France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)
The 2019 Mangot is inky, rich and explosive right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, blood orange, licorice and new leather give this plush Pessac-Léognan plenty of character. Soft contours add to its immediacy and overall appeal.Inc. VAT£308.81 -
(6x150cl) 2020Wine Advocate (94)
The 2020 Mangot has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of cherries, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's pure and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, mouthwateringly chalky finish. This is a brilliant wine that sells for a song and which surpasses many of its more well-known neighbors.Inc. VAT£285.55 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2020 Mangot has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of cherries, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's pure and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, mouthwateringly chalky finish. This is a brilliant wine that sells for a song and which surpasses many of its more well-known neighbors.Inc. VAT£152.38 -
(12x37.5cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£179.52 -
(1x300cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£173.28 -
(1x600cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£279.36 -
(6x150cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.Inc. VAT£302.64 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.Inc. VAT£374.95 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.Inc. VAT£166.18 -
(12x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.Inc. VAT£323.21 -
(6x150cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.Inc. VAT£335.21 -
(6x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.Inc. VAT£170.60 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Manoir de Gay has a light blackberry and sous-bois scented nose that needs more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, leathery black fruit with a saline finish. Not bad, though it lacks real excitement.Inc. VAT£185.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs Gain 1er Cru has a touch more mineralité on the nose compared to the Les Chenevottes, touches of gypsum and oyster shell intermingling with light white linen scents. The palate is very well balanced and beautifully poised, with entrancing white peach and nectarine notes toward the irresistible finish. Yes, yes, yes!Inc. VAT£808.40 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vides Bourses 1er Cru presents a complex nose of citrus fruit, popcorn and a touch of grilled walnut, all very well defined and terroir-expressive. The well-balanced palate delivers the same concentration and verve as the Les Champs Gain, and turns quite saline toward the finish, which lingers wonderfully. This is a class act, but try to resist temptation for the first 4–5 years.Inc. VAT£791.09 -
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(3x75cl) 2009Vinous (98)
The 2009 Montrachet Grand Cru glistens in the glass, a silver sheen, almost iridescent. The bouquet is an absolute knockout: razor-sharp precision, pristine mineralité, seamlessly integrated oak with scents of lime flower and lemon curd. Curiously, it reminds me of a Meursault Perrières from Jean-Marc Roulot! The palate does not disappoint. It is beautifully balanced with perfect acidity. It feels tightly coiled with bound up energy to the point where you almost forget it celebrates its tenth birthday next year. It epitomises everything great about both this vineyard and the domaine. Brilliant. Tasted at Empire restaurant in Hong Kong.Inc. VAT£5,479.56 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
Still in barrel, after one racking. Less than a barrel so topped up with stones from the vineyard! Pale in colour with a breath-taking elegance of bouquet. A degree of fruit way over and above the Bâtard. Quite ripe too, with a light peach and honeysuckle note, but so sumptuous. Really light and airy at the same time. Fabulous! Drink from 2030-2040.Inc. VAT£1,663.32 -
(1x75cl) 2022Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
One barrel which is by measure – 280 litres, made with new dowels but one year old ends. A fuller yellow, with massive energy, multiple fruits through the yellow and white spectra, yet also rich summer flowers. Impressive density as one would hope, then firm acidity behind, still such a baby, and then suddenly the wine kicks on to another dimension at the finish, with a reprise of all the fruits and a greater sense of harmony. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£1,143.72 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Mid lemon. The bouquet indicates a surprising breadth of flavour, as if this were a riper spot, and the attack continues in the same fashion, before the wine tightens up at the back in a crystalline fashion, as the stones take over. Very much a food wine, and one which will reward ageing. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£480.72 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
A particular favourite at Domaine Marc Colin, En Montceau faces south-west with a strong marl content in the soil. The bouquet offers a touch of gunflint or graphite without being overly reductive Slightly saline, En Montceau will be a keeper. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£454.40 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru unfurls beautifully in the glass, revealing scents of honeysuckle, white tea, jasmine and dried honey, all very well defined. The well-balanced palate shows a touch of reduction on the entry, veins of white chocolate/praline infusing the citrus fruit, and a touch of toffee apple on the concentrated finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£118.92 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has a wonderful bouquet with mineral-laden citrus fruit, quite understated at first yet there is superb delineation and focus. The palate is very well balanced with a crisp line of acidity. There is a patina of new oak to be subsumed, so wait another 12 to 18 months because this is a top-notch Saint-Aubin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£508.40 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has a tight nose that demands aeration, and there is an oatmeal element that just impedes across the fruit profile. The palate is rounded on the entry, slightly honeyed, and it makes me wonder if there was any botrytised fruit in the mix? Attractive…and it manifests more precision and sapidity in the glass. Bottled under Diam 30. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£364.32 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois was aged in 20% new oak without any foudres. It has a slightly more involving bouquet compared to the Saint Aubin La Combe, with notes of green apple, sea spray, something saline and perhaps even a distant tang of kelp. The palate is very well balanced with a fine thread of acidity. Focused and beautifully poised, it leaves it to the last moment to fan out and deliver the concentration that the growing season bestowed. It kind of plays with you, but that just makes you love it more. This is superb.Inc. VAT£140.93
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)
The 2019 Mangot is inky, rich and explosive right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, blood orange, licorice and new leather give this plush Pessac-Léognan plenty of character. Soft contours add to its immediacy and overall appeal.In Bond£216.00 -
(6x150cl) 2020Wine Advocate (94)
