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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(3x150cl) 2020Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is expressive on the nose with dark berry fruit, sous-bois, just a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, ripe red cherry mixed with allspice and white pepper, segueing into a quite a concentrated finish with a long spicy after that might deceive you into think there are stems here. One of my picks from Taupenot-Merme this year.Inc. VAT£896.35 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is expressive on the nose with dark berry fruit, sous-bois, just a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, ripe red cherry mixed with allspice and white pepper, segueing into a quite a concentrated finish with a long spicy after that might deceive you into think there are stems here. One of my picks from Taupenot-Merme this year.Inc. VAT£646.32 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has a vivid and lively bouquet with effervescent red fruit laced with minerals. This positively leaps from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a keen line of acidity, fresh and tensile with a bright, peppery finish with ample salinity to get the saliva flowing. An excellent La Riotte.Inc. VAT£722.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2016 Morey Saint Denis Village has a more open and expressive, perhaps more vivacious bouquet than the Chambolle-Musigny. This is very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, very well balanced with a superb line of acidity and a natural, you could say almost effortless finish that is a joy. What a great village cru this is.Inc. VAT£91.73 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Village has quite a lot of sucrosity on the nose, where touches of fig and orange peel mix with the red and blue fruit. More like a Chambolle-Musigny, perhaps? The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a core of black fruit laced with graphite, and a well-defined, structured finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£121.73 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (90-92)
The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Village has a vibrant, quite minty bouquet that is forward and full of beans. It develops lovely floral scents of roses petals and iris with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine structured that one expects from a Morey and delivers striking salinity and spiciness on the finish. Superb.Inc. VAT£531.54 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Pruliers is one of the more immediate of the 1er Crus at Taupenot-Merme. A burst of dark red fruit flows through to the juicy, expressive finish. The firm tannins need time to soften, but I don’t see the Pruliers ever becoming as refined as the very best wines in this lineup. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2025.Inc. VAT£164.52 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a temptress of a nose, with open, welcoming red cherry, crushed strawberry and subtle mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. There is plenty of tightly knitted fruit here, and a patina of oak that is still to be assimilated, but also wonderful detail and subtlety on the sublime, sophisticated finish. This has enormous potential. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure)Inc. VAT£503.52 -
Vinous (92+)
The 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru evinces a more modern style on the nose with pure and opulent black cherries, fig and sloes. It comes across as a bit of a crowd pleaser but it is undeniably attractive. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin and well judged acidity. There is plenty of extraction here and a carapace of quality new oak, but it seems to work well. It should become a noble Nuits Saint-Georges with a few years in bottle. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 30 closure)Inc. VAT£526.32 -
Burghound (92)
There is a background whiff of volatile acidity that adds a bit of lift to the notably ripe aromas of black cherry, cassis, earth and the sauvage. The rich, full-bodied, concentrated and muscular flavors evidence focused power on the balanced, long, rustic and markedly firm finish. This is a wine to buy and forget that you own it as it has excellent development potential.Inc. VAT£358.32 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a backward bouquet that demands coaxing, scents of dark berry fruit, leather and sous-bois, with brown spices and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite linear in style, it politely refuses to fan out on the finish. If you are looking for a strict and slightly backward Les Pruliers then this is the place to come.Inc. VAT£582.72 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has quite a heavy reduction on the nose that suppresses the fruit at the moment, but it feels well defined and time should lift that veil. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins, gentle grip and a little sapidity towards the marine-influenced finish. Give this two or three years in bottle as there is a quite delicious and satisfying NSG. here. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£570.80 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2019 Saint-Romain Village has a lifted bouquet with raspberry and light strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, a little austere in style with a lightly spiced finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£240.80 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)
The 2017 Tauzinat L'Hermitage has developed into a lovely wine. Plump, juicy and inviting, the 2017 is simply impeccable, not to mention incredibly delicious. Sweet tobacco, chocolate, black cherry, and dark spice all meld together in this racy yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Best of all, the 2017 is a terrific value. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£149.29 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)
