France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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Burghound (96)A markedly floral nose is quite pretty with its array of earth, liqueur-like dark berries and lovely spice wisps. There is again outstanding volume to the beautifully textured large-scaled flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long and well-balanced if overtly austere finale that displays absolutely stunning length. Here too plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£2,007.62 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Aromas of dark cherries, licorice, peonies and sweet spices, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak, introduce the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's fleshy and gourmand, its sweet, powdery tannins entirely concealed in an enveloping core of vibrant fruit. Such is its underlying substance and incipient complexity, however, that I suspect its immediate charm is deceptive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 is a remarkable embodiment of fine French winemaking. Under the masterful hands of globally admired producer, Bernard Dugat-Py, this wine hails from the esteemed vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin, in Burgundy, acknowledged worldwide for its distinguished terroir. This Pinot Noir expresses characteristic finesse with intense, pure flavours. The 2018 vintage, renowned for its exceptional quality, provides a charismatic complexity. The wine itself is matured in new oak barrels, imparting a delicate palate intricacy. Bernard Dugat-Py's unparalleled techniques assure a splendidly balanced wine, offering plush dark fruit aromas, harmonised with mineral undertones and a hint of spice. An exceptional choice for those in search of an impressive, nuanced wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 brings the celebrated, traditional artistry of Burgundy’s vineyards right to your glass. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,271.54 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite transference of terroir bestowed by the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020. This distinguished wine, meticulously crafted from centuries-old vines located in the heartland of French viticulture - Gevrey-Chambertin, exhibits profound expressions of meticulous grape cultivation and empathetic winemaking. The regimen of Bernard Dugat-Py, a venerated estate synonymous with meticulous attention to detail, plays a pivotal role in guiding the grapes to reveal their innate nobility. Crafted with manual harvesting and deeply respectful vinification processes, the beautiful orchestration of flavours projects an illustrative example of Burgundian voluptuousness. Chambolle-like purity, tightly knit tannins and impeccable balance paint an unblemished portrait of a masterful rendition of Gevrey-Chambertin’s prized terroir. Award your palate with the luscious complexity of Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020, a true testament to timeless winemaking artistry. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,610.42 |
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Experience the exquisite and timeless Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020, a world-class wine hailing from the prized vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, located in France's esteemed Burgundy region. Elegantly created by renowned winemaker Bernard Dugat-Py, this red wine offers an unforgettable expression of terroir, imbued with earthy tones, dark fruits, and lingering spices. The wine's exceptional quality emanates from a rigorous vinification process, following biodynamic principles, allowing each grape to arrive at its pure and unstinted potential. The 2020 vintage is highly acclaimed for its harmonious complexity and enduring finish. As elaborated by critics, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020 displays a perfect blend of fine tannins, layered aromas, and a spellbinding freshness, sure to delight the palate of even the most discerning connoisseur. A worthy addition to any cellar or a cherished gift for a wine enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£2,206.34 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2017 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from three parcels of vines up to 90-year old and matures entirely in new oak with around 90% whole bunch fruit. It has a wonderful bouquet with expressive red fruit suffused with minerals, hints of marmalade and quince developing in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a little more backbone and structure than the Mazoyères-Chambertin, perhaps just a little more heaviness, yet very persistent and with ample freshness. It will need a decade in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,067.94 |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 is a magnificent embodiment of French viticulture. This Grand Cru, hailing from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is a tribute to the expertise of the renowned producer Bernard Dugat-Py, whose family's winemaking roots deepen to the 17th century. Made exclusively from very old vines ('Vieilles Vignes') of Pinot Noir, the wine encapsulates the terroir's nuance and strength. This vintage, though in its infancy, dynamically showcases deep, concentrated fruit profiles alongside robust tannins and high acidity, promising potential for development over the next decades. Barrel-fermented and matured for up to 20 months, it unfolds layers of complexity with every sip. A well-structured and intense wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 offers an exquisite palate of black cherry, raspberry, and cold stone nuances with underlying hints of forest earth and spices. A fine specimen of Burgundy's prowess, this wine undeniably exhibits eloquent craftsmanship and a gracefully ageing potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£1,915.94 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from two parcels of 45- and 80-year-old vines on much stonier soils than the Charmes-Chambertin. This has a knockout nose of brambly black fruit, cassis and crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry and very precise and focused, with great tension toward the shimmering vintage. This is definitely one of the best Mazoyères-Chambertins I have tasted in over ten years of coming to this domaine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,147.54 |
