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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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (DC) |
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£472.34 |
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Decanter (99)A distinctive bouquet with notes of iodine, flowers, fresh fruit and graphite, but its floral character takes on a dominant role with airing. Gorgeously juicy mouthfeel brimming with energy lengthening a finish that consolidates its profound substance but also reveals surprising subtlety and delicacy. This 2018 is perhaps an atypical Calon Ségur in the context of recent vintages, but it joins the ranks of the great ones and should gain in elegance over time. Cellaring may be required for up to twenty-five years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£473.42 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The brilliant 2020 Canon looks set to surpass both the 2019 and 2016 as this estate's finest wine since the post-war period, though like many of the best 2020s, it will require more patience than its 2019 counterpart. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries and raspberries mingled with notions of exotic spices and iris, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with vibrant acids and beautifully polished, chalky tannins. Pure and precise, it concludes with a long, mouthwatering finish. This beautifully constructed wine communicates the essence of this superb limestone terroir, and it will be worth a special effort to track down and cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£335.54 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is so elegant and sophisticated already, with a really electric presence and length that goes on and on. It's medium- to full-bodied with an intensity of tannins. It remains weightless and energetic. The pH is 3.41, making this a vivid and lively wine. Currant, orange and stone. Sea salt, too. The limestone soils created a unique wine here in 2023. A blend of 71% merlot and 29% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£240.02 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2019 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is another brilliantly perfumed wine in the vintage that shines for its complexity, finesse, and nuances. Giving up awesome notes of red and black currants, tobacco, exotic flowers, cedarwood, and loamy earth, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, beautifully polished, integrated tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. This is serious juice that warrants at least 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30 to 40 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WE) |
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£226.34 |
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Wine Enthusiast (91)Fruity, attractively balanced wine, the spice and caramel wood flavors fitting well into the sweet, berry fruits. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£255.62 |
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James Suckling (95)Gorgeous ripe fruit character, with loads of blueberries, blackberries and flowers. Full body, with velvety tannins and a fruity, fresh, grapefruit aftertaste. Really beautiful. Best ever from here. Best after 2018. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£795.14 |
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Expertly crafted, the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2021 is an exquisite embodiment of the terroir's finesse. Produced by esteemed winemaker Caroline Morey in the famed vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, this Premier Cru is a testament to traditional winemaking artistry. The grapes undergo meticulous hand-sorting, enhancing the purity of its fruit expressions. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, imbuing the wine with a subtle nuance of toasted notes. Maturation further refines its complexity, resulting in a structure delicately laced with crisp acidity and seductive minerality. This wine reveals generous layers of honeysuckle, lemon, and nuanced oak, harmoniously intertwining in a lingering finish. Caroline Morey's commitment to detailed vineyard management and low-intervention practices is truly reflected in the depth and purity of flavours in the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2021. This wine is an impeccable choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking undisputed quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,404.02 |
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The fragrant symbolism of Burgundy eloquently assails the senses with the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2016, a sophisticated tipple paying homage to the idyllic Chassagne-Montrachet region in France. This consummate selection from an exceptional year within the vineyards demonstrates an intricately woven map of minerality and persistent acidity brought about by limestone-rich soils. Wine producer Caroline Morey, renowned for her meticulous approach to viticulture, carefully cultivates the chardonnay grapes ensuring choicest quality. The wine rests in 350l barrels with 30% new oak for a period of 15 months, manifesting an eloquent balance of texture and complexity. Pale yellow, with floral hints and a distinctive citrus finale it offers layers of depth and character. Expect an invigorating journey of palate discovery with each sip of the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2016. A premier wine indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,365.62 |
