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 (96)
Limpid violet. Displays seductively perfumed raspberry preserve, exotic spice and lavender oil qualities on the nose, along with hints of incense and smoky minerals. Juicy, seamless and energetic on the palate, offering intense red berry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that show outstanding clarity and spicy cut. Fine-grained tannins frame a strikingly long, penetrating finish that shows superb red fruit- and mineral-driven persistence.Inc. VAT£502.84 -
Vinous (94)
Opaque ruby. An array of ripe red and blue fruit and floral scents are joined by suggestions of dark chocolate, lavender and baking spices. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering deep-pitched bitter cherry, black raspberry and cola flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Aeration brings energy and a sweeter cast to the wine. Closes very long and taut, with resonating spiciness and steadily building tannins.Inc. VAT£500.38 -
Vinous (94)
Opaque ruby. Heady dark berry, candied licorice and Indian spice aromas are brightened by a suave mineral nuance. Juicy, incisive and pure on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and spicecake flavors that take on weight with aeration. The spicy quality dominates the very long, penetrating finish, which features smooth tannins and a sexy floral pastille nuance.Inc. VAT£1,102.78 -
James Suckling (98)
I tasted this and I thought of the great Rayas from the late 1980s. Full body, bright fruit and a creamy texture. Its purity of fruit is amazing with dark berry, spice, meat and dried flowers. The first vintage of this was 2009. Made from old vines planted in the 1940s. Aged three years in demi mouie. Very low sulfur too. Drink or holdInc. VAT£823.18 -
Wine Spectator (97)
This is cut from different cloth, with beguiling loganberry, açai berry and raspberry fruit seamlessly melded with dried star anise, singed cinnamon and black tea notes, all carried by substantial yet remarkably silky tannins. A light echo of iron pervades the finish, adding extra cut to the copious fruit and spice elements. Hard to resist now but should cruise in the cellar. Drink now through 2032. 350 cases made.Inc. VAT£915.64 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Tasting like a Grand Cru from Chambertin, the 2013 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Arioso is 100% Grenache from the Pignan plateau that spent three years in barrel, on lees, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Black cherry, forest floor, spring flowers, damp earth, and spice all flow to a medium-bodied, ethereally textured, seamless 2013 that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. Again, this is unquestionably a Burgundy lover’s Châteauneuf, and it shines more for its nuance, elegance, and complex more so than outright power and richness. With bright, yet integrated acidity and ample, sweet tannin, it’s a sensational 2013 and one of the best from the vintage.Inc. VAT£888.04 -
Inc. VAT£888.04 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous - Josh Raynolds (94-97)
Deep shimmering magenta. Intensely perfumed, sharply delineated raspberry and boysenberry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers and exotic spices, and a subtle touch of earthiness emerges as the wine opens up. Palate-staining red and blue fruit, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors deepen steadily through the midpalate. Blends power and delicacy with a sure hand and finishes extremely long and spicy, with repeating red berry and floral character and fine-grained, harmonious tannins that come in late.Inc. VAT£785.15 -
(6x75cl) 2018Wine Spectator (96)
Very expressive, with seductive, gently mulled plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors seamlessly layered together, while hints of black tea, singed anise, apple wood, incense and warm earth filter through on the finish. A long, mouthwatering mineral note echoes to the last moment. Gorgeous. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 29 cases imported.Inc. VAT£884.69 -
Inc. VAT£765.20 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88)