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Unearth a divine treasure in Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, an emblem of skill and finesse from the legendary Burgundy region of France. Hailing from an illustrious line of winemakers, Bernard Dugat-Py enhances the unparalleled terroir with meticulous farming methods, resulting in an opulent vintage. The 2020 Grand Cru boasts an intricate blend of fruit complexity, underpinned by a profound, earthy charm. Each bottle unfolds to reveal layers of indulgent dark cherry, blackberry and damp forest floor notes, expertly balanced with a tannic structure that promises excellent ageing potential. Crafted in limited quantities, these berries are handpicked to ensure immaculate quality. Throughout its evolution in Bernard Dugat-Py's cellars, the Mazoyeres-Chambertin undergoes rigorous barrel selection, harnessing the power of French oak for optimal refinement. Experience the magic of Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 – a gratifying extradition into the heart of Burgundy's winemaking prowess. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£2,023.20 |
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Vinous (92+)(purchased fruit from vines on the Puligny side of the cru near the Chassagne border): Wet stone and menthol dominate the nose. Chewy and vinous but tighter at present and less harmonious than the Grandes Ruchottes. In a powerful style but not thick or heavy. The echoing finish is salty and dry. This will need time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£888.74 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, although there is appreciable open red cherry and crushed strawberry scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, very well balanced, the new oak (25%) is neatly integrated. This builds in the mouth and delivers a welcome peppery note on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,338.74 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,839.62 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru contains 60% whole bunches. It comes from three plots that, still, only made two and a half barrels this year. It has a very well defined bouquet that seems to blossom in the glass, although it will need some time for the stems to be assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very peppery in style with touches of white pepper and bay leaf towards the persistent finish. This is a classy wine, one that is not unlike Dujac’s Echézeaux! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,551.14 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£426.02 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (TDB) |
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£454.82 |
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The Drinks Business (94-96)Beychevelle (St Julien; 57% Cabernet Sauvignon; 38% Merlot; 3% Petit Verdot; 2% Cabernet Franc; 13% alcohol; tasted at the UGCB press tasting and at Lagrange with consistent notes). Dark, glossy and viscous in the glass, with a radiant lilac/pink rim and with good extraction (which, with Beychevelle, you know already is going to be well managed). Chocolate fondant; deep dark bramble compote; graphite and cedar (all very Beychevelle); plump ripe raspberries and freshly hulled wild strawberries; toasted brioche with melted butter. Lovely, with a beautiful vertical lift from the redcurrant and blackcurrant leafiness. Texturally sublime and a little more precise even than usual. Tight, compact, dense and charged with energy and life. Sapid and juicy. Fabulously successful in a challenging vintage |
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Champagne | 2 | 94 (JS) |
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£384.02 |
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James Suckling (94)"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold." |
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Champagne | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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£444.02 |
