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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Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses has a pastille-like purity on the nose that gently unfolds in the glass: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, forest floor and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp acidity, quite lithe in the mouth, with an elegant long finish that exudes both the terroir and Pinot Noir. I wonder if this will match the fantastic 2011 once in bottle?Inc. VAT£1,588.84 -
Burghound (93)
(Outstanding) A markedly spicy and slightly more elegant nose is both quite pretty and floral in character with just a touch of wood toast to the mostly red currant-scented aromas. The ultra-refined, sleek and lacy middle weight flavors that possess a velvety mouthfeel that contrasts with the firm and youthfully austere finally that is very well balanced. This lovely effort should amply reward medium to even longer-term patience.Inc. VAT£1,950.04 -
Burghound (92-94)
(Sweet spot Outstanding) Once again the nose is quite restrained while remaining wonderfully elegant and even more floral with its cool and admirably pure aromas of pomegranate, cherry, spiced tea and plenty of violet and lavender nuances. There is outstanding intensity, in fact it's presently almost painful, to the pungently mineral-driven middle weight flavors that display terrific persistence on the youthfully austere and equally chiseled finish. This is impressive though note well that it's very compact and a wine that will require extended patience.Inc. VAT£2,215.24 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru has a glorious bouquet, very pure with plenty of black cherries, blueberry, violet and mineral scents. This is beautifully-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, quite caressing in terms of its silky texture but with real backbone behind it. This is one of the standouts from Albert Bichot this vintage.Inc. VAT£2,291.09 -
Inc. VAT£1,880.69 -
Vinous (85)
Also recommended.Inc. VAT£555.64 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2015 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Chabiots has an attractive nose marked by scents of morello cherry, wet limestone and almost Alpine-fresh aromas. There is something airy about the aromatics here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, cohesive in the mouth with fine structure on the finish that maintains commendable precision. This will be well worth investigating once in bottle - one of Bichot's more sophisticated offerings in this vintage.Inc. VAT£744.43 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Chabiots 1er Cru has a wonderful, expressive red cherry and crushed strawberry nose with beguiling floral aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, finely pitched acidity and a long, poised, silky-smooth finish. A great Chambolle from winemaker Alain Serveau.Inc. VAT£570.04 -
Inc. VAT£1,033.49 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Derrière La Grange 1er Cru has a vibrant, quite peppery bouquet thanks to the whole bunch addition, well defined with freshly-tilled loam filtering through the black and red fruit. The palate is well defined with succulent tannins, slightly confit-like with figgy notes on the finish.Inc. VAT£906.74 -
Inc. VAT£479.05 -
Inc. VAT£620.65 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru uses 15% whole bunch from the 25-year-old vines (the rest are 10 years old). It has a fragrant, elegant bouquet of blackberry, briar, sage and subtle oxtail aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, very fine tannins, and here the Les Amoureuses character really shines. Veins of blue fruit and spices burst through on the finish. There is an appealing crescendo to this wine and it should age with style and panache.Inc. VAT£1,224.41 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru uses 15% whole bunch from the 25-year-old vines (the rest are 10 years old). It has a fragrant, elegant bouquet of blackberry, briar, sage and subtle oxtail aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, very fine tannins, and here the Les Amoureuses character really shines. Veins of blue fruit and spices burst through on the finish. There is an appealing crescendo to this wine and it should age with style and panache.Inc. VAT£2,007.23 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is blended with 57% whole bunch (one-third of this vineyard has just been replanted). It has a lovely bouquet of black cherries, cherry liqueur, black pepper and just a touch of balsamic. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more austere than other Les Amoureuses that I have tasted, but leading to a precise finish.Inc. VAT£1,465.61 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Charmes comes through three plots just under les Fuesselots that make 1.3 hectares. It has a slightly more reserved, masculine bouquet compared to les Plantes at the moment, but there is still fine focus and delineation in situ. The palate is supple in the mouth, leaning more here to the red side of the fruit spectrum with cranberry and pomegranate, structured on the finish with an attractive grainy texture. Outstanding!Inc. VAT£846.04 -
Burghound (90-92)
Here the wood is a bit more prominent though by no means invasive to the nicely spicy nose of mostly dark currant and poached plum nuances. The palate impression of the bigger medium-bodied flavors is surprisingly mineral-driven with fine backend energy on the dusty, compact and equally serious finale that isn't quite as complex, at least not at present.Inc. VAT£867.64 -
Vinous (89)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village includes around 25% whole bunch this year and about 20% new oak. This has a little more cohesion than the Morey Village at the moment on the nose of dark berry fruit, almost pastille-like. The palate is medium-bodied with good grip, fine tannins and commendable delineation on the finish. Quite strict, in the style of a Morey-Village, but there is commendable vigor.Inc. VAT£613.24 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)
Picked on 31st August and 1st September, across their seven plots, with 24% whole bunches. An even dark purple. Dark raspberry and some peony. Like the Morey there are some dry tannins behind which have not yet integrated into the undoubtedly concentrated, thick textured, dark fruit. Tasted: December 2021Inc. VAT£648.04 -
The Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 is a spectacle of Burgundian winemaking. Crafted in the village of Chambolle-Musigny, this Premier Cru vino is the product of the dedicated husband-and-wife team, Anne and Herve Sigaut. Their commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking results in an elegant and expressive Pinot Noir.