Deep, bright ruby-red. Musky, rather wild aromas of black raspberry, espresso, chocolate, leather and meat. Sweet, soft and stuffed with raspberry, plum and leather flavors. A pliant midweight that finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and lingering notes of leather and pepper.Inc. VAT£732.41 -
(12x75cl) 2008Wine Advocate (91)
Similar in style to the 2008 Bon Pasteur, the dark ruby/plum-colored 2008 Rouget is unquestionably a sleeper of the vintage. Notes of mulberries, black currants and sandy, loamy soil as well as a lush, seductive, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and good purity as well as depth suggest it can be drunk now and over the next decade or more.Inc. VAT£696.58 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.Inc. VAT£430.01 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.Inc. VAT£526.01 -
(12x75cl) 2019James Suckling (95-96)
This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.Inc. VAT£466.75 -
(3x150cl) 2019James Suckling (95-96)
This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.Inc. VAT£283.18 -
James Suckling (95-96)
This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.Inc. VAT£497.95 -
(12x37.5cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.Inc. VAT£308.38 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.Inc. VAT£527.95 -
(1x300cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.Inc. VAT£247.58 -
(1x600cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.Inc. VAT£437.57 -
(3x150cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.Inc. VAT£299.98 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.Inc. VAT£254.60 -
(12x37.5cl) 2021James Suckling (93-94)
I like the round tannins and juicy mouth-feel to this wine, showing softness and focus. Medium body. Pleasant redcurrant and chocolate undertones.Inc. VAT£316.40 -
(6x75cl) 2023James Suckling (96-97)
A full and juicy red with plum, chocolate, and toasted oak that impress right away. It’s layered and intense with lots of flavor at the finish, going on for minutes. Better than 2022.Expected Price Range£184 - £218 -
(3x75cl) 2013Jancis Robinson (18)
Fairly light though elegant nose and then wonderfully tightly knit on the palate. A real future over-performer. Enormous finesse. Succulent. Long but not galumphing.Inc. VAT£2,180.65 -
Experience the elegance and subtlety of the fêted Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017. Crafted by Domaine Guy Roulot, one of Burgundy's leading artisans, this wine is a true reflection of its esteemed Terroir in Meursault. Revel in an immaculate blend of opulence and restraint, reflecting Roulot's deep commitment to sustainable, biodynamic viticulture.
Produced from vines dating back to 1937, this Meursault 1er Cru offers a delicate expression of Chardonnay. Pervading, yet never aggressive, its minerality is poised alongside zesty citrus, fresh apple, and nuanced oak accents. An unwavering focus on detail and precision in the cellar yields a complex structure and prolonged finish, a testimony to the mastery and tradition Roulot embodies.
Savour the Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017, a wine that not merely stands the test of time, but enhances with each passing year.
Inc. VAT£463.32 -
(3x75cl) 2017Experience the elegance and subtlety of the fêted Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017. Crafted by Domaine Guy Roulot, one of Burgundy's leading artisans, this wine is a true reflection of its esteemed Terroir in Meursault. Revel in an immaculate blend of opulence and restraint, reflecting Roulot's deep commitment to sustainable, biodynamic viticulture.
Produced from vines dating back to 1937, this Meursault 1er Cru offers a delicate expression of Chardonnay. Pervading, yet never aggressive, its minerality is poised alongside zesty citrus, fresh apple, and nuanced oak accents. An unwavering focus on detail and precision in the cellar yields a complex structure and prolonged finish, a testimony to the mastery and tradition Roulot embodies.
Savour the Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017, a wine that not merely stands the test of time, but enhances with each passing year.
