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 (VN) |
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£2,334.02 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru has a supremely well-defined bouquet of vibrant red cherries, crushed strawberry, orange zest and crushed stone, developing more floral scents with time and conveying wonderful breeding and real panache. The extremely well balanced palate reveals layers of red berry fruit, lightly spiced, with just a subtle tang of marmalade toward the finish. Impressive in terms of weight and body, this deserves several years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£3,349.22 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru is aged with 50% whole bunches in 80% new oak. There is a touch of reduction on the nose, though despite that this seems impressively defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied, more expressive with fine-boned tannins, taut and fresh, quite intense (as you would expect from a Richebourg). I appreciate the manner in which it builds and exerts insistent grip and structure on the finish. Serious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
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£2,381.54 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A bright fresh mid purple. The bouquet is superb, in a really lush and almost creamy red berry fruit, not as wild as some until a little savoury touch at the finish. Complex, a fine weave to the texture, with pure red berry fruit coming out at the finish. Despite its location I tend to think of Bonnes Mares as a Morey style Grand Cru, but you can certainly see the touch of Chambolle in this. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£890.42 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, matured in 15% new oak, showed just a tiny morsel of reduction on the nose, that the concentration here was still tangible. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh and very precise. This has real class and verve, though it will benefit from several years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£936.02 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is matured with 30% whole bunch and 20% new oak. The superb bouquet presents a mélange of red and black fruit, sous-bois and blood orange aromas that blossom from the glass. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and finely judged acidity. Quite compact for a Clos de la Roche, with noticeable backbone on the finish. It will require several years in bottle but it should be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£477.14 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru has impressive definition on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and crushed limestone. The palate is very well balanced with quite saturated tannins, fine-boned and finessed with a touch of kirsch and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£426.02 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chesaux 1er Cru is a little more open on the nose that Arlaud’s other Premier Crus, a mixture of black and red fruit, pressed violets, quite powerful in style. The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannins than the nose suggests, well balanced but linear and correct. It’s the kind of straightlaced Morey that will show better on the dinner table rather than on its own. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£534.74 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 1er Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunches, has a little more mineral expression than the Les Millandes, focus and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very citrus fresh, blood orange and tangerine towards the grainy finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£1,188.02 |
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Experience a veritable symphony of flavours with the distinguished and illustrious Armand Heitz Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020. This exquisite vintage is a remarkable product of Burgundy’s acclaimed Côte de Nuits region, revered by connoisseurs worldwide. Loyal to terroir expression, Armand Heitz, the delightful genius behind this vibrant elixir, places enormous emphasis on meticulous vinification. His organic and biodynamic farming strategies couple with gentle extraction methods and ageing in French barrique, with only a minor percentage of new oak employed. The result is an extraordinary wine, embodying an enigmatic blend of precision, richness, and vibrancy. The Armand Heitz Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 stands testament to Burgundian grandeur, teeming with aromatic complexity – alluring red fruit, earthy undertones, presumptuous spice notes, and a length that reverberates class and sophistication, making it the pièce de résistance of any cellar. It’s a liquid harmonisation of authenticity, ingenuity, and French finesse. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£1,086.02 |
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Experience the sophisticated profile of Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020. Revelling in rich old-world tradition, this fine wine hails from the revered Burgundy region of Eastern France, known for producing some of the world's most prestigious wines. Crafted by Armand Heitz, a vintner renowned for meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite blend highlights the captivating elegance of Pinot Noir. The Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 showcases outstanding winemaking techniques, including hand-harvested grapes, natural yeast fermentation, and maturation in an ageing cellar of French Oak barrels. With its profound ruby-red hue, it stuns with its myriad of complex flavours. Deep notes of red fruit, spice, and hints of earth are balanced by a vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a lingering finish. An emblem of authenticity and distinction, the Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 amplifies dining experiences and creates lasting memories. Perfect for the discerning collector or casual enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£11,397.62 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)100% new oak. Not the flash appeal of the Clos de Bèze and it's so much more youthful but it’s a huge success in 2011. Chewy end and more muscular but it’s all there for the taking – except that it’s a bit tighter than Clos de Bèze so may be better to concentrate on the latter for the moment. Vibrant and resonant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£10,738.82 |