The 2017 Tauzinat L'Hermitage has developed into a lovely wine. Plump, juicy and inviting, the 2017 is simply impeccable, not to mention incredibly delicious. Sweet tobacco, chocolate, black cherry, and dark spice all meld together in this racy yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Best of all, the 2017 is a terrific value. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£287.20 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92+)
The 2018 Tauzinat l’Hermitage has quite a refined and harmonious bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry, melted tar and light incense aromas. I appreciate the way it unfolds. The palate is medium-bodied with supple yet quite firm tannins, but what I really love about this is the cashmere finish that has a spring in its step. Excellent.Inc. VAT£149.29 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru is matured with 30% whole bunch and 50% new oak. It has a very attractive bouquet of brambly red fruit, rose petals and light undergrowth aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers a dash of white pepper on the opening. Well balanced, with quite a structured and serious finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£251.89 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru I includes 50% whole bunch and 30% new oak. Pascal Marchand said that this is an example of "infusion" winemaking, not seeing many punchdowns during cuvaison. The bouquet is very perfumed; cracked black pepper and tertiary aromas slightly occlude the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, leading to an elegant, peppery finish. Very much a lighter style from Tawse. I am not sure it has long-term potential but that is a moot point as it is so delicious.Inc. VAT£268.32 -
(6x75cl) 2023Burghound (89-91)
Pungent aromas of reduction and wood toast are all that can be discerned on the brooding nose. By contrast, there is good punch to the smoky medium weight flavors that are generous and quite rich while maintaining good balance on the nicely persistent finale. This could use better depth but that should come in time.Inc. VAT£324.80 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Beaune Teurons 1er Cru contains 25% whole bunch with 20% new oak. There was a bit of reduction on the nose here, but the palate is lively and expressive with candied red berry fruit, orange zest and fine mineralité. This should turn into a very delicious Beaune but it will need time.Inc. VAT£280.32 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Beaune Teurons 1er Cru comes across a little subdued on the nose but it opens in the glass, with red fruit, touches of black pepper, becoming quite floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine weight, lively red fruit with a touch of spice on the finish. Very fine.Inc. VAT£318.26 -
Burghound (91-93)
(Sweet Spot) (from Bas de Teurons). An elegant, pure and airy nose also freely reveals its aromas the essence of red currant, cherry and pretty floral nuances. The refined, energetic and well-detailed medium weight flavors possess a lacy mouthfeel while exuding a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere and beautifully long finale. This is lovely and very Teurons in style.Inc. VAT£402.80 -
Imbibing the Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is a truly exceptional experience. Crafted by renowned Burgundian winemakers Marchand & Tawse, the wine expresses the elegance and intensity of this celebrated duo's reputation. Their sustainable farming techniques, coupled with meticulous traditional wine-making processes, yield a wine of unrivalled quality and character.
Grapes harvested from the Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains vineyard, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region, are aged in wooden barrels to enhance the wine's aromatic profile. The 2018 vintage showcases splendid balance and structure, with notes of red fruits, earthy undertones and subtle hints of spice.
This superb wine, with its impressive complexity and length, is a testament to the expertise of Marchand & Tawse. The Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is surely a must-have for any discerning connoisseur's cellar.
Inc. VAT£124.13 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Imbibing the Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is a truly exceptional experience. Crafted by renowned Burgundian winemakers Marchand & Tawse, the wine expresses the elegance and intensity of this celebrated duo's reputation. Their sustainable farming techniques, coupled with meticulous traditional wine-making processes, yield a wine of unrivalled quality and character.
Grapes harvested from the Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains vineyard, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region, are aged in wooden barrels to enhance the wine's aromatic profile. The 2018 vintage showcases splendid balance and structure, with notes of red fruits, earthy undertones and subtle hints of spice.
This superb wine, with its impressive complexity and length, is a testament to the expertise of Marchand & Tawse. The Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is surely a must-have for any discerning connoisseur's cellar.
Inc. VAT£527.83 -
Hailing from the acclaimed wineries of Beaune, the heart and soul of Burgundy, the Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2019 is an expression of refined sophistication. This sublime Pinot Noir is crafted by the famed duo Pascal Marchand, a Canadian visionary, and Moray Tawse, an English enthusiast. Employing biodynamic farming and maturing in French oak barrels over 14-18 months, this vintage exudes commitment to tradition and quality.