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Vinous (92)(made from fruit grown in Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger; 8 g/l dosage; L402339 15193A): Light yellow-gold. High-pitched citrus and orchard fruit scents are complemented by notes of honeysuckle, lemongrass and chalky minerals. Spicy, focused and mineral-driven, with intense Meyer lemon, tangerine and pear skin flavors given depth by a hint of brioche. A note of smokiness builds on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding floral persistence. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£739.22 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Named after the first chef de cave at Billecart, Louis Salmon, Billecart has been making this style since the ’60s, and it never disappoints. While 2012 had a very tricky start to the season, a remarkable vintage emerged because the summer was superb. The French expression, ‘Août fait le moût’, meaning ‘the month of August makes the must’, or rather, August is largely responsible for the calibre of flavour of any vintage, is startlingly accurate in this wine. With low yields, a lengthy hang-time, and decent natural alcohol levels of 10.5%, this 100% Grand Cru made up of 60% Le Mesnil, 23% Cramant, 11% Chouilly, and 6% Oiry is a ravishingly refreshing wine. 25% was vinified in barrel, and it was aged for a mighty 115 months before being bottled with a lean 3.9g/L dosage. Mathieu Roland-Billecart surmised that the 2012 sits between the 2002 and the 2008 in style – not as austere as ’02 and with “more meat” than ’08. Interestingly, the bottles were aged under crown caps, and the magnums were cork-sealed for maturation. We tasted these two formats side by side, and they indeed showed some fascinatingly different characteristics. The bottle format seemed lovely, silky, super-long and gloriously even. It is a slender, willowy wine with a palate that flows briskly with intent. Its flanks are glassy-smooth, and all of the acidity is reserved for the serious finish, which echoes the NV that proceeded it, except this time, there is much more tension and verve on display. The cork-cap-aged magnum discreetly showed more breadth on the nose and a hint of toastiness on the palate. It seemed to have picked up more of the oak nuances, carrying them further forward on the palate. The other difference is that the magnum appears more profound, as it billows on the palate initially, however I can see both formats converging somewhat over time. While they are both exactly the same wine, they might never end up tasting identical because every time you open a bottle, taking a ‘snapshot’ of their flavours, they will not be at the same spot of their respective timelines, and this makes them both must-haves for the serious Billecart aficionado! Billecart also made a handful of jeroboams in 2012 – albeit in tiny quantities – so goodness knows how different this format would taste. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WE) |
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£1,735.22 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)This great single-vineyard Champagne is from an atypical Champagne vintage. The heat waves that punctuated the 2003 summer produced wines that are often full. In this case, though, plenty of the magic of Pinot Noir in a privileged site remains, with a taut, structured wine, full of ripe fruits but with intense acidity. Drink this beautiful wine now and well into the future. |
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Champagne | 4 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,341.62 |
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James Suckling (98)Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. It’s creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 1g/l dosage. Drink now or hold. |
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Champagne | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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£1,153.22 |
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James Suckling (99)Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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£10,878.62 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of exotic spices, blood orange, cherries and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely concentrated, with a sapid and almost pungently intense core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long, savory finish. The wine's energy and integration mark it out as, if anything, a longer-term prospect than the 2015 vintage, though time will tell. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,305.14 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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£333.62 |
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Decanter (97)Toasted hazelnuts and pecans on the nose, charry, buttery almonds, green apple so much aromatic complexity. Caramel, bitter lemon, orange, brioche/patisserie elements, like a buttery hot cross bun, some truffle too. Racy, piercing acidity hits the palate straight away along with such tiny, frothy bubbles that fill the mouth. The spine and tension is there, driving the wine forward with a clear vein of citrus acidity - a shot of lemon and lime, while still having the undercurrent of toasted, salty nuts. Nuanced and characterful with a hint of sweetness, sharpness and raciness all giving nuance and interest and building to an impressive whole. Well controlled with balance, construction and a gourmet feel. Made with Premier and Grand Cru grapes: Pinot Noir grapes from Mailly, Cumières, and Chigny-les-Roses, and Chardonnay grapes from Avize, Chouilly, and Vertus. Grapes are aged 12 years on their lees. Dosage 3g/L. Recently disgorged January 2023. |
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Champagne | 7 | - |
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£527.54 |
