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
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£12,733.61 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1988 Chambertin Grand Cru from Rousseau offers up a complex and pristine bouquet of red and black berries, grilled meat, wood smoke and cedary wood. On the palate, the wine is medium-full, with a firm but fine chassis of tannin and taut but integrated signature 1988 acidity—structural elements framing a Chambertin of great depth and intensity. This is not as ample or authoritative as the very greatest vintages, but in terms of balance, complexity and concentration, it doesn't miss a beat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£5,258.40 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1988 Chambertin Grand Cru from Rousseau offers up a complex and pristine bouquet of red and black berries, grilled meat, wood smoke and cedary wood. On the palate, the wine is medium-full, with a firm but fine chassis of tannin and taut but integrated signature 1988 acidity—structural elements framing a Chambertin of great depth and intensity. This is not as ample or authoritative as the very greatest vintages, but in terms of balance, complexity and concentration, it doesn't miss a beat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,551.60 |
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Vinous (92)Rousseau's 1988 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is deep, powerful and explosive, with a huge center of fruit and imposing concentration to match. Black cherry, plum, smoke, dried flowers, menthol, licorice and worn-in leather give the wine much of its assertive personality. Although fully tertiary, the 1988 Bèze has enough depth to drink well for another decade, perhaps longer. Next to the best wines in this tasting, the 1988 Bèze is a bit compact, but it is otherwise quite pleasing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,475.60 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,035.85 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 80 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,055.89 |
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Wine Advocate (80)The 1988 may need 20 years to reach its peak, as it is probably the most tannic, young Ausone I have ever tasted. The tannins are extremely hard, even astringent, but unlike a number of 1988s where the balance between tannins and fruit favors the tannin (always a troubling sign), here is a case where there is plenty of juicy red and black fruit extract in a medium-bodied, superbly concentrated, very intense and powerful wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040. Last tasted, 4/93. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 |
Inc. VAT
£536.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£849.67 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£3,559.24 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Berry, cherry and chocolate on the nose, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a spicy, cedary, dark chocolate aftertaste. Very silky and caressing. Grabs your attention. Muscular for Cheval. Overlooked by many Cheval fans.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 12,000 cases made. -JS |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,424.34 |
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Vinous (97)Pale orange. Extraordinarily complex aromas of raspberry, strawberry, smoke, truffle, clove, Burgundian underbrush, brown butter, mint and game. Huge, rich and mouthfilling; glyceral and seamless, yet this dances on the palate. Intriguing minerally hint of gunsmoke. As complex as a great grand cru red Burgundy. Finish builds and builds. This has gained substantially in richness in the past year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£4,298.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86)PRODUCTION: 1,678 cases. This wine was spectacular from cask, but tasting it three times from bottle has been a bewildering experience. The color is a disturbingly light to medium ruby. The wine's aromatics exhibit oak, smoke, and vanilla, but little fruit. No amount of coaxing or breathing enhances the wine's bouquet, which appears to crack up with exposure to air. There is moderately high tannin and good concentration, as well as a nasty toughness, suggesting a deficiency in flesh, weight, and extraction. Although it was impressive young, it now appears to be a lightweight La Tache. Will it turn around? |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£5,600.89 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£27,352.84 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 1988 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy was, of course, the debut vintage released under Lalou Bize-Leroy's name. Now at 28 years of age, it is probably beginning its descent from its peak in the 1990s although it continues to give drinking pleasure. Deep in color for the vintage, it offers pleasant cranberry, undergrowth, crushed violet petal and clove aromas that feel a little dimmed by the passing years. The palate is a little chunky compared to more recent vintages that I have tasted, quite tart in the mouth and conveying an almost Bordeaux-like structure on the finish that now feels a little short. Any bottles should be consumed in the near future because it is in gentle decline, albeit from a high peak. Tasted September 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,484.58 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Youthful and vigorous beneath a polished surface, offering beautifully modulated currant, blackberry and chocolate flavors that resonate on the finish. The tannins are not obtrusive, allowing the flavors to ring true. Should develop well with cellaring through 1996 to '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£548.89 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Youthful and vigorous beneath a polished surface, offering beautifully modulated currant, blackberry and chocolate flavors that resonate on the finish. The tannins are not obtrusive, allowing the flavors to ring true. Should develop well with cellaring through 1996 to '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£606.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Youthful and vigorous beneath a polished surface, offering beautifully modulated currant, blackberry and chocolate flavors that resonate on the finish. The tannins are not obtrusive, allowing the flavors to ring true. Should develop well with cellaring through 1996 to '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£745.20 |