The Tuvilains 1er Cru oozes complexity and elegance, with invigorating aromas of red fruits interspersed with delicate floral and spicy notes. The harmonious blend graces the palate with a silky texture, manifesting in a full-bodied, structured, and remarkably persistent finish. The Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2019 is emblematic of the distinguished terroir of Beaune, a symbol of French winemaking prowess.
Inc. VAT£389.60 -
Alexander Tawse, a distinguished producer in the coveted Beaune appellation, presents the Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2021. Cultivated on premier cru vineyards, the 2021 vintage benefits from optimal climatic conditions and meticulously hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes. The grapes undergo gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their expressive aromatics and vibrant acidity. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for twelve months in French oak barrels sourced from Nevers, imparting subtle complexity without overshadowing the fruit character. The terroir of Tuvilains, with its limestone-rich soils, bestows a refined minerality and elegant structure to the wine. This 1er Cru exemplifies the harmonious balance between tradition and modern vinification techniques, offering notes of red cherries, earthy undertones, and a lingering, silky finish. An exquisite choice for connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of Beaune’s terroir-driven expressions.
Inc. VAT£92.93 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2019 Bourgogne Rouge Vignes Blanches is 100% destemmed. It has a perfumed, rose-petal-infused nose of red berry fruit. The palate is soft and supple with good depth and balance, quite caressing in texture toward the dark chocolate tinged finish. 13.4% alcohol.Inc. VAT£183.89 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Pale lemon colour. A clean clear cut white fruit here. Riper apples start to show and a sense of the flesh from this clay-based but stone rich soil. Plenty of depth on the palate, this is very true to its origins. Just the right acidity to back up the finish. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Nov 2024.Inc. VAT£672.80 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Etelois was completely destemmed and has a reserved bouquet, quite earthy in style at first, featuring brambly red berry fruit. It becomes spicier with aeration, revealing hints of cumin and bay leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, smooth and beautifully balanced, the oak seamlessly integrated. It lingers nicely on the finish, completing a very composed and seductive Aux Etelois.Inc. VAT£431.15 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Etelois is 100% de-stemmed and contains 14.0° alcohol. Despite a touch of reduction, there are some lovely raspberry and blueberry fruit here, laced with pressed violets. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, gentle and caressing with a velvety smooth finish. This is superb.Inc. VAT£498.35
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(3x150cl) 2020
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is expressive on the nose with dark berry fruit, sous-bois, just a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, ripe red cherry mixed with allspice and white pepper, segueing into a quite a concentrated finish with a long spicy after that might deceive you into think there are stems here. One of my picks from Taupenot-Merme this year.In Bond£730.93 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is expressive on the nose with dark berry fruit, sous-bois, just a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, ripe red cherry mixed with allspice and white pepper, segueing into a quite a concentrated finish with a long spicy after that might deceive you into think there are stems here. One of my picks from Taupenot-Merme this year.In Bond£520.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has a vivid and lively bouquet with effervescent red fruit laced with minerals. This positively leaps from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a keen line of acidity, fresh and tensile with a bright, peppery finish with ample salinity to get the saliva flowing. An excellent La Riotte.In Bond£581.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2016 Morey Saint Denis Village has a more open and expressive, perhaps more vivacious bouquet than the Chambolle-Musigny. This is very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, very well balanced with a superb line of acidity and a natural, you could say almost effortless finish that is a joy. What a great village cru this is.In Bond£73.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Village has quite a lot of sucrosity on the nose, where touches of fig and orange peel mix with the red and blue fruit. More like a Chambolle-Musigny, perhaps? The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a core of black fruit laced with graphite, and a well-defined, structured finish. Fine.In Bond£98.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (90-92)
The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Village has a vibrant, quite minty bouquet that is forward and full of beans. It develops lovely floral scents of roses petals and iris with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine structured that one expects from a Morey and delivers striking salinity and spiciness on the finish. Superb.In Bond£423.71 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Les Pruliers is one of the more immediate of the 1er Crus at Taupenot-Merme. A burst of dark red fruit flows through to the juicy, expressive finish. The firm tannins need time to soften, but I don’t see the Pruliers ever becoming as refined as the very best wines in this lineup. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2025.In Bond£134.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a temptress of a nose, with open, welcoming red cherry, crushed strawberry and subtle mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. There is plenty of tightly knitted fruit here, and a patina of oak that is still to be assimilated, but also wonderful detail and subtlety on the sublime, sophisticated finish. This has enormous potential. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure)In Bond£401.00 -