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Experience the symphony of flavours in a bottle of Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2020. This exemplary wine is a masterpiece from the celebrated winemaker Caroline Morey, famous for her finesse with white wines, and predominantly made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the distinct climatic conditions of Chassagne-Montrachet village in Burgundy, respected for its noteworthy Premier Cru vineyards. The 2020 vintage is exquisite with its balance of richness and minerality, revealing characteristic nuances of stone fruit and subtle oak. Traditional methods of winemaking, including spontaneous fermentation and prolonged ageing in oak barrels, contribute to its sophistication. This wine displays Caroline Morey's meticulous winemaking skills and understanding of the terroir, offering connoisseurs a harmonious palate and a remarkable ageing potential. Relish the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2020, a marker of excellent Burgundy wine production. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£543.14 |
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Exhibiting the mastery of a renowned winemaker, the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains Rouge 2021 is truly a remarkable Burgundian gem. Hailing from the illustrious vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, this premier cru red is meticulously created using hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes from vines rooting deeply into chalky-rich, clay soils. The regally matured vines coupled with an inimitable prowess for producing wines of precise, energetic style, yield a resplendent expression of terroir under Caroline Morey's deft supervision. Unfolding in your glass are enthralling notes of ripe berries subtly interlinked with a refined minerality, presenting an elegant, alluring palate. Enhanced by 18 months' careful maturation in French oak barrels, its complexity and depth of character is inspirational. Indulge in this vibrant representation of Caroline Morey's extraordinary vision, the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains Rouge 2021, for a true appreciation of Burgundy's unique character. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£1,438.82 |
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James Suckling (95)This smells like a bouquet of flowers with blueberries and currants and spices. Full body, yet agile and refined. So fine and pretty. It's balanced and in harmony. Savory. A smoky, decadent and meat undertone. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£858.02 |
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James Suckling (96)This is a beautiful Carraudes with currant, sweet-tobacco and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a dense center-palate and tight, polished tannins. Fresh, with tension. Reminds me of the 1995 Lafite. This is so Lafite in character. It shows so much cabernet sauvignon character. It’s 68% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot and the rest cabernet franc. Try after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£748.82 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is very classically structured with a palate that starts off slowly. Full-bodied and chewy with a soft, creamy texture and a long finish. Savory. A touch austere. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 3% cabernet franc, the rest petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£717.62 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£597.14 |
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Exude extraordinary elegance with the Castagnier Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018. Harvested from vineyards in the illustrious Charmes-Chambertin appellation of Burgundy, France, this intricate Pinot Noir undeniably embodies the opulence expected of a Grand Cru designation. Esteemed producer, Jerome Castagnier, painstakingly oversees each step, truly showcasing his comprehensive knowledge and passion. The winemaking process involves meticulous hand-harvesting and maturation in new and seasoned French oak barrels, capturing a harmonious balance between the lively fruit characters and refined oak influence. The resulting robust red wine offers a mesmerising bouquet of ripe cherries and strawberries, underlaid with traces of earthy truffle and spicy clove. On the palette, it evolves into profound depths with structured tannins and a lingering finish. For both its superb quality and ageing potential, the Castagnier Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 is an indispensable addition to any wine aficionado's cellar. Unearth the magic of this fine French wine today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£1,272.74 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2020 Bourgogne Côte d’Or has a winsome bouquet with raspberry coulis and cranberry scents, quite generous and bulging with fruité. The palate is ripe on the entry with slightly tart red fruit, good acidity, tart towards the finish. Keep a second bottle handy, just in case. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£1,483.22 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard has a vibrant bouquet with blackberry, cranberry and light rose petals scents, almost pastille-like in purity. The palate is medium-bodied with lush, pliant tannins matched by nigh-perfectly judged acidity. A pinch of cracked black pepper on the finish et voilà...a quite delicious Morey-Saint-Denis to drink over the next 10 to 12 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£2,176.82 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes, which contains a little whole bunch, has a tightly-wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, incense and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, peppery entry. Quite structured for a Vosne-Romanée, the finish is reminiscent of a Morey-Saint-Denis. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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£495.62 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2016 Certan de May is a powerful, dense wine, just as it was en primeur. A blast of grilled herbs, leather, smoke, tobacco, licorice and dark-fleshed fruits makes a strong opening statement. Potent and strap in feel, Certan de May shows the more virile side of Pomerol. The profile is decidedly sepia-toned. Readers should plan on being patient with the 2016. It is a jewel of a wine that just needs bottle age to be at its best. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,457.94 |
