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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(12x75cl) 2009Vinous (89-92)
(from south-facing vines on shallow soil, planted in 1928; 70% vendange entier Good ruby-red. Superripe, soil-driven nose dominated by smoky, flinty minerality. Creamy-rich and very ripe but not overly sweet on the palate. A big, strong, somewhat warmer style of wine, quite different in style from the last few samples, and not yet showing the aromatic complexity of the Rouges du Dessus. Tremblay uses Tron c ais oak here, which contributes a vanilla quality. Finishes classically dry and long, with mouthdusting tannins.Inc. VAT£15,770.84 -
Indulge in the exquisite Cecile Tremblay Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2015, a nectar for the discerning palate. Cultivated in the prime terroirs of Vosne-Romanee, a respected region in France's Burgundy, the wine articulates plenty about its varietal and provenance. Cecile Tremblay, granddaughter of the acclaimed Edouard Jayer, brings forth her unwavering commitment to biodynamic winegrowing in this fine vintage.
The hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes from old vines bestow this wine with rich, complex flavours. Sustainably grown, meticulously selected grapes undergo natural fermentation in wooden vats. Aged in finely-grained French oak barrels, the wine boasts a tantalising balance of fruit-forward notes, and elegant new oak infusion. With its solid structure, this Cecile Tremblay Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2015 offers a distinctive depth of character and a promising ageing potential. Swirling with its refined elegance, it’s a magnificence meant to roseate every celebration.
Inc. VAT£4,228.75 -
(1x75cl) 2018Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru has a vivid bouquet of raspberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with wilted rose petals and orange pith; good lift here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, good acidity and a lightly spiced and very elegant finish. There is an understated quality about this Vosne-Romanée that is very appealing; a cool customer, you might say. Very impressive wine from Cécile Tremblay.Inc. VAT£1,270.92 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2009 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus reveals a powerful, dark personality. There is marvelous tension between the explosive dark fruit and the wine's considerable underlying structure. This intense Vosne needs a few years to settle down, but it is magnificent even today.Inc. VAT£787.45 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2012 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouge du Dessus is arguably the hidden jewel in Cecile Tremblay's lineup. Layers of deeply spiced dark fruit jump from the glass in a wine of extraordinary purity. The brush strokes are broad in a wine with massive tannins and equally rich fruit. All the 2012 needs is time. Today it is embryonic, but dazzling all the same. The 2012 was vinified with 70% whole clusters.Inc. VAT£4,445.89 -
Vinous (91-93)
Bright red-ruby. Very pure, perfumed aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, minerals, violet and cocoa powder. Sappy and tightly wound, conveying a powerful impression of vinosity thanks to its pungent minerality. The pH here of 3. 45 is the lowest in the cellar in 2014. Indeed, this wine shows a distinctly cool quality in the context of the vintage, and finishes with excellent chewy length. Tremblay told me that the 2008 version of this wine was paired by a chef with a tuna dish during a trip to Tokyo and that the combination was perfect.Inc. VAT£4,790.29 -
Vinous (93)
The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus 1er Cru has a clean and fresh bouquet with perfumed Morello and strawberry shortcake aromas, all well defined. Exuberant is the word that comes to mind. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that frame a sweet, confit-like core of red fruit with hints of marmalade and blood orange towards the seductive finish. Very fine, but a Vosne-Romanée I might broach in the more immediate term. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£905.33 -
(1x75cl) 2006Immerse yourself in the exceptional elegance of Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2006. Hailing from a deep-rooted wine heritage in the prestigious Vosne Romanee region of Burgundy, France, Cecile Tremblay impeccably handcrafts her noble Pinot Noir wines. Reputed as one of the top female winemakers, Tremblay honours her great-grandfather's organic principles, bestowed by the revered Henri Jayer.
Unveiling a captivating translucent garnet hue, the 2006 vintage seduces the senses with enchanting fragrances of ripe cherries, tantalising truffles and whispers of silky vanilla. The palate unravels an intricate lacework of polished tannins and bright acidity, culminating in an achingly long, resonant finish. Compiled from old vines ('Vieilles Vignes' or 'VV'), the limited yield ensures a depth of flavour and intensity that's intoxicating.