Vinous (92+)
The 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru evinces a more modern style on the nose with pure and opulent black cherries, fig and sloes. It comes across as a bit of a crowd pleaser but it is undeniably attractive. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin and well judged acidity. There is plenty of extraction here and a carapace of quality new oak, but it seems to work well. It should become a noble Nuits Saint-Georges with a few years in bottle. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 30 closure)In Bond£420.00 -
Burghound (92)
There is a background whiff of volatile acidity that adds a bit of lift to the notably ripe aromas of black cherry, cassis, earth and the sauvage. The rich, full-bodied, concentrated and muscular flavors evidence focused power on the balanced, long, rustic and markedly firm finish. This is a wine to buy and forget that you own it as it has excellent development potential.In Bond£280.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a backward bouquet that demands coaxing, scents of dark berry fruit, leather and sous-bois, with brown spices and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite linear in style, it politely refuses to fan out on the finish. If you are looking for a strict and slightly backward Les Pruliers then this is the place to come.In Bond£467.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has quite a heavy reduction on the nose that suppresses the fruit at the moment, but it feels well defined and time should lift that veil. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins, gentle grip and a little sapidity towards the marine-influenced finish. Give this two or three years in bottle as there is a quite delicious and satisfying NSG. here. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£455.00 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2019 Saint-Romain Village has a lifted bouquet with raspberry and light strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, a little austere in style with a lightly spiced finish. Fine.In Bond£180.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)
The 2017 Tauzinat L'Hermitage has developed into a lovely wine. Plump, juicy and inviting, the 2017 is simply impeccable, not to mention incredibly delicious. Sweet tobacco, chocolate, black cherry, and dark spice all meld together in this racy yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Best of all, the 2017 is a terrific value. Tasted two times.In Bond£106.50 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)
The 2017 Tauzinat L'Hermitage has developed into a lovely wine. Plump, juicy and inviting, the 2017 is simply impeccable, not to mention incredibly delicious. Sweet tobacco, chocolate, black cherry, and dark spice all meld together in this racy yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Best of all, the 2017 is a terrific value. Tasted two times.In Bond£203.50 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92+)
The 2018 Tauzinat l’Hermitage has quite a refined and harmonious bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry, melted tar and light incense aromas. I appreciate the way it unfolds. The palate is medium-bodied with supple yet quite firm tannins, but what I really love about this is the cashmere finish that has a spring in its step. Excellent.In Bond£106.50 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru is matured with 30% whole bunch and 50% new oak. It has a very attractive bouquet of brambly red fruit, rose petals and light undergrowth aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers a dash of white pepper on the opening. Well balanced, with quite a structured and serious finish. Excellent.In Bond£192.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru I includes 50% whole bunch and 30% new oak. Pascal Marchand said that this is an example of "infusion" winemaking, not seeing many punchdowns during cuvaison. The bouquet is very perfumed; cracked black pepper and tertiary aromas slightly occlude the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, leading to an elegant, peppery finish. Very much a lighter style from Tawse. I am not sure it has long-term potential but that is a moot point as it is so delicious.In Bond£205.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Burghound (89-91)
Pungent aromas of reduction and wood toast are all that can be discerned on the brooding nose. By contrast, there is good punch to the smoky medium weight flavors that are generous and quite rich while maintaining good balance on the nicely persistent finale. This could use better depth but that should come in time.In Bond£250.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Beaune Teurons 1er Cru contains 25% whole bunch with 20% new oak. There was a bit of reduction on the nose here, but the palate is lively and expressive with candied red berry fruit, orange zest and fine mineralité. This should turn into a very delicious Beaune but it will need time.In Bond£215.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Beaune Teurons 1er Cru comes across a little subdued on the nose but it opens in the glass, with red fruit, touches of black pepper, becoming quite floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine weight, lively red fruit with a touch of spice on the finish. Very fine.In Bond£248.00 -
Burghound (91-93)
(Sweet Spot) (from Bas de Teurons). An elegant, pure and airy nose also freely reveals its aromas the essence of red currant, cherry and pretty floral nuances. The refined, energetic and well-detailed medium weight flavors possess a lacy mouthfeel while exuding a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere and beautifully long finale. This is lovely and very Teurons in style.In Bond£315.00 -
Imbibing the Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is a truly exceptional experience. Crafted by renowned Burgundian winemakers Marchand & Tawse, the wine expresses the elegance and intensity of this celebrated duo's reputation. Their sustainable farming techniques, coupled with meticulous traditional wine-making processes, yield a wine of unrivalled quality and character.