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Delight your senses with the elegant and exquisite Chantereves Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021. Nurtured in the prestigious terrains of Burgundy's Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru appellation, it's penned by Tomoko Kuriyama and Guillaume Bott, the geniuses behind Chantereves. This globally recognised winemaking duo are well-known for their dedication to organic farming and the use of indigenous yeast for fermentation. The 2021 vintage boasts an exceptional balance, expressing the characteristic minerality and vibrancy that Corton-Charlemagne wines are revered for. With a bouquet of ripe citrus, white flowers, and an underlying hint of toasted almonds, this wine has a vivacious palate and a finish that lingers. A complex and layered masterpiece, the Chantereves Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 epitomises classic French Chardonnay. A long-lasting, full-bodied and sophisticated Grand Cru, it is indeed a worthy addition to any discerning wine collector’s cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) |
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£848.42 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)93-95 The second wine of Château Ausone is sumptuous, full of ripe black fruits, spice and a rich, deep texture. It is very powerful, although also packed with the 2010 hallmark acidity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
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£543.02 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2016 Chapelle d’Ausone offers intense black cherries, raspberry coulis and marmalade aromas on the nose, manifesting more delineation in the glass over the course of 10–15 minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, very pure black fruit and tangible mineralité and tension on the finish. This is pure class, a wine of nobility and deliciousness. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£745.82 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2019 Chapelle d'Ausone is dense, powerful and beautifully layered in the glass. Wild red cherry, plum, exotic spice, dried flowers, mocha, rose petal and espresso are some of the many notes that give the bouquet its beguiling personality. There's real textural intensity and resonance here. As has been the case for some time, Chapelle d'Ausone is superb. If anything, it suffers from the perception of being a 'second wine.' It is that only in name. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,667.54 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£839.54 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£489.14 |
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The Chartogne Taillet Chemin de Reims Extra Brut 2019 is an exquisite champagne, internationally renowned for its exceptional quality and distinctive character. This visual symphony of pale gold evokes an alluring bouquet poised with lemon zest, crisp apple, and hint of toasted almond, befitted for the most discerning palette. Skillfully crafted by Chartogne Taillet, an illustrious champagne house nestled in the village of Merfy, exhibiting a formidable mastery of their craft gleaned over generations. The 2019 bottles were meticulously produced using a blend of highly-prized Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, capturing a year of ideal weather conditions in the Champagne region of France. Characteristics of its terroir are elegantly expressed through a subtle minerality and softly effervescent bubbles. The Chartogne Taillet Chemin de Reims Extra Brut 2019 personifies complex sophistication and is a testament to the intrinsic beauty of artisanal winemaking. |
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Beaujolais | 14 | - |
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£250.34 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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£4,305.62 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 1982 Chevel Blanc has a medium garnet-brick color and springs from the glass with scents of kirsch, dried cranberries, and pencil shavings, leading to hints of rose oil, rare steak, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is packed with mature red fruit and earthy layers, textured with satiny tannins and delivering seamless acidity, finishing on a long-lingering mocha note. Still very youthful, this was clearly a very good bottle, coming directly from the Chateau. The yields in 1982 for Cheval Blanc were a whopping 55 hl/ha, according to Pierre Lurton. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£1,608.02 |
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Decanter (96)There is plumpness to the black fruit that gives beautiful impact on the attack, and here it combines with a tightening of the tannins from the mid-palate onwards. A deep richness to the texture tells you this is a complex and supremely confident wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£3,378.02 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Deep garnet in color and made of 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot, the nose of the 2010 Cheval Blanc is a bit subdued to begin, measuredly opening out to reveal achingly provocative notions of molten chocolate, preserved Morello cherries, baked blackberries, boysenberries and blueberry compote with wafts of underbrush, cigar box, cumin seed and sandalwood. Full-bodied, the palate is a full-on atomic bomb waiting to go off, with very tightly coiled, slowly maturing black fruits eking out glimpses of a vast array of nuances. Still very youthful, it finishes with an incredibly persistent, jaw-dropping display of earth and mineral fireworks. I’d leave this one for another 5 years and drink it over the next 50. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (DC) |