Perfectly cellared, Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2006 is a testament to the illustrious legacy of Burgundy winemaking—a sovereign in your collection.
Inc. VAT£637.73 -
Vinous (89)
(50% vendange entier; bottled in June of 2011, the last '09 to be bottled because this cuvee, says Tremblay, always needs longer elevage to integrate its tannins): Good bright medium red. Serious but discreet nose hints at dark raspberry, licorice and minerals. Concentrated, spicy and minerally but in a rather restrained stage today. Very rich and deep for village wine but will need some time in bottle to absorb some of its substantial ripe, dusty tannins and gain in definition.Inc. VAT£6,781.61 -
(1x75cl) 2010Vinous (89-92)
Good bright red-ruby. Good lift to the aroma of black fruits and violet. Dense, juicy and savory, with a distinctly dark cast to the nicely concentrated flavors of black fruits and violet. Solidly structured, chewy wine with a long, saline aftertaste. Tremblay noted that Vosne-Romanee had considerably less rain in early September than did Chambolle.Inc. VAT£878.77 -
(1x75cl) 2012Displaying an artistry born of Burgundian tradition, the Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2012 is as complex and nuanced as the heart of its Vosne-Romanée terroir. Handcrafted by virtuoso producer Cécile Tremblay, this Pinot Noir masterpiece hails from the acclaimed French region of Burgundy. True to Tremblay's style, the vinification process takes a meticulous approach, featuring manual harvests, fermentation in wooden vats and maturation in oak barrels for up to twenty months. This meticulous attention to detail allows the terroir's characteristic richness and aromatic diversity to shine through. Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2012 offers an opulent palette of Bing cherry, ripe strawberries and delicate spices, balanced by a vibrant acidity and formidable structure. A sophisticated expression of Pinot Noir that continues to evolve with time in the cellar. Enjoy the elegance of Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2012’s vibrant colours, elegant aromas and multidimensional flavours.
Inc. VAT£558.53 -
(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (89-91)
Good dark red. Reticent aromas of black cherry, violet and minerals, complicated by a hint of bitter chocolate. Juicy and tightly wound; not a sweet or generous style but reveals lovely salinity and subtle dark fruit intensity with aeration. This youthfully reserved village wine is solidly structured but not hard, finishing with firm but even tannins. Ultimately a bit more generous than the Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard, with the tannins more enrobed by fruit and mineral extract. Tremblay won't do her first racking until she assembles the wines next April in preparation for bottling in July. I take my time, she told me.Inc. VAT£810.72 -
(1x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (90-92)
As is generally the case, Trembaly's 2018 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes is the most reserved and introverted wine in the cellar, and it always seems to take longer to show all its cards during élevage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of raspberries, blackberries, potpourri, spices, grilled squab and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and ripely tannic, with lively acids and a long, sapid finish.Inc. VAT£498.56 -
(6x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (90-92)
As is generally the case, Trembaly's 2018 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes is the most reserved and introverted wine in the cellar, and it always seems to take longer to show all its cards during élevage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of raspberries, blackberries, potpourri, spices, grilled squab and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and ripely tannic, with lively acids and a long, sapid finish.Inc. VAT£3,550.32 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes, which contains a little whole bunch, has a tightly-wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, incense and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, peppery entry. Quite structured for a Vosne-Romanée, the finish is reminiscent of a Morey-Saint-Denis.Inc. VAT£847.46 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (88-90)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes, which contains a little whole bunch, has a tightly-wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, incense and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, peppery entry. Quite structured for a Vosne-Romanée, the finish is reminiscent of a Morey-Saint-Denis.Inc. VAT£3,613.24 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2017 Rosé de Saignée Le Creux d'Enfer is the most seamless, elegant rendition of this cuvée that I've tasted to date. Produced in tiny quantities by the most exacting of methods, this is frequently Bouchard's most extreme wine, but that's not the case this year. Bursting with aromas of red plums, orange oil, buttery pastry, spiced apples and fresh bread, it's full-bodied, ample and satiny, with bright acids and chalky grip, enlivened by a pinpoint mousse and concluding with a broad, delicately honeyed finish.Inc. VAT£977.33 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The fruit of a 24-hour maceration, the 2018 Rosé de Saignée Le Creux d'Enfer bursts with notions of cherries, blood orange, potpourri, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's layered and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, a pillowy mousse and a long, exotically spiced finish.Inc. VAT£976.64 -
(6x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (97)
