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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Burghound (92-94)
(Sweet Spot Outstanding) Admirably discreet wood influence can be found on the markedly cooler and more restrained yet wonderfully diverse aromas of various dark berries, plum, violet, leather and whispers of the sauvage. There is excellent volume to the dense, powerful and mineral-driven big-bodied flavors that flash a taut muscularity on the youthfully austere, lengthy and expressly built-to-age finale. This is a ripe but classically style LSJ that should amply reward extended keeping.Inc. VAT£953.54 -
Vinous (94)
The 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux is all about subtlety and grace. Not quite as juicy as the 1er Cru, the Champeaux is built on a linear, energetic frame. Silky, aromatic and lifted, the 2011 impresses for its balance and class. Hints of cinnamon, savory herbs and violets are woven into the close.Inc. VAT£3,369.84 -
(4x75cl) 2018Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines in the four corners of the vineyard, matured with 25–30% whole bunches and 60% new oak. It has a classy, beautifully defined bouquet that features crystalline red berry fruit and superb mineralité, the stem addition seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and silky in texture. Pure and elegant, with a very sustained finish. Stunning.Inc. VAT£965.28 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines in the four corners of the vineyard, matured with 25–30% whole bunches and 60% new oak. It has a classy, beautifully defined bouquet that features crystalline red berry fruit and superb mineralité, the stem addition seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and silky in texture. Pure and elegant, with a very sustained finish. Stunning.Inc. VAT£1,369.92 -
(2x75cl) 2021Vinous (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£813.05 -
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£1,845.20 -
(3x75cl) 2018Inc. VAT£674.42 -
Inc. VAT£1,097.52 -
Vinous (89-91)
Good bright red. Complex, musky nose offers red berries, smoke, coffee, mocha and game. Lush, supple and sweet, with ripe red fruit flavors currently showing modest complexity. In a softer style, conveying an impression of lower acidity. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and very good length.Inc. VAT£2,362.01 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is all about deep sensuality and plushness in the fruit. Blackberries, blueberries, flowers, licorice and spices are woven together beautifully in this bright, highly expressive Gevrey. The 1er Cru has more than enough stuffing to stand up to the new oak, which is 60-65% in this vintage, lower than it has been in the past. The 1er Cru is made from parcels in Petite Chapelle, Cherbaudes, Bel Air and Champonnets, each of which is too small to bottle separately. Tasted from tank.Inc. VAT£1,438.69 -
(3x75cl) 2018Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru includes 30% whole bunch and 60% new oak. It has a clean, well-defined bouquet with sous-bois and black truffle aromas permeating the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and charming, leading to an elegant, refined, caressing finish. Delicious and probably one of Mortet’s earlier-drinking cuvées.Inc. VAT£805.94 -
Vinous (92)
Bright, dark red. Superripe-verging-on-liqueur-like but with lovely perfumed lift to its cherry, red berry and dark chocolate aromas. Wonderfully dense, sappy, concentrated wine with serious medicinal reserve and surprising framing acidity to its deep core of dark fruit, mineral and spice flavors. As ripe as this is, it does not pass into surmaturité. Finishes with substantial ripe, dusty tannins and terrific length. A splendid village wine with the density and depth to age.Inc. VAT£651.49 -
(6x75cl) 2017Decanter (93)
The five terroirs in question here are Champ, En Derée, Vellé, Combes du Dessus and En Motrot, all of which are on the north side of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is always one of the best village Gevreys on the market, easily as good as many producers' premiers crus. With 15% whole bunches and 30% new wood, this is a balanced, spicy, pithy red with glossy tannins, freshness and stylish oak.Inc. VAT£741.49 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. This sample seems a bit more tired on the nose. But the fruit quality was obviously good. Firm and vigorous and confident with real persistence.Inc. VAT£635.15 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
