France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,962.07 |
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Wine Spectator (92)This is super for a second wine. Fantastic aromas of chocolate, berry and coffee. Yet very classy and subtle. Full-bodied, with a reserved rich and caressing texture. Loads of ripe and wonderful fruit in this. Second wine of Château Palmer. Best after 2006. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,500.07 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2009 Alter Ego de Palmer offers fleshy red cherry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, rose petal mixed with subtle mulch-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and poised with an open and expressive, slightly ferrous finish. This has a lot of personality and it should continue to age well. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92-95 (WS) |
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£1,500.07 |
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Wine Spectator (92-95)Velvety and inviting, with lovely dark plum and blackberry fruit, followed by a long, caressing finish. This has some grip too, but it's nicely integrated. Should have some staying power. Tasted non-blind. Score range: 92-95 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,063.27 |
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James Suckling (94)This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, silky and refined. Fantastic length. Better in 2018 but almost impossible to resist now. Incredible. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£794.44 |
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James Suckling (94)This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, silky and refined. Fantastic length. Better in 2018 but almost impossible to resist now. Incredible. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,194.07 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£756.04 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£528.83 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is very concentrated yet soft and fresh in texture. Full-bodied and round and mouth-filling. So impressive how it fills your mouth yet remains fresh. It’s so framed. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 94 (JS) |
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£555.64 |
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James Suckling (94)This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body. The flavors turn to wet earth and mushrooms with some leather. A blend of 53% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Lovely finish. Try after 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£495.04 |
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Decanter (95)Gorgeous rich dark purple in the glass. Quite jammy and concentrated on the nose, heady and perfumed with a lovely delicate florality to it too. Great freshness on the palate, juicy but a dark blackcurrant and cherry fruit juice. Beautifully balanced with integrated tannins and oak. Well defined fruit, generous and quite abundant against softly grippy, velvety tannins that just give support to the overall frame. It's serious but with a lightness of touch and playfulness - energetic and lively but still with depth. A great Alter Ego and confident winemaking on show. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£559.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
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£439.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£528.83 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£823.66 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£555.64 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£429.04 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£453.89 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is dense and velvety with a creamy texture. Blackberry, blueberry and stone aromas and flavors. Layered. Very primary and focused. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 95-96 (JS) |
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£447.89 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is dense and velvety with a creamy texture. Blackberry, blueberry and stone aromas and flavors. Layered. Very primary and focused. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WE) |
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£583.27 |
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Wine Enthusiast (92)The wine has crisp fruit, layers of black currants and ample perfumed fruit. It's a bright wine, with a background of firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£568.84 |
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Wine Enthusiast (92)The wine has crisp fruit, layers of black currants and ample perfumed fruit. It's a bright wine, with a background of firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91-92 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£424.84 |
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James Suckling (91-92)A dense, layered red with chocolate, hazelnut and redcurrants. It’s medium-to full-bodied. Chewy tannins at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£238.24 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2020 Château Angludet is the product of a crop that suffered frost damage earlier in the season with a reduced percentage of Merlot. It has a lovely nose, maybe not quite as "brisk" as I described out of barrel, yet harmonious with those appealing black fruit laced with iris flower and violet. The palate is medium-bodied, the 30% aging in amphora imparting the spiciness, the liberal dose of black pepper towards the still gritty finish. Lovely length, lovely Margaux, lovely d'Angludet. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£287.09 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and luscious in the glass. Succulent red cherry and ripe red plum fruit are pushed forward in a soft, racy Margaux that will drink beautifully upon release. The radiance of the vintage comes through nicely, and yet there is a good bit of freshness as well. The blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Carmenère. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£279.89 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2019 Baron de Brane is a gorgeous second wine. Succulent black cherry, plum, spice and leather are front and center. This racy Margaux offers a compelling interplay of bright red-toned fruit and silky contours. Drink it over the next handful of years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 86-88 (VN (NM)) |