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The Boizel Joyau Chardonnay Brut 2008 splendidly embodies the delicate art of Champagne production. Masterfully sculptured by the esteemed Maison Boizel, this enthralling wine springs from the illustrious vineyards of the prestigious Chardonnay region in Champagne, France. In its creation, Boizel, renowned for their commitment to traditional wine-making principles, ensured a meticulous vinification process; hand-harvested vines were softly pressed, with the first fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by an extended lees ageing to enhance complexity. Unveiling this bottle, one is greeted by a radiant golden hue, abundant fine bubbles and seductive scents of white fruits, honeyed almonds and toast – a promise fulfilled in the elegant, rich and harmonious palate. You'll find an irresistible balance within the Boizel Joyau Chardonnay Brut 2008; a beautiful expression of carefully nurtured Chardonnay that leaves an enduring finish, resonating with the indomitable spirit of the Maison Boizel's heritage. |
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Champagne | 2 | 95 (RJH) |
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£627.62 |
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Richard Juhlin (95)It was time for the good James to enjoy one of the most magnificent champagnes for the release of the 25th Bond film. The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (FS) |
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£5,097.62 |
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Falstaff (98)An immediate nuttiness of grilled hazelnut along with freshly cut red apple peel, an edge of white pepper and melted candlewax mark the nose – very unusual. With air, this slowly verges onto baked skin of plum. That nuttiness is also apparent on the palate with a real phenolic and textural element, there is much density, almost a chewiness. Very fine acidity runs through this wine, expressing the customary Bollinger creaminess, underlined by finest foam, revealing a lovely hint of pithy bitterness, more pepper and nuances of ripeness expressed by baking spice. A most gastronomic Champagne and only at the beginning of a long trajectory. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£3,421.94 |
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James Suckling (99)Complex aromas of pie crust, iron, chalk and hints of sweet strawberries. Some ginseng. Full-bodied with very fine bubbles that give it tension and focus. Extremely fine and polished tannins that go on and on. Dried lemons and oranges. Chalk at the end. Hints of bitterness in the finish with subtle botanicals. Made from a single vineyard monopole of pure pinot noir. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£888.02 |
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James Suckling (99)It's striking that is as fresh as it is given the ten years in the cellars. It has a fine citrus nose with plenty of lemons, grapefruit and yellow chalky notes, not to mention some lighter floral elements. The palate is super dry (dosage at 3-4g), and there's a silky, sherbet-like texture that makes this smooth fine and long. The citrus flavors give way to the surging acidity and the finish twists very slowly through to lightly toasted cashew nuts mingled with complex fruit and citrus flavors. Disgorged October 22, 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£1,604.00 |
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Burghound (96)A markedly floral nose is quite pretty with its array of earth, liqueur-like dark berries and lovely spice wisps. There is again outstanding volume to the beautifully textured large-scaled flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long and well-balanced if overtly austere finale that displays absolutely stunning length. Here too plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£1,665.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Aromas of dark cherries, licorice, peonies and sweet spices, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak, introduce the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's fleshy and gourmand, its sweet, powdery tannins entirely concealed in an enveloping core of vibrant fruit. Such is its underlying substance and incipient complexity, however, that I suspect its immediate charm is deceptive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£915.00 |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 is a remarkable embodiment of fine French winemaking. Under the masterful hands of globally admired producer, Bernard Dugat-Py, this wine hails from the esteemed vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin, in Burgundy, acknowledged worldwide for its distinguished terroir. This Pinot Noir expresses characteristic finesse with intense, pure flavours. The 2018 vintage, renowned for its exceptional quality, provides a charismatic complexity. The wine itself is matured in new oak barrels, imparting a delicate palate intricacy. Bernard Dugat-Py's unparalleled techniques assure a splendidly balanced wine, offering plush dark fruit aromas, harmonised with mineral undertones and a hint of spice. An exceptional choice for those in search of an impressive, nuanced wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 brings the celebrated, traditional artistry of Burgundy’s vineyards right to your glass. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,050.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite transference of terroir bestowed by the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020. This distinguished wine, meticulously crafted from centuries-old vines located in the heartland of French viticulture - Gevrey-Chambertin, exhibits profound expressions of meticulous grape cultivation and empathetic winemaking. The regimen of Bernard Dugat-Py, a venerated estate synonymous with meticulous attention to detail, plays a pivotal role in guiding the grapes to reveal their innate nobility. Crafted with manual harvesting and deeply respectful vinification processes, the beautiful orchestration of flavours projects an illustrative example of Burgundian voluptuousness. Chambolle-like purity, tightly knit tannins and impeccable balance paint an unblemished portrait of a masterful rendition of Gevrey-Chambertin’s prized terroir. Award your palate with the luscious complexity of Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020, a true testament to timeless winemaking artistry. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,334.00 |