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Burghound (96)This is quite ripe yet the impression is one of freshness with no surmaturité while the aromas reveal an exuberant spiciness to the dense mix of red and black fruit and wet stone aromas. The supple, round and marvelously well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors possess a silky mid-palate brimming with dry extract on the almost painfully intense and massively long mineral-driven finish that displays stunning persistence. The 2009 is an impeccably well-balanced effort in yet another in a long line of great vintages for this storied wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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£7,688.42 |
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Burghound (97)A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood, essence of black cherry liqueur, violets and a hint of the sauvage. There is seriously good size, weight and power to the imposingly scaled flavors that display almost painful intensity on the driving, explosively long and very firmly structured finish where a pleasing bead of minerality appears which helps to add lift to the finish. This is powerful and presently quite compact yet my sense is that despite being very tightly wound today, it should progressively unfold such that in 7 to 8 years, it may be sufficiently civilized to enjoy if you don't wish to wait for its full maturity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£8,370.74 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is so much more expressive on the nose compared to the Chambertin (which is a cooler terroir due to the clay, its location next to the combe and adjacent to the frost). Shimmering red fruit, crushed stone, orange pith and pressed iris petals make up the bouquet. You could lose yourself in these aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine-boned tannins. This is tensile, mineral-driven, nicely poised and exuberant, with a sensual and pixelated finish. This just drives home its class. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96+ (VN) |
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£6,378.02 |
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Vinous (94-96+)The 2010 Clos de la Roche is fascinating to taste after the Mazis. The Clos de la Roche is all about power, structure and length, qualities it has in spades. There is huge depth and serious extract to the fruit, with equally big tannins to provide support. Layers of intense fruit are intermingled with persistent saline notes on the vibrant, finely chiseled finish. It will take years for the tannins to start melting away, but when they do the 2010 will be a dazzling wine. Actually, it already is. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£5,092.82 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£2,186.42 |
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Vinous (90)Pale green-yellow. Nectarine and nut oil aromas lifted by a floral topnote. Fat and sweet but fresh, with white peach, citrus and orchard fruit flavors lifted by a spicy component. A real essence of Meursault, finishing with very good length and a slight warmth. (As in most successful years, Ente's Aligote and Bourgogne Blanc are well worth seeking out; the Bourgogne in particular boasts a lovely balance of ripe apricot fruit and strong acidity for the vintage.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£3,008.42 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2017 Meursault Clos des Ambres is also showing very well from bottle, opening in the glass with notes of green pear, oatmeal, dried white flowers and a hint of youthful reduction that dissipates with aeration. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and textural, with an enveloping attack that segues into a deep, muscular core, concluding with a racy finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
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£2,941.94 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Planted 1952. This is a selection from En l’Ormeau (the bit under the restaurant opposite Roulot). Ripens fastest. Tank sample. Real racy green note on top of the rich fruit. Lovely texture and cleanliness. Finishes with a chalky chewiness. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£5,076.74 |
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Explore the exquisite world of Burgundian Chardonnays with Arnaud Ente Meursault Les Petits Charrons 2019. Cultivated in the distinguished region of Côte de Beaune, this exceptional wine showcases the unparalleled terroir that makes Arnaud Ente's wines world-renowned. Arnaud Ente, a legend in viticulture, consistently delivers low-intervention wines with painstaking attention to detail. This estate-produced, single-vineyard release from Les Petits Charrons is no exception. Hand-harvested fruit, gentle pneumatic pressing, and barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts lend the wine an alluring complexity. The wine's flavour profile is compelling, showcasing refined mineral notes coupled with a tiered orchestra of citrus, white flowers, and subtle oak nuances. The finish is lingering and perfectly balanced. Powerful yet refined, the Arnaud Ente Meursault Les Petits Charrons 2019 is destined to grace the cellars of those appreciating precise and characterful Chardonnays that magnificently age with time. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£5,076.74 |
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Sublime and sophisticated, the Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain 2019 is a true emblem of this venerated Burgundian appellation. From a miniscule 0.5ha parcel, producer Arnaud Ente employs meticulous organic farming combined with traditional vinification methods. The fruit is handpicked and undergoes delicate pressing to ensure only the highest quality juice is selected. Post fermentation in French oak barrels (with restrained new oak presence), it's aged on lees, adding depth to the well-defined flavours. Ente, a maestro of minimal-intervention winemaking, expresses the authentic terroir of Puligny-Montrachet through this wine. And the 2019 vintage is no different radiating a compelling profile of ripe stone fruits, underscored by a sophisticated minerality. Its seductive complexity, superior structure and captivating length echo the skilful craftsmanship behind the Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain 2019. It's the perfect bottle for the discerning palate in search of the quintessential Burgundy experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£5,074.82 |