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£418.18 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (86-88)The 2021 Blason d’Issan has a perfumed blackberry, wild strawberry and iris petal bouquet that unfolds slowly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, good structure and a brisk, lightly spiced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 78 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£526.03 |
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Wine Advocate (78)For some reason, Boyd-Cantenac tends to be a hard, sometimes dull wine and the 1986 has these characteristics plus diluted flavors, no doubt caused by the excessive vineyard yields, as well as a lenient selection process at the chateau. This medium-bodied, rather tannic wine should be consumed early in its life because of the lack of extract. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/90. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£838.87 |
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As an exquisitely aged course, Boyd-Cantenac 1988 embodies excellence from the the prestigious Margaux appellation. Harvested in the iconic Bordeaux region of France, it distinctively intertwines decades of winemaking sophistication with the intricate essence of its terroir. Unveiling a palatial symphony of dark fruits, seamlessly layered with nuanced aromas of spices and aged leather, Boyd-Cantenac 1988 exemplifies the quintessence of Bordeaux's unique varietal blend. The wine is painstakingly crafted from meticulously handpicked Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot grapes, providing an unmatched structure and complexity. Lush yet harmonious, its enduring finish lingers and enthralls with each enduring sip. Château Boyd-Cantenac, the esteemed producer, persists in upholding traditional viniculture practices, yielding robust wines indicative of their heritage. The transcendent character of Boyd-Cantenac 1988 is a testament to the producer's enduring commitment to quality and respect for the land from which it was born. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£482.69 |
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Experience the exquisite allure of the Boyd-Cantenac 1991. Characterised by a sublime sense of balance, this classic gem is a product of the prestigious Bordeaux region in France. Unlike other vintages, its unique allure lies in the meticulous blending process of Merlot and Cabernet Franc utilised by the vintner. Drawing heavily from the tradition of its celebrated Margaux terroir, the Boyd-Cantenac estate hones time-honoured wine-making techniques to birth this masterpiece. This cherished vintage offers an alluring nose of dark berries and woody undertones, heightened by a tantalizingly complex palate and a lingering finish. Even after three decades, the Boyd-Cantenac 1991 continues to impress with its impressive structure and remarkable ageing potential. A hallmark of the esteemed Château Boyd-Cantenac, this 1991 iteration stands as a testimonial to their enduring legacy of crafting refined wines that encapsulate the spirit of their unique lineage. When in search of majesty in a glass, look no further than the Boyd-Cantenac 1991. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
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£1,603.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)This is super for a second wine. Fantastic aromas of chocolate, berry and coffee. Yet very classy and subtle. Full-bodied, with a reserved rich and caressing texture. Loads of ripe and wonderful fruit in this. Second wine of Château Palmer. Best after 2006. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£1,218.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2009 Alter Ego de Palmer offers fleshy red cherry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, rose petal mixed with subtle mulch-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and poised with an open and expressive, slightly ferrous finish. This has a lot of personality and it should continue to age well. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92-95 (WS) |
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£1,218.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92-95)Velvety and inviting, with lovely dark plum and blackberry fruit, followed by a long, caressing finish. This has some grip too, but it's nicely integrated. Should have some staying power. Tasted non-blind. Score range: 92-95 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£854.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, silky and refined. Fantastic length. Better in 2018 but almost impossible to resist now. Incredible. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£646.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, silky and refined. Fantastic length. Better in 2018 but almost impossible to resist now. Incredible. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£963.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£614.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now!. 52% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon, and petit verdot 6%. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£430.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is very concentrated yet soft and fresh in texture. Full-bodied and round and mouth-filling. So impressive how it fills your mouth yet remains fresh. It’s so framed. |
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Bordeaux | 9 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body. The flavors turn to wet earth and mushrooms with some leather. A blend of 53% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Lovely finish. Try after 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£396.50 |
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Decanter (95)Gorgeous rich dark purple in the glass. Quite jammy and concentrated on the nose, heady and perfumed with a lovely delicate florality to it too. Great freshness on the palate, juicy but a dark blackcurrant and cherry fruit juice. Beautifully balanced with integrated tannins and oak. Well defined fruit, generous and quite abundant against softly grippy, velvety tannins that just give support to the overall frame. It's serious but with a lightness of touch and playfulness - energetic and lively but still with depth. A great Alter Ego and confident winemaking on show. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
In Bond
