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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Vinous (83-85)
The 2021 Bourgogne Rouge, which sees no new wood, has a light raspberry and cranberry-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly green entry, moderate depth and a piquant finish.Inc. VAT£353.09 -
The de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 is a tantalising masterpiece from the esteemed Burgundy region—a liquid jewel in any wine connoisseur's collection. Crafted by the celebrated de Montille family, with a generational heritage of crafting exceptional wine, the 2021 vintage encapsulates their commitment to minimal intervention and biodynamic principles.
This wine reveals its prestige the moment it cascades into a glass, swirling gold and emanating intoxicating aromas of ripe orchard fruit, complemented brilliantly by a subtle mineral undertone. Reviewers note that the well-balanced palate teems with remarkable complexity while boasting an outstanding texture. This exceptional quality is in part due to the wine's meticulous maturation in French oak, infusing it with a layer of sophistication that elevates any occasion.
Discover the excellence of Burgundian craftsmanship with the de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021—an incomparable wine from one of the region’s most respected producers.
Inc. VAT£8,590.18 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".Inc. VAT£871.94 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".Inc. VAT£1,490.69 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comprises just one-third as much fruit as in 2022 and demanded twice as many treatments. It is just missing a bit of presence on the nose, with hints of white flowers and honeysuckle. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, orange pith and hints of white peach and touches of white tea towards a very elegant finish. Hopefully, the aromatics will awaken by the time of bottling.Inc. VAT£2,752.18 -
Vinous (90-92)
Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2021 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a light but fresh redcurrant and raspberry nose with sous-bois and hints of Earl Grey. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, certainly lighter in style but balanced with an "airy" finish. This should be approachable after just a couple of years.Inc. VAT£2,680.18 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru has a superb bouquet with wonderful mineralité that clearly defines the climat. The palate is very well balanced, linear and tensile, elegant and poised towards the finish with a touch of lemon sherbet on the aftertaste. Very classy.Inc. VAT£1,243.49 -
Vinous (89-91)
A blend of Petit Charrons and Les Castets, the 2021 Meursault "St. Christophe" sports a clever reduction on the nose. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity; it's taut, fresh and saline, with an elegant and pure finish. This is well worth looking out for.Inc. VAT£1,100.98 -
Indulge yourself with the de Montille Monthelie Pinot Noir 2021, a sophisticated red wine handcrafted in the renowned terroir of Monthelie, Burgundy. Impeccably balanced and exhibiting an elegant, subtle fruitiness, this Pinot Noir is the embodiment of de Montille's fifty-year-old savoir-faire. Produced by one of Burgundy's most distinguished estates, de Montille Monthelie Pinot Noir 2021 is crafted with meticulously selected grapes, undergoing a gentle pressing to preserve the vine's qualities and aged in French oak barrels to enhance its complexity and depth. From the first glance at its lustrous ruby hue, the precision and refinement of this wine are strikingly evident. Tasting reveals vibrant red fruit notes, earthy nuances, with a sophisticated finish, making this exquisite wine an irresistible companion to cultivated dining experiences. All details encapsulate the quintessence of the famed Burgundy region and the esteemed de Montille estate, culminating in the splendour that is de Montille Monthelie Pinot Noir 2021.