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Embodying the essence of perfection, Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 is a hallmark of superior viniculture craftsmanship. This bewitching blend hails from the renowned winemaker Arnaud Ente's precious parcels in Pulingy-Montrachet, a thriving wine commune in Burgundy, France. Ente, one of the world's most respected vignerons, meticulously cultivates these verdant vineyards ensuring a supreme yield. Applying traditional wine-making methods, the grapes are handpicked at their peak and fermented with natural yeasts in French oak barrels, a distinct feature contributing to its rich, aromatics. Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 delivers a stunning bouquet filled with refreshing mineral notes, nuanced by subtle hints of ripened orchard fruits and delicate floral undertones. The palate is complex and persistent, rounded off with an impressive, polished finish. Ensuring each bottle nurtures the rich legacy of its prestigious appellation, Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 is a timeless vintage which gracefully marries power and elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,362.74 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN (ST)) |
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£876.74 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (86-88)Bright red. Red fruits and oak on the nose (I tasted this from a new barrel). Supple, sweet and easygoing, with good weight to its red fruit and spice flavors. Finishes ripely tannic and persistent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£12,297.62 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Quartiers de Marie Haut Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet with tensile red berry fruit, wonderful focus, cracked black pepper and a touch of hoisin. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine depth and beguiling sense of symmetry that beckons you back for another sip. This is an outstanding Clos de Vougeot that will age supremely well in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
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£1,358.42 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)(aging in 90% new oak) Good dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, dried flowers and tobacco. Still tight but essentially smooth and gentle, with sound acidity framing the wine's flavors. Conveys a distinct impression of sucrosite The long, palate-staining finish shows intriguing saline tones and very ripe tannins. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£6,379.94 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£7,635.62 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2018 Echezeaux Grand Cru is also showing extremely well, soaring from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, blood orange, incense, spices and peonies. On the palate it's medium to full-bodied, deep and ample, with a strikingly vibrant, dynamic core of fruit that's structured around fine, powdery tannins, concluding with a long and expansive finish. To produce such an energetic Echezeaux in such a warm vintage is quite an achievement. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,563.54 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£6,295.22 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has slightly deeper fruit than the Les Hautes Maizières, bilberry and raspberry, autumn leaves, a touch of white pepper. This gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening, a little more lactic in texture with veins of dark chocolate infusing the red fruit, cohesive towards the finish with good grip on the finish. This will need time, a little broad-shouldered, almost Morey-like in a way. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£1,937.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru has a supremely well-defined bouquet of vibrant red cherries, crushed strawberry, orange zest and crushed stone, developing more floral scents with time and conveying wonderful breeding and real panache. The extremely well balanced palate reveals layers of red berry fruit, lightly spiced, with just a subtle tang of marmalade toward the finish. Impressive in terms of weight and body, this deserves several years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£2,783.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Richebourg Grand Cru is aged with 50% whole bunches in 80% new oak. There is a touch of reduction on the nose, though despite that this seems impressively defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied, more expressive with fine-boned tannins, taut and fresh, quite intense (as you would expect from a Richebourg). I appreciate the manner in which it builds and exerts insistent grip and structure on the finish. Serious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
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£1,975.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A bright fresh mid purple. The bouquet is superb, in a really lush and almost creamy red berry fruit, not as wild as some until a little savoury touch at the finish. Complex, a fine weave to the texture, with pure red berry fruit coming out at the finish. Despite its location I tend to think of Bonnes Mares as a Morey style Grand Cru, but you can certainly see the touch of Chambolle in this. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£734.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, matured in 15% new oak, showed just a tiny morsel of reduction on the nose, that the concentration here was still tangible. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh and very precise. This has real class and verve, though it will benefit from several years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£772.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is matured with 30% whole bunch and 20% new oak. The superb bouquet presents a mélange of red and black fruit, sous-bois and blood orange aromas that blossom from the glass. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and finely judged acidity. Quite compact for a Clos de la Roche, with noticeable backbone on the finish. It will require several years in bottle but it should be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£388.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru has impressive definition on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and crushed limestone. The palate is very well balanced with quite saturated tannins, fine-boned and finessed with a touch of kirsch and blood orange on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£347.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Aux Chesaux 1er Cru is a little more open on the nose that Arlaud’s other Premier Crus, a mixture of black and red fruit, pressed violets, quite powerful in style. The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannins than the nose suggests, well balanced but linear and correct. It’s the kind of straightlaced Morey that will show better on the dinner table rather than on its own. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£436.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 1er Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunches, has a little more mineral expression than the Les Millandes, focus and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, very citrus fresh, blood orange and tangerine towards the grainy finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£982.00 |
