France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£730.34 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Corton Cuvée de Bourdons is perfumed and floral, quite Vosne-like, with peony and persimmon tincturing the vibrant red berry fruit. Airy in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, sappy and just a little New World-like in style thanks to its joie-de-vivre and breeziness. Ponsot's populist cuvée! Less has made something more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (WA) |
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£2,792.44 |
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Wine Advocate (91-94)The 2009 Corton-Bressandes shows notable intensity in its layers of floral, mineral-laced fruit. The wine hovers on the palate with superb length and polish. (sold in a mixed case of 12 bottles at $6,600 per case) Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£1,304.44 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru is much more flattering on the nose than the Cuvée de Bourdon at the moment, exuding liveliness and precision courtesy of bright red Morello cherries and wild raspberry fruit. The palate is well balanced, fresh and tense with palpable mineralité and tension, sporting great finesse on the finish. This is a sophisticated Corton-Bressandes in the making. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-93 (VN) |
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£1,549.24 |
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Vinous (90-93)(this fruit comes from the same source as the Cuvée du Bourdon): Good deep red. Sexy cherry and spice aromas complicated by alluring soil tones. Still a touch of reduction on the palate, but clearly a much sweeter and more generous wine than the Cuvée du Bourdon, with dense, well-delineated raspberry, spice and soil tones saturating the mouth and echoing on the finish. This firmly structured, sappy wine boasts notably ripe tannins and an attractive chewiness. Domaine Ponsot has made this wine since 1989. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£1,652.44 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2017 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru offers straightforward brambly red berry aromas with subtle hints of tea leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannin, missing just a touch of flesh in the middle, and a firm, quite strict saline finish. Not bad, although I think there is better to come in subsequent vintages. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,885.49 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£767.54 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a generous bouquet with high-toned red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, like its fellow Corton, evincing joie-de-vivre. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, more flesh and density here with lip-smacking sapidity in the short but effective finish. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,142.18 |
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An exemplar of legendary Burgundy wines, the Prince Florent Merode Corton Bressandes 2006 is unparalleled in viticultural elegance. Hand-crafted from old-vine, Grand Cru plots in the Corton Bressandes climat, this exquisite vintage hails from the esteemed house of Merode, a family-owned winery with a rich heritage dating back to the 19th century. Though steeped in tradition, the estate employs a combination of ancient and modern oenological techniques, sensitively marrying hand-harvesting with low-impact mechanisation. The result is this magnificent Pinot Noir, matured in French oak barrels, exuding profound nuances of ripe red fruit, harmonised with subtle oak undertones. It's characterised by a complex aromatic profile. On the palate, it reveals firm yet fine-grained tannins and extraordinary depth, with a wonderfully persistent finish. A vintage like Prince Florent Merode Corton Bressandes 2006 is the embodiment of Burgundy's terroir, offering the discerning connoisseur a truly extraordinary drinking experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£792.29 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Corton Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet that needs coaxing from the glass, gradually unfurling to reveal black fruit tinged with cedar and tobacco – dare I say, almost like a light Médoc. The pure, harmonious palate is well balanced, delivering supple tannin, well-judged acidity and a caressing black and red cherry finish. What a pretty Corton! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£620.69 |
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Produced by the eminent Burgundian family winery, Rapet Père & Fils, the exquisite Rapet Père & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2019 hails from France's esteemed Côte de Beaune. This illustrious red wine showcases the finesse of premium Pinot Noir from the well-aged vineyards of Corton hill. Crafting techniques, such as cold maceration and barrel-ageing, imbue complex flavours, contributing to its much-praised elegance and lavish, deeply layered palate. The refined nuances of red and black berries, intertwined with earthy undertones, deliver a velvety Bouquet. Famed for its longevity, this Grand Cru possesses an impressive cellaring potential, promising further maturation and unfolding of flavours over time. Wrapped in majestic power and an extraordinarily rich yet balanced structure, the Rapet Père & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2019 epitomises the best of refined Burgundy wines, making it a revered choice for discerning wine collectors and enthusiasts. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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£1,278.07 |
