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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Rhone | 1 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£825.89 |
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Vinous (97)Glass-staining violet color. Highly perfumed, mineral-accented black and blue fruit, incense and floral pastille scents pick up cured tobacco and exotic spice notes with air. Done in a concentrated yet lively style, offering palate-staining and alluringly sweet cherry, black raspberry, boysenberry, licorice, spicecake and candied violet flavors that are braced by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. Shows superb definition and mineral lift on a wonderfully persistent, floral-driven finish that's shaped by fine-grained, finely interwoven tannins. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£799.49 |
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Indulge in the esteemed Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2020, a tantalising example of Rhône Valley's most masterful viniculture. This luscious red is birthed in France's iconic Cote-Rotie region, renowned for its formidable steep, terraced vineyards. Produced by the lauded Georges Vernay - a pivotal figure in rescuing the viognier grape - this wine reinforces their staple skill of crafting elegant, robust, and age-worthy wines. Masterfully created using traditional winemaking processes, the hand-harvested Syrah grapes are fermented and aged in French oak barrels, imbuing an exquisite, well-rounded complexity. This 2020 vintage produces a symphony of northern Rhone flavours; cherish the layered notes of dark fruit coupled with a subtle hint of spice, beautifully balanced by a velvety tannin profile. The Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2020 serves an enticing example of Rhone's terroir expressions, promising a thrilling sensory experience for both discerning connoisseurs and novice enthusiasts alike. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,664.98 |
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Discover the distinct class and elegance of Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021. The wine is an eloquent expression of the northern Rhone Valley, originating from one of the most respected wine-making houses in France. Georges Vernay, a game-changing winemaker, is renowned for resuscitating the Condrieu appellation and elevating its Viognier variety to international acclaim. The Maison Rouge is a quintessential Cote-Rotie, meaning "roasted slope", indicative of the steep vineyards' sun-drenched disposition. Meticulous vinification in French oak barrels gives way to a structured, generously fruity wine with intense raspberry and blackcurrant notes, balanced by earthy undertones of black pepper and olives. Its striking minerality and velvety tannins are a testament to the granitic and schistose soils of the vineyard. Released only in it's finest years, Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021 is an exquisite wine to savour, embodying the epitome of fine Rhone winemaking. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,496.98 |
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Discover the distinct class and elegance of Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021. The wine is an eloquent expression of the northern Rhone Valley, originating from one of the most respected wine-making houses in France. Georges Vernay, a game-changing winemaker, is renowned for resuscitating the Condrieu appellation and elevating its Viognier variety to international acclaim. The Maison Rouge is a quintessential Cote-Rotie, meaning "roasted slope", indicative of the steep vineyards' sun-drenched disposition. Meticulous vinification in French oak barrels gives way to a structured, generously fruity wine with intense raspberry and blackcurrant notes, balanced by earthy undertones of black pepper and olives. Its striking minerality and velvety tannins are a testament to the granitic and schistose soils of the vineyard. Released only in it's finest years, Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021 is an exquisite wine to savour, embodying the epitome of fine Rhone winemaking. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£907.49 |
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Discover the distinct class and elegance of Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021. The wine is an eloquent expression of the northern Rhone Valley, originating from one of the most respected wine-making houses in France. Georges Vernay, a game-changing winemaker, is renowned for resuscitating the Condrieu appellation and elevating its Viognier variety to international acclaim. The Maison Rouge is a quintessential Cote-Rotie, meaning "roasted slope", indicative of the steep vineyards' sun-drenched disposition. Meticulous vinification in French oak barrels gives way to a structured, generously fruity wine with intense raspberry and blackcurrant notes, balanced by earthy undertones of black pepper and olives. Its striking minerality and velvety tannins are a testament to the granitic and schistose soils of the vineyard. Released only in it's finest years, Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021 is an exquisite wine to savour, embodying the epitome of fine Rhone winemaking. |
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Rhone | 5 | 89 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£543.64 |
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Vinous (89)Full ruby. Fresh, mineral-accented dark berries, olive and potpourri on the intensely perfumed nose. Supple and broad in the mouth; gently sweet blackberry and floral pastille flavors are enlivened by zesty acidity and a hint of peppery spices. Closes supple, smoky and very long, with hints of spicecake and cola and youthfully firm tannins that add shape and grip. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£595.49 |
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Indulge in the exquisite taste of the Graeme & Julie Bott Cote Rotie 2021, meticulously crafted in the prestigious Northern Rhône region of France. The Bott family, embodying generations of viticulture tradition and a passion for the craft, have produced this red blend from locally grown Syrah and Viognier grapes, following organic principles. This vintage encapsulates the essence of Cote Rotie's unique terroir, having matured in a combination of 500-liter oak casks and large ovoid concrete vats, retaining the grape's natural character. This well-structured wine presents an elegant complexity, drawing you into layers of ripe, dark fruits subtly balanced with fine oak nuances and a persistent, spicy finish. It is a testament to the couple's commitment to low-intervention winemaking. Savour the sophistication of Graeme & Julie Bott Cote Rotie 2021, a quintessential representation of the divine symbiosis between art and nature in every bottle. |
