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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Burgundy | 1 | 87 (VN) |
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£716.35 |
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Vinous (87)Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of strawberry liqueur and smoky underbrush. Fat and sweet but with only modest vibrancy; fuller than usual for this wine, in the style of the year. Finishes with very fine tannins and good length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£792.72 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d'Orveaux offers pretty, well-defined scents of dark cherry, bergamot and bay leaf aromas, not intense but elegant or "transparent," as they say. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit. I like the balance and oak integration. Very poised and fresh toward the elegant but persistent finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£317.87 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d'Orveaux has a lovely bouquet with vibrant red fruit, crushed stone and pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry, but this will soften. Steely finish. A bit standoffish at the moment. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£881.60 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d'Orveaux has a lovely bouquet with vibrant red fruit, crushed stone and pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry, but this will soften. Steely finish. A bit standoffish at the moment. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£934.69 |
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Delicately sculpted from the prestigious vineyards of Combe d'Orveau in Burgundy, France, 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' is the epitome of fine winemaking. The vintner, Anne Gros, meticulously oversees the entire process, from hand-harvesting the grapes at peak ripeness to ensuring minimum intervention in the aging process, which takes place in French oak barriques to enhance its multidimensional character. This exquisite red wine offers a harmonious melody of red cherries, wild strawberries and earthy undertones, vibrantly supported by silky tannins and a beautifully balanced acidity. The long, sophisticated finish leaves an indelible impression on the palate, reflected in its exceptional critics' scores. Anne Gros' dedication, paired with her exceptional winemaking prowess, results in a wine of inspiring elegance and complexity. 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' offers an unparalleled drinking experience that hymns the true class of Burgundy's terroir. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (IB) |
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£867.12 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Mid ruby purple. Very charming and elegant pure Chambolle nose, with red fruit and violets. Sweetly sensual on the palate without becoming too plump. Entirely about the finesse and the persistence. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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£290.52 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)A big, structured wine, still young, with a dense, firm character. The wine is solid, with concentrated black fruits that power deep down into the texture, adding their richness to licorice, bitter chocolate and inspired acidity. Age for at least five years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£278.93 |
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Vinous (90)Medium red. Sweet red fruits complicated by menthol and licorice on the nose. Lush, broad and sweet in the middle palate, then a bit more taut on the back half, finishing with dusty tannins and lingering red fruits. With limited mineral and floral lift, though, this lacks a hidden dimension. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£313.73 |
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Vinous (93+)Good deep red. Raspberry, rose petal and crushed rock on the nose, with a minty lift. Juicy and very pure; there's good flesh here but today it's dominated by the wine's serious structure. A penetrating, pristine wine with terrific force; nothing overdone! The electric back end features exhilarating spicy high tones and a a powerful impression of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£883.56 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2017 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru may well be the domaine’s best wine this vintage. It is endowed with more fruit intensity and presence on the nose, offering vigorous raspberry and crushed strawberry scents, superb mineralité and hints of orange blossom developing in the glass. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and impressive substance and tension toward the finish. An excellent Clos de Vougeot from Anne and Julie Gros. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£303.86 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£2,058.35 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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£1,740.72 |
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Intricately produced from the lauded vineyards of Clos-Vougeot region in Burgundy, France, the Anne Gros Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui 2022 is a breathtaking embodiment of opulence and craft. Renowned producer Anne Gros, a name synonymous with Burgundy’s rich viticultural heritage, graced this selection with meticulous attention. Imbued with a harmonious blend of balance, intensity, and sophistication, this Clos-Vougeot touts layers of cherry, black currant, and delicate spices, underpinning its exquisite structure and unerring finish. Hand-harvested and matured in new oak barrels to imbue profound complexity, this Grand Cru reserves limited production, ensuring exceptional quality each harvest. Anne Gros Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui 2022 is surely a testament to the terroir's remarkable influence on the finesse of Burgundy wines, certain to captivate the palate of fine wine enthusiasts. A compelling addition to any cellar, this spirit articulates the remarkable savoir-faire of its celebrated producer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
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£536.93 |
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Vinous (89+)Palish red. Aromas of redcurrant, tobacco and soil are less precise than those of the Vosne-Romanee. Supple in texture but a bit autumnal after the last sample. Shows a bit of lift from rose petal but some edgy acidity gives the finish a spiky quality today and needs time to harmonize with the wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (TA) |