Sourced from 60-year-old vines, the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 undergoes gentle extraction and maturation in French oak barrels, pulling forth luscious wild strawberry and black cherry notes, underpinned by a fresh acidity and subtle minerality.
This exquisite vintage reveal the essence of the revered Les Chatelots vineyard, graced with limestone-clay soils. Elevating any fine wine collection, Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 échoes the exceptional artistry of the revered Anne and Herve Sigaut.
Inc. VAT£869.09 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
Richer purple black and a sweet ripe fruit here, but it smells in good balance. Much lusher fruit, certainly at least optimum ripeness, but it works very well. Generous fruit behind and good length. The fruit covers the tannins very nicely. Tasted: December 2021Inc. VAT£729.64 -
Jancis Robinson (16.5)
0.5 ha (1.2 acres) of 45-year-old vines; principally shallow 30 cm topsoil over hard Comblanchien limestone rock. 25% new oak. Tank sample. Clear, bright mid-ruby. Great perfume again. Bright red fruits, raspberry and perfumed violets. Lovely elegance, lightness and freshness. Deft.Inc. VAT£648.04 -
Immerse yourself in the regal elegance of the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots 2019, an illustrious symbol of premier wine craftsmanship from the heart of Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Significantly characterised by its vibrant ruby hue and exquisite bouquet of wild berries and spicy undertones, it captivates the palate with a harmonious blend of suppleness and strength.
Harvested from 45-year-old vines and aged in oak barrels for twenty months, the Anne & Herve Sigaut are dedicated proponents of organic viticulture, presenting us with wines that celebrate the veracity of their terroir. Their careful, non-interventionist practices result in wines finely balanced in their mineral and fruit elements, an applaudable testament to the Sigaut's commitment to producing wines of unadulterated purity.
Estimate the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots 2019 as a superb selection for celebrating momentous occasions or enriching a refined dining experience.
Inc. VAT£714.29 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
A fuller purple, showing an exuberant cherry raspberry fruit, with energy behind, and a little thread of acidity. From barrel, this stands head and shoulders above its neighbours. A touch of strawberry too in the long, satisfying finish. Drink from 2026-2032.Inc. VAT£648.04 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers Vieilles Vignes is absolutely superb, bursting from the glass with aromas of earthy cherries and berry fruit, mingled with notions of rose petal, smoked meats and blood orange. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and multidimensional, with excellent concentration, ripe acids and a strikingly long, penetrating finish. Production was low this year, but this Sentiers is well worth a special effort to seek out.Inc. VAT£1,172.47 -
The tantalising Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2019 is immaculately crafted by esteemed French vintners Anne and Herve Sigaut. Nestled in the revered Burgundy region, the enchanting terroir of Chambolle-Musigny imparts distinctive charm and finesse to this Premier Cru wine. Blessed by a fortuitous 2019 vintage, the pinot noir grapes are painstakingly hand-harvested and undergo traditional vinification, retaining their optimal potential. The delicate fermenting in oak barrels for 12-18 months ensures profound complexity and an exquisite balance between fruit and tannins.
This ruby-red exemplar of Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2019 reveals a bouquet of ripe cherries, wild herbs, and intricate spices. On the palate, it offers a laudable structure, impressive purity, and a lengthy finish, characteristic of its storied lineage. An emblem of the Sigaut’s devotion to terroir expression and sustainable viticulture, this enchanting wine deserves a place in every fine wine collection.
Inc. VAT£792.29 -
The exquisite Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2021 is a gem of classical Burgundy winemaking. This fresh and captivating wine comes from historic Premier Cru vineyards in the iconic village of Chambolle-Musigny, home to some of the world's most revered red wines. Under the talented hands of Anne and Herve Sigaut, the Pinot Noir grapes are meticulously handpicked and traditionally vinified to express the unique terroir of Les Sentiers vineyard.