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Boasting an unparalleled reputation for quality, the Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exemplary expression of French viniculture. Hailing from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, this dark ruby red Grand Cru exhibits a inimitable blend of richness and complexity. Painstakingly crafted by the illustrious Rapet Pere & Fils, a family-run domaine that traces its viticultural roots back to the 18th century, each bottle encapsulates the varietal purity of the Pinot Noir grape interlaced with the intimate terroir of the Corton hill. Expect a sophisticated bouquet bursting with aromas of ripe red fruits, underpinned by delicate notes of oak and spices. The palate is enticed by robust tannins and an impressive long finish. The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exceptional testament to the family's unwavering commitment to producing wines of distinction and character. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£760.84 |
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Boasting an unparalleled reputation for quality, the Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exemplary expression of French viniculture. Hailing from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, this dark ruby red Grand Cru exhibits a inimitable blend of richness and complexity. Painstakingly crafted by the illustrious Rapet Pere & Fils, a family-run domaine that traces its viticultural roots back to the 18th century, each bottle encapsulates the varietal purity of the Pinot Noir grape interlaced with the intimate terroir of the Corton hill. Expect a sophisticated bouquet bursting with aromas of ripe red fruits, underpinned by delicate notes of oak and spices. The palate is enticed by robust tannins and an impressive long finish. The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exceptional testament to the family's unwavering commitment to producing wines of distinction and character. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£803.09 |
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The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton-Pougets Grand Cru 2015 is a remarkable expression of French viticulture. Produced in the prized Grand Cru vineyard, Corton-Pougets, this Burgundy red emanates from the illustrious house of Rapet Pere & Fils, a family-owned winery with a legacy tracing back to the 18th century. The 2015 vintage, particularly celebrated for its robust structure and depth, resonates with this distinct lineage. The wine matures impeccably in oak barrels, which adeptly highlight its complexity while retaining the grape's finesse. Notably, the composition is 100% Pinot Noir, a grape that is traditionally arduous to cultivate but revered for yielding unmatched character and depth. The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton-Pougets Grand Cru 2015 unveils an array of notes including ripe cherry, currant and earthy undertones, rounded off by a harmonious tannin structure. It is a spectacular choice for those seeking an exquisite accompaniment to rich, flavourful dishes or savouring on its own. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,341.89 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£555.64 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£451.45 |
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Experience the alluring realm of fine wines with the prestigious SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2018. This exalted vintage stands tall in the esteemed realm of Burgundy wines, boasting the richly lauded designation of Corton Grand Cru. The SAS Rouget Pere & Fils family, renowned for their mastery in oenology, has meticulously crafted this wine deep in the heartland of France’s prominent wine region in Burgundy. Over time and generations, the SAS Rouget Pere & Fils have perfected the art of winemaking with passion and respect for their terroir. With aromatic notes of dark fruits and underlying nuances of spice and earthiness, this wine offers a balanced and compelling palate-pleasing adventure. The 2018 variant is a testament to the family's unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship, ensuring every bottle delivers consistency in character, complexity and charm. Indulge in the truly cherished, SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2018. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£445.45 |
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Presenting the exceptional SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2021, a wine of superb stature and magnificence. Proudly hailing from the Burgundy region of France, its production is spearheaded by the esteemed Rouget family, known for their intricate approach to viniculture. The Grand Cru hails from the carefully tended, southeast-facing vineyard 'Le Rognet et Corton', where the age-old vines stretch deep into the iron-rich soils. The hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes, known for their body and richness, undergo meticulous fermentation in native yeasts, leading to a wine that’s meticulously balanced. This 2021 vintage encapsulates wine poetry with its alluring bouquet of red fruits, sandalwood, and a mild spice undercurrent. A palatable depth with a generous structure underlines the harmony between power and finesse. The SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2021 is a veritable representation of winemaking mastery. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (WA) |
