohesive finish. This should age well in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2020 Taillefer was tasted from two bottles. I must confess that the first left me scratching my head and did not rate it. The second is cleaner and more focused on the nose with blackberry, briary and light tertiary scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine tannins and well-judged acidity. Ah…this is much more like it. Not long, but its precision really develops nicely in the glass. My score is based on the second bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£138.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2020 Taillefer was tasted from two bottles. I must confess that the first left me scratching my head and did not rate it. The second is cleaner and more focused on the nose with blackberry, briary and light tertiary scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine tannins and well-judged acidity. Ah…this is much more like it. Not long, but its precision really develops nicely in the glass. My score is based on the second bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 87-89 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£131.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (87-89)The 2021 Taillefer has a fragrant, floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with iris petal; touches of tobacco emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and fine acidity, though the finish is just a bit hard at the moment. Give it 3–4 years in bottle. |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
In Bond
£180.50 |
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Champagne | 5 | - |
In Bond
£1,490.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
£1,596.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
£1,596.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
£1,596.00 |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
In Bond
£260.00 |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | 94 |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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Champagne | 3 | - |
In Bond
£237.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
£199.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)The balance between ripeness and acidity that is the hallmark of this fine vintage is expressed well in this impressive wine. Tangy, with a strong streak of minerality, it is crisp and rich at the same time. For its fruitiness, it is ready to drink; for more maturity, it will need to age until 2018. |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
In Bond
£301.00 |
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Champagne | 4 | 94 |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£4,105.00 |
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Vinous (97)Taittinger’s 1996 Comtes de Champagne is another highlight. The flavors are only now beginning to show elements of complexity, a great sign for aging. Gently spiced and buttery notes suggest the 1996 is about to enter the early part of its maturity, where it is likely to stay for another decade or so. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,275.00 |
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Vinous (98)We started with a sensational 2002 Taittinger Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne. My word, this is exquisite, representing everything I adore in champagne. Limpid gold in hue, it has a compelling bouquet of walnut, smoke, dried honey and shucked oyster shells that I found utterly entrancing. The palate does not disappoint, displaying an irresistible rounded texture and perfectly pitched acidity that cuts through the flavors of lemon curd, orange pith and crushed stone. It was as if this champagne tries to give you everything you desire, and does it with such aplomb that you cannot help but be smitten. I have no doubt that it will cruise at a high altitude for many years. |
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Champagne | 2 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£675.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2004 Comtes de Champagne is at a glorious peak of early maturity where the first notes of aromatic and flavor development have arrived, and yet the wine remains fresh. Apricot, baked apple tart, pastry and touch of reduction all run through this super-classic Comtes de Champagne. Now showing the gentlest hint of patina, the 2004 is magnificent. The delicately saline finish is a thing of beauty. At the outset, many Chefs de Cave believed the 2004s would not age, since at the time, yields were the highest ever in Champagne. Time has proved otherwise for the top wines. This is a great bottle of the 2004, the best I have had yet. |
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