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Experience a veritable symphony of flavours with the distinguished and illustrious Armand Heitz Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020. This exquisite vintage is a remarkable product of Burgundy’s acclaimed Côte de Nuits region, revered by connoisseurs worldwide. Loyal to terroir expression, Armand Heitz, the delightful genius behind this vibrant elixir, places enormous emphasis on meticulous vinification. His organic and biodynamic farming strategies couple with gentle extraction methods and ageing in French barrique, with only a minor percentage of new oak employed. The result is an extraordinary wine, embodying an enigmatic blend of precision, richness, and vibrancy. The Armand Heitz Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 stands testament to Burgundian grandeur, teeming with aromatic complexity – alluring red fruit, earthy undertones, presumptuous spice notes, and a length that reverberates class and sophistication, making it the pièce de résistance of any cellar. It’s a liquid harmonisation of authenticity, ingenuity, and French finesse. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£897.00 |
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Experience the sophisticated profile of Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020. Revelling in rich old-world tradition, this fine wine hails from the revered Burgundy region of Eastern France, known for producing some of the world's most prestigious wines. Crafted by Armand Heitz, a vintner renowned for meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite blend highlights the captivating elegance of Pinot Noir. The Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 showcases outstanding winemaking techniques, including hand-harvested grapes, natural yeast fermentation, and maturation in an ageing cellar of French Oak barrels. With its profound ruby-red hue, it stuns with its myriad of complex flavours. Deep notes of red fruit, spice, and hints of earth are balanced by a vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a lingering finish. An emblem of authenticity and distinction, the Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 amplifies dining experiences and creates lasting memories. Perfect for the discerning collector or casual enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£9,490.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)100% new oak. Not the flash appeal of the Clos de Bèze and it's so much more youthful but it’s a huge success in 2011. Chewy end and more muscular but it’s all there for the taking – except that it’s a bit tighter than Clos de Bèze so may be better to concentrate on the latter for the moment. Vibrant and resonant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£8,941.00 |
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Burghound (96)This is quite ripe yet the impression is one of freshness with no surmaturité while the aromas reveal an exuberant spiciness to the dense mix of red and black fruit and wet stone aromas. The supple, round and marvelously well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors possess a silky mid-palate brimming with dry extract on the almost painfully intense and massively long mineral-driven finish that displays stunning persistence. The 2009 is an impeccably well-balanced effort in yet another in a long line of great vintages for this storied wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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£6,399.00 |
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Burghound (97)A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood, essence of black cherry liqueur, violets and a hint of the sauvage. There is seriously good size, weight and power to the imposingly scaled flavors that display almost painful intensity on the driving, explosively long and very firmly structured finish where a pleasing bead of minerality appears which helps to add lift to the finish. This is powerful and presently quite compact yet my sense is that despite being very tightly wound today, it should progressively unfold such that in 7 to 8 years, it may be sufficiently civilized to enjoy if you don't wish to wait for its full maturity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£6,966.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is so much more expressive on the nose compared to the Chambertin (which is a cooler terroir due to the clay, its location next to the combe and adjacent to the frost). Shimmering red fruit, crushed stone, orange pith and pressed iris petals make up the bouquet. You could lose yourself in these aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine-boned tannins. This is tensile, mineral-driven, nicely poised and exuberant, with a sensual and pixelated finish. This just drives home its class. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96+ (VN) |
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£5,307.00 |
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Vinous (94-96+)The 2010 Clos de la Roche is fascinating to taste after the Mazis. The Clos de la Roche is all about power, structure and length, qualities it has in spades. There is huge depth and serious extract to the fruit, with equally big tannins to provide support. Layers of intense fruit are intermingled with persistent saline notes on the vibrant, finely chiseled finish. It will take years for the tannins to start melting away, but when they do the 2010 will be a dazzling wine. Actually, it already is. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£4,236.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,814.00 |