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£792.04 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2011 Corton Rognet Grand Cru has a more reticent nose with subtle marine scents emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins on the entry. This is a tertiary Corton with attractive damp earthy and moss accents that inform the composed understated finish. Drink now-2020. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,016.44 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2012 Corton Rognet dazzles from start to finish. Tar, licorice, black cherries, smoke and spices burst from the glass as this exuberant, powerful Burgundy shows off its personality. The 2012 is rich, intense and massively structured, but all the elements are in the right place. Readers lucky enough to find the 2012 should plan on giving the wine a few years in the cellar. Today, the Corton Rognet is striking. In 2012 there are just 4 barrels instead of the typical 7 or so. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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£901.24 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2015 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry preserve, crushed rose petals and just a hint of blood orange, quite sophisticated in style for a Corton-Rognet. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannin on the entry. This does not shortchange you on fruit: blackberry, raspberry and a pinch of white pepper, leading to a structured and quite grippy finish that like Taupernot-Merme's other 2015s, manages to retain impressive freshness and elegance. It has an incredibly long aftertaste, over a minute in the mouth and you can still feel this. Highly recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£1,161.64 |
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Vinous (93)The 2016 Corton Grand Cru is comparatively deep in colour. The bouquet is surfeit with red berry fruit, briary and crushed stone aromas, all well defined and beautifully assimilated with the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black and red fruit, well judged acidity, clean and crisp with gentle grip on the finish. This is a superb Corton that will give 20 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 30 closure) |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£990.04 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru is quite strict and slightly ferrous on the nose, gradually opening with redcurrant and cranberry fruit, touches of orange blossom and pain d'épices. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lightly spiced with white pepper and cumin. Modest depth, it feels nicely focused with a persistent saline finish. Very fine |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£3,092.98 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a very well-delineated bouquet, very terroir-driven, crushed stone infusing the red fruit a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh acidity, taut and crisp, gently building towards quite a complex finish with touches of Early Grey infusing the red fruit, cracked black pepper on the aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,553.09 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a very well-delineated bouquet, very terroir-driven, crushed stone infusing the red fruit a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh acidity, taut and crisp, gently building towards quite a complex finish with touches of Early Grey infusing the red fruit, cracked black pepper on the aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,339.49 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru comes from a single parcel. It has a pretty, pastille-like red cherry and raspberry scented nose that just needs a little more amplitude. The palate is quite spicy on the entry and here there is much more delineation and finesse than the aromatics imply, very cohesive and well-knit on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,751.09 |
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Vinous (91-93)(all destemmed): Medium red. Complex if reticent aromas of redcurrant, minerals, smoked meat and pepper. Sweet on entry, then quite firm in the middle, showing hints of candied fruit. The chewy, firm but ripe tannins really clamp down on the finish today. A distinctly intellectual calcaire style of wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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£570.04 |
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Burghound (92)An attractively layered nose offers up notes of violet, plum, smoked meat hints and plenty of warm earth character to the wild dark berry fruit aromas. There is excellent volume to the ripe, intense and powerful large-scaled flavors that exhibit fine intensity on the powerful, balanced and vibrant finish that delivers its usual fine length. This isn't quite a robust as it usually is though it's a big wine all the same and will require an extended cellar siesta. Drink: 2023+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£832.84 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Corton Grand Cru has a modest nose following the pair of excellent Aloxe-Corton Premier Crus. The small proportion of whole bunch lends a little forest floor to the mix of broody dark fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin. There is a keen thread of acidity here although it tightens up towards the finish, slams the door shut (for now). Hopefully buyers will cellar this for several years, because it has huge potential. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£837.89 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Corton Grand Cru, which comes from Les Combes as usual (though not on the label), has a lovely nose with brambly red fruit, black truffle and subtle pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, very fine tension and an almost sorbet-fresh, quite mouth-coating finish. It will require time in bottle...but this Corton will be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£546.02 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru comes from two parcels amounting to a single hectare of vines. This is more mineral-driven than the straight Le Corton, offering beautifully defined red berry fruit laced with crushed limestone and light marine aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with powerful red berry fruit. Quite heady for a Corton-Bressandes, leading to an intense finish. Perhaps this year I err toward the restraint shown by the Le Corton. |