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Experience the exquisite and timeless Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020, a world-class wine hailing from the prized vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, located in France's esteemed Burgundy region. Elegantly created by renowned winemaker Bernard Dugat-Py, this red wine offers an unforgettable expression of terroir, imbued with earthy tones, dark fruits, and lingering spices. The wine's exceptional quality emanates from a rigorous vinification process, following biodynamic principles, allowing each grape to arrive at its pure and unstinted potential. The 2020 vintage is highly acclaimed for its harmonious complexity and enduring finish. As elaborated by critics, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020 displays a perfect blend of fine tannins, layered aromas, and a spellbinding freshness, sure to delight the palate of even the most discerning connoisseur. A worthy addition to any cellar or a cherished gift for a wine enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,829.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2017 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from three parcels of vines up to 90-year old and matures entirely in new oak with around 90% whole bunch fruit. It has a wonderful bouquet with expressive red fruit suffused with minerals, hints of marmalade and quince developing in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a little more backbone and structure than the Mazoyères-Chambertin, perhaps just a little more heaviness, yet very persistent and with ample freshness. It will need a decade in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,547.00 |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 is a magnificent embodiment of French viticulture. This Grand Cru, hailing from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is a tribute to the expertise of the renowned producer Bernard Dugat-Py, whose family's winemaking roots deepen to the 17th century. Made exclusively from very old vines ('Vieilles Vignes') of Pinot Noir, the wine encapsulates the terroir's nuance and strength. This vintage, though in its infancy, dynamically showcases deep, concentrated fruit profiles alongside robust tannins and high acidity, promising potential for development over the next decades. Barrel-fermented and matured for up to 20 months, it unfolds layers of complexity with every sip. A well-structured and intense wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 offers an exquisite palate of black cherry, raspberry, and cold stone nuances with underlying hints of forest earth and spices. A fine specimen of Burgundy's prowess, this wine undeniably exhibits eloquent craftsmanship and a gracefully ageing potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£1,587.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from two parcels of 45- and 80-year-old vines on much stonier soils than the Charmes-Chambertin. This has a knockout nose of brambly black fruit, cassis and crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry and very precise and focused, with great tension toward the shimmering vintage. This is definitely one of the best Mazoyères-Chambertins I have tasted in over ten years of coming to this domaine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,780.00 |
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Unearth a divine treasure in Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, an emblem of skill and finesse from the legendary Burgundy region of France. Hailing from an illustrious line of winemakers, Bernard Dugat-Py enhances the unparalleled terroir with meticulous farming methods, resulting in an opulent vintage. The 2020 Grand Cru boasts an intricate blend of fruit complexity, underpinned by a profound, earthy charm. Each bottle unfolds to reveal layers of indulgent dark cherry, blackberry and damp forest floor notes, expertly balanced with a tannic structure that promises excellent ageing potential. Crafted in limited quantities, these berries are handpicked to ensure immaculate quality. Throughout its evolution in Bernard Dugat-Py's cellars, the Mazoyeres-Chambertin undergoes rigorous barrel selection, harnessing the power of French oak for optimal refinement. Experience the magic of Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 – a gratifying extradition into the heart of Burgundy's winemaking prowess. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£2,023.20 |
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Vinous (92+)(purchased fruit from vines on the Puligny side of the cru near the Chassagne border): Wet stone and menthol dominate the nose. Chewy and vinous but tighter at present and less harmonious than the Grandes Ruchottes. In a powerful style but not thick or heavy. The echoing finish is salty and dry. This will need time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£731.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, although there is appreciable open red cherry and crushed strawberry scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, very well balanced, the new oak (25%) is neatly integrated. This builds in the mouth and delivers a welcome peppery note on the finish. Excellent. |