Inc. VAT£1,835.96 -
Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères 2021 epitomises the elegance and precision synonymous with Jean-Marc Roulot’s esteemed domaines. Cultivated in the sole vineyard of Clos des Bouchères, this exquisite wine is crafted from carefully selected Chardonnay grapes grown on limestone-rich soils, imparting a distinctive minerality. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve purity and enhanced by subtle oak ageing in French barrels, the 2021 vintage exhibits a luminous golden hue with aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and a hint of almond. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and rich texture, culminating in a persistent, refined finish. Ideal for pairing with shellfish, poultry, or creamy cheeses, this Meursault 1er Cru is a testament to Roulot’s commitment to quality and terroir expression. A sublime addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. VAT£1,305.56 -
Vinous (88)
Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Reticent stony aromas and flavors of lime, menthol and minerals. Then surprisingly fleshy and subtly sweet in the mouth but without quite the cut promised by the nose. Finishes with good lingering menthol minerality.Inc. VAT£2,322.80
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Vinous (96)
Limpid violet. Displays seductively perfumed raspberry preserve, exotic spice and lavender oil qualities on the nose, along with hints of incense and smoky minerals. Juicy, seamless and energetic on the palate, offering intense red berry liqueur, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that show outstanding clarity and spicy cut. Fine-grained tannins frame a strikingly long, penetrating finish that shows superb red fruit- and mineral-driven persistence.In Bond£403.00 -
Vinous (94)
Opaque ruby. An array of ripe red and blue fruit and floral scents are joined by suggestions of dark chocolate, lavender and baking spices. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering deep-pitched bitter cherry, black raspberry and cola flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Aeration brings energy and a sweeter cast to the wine. Closes very long and taut, with resonating spiciness and steadily building tannins.In Bond£397.00 -
Vinous (94)
Opaque ruby. Heady dark berry, candied licorice and Indian spice aromas are brightened by a suave mineral nuance. Juicy, incisive and pure on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and spicecake flavors that take on weight with aeration. The spicy quality dominates the very long, penetrating finish, which features smooth tannins and a sexy floral pastille nuance.In Bond£899.00 -
James Suckling (98)
I tasted this and I thought of the great Rayas from the late 1980s. Full body, bright fruit and a creamy texture. Its purity of fruit is amazing with dark berry, spice, meat and dried flowers. The first vintage of this was 2009. Made from old vines planted in the 1940s. Aged three years in demi mouie. Very low sulfur too. Drink or holdIn Bond£666.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
This is cut from different cloth, with beguiling loganberry, açai berry and raspberry fruit seamlessly melded with dried star anise, singed cinnamon and black tea notes, all carried by substantial yet remarkably silky tannins. A light echo of iron pervades the finish, adding extra cut to the copious fruit and spice elements. Hard to resist now but should cruise in the cellar. Drink now through 2032. 350 cases made.In Bond£747.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Tasting like a Grand Cru from Chambertin, the 2013 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Arioso is 100% Grenache from the Pignan plateau that spent three years in barrel, on lees, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Black cherry, forest floor, spring flowers, damp earth, and spice all flow to a medium-bodied, ethereally textured, seamless 2013 that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. Again, this is unquestionably a Burgundy lover’s Châteauneuf, and it shines more for its nuance, elegance, and complex more so than outright power and richness. With bright, yet integrated acidity and ample, sweet tannin, it’s a sensational 2013 and one of the best from the vintage.In Bond£724.00 -
In Bond£724.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous - Josh Raynolds (94-97)
Deep shimmering magenta. Intensely perfumed, sharply delineated raspberry and boysenberry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers and exotic spices, and a subtle touch of earthiness emerges as the wine opens up. Palate-staining red and blue fruit, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors deepen steadily through the midpalate. Blends power and delicacy with a sure hand and finishes extremely long and spicy, with repeating red berry and floral character and fine-grained, harmonious tannins that come in late.In Bond£635.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018Wine Spectator (96)
Very expressive, with seductive, gently mulled plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors seamlessly layered together, while hints of black tea, singed anise, apple wood, incense and warm earth filter through on the finish. A long, mouthwatering mineral note echoes to the last moment. Gorgeous. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 29 cases imported.In Bond£718.00 -