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£599.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Corton Cuvée de Bourdons is perfumed and floral, quite Vosne-like, with peony and persimmon tincturing the vibrant red berry fruit. Airy in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, sappy and just a little New World-like in style thanks to its joie-de-vivre and breeziness. Ponsot's populist cuvée! Less has made something more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (WA) |
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£2,311.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-94)The 2009 Corton-Bressandes shows notable intensity in its layers of floral, mineral-laced fruit. The wine hovers on the palate with superb length and polish. (sold in a mixed case of 12 bottles at $6,600 per case) Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£1,071.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru is much more flattering on the nose than the Cuvée de Bourdon at the moment, exuding liveliness and precision courtesy of bright red Morello cherries and wild raspberry fruit. The palate is well balanced, fresh and tense with palpable mineralité and tension, sporting great finesse on the finish. This is a sophisticated Corton-Bressandes in the making. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-93 (VN) |
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£1,275.00 |
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Vinous (90-93)(this fruit comes from the same source as the Cuvée du Bourdon): Good deep red. Sexy cherry and spice aromas complicated by alluring soil tones. Still a touch of reduction on the palate, but clearly a much sweeter and more generous wine than the Cuvée du Bourdon, with dense, well-delineated raspberry, spice and soil tones saturating the mouth and echoing on the finish. This firmly structured, sappy wine boasts notably ripe tannins and an attractive chewiness. Domaine Ponsot has made this wine since 1989. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£1,361.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2017 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru offers straightforward brambly red berry aromas with subtle hints of tea leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannin, missing just a touch of flesh in the middle, and a firm, quite strict saline finish. Not bad, although I think there is better to come in subsequent vintages. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,552.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£630.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a generous bouquet with high-toned red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, like its fellow Corton, evincing joie-de-vivre. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, more flesh and density here with lip-smacking sapidity in the short but effective finish. Very fine. |
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£2,580.00 |
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An exemplar of legendary Burgundy wines, the Prince Florent Merode Corton Bressandes 2006 is unparalleled in viticultural elegance. Hand-crafted from old-vine, Grand Cru plots in the Corton Bressandes climat, this exquisite vintage hails from the esteemed house of Merode, a family-owned winery with a rich heritage dating back to the 19th century. Though steeped in tradition, the estate employs a combination of ancient and modern oenological techniques, sensitively marrying hand-harvesting with low-impact mechanisation. The result is this magnificent Pinot Noir, matured in French oak barrels, exuding profound nuances of ripe red fruit, harmonised with subtle oak undertones. It's characterised by a complex aromatic profile. On the palate, it reveals firm yet fine-grained tannins and extraordinary depth, with a wonderfully persistent finish. A vintage like Prince Florent Merode Corton Bressandes 2006 is the embodiment of Burgundy's terroir, offering the discerning connoisseur a truly extraordinary drinking experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£641.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Corton Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet that needs coaxing from the glass, gradually unfurling to reveal black fruit tinged with cedar and tobacco – dare I say, almost like a light Médoc. The pure, harmonious palate is well balanced, delivering supple tannin, well-judged acidity and a caressing black and red cherry finish. What a pretty Corton! |
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£498.00 |
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Produced by the eminent Burgundian family winery, Rapet Père & Fils, the exquisite Rapet Père & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2019 hails from France's esteemed Côte de Beaune. This illustrious red wine showcases the finesse of premium Pinot Noir from the well-aged vineyards of Corton hill. Crafting techniques, such as cold maceration and barrel-ageing, imbue complex flavours, contributing to its much-praised elegance and lavish, deeply layered palate. The refined nuances of red and black berries, intertwined with earthy undertones, deliver a velvety Bouquet. Famed for its longevity, this Grand Cru possesses an impressive cellaring potential, promising further maturation and unfolding of flavours over time. Wrapped in majestic power and an extraordinarily rich yet balanced structure, the Rapet Père & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2019 epitomises the best of refined Burgundy wines, making it a revered choice for discerning wine collectors and enthusiasts. |
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£1,033.00 |