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Wine Spectator (96)What a beautiful and complete wine, with dark chocolate, crushed blackberry, cedar and raspberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a beautiful licorice, tar and fruit aftertaste. Long and complex. Will improve with age, but delicious now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£39,531.60 |
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The Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 1988 is an exquisite masterpiece of winemaking. Nestled in the heart of Bourgogne, France, Henri Jayer, the unparalleled artisan himself, crafted this sophisticated vintage, widely revered in wine circles. Harnessing traditional wine-making methods, Jayer meticulously nurtured each vine to generate a grand symphony of flavours. This Pinot Noir abounds with a rich complexity that only amplifies with age. The unparalleled terroir of Cros Parantoux bestows upon the Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 1988 an invigorating vitality, layered with sensual, earthy undertones. Its ruby-red hue captivates the senses while the soft velvety tannins unfurl with each sip, reaching a crescendo in a vibrant, long-lasting finish. This exceptional wine is a testament to Jayer's masterful finesse and unyielding dedication to excellence. A priceless addition to any fine wine collection, the Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 1988 is a symphony of taste, a true spectacle of the senses. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£4,511.12 |
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Discover the exceptional Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 1988, a master blend from the classic northern Rhône region in France. This wine is a testament to the Jasmin family's centuries-old tradition of meticulous viticulture and expert winemaking. Entrusted in the hands of the fourth-generation winemaker, Patrick Jasmin, world-renowned for his emphasis on natural yeast fermentation and judicious oak exposure, this wine offers a sublime taste. The bouquet exudes dark fruits and spices, intertwined with signature nuances of Côte-Rôtie's terroir: a mix of schist and iron-tinged granite soil. The maturation of this elegant Syrah spans 18 months in French oak barrels, offering a harmonious marriage of fruit, tannin, and complexity. Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 1988 is an eloquent expression of time, a testament to skilled winemaking lineage, promising a palate of profound and lingering elegance that redefines the quintessence of fine wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,218.80 |
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Vinous (97)The 1988 Collection offers stunning interplay of vintage 1988 vibrancy with the complexity that has developed in bottle. Apricot, pastry, brioche, dried flowers, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes all infuse the 1988 with notable complexity and nuance. At 31 years of age, the 1988 Collection remains taut, classically austere and full of energy. It will drink well for another 20 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£466.80 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Firm, masculine and tannic with plenty of earth, truffle, asphalt and volcanic characteristics, this burly La Mission-Haut-Brion is bordering on being monolithic/foursquare. It reveals good body as well as plenty of tannin, adequate acidity, a dark plum/garnet color, and classic La Mission terroir characteristics of smoke, scorched earth, spice, roasted meats and camphor. Neither big nor wimpish, it, like many wines of this vintage, appears to be aging nicely. While fully mature, it displays enough youthful characteristics, from its tannin to its vibrant, moderately intense fruit, to suggest it will hold up for another two decades. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£529.45 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£914.03 |
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Decanter (96)This 1988 is still youthful with chewy tannins and a menthol send off. It's full of rich, concentrated spice, cloves and cinnamon touches and is holding up extremely well. It's a little more evolved than the 1986 but still shows just how regularly Las Cases rewards the faith that people have in it. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Drinking Window 2019 – 2030 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£19,518.25 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£483.20 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£5,954.47 |
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James Suckling (93)There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£3,522.04 |
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James Suckling (93)There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£3,471.60 |
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Wine Spectator (96)A definition of finesse. So opulent and seductive that the smoothness and delicacy of the texture come almost as a surprise. Explosive blackberry, currant, plum and vanilla aromas are only the beginning, and the subtle echoes of fruit and spice carry over on the featherlight finish. Tannins are beautifully integrated. Should keep improving past 2000. 16,000 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£466.80 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,711.63 |
