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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(6x75cl) 2020Experience the magnificence of Darviot-Perrin Beaune Longbois 2020, an exceptional example of French viticulture. Handcrafted from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the revered vineyards of Beaune, a division of the Côte de Beaune in the heart of Burgundy, this fine beverage is a true celebration of its terroir. Produced by the highly respected Darviot-Perrin, a family-run Burgundian winery renowned for its detailed and uncompromising winemaking style, this red wine is as noteworthy as it is delightful. Benefitting from a classic vinification process, this spirited vintage expresses mature, dark fruit aromas coupled with an elegant earthiness. On the palate, Darviot-Perrin Beaune Longbois 2020 displays a remarkable balance of texture and structure, ensuring an impressively long finish. Sip this captivating wine paired with a gourmet meal to indulge in an inimitable epicurean experience. For astute wine enthusiasts, Darviot-Perrin Beaune Longbois 2020 is a necessity in every fine wine collection.
Inc. VAT£468.08 -
(6x75cl) 1996From the remarkable Dassault vineyards in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, emerges the Dassault 1996, a fine red blend that is emblematic of the French wine tradition. This exquisite libation showcases Dassault’s unyielding commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The producer meticulously hand-harvested the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes before vinification in temperature-controlled wooden vats. This process paved the way for the wine's intense and complex aromas of red and black fruits, leather, and spices.
The Dassault 1996 offers a beautiful garnet hue with a bouquet of ripe red berries, earth, and notes of pencil lead, indicative of its rich terroir. On the palate, this wine presents a stunning balance of firm tannins and delightful acidity, leading to a lingering, memorable finish. Notably matured, Dassault 1996 continues to impress even decades after release, standing as a testament to the expertise of the Dassault winemaking team.
Inc. VAT£273.89 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2005 Dassault is packed with blackberry jam, espresso, dark chocolate, spice and sweet French oak. This powerhouse Saint-Émilion offers plenty of impact to match its extroverted style. Drink it over the next decade.Inc. VAT£660.70 -
Wine Enthusiast (89)
88—90 Barrel sample. The man who makes Dassault aeroplanes, also owns this property. It's improving, as witnessed by this dense, dark wine, very solid, dark chocolate.Inc. VAT£526.01 -
James Suckling (93-94)
A very pretty wine with blackberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body, soft tannins and a walnut, berry aftertaste. Impressive.Inc. VAT£213.89 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 Dassault is a gorgeous wine. Plush, deep and beautifully resonant, the 2016 has so much to offer. A whole range of raspberry jam, cedar, espresso and white chocolate notes develop as this plush, modern Saint-Émilion shows everything it's got. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften. There is so much to like and admire here. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£107.87 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 Dassault is a gorgeous wine. Plush, deep and beautifully resonant, the 2016 has so much to offer. A whole range of raspberry jam, cedar, espresso and white chocolate notes develop as this plush, modern Saint-Émilion shows everything it's got. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften. There is so much to like and admire here. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£171.34 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Dassault offers up an attractive combination of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and savory accents. Lush and forward, with terrific persistence, Dassault has much to recommend it. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are very nicely balanced.Inc. VAT£564.41 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Dassault offers up an attractive combination of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and savory accents. Lush and forward, with terrific persistence, Dassault has much to recommend it. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are very nicely balanced.Inc. VAT£302.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.Inc. VAT£535.24 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.Inc. VAT£254.02 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.Inc. VAT£439.62 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.Inc. VAT£306.02 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.Inc. VAT£295.22 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)
The 2021 Dassault is very, very good. Dark and ample, the 2021 possesses terrific depth and fine balance at this stage. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, mint, spice, tobacco and mocha are nicely pushed forward. This succulent yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion has a ton to offer.Inc. VAT£280.40 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Intense and concentrated, good lift through the palate, bitter cocoa bean edge to it, fennel, liquorice and crushed rocks, raspberry and black cherry. Full barrel vinification and ageing for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Romain Depons director.Inc. VAT£191.60 -
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(12x75cl) 2010Inc. VAT£2,308.01 -
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(1x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£188.65 -
(1x75cl) 2022Inc. VAT£170.65 -
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James Suckling (93-94)
This is tight and structured with beautiful blackberry and blueberry character. Full and intense. Very long and attractive. Energetic. Superb.Inc. VAT£610.30 -
(6x150cl) 2016James Suckling (94)
Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022.Inc. VAT£607.44 -
James Suckling (94)
Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022.Inc. VAT£317.52
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(6x75cl) 2020
Experience the magnificence of Darviot-Perrin Beaune Longbois 2020, an exceptional example of French viticulture. Handcrafted from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the revered vineyards of Beaune, a division of the Côte de Beaune in the heart of Burgundy, this fine beverage is a true celebration of its terroir. Produced by the highly respected Darviot-Perrin, a family-run Burgundian winery renowned for its detailed and uncompromising winemaking style, this red wine is as noteworthy as it is delightful. Benefitting from a classic vinification process, this spirited vintage expresses mature, dark fruit aromas coupled with an elegant earthiness. On the palate, Darviot-Perrin Beaune Longbois 2020 displays a remarkable balance of texture and structure, ensuring an impressively long finish. Sip this captivating wine paired with a gourmet meal to indulge in an inimitable epicurean experience. For astute wine enthusiasts, Darviot-Perrin Beaune Longbois 2020 is a necessity in every fine wine collection.