The wine captivates with its complex bouquet of delicate red fruits, profound minerality, and distinct oak nuances. On the palate, Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2021 is both elegant and powerful, with a stunning balance of rich flavour and fine tannins. Its excellent ageing potential makes it a star addition for any discerning wine collector. A testament to Anne and Herve Sigaut's unwavering commitment to crafting noteworthy wines that epitomise the charm and sophistication of French fine wine tradition.
Inc. VAT£801.64 -
Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Bussieres 2021, a harmonious nectar born in the boutique French vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny, beautifully reflects the meticulous craftsmanship of Anne and Herve Sigaut. This iconic winemaking duo tends to each vine by hand, pursuing a biodynamic approach which splendidly enhances the natural terroir characteristics.
The 2021's vintage mirrors its exquisite lineage with velvety layers of wild cherries, violets, and an earthy depth, balanced by a backbone of refined acidity. Its tempered oak influence lends an appealing complexity. An organic revelation, this Pinot Noir is a magnificent testament to the vineyard's Premier Cru status and the producers' passionate endeavour.
Subtle, elegant, and persistent - Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Bussieres 2021 is a discerning choice for every connoisseur with a penchant for wines with a unique sense of authenticity and terroir personality.
Inc. VAT£529.24 -
The 'Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Fuees 2016' is a sophisticated red Bordeaux wine, embodying the expertise of French winemaking. This masterpiece originates from the small village of Chambolle-Musigny in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, a region acclaimed for crafting world-class Pinot Noir. Produced by Anne et Herve Sigaut, a husband-wife team renowned for their organic vineyard practices since 1990, their craft imprints the narrative of their terroir in every bottle. Only mature vines, aged 40-60 years, are deemed suitable for yielding the nuanced grapes for this Premier Cru. The 2016 vintage, marked by its assertive tannins and striking acidity, presents an opulent bouquet of red and black fruits and a touch of spice. It exudes an enviable longevity, testament to careful ageing in oak barrels. A treasure among wine enthusiasts, Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Fuees 2016 promises an exquisite experience.
Inc. VAT£563.09 -
Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Three parcels making 0.5 ha (1.2 acres); 35-year-old vines. Two parcels abutting the Bonnes Mares Grand Cru. 25% new oak. Tank sample. Pale ruby. Elegant light red cherries, strawberry and redcurrants with ground-pepper spice. Elegant, floral lightness, with powdery, feather-like tannins. Refined and aloof.Inc. VAT£702.04
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Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses has a pastille-like purity on the nose that gently unfolds in the glass: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, forest floor and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp acidity, quite lithe in the mouth, with an elegant long finish that exudes both the terroir and Pinot Noir. I wonder if this will match the fantastic 2011 once in bottle?In Bond£1,308.00 -
Burghound (93)
(Outstanding) A markedly spicy and slightly more elegant nose is both quite pretty and floral in character with just a touch of wood toast to the mostly red currant-scented aromas. The ultra-refined, sleek and lacy middle weight flavors that possess a velvety mouthfeel that contrasts with the firm and youthfully austere finally that is very well balanced. This lovely effort should amply reward medium to even longer-term patience.In Bond£1,609.00 -
Burghound (92-94)
(Sweet spot Outstanding) Once again the nose is quite restrained while remaining wonderfully elegant and even more floral with its cool and admirably pure aromas of pomegranate, cherry, spiced tea and plenty of violet and lavender nuances. There is outstanding intensity, in fact it's presently almost painful, to the pungently mineral-driven middle weight flavors that display terrific persistence on the youthfully austere and equally chiseled finish. This is impressive though note well that it's very compact and a wine that will require extended patience.In Bond£1,830.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru has a glorious bouquet, very pure with plenty of black cherries, blueberry, violet and mineral scents. This is beautifully-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, quite caressing in terms of its silky texture but with real backbone behind it. This is one of the standouts from Albert Bichot this vintage.In Bond£1,890.00 -
In Bond£1,548.00
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Vinous (85)
Also recommended.In Bond£447.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2015 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Chabiots has an attractive nose marked by scents of morello cherry, wet limestone and almost Alpine-fresh aromas. There is something airy about the aromatics here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, cohesive in the mouth with fine structure on the finish that maintains commendable precision. This will be well worth investigating once in bottle - one of Bichot's more sophisticated offerings in this vintage.In Bond£607.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Chabiots 1er Cru has a wonderful, expressive red cherry and crushed strawberry nose with beguiling floral aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, finely pitched acidity and a long, poised, silky-smooth finish. A great Chambolle from winemaker Alain Serveau.In Bond£459.00 -
In Bond£842.00
