Selection with Condition Photos
At Cru World Wine, we understand that bottle condition is crucial when it comes to purchasing wine, especially when buying back vintage wines. That's why we've created our "Selection with Condition Photos" page - a curated selection of wines that includes detailed photos of each bottle, so you can make an informed decision before making a purchase. Our photos show the condition of the bottle, including any signs of wear or damage, giving you the confidence to make an informed purchase decision.
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£13,514.42 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Pommard Les Vignots is outrageously beautiful, not to mention a remarkable wine with which to kick off the tasting. Bold and racy, the 2015 exudes a level of depth and textural richness that is frankly hard to imagine at this level. The Vignots is surprisingly expressive, open and giving today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£30,478.82 |
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Vinous (94+)Good deep medium red. Locked up tight on the nose. Tight on entry, then juicy, compressed and extremely young in the middle palate, with a powerful minerality and firm acidity combining to keep the wine's sharply delineated fruit and mineral flavors under wraps. This classic Richebourg is most impressive today on its slowly mounting, very long and gripping back end. (Incidentally, in my early look at the Leroy 2008s, I preferred the Richebourg to the Romanee-Saint-Vivant, but not in 2007.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£25,028.42 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts from Domaine Leroy is predictably superb, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of black fruits, hoisin, smoked duck and rich spice. On the palate, the wine is extraordinarily concentrated, full-bodied and ample, with grand cru depth and dimension, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, saline finish. Compared to the lavish—even decadent—Aux Brûlées, Les Beaux Monts is more reserved, its stony structure asserting itself more prominently, its mid-palate more taut and less expansive: it will need more time in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£577.22 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)A powerful, intense wine, the 2012 Les Carmes Haut-Brion exudes richness and depth. Game, smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs, black cherries and incense are some of the signatures. This explosive, powerful Pessac is going to need time to settle down, but it is exceptionally beautiful, even at this very early stage. Les Carmes Haut-Brion is marked by its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (38%) which is unusual in this part of Pessac, and its fabulous terroir. All of that is on full display here. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
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£730.34 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£751.22 |
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Vinous (91-94)(fairly late malo here): Aromas of pear, green apple, menthol, mint leaf and rosemary, complicated by warm southern herbs. Very rich, even opulent wine with noteworthy sucrosité and lowish acidity. This very tactile, smooth wine boasts excellent breadth without any rough edges. Finishes quite dry and rