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 | 95 (BH) |
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£2,353.61 |
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Burghound (95)Here the nose is firmly reduced so in the unlikely event you're interested in opening a bottle right away, be sure to give it 30 minutes or so of air and decanting it would be better still. Otherwise, there is slightly better underlying energy to the rich yet nicely detailed, even precise, middleweight plus flavors that also deliver impressive length on the bitter lemon-inflected finale. While this isn't as structured as it usually is, it's still going to need close to a decade if you wish to see the '19 Bâtard at its peak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (BH) |
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£7,191.64 |
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Burghound (95)Here the nose is firmly reduced so in the unlikely event you're interested in opening a bottle right away, be sure to give it 30 minutes or so of air and decanting it would be better still. Otherwise, there is slightly better underlying energy to the rich yet nicely detailed, even precise, middleweight plus flavors that also deliver impressive length on the bitter lemon-inflected finale. While this isn't as structured as it usually is, it's still going to need close to a decade if you wish to see the '19 Bâtard at its peak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,478.49 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,502.34 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,971.22 |
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Dive into a divine experience with the Thierry Pillot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020. Expertly crafted in one of the finest vineyards in the Batard-Montrachet appellation, in the heart of Burgundy's celebrated Côte de Beaune region, this Grand Cru exudes excellence. The wine comes from the capable hands of Thierry Pillot, a passionate, fourth-generation winegrower who is committed to maturing his wines to their full potential. His meticulous care and expertise are evident in this 2020 vintage. This white wine has a rich and complex palate boasting ripe white fruits, layered with delightful minerality and tempered by a harmonious acidity. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, the Thierry Pillot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 offers an incredible depth of flavour, rich texture, and an enduring finish that transcends the typical white wine experience. It truly defines sophistication in a bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,032.49 |
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Vinous (91-93)(Morey vinifies fruit from his three sources separately; two of the lots finished their malos in January, the other at the end of April; 4.8 grams per liter acidity): Pure, vibrant aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, acacia flower and clove. Dense and chewy on the palate, with brisk lemony acidity framing and carrying the fruit. Not a hugely concentrated Batard but smooth and nicely delineated, with a lovely echoing spicy aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,424.84 |
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Rich in tradition and flair, the Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 stands as an exquisite testament to the art of French wine-making. Crafted in the legendary vineyards of Batard Montrachet in Côte de Beaune, it's produced by the esteemed Thomas Morey, whose family lineage of winemakers in Burgundy spans centuries. This Grand Cru exudes opulence in every sip, presenting a bold palate underscored by distinctive minerality and delightful acidity. The 2019 vintage impresses with a beautifully balanced bouquet of bright citrus, enriching dried fruits, and subtle oak nuances - a tribute to only the finest Chardonnay grapes harvested at optimum ripeness. Using traditional vinification processes, the wine matures for twelve months in French oak barrels, interlacing complex flavours while preserving the varietal's integrity. The Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019, with its prestigious pedigree and enchanting flavour textures, promises an unparalleled tasting journey for the discerning oenophile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,111.23 |
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Indulge in the exquisite elegance of the Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a distinctive wine from the renowned Burgundy region of France. This white wine is harvested from 60-year-old Chardonnay vines situated in the illustrious Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for yielding nuanced and complex vintages. Thomas Morey, a tenth-generation winemaker and respected viticulturist, expertly oversees the vinification process using environmentally conscious methods. This majestic wine is left to age in French oak barrels, approximately 30% new each year, for a period of 12 to 14 months. It captures the essence of its terroir, presenting an elegant bouquet of acacia blossom, white peach and toasted brioche. An inherent touch of minerality enriches a palate of opulent fruit flavours, resulting in a wine that is both balanced and complex. The Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 represents a splendid expression of its prestigious lineage and the talents of its meticulous maker, offering a sublime journey for the discerning oenophile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,329.24 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£3,219.64 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a reserved bouquet with crushed stone, white flowers and a touch of white linen, hints of silex emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, just a small reduction, a touch of struck match on the finish with a hint of custard creams in the background. Good persistence, this is a delicious Bâtard-Montrachet in the making. Three barrels produced. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£4,246.84 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue with more terroir expression and complexity. The palate is also more agreeable: better balance and more finesse, quite pretty with a harmonious and persistent finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£511.45 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, but there is a lot of fruit concentration here, and it feels very pure and well defined. The well-defined palate is fresh and taut with very good depth, and full of tension from start to finish. It is backward, almost surly at the moment, but give this four or five years in bottle and you will have a top-notch Bâtard-Montrachet. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£547.45 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,616.29 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 93 (VN) |
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£621.85 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lot of reduction on the nose that disguises the terroir; it’s difficult to peer beyond the sulfur here. The palate is dense and weighty and slightly honeyed in texture (possibly with just a bit of botrytis?). It feels harmonious toward the finish but does need to address the sulfur issue. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£2,984.69 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lot of reduction on the nose that disguises the terroir; it’s difficult to peer beyond the sulfur here. The palate is dense and weighty and slightly honeyed in texture (possibly with just a bit of botrytis?). It feels harmonious toward the finish but does need to address the sulfur issue. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£624.41 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Richer and more muscular than the elegant Charlemagne, the 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up notes of pear, citrus oil, beeswax, fresh hay and toasted nuts. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with ripe acids and chalky structuring extract. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£2,421.62 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Richer and more muscular than the elegant Charlemagne, the 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up notes of pear, citrus oil, beeswax, fresh hay and toasted nuts. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with ripe acids and chalky structuring extract. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,271.54 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from three plots. It takes time to unfurl on the nose, eventually offering citrus fruit, popcorn and hints of Mirabelle. The palate is balanced with an attractive, slightly waxy texture. It shows fine depth with the mineralité eventually surfacing with aeration. Afford this three or four years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (BH) |