Inc. VAT£686.98 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Pommard Les Pezerolles 1er Cru has one of the most attractive aromatics amongst de Montille's reds with lively black plum and mulberry fruit, damp undergrowth and light tobacco scents. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, taut and focused with a little more fruit on the finish compared to other cuvées. Very fine.Inc. VAT£979.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Pommard Les Pezerolles 1er Cru has one of the most attractive aromatics amongst de Montille's reds with lively black plum and mulberry fruit, damp undergrowth and light tobacco scents. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, taut and focused with a little more fruit on the finish compared to other cuvées. Very fine.Inc. VAT£941.09 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Pommard Les Rugiens-Bas 1er Cru has a slightly chalky nose, a mélange of red and black fruit and touches of undergrowth and autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, crisp and focused, quite elegant towards the finish with a long aftertaste. I can see this evolving over the long term.Inc. VAT£1,243.49 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a perfumed, mineral-driven nose that is one of the best amongst de Montille's whites: tensile and brimming with vivacity. The palate is taut and fresh on the entry, lime and grapefruit merging into slightly more tropical fruit towards the finish, but the tension is here throughout. This is a triumph given the season.Inc. VAT£1,243.49 -
Burghound (93)
Outstanding An overtly spicy and ever-so-slightly riper aromas include a whisper of the exotic on the cool citrus, Asian-style tea with jasmine hints. The laser-like, intense and utterly delicious medium weight flavors also exude a borderline palpable minerality that adds a sense of lift to the bone-dry, youthfully austere and strikingly persistent finale. This is excellent and I particularly like the balance though note well that it's going to need at least a few years of keeping before it will be reasonably approachable.Inc. VAT£1,951.78 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a very attractive bouquet with brambly, red berry fruit, white pepper and sous-bois scents, nicely focused with a subtle garrigues note. The palate is medium-bodied with fine depth, crisp and lively with a healthy dash of white pepper. Well-focused and harmonious, this is a fine Volnay Champans.Inc. VAT£1,805.38 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole clusters this year. That obviously comes across on the nose and slightly obscures the terroir expression, but there is just about sufficient fruit. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, crunchy dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey and cracked black pepper with a short finish. Brisk and lively, though not long-term.Inc. VAT£979.49 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole clusters this year. That obviously comes across on the nose and slightly obscures the terroir expression, but there is just about sufficient fruit. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, crunchy dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey and cracked black pepper with a short finish. Brisk and lively, though not long-term.Inc. VAT£941.09 -
Burghound (91-94)
Here too the reduction is enough to mask everything but a subtle floral nuance. The gorgeously refined and pungently mineral-driven middleweight flavors culminate in a chalky, long, balanced and classically austere finale. Textbook Taillepieds.Inc. VAT£2,023.78 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru has a harmonious bouquet with red berry fruit, sous-bois, thyme and touches of dried rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp with tea leaf and bay leaf, building gently towards a composed, quasi-Morey-Saint-Denis finish. The pedigree of the terroir really defines this wine, even in a tough vintage like this.Inc. VAT£6,802.18 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru has a harmonious bouquet with red berry fruit, sous-bois, thyme and touches of dried rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp with tea leaf and bay leaf, building gently towards a composed, quasi-Morey-Saint-Denis finish. The pedigree of the terroir really defines this wine, even in a tough vintage like this.Inc. VAT£3,475.49 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts Cuvée Christiane 1er Cru has two-thirds whole cluster, a little more than the regular cuvée, malo not completed until August 2022. The bouquet is fresh on the entry with fine acidity; there's more detail and nuance here. The 2021 is beautifully balanced and quite granular towards the finish, full of tension with a long tail on the finish. Sublime.Inc. VAT£6,227.09 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Château de Sales has a light, tertiary bouquet that needs more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced but light, with just a touch of herbaceousness. An early-drinking Pomerol.Inc. VAT£269.09 -
Decanter (93)
Some weight of fruit here underneath the measured clove oak. Smooth, ripe, with well-balanced acidity, this has a good sense of balance and elegance. Fresh, with plentiful cinnamon spice and forest berry fruit that's just-ripe, neither over nor under. A fairly compact, early-drinking Hermitage, not a powerful one, but one that has some natural class.Inc. VAT£519.89 -
Inc. VAT£270.74 -
Inc. VAT£529.49 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux 1er Cru has a very tightly-knit bouquet that is actually less expressive than the Village at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with brambly red fruit, very pure and harmonious, almost understated and yet with Bachelet's precision defining the tender finish. Irresistible.Inc. VAT£576.25 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes has such a pretty nose that disguises the trauma of the growing season: ebullient redcurrant, white-tipped strawberry and light stony scents. The palate is taut and fresh, just the right amount of countervailing bitterness, with a lively finish. Just a lovely Gevrey.Inc. VAT£288.25 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru is represented by three barrels this year, two new, with 50% whole bunches (pédicelles). It has superb mineralité and tension, full of electricity and breeding. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very harmonious with a silky texture, pixelated on the finish that feels so pure and ethereal. Simply, one of the best Chambertins in this vintage.Inc. VAT£1,461.85 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2021 Fixin Vieilles Vignes contains 80% whole bunches. They are quite dominant on the nose, slightly obscuring the terroir expression at present, though racking will help address that. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet red cherry, blueberry and desiccated orange peel opening, finely balanced with a playful, lightly spiced finish.Inc. VAT£663.89 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru contains 30-40% whole bunches (pédicelles) from 60-80 years old vines. This is very mineral-driven on the nose, very transparent and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fresh and quite saline. A little attenuation towards the finish with modest length. Enjoy over the next 10-12 years.Inc. VAT£1,963.49
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Vinous (83-85)
The 2021 Bourgogne Rouge, which sees no new wood, has a light raspberry and cranberry-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly green entry, moderate depth and a piquant finish.In Bond£275.00 -
The de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 is a tantalising masterpiece from the esteemed Burgundy region—a liquid jewel in any wine connoisseur's collection. Crafted by the celebrated de Montille family, with a generational heritage of crafting exceptional wine, the 2021 vintage encapsulates their commitment to minimal intervention and biodynamic principles.