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£1,106.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,525.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru contains 60% whole bunches. It comes from three plots that, still, only made two and a half barrels this year. It has a very well defined bouquet that seems to blossom in the glass, although it will need some time for the stems to be assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very peppery in style with touches of white pepper and bay leaf towards the persistent finish. This is a classy wine, one that is not unlike Dujac’s Echézeaux! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (TDB) |
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£371.00 |
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The Drinks Business (94-96)Beychevelle (St Julien; 57% Cabernet Sauvignon; 38% Merlot; 3% Petit Verdot; 2% Cabernet Franc; 13% alcohol; tasted at the UGCB press tasting and at Lagrange with consistent notes). Dark, glossy and viscous in the glass, with a radiant lilac/pink rim and with good extraction (which, with Beychevelle, you know already is going to be well managed). Chocolate fondant; deep dark bramble compote; graphite and cedar (all very Beychevelle); plump ripe raspberries and freshly hulled wild strawberries; toasted brioche with melted butter. Lovely, with a beautiful vertical lift from the redcurrant and blackcurrant leafiness. Texturally sublime and a little more precise even than usual. Tight, compact, dense and charged with energy and life. Sapid and juicy. Fabulously successful in a challenging vintage |
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Champagne | 2 | 94 (JS) |
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£312.00 |
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James Suckling (94)"This sees some time in wood and that adds a very attractive, savory edge to the typically vibrant Billecart attitude. There’s such intense blood-orange, lemon and fresh, zesty citrus fruit on offer here that really sings. The palate is scintillatingly fresh and has an extra layer of velvet at the edge. Drink or hold." |
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Champagne | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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£362.00 |
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Vinous (92)(made from fruit grown in Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger; 8 g/l dosage; L402339 15193A): Light yellow-gold. High-pitched citrus and orchard fruit scents are complemented by notes of honeysuckle, lemongrass and chalky minerals. Spicy, focused and mineral-driven, with intense Meyer lemon, tangerine and pear skin flavors given depth by a hint of brioche. A note of smokiness builds on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding floral persistence. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£608.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Named after the first chef de cave at Billecart, Louis Salmon, Billecart has been making this style since the ’60s, and it never disappoints. While 2012 had a very tricky start to the season, a remarkable vintage emerged because the summer was superb. The French expression, ‘Août fait le moût’, meaning ‘the month of August makes the must’, or rather, August is largely responsible for the calibre of flavour of any vintage, is startlingly accurate in this wine. With low yields, a lengthy hang-time, and decent natural alcohol levels of 10.5%, this 100% Grand Cru made up of 60% Le Mesnil, 23% Cramant, 11% Chouilly, and 6% Oiry is a ravishingly refreshing wine. 25% was vinified in barrel, and it was aged for a mighty 115 months before being bottled with a lean 3.9g/L dosage. Mathieu Roland-Billecart surmised that the 2012 sits between the 2002 and the 2008 in style – not as austere as ’02 and with “more meat” than ’08. Interestingly, the bottles were aged under crown caps, and the magnums were cork-sealed for maturation. We tasted these two formats side by side, and they indeed showed some fascinatingly different characteristics. The bottle format seemed lovely, silky, super-long and gloriously even. It is a slender, willowy wine with a palate that flows briskly with intent. Its flanks are glassy-smooth, and all of the acidity is reserved for the serious finish, which echoes the NV that proceeded it, except this time, there is much more tension and verve on display. The cork-cap-aged magnum discreetly showed more breadth on the nose and a hint of toastiness on the palate. It seemed to have picked up more of the oak nuances, carrying them further forward on the palate. The other difference is that the magnum appears more profound, as it billows on the palate initially, however I can see both formats converging somewhat over time. While they are both exactly the same wine, they might never end up tasting identical because every time you open a bottle, taking a ‘snapshot’ of their flavours, they will not be at the same spot of their respective timelines, and this makes them both must-haves for the serious Billecart aficionado! Billecart also made a handful of jeroboams in 2012 – albeit in tiny quantities – so goodness knows how different this format would taste. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WE) |
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£1,438.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)This great single-vineyard Champagne is from an atypical Champagne vintage. The heat waves that punctuated the 2003 summer produced wines that are often full. In this case, though, plenty of the magic of Pinot Noir in a privileged site remains, with a taut, structured wine, full of ripe fruits but with intense acidity. Drink this beautiful wine now and well into the future. |