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£1,956.00 |
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Burghound (95)Here the nose is firmly reduced so in the unlikely event you're interested in opening a bottle right away, be sure to give it 30 minutes or so of air and decanting it would be better still. Otherwise, there is slightly better underlying energy to the rich yet nicely detailed, even precise, middleweight plus flavors that also deliver impressive length on the bitter lemon-inflected finale. While this isn't as structured as it usually is, it's still going to need close to a decade if you wish to see the '19 Bâtard at its peak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (BH) |
In Bond
£5,977.00 |
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Burghound (95)Here the nose is firmly reduced so in the unlikely event you're interested in opening a bottle right away, be sure to give it 30 minutes or so of air and decanting it would be better still. Otherwise, there is slightly better underlying energy to the rich yet nicely detailed, even precise, middleweight plus flavors that also deliver impressive length on the bitter lemon-inflected finale. While this isn't as structured as it usually is, it's still going to need close to a decade if you wish to see the '19 Bâtard at its peak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,059.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,909.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,468.00 |
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Dive into a divine experience with the Thierry Pillot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020. Expertly crafted in one of the finest vineyards in the Batard-Montrachet appellation, in the heart of Burgundy's celebrated Côte de Beaune region, this Grand Cru exudes excellence. The wine comes from the capable hands of Thierry Pillot, a passionate, fourth-generation winegrower who is committed to maturing his wines to their full potential. His meticulous care and expertise are evident in this 2020 vintage. This white wine has a rich and complex palate boasting ripe white fruits, layered with delightful minerality and tempered by a harmonious acidity. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, the Thierry Pillot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 offers an incredible depth of flavour, rich texture, and an enduring finish that transcends the typical white wine experience. It truly defines sophistication in a bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£854.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(Morey vinifies fruit from his three sources separately; two of the lots finished their malos in January, the other at the end of April; 4.8 grams per liter acidity): Pure, vibrant aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, acacia flower and clove. Dense and chewy on the palate, with brisk lemony acidity framing and carrying the fruit. Not a hugely concentrated Batard but smooth and nicely delineated, with a lovely echoing spicy aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,838.00 |
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Rich in tradition and flair, the Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 stands as an exquisite testament to the art of French wine-making. Crafted in the legendary vineyards of Batard Montrachet in Côte de Beaune, it's produced by the esteemed Thomas Morey, whose family lineage of winemakers in Burgundy spans centuries. This Grand Cru exudes opulence in every sip, presenting a bold palate underscored by distinctive minerality and delightful acidity. The 2019 vintage impresses with a beautifully balanced bouquet of bright citrus, enriching dried fruits, and subtle oak nuances - a tribute to only the finest Chardonnay grapes harvested at optimum ripeness. Using traditional vinification processes, the wine matures for twelve months in French oak barrels, interlacing complex flavours while preserving the varietal's integrity. The Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2019, with its prestigious pedigree and enchanting flavour textures, promises an unparalleled tasting journey for the discerning oenophile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,746.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite elegance of the Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a distinctive wine from the renowned Burgundy region of France. This white wine is harvested from 60-year-old Chardonnay vines situated in the illustrious Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for yielding nuanced and complex vintages. Thomas Morey, a tenth-generation winemaker and respected viticulturist, expertly oversees the vinification process using environmentally conscious methods. This majestic wine is left to age in French oak barrels, approximately 30% new each year, for a period of 12 to 14 months. It captures the essence of its terroir, presenting an elegant bouquet of acacia blossom, white peach and toasted brioche. An inherent touch of minerality enriches a palate of opulent fruit flavours, resulting in a wine that is both balanced and complex. The Thomas Morey Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 represents a splendid expression of its prestigious lineage and the talents of its meticulous maker, offering a sublime journey for the discerning oenophile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,925.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,667.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a reserved bouquet with crushed stone, white flowers and a touch of white linen, hints of silex emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, just a small reduction, a touch of struck match on the finish with a hint of custard creams in the background. Good persistence, this is a delicious Bâtard-Montrachet in the making. Three barrels produced. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£3,523.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue with more terroir expression and complexity. The palate is also more agreeable: better balance and more finesse, quite pretty with a harmonious and persistent finish. This is very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£423.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, but there is a lot of fruit concentration here, and it feels very pure and well defined. The well-defined palate is fresh and taut with very good depth, and full of tension from start to finish. It is backward, almost surly at the moment, but give this four or five years in bottle and you will have a top-notch Bâtard-Montrachet. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£453.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,161.00 |
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Burgundy | 5 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£515.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lot of reduction on the nose that disguises the terroir; it’s difficult to peer beyond the sulfur here. The palate is dense and weighty and slightly honeyed in texture (possibly with just a bit of botrytis?). It feels harmonious toward the finish but does need to address the sulfur issue. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,468.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lot of reduction on the nose that disguises the terroir; it’s difficult to peer beyond the sulfur here. The palate is dense and weighty and slightly honeyed in texture (possibly with just a bit of botrytis?). It feels harmonious toward the finish but does need to address the sulfur issue. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
£515.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Richer and more muscular than the elegant Charlemagne, the 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up notes of pear, citrus oil, beeswax, fresh hay and toasted nuts. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with ripe acids and chalky structuring extract. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
£2,010.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Richer and more muscular than the elegant Charlemagne, the 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru offers up notes of pear, citrus oil, beeswax, fresh hay and toasted nuts. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with ripe acids and chalky structuring extract. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,050.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from three plots. It takes time to unfurl on the nose, eventually offering citrus fruit, popcorn and hints of Mirabelle. The palate is balanced with an attractive, slightly waxy texture. It shows fine depth with the mineralité eventually surfacing with aeration. Afford this three or four years in bottle. |
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