This wine reveals its prestige the moment it cascades into a glass, swirling gold and emanating intoxicating aromas of ripe orchard fruit, complemented brilliantly by a subtle mineral undertone. Reviewers note that the well-balanced palate teems with remarkable complexity while boasting an outstanding texture. This exceptional quality is in part due to the wine's meticulous maturation in French oak, infusing it with a layer of sophistication that elevates any occasion.
Discover the excellence of Burgundian craftsmanship with the de Montille Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021—an incomparable wine from one of the region’s most respected producers.
In Bond£7,120.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".In Bond£717.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru contains one-third whole bunches and offers a floral bouquet with wilted rose petal, thyme and brambly red fruit, gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and moderate depth that it doesn't quite kick on towards the finish. Not bad, but a little "contained".In Bond£1,223.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comprises just one-third as much fruit as in 2022 and demanded twice as many treatments. It is just missing a bit of presence on the nose, with hints of white flowers and honeysuckle. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, orange pith and hints of white peach and touches of white tea towards a very elegant finish. Hopefully, the aromatics will awaken by the time of bottling.In Bond£2,255.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Containing 50% whole cluster, the 2021 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a light but fresh redcurrant and raspberry nose with sous-bois and hints of Earl Grey. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, certainly lighter in style but balanced with an "airy" finish. This should be approachable after just a couple of years.In Bond£2,195.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru has a superb bouquet with wonderful mineralité that clearly defines the climat. The palate is very well balanced, linear and tensile, elegant and poised towards the finish with a touch of lemon sherbet on the aftertaste. Very classy.In Bond£1,017.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
A blend of Petit Charrons and Les Castets, the 2021 Meursault "St. Christophe" sports a clever reduction on the nose. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity; it's taut, fresh and saline, with an elegant and pure finish. This is well worth looking out for.In Bond£879.00 -
Indulge yourself with the de Montille Monthelie Pinot Noir 2021, a sophisticated red wine handcrafted in the renowned terroir of Monthelie, Burgundy. Impeccably balanced and exhibiting an elegant, subtle fruitiness, this Pinot Noir is the embodiment of de Montille's fifty-year-old savoir-faire. Produced by one of Burgundy's most distinguished estates, de Montille Monthelie Pinot Noir 2021 is crafted with meticulously selected grapes, undergoing a gentle pressing to preserve the vine's qualities and aged in French oak barrels to enhance its complexity and depth. From the first glance at its lustrous ruby hue, the precision and refinement of this wine are strikingly evident. Tasting reveals vibrant red fruit notes, earthy nuances, with a sophisticated finish, making this exquisite wine an irresistible companion to cultivated dining experiences. All details encapsulate the quintessence of the famed Burgundy region and the esteemed de Montille estate, culminating in the splendour that is de Montille Monthelie Pinot Noir 2021.