The fruit of a 24-hour maceration, the 2018 Rosé de Saignée Le Creux d'Enfer bursts with notions of cherries, blood orange, potpourri, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's layered and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, a pillowy mousse and a long, exotically spiced finish.Inc. VAT£5,852.66 -
(6x75cl) 2008Vinous (95)
The clear highlight among these new releases, the 2008 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Béchalin is deep, powerful and beautifully layered in the glass. Resonant and generous yet with remarkable translucence, the 2008 is impeccable in its balance. There is plenty of nuance in the orchard fruit flavors, but above all else, the 2008 impresses with its total sense of harmony and proportion. The exuberant, racy finish only adds to the wine's inviting personality. Disgorged: April 2015.Inc. VAT£3,075.86 -
Vinous (93)
The 2012 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, precise and beautifully lifted. Orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and floral notes lend brightness. This is a decidedly taut, vibrant Blanc de Noirs, especially considering the vintage. Gracious, medium in body and supremely inviting, the Côte de Bechalin is another stellar wine in this set of new releases. No dosage. Disgorged: April, 2019.Inc. VAT£2,250.26 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, focused and tightly wound, all of which will serve it well in the future. I especially admire the tension and energy here. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2014 for at least a few years. It"s an absolutely exquisite wine and a hidden gem in a range where the spotlight usually falls on other wines. Kirsch, plum, dried flowers, lemon peel and bright orchard fruit linger. No dosage. Disgorged: 2021.Inc. VAT£233.84 -
Vinous (92)
The NV (2018) Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is bright, fresh and wonderfully nuanced. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes give the Val Vilaine so much energy. Cédric Bouchard coaxes so much nuance from these 40 year-old vines. The Val Vilaine is always the youngest wine in the range - the current release is the 2018, which spent just 15 months on its lees - but it will give readers who aren't familiar with these wines a very good idea of the house style. Zero dosage. Disgorged: April 2020.Inc. VAT£1,051.46 -
(1x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (94+)
Cédric Bouchard's NV Blanc de Noirs Côte de Val Vilaine (2019) is beautiful, wafting from the glass with aromas of pear, green apple, clear honey, fresh bread, almond paste, white flowers and mirabelle plum. Medium to full-bodied, layered and vinous, it's satiny and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, superb concentration and incisive acids. Chiseled and penetrating, it concludes with a long, saline finish. If the 2018 was immediate and demonstrative, this has structure to burn with age, charming though it is out of the gates, and I'm inclined to nominate it Bouchard's finest Val Vilaine to date.Inc. VAT£197.60 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2021 Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is pretty powerful. The Val Vilaine is a fairly open, sensual wine in most years, but the 2021 is quite intense. Low yields from these 45-year-old vines resulted in an especially serious, vibrant Val Vilaine that should age very well. Pear, white flowers, spice and apple tart linger. This is an especially fine edition and a serious wine. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: 2023.Inc. VAT£1,047.86 -
Inc. VAT£1,017.86 -
Inc. VAT£1,254.26 -
(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (98)
Along with Les Ursules, the 2019 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée stands out in Bouchard's portfolio this year for its purity and definition. Unwinding in the glass with notes of white currants, peach and pear mingled with notions of bread dough, dried white flowers and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a dense, concentrated and intensely vinous profile, framed by chalky extract and tangy acids.Inc. VAT£1,910.66 -
Inc. VAT£2,002.40 -
Vinous (97)
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs La Haute Lemblé, 100% Chardonnay, is magnificent. What else is there to say? A Champagne of soaring vertical intensity and drive, the 2020 is truly special. Lemon confit, sage, mint, white flowers and white pepper stain the palate. Light tropical notes appear with time, adding an exotic and distinctive flair. Seamless and yet beautifully focused, La Haute Lemblé is so captivating in the early going. Magnificent. No dosage.Inc. VAT£1,923.86
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(12x75cl) 2009
Vinous (89-92)
(from south-facing vines on shallow soil, planted in 1928; 70% vendange entier Good ruby-red. Superripe, soil-driven nose dominated by smoky, flinty minerality. Creamy-rich and very ripe but not overly sweet on the palate. A big, strong, somewhat warmer style of wine, quite different in style from the last few samples, and not yet showing the aromatic complexity of the Rouges du Dessus. Tremblay uses Tron c ais oak here, which contributes a vanilla quality. Finishes classically dry and long, with mouthdusting tannins.In Bond£13,101.03 -
Indulge in the exquisite Cecile Tremblay Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2015, a nectar for the discerning palate. Cultivated in the prime terroirs of Vosne-Romanee, a respected region in France's Burgundy, the wine articulates plenty about its varietal and provenance. Cecile Tremblay, granddaughter of the acclaimed Edouard Jayer, brings forth her unwavering commitment to biodynamic winegrowing in this fine vintage.
The hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes from old vines bestow this wine with rich, complex flavours. Sustainably grown, meticulously selected grapes undergo natural fermentation in wooden vats. Aged in finely-grained French oak barrels, the wine boasts a tantalising balance of fruit-forward notes, and elegant new oak infusion. With its solid structure, this Cecile Tremblay Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2015 offers a distinctive depth of character and a promising ageing potential. Swirling with its refined elegance, it’s a magnificence meant to roseate every celebration.
In Bond£3,515.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru has a vivid bouquet of raspberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with wilted rose petals and orange pith; good lift here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, good acidity and a lightly spiced and very elegant finish. There is an understated quality about this Vosne-Romanée that is very appealing; a cool customer, you might say. Very impressive wine from Cécile Tremblay.In Bond£1,056.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2009 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus reveals a powerful, dark personality. There is marvelous tension between the explosive dark fruit and the wine's considerable underlying structure. This intense Vosne needs a few years to settle down, but it is magnificent even today.In Bond£653.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2012 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouge du Dessus is arguably the hidden jewel in Cecile Tremblay's lineup. Layers of deeply spiced dark fruit jump from the glass in a wine of extraordinary purity. The brush strokes are broad in a wine with massive tannins and equally rich fruit. All the 2012 needs is time. Today it is embryonic, but dazzling all the same. The 2012 was vinified with 70% whole clusters.In Bond£3,687.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Bright red-ruby. Very pure, perfumed aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, minerals, violet and cocoa powder. Sappy and tightly wound, conveying a powerful impression of vinosity thanks to its pungent minerality. The pH here of 3. 45 is the lowest in the cellar in 2014. Indeed, this wine shows a distinctly cool quality in the context of the vintage, and finishes with excellent chewy length. Tremblay told me that the 2008 version of this wine was paired by a chef with a tuna dish during a trip to Tokyo and that the combination was perfect.In Bond£3,974.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus 1er Cru has a clean and fresh bouquet with perfumed Morello and strawberry shortcake aromas, all well defined. Exuberant is the word that comes to mind. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that frame a sweet, confit-like core of red fruit with hints of marmalade and blood orange towards the seductive finish. Very fine, but a Vosne-Romanée I might broach in the more immediate term. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.In Bond£751.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Immerse yourself in the exceptional elegance of Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2006. Hailing from a deep-rooted wine heritage in the prestigious Vosne Romanee region of Burgundy, France, Cecile Tremblay impeccably handcrafts her noble Pinot Noir wines. Reputed as one of the top female winemakers, Tremblay honours her great-grandfather's organic principles, bestowed by the revered Henri Jayer.
Unveiling a captivating translucent garnet hue, the 2006 vintage seduces the senses with enchanting fragrances of ripe cherries, tantalising truffles and whispers of silky vanilla. The palate unravels an intricate lacework of polished tannins and bright acidity, culminating in an achingly long, resonant finish. Compiled from old vines ('Vieilles Vignes' or 'VV'), the limited yield ensures a depth of flavour and intensity that's intoxicating.