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£384.00 |
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Decanter (99)A distinctive bouquet with notes of iodine, flowers, fresh fruit and graphite, but its floral character takes on a dominant role with airing. Gorgeously juicy mouthfeel brimming with energy lengthening a finish that consolidates its profound substance but also reveals surprising subtlety and delicacy. This 2018 is perhaps an atypical Calon Ségur in the context of recent vintages, but it joins the ranks of the great ones and should gain in elegance over time. Cellaring may be required for up to twenty-five years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£386.50 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The brilliant 2020 Canon looks set to surpass both the 2019 and 2016 as this estate's finest wine since the post-war period, though like many of the best 2020s, it will require more patience than its 2019 counterpart. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries and raspberries mingled with notions of exotic spices and iris, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with vibrant acids and beautifully polished, chalky tannins. Pure and precise, it concludes with a long, mouthwatering finish. This beautifully constructed wine communicates the essence of this superb limestone terroir, and it will be worth a special effort to track down and cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 99-100 (JS) |
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£270.00 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This is so elegant and sophisticated already, with a really electric presence and length that goes on and on. It's medium- to full-bodied with an intensity of tannins. It remains weightless and energetic. The pH is 3.41, making this a vivid and lively wine. Currant, orange and stone. Sea salt, too. The limestone soils created a unique wine here in 2023. A blend of 71% merlot and 29% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£192.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2019 Château Canon-La-Gaffelière is another brilliantly perfumed wine in the vintage that shines for its complexity, finesse, and nuances. Giving up awesome notes of red and black currants, tobacco, exotic flowers, cedarwood, and loamy earth, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, beautifully polished, integrated tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. This is serious juice that warrants at least 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30 to 40 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WE) |
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£179.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (91)Fruity, attractively balanced wine, the spice and caramel wood flavors fitting well into the sweet, berry fruits. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£205.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Gorgeous ripe fruit character, with loads of blueberries, blackberries and flowers. Full body, with velvety tannins and a fruity, fresh, grapefruit aftertaste. Really beautiful. Best ever from here. Best after 2018. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£653.00 |
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Expertly crafted, the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2021 is an exquisite embodiment of the terroir's finesse. Produced by esteemed winemaker Caroline Morey in the famed vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, this Premier Cru is a testament to traditional winemaking artistry. The grapes undergo meticulous hand-sorting, enhancing the purity of its fruit expressions. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, imbuing the wine with a subtle nuance of toasted notes. Maturation further refines its complexity, resulting in a structure delicately laced with crisp acidity and seductive minerality. This wine reveals generous layers of honeysuckle, lemon, and nuanced oak, harmoniously intertwining in a lingering finish. Caroline Morey's commitment to detailed vineyard management and low-intervention practices is truly reflected in the depth and purity of flavours in the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2021. This wine is an impeccable choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking undisputed quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,162.00 |
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The fragrant symbolism of Burgundy eloquently assails the senses with the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2016, a sophisticated tipple paying homage to the idyllic Chassagne-Montrachet region in France. This consummate selection from an exceptional year within the vineyards demonstrates an intricately woven map of minerality and persistent acidity brought about by limestone-rich soils. Wine producer Caroline Morey, renowned for her meticulous approach to viticulture, carefully cultivates the chardonnay grapes ensuring choicest quality. The wine rests in 350l barrels with 30% new oak for a period of 15 months, manifesting an eloquent balance of texture and complexity. Pale yellow, with floral hints and a distinctive citrus finale it offers layers of depth and character. Expect an invigorating journey of palate discovery with each sip of the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2016. A premier wine indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,130.00 |