Inc. VAT
£337.46 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Grown in a single parcel that is 32 years old, this is a winsome Ech zeaux. It's an outpouring of pristine pure red fruits laced with minerality and sprinkled with sweet spices. Outgoing and welcoming, it reminded me of Anne's huge smile. (So often one can see the winemaker in her wine!) The gossamer structure definitely feels rather Vosne-like, even though this second smallest climat sits just about in the heart of Ech zeaux. 2023-36 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
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£1,822.32 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)A fresh mid ruby with glycerol legs. Very elegant with a welcome crispness too. Fluid in a very good way. Liquid raspberries and alpine strawberries which flow across the palate. A few refined tannins to finish. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£262.69 |
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Unravelling the nuances of Burgundy fine wines, the Anne Gros Hautes-Cotes-de-Nuits Cuvee Marine 2022 is a testament to the winemaker's artistry. Anne Gros, steeped in Burgundian tradition, enhances the grape's natural character with meticulous vinification at the family estate in Vosne-Romanée. This splendid offering hails from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, often referred to as the 'roof of Burgundy', where the vines grow high on the hillsides. Hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed to extract their full potential, preserving aromatic complexity. Bold and textured, it unveils layers of cherry, wild strawberry and a fleeting hint of earthiness. A subtle touch of oak rounds the palate, giving it a poised finish that lingers. Anne Gros Hautes-Cotes-de-Nuits Cuvee Marine 2022 is a must-add to any connoisseur's collection, a perfect embodiment of Anne Gros' commitment to express terroir integrity and fruit purity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. VAT
£3,418.80 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Good medium red. More serious, tangy aromas of raspberry, minerals and smoke. Wonderful sweetness on the palate; really stuffed with fruit and yet less forthcoming today-perhaps more dominated by its structure- than the Clos Vougeot. Finishes long and firm, with a suggestion of medicinal cherry. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£8,453.52 |
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Vinous (94+)(like the Clos Vougeot, this was aged in 90% new oak) Medium red. Deep, sappy aromas of cherry, menthol, flowers and tobacco. Penetrating, aristocratic and gripping, with great nervosite Seems much more primary in the mouth than on the nose, with cool mineral and purple fruit flavors. Firmly structured, young and very long. This also needs a good six or seven years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN (ST)) |
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£912.12 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92)(-) Medium red. Complex nose melds sweet red fruits, minerals and cocoa. Silky and aromatic in the mouth, with expressive, highly nuanced flavors of red and darker berries, exotic spices, leather, game and flowers, plus an intriguing saline quality. This boasts early appeal owing to its sheer sweetness but also possesses a fairly solid tannic spine for aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87 (VN) |
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£588.00 |
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Vinous (87)Moderately saturated medium red. Aromas of strawberry liqueur and smoky underbrush. Fat and sweet but with only modest vibrancy; fuller than usual for this wine, in the style of the year. Finishes with very fine tannins and good length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£642.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d'Orveaux offers pretty, well-defined scents of dark cherry, bergamot and bay leaf aromas, not intense but elegant or "transparent," as they say. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit. I like the balance and oak integration. Very poised and fresh toward the elegant but persistent finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£258.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d'Orveaux has a lovely bouquet with vibrant red fruit, crushed stone and pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry, but this will soften. Steely finish. A bit standoffish at the moment. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£714.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny la Combe d'Orveaux has a lovely bouquet with vibrant red fruit, crushed stone and pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry, but this will soften. Steely finish. A bit standoffish at the moment. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£761.00 |
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Delicately sculpted from the prestigious vineyards of Combe d'Orveau in Burgundy, France, 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' is the epitome of fine winemaking. The vintner, Anne Gros, meticulously oversees the entire process, from hand-harvesting the grapes at peak ripeness to ensuring minimum intervention in the aging process, which takes place in French oak barriques to enhance its multidimensional character. This exquisite red wine offers a harmonious melody of red cherries, wild strawberries and earthy undertones, vibrantly supported by silky tannins and a beautifully balanced acidity. The long, sophisticated finish leaves an indelible impression on the palate, reflected in its exceptional critics' scores. Anne Gros' dedication, paired with her exceptional winemaking prowess, results in a wine of inspiring elegance and complexity. 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' offers an unparalleled drinking experience that hymns the true class of Burgundy's terroir. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (IB) |
In Bond
£704.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Mid ruby purple. Very charming and elegant pure Chambolle nose, with red fruit and violets. Sweetly sensual on the palate without becoming too plump. Entirely about the finesse and the persistence. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WE) |
In Bond
£239.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)A big, structured wine, still young, with a dense, firm character. The wine is solid, with concentrated black fruits that power deep down into the texture, adding their richness to licorice, bitter chocolate and inspired acidity. Age for at least five years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£229.00 |