Perfectly cellared, Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2006 is a testament to the illustrious legacy of Burgundy winemaking—a sovereign in your collection.
In Bond£528.00 -
Vinous (89)
(50% vendange entier; bottled in June of 2011, the last '09 to be bottled because this cuvee, says Tremblay, always needs longer elevage to integrate its tannins): Good bright medium red. Serious but discreet nose hints at dark raspberry, licorice and minerals. Concentrated, spicy and minerally but in a rather restrained stage today. Very rich and deep for village wine but will need some time in bottle to absorb some of its substantial ripe, dusty tannins and gain in definition.In Bond£5,610.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010
Vinous (89-92)
Good bright red-ruby. Good lift to the aroma of black fruits and violet. Dense, juicy and savory, with a distinctly dark cast to the nicely concentrated flavors of black fruits and violet. Solidly structured, chewy wine with a long, saline aftertaste. Tremblay noted that Vosne-Romanee had considerably less rain in early September than did Chambolle.In Bond£728.87 -
(1x75cl) 2012
Displaying an artistry born of Burgundian tradition, the Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2012 is as complex and nuanced as the heart of its Vosne-Romanée terroir. Handcrafted by virtuoso producer Cécile Tremblay, this Pinot Noir masterpiece hails from the acclaimed French region of Burgundy. True to Tremblay's style, the vinification process takes a meticulous approach, featuring manual harvests, fermentation in wooden vats and maturation in oak barrels for up to twenty months. This meticulous attention to detail allows the terroir's characteristic richness and aromatic diversity to shine through. Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2012 offers an opulent palette of Bing cherry, ripe strawberries and delicate spices, balanced by a vibrant acidity and formidable structure. A sophisticated expression of Pinot Noir that continues to evolve with time in the cellar. Enjoy the elegance of Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee VV 2012’s vibrant colours, elegant aromas and multidimensional flavours.
In Bond£462.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016
Vinous (89-91)
Good dark red. Reticent aromas of black cherry, violet and minerals, complicated by a hint of bitter chocolate. Juicy and tightly wound; not a sweet or generous style but reveals lovely salinity and subtle dark fruit intensity with aeration. This youthfully reserved village wine is solidly structured but not hard, finishing with firm but even tannins. Ultimately a bit more generous than the Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard, with the tannins more enrobed by fruit and mineral extract. Tremblay won't do her first racking until she assembles the wines next April in preparation for bottling in July. I take my time, she told me.In Bond£672.16 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (90-92)
As is generally the case, Trembaly's 2018 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes is the most reserved and introverted wine in the cellar, and it always seems to take longer to show all its cards during élevage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of raspberries, blackberries, potpourri, spices, grilled squab and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and ripely tannic, with lively acids and a long, sapid finish.In Bond£412.37 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (90-92)
As is generally the case, Trembaly's 2018 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes is the most reserved and introverted wine in the cellar, and it always seems to take longer to show all its cards during élevage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of raspberries, blackberries, potpourri, spices, grilled squab and espresso roast, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and ripely tannic, with lively acids and a long, sapid finish.In Bond£2,940.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes, which contains a little whole bunch, has a tightly-wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, incense and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, peppery entry. Quite structured for a Vosne-Romanée, the finish is reminiscent of a Morey-Saint-Denis.In Bond£703.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous (88-90)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Vieilles Vignes, which contains a little whole bunch, has a tightly-wound bouquet with dark berry fruit, incense and touches of sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, peppery entry. Quite structured for a Vosne-Romanée, the finish is reminiscent of a Morey-Saint-Denis.In Bond£2,995.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2017 Rosé de Saignée Le Creux d'Enfer is the most seamless, elegant rendition of this cuvée that I've tasted to date. Produced in tiny quantities by the most exacting of methods, this is frequently Bouchard's most extreme wine, but that's not the case this year. Bursting with aromas of red plums, orange oil, buttery pastry, spiced apples and fresh bread, it's full-bodied, ample and satiny, with bright acids and chalky grip, enlivened by a pinpoint mousse and concluding with a broad, delicately honeyed finish.In Bond£811.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The fruit of a 24-hour maceration, the 2018 Rosé de Saignée Le Creux d'Enfer bursts with notions of cherries, blood orange, potpourri, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's layered and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, a pillowy mousse and a long, exotically spiced finish.In Bond£811.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (97)