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Experience the symphony of flavours in a bottle of Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2020. This exemplary wine is a masterpiece from the celebrated winemaker Caroline Morey, famous for her finesse with white wines, and predominantly made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the distinct climatic conditions of Chassagne-Montrachet village in Burgundy, respected for its noteworthy Premier Cru vineyards. The 2020 vintage is exquisite with its balance of richness and minerality, revealing characteristic nuances of stone fruit and subtle oak. Traditional methods of winemaking, including spontaneous fermentation and prolonged ageing in oak barrels, contribute to its sophistication. This wine displays Caroline Morey's meticulous winemaking skills and understanding of the terroir, offering connoisseurs a harmonious palate and a remarkable ageing potential. Relish the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2020, a marker of excellent Burgundy wine production. |
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£443.00 |
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Exhibiting the mastery of a renowned winemaker, the Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains Rouge 2021 is truly a remarkable Burgundian gem. Hailing from the illustrious vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, this premier cru red is meticulously created using hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes from vines rooting deeply into chalky-rich, clay soils. The regally matured vines coupled with an inimitable prowess for producing wines of precise, energetic style, yield a resplendent expression of terroir under Caroline Morey's deft supervision. Unfolding in your glass are enthralling notes of ripe berries subtly interlinked with a refined minerality, presenting an elegant, alluring palate. Enhanced by 18 months' careful maturation in French oak barrels, its complexity and depth of character is inspirational. Indulge in this vibrant representation of Caroline Morey's extraordinary vision, the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains Rouge 2021, for a true appreciation of Burgundy's unique character. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£1,191.00 |
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James Suckling (95)This smells like a bouquet of flowers with blueberries and currants and spices. Full body, yet agile and refined. So fine and pretty. It's balanced and in harmony. Savory. A smoky, decadent and meat undertone. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£707.00 |
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James Suckling (96)This is a beautiful Carraudes with currant, sweet-tobacco and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a dense center-palate and tight, polished tannins. Fresh, with tension. Reminds me of the 1995 Lafite. This is so Lafite in character. It shows so much cabernet sauvignon character. It’s 68% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot and the rest cabernet franc. Try after 2026. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£616.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is very classically structured with a palate that starts off slowly. Full-bodied and chewy with a soft, creamy texture and a long finish. Savory. A touch austere. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 3% cabernet franc, the rest petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£590.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Soft and attractive character to this wine, showing a polished-tannin frame and a juicy center-palate. Medium body with medium, velvety tannins. Juicy. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£488.00 |
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Exude extraordinary elegance with the Castagnier Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018. Harvested from vineyards in the illustrious Charmes-Chambertin appellation of Burgundy, France, this intricate Pinot Noir undeniably embodies the opulence expected of a Grand Cru designation. Esteemed producer, Jerome Castagnier, painstakingly oversees each step, truly showcasing his comprehensive knowledge and passion. The winemaking process involves meticulous hand-harvesting and maturation in new and seasoned French oak barrels, capturing a harmonious balance between the lively fruit characters and refined oak influence. The resulting robust red wine offers a mesmerising bouquet of ripe cherries and strawberries, underlaid with traces of earthy truffle and spicy clove. On the palette, it evolves into profound depths with structured tannins and a lingering finish. For both its superb quality and ageing potential, the Castagnier Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 is an indispensable addition to any wine aficionado's cellar. Unearth the magic of this fine French wine today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£1,051.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2020 Bourgogne Côte d’Or has a winsome bouquet with raspberry coulis and cranberry scents, quite generous and bulging with fruité. The palate is ripe on the entry with slightly tart red fruit, good acidity, tart towards the finish. Keep a second bottle handy, just in case. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£1,228.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard has a vibrant bouquet with blackberry, cranberry and light rose petals scents, almost pastille-like in purity. The palate is medium-bodied with lush, pliant tannins matched by nigh-perfectly judged acidity. A pinch of cracked black pepper on the finish et voilà...a quite delicious Morey-Saint-Denis to drink over the next 10 to 12 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£1,806.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes, which contains a little whole bunch, has a tightly-wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, incense and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, peppery entry. Quite structured for a Vosne-Romanée, the finish is reminiscent of a Morey-Saint-Denis. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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£405.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2016 Certan de May is a powerful, dense wine, just as it was en primeur. A blast of grilled herbs, leather, smoke, tobacco, licorice and dark-fleshed fruits makes a strong opening statement. Potent and strap in feel, Certan de May shows the more virile side of Pomerol. The profile is decidedly sepia-toned. Readers should plan on being patient with the 2016. It is a jewel of a wine that just needs bottle age to be at its best. |
