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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(1x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£140.93 -
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(6x75cl) 2018Inc. VAT£870.98 -
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Vinous (91)
The 2020 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse Vieilles Vignes, from 50 to 60-year old vines, was the first cuvée to be bottled this year. The nose has superior definition to the regular cuvée with green apple and granite. The palate is well balanced, very elegant with hints of ginger and blackberry leaf on the slightly honeyed finish. Lovely.Inc. VAT£430.01 -
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(6x150cl) 2009Experience the rich taste of the Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias 2009, a notable blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grape varietals from the esteemed Oratoire St Martin winery in the Rhône region of France. This organic wine is cultivated on a unique land graced with rich limestone soils that shape its distinctive character. Undergoing a whole-bunch fermentation in truncated wooden vats, it epitomises expert wine crafting. The wine is then matured in large oak barrels, further enhancing the depth and complexity. On the palate, the Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias 2009 offers robust, spicy notes with extended, nuanced flavours of dark and red fruits, making it an exceptional choice for the discerning connoisseur. Year after year, Oratoire St Martin continues to uphold time-honoured winemaking traditions, ensuring that each vintage meets unparalleled standards of excellence. Indulge in the Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias 2009 – a fine wine that encapsulates the soul of the Cairanne terroir.
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(1x75cl) 1996Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87)
Very good red-ruby color. Wilder, somewhat rustic aromas of roasted plum and leather. Fat but vinous, with a strong leathery flavor. Rustic but rather full for this wine, and lush on the back end. No shortage of personality.Inc. VAT£53.05 -
(12x75cl) 2004Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)
(60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 10% cabernet franc) Bright ruby-red. Slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet and licorice. Fairly dense if a bit chunky, with moderately sweet flavors of dark berries, licorice and shoe polish. Could use a bit more cut, but offers good fruit and texture, and finishes with reasonably sweet tannins.Inc. VAT£453.67 -
Wine Spectator (92-95)
Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959. Score range: 92-95 -JSInc. VAT£398.64 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
This was in a carafe for at least five hours before tasting, and is a good reminder that you should not be nervous to leave these in contact with oxygen - the architecture can easily hold the fruit. Pretty spicy overall, full of tannic grip, dark and plush plum and greengage fruits, sage, cinnamon and crayon. Delicious, such a great value wine, one of the 'open now' wines of the tasting, exactly what you hope for when heading towards this price point of wine, and so rarely get.Inc. VAT£493.90 -
(12x75cl) 2012Wine Enthusiast (94)
This powerful wine is dense with rich tannins and black fruits that are balanced. Full and concentrated, it's a wine with great potential.Inc. VAT£392.47 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.Inc. VAT£471.84 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.Inc. VAT£222.72 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. VAT£266.04 -
(1x150cl) 2017James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. VAT£77.04 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. VAT£267.96 -
(3x300cl) 2017James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. VAT£443.04 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.Inc. VAT£166.32 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.Inc. VAT£359.95 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.Inc. VAT£292.97 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.Inc. VAT£334.75 -
(1x150cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.Inc. VAT£73.61 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.Inc. VAT£165.38
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(1x75cl) 2021In Bond£114.00 -
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In Bond£94.00 -
In Bond£568.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018In Bond£705.15 -
In Bond£152.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse Vieilles Vignes, from 50 to 60-year old vines, was the first cuvée to be bottled this year. The nose has superior definition to the regular cuvée with green apple and granite. The palate is well balanced, very elegant with hints of ginger and blackberry leaf on the slightly honeyed finish. Lovely.In Bond£317.00 -
In Bond£182.00 -
In Bond£140.00 -
In Bond£144.00 -
(6x150cl) 2009Experience the rich taste of the Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias 2009, a notable blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grape varietals from the esteemed Oratoire St Martin winery in the Rhône region of France. This organic wine is cultivated on a unique land graced with rich limestone soils that shape its distinctive character. Undergoing a whole-bunch fermentation in truncated wooden vats, it epitomises expert wine crafting. The wine is then matured in large oak barrels, further enhancing the depth and complexity. On the palate, the Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias 2009 offers robust, spicy notes with extended, nuanced flavours of dark and red fruits, making it an exceptional choice for the discerning connoisseur. Year after year, Oratoire St Martin continues to uphold time-honoured winemaking traditions, ensuring that each vintage meets unparalleled standards of excellence. Indulge in the Oratoire St Martin Cairanne Haut Coustias 2009 – a fine wine that encapsulates the soul of the Cairanne terroir.
In Bond£224.00 -
(1x75cl) 1996Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87)
Very good red-ruby color. Wilder, somewhat rustic aromas of roasted plum and leather. Fat but vinous, with a strong leathery flavor. Rustic but rather full for this wine, and lush on the back end. No shortage of personality.In Bond£41.00 -
(12x75cl) 2004Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85-88)
(60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 10% cabernet franc) Bright ruby-red. Slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet and licorice. Fairly dense if a bit chunky, with moderately sweet flavors of dark berries, licorice and shoe polish. Could use a bit more cut, but offers good fruit and texture, and finishes with reasonably sweet tannins.In Bond£346.00 -
Wine Spectator (92-95)
Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959. Score range: 92-95 -JSIn Bond£295.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
This was in a carafe for at least five hours before tasting, and is a good reminder that you should not be nervous to leave these in contact with oxygen - the architecture can easily hold the fruit. Pretty spicy overall, full of tannic grip, dark and plush plum and greengage fruits, sage, cinnamon and crayon. Delicious, such a great value wine, one of the 'open now' wines of the tasting, exactly what you hope for when heading towards this price point of wine, and so rarely get.In Bond£373.00 -
(12x75cl) 2012Wine Enthusiast (94)
This powerful wine is dense with rich tannins and black fruits that are balanced. Full and concentrated, it's a wine with great potential.In Bond£295.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.In Bond£356.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
Ruby red in colour, with cherry pit, sage, rosemary, orange peel, sappy and ready to go. Does exactly what you want it to do, delivering Left Bank, St Estèphe character, unfussy, old school, tasty. In its drinking window. Cazes family owners.In Bond£167.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond£184.50 -
(1x150cl) 2017James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond£58.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond£198.50 -
(3x300cl) 2017James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond£332.00 -
James Suckling (92-93)
The density for the vintage is impressive with dark-berry and cherry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Linear and driven.In Bond£120.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.In Bond£260.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
This is very dense and lively with blueberry and blackberry character. Lots of purple fruit at the end. Full body and powerful tannins. Spicy undertones with hints of black tea.In Bond£217.50 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.In Bond£239.00 -
(1x150cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.In Bond£56.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Coming from the Cazes team, the 2019 Château Ormes De Pez is gorgeous and shines in the vintage. Pure crème de cassis, mulberries, leafy herbs, Asian spices, and lead pencil all emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied 2019 has the vintage’s pure, focused, elegant style while staying ripe, supple, and textured. The balance is spot on, and it's going to hit maturity in roughly 8-10 years and have two decades of prime drinking.In Bond£124.50