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Champagne | 4 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,110.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. It’s creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 1g/l dosage. Drink now or hold. |
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Champagne | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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£953.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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£9,057.50 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of exotic spices, blood orange, cherries and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely concentrated, with a sapid and almost pungently intense core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long, savory finish. The wine's energy and integration mark it out as, if anything, a longer-term prospect than the 2015 vintage, though time will tell. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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£270.00 |
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Decanter (97)Toasted hazelnuts and pecans on the nose, charry, buttery almonds, green apple so much aromatic complexity. Caramel, bitter lemon, orange, brioche/patisserie elements, like a buttery hot cross bun, some truffle too. Racy, piercing acidity hits the palate straight away along with such tiny, frothy bubbles that fill the mouth. The spine and tension is there, driving the wine forward with a clear vein of citrus acidity - a shot of lemon and lime, while still having the undercurrent of toasted, salty nuts. Nuanced and characterful with a hint of sweetness, sharpness and raciness all giving nuance and interest and building to an impressive whole. Well controlled with balance, construction and a gourmet feel. Made with Premier and Grand Cru grapes: Pinot Noir grapes from Mailly, Cumières, and Chigny-les-Roses, and Chardonnay grapes from Avize, Chouilly, and Vertus. Grapes are aged 12 years on their lees. Dosage 3g/L. Recently disgorged January 2023. |
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£430.00 |
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The Boizel Joyau Chardonnay Brut 2008 splendidly embodies the delicate art of Champagne production. Masterfully sculptured by the esteemed Maison Boizel, this enthralling wine springs from the illustrious vineyards of the prestigious Chardonnay region in Champagne, France. In its creation, Boizel, renowned for their commitment to traditional wine-making principles, ensured a meticulous vinification process; hand-harvested vines were softly pressed, with the first fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by an extended lees ageing to enhance complexity. Unveiling this bottle, one is greeted by a radiant golden hue, abundant fine bubbles and seductive scents of white fruits, honeyed almonds and toast – a promise fulfilled in the elegant, rich and harmonious palate. You'll find an irresistible balance within the Boizel Joyau Chardonnay Brut 2008; a beautiful expression of carefully nurtured Chardonnay that leaves an enduring finish, resonating with the indomitable spirit of the Maison Boizel's heritage. |
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£515.00 |
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Richard Juhlin (95)It was time for the good James to enjoy one of the most magnificent champagnes for the release of the 25th Bond film. The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful. |
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£4,240.00 |
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Falstaff (98)An immediate nuttiness of grilled hazelnut along with freshly cut red apple peel, an edge of white pepper and melted candlewax mark the nose – very unusual. With air, this slowly verges onto baked skin of plum. That nuttiness is also apparent on the palate with a real phenolic and textural element, there is much density, almost a chewiness. Very fine acidity runs through this wine, expressing the customary Bollinger creaminess, underlined by finest foam, revealing a lovely hint of pithy bitterness, more pepper and nuances of ripeness expressed by baking spice. A most gastronomic Champagne and only at the beginning of a long trajectory. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£2,842.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Complex aromas of pie crust, iron, chalk and hints of sweet strawberries. Some ginseng. Full-bodied with very fine bubbles that give it tension and focus. Extremely fine and polished tannins that go on and on. Dried lemons and oranges. Chalk at the end. Hints of bitterness in the finish with subtle botanicals. Made from a single vineyard monopole of pure pinot noir. Drink now. |
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£732.00 |
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James Suckling (99)It's striking that is as fresh as it is given the ten years in the cellars. It has a fine citrus nose with plenty of lemons, grapefruit and yellow chalky notes, not to mention some lighter floral elements. The palate is super dry (dosage at 3-4g), and there's a silky, sherbet-like texture that makes this smooth fine and long. The citrus flavors give way to the surging acidity and the finish twists very slowly through to lightly toasted cashew nuts mingled with complex fruit and citrus flavors. Disgorged October 22, 2013. |
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