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Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Derrière La Grange 1er Cru has a vibrant, quite peppery bouquet thanks to the whole bunch addition, well defined with freshly-tilled loam filtering through the black and red fruit. The palate is well defined with succulent tannins, slightly confit-like with figgy notes on the finish.In Bond£746.00 -
In Bond£396.00
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In Bond£514.00
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Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru uses 15% whole bunch from the 25-year-old vines (the rest are 10 years old). It has a fragrant, elegant bouquet of blackberry, briar, sage and subtle oxtail aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, very fine tannins, and here the Les Amoureuses character really shines. Veins of blue fruit and spices burst through on the finish. There is an appealing crescendo to this wine and it should age with style and panache.In Bond£1,015.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru uses 15% whole bunch from the 25-year-old vines (the rest are 10 years old). It has a fragrant, elegant bouquet of blackberry, briar, sage and subtle oxtail aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, very fine tannins, and here the Les Amoureuses character really shines. Veins of blue fruit and spices burst through on the finish. There is an appealing crescendo to this wine and it should age with style and panache.In Bond£1,662.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is blended with 57% whole bunch (one-third of this vineyard has just been replanted). It has a lovely bouquet of black cherries, cherry liqueur, black pepper and just a touch of balsamic. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more austere than other Les Amoureuses that I have tasted, but leading to a precise finish.In Bond£1,216.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Charmes comes through three plots just under les Fuesselots that make 1.3 hectares. It has a slightly more reserved, masculine bouquet compared to les Plantes at the moment, but there is still fine focus and delineation in situ. The palate is supple in the mouth, leaning more here to the red side of the fruit spectrum with cranberry and pomegranate, structured on the finish with an attractive grainy texture. Outstanding!In Bond£689.00 -
Burghound (90-92)
Here the wood is a bit more prominent though by no means invasive to the nicely spicy nose of mostly dark currant and poached plum nuances. The palate impression of the bigger medium-bodied flavors is surprisingly mineral-driven with fine backend energy on the dusty, compact and equally serious finale that isn't quite as complex, at least not at present.In Bond£707.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village includes around 25% whole bunch this year and about 20% new oak. This has a little more cohesion than the Morey Village at the moment on the nose of dark berry fruit, almost pastille-like. The palate is medium-bodied with good grip, fine tannins and commendable delineation on the finish. Quite strict, in the style of a Morey-Village, but there is commendable vigor.In Bond£495.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)
Picked on 31st August and 1st September, across their seven plots, with 24% whole bunches. An even dark purple. Dark raspberry and some peony. Like the Morey there are some dry tannins behind which have not yet integrated into the undoubtedly concentrated, thick textured, dark fruit. Tasted: December 2021In Bond£524.00 -
The Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 is a spectacle of Burgundian winemaking. Crafted in the village of Chambolle-Musigny, this Premier Cru vino is the product of the dedicated husband-and-wife team, Anne and Herve Sigaut. Their commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking results in an elegant and expressive Pinot Noir.
Sourced from 60-year-old vines, the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 undergoes gentle extraction and maturation in French oak barrels, pulling forth luscious wild strawberry and black cherry notes, underpinned by a fresh acidity and subtle minerality.
This exquisite vintage reveal the essence of the revered Les Chatelots vineyard, graced with limestone-clay soils. Elevating any fine wine collection, Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 échoes the exceptional artistry of the revered Anne and Herve Sigaut.
In Bond£705.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
Richer purple black and a sweet ripe fruit here, but it smells in good balance. Much lusher fruit, certainly at least optimum ripeness, but it works very well. Generous fruit behind and good length. The fruit covers the tannins very nicely. Tasted: December 2021In Bond£592.00 -
Jancis Robinson (16.5)
0.5 ha (1.2 acres) of 45-year-old vines; principally shallow 30 cm topsoil over hard Comblanchien limestone rock. 25% new oak. Tank sample. Clear, bright mid-ruby. Great perfume again. Bright red fruits, raspberry and perfumed violets. Lovely elegance, lightness and freshness. Deft.In Bond£524.00 -
Immerse yourself in the regal elegance of the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots 2019, an illustrious symbol of premier wine craftsmanship from the heart of Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Significantly characterised by its vibrant ruby hue and exquisite bouquet of wild berries and spicy undertones, it captivates the palate with a harmonious blend of suppleness and strength.
Harvested from 45-year-old vines and aged in oak barrels for twenty months, the Anne & Herve Sigaut are dedicated proponents of organic viticulture, presenting us with wines that celebrate the veracity of their terroir. Their careful, non-interventionist practices result in wines finely balanced in their mineral and fruit elements, an applaudable testament to the Sigaut's commitment to producing wines of unadulterated purity.