5 stars. From the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin, towards Brochon. One third whole bunch and 25% new wood. Glowing crimson purple, a little bit deeper than Arnaud’s Ma Cuvée. The oak shows a little less, this has a superb richness of fruit which remains totally fresh. All in red fruit. No question but this will make some great bottles. Really long finish. Tasted: December 2021Inc. VAT£822.49 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs comes from parcels in the north of the appellation with 30% whole bunches. Very impressive intensity on the nose, this is well-defined, crushed stone and citrus scents, the former becoming more prominent with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, pixelated in definition, not powerful but tensile on the steely finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£593.89 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin "Mes Cinq Terroirs" comes from the north of the appellation and includes one-third of whole bunches due to the acidity being lower than the Marsannay. It has a beautiful bouquet like last year, pure with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, superb mineralité and vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with dark berry fruit, Earl Grey and light tertiary scents, very cohesive with a persistent finish. This should age extremely well in bottle.Inc. VAT£619.09 -
Wine Advocate (90)
From 60-80 year old vines in En Champ, Combe du Dessus (by his cuverie) and several smaller estate parcels north of the village, Mortet's 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes received 75% new wood, but the evidence has been buried. Scents of rose hip, dark cherry, and indefinite floral perfumes lead into a silken, subtly saline and savory palate that strikes a thought-provoking as well as sensually satisfying balance between elements carnal, mineral, and fruity. This displays the lift and refinement that render so many 2006s charming, and while it will probably hold up well to 5-7 years of bottle age, I can see no reason for long-deferring the pleasure of its company.Inc. VAT£12,693.84 -
(12x75cl) 2009Vinous (91)
Good deep, fresh red. Lively aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol. Silky-sweet on the palate, with solid minerality enlivening the black raspberry and licorice flavors. Densely packed wine with lovely emerging perfume of lavender, spices and white pepper. Finishes with ripe tannins. The crop level was a very-low-for-the-vintage 35 hectoliters per hectare due to the high percentage of tiny berries, noted Mortet. A superb showing today for this village offering.Inc. VAT£2,472.07 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes blossoms onto the palate with an effortless grace that is hard to describe with mere words. There is tremendous depth and richness in the glass, but no heaviness whatsoever. Layers of fruit radiate through to the generous, resonant, yet ethereal finish. This is a stunning wine for the appellation.Inc. VAT£272.93 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful.Inc. VAT£155.99 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful.Inc. VAT£529.24 -
Burghound (89-91)
This is attractively fresh and bright with its broader range of aromatic components that include red currant, cherry, spice and soft floral wisps. There is notably better volume and density to the equally delicious medium weight flavors that conclude in a refreshing and naturally sweet finish. This is almost gulpable today yet it has the underlying material and structure to reward 4 to 6 years of cellaring.Inc. VAT£155.99 -
(6x75cl) 2018Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Spicy and ripe. Really dark fruit with a hint of vanilla. Refined rather than open, dry and more spicy/savoury than fruity. Dry tannins and good length. Structured for the longer term.Inc. VAT£616.84 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
Notes of cherries, red berries and peonies introduce the 2020 Marsannay Les Longeroies, a medium-bodied, bright and lively wine with a pretty core of fruit and ripe, melting tannins.Inc. VAT£691.09 -
(1x75cl) 2014Inc. VAT£735.85 -
The Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2019 is an exquisite red wine exuding the nuanced art of French winemaking. Originating from the Loire Valley vineyards, famed for its rich limestone-clay soils, this intriguing Cabernet Franc displays an elegant charisma born from decades of passion and expertise at the Des Closiers estate. Intense red fruits finely balance earthy undertones, revealing an alluring freshness and intensity on the palate. Aged to perfection in old oak barrels to enrich its expression, its harmonious structure and persistent finish make this wine captivating in its finesse. With the Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2019, the pursuit of excellence extends beyond simply growing superb fruit; it lies in diligently crafting the essence of terroir into each bottle, ensuring every sip is a taste of pure craftsmanship. Truly, it is a beacon of authenticity in an ever-changing wine world.
Inc. VAT£227.60 -
The Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2020 showcases refined elegance from the Loire Valley. Cultivated from 25-year-old Cabernet Franc vines, this distinguished wine signifies its roots in the prestigious limestone-rich terroirs of Saumur-Champigny. Rigorous sustainable farming methods yield vibrantly fresh, high-quality fruit, meticulously hand-harvested for prime selection.