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Vinous (90)Medium red. Sweet red fruits complicated by menthol and licorice on the nose. Lush, broad and sweet in the middle palate, then a bit more taut on the back half, finishing with dusty tannins and lingering red fruits. With limited mineral and floral lift, though, this lacks a hidden dimension. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
£258.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Good deep red. Raspberry, rose petal and crushed rock on the nose, with a minty lift. Juicy and very pure; there's good flesh here but today it's dominated by the wine's serious structure. A penetrating, pristine wine with terrific force; nothing overdone! The electric back end features exhilarating spicy high tones and a a powerful impression of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£727.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2017 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru may well be the domaine’s best wine this vintage. It is endowed with more fruit intensity and presence on the nose, offering vigorous raspberry and crushed strawberry scents, superb mineralité and hints of orange blossom developing in the glass. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and impressive substance and tension toward the finish. An excellent Clos de Vougeot from Anne and Julie Gros. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,696.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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£1,432.00 |
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Intricately produced from the lauded vineyards of Clos-Vougeot region in Burgundy, France, the Anne Gros Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui 2022 is a breathtaking embodiment of opulence and craft. Renowned producer Anne Gros, a name synonymous with Burgundy’s rich viticultural heritage, graced this selection with meticulous attention. Imbued with a harmonious blend of balance, intensity, and sophistication, this Clos-Vougeot touts layers of cherry, black currant, and delicate spices, underpinning its exquisite structure and unerring finish. Hand-harvested and matured in new oak barrels to imbue profound complexity, this Grand Cru reserves limited production, ensuring exceptional quality each harvest. Anne Gros Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Le Grand Maupertui 2022 is surely a testament to the terroir's remarkable influence on the finesse of Burgundy wines, certain to captivate the palate of fine wine enthusiasts. A compelling addition to any cellar, this spirit articulates the remarkable savoir-faire of its celebrated producer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
In Bond
£444.00 |
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Vinous (89+)Palish red. Aromas of redcurrant, tobacco and soil are less precise than those of the Vosne-Romanee. Supple in texture but a bit autumnal after the last sample. Shows a bit of lift from rose petal but some edgy acidity gives the finish a spiky quality today and needs time to harmonize with the wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (TA) |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Grown in a single parcel that is 32 years old, this is a winsome Ech zeaux. It's an outpouring of pristine pure red fruits laced with minerality and sprinkled with sweet spices. Outgoing and welcoming, it reminded me of Anne's huge smile. (So often one can see the winemaker in her wine!) The gossamer structure definitely feels rather Vosne-like, even though this second smallest climat sits just about in the heart of Ech zeaux. 2023-36 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
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£1,500.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)A fresh mid ruby with glycerol legs. Very elegant with a welcome crispness too. Fluid in a very good way. Liquid raspberries and alpine strawberries which flow across the palate. A few refined tannins to finish. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£201.00 |
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Unravelling the nuances of Burgundy fine wines, the Anne Gros Hautes-Cotes-de-Nuits Cuvee Marine 2022 is a testament to the winemaker's artistry. Anne Gros, steeped in Burgundian tradition, enhances the grape's natural character with meticulous vinification at the family estate in Vosne-Romanée. This splendid offering hails from the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, often referred to as the 'roof of Burgundy', where the vines grow high on the hillsides. Hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed to extract their full potential, preserving aromatic complexity. Bold and textured, it unveils layers of cherry, wild strawberry and a fleeting hint of earthiness. A subtle touch of oak rounds the palate, giving it a poised finish that lingers. Anne Gros Hautes-Cotes-de-Nuits Cuvee Marine 2022 is a must-add to any connoisseur's collection, a perfect embodiment of Anne Gros' commitment to express terroir integrity and fruit purity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. VAT
£3,418.80 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Good medium red. More serious, tangy aromas of raspberry, minerals and smoke. Wonderful sweetness on the palate; really stuffed with fruit and yet less forthcoming today-perhaps more dominated by its structure- than the Clos Vougeot. Finishes long and firm, with a suggestion of medicinal cherry. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£7,026.00 |
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Vinous (94+)(like the Clos Vougeot, this was aged in 90% new oak) Medium red. Deep, sappy aromas of cherry, menthol, flowers and tobacco. Penetrating, aristocratic and gripping, with great nervosite Seems much more primary in the mouth than on the nose, with cool mineral and purple fruit flavors. Firmly structured, young and very long. This also needs a good six or seven years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£757.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92)(-) Medium red. Complex nose melds sweet red fruits, minerals and cocoa. Silky and aromatic in the mouth, with expressive, highly nuanced flavors of red and darker berries, exotic spices, leather, game and flowers, plus an intriguing saline quality. This boasts early appeal owing to its sheer sweetness but also possesses a fairly solid tannic spine for aging. |
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