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Boasting an unparalleled reputation for quality, the Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exemplary expression of French viniculture. Hailing from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, this dark ruby red Grand Cru exhibits a inimitable blend of richness and complexity. Painstakingly crafted by the illustrious Rapet Pere & Fils, a family-run domaine that traces its viticultural roots back to the 18th century, each bottle encapsulates the varietal purity of the Pinot Noir grape interlaced with the intimate terroir of the Corton hill. Expect a sophisticated bouquet bursting with aromas of ripe red fruits, underpinned by delicate notes of oak and spices. The palate is enticed by robust tannins and an impressive long finish. The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exceptional testament to the family's unwavering commitment to producing wines of distinction and character. |
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£618.00 |
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Boasting an unparalleled reputation for quality, the Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exemplary expression of French viniculture. Hailing from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, this dark ruby red Grand Cru exhibits a inimitable blend of richness and complexity. Painstakingly crafted by the illustrious Rapet Pere & Fils, a family-run domaine that traces its viticultural roots back to the 18th century, each bottle encapsulates the varietal purity of the Pinot Noir grape interlaced with the intimate terroir of the Corton hill. Expect a sophisticated bouquet bursting with aromas of ripe red fruits, underpinned by delicate notes of oak and spices. The palate is enticed by robust tannins and an impressive long finish. The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton Grand Cru 2021 is an exceptional testament to the family's unwavering commitment to producing wines of distinction and character. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£650.00 |
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The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton-Pougets Grand Cru 2015 is a remarkable expression of French viticulture. Produced in the prized Grand Cru vineyard, Corton-Pougets, this Burgundy red emanates from the illustrious house of Rapet Pere & Fils, a family-owned winery with a legacy tracing back to the 18th century. The 2015 vintage, particularly celebrated for its robust structure and depth, resonates with this distinct lineage. The wine matures impeccably in oak barrels, which adeptly highlight its complexity while retaining the grape's finesse. Notably, the composition is 100% Pinot Noir, a grape that is traditionally arduous to cultivate but revered for yielding unmatched character and depth. The Rapet Pere & Fils Corton-Pougets Grand Cru 2015 unveils an array of notes including ripe cherry, currant and earthy undertones, rounded off by a harmonious tannin structure. It is a spectacular choice for those seeking an exquisite accompaniment to rich, flavourful dishes or savouring on its own. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,099.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£447.00 |
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£373.00 |
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Experience the alluring realm of fine wines with the prestigious SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2018. This exalted vintage stands tall in the esteemed realm of Burgundy wines, boasting the richly lauded designation of Corton Grand Cru. The SAS Rouget Pere & Fils family, renowned for their mastery in oenology, has meticulously crafted this wine deep in the heartland of France’s prominent wine region in Burgundy. Over time and generations, the SAS Rouget Pere & Fils have perfected the art of winemaking with passion and respect for their terroir. With aromatic notes of dark fruits and underlying nuances of spice and earthiness, this wine offers a balanced and compelling palate-pleasing adventure. The 2018 variant is a testament to the family's unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship, ensuring every bottle delivers consistency in character, complexity and charm. Indulge in the truly cherished, SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2018. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£368.00 |
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Presenting the exceptional SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2021, a wine of superb stature and magnificence. Proudly hailing from the Burgundy region of France, its production is spearheaded by the esteemed Rouget family, known for their intricate approach to viniculture. The Grand Cru hails from the carefully tended, southeast-facing vineyard 'Le Rognet et Corton', where the age-old vines stretch deep into the iron-rich soils. The hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes, known for their body and richness, undergo meticulous fermentation in native yeasts, leading to a wine that’s meticulously balanced. This 2021 vintage encapsulates wine poetry with its alluring bouquet of red fruits, sandalwood, and a mild spice undercurrent. A palatable depth with a generous structure underlines the harmony between power and finesse. The SAS Rouget Pere & Fils, Corton Grand Cru, Le Rognet et Corton 2021 is a veritable representation of winemaking mastery. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (WA) |