Guided by the principles of minimal intervention, Des Closiers employs traditional vinification techniques, fostering an exceptional expression of terroir. Aged in stainless steel vats, the wine highlights crisp, red fruit flavours, underscored by subtle, earthy notes. Balancing delicate tannins with a spirited acidity, the Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2020 unfolds in a harmonious, lingering finish.
As much a testament to the winemaker's craft as the land's bounty, Des Closiers enthrals enthusiasts with its dedication to preserving the integrity, authenticity, and diversity of Loire wines. Savour the Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2020 for a delightful journey into the heart of French artisanal viticulture.
Inc. VAT£233.15 -
Experience the exquisite elegance of Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020, a fine wine of unmatched sophistication. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of France's Burgundy region, this vintage encapsulates the supreme craftsmanship of renowned winemaker Bruno Desaunay-Bissey. Impeccably cultivated and harvested, the chardonnay grapes reveal a vibrant, aromatic profile.
The wine undergoes traditional vinification in French oak barrels, casting a splendidly balanced texture. Notes of crisp apple, ripe pear, and subtle hints of spices effortlessly blend into its bright, fresh palate, upheld by a finely-tuned acidity and exquisite mineral tone. Its immaculate finish further echoes the expertise behind its crafting.
A delight for connoisseurs, the Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020 embodies the producer's dedication to quality and tradition, establishing it as a must-have addition to every refined wine collection. Revel in its distinct flavours and uncover the indomitable spirit of Burgundy.
Inc. VAT£176.60 -
(6x75cl) 2020Immerse yourself in the world of French viticulture with the exquisite Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Echezeaux Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2020. This Velvety red is a liquid testament to the heart of Burgundy, where Desaunay-Bissey meticulously farms old Pinot Noir vines in the noted Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard. With a deep reverence for terroir, no chemical fertilisers or pesticides are employed, allowing the unique flavours of the land to shine through the finished product. This vintage offers an elegant bouquet of ripe red fruits, coupled with subtle notes of oak and spice, evolving on the palate into a captivating dance of intensity and smoothness. Known for his exacting standards, Bruno Desaunay's deft touch is evident in this wine, which serves as a beautiful expression of Grand Cru complexity and longevity. A hallmark of fine wine, the Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Echezeaux Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2020 is a treasure for any connoisseur.
Inc. VAT£1,347.28
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Burghound (92-94)
(Sweet Spot Outstanding) Admirably discreet wood influence can be found on the markedly cooler and more restrained yet wonderfully diverse aromas of various dark berries, plum, violet, leather and whispers of the sauvage. There is excellent volume to the dense, powerful and mineral-driven big-bodied flavors that flash a taut muscularity on the youthfully austere, lengthy and expressly built-to-age finale. This is a ripe but classically style LSJ that should amply reward extended keeping.In Bond£786.60 -
Vinous (94)
The 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux is all about subtlety and grace. Not quite as juicy as the 1er Cru, the Champeaux is built on a linear, energetic frame. Silky, aromatic and lifted, the 2011 impresses for its balance and class. Hints of cinnamon, savory herbs and violets are woven into the close.In Bond£2,771.00 -
(4x75cl) 2018
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines in the four corners of the vineyard, matured with 25–30% whole bunches and 60% new oak. It has a classy, beautifully defined bouquet that features crystalline red berry fruit and superb mineralité, the stem addition seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and silky in texture. Pure and elegant, with a very sustained finish. Stunning.In Bond£792.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines in the four corners of the vineyard, matured with 25–30% whole bunches and 60% new oak. It has a classy, beautifully defined bouquet that features crystalline red berry fruit and superb mineralité, the stem addition seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and silky in texture. Pure and elegant, with a very sustained finish. Stunning.In Bond£1,123.00 -
(2x75cl) 2021
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£671.13 -
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£1,517.00 -
(3x75cl) 2018In Bond£554.00
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In Bond£896.00
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Vinous (89-91)