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Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£10,606.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1988 Chambertin Grand Cru from Rousseau offers up a complex and pristine bouquet of red and black berries, grilled meat, wood smoke and cedary wood. On the palate, the wine is medium-full, with a firm but fine chassis of tannin and taut but integrated signature 1988 acidity—structural elements framing a Chambertin of great depth and intensity. This is not as ample or authoritative as the very greatest vintages, but in terms of balance, complexity and concentration, it doesn't miss a beat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£5,258.40 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1988 Chambertin Grand Cru from Rousseau offers up a complex and pristine bouquet of red and black berries, grilled meat, wood smoke and cedary wood. On the palate, the wine is medium-full, with a firm but fine chassis of tannin and taut but integrated signature 1988 acidity—structural elements framing a Chambertin of great depth and intensity. This is not as ample or authoritative as the very greatest vintages, but in terms of balance, complexity and concentration, it doesn't miss a beat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,957.00 |
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Vinous (92)Rousseau's 1988 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is deep, powerful and explosive, with a huge center of fruit and imposing concentration to match. Black cherry, plum, smoke, dried flowers, menthol, licorice and worn-in leather give the wine much of its assertive personality. Although fully tertiary, the 1988 Bèze has enough depth to drink well for another decade, perhaps longer. Next to the best wines in this tasting, the 1988 Bèze is a bit compact, but it is otherwise quite pleasing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,227.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£860.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 80 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,694.00 |
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Wine Advocate (80)The 1988 may need 20 years to reach its peak, as it is probably the most tannic, young Ausone I have ever tasted. The tannins are extremely hard, even astringent, but unlike a number of 1988s where the balance between tannins and fruit favors the tannin (always a troubling sign), here is a case where there is plenty of juicy red and black fruit extract in a medium-bodied, superbly concentrated, very intense and powerful wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040. Last tasted, 4/93. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 |
In Bond
£444.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£676.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
£2,950.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Berry, cherry and chocolate on the nose, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a spicy, cedary, dark chocolate aftertaste. Very silky and caressing. Grabs your attention. Muscular for Cheval. Overlooked by many Cheval fans.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 12,000 cases made. -JS |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,844.00 |
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Vinous (97)Pale orange. Extraordinarily complex aromas of raspberry, strawberry, smoke, truffle, clove, Burgundian underbrush, brown butter, mint and game. Huge, rich and mouthfilling; glyceral and seamless, yet this dances on the palate. Intriguing minerally hint of gunsmoke. As complex as a great grand cru red Burgundy. Finish builds and builds. This has gained substantially in richness in the past year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (WA) |
In Bond
£3,579.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86)PRODUCTION: 1,678 cases. This wine was spectacular from cask, but tasting it three times from bottle has been a bewildering experience. The color is a disturbingly light to medium ruby. The wine's aromatics exhibit oak, smoke, and vanilla, but little fruit. No amount of coaxing or breathing enhances the wine's bouquet, which appears to crack up with exposure to air. There is moderately high tannin and good concentration, as well as a nasty toughness, suggesting a deficiency in flesh, weight, and extraction. Although it was impressive young, it now appears to be a lightweight La Tache. Will it turn around? |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£4,661.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
£22,778.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 1988 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru from Domaine Leroy was, of course, the debut vintage released under Lalou Bize-Leroy's name. Now at 28 years of age, it is probably beginning its descent from its peak in the 1990s although it continues to give drinking pleasure. Deep in color for the vintage, it offers pleasant cranberry, undergrowth, crushed violet petal and clove aromas that feel a little dimmed by the passing years. The palate is a little chunky compared to more recent vintages that I have tasted, quite tart in the mouth and conveying an almost Bordeaux-like structure on the finish that now feels a little short. Any bottles should be consumed in the near future because it is in gentle decline, albeit from a high peak. Tasted September 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£2,032.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Youthful and vigorous beneath a polished surface, offering beautifully modulated currant, blackberry and chocolate flavors that resonate on the finish. The tannins are not obtrusive, allowing the flavors to ring true. Should develop well with cellaring through 1996 to '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£451.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Youthful and vigorous beneath a polished surface, offering beautifully modulated currant, blackberry and chocolate flavors that resonate on the finish. The tannins are not obtrusive, allowing the flavors to ring true. Should develop well with cellaring through 1996 to '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£606.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Youthful and vigorous beneath a polished surface, offering beautifully modulated currant, blackberry and chocolate flavors that resonate on the finish. The tannins are not obtrusive, allowing the flavors to ring true. Should develop well with cellaring through 1996 to '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£745.20 |