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Rhone | 9 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£525.89 |
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Vinous (95)Inky ruby. Vibrant, spice-accented cherry and boysenberry scents are complicated by hints of black pepper, candied flowers and licorice. Supple and broad in the mouth, offering juicy red and blue fruit preserves, spicecake, olive paste and violet pastille flavors that tighten up steadily with air. The floral note repeats strongly on the clinging finish, which shows excellent clarity and velvety, slowly building tannins. There are almost a quarter-million bottles of this wine made in a typical vintage, by the way. 50% new oak. |
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Rhone | 20 | - |
Inc. VAT
£524.69 |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,174.47 |
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Wine Advocate (99)More closed than when I tasted it earlier this year, the 2010 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is an incredible effort that’s made from 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Coming from the estate’s top sites and aged 38 months in new oak, it has no problem standing beside the top three single-vineyard releases. Crème de cassis, vanilla bean, smoked meats and licorice all flow to a full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, structured Cote Rotie that needs another 5-6 years of bottle age, but will keep for 2-3 decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,384.87 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Very focused, with a lovely beam of lightly steeped red currant, bitter cherry and plum fruit flavors that glides atop singed cedar, black tea and dried star anise notes. The long finish is very fine-grained. A gorgeous wine. Best from 2016 through 2027. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,761.67 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2012 Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a bigger, richer wine that offers full-bodied richness and a broad, expansive style on the palate. Black raspberries, toasted spices, cured meats and licorice all emerge from this incredibly sexy, complex and nuanced Côte Rôtie, and my notes finish with “wish I could drink a glass.” Enjoy bottles anytime over the coming 15 or more years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£867.64 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2012 Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a bigger, richer wine that offers full-bodied richness and a broad, expansive style on the palate. Black raspberries, toasted spices, cured meats and licorice all emerge from this incredibly sexy, complex and nuanced Côte Rôtie, and my notes finish with “wish I could drink a glass.” Enjoy bottles anytime over the coming 15 or more years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,107.67 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Solidly built, with a compact core of steeped currant and plum fruit flavors liberally laced with singed alder, leather and tar notes. Keeps a taut edge through the finish, as this is youthfully tight, with good, buried guts. Should unwind beautifully in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2035. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£807.64 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I loved the 2015 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis from barrel, and this beauty does not disappoint from bottle. Coming from a handful of top sites, it’s made in the same fashion as the top La Las, seeing four years in new barrels. Deep purple-hued with a classic bouquet of black raspberries, jammy blackberries, acacia flowers, vanilla bean, and spice, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a rounded, expansive mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a great, great finish. Savvy readers will stock up on this beauty. Give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£506.44 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I loved the 2015 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis from barrel, and this beauty does not disappoint from bottle. Coming from a handful of top sites, it’s made in the same fashion as the top La Las, seeing four years in new barrels. Deep purple-hued with a classic bouquet of black raspberries, jammy blackberries, acacia flowers, vanilla bean, and spice, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a rounded, expansive mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a great, great finish. Savvy readers will stock up on this beauty. Give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more. |
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Rhone | 3 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,196.47 |
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Vinous (95)Extremely dark ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry and dark fruit preserve, exotic spice, licorice and incense aromas show sharp delineation and pick up hints of candied flowers and olive with aeration. Sweet, seamless and broad on the palate, offering intense boysenberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that slowly tighten up on the back half. Repeats the blue fruit note on an impressively persistent, spice-tinged finish that features sneaky tannins and an appealingly sweet cola flourish. |
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Rhone | 4 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,232.47 |
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Vinous (95)Extremely dark ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry and dark fruit preserve, exotic spice, licorice and incense aromas show sharp delineation and pick up hints of candied flowers and olive with aeration. Sweet, seamless and broad on the palate, offering intense boysenberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that slowly tighten up on the back half. Repeats the blue fruit note on an impressively persistent, spice-tinged finish that features sneaky tannins and an appealingly sweet cola flourish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-99 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,174.87 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis. It’s a ripe, expressive barrel sample overflowing with notions of black raspberries, cassis, vanilla bean, and incense. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and silky, it has lots of ripe tannins as well as stunning balance. It’s in the same ballpark as the 2016 yet shows the warmer, sunny nature of the vintage. |