Grapes harvested from the Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains vineyard, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region, are aged in wooden barrels to enhance the wine's aromatic profile. The 2018 vintage showcases splendid balance and structure, with notes of red fruits, earthy undertones and subtle hints of spice.
This superb wine, with its impressive complexity and length, is a testament to the expertise of Marchand & Tawse. The Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is surely a must-have for any discerning connoisseur's cellar.
In Bond£100.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Imbibing the Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is a truly exceptional experience. Crafted by renowned Burgundian winemakers Marchand & Tawse, the wine expresses the elegance and intensity of this celebrated duo's reputation. Their sustainable farming techniques, coupled with meticulous traditional wine-making processes, yield a wine of unrivalled quality and character.
Grapes harvested from the Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains vineyard, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region, are aged in wooden barrels to enhance the wine's aromatic profile. The 2018 vintage showcases splendid balance and structure, with notes of red fruits, earthy undertones and subtle hints of spice.
This superb wine, with its impressive complexity and length, is a testament to the expertise of Marchand & Tawse. The Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2018 is surely a must-have for any discerning connoisseur's cellar.
In Bond£420.62 -
Hailing from the acclaimed wineries of Beaune, the heart and soul of Burgundy, the Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2019 is an expression of refined sophistication. This sublime Pinot Noir is crafted by the famed duo Pascal Marchand, a Canadian visionary, and Moray Tawse, an English enthusiast. Employing biodynamic farming and maturing in French oak barrels over 14-18 months, this vintage exudes commitment to tradition and quality.
The Tuvilains 1er Cru oozes complexity and elegance, with invigorating aromas of red fruits interspersed with delicate floral and spicy notes. The harmonious blend graces the palate with a silky texture, manifesting in a full-bodied, structured, and remarkably persistent finish. The Marchand & Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2019 is emblematic of the distinguished terroir of Beaune, a symbol of French winemaking prowess.
In Bond£304.00 -
Alexander Tawse, a distinguished producer in the coveted Beaune appellation, presents the Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Tuvilains 2021. Cultivated on premier cru vineyards, the 2021 vintage benefits from optimal climatic conditions and meticulously hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes. The grapes undergo gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their expressive aromatics and vibrant acidity. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for twelve months in French oak barrels sourced from Nevers, imparting subtle complexity without overshadowing the fruit character. The terroir of Tuvilains, with its limestone-rich soils, bestows a refined minerality and elegant structure to the wine. This 1er Cru exemplifies the harmonious balance between tradition and modern vinification techniques, offering notes of red cherries, earthy undertones, and a lingering, silky finish. An exquisite choice for connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of Beaune’s terroir-driven expressions.
In Bond£74.00 -
Vinous (85-87)
The 2019 Bourgogne Rouge Vignes Blanches is 100% destemmed. It has a perfumed, rose-petal-infused nose of red berry fruit. The palate is soft and supple with good depth and balance, quite caressing in texture toward the dark chocolate tinged finish. 13.4% alcohol.In Bond£134.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Pale lemon colour. A clean clear cut white fruit here. Riper apples start to show and a sense of the flesh from this clay-based but stone rich soil. Plenty of depth on the palate, this is very true to its origins. Just the right acidity to back up the finish. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Nov 2024.In Bond£540.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Etelois was completely destemmed and has a reserved bouquet, quite earthy in style at first, featuring brambly red berry fruit. It becomes spicier with aeration, revealing hints of cumin and bay leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, smooth and beautifully balanced, the oak seamlessly integrated. It lingers nicely on the finish, completing a very composed and seductive Aux Etelois.In Bond£340.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Etelois is 100% de-stemmed and contains 14.0° alcohol. Despite a touch of reduction, there are some lovely raspberry and blueberry fruit here, laced with pressed violets. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, gentle and caressing with a velvety smooth finish. This is superb.In Bond£396.00