In Bond£617.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88)
Deep, bright ruby-red. Musky, rather wild aromas of black raspberry, espresso, chocolate, leather and meat. Sweet, soft and stuffed with raspberry, plum and leather flavors. A pliant midweight that finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and lingering notes of leather and pepper.In Bond£569.00 -
(12x75cl) 2008Wine Advocate (91)
Similar in style to the 2008 Bon Pasteur, the dark ruby/plum-colored 2008 Rouget is unquestionably a sleeper of the vintage. Notes of mulberries, black currants and sandy, loamy soil as well as a lush, seductive, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and good purity as well as depth suggest it can be drunk now and over the next decade or more.In Bond£542.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.In Bond£317.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.In Bond£397.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019James Suckling (95-96)
This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.In Bond£349.00 -
(3x150cl) 2019James Suckling (95-96)
This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.In Bond£216.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.In Bond£375.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.In Bond£237.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.In Bond£400.00 -
(1x300cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.In Bond£193.00 -
(1x600cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.In Bond£338.00 -
(3x150cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.In Bond£230.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.In Bond£191.50 -
(12x37.5cl) 2021James Suckling (93-94)
I like the round tannins and juicy mouth-feel to this wine, showing softness and focus. Medium body. Pleasant redcurrant and chocolate undertones.In Bond£243.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023James Suckling (96-97)
A full and juicy red with plum, chocolate, and toasted oak that impress right away. It’s layered and intense with lots of flavor at the finish, going on for minutes. Better than 2022.Expected Price Range£184 - £218 -
(3x75cl) 2013Jancis Robinson (18)
Fairly light though elegant nose and then wonderfully tightly knit on the palate. A real future over-performer. Enormous finesse. Succulent. Long but not galumphing.In Bond£1,808.25 -
Experience the elegance and subtlety of the fêted Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017. Crafted by Domaine Guy Roulot, one of Burgundy's leading artisans, this wine is a true reflection of its esteemed Terroir in Meursault. Revel in an immaculate blend of opulence and restraint, reflecting Roulot's deep commitment to sustainable, biodynamic viticulture.
Produced from vines dating back to 1937, this Meursault 1er Cru offers a delicate expression of Chardonnay. Pervading, yet never aggressive, its minerality is poised alongside zesty citrus, fresh apple, and nuanced oak accents. An unwavering focus on detail and precision in the cellar yields a complex structure and prolonged finish, a testimony to the mastery and tradition Roulot embodies.
Savour the Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017, a wine that not merely stands the test of time, but enhances with each passing year.
Inc. VAT£459.60 -
(3x75cl) 2017Experience the elegance and subtlety of the fêted Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017. Crafted by Domaine Guy Roulot, one of Burgundy's leading artisans, this wine is a true reflection of its esteemed Terroir in Meursault. Revel in an immaculate blend of opulence and restraint, reflecting Roulot's deep commitment to sustainable, biodynamic viticulture.
Produced from vines dating back to 1937, this Meursault 1er Cru offers a delicate expression of Chardonnay. Pervading, yet never aggressive, its minerality is poised alongside zesty citrus, fresh apple, and nuanced oak accents. An unwavering focus on detail and precision in the cellar yields a complex structure and prolonged finish, a testimony to the mastery and tradition Roulot embodies.
Savour the Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017, a wine that not merely stands the test of time, but enhances with each passing year.
In Bond£1,521.00 -
Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères 2021 epitomises the elegance and precision synonymous with Jean-Marc Roulot’s esteemed domaines. Cultivated in the sole vineyard of Clos des Bouchères, this exquisite wine is crafted from carefully selected Chardonnay grapes grown on limestone-rich soils, imparting a distinctive minerality. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve purity and enhanced by subtle oak ageing in French barrels, the 2021 vintage exhibits a luminous golden hue with aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and a hint of almond. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and rich texture, culminating in a persistent, refined finish. Ideal for pairing with shellfish, poultry, or creamy cheeses, this Meursault 1er Cru is a testament to Roulot’s commitment to quality and terroir expression. A sublime addition to any fine wine collection.
In Bond£1,082.00 -
Vinous (88)
Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Reticent stony aromas and flavors of lime, menthol and minerals. Then surprisingly fleshy and subtly sweet in the mouth but without quite the cut promised by the nose. Finishes with good lingering menthol minerality.In Bond£1,915.00