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Rhone | 2 | 96-99 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,213.27 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis. It’s a ripe, expressive barrel sample overflowing with notions of black raspberries, cassis, vanilla bean, and incense. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and silky, it has lots of ripe tannins as well as stunning balance. It’s in the same ballpark as the 2016 yet shows the warmer, sunny nature of the vintage. |
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Rhone | 4 | 96-99 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£686.44 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis. It’s a ripe, expressive barrel sample overflowing with notions of black raspberries, cassis, vanilla bean, and incense. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and silky, it has lots of ripe tannins as well as stunning balance. It’s in the same ballpark as the 2016 yet shows the warmer, sunny nature of the vintage. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,089.67 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)Not scheduled to be on the market until November of 2023, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Chateau D'Ampuis is nevertheless a remarkable Côte Rôtie that readers will love to have in the cellar. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue as well as awesome Côte Rôtie notes of smoked game, violets, acacia flowers, and both red and black fruits, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, has polished, seamless tannins, and a layered, perfectly balanced mouthfeel. It shows the softer style of the vintage (especially compared to the more structured, tannic 2019) and already offers pleasure, but this will easily evolve for at least two decades. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£522.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)Not scheduled to be on the market until November of 2023, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Chateau D'Ampuis is nevertheless a remarkable Côte Rôtie that readers will love to have in the cellar. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue as well as awesome Côte Rôtie notes of smoked game, violets, acacia flowers, and both red and black fruits, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, has polished, seamless tannins, and a layered, perfectly balanced mouthfeel. It shows the softer style of the vintage (especially compared to the more structured, tannic 2019) and already offers pleasure, but this will easily evolve for at least two decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£780.29 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£659.09 |
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Rhone | 40 | - |
Inc. VAT
£744.29 |
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Rhone | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£920.42 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,321.22 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,218.02 |
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Rhone | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,034.42 |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£669.00 |
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Vinous (97)Glass-staining violet color. Highly perfumed, mineral-accented black and blue fruit, incense and floral pastille scents pick up cured tobacco and exotic spice notes with air. Done in a concentrated yet lively style, offering palate-staining and alluringly sweet cherry, black raspberry, boysenberry, licorice, spicecake and candied violet flavors that are braced by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. Shows superb definition and mineral lift on a wonderfully persistent, floral-driven finish that's shaped by fine-grained, finely interwoven tannins. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
In Bond
£647.00 |
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Indulge in the esteemed Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2020, a tantalising example of Rhône Valley's most masterful viniculture. This luscious red is birthed in France's iconic Cote-Rotie region, renowned for its formidable steep, terraced vineyards. Produced by the lauded Georges Vernay - a pivotal figure in rescuing the viognier grape - this wine reinforces their staple skill of crafting elegant, robust, and age-worthy wines. Masterfully created using traditional winemaking processes, the hand-harvested Syrah grapes are fermented and aged in French oak barrels, imbuing an exquisite, well-rounded complexity. This 2020 vintage produces a symphony of northern Rhone flavours; cherish the layered notes of dark fruit coupled with a subtle hint of spice, beautifully balanced by a velvety tannin profile. The Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2020 serves an enticing example of Rhone's terroir expressions, promising a thrilling sensory experience for both discerning connoisseurs and novice enthusiasts alike. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,349.00 |
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Discover the distinct class and elegance of Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021. The wine is an eloquent expression of the northern Rhone Valley, originating from one of the most respected wine-making houses in France. Georges Vernay, a game-changing winemaker, is renowned for resuscitating the Condrieu appellation and elevating its Viognier variety to international acclaim. The Maison Rouge is a quintessential Cote-Rotie, meaning "roasted slope", indicative of the steep vineyards' sun-drenched disposition. Meticulous vinification in French oak barrels gives way to a structured, generously fruity wine with intense raspberry and blackcurrant notes, balanced by earthy undertones of black pepper and olives. Its striking minerality and velvety tannins are a testament to the granitic and schistose soils of the vineyard. Released only in it's finest years, Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021 is an exquisite wine to savour, embodying the epitome of fine Rhone winemaking. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,209.00 |