Good bright red. Complex, musky nose offers red berries, smoke, coffee, mocha and game. Lush, supple and sweet, with ripe red fruit flavors currently showing modest complexity. In a softer style, conveying an impression of lower acidity. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and very good length.In Bond£1,927.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is all about deep sensuality and plushness in the fruit. Blackberries, blueberries, flowers, licorice and spices are woven together beautifully in this bright, highly expressive Gevrey. The 1er Cru has more than enough stuffing to stand up to the new oak, which is 60-65% in this vintage, lower than it has been in the past. The 1er Cru is made from parcels in Petite Chapelle, Cherbaudes, Bel Air and Champonnets, each of which is too small to bottle separately. Tasted from tank.In Bond£1,181.00 -
(3x75cl) 2018
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru includes 30% whole bunch and 60% new oak. It has a clean, well-defined bouquet with sous-bois and black truffle aromas permeating the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and charming, leading to an elegant, refined, caressing finish. Delicious and probably one of Mortet’s earlier-drinking cuvées.In Bond£662.00 -
Vinous (92)
Bright, dark red. Superripe-verging-on-liqueur-like but with lovely perfumed lift to its cherry, red berry and dark chocolate aromas. Wonderfully dense, sappy, concentrated wine with serious medicinal reserve and surprising framing acidity to its deep core of dark fruit, mineral and spice flavors. As ripe as this is, it does not pass into surmaturité. Finishes with substantial ripe, dusty tannins and terrific length. A splendid village wine with the density and depth to age.In Bond£525.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Decanter (93)
The five terroirs in question here are Champ, En Derée, Vellé, Combes du Dessus and En Motrot, all of which are on the north side of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is always one of the best village Gevreys on the market, easily as good as many producers' premiers crus. With 15% whole bunches and 30% new wood, this is a balanced, spicy, pithy red with glossy tannins, freshness and stylish oak.In Bond£600.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. This sample seems a bit more tired on the nose. But the fruit quality was obviously good. Firm and vigorous and confident with real persistence.In Bond£510.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
5 stars. From the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin, towards Brochon. One third whole bunch and 25% new wood. Glowing crimson purple, a little bit deeper than Arnaud’s Ma Cuvée. The oak shows a little less, this has a superb richness of fruit which remains totally fresh. All in red fruit. No question but this will make some great bottles. Really long finish. Tasted: December 2021In Bond£667.50 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs comes from parcels in the north of the appellation with 30% whole bunches. Very impressive intensity on the nose, this is well-defined, crushed stone and citrus scents, the former becoming more prominent with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, pixelated in definition, not powerful but tensile on the steely finish. Excellent.In Bond£477.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin "Mes Cinq Terroirs" comes from the north of the appellation and includes one-third of whole bunches due to the acidity being lower than the Marsannay. It has a beautiful bouquet like last year, pure with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, superb mineralité and vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with dark berry fruit, Earl Grey and light tertiary scents, very cohesive with a persistent finish. This should age extremely well in bottle.In Bond£498.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
From 60-80 year old vines in En Champ, Combe du Dessus (by his cuverie) and several smaller estate parcels north of the village, Mortet's 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes received 75% new wood, but the evidence has been buried. Scents of rose hip, dark cherry, and indefinite floral perfumes lead into a silken, subtly saline and savory palate that strikes a thought-provoking as well as sensually satisfying balance between elements carnal, mineral, and fruity. This displays the lift and refinement that render so many 2006s charming, and while it will probably hold up well to 5-7 years of bottle age, I can see no reason for long-deferring the pleasure of its company.In Bond£10,541.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009
Vinous (91)
Good deep, fresh red. Lively aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol. Silky-sweet on the palate, with solid minerality enlivening the black raspberry and licorice flavors. Densely packed wine with lovely emerging perfume of lavender, spices and white pepper. Finishes with ripe tannins. The crop level was a very-low-for-the-vintage 35 hectoliters per hectare due to the high percentage of tiny berries, noted Mortet. A superb showing today for this village offering.In Bond£2,028.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes blossoms onto the palate with an effortless grace that is hard to describe with mere words. There is tremendous depth and richness in the glass, but no heaviness whatsoever. Layers of fruit radiate through to the generous, resonant, yet ethereal finish. This is a stunning wine for the appellation.Inc. VAT£268.80 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful.In Bond£127.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful.In Bond£425.00 -