The fruit of a 24-hour maceration, the 2018 Rosé de Saignée Le Creux d'Enfer bursts with notions of cherries, blood orange, potpourri, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's layered and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, a pillowy mousse and a long, exotically spiced finish.In Bond£4,860.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008
Vinous (95)
The clear highlight among these new releases, the 2008 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Béchalin is deep, powerful and beautifully layered in the glass. Resonant and generous yet with remarkable translucence, the 2008 is impeccable in its balance. There is plenty of nuance in the orchard fruit flavors, but above all else, the 2008 impresses with its total sense of harmony and proportion. The exuberant, racy finish only adds to the wine's inviting personality. Disgorged: April 2015.In Bond£2,546.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2012 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, precise and beautifully lifted. Orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and floral notes lend brightness. This is a decidedly taut, vibrant Blanc de Noirs, especially considering the vintage. Gracious, medium in body and supremely inviting, the Côte de Bechalin is another stellar wine in this set of new releases. No dosage. Disgorged: April, 2019.In Bond£1,858.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, focused and tightly wound, all of which will serve it well in the future. I especially admire the tension and energy here. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2014 for at least a few years. It"s an absolutely exquisite wine and a hidden gem in a range where the spotlight usually falls on other wines. Kirsch, plum, dried flowers, lemon peel and bright orchard fruit linger. No dosage. Disgorged: 2021.Inc. VAT£230.40 -
Vinous (92)
The NV (2018) Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is bright, fresh and wonderfully nuanced. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes give the Val Vilaine so much energy. Cédric Bouchard coaxes so much nuance from these 40 year-old vines. The Val Vilaine is always the youngest wine in the range - the current release is the 2018, which spent just 15 months on its lees - but it will give readers who aren't familiar with these wines a very good idea of the house style. Zero dosage. Disgorged: April 2020.In Bond£859.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (94+)
Cédric Bouchard's NV Blanc de Noirs Côte de Val Vilaine (2019) is beautiful, wafting from the glass with aromas of pear, green apple, clear honey, fresh bread, almond paste, white flowers and mirabelle plum. Medium to full-bodied, layered and vinous, it's satiny and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, superb concentration and incisive acids. Chiseled and penetrating, it concludes with a long, saline finish. If the 2018 was immediate and demonstrative, this has structure to burn with age, charming though it is out of the gates, and I'm inclined to nominate it Bouchard's finest Val Vilaine to date.In Bond£162.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2021 Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is pretty powerful. The Val Vilaine is a fairly open, sensual wine in most years, but the 2021 is quite intense. Low yields from these 45-year-old vines resulted in an especially serious, vibrant Val Vilaine that should age very well. Pear, white flowers, spice and apple tart linger. This is an especially fine edition and a serious wine. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: 2023.In Bond£856.00 -
In Bond£831.00
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In Bond£1,028.00
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(6x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (98)
Along with Les Ursules, the 2019 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée stands out in Bouchard's portfolio this year for its purity and definition. Unwinding in the glass with notes of white currants, peach and pear mingled with notions of bread dough, dried white flowers and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a dense, concentrated and intensely vinous profile, framed by chalky extract and tangy acids.In Bond£1,575.00 -
In Bond£1,648.00
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Vinous (97)
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs La Haute Lemblé, 100% Chardonnay, is magnificent. What else is there to say? A Champagne of soaring vertical intensity and drive, the 2020 is truly special. Lemon confit, sage, mint, white flowers and white pepper stain the palate. Light tropical notes appear with time, adding an exotic and distinctive flair. Seamless and yet beautifully focused, La Haute Lemblé is so captivating in the early going. Magnificent. No dosage.In Bond£1,586.00