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Discover the distinct class and elegance of Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021. The wine is an eloquent expression of the northern Rhone Valley, originating from one of the most respected wine-making houses in France. Georges Vernay, a game-changing winemaker, is renowned for resuscitating the Condrieu appellation and elevating its Viognier variety to international acclaim. The Maison Rouge is a quintessential Cote-Rotie, meaning "roasted slope", indicative of the steep vineyards' sun-drenched disposition. Meticulous vinification in French oak barrels gives way to a structured, generously fruity wine with intense raspberry and blackcurrant notes, balanced by earthy undertones of black pepper and olives. Its striking minerality and velvety tannins are a testament to the granitic and schistose soils of the vineyard. Released only in it's finest years, Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021 is an exquisite wine to savour, embodying the epitome of fine Rhone winemaking. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
£737.00 |
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Discover the distinct class and elegance of Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021. The wine is an eloquent expression of the northern Rhone Valley, originating from one of the most respected wine-making houses in France. Georges Vernay, a game-changing winemaker, is renowned for resuscitating the Condrieu appellation and elevating its Viognier variety to international acclaim. The Maison Rouge is a quintessential Cote-Rotie, meaning "roasted slope", indicative of the steep vineyards' sun-drenched disposition. Meticulous vinification in French oak barrels gives way to a structured, generously fruity wine with intense raspberry and blackcurrant notes, balanced by earthy undertones of black pepper and olives. Its striking minerality and velvety tannins are a testament to the granitic and schistose soils of the vineyard. Released only in it's finest years, Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge 2021 is an exquisite wine to savour, embodying the epitome of fine Rhone winemaking. |
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Rhone | 5 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
£437.00 |
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Vinous (89)Full ruby. Fresh, mineral-accented dark berries, olive and potpourri on the intensely perfumed nose. Supple and broad in the mouth; gently sweet blackberry and floral pastille flavors are enlivened by zesty acidity and a hint of peppery spices. Closes supple, smoky and very long, with hints of spicecake and cola and youthfully firm tannins that add shape and grip. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
In Bond
£477.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite taste of the Graeme & Julie Bott Cote Rotie 2021, meticulously crafted in the prestigious Northern Rhône region of France. The Bott family, embodying generations of viticulture tradition and a passion for the craft, have produced this red blend from locally grown Syrah and Viognier grapes, following organic principles. This vintage encapsulates the essence of Cote Rotie's unique terroir, having matured in a combination of 500-liter oak casks and large ovoid concrete vats, retaining the grape's natural character. This well-structured wine presents an elegant complexity, drawing you into layers of ripe, dark fruits subtly balanced with fine oak nuances and a persistent, spicy finish. It is a testament to the couple's commitment to low-intervention winemaking. Savour the sophistication of Graeme & Julie Bott Cote Rotie 2021, a quintessential representation of the divine symbiosis between art and nature in every bottle. |
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Rhone | 9 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£419.00 |
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Vinous (95)Inky ruby. Vibrant, spice-accented cherry and boysenberry scents are complicated by hints of black pepper, candied flowers and licorice. Supple and broad in the mouth, offering juicy red and blue fruit preserves, spicecake, olive paste and violet pastille flavors that tighten up steadily with air. The floral note repeats strongly on the clinging finish, which shows excellent clarity and velvety, slowly building tannins. There are almost a quarter-million bottles of this wine made in a typical vintage, by the way. 50% new oak. |
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Rhone | 20 | - |
In Bond
£418.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,780.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)More closed than when I tasted it earlier this year, the 2010 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is an incredible effort that’s made from 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Coming from the estate’s top sites and aged 38 months in new oak, it has no problem standing beside the top three single-vineyard releases. Crème de cassis, vanilla bean, smoked meats and licorice all flow to a full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, structured Cote Rotie that needs another 5-6 years of bottle age, but will keep for 2-3 decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
£1,122.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Very focused, with a lovely beam of lightly steeped red currant, bitter cherry and plum fruit flavors that glides atop singed cedar, black tea and dried star anise notes. The long finish is very fine-grained. A gorgeous wine. Best from 2016 through 2027. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,436.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2012 Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a bigger, richer wine that offers full-bodied richness and a broad, expansive style on the palate. Black raspberries, toasted spices, cured meats and licorice all emerge from this incredibly sexy, complex and nuanced Côte Rôtie, and my notes finish with “wish I could drink a glass.” Enjoy bottles anytime over the coming 15 or more years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£707.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2012 Côte Rôtie Château d’Ampuis is a bigger, richer wine that offers full-bodied richness and a broad, expansive style on the palate. Black raspberries, toasted spices, cured meats and licorice all emerge from this incredibly sexy, complex and nuanced Côte Rôtie, and my notes finish with “wish I could drink a glass.” Enjoy bottles anytime over the coming 15 or more years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
£891.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Solidly built, with a compact core of steeped currant and plum fruit flavors liberally laced with singed alder, leather and tar notes. Keeps a taut edge through the finish, as this is youthfully tight, with good, buried guts. Should unwind beautifully in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2035. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