In Bond£534.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Pommard Les Pezerolles 1er Cru has one of the most attractive aromatics amongst de Montille's reds with lively black plum and mulberry fruit, damp undergrowth and light tobacco scents. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, taut and focused with a little more fruit on the finish compared to other cuvées. Very fine.In Bond£797.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Pommard Les Pezerolles 1er Cru has one of the most attractive aromatics amongst de Montille's reds with lively black plum and mulberry fruit, damp undergrowth and light tobacco scents. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, taut and focused with a little more fruit on the finish compared to other cuvées. Very fine.In Bond£765.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Pommard Les Rugiens-Bas 1er Cru has a slightly chalky nose, a mélange of red and black fruit and touches of undergrowth and autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, crisp and focused, quite elegant towards the finish with a long aftertaste. I can see this evolving over the long term.In Bond£1,017.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a perfumed, mineral-driven nose that is one of the best amongst de Montille's whites: tensile and brimming with vivacity. The palate is taut and fresh on the entry, lime and grapefruit merging into slightly more tropical fruit towards the finish, but the tension is here throughout. This is a triumph given the season.In Bond£1,017.00 -
Burghound (93)
Outstanding An overtly spicy and ever-so-slightly riper aromas include a whisper of the exotic on the cool citrus, Asian-style tea with jasmine hints. The laser-like, intense and utterly delicious medium weight flavors also exude a borderline palpable minerality that adds a sense of lift to the bone-dry, youthfully austere and strikingly persistent finale. This is excellent and I particularly like the balance though note well that it's going to need at least a few years of keeping before it will be reasonably approachable.In Bond£1,588.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a very attractive bouquet with brambly, red berry fruit, white pepper and sous-bois scents, nicely focused with a subtle garrigues note. The palate is medium-bodied with fine depth, crisp and lively with a healthy dash of white pepper. Well-focused and harmonious, this is a fine Volnay Champans.In Bond£1,466.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole clusters this year. That obviously comes across on the nose and slightly obscures the terroir expression, but there is just about sufficient fruit. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, crunchy dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey and cracked black pepper with a short finish. Brisk and lively, though not long-term.In Bond£797.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole clusters this year. That obviously comes across on the nose and slightly obscures the terroir expression, but there is just about sufficient fruit. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, crunchy dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey and cracked black pepper with a short finish. Brisk and lively, though not long-term.In Bond£765.00 -
Burghound (91-94)
Here too the reduction is enough to mask everything but a subtle floral nuance. The gorgeously refined and pungently mineral-driven middleweight flavors culminate in a chalky, long, balanced and classically austere finale. Textbook Taillepieds.In Bond£1,648.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru has a harmonious bouquet with red berry fruit, sous-bois, thyme and touches of dried rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp with tea leaf and bay leaf, building gently towards a composed, quasi-Morey-Saint-Denis finish. The pedigree of the terroir really defines this wine, even in a tough vintage like this.In Bond£5,630.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru has a harmonious bouquet with red berry fruit, sous-bois, thyme and touches of dried rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp with tea leaf and bay leaf, building gently towards a composed, quasi-Morey-Saint-Denis finish. The pedigree of the terroir really defines this wine, even in a tough vintage like this.In Bond£2,877.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts Cuvée Christiane 1er Cru has two-thirds whole cluster, a little more than the regular cuvée, malo not completed until August 2022. The bouquet is fresh on the entry with fine acidity; there's more detail and nuance here. The 2021 is beautifully balanced and quite granular towards the finish, full of tension with a long tail on the finish. Sublime.In Bond£5,170.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Château de Sales has a light, tertiary bouquet that needs more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced but light, with just a touch of herbaceousness. An early-drinking Pomerol.In Bond£205.00 -
Decanter (93)
Some weight of fruit here underneath the measured clove oak. Smooth, ripe, with well-balanced acidity, this has a good sense of balance and elegance. Fresh, with plentiful cinnamon spice and forest berry fruit that's just-ripe, neither over nor under. A fairly compact, early-drinking Hermitage, not a powerful one, but one that has some natural class.In Bond£414.00 -
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Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux 1er Cru has a very tightly-knit bouquet that is actually less expressive than the Village at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with brambly red fruit, very pure and harmonious, almost understated and yet with Bachelet's precision defining the tender finish. Irresistible.In Bond£477.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes has such a pretty nose that disguises the trauma of the growing season: ebullient redcurrant, white-tipped strawberry and light stony scents. The palate is taut and fresh, just the right amount of countervailing bitterness, with a lively finish. Just a lovely Gevrey.In Bond£237.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru is represented by three barrels this year, two new, with 50% whole bunches (pédicelles). It has superb mineralité and tension, full of electricity and breeding. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very harmonious with a silky texture, pixelated on the finish that feels so pure and ethereal. Simply, one of the best Chambertins in this vintage.In Bond£1,215.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2021 Fixin Vieilles Vignes contains 80% whole bunches. They are quite dominant on the nose, slightly obscuring the terroir expression at present, though racking will help address that. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet red cherry, blueberry and desiccated orange peel opening, finely balanced with a playful, lightly spiced finish.In Bond£534.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru contains 30-40% whole bunches (pédicelles) from 60-80 years old vines. This is very mineral-driven on the nose, very transparent and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fresh and quite saline. A little attenuation towards the finish with modest length. Enjoy over the next 10-12 years.In Bond£1,617.00