£450.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17+ (JR) |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Very much in the Alter Ego mould – lively, fruit-driven with that vineyard-fresh feel but with a little more structure than previous years. Pure and appetising but will age. (JL) 13.7% |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£430.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£665.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£447.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£341.50 |
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James Suckling (94-95)Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£359.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is dense and velvety with a creamy texture. Blackberry, blueberry and stone aromas and flavors. Layered. Very primary and focused. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£354.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)This is dense and velvety with a creamy texture. Blackberry, blueberry and stone aromas and flavors. Layered. Very primary and focused. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 4% petit verdot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WE) |
In Bond
£454.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (92)The wine has crisp fruit, layers of black currants and ample perfumed fruit. It's a bright wine, with a background of firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (WE) |
In Bond
£458.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (92)The wine has crisp fruit, layers of black currants and ample perfumed fruit. It's a bright wine, with a background of firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 91-92 (JS) |
In Bond
£338.00 |
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James Suckling (91-92)A dense, layered red with chocolate, hazelnut and redcurrants. It’s medium-to full-bodied. Chewy tannins at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£182.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2020 Château Angludet is the product of a crop that suffered frost damage earlier in the season with a reduced percentage of Merlot. It has a lovely nose, maybe not quite as "brisk" as I described out of barrel, yet harmonious with those appealing black fruit laced with iris flower and violet. The palate is medium-bodied, the 30% aging in amphora imparting the spiciness, the liberal dose of black pepper towards the still gritty finish. Lovely length, lovely Margaux, lovely d'Angludet. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£220.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and luscious in the glass. Succulent red cherry and ripe red plum fruit are pushed forward in a soft, racy Margaux that will drink beautifully upon release. The radiance of the vintage comes through nicely, and yet there is a good bit of freshness as well. The blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Carmenère. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£214.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2019 Baron de Brane is a gorgeous second wine. Succulent black cherry, plum, spice and leather are front and center. This racy Margaux offers a compelling interplay of bright red-toned fruit and silky contours. Drink it over the next handful of years. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 86-88 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£310.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (86-88)The 2021 Blason d’Issan has a perfumed blackberry, wild strawberry and iris petal bouquet that unfolds slowly in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, good structure and a brisk, lightly spiced finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 78 (WA) |
In Bond
£425.00 |
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Wine Advocate (78)For some reason, Boyd-Cantenac tends to be a hard, sometimes dull wine and the 1986 has these characteristics plus diluted flavors, no doubt caused by the excessive vineyard yields, as well as a lenient selection process at the chateau. This medium-bodied, rather tannic wine should be consumed early in its life because of the lack of extract. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/90. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£667.00 |
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As an exquisitely aged course, Boyd-Cantenac 1988 embodies excellence from the the prestigious Margaux appellation. Harvested in the iconic Bordeaux region of France, it distinctively intertwines decades of winemaking sophistication with the intricate essence of its terroir. Unveiling a palatial symphony of dark fruits, seamlessly layered with nuanced aromas of spices and aged leather, Boyd-Cantenac 1988 exemplifies the quintessence of Bordeaux's unique varietal blend. The wine is painstakingly crafted from meticulously handpicked Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot grapes, providing an unmatched structure and complexity. Lush yet harmonious, its enduring finish lingers and enthralls with each enduring sip. Château Boyd-Cantenac, the esteemed producer, persists in upholding traditional viniculture practices, yielding robust wines indicative of their heritage. The transcendent character of Boyd-Cantenac 1988 is a testament to the producer's enduring commitment to quality and respect for the land from which it was born. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£383.00 |
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Experience the exquisite allure of the Boyd-Cantenac 1991. Characterised by a sublime sense of balance, this classic gem is a product of the prestigious Bordeaux region in France. Unlike other vintages, its unique allure lies in the meticulous blending process of Merlot and Cabernet Franc utilised by the vintner. Drawing heavily from the tradition of its celebrated Margaux terroir, the Boyd-Cantenac estate hones time-honoured wine-making techniques to birth this masterpiece. This cherished vintage offers an alluring nose of dark berries and woody undertones, heightened by a tantalizingly complex palate and a lingering finish. Even after three decades, the Boyd-Cantenac 1991 continues to impress with its impressive structure and remarkable ageing potential. A hallmark of the esteemed Château Boyd-Cantenac, this 1991 iteration stands as a testimonial to their enduring legacy of crafting refined wines that encapsulate the spirit of their unique lineage. When in search of majesty in a glass, look no further than the Boyd-Cantenac 1991. |
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