The 2020 Mangot has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of cherries, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's pure and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, mouthwateringly chalky finish. This is a brilliant wine that sells for a song and which surpasses many of its more well-known neighbors.In Bond£198.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2020 Mangot has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of cherries, wild berries, rose petals, blood orange and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's pure and vibrant, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, mouthwateringly chalky finish. This is a brilliant wine that sells for a song and which surpasses many of its more well-known neighbors.In Bond£107.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.In Bond£131.00 -
(1x300cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.In Bond£132.00 -
(1x600cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.In Bond£208.00 -
(6x150cl) 2021James Suckling (92-93)
This is vibrant and textured with firm and fine tannins. Medium body with notes of sandalwood, mulberries, raspberries and dried flowers. Attractively perfumed and textured. From organically grown grapes.In Bond£215.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.In Bond£272.50 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of sweet cherries, petals and licorice introduce the 2022 Château Mangot, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine that's suave and multidimensional, its concentrated core of lively fruit built around sweet, powdery tannins. It's the finest Mangot I've tasted to date, and a decade from now, readers will have a lot of fun including this in blind tastings against more famous names.In Bond£118.50 -
(12x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.In Bond£228.00 -
(6x150cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.In Bond£238.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (94)
A blend of 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Château Mangot displays a rare combination of immediate charm and underlying structure. It reveals aromas of mulberries, fresh licorice, rose petals, bay leaf and pencil shavings, subtly accented by coriander. Dense and deep, layered and structured, it is built around a lively core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, saline and ethereal finish.In Bond£121.50 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (84-86)
The 2021 Manoir de Gay has a light blackberry and sous-bois scented nose that needs more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, leathery black fruit with a saline finish. Not bad, though it lacks real excitement.In Bond£133.50 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs Gain 1er Cru has a touch more mineralité on the nose compared to the Les Chenevottes, touches of gypsum and oyster shell intermingling with light white linen scents. The palate is very well balanced and beautifully poised, with entrancing white peach and nectarine notes toward the irresistible finish. Yes, yes, yes!In Bond£653.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vides Bourses 1er Cru presents a complex nose of citrus fruit, popcorn and a touch of grilled walnut, all very well defined and terroir-expressive. The well-balanced palate delivers the same concentration and verve as the Les Champs Gain, and turns quite saline toward the finish, which lingers wonderfully. This is a class act, but try to resist temptation for the first 4–5 years.In Bond£640.00 -
In Bond£967.00 -
In Bond£860.00 -
(3x75cl) 2009Vinous (98)
The 2009 Montrachet Grand Cru glistens in the glass, a silver sheen, almost iridescent. The bouquet is an absolute knockout: razor-sharp precision, pristine mineralité, seamlessly integrated oak with scents of lime flower and lemon curd. Curiously, it reminds me of a Meursault Perrières from Jean-Marc Roulot! The palate does not disappoint. It is beautifully balanced with perfect acidity. It feels tightly coiled with bound up energy to the point where you almost forget it celebrates its tenth birthday next year. It epitomises everything great about both this vineyard and the domaine. Brilliant. Tasted at Empire restaurant in Hong Kong.In Bond£4,557.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
Still in barrel, after one racking. Less than a barrel so topped up with stones from the vineyard! Pale in colour with a breath-taking elegance of bouquet. A degree of fruit way over and above the Bâtard. Quite ripe too, with a light peach and honeysuckle note, but so sumptuous. Really light and airy at the same time. Fabulous! Drink from 2030-2040.In Bond£1,383.00 -
(1x75cl) 2022Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
One barrel which is by measure – 280 litres, made with new dowels but one year old ends. A fuller yellow, with massive energy, multiple fruits through the yellow and white spectra, yet also rich summer flowers. Impressive density as one would hope, then firm acidity behind, still such a baby, and then suddenly the wine kicks on to another dimension at the finish, with a reprise of all the fruits and a greater sense of harmony. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£950.00 -
In Bond£417.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Mid lemon. The bouquet indicates a surprising breadth of flavour, as if this were a riper spot, and the attack continues in the same fashion, before the wine tightens up at the back in a crystalline fashion, as the stones take over. Very much a food wine, and one which will reward ageing. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£382.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
A particular favourite at Domaine Marc Colin, En Montceau faces south-west with a strong marl content in the soil. The bouquet offers a touch of gunflint or graphite without being overly reductive Slightly saline, En Montceau will be a keeper. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£358.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru unfurls beautifully in the glass, revealing scents of honeysuckle, white tea, jasmine and dried honey, all very well defined. The well-balanced palate shows a touch of reduction on the entry, veins of white chocolate/praline infusing the citrus fruit, and a touch of toffee apple on the concentrated finish. Excellent.In Bond£96.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has a wonderful bouquet with mineral-laden citrus fruit, quite understated at first yet there is superb delineation and focus. The palate is very well balanced with a crisp line of acidity. There is a patina of new oak to be subsumed, so wait another 12 to 18 months because this is a top-notch Saint-Aubin. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£403.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has a tight nose that demands aeration, and there is an oatmeal element that just impedes across the fruit profile. The palate is rounded on the entry, slightly honeyed, and it makes me wonder if there was any botrytised fruit in the mix? Attractive…and it manifests more precision and sapidity in the glass. Bottled under Diam 30. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£285.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois was aged in 20% new oak without any foudres. It has a slightly more involving bouquet compared to the Saint Aubin La Combe, with notes of green apple, sea spray, something saline and perhaps even a distant tang of kelp. The palate is very well balanced with a fine thread of acidity. Focused and beautifully poised, it leaves it to the last moment to fan out and deliver the concentration that the growing season bestowed. It kind of plays with you, but that just makes you love it more. This is superb.In Bond£114.00