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Vinous (90)Pale green-yellow. Nectarine and nut oil aromas lifted by a floral topnote. Fat and sweet but fresh, with white peach, citrus and orchard fruit flavors lifted by a spicy component. A real essence of Meursault, finishing with very good length and a slight warmth. (As in most successful years, Ente's Aligote and Bourgogne Blanc are well worth seeking out; the Bourgogne in particular boasts a lovely balance of ripe apricot fruit and strong acidity for the vintage.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£2,499.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2017 Meursault Clos des Ambres is also showing very well from bottle, opening in the glass with notes of green pear, oatmeal, dried white flowers and a hint of youthful reduction that dissipates with aeration. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and textural, with an enveloping attack that segues into a deep, muscular core, concluding with a racy finish. |
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£2,442.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Planted 1952. This is a selection from En l’Ormeau (the bit under the restaurant opposite Roulot). Ripens fastest. Tank sample. Real racy green note on top of the rich fruit. Lovely texture and cleanliness. Finishes with a chalky chewiness. |
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Explore the exquisite world of Burgundian Chardonnays with Arnaud Ente Meursault Les Petits Charrons 2019. Cultivated in the distinguished region of Côte de Beaune, this exceptional wine showcases the unparalleled terroir that makes Arnaud Ente's wines world-renowned. Arnaud Ente, a legend in viticulture, consistently delivers low-intervention wines with painstaking attention to detail. This estate-produced, single-vineyard release from Les Petits Charrons is no exception. Hand-harvested fruit, gentle pneumatic pressing, and barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts lend the wine an alluring complexity. The wine's flavour profile is compelling, showcasing refined mineral notes coupled with a tiered orchestra of citrus, white flowers, and subtle oak nuances. The finish is lingering and perfectly balanced. Powerful yet refined, the Arnaud Ente Meursault Les Petits Charrons 2019 is destined to grace the cellars of those appreciating precise and characterful Chardonnays that magnificently age with time. |
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Sublime and sophisticated, the Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain 2019 is a true emblem of this venerated Burgundian appellation. From a miniscule 0.5ha parcel, producer Arnaud Ente employs meticulous organic farming combined with traditional vinification methods. The fruit is handpicked and undergoes delicate pressing to ensure only the highest quality juice is selected. Post fermentation in French oak barrels (with restrained new oak presence), it's aged on lees, adding depth to the well-defined flavours. Ente, a maestro of minimal-intervention winemaking, expresses the authentic terroir of Puligny-Montrachet through this wine. And the 2019 vintage is no different radiating a compelling profile of ripe stone fruits, underscored by a sophisticated minerality. Its seductive complexity, superior structure and captivating length echo the skilful craftsmanship behind the Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain 2019. It's the perfect bottle for the discerning palate in search of the quintessential Burgundy experience. |
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Embodying the essence of perfection, Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 is a hallmark of superior viniculture craftsmanship. This bewitching blend hails from the renowned winemaker Arnaud Ente's precious parcels in Pulingy-Montrachet, a thriving wine commune in Burgundy, France. Ente, one of the world's most respected vignerons, meticulously cultivates these verdant vineyards ensuring a supreme yield. Applying traditional wine-making methods, the grapes are handpicked at their peak and fermented with natural yeasts in French oak barrels, a distinct feature contributing to its rich, aromatics. Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 delivers a stunning bouquet filled with refreshing mineral notes, nuanced by subtle hints of ripened orchard fruits and delicate floral undertones. The palate is complex and persistent, rounded off with an impressive, polished finish. Ensuring each bottle nurtures the rich legacy of its prestigious appellation, Arnaud Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 is a timeless vintage which gracefully marries power and elegance. |
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£1,126.00 |
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£721.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (86-88)Bright red. Red fruits and oak on the nose (I tasted this from a new barrel). Supple, sweet and easygoing, with good weight to its red fruit and spice flavors. Finishes ripely tannic and persistent. |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Quartiers de Marie Haut Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet with tensile red berry fruit, wonderful focus, cracked black pepper and a touch of hoisin. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine depth and beguiling sense of symmetry that beckons you back for another sip. This is an outstanding Clos de Vougeot that will age supremely well in bottle. |
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£1,124.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)(aging in 90% new oak) Good dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, dried flowers and tobacco. Still tight but essentially smooth and gentle, with sound acidity framing the wine's flavors. Conveys a distinct impression of sucrosite The long, palate-staining finish shows intriguing saline tones and very ripe tannins. |
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£6,355.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2018 Echezeaux Grand Cru is also showing extremely well, soaring from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, blood orange, incense, spices and peonies. On the palate it's medium to full-bodied, deep and ample, with a strikingly vibrant, dynamic core of fruit that's structured around fine, powdery tannins, concluding with a long and expansive finish. To produce such an energetic Echezeaux in such a warm vintage is quite an achievement. |
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£2,960.00 |
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£5,238.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has slightly deeper fruit than the Les Hautes Maizières, bilberry and raspberry, autumn leaves, a touch of white pepper. This gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening, a little more lactic in texture with veins of dark chocolate infusing the red fruit, cohesive towards the finish with good grip on the finish. This will need time, a little broad-shouldered, almost Morey-like in a way. |
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