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Wine Spectator (96)What a beautiful and complete wine, with dark chocolate, crushed blackberry, cedar and raspberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a beautiful licorice, tar and fruit aftertaste. Long and complex. Will improve with age, but delicious now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£39,531.60 |
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The Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 1988 is an exquisite masterpiece of winemaking. Nestled in the heart of Bourgogne, France, Henri Jayer, the unparalleled artisan himself, crafted this sophisticated vintage, widely revered in wine circles. Harnessing traditional wine-making methods, Jayer meticulously nurtured each vine to generate a grand symphony of flavours. This Pinot Noir abounds with a rich complexity that only amplifies with age. The unparalleled terroir of Cros Parantoux bestows upon the Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 1988 an invigorating vitality, layered with sensual, earthy undertones. Its ruby-red hue captivates the senses while the soft velvety tannins unfurl with each sip, reaching a crescendo in a vibrant, long-lasting finish. This exceptional wine is a testament to Jayer's masterful finesse and unyielding dedication to excellence. A priceless addition to any fine wine collection, the Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 1988 is a symphony of taste, a true spectacle of the senses. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
£3,724.00 |
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Discover the exceptional Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 1988, a master blend from the classic northern Rhône region in France. This wine is a testament to the Jasmin family's centuries-old tradition of meticulous viticulture and expert winemaking. Entrusted in the hands of the fourth-generation winemaker, Patrick Jasmin, world-renowned for his emphasis on natural yeast fermentation and judicious oak exposure, this wine offers a sublime taste. The bouquet exudes dark fruits and spices, intertwined with signature nuances of Côte-Rôtie's terroir: a mix of schist and iron-tinged granite soil. The maturation of this elegant Syrah spans 18 months in French oak barrels, offering a harmonious marriage of fruit, tannin, and complexity. Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 1988 is an eloquent expression of time, a testament to skilled winemaking lineage, promising a palate of profound and lingering elegance that redefines the quintessence of fine wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,013.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 1988 Collection offers stunning interplay of vintage 1988 vibrancy with the complexity that has developed in bottle. Apricot, pastry, brioche, dried flowers, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes all infuse the 1988 with notable complexity and nuance. At 31 years of age, the 1988 Collection remains taut, classically austere and full of energy. It will drink well for another 20 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£466.80 |
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Wine Advocate (90)Firm, masculine and tannic with plenty of earth, truffle, asphalt and volcanic characteristics, this burly La Mission-Haut-Brion is bordering on being monolithic/foursquare. It reveals good body as well as plenty of tannin, adequate acidity, a dark plum/garnet color, and classic La Mission terroir characteristics of smoke, scorched earth, spice, roasted meats and camphor. Neither big nor wimpish, it, like many wines of this vintage, appears to be aging nicely. While fully mature, it displays enough youthful characteristics, from its tannin to its vibrant, moderately intense fruit, to suggest it will hold up for another two decades. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£438.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£751.00 |
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Decanter (96)This 1988 is still youthful with chewy tannins and a menthol send off. It's full of rich, concentrated spice, cloves and cinnamon touches and is holding up extremely well. It's a little more evolved than the 1986 but still shows just how regularly Las Cases rewards the faith that people have in it. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Drinking Window 2019 – 2030 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
£16,262.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£400.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (JS) |
In Bond
£4,930.00 |
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James Suckling (93)There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (JS) |
In Bond
£2,919.00 |
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James Suckling (93)There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£3,471.60 |
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Wine Spectator (96)A definition of finesse. So opulent and seductive that the smoothness and delicacy of the texture come almost as a surprise. Explosive blackberry, currant, plum and vanilla aromas are only the beginning, and the subtle echoes of fruit and spice carry over on the featherlight finish. Tannins are beautifully integrated. Should keep improving past 2000. 16,000 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£466.80 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,413.00 |
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