£657.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I loved the 2015 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis from barrel, and this beauty does not disappoint from bottle. Coming from a handful of top sites, it’s made in the same fashion as the top La Las, seeing four years in new barrels. Deep purple-hued with a classic bouquet of black raspberries, jammy blackberries, acacia flowers, vanilla bean, and spice, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a rounded, expansive mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a great, great finish. Savvy readers will stock up on this beauty. Give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
£406.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I loved the 2015 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis from barrel, and this beauty does not disappoint from bottle. Coming from a handful of top sites, it’s made in the same fashion as the top La Las, seeing four years in new barrels. Deep purple-hued with a classic bouquet of black raspberries, jammy blackberries, acacia flowers, vanilla bean, and spice, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a rounded, expansive mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a great, great finish. Savvy readers will stock up on this beauty. Give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more. |
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Rhone | 3 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£965.00 |
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Vinous (95)Extremely dark ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry and dark fruit preserve, exotic spice, licorice and incense aromas show sharp delineation and pick up hints of candied flowers and olive with aeration. Sweet, seamless and broad on the palate, offering intense boysenberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that slowly tighten up on the back half. Repeats the blue fruit note on an impressively persistent, spice-tinged finish that features sneaky tannins and an appealingly sweet cola flourish. |
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Rhone | 4 | 95 (VN) |
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£995.00 |
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Vinous (95)Extremely dark ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry and dark fruit preserve, exotic spice, licorice and incense aromas show sharp delineation and pick up hints of candied flowers and olive with aeration. Sweet, seamless and broad on the palate, offering intense boysenberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that slowly tighten up on the back half. Repeats the blue fruit note on an impressively persistent, spice-tinged finish that features sneaky tannins and an appealingly sweet cola flourish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-99 (JD) |
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£947.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis. It’s a ripe, expressive barrel sample overflowing with notions of black raspberries, cassis, vanilla bean, and incense. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and silky, it has lots of ripe tannins as well as stunning balance. It’s in the same ballpark as the 2016 yet shows the warmer, sunny nature of the vintage. |
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Rhone | 2 | 96-99 (JD) |
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£979.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis. It’s a ripe, expressive barrel sample overflowing with notions of black raspberries, cassis, vanilla bean, and incense. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and silky, it has lots of ripe tannins as well as stunning balance. It’s in the same ballpark as the 2016 yet shows the warmer, sunny nature of the vintage. |
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Rhone | 4 | 96-99 (JD) |
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£556.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)I loved the 2017 Côte Rôtie Château D'Ampuis. It’s a ripe, expressive barrel sample overflowing with notions of black raspberries, cassis, vanilla bean, and incense. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and silky, it has lots of ripe tannins as well as stunning balance. It’s in the same ballpark as the 2016 yet shows the warmer, sunny nature of the vintage. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
£876.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)Not scheduled to be on the market until November of 2023, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Chateau D'Ampuis is nevertheless a remarkable Côte Rôtie that readers will love to have in the cellar. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue as well as awesome Côte Rôtie notes of smoked game, violets, acacia flowers, and both red and black fruits, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, has polished, seamless tannins, and a layered, perfectly balanced mouthfeel. It shows the softer style of the vintage (especially compared to the more structured, tannic 2019) and already offers pleasure, but this will easily evolve for at least two decades. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97 (JD) |
In Bond
£419.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)Not scheduled to be on the market until November of 2023, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Chateau D'Ampuis is nevertheless a remarkable Côte Rôtie that readers will love to have in the cellar. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue as well as awesome Côte Rôtie notes of smoked game, violets, acacia flowers, and both red and black fruits, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, has polished, seamless tannins, and a layered, perfectly balanced mouthfeel. It shows the softer style of the vintage (especially compared to the more structured, tannic 2019) and already offers pleasure, but this will easily evolve for at least two decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£631.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£530.00 |
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Rhone | 40 | - |
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£601.00 |
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Rhone | 3 | - |
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£759.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£1,093.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£1,007.00 |
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Rhone | 3 | - |
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£854.00 |
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