Burghound (89-91)
This is attractively fresh and bright with its broader range of aromatic components that include red currant, cherry, spice and soft floral wisps. There is notably better volume and density to the equally delicious medium weight flavors that conclude in a refreshing and naturally sweet finish. This is almost gulpable today yet it has the underlying material and structure to reward 4 to 6 years of cellaring.In Bond£127.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Spicy and ripe. Really dark fruit with a hint of vanilla. Refined rather than open, dry and more spicy/savoury than fruity. Dry tannins and good length. Structured for the longer term.In Bond£498.00 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
Notes of cherries, red berries and peonies introduce the 2020 Marsannay Les Longeroies, a medium-bodied, bright and lively wine with a pretty core of fruit and ripe, melting tannins.In Bond£558.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014In Bond£610.00
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The Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2019 is an exquisite red wine exuding the nuanced art of French winemaking. Originating from the Loire Valley vineyards, famed for its rich limestone-clay soils, this intriguing Cabernet Franc displays an elegant charisma born from decades of passion and expertise at the Des Closiers estate. Intense red fruits finely balance earthy undertones, revealing an alluring freshness and intensity on the palate. Aged to perfection in old oak barrels to enrich its expression, its harmonious structure and persistent finish make this wine captivating in its finesse. With the Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2019, the pursuit of excellence extends beyond simply growing superb fruit; it lies in diligently crafting the essence of terroir into each bottle, ensuring every sip is a taste of pure craftsmanship. Truly, it is a beacon of authenticity in an ever-changing wine world.
In Bond£169.00 -
The Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2020 showcases refined elegance from the Loire Valley. Cultivated from 25-year-old Cabernet Franc vines, this distinguished wine signifies its roots in the prestigious limestone-rich terroirs of Saumur-Champigny. Rigorous sustainable farming methods yield vibrantly fresh, high-quality fruit, meticulously hand-harvested for prime selection.
Guided by the principles of minimal intervention, Des Closiers employs traditional vinification techniques, fostering an exceptional expression of terroir. Aged in stainless steel vats, the wine highlights crisp, red fruit flavours, underscored by subtle, earthy notes. Balancing delicate tannins with a spirited acidity, the Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2020 unfolds in a harmonious, lingering finish.
As much a testament to the winemaker's craft as the land's bounty, Des Closiers enthrals enthusiasts with its dedication to preserving the integrity, authenticity, and diversity of Loire wines. Savour the Des Closiers Saumur-Champigny Les Coudraies 2020 for a delightful journey into the heart of French artisanal viticulture.
In Bond£175.00 -
Experience the exquisite elegance of Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020, a fine wine of unmatched sophistication. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of France's Burgundy region, this vintage encapsulates the supreme craftsmanship of renowned winemaker Bruno Desaunay-Bissey. Impeccably cultivated and harvested, the chardonnay grapes reveal a vibrant, aromatic profile.
The wine undergoes traditional vinification in French oak barrels, casting a splendidly balanced texture. Notes of crisp apple, ripe pear, and subtle hints of spices effortlessly blend into its bright, fresh palate, upheld by a finely-tuned acidity and exquisite mineral tone. Its immaculate finish further echoes the expertise behind its crafting.
A delight for connoisseurs, the Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020 embodies the producer's dedication to quality and tradition, establishing it as a must-have addition to every refined wine collection. Revel in its distinct flavours and uncover the indomitable spirit of Burgundy.
In Bond£126.50 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Immerse yourself in the world of French viticulture with the exquisite Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Echezeaux Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2020. This Velvety red is a liquid testament to the heart of Burgundy, where Desaunay-Bissey meticulously farms old Pinot Noir vines in the noted Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard. With a deep reverence for terroir, no chemical fertilisers or pesticides are employed, allowing the unique flavours of the land to shine through the finished product. This vintage offers an elegant bouquet of ripe red fruits, coupled with subtle notes of oak and spice, evolving on the palate into a captivating dance of intensity and smoothness. Known for his exacting standards, Bruno Desaunay's deft touch is evident in this wine, which serves as a beautiful expression of Grand Cru complexity and longevity. A hallmark of fine wine, the Bruno Desaunay-Bissey Echezeaux Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2020 is a treasure for any connoisseur.
In Bond£1,102.06