In Bond£372.16 -
(6x75cl) 1996
From the remarkable Dassault vineyards in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, emerges the Dassault 1996, a fine red blend that is emblematic of the French wine tradition. This exquisite libation showcases Dassault’s unyielding commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The producer meticulously hand-harvested the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes before vinification in temperature-controlled wooden vats. This process paved the way for the wine's intense and complex aromas of red and black fruits, leather, and spices.
The Dassault 1996 offers a beautiful garnet hue with a bouquet of ripe red berries, earth, and notes of pencil lead, indicative of its rich terroir. On the palate, this wine presents a stunning balance of firm tannins and delightful acidity, leading to a lingering, memorable finish. Notably matured, Dassault 1996 continues to impress even decades after release, standing as a testament to the expertise of the Dassault winemaking team.
In Bond£209.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2005 Dassault is packed with blackberry jam, espresso, dark chocolate, spice and sweet French oak. This powerhouse Saint-Émilion offers plenty of impact to match its extroverted style. Drink it over the next decade.In Bond£512.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (89)
88—90 Barrel sample. The man who makes Dassault aeroplanes, also owns this property. It's improving, as witnessed by this dense, dark wine, very solid, dark chocolate.In Bond£397.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
A very pretty wine with blackberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body, soft tannins and a walnut, berry aftertaste. Impressive.In Bond£159.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 Dassault is a gorgeous wine. Plush, deep and beautifully resonant, the 2016 has so much to offer. A whole range of raspberry jam, cedar, espresso and white chocolate notes develop as this plush, modern Saint-Émilion shows everything it's got. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften. There is so much to like and admire here. Tasted two times.In Bond£83.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 Dassault is a gorgeous wine. Plush, deep and beautifully resonant, the 2016 has so much to offer. A whole range of raspberry jam, cedar, espresso and white chocolate notes develop as this plush, modern Saint-Émilion shows everything it's got. I would give the 2016 a few years in bottle to allow the tannins to soften. There is so much to like and admire here. Tasted two times.In Bond£129.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Dassault offers up an attractive combination of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and savory accents. Lush and forward, with terrific persistence, Dassault has much to recommend it. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are very nicely balanced.In Bond£429.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Dassault offers up an attractive combination of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and savory accents. Lush and forward, with terrific persistence, Dassault has much to recommend it. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are very nicely balanced.In Bond£231.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.In Bond£408.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.In Bond£199.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.In Bond£341.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.In Bond£236.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity.In Bond£227.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)
The 2021 Dassault is very, very good. Dark and ample, the 2021 possesses terrific depth and fine balance at this stage. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, mint, spice, tobacco and mocha are nicely pushed forward. This succulent yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion has a ton to offer.In Bond£213.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Intense and concentrated, good lift through the palate, bitter cocoa bean edge to it, fennel, liquorice and crushed rocks, raspberry and black cherry. Full barrel vinification and ageing for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Romain Depons director.In Bond£139.00 -
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(12x75cl) 2010In Bond£1,882.00
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(1x75cl) 2021In Bond£154.00
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(1x75cl) 2022In Bond£139.00
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James Suckling (93-94)
This is tight and structured with beautiful blackberry and blueberry character. Full and intense. Very long and attractive. Energetic. Superb.In Bond£470.00 -
(6x150cl) 2016
James Suckling (94)
Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022.In Bond£469.00 -
James Suckling (94)
Blackberry, blueberry and sweet-tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, dense and layered with ripe tannins and a chewy yet polished, tannic finish. A young Bordeaux with plenty of structure and focus. A blend of 71 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 29 per cent merlot. Try after 2022.In Bond£246.00