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Delight your senses with the elegant and exquisite Chantereves Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021. Nurtured in the prestigious terrains of Burgundy's Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru appellation, it's penned by Tomoko Kuriyama and Guillaume Bott, the geniuses behind Chantereves. This globally recognised winemaking duo are well-known for their dedication to organic farming and the use of indigenous yeast for fermentation. The 2021 vintage boasts an exceptional balance, expressing the characteristic minerality and vibrancy that Corton-Charlemagne wines are revered for. With a bouquet of ripe citrus, white flowers, and an underlying hint of toasted almonds, this wine has a vivacious palate and a finish that lingers. A complex and layered masterpiece, the Chantereves Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021 epitomises classic French Chardonnay. A long-lasting, full-bodied and sophisticated Grand Cru, it is indeed a worthy addition to any discerning wine collector’s cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) |
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£699.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)93-95 The second wine of Château Ausone is sumptuous, full of ripe black fruits, spice and a rich, deep texture. It is very powerful, although also packed with the 2010 hallmark acidity. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
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£444.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2016 Chapelle d’Ausone offers intense black cherries, raspberry coulis and marmalade aromas on the nose, manifesting more delineation in the glass over the course of 10–15 minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, very pure black fruit and tangible mineralité and tension on the finish. This is pure class, a wine of nobility and deliciousness. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£613.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2019 Chapelle d'Ausone is dense, powerful and beautifully layered in the glass. Wild red cherry, plum, exotic spice, dried flowers, mocha, rose petal and espresso are some of the many notes that give the bouquet its beguiling personality. There's real textural intensity and resonance here. As has been the case for some time, Chapelle d'Ausone is superb. If anything, it suffers from the perception of being a 'second wine.' It is that only in name. |
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£1,380.00 |
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The Chartogne Taillet Chemin de Reims Extra Brut 2019 is an exquisite champagne, internationally renowned for its exceptional quality and distinctive character. This visual symphony of pale gold evokes an alluring bouquet poised with lemon zest, crisp apple, and hint of toasted almond, befitted for the most discerning palette. Skillfully crafted by Chartogne Taillet, an illustrious champagne house nestled in the village of Merfy, exhibiting a formidable mastery of their craft gleaned over generations. The 2019 bottles were meticulously produced using a blend of highly-prized Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, capturing a year of ideal weather conditions in the Champagne region of France. Characteristics of its terroir are elegantly expressed through a subtle minerality and softly effervescent bubbles. The Chartogne Taillet Chemin de Reims Extra Brut 2019 personifies complex sophistication and is a testament to the intrinsic beauty of artisanal winemaking. |
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£199.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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£3,580.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 1982 Chevel Blanc has a medium garnet-brick color and springs from the glass with scents of kirsch, dried cranberries, and pencil shavings, leading to hints of rose oil, rare steak, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is packed with mature red fruit and earthy layers, textured with satiny tannins and delivering seamless acidity, finishing on a long-lingering mocha note. Still very youthful, this was clearly a very good bottle, coming directly from the Chateau. The yields in 1982 for Cheval Blanc were a whopping 55 hl/ha, according to Pierre Lurton. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£1,332.00 |
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Decanter (96)There is plumpness to the black fruit that gives beautiful impact on the attack, and here it combines with a tightening of the tannins from the mid-palate onwards. A deep richness to the texture tells you this is a complex and supremely confident wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£2,807.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Deep garnet in color and made of 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot, the nose of the 2010 Cheval Blanc is a bit subdued to begin, measuredly opening out to reveal achingly provocative notions of molten chocolate, preserved Morello cherries, baked blackberries, boysenberries and blueberry compote with wafts of underbrush, cigar box, cumin seed and sandalwood. Full-bodied, the palate is a full-on atomic bomb waiting to go off, with very tightly coiled, slowly maturing black fruits eking out glimpses of a vast array of nuances. Still very youthful, it finishes with an incredibly persistent, jaw-dropping display of earth and mineral fireworks. I’d leave this one for another 5 years and drink it over the next 50. |
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