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£644.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2011 Corton Rognet Grand Cru has a more reticent nose with subtle marine scents emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins on the entry. This is a tertiary Corton with attractive damp earthy and moss accents that inform the composed understated finish. Drink now-2020. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£831.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2012 Corton Rognet dazzles from start to finish. Tar, licorice, black cherries, smoke and spices burst from the glass as this exuberant, powerful Burgundy shows off its personality. The 2012 is rich, intense and massively structured, but all the elements are in the right place. Readers lucky enough to find the 2012 should plan on giving the wine a few years in the cellar. Today, the Corton Rognet is striking. In 2012 there are just 4 barrels instead of the typical 7 or so. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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£735.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2015 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry preserve, crushed rose petals and just a hint of blood orange, quite sophisticated in style for a Corton-Rognet. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannin on the entry. This does not shortchange you on fruit: blackberry, raspberry and a pinch of white pepper, leading to a structured and quite grippy finish that like Taupernot-Merme's other 2015s, manages to retain impressive freshness and elegance. It has an incredibly long aftertaste, over a minute in the mouth and you can still feel this. Highly recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£952.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2016 Corton Grand Cru is comparatively deep in colour. The bouquet is surfeit with red berry fruit, briary and crushed stone aromas, all well defined and beautifully assimilated with the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black and red fruit, well judged acidity, clean and crisp with gentle grip on the finish. This is a superb Corton that will give 20 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 30 closure) |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£809.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru is quite strict and slightly ferrous on the nose, gradually opening with redcurrant and cranberry fruit, touches of orange blossom and pain d'épices. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lightly spiced with white pepper and cumin. Modest depth, it feels nicely focused with a persistent saline finish. Very fine |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£2,539.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a very well-delineated bouquet, very terroir-driven, crushed stone infusing the red fruit a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh acidity, taut and crisp, gently building towards quite a complex finish with touches of Early Grey infusing the red fruit, cracked black pepper on the aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,275.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a very well-delineated bouquet, very terroir-driven, crushed stone infusing the red fruit a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh acidity, taut and crisp, gently building towards quite a complex finish with touches of Early Grey infusing the red fruit, cracked black pepper on the aftertaste. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,097.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru comes from a single parcel. It has a pretty, pastille-like red cherry and raspberry scented nose that just needs a little more amplitude. The palate is quite spicy on the entry and here there is much more delineation and finesse than the aromatics imply, very cohesive and well-knit on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,440.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(all destemmed): Medium red. Complex if reticent aromas of redcurrant, minerals, smoked meat and pepper. Sweet on entry, then quite firm in the middle, showing hints of candied fruit. The chewy, firm but ripe tannins really clamp down on the finish today. A distinctly intellectual calcaire style of wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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£459.00 |
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Burghound (92)An attractively layered nose offers up notes of violet, plum, smoked meat hints and plenty of warm earth character to the wild dark berry fruit aromas. There is excellent volume to the ripe, intense and powerful large-scaled flavors that exhibit fine intensity on the powerful, balanced and vibrant finish that delivers its usual fine length. This isn't quite a robust as it usually is though it's a big wine all the same and will require an extended cellar siesta. Drink: 2023+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£678.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Corton Grand Cru has a modest nose following the pair of excellent Aloxe-Corton Premier Crus. The small proportion of whole bunch lends a little forest floor to the mix of broody dark fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin. There is a keen thread of acidity here although it tightens up towards the finish, slams the door shut (for now). Hopefully buyers will cellar this for several years, because it has huge potential. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£679.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Corton Grand Cru, which comes from Les Combes as usual (though not on the label), has a lovely nose with brambly red fruit, black truffle and subtle pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, very fine tension and an almost sorbet-fresh, quite mouth-coating finish. It will require time in bottle...but this Corton will be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£447.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru comes from two parcels amounting to a single hectare of vines. This is more mineral-driven than the straight Le Corton, offering beautifully defined red berry fruit laced with crushed limestone and light marine aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with powerful red berry fruit. Quite heady for a Corton-Bressandes, leading to an intense finish. Perhaps this year I err toward the restraint shown by the Le Corton. |
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