Estimate the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Noirots 2019 as a superb selection for celebrating momentous occasions or enriching a refined dining experience.
In Bond£576.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
A fuller purple, showing an exuberant cherry raspberry fruit, with energy behind, and a little thread of acidity. From barrel, this stands head and shoulders above its neighbours. A touch of strawberry too in the long, satisfying finish. Drink from 2026-2032.In Bond£524.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers Vieilles Vignes is absolutely superb, bursting from the glass with aromas of earthy cherries and berry fruit, mingled with notions of rose petal, smoked meats and blood orange. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and multidimensional, with excellent concentration, ripe acids and a strikingly long, penetrating finish. Production was low this year, but this Sentiers is well worth a special effort to seek out.In Bond£945.00 -
The tantalising Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2019 is immaculately crafted by esteemed French vintners Anne and Herve Sigaut. Nestled in the revered Burgundy region, the enchanting terroir of Chambolle-Musigny imparts distinctive charm and finesse to this Premier Cru wine. Blessed by a fortuitous 2019 vintage, the pinot noir grapes are painstakingly hand-harvested and undergo traditional vinification, retaining their optimal potential. The delicate fermenting in oak barrels for 12-18 months ensures profound complexity and an exquisite balance between fruit and tannins.
This ruby-red exemplar of Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2019 reveals a bouquet of ripe cherries, wild herbs, and intricate spices. On the palate, it offers a laudable structure, impressive purity, and a lengthy finish, characteristic of its storied lineage. An emblem of the Sigaut’s devotion to terroir expression and sustainable viticulture, this enchanting wine deserves a place in every fine wine collection.
In Bond£641.00 -
The exquisite Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2021 is a gem of classical Burgundy winemaking. This fresh and captivating wine comes from historic Premier Cru vineyards in the iconic village of Chambolle-Musigny, home to some of the world's most revered red wines. Under the talented hands of Anne and Herve Sigaut, the Pinot Noir grapes are meticulously handpicked and traditionally vinified to express the unique terroir of Les Sentiers vineyard.
The wine captivates with its complex bouquet of delicate red fruits, profound minerality, and distinct oak nuances. On the palate, Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2021 is both elegant and powerful, with a stunning balance of rich flavour and fine tannins. Its excellent ageing potential makes it a star addition for any discerning wine collector. A testament to Anne and Herve Sigaut's unwavering commitment to crafting noteworthy wines that epitomise the charm and sophistication of French fine wine tradition.
In Bond£652.00 -
Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Bussieres 2021, a harmonious nectar born in the boutique French vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny, beautifully reflects the meticulous craftsmanship of Anne and Herve Sigaut. This iconic winemaking duo tends to each vine by hand, pursuing a biodynamic approach which splendidly enhances the natural terroir characteristics.
The 2021's vintage mirrors its exquisite lineage with velvety layers of wild cherries, violets, and an earthy depth, balanced by a backbone of refined acidity. Its tempered oak influence lends an appealing complexity. An organic revelation, this Pinot Noir is a magnificent testament to the vineyard's Premier Cru status and the producers' passionate endeavour.
Subtle, elegant, and persistent - Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Bussieres 2021 is a discerning choice for every connoisseur with a penchant for wines with a unique sense of authenticity and terroir personality.
In Bond£425.00 -
The 'Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Fuees 2016' is a sophisticated red Bordeaux wine, embodying the expertise of French winemaking. This masterpiece originates from the small village of Chambolle-Musigny in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, a region acclaimed for crafting world-class Pinot Noir. Produced by Anne et Herve Sigaut, a husband-wife team renowned for their organic vineyard practices since 1990, their craft imprints the narrative of their terroir in every bottle. Only mature vines, aged 40-60 years, are deemed suitable for yielding the nuanced grapes for this Premier Cru. The 2016 vintage, marked by its assertive tannins and striking acidity, presents an opulent bouquet of red and black fruits and a touch of spice. It exudes an enviable longevity, testament to careful ageing in oak barrels. A treasure among wine enthusiasts, Anne et Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Fuees 2016 promises an exquisite experience.
In Bond£450.00 -
Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Three parcels making 0.5 ha (1.2 acres); 35-year-old vines. Two parcels abutting the Bonnes Mares Grand Cru. 25% new oak. Tank sample. Pale ruby. Elegant light red cherries, strawberry and redcurrants with ground-pepper spice. Elegant, floral lightness, with powdery, feather-like tannins. Refined and aloof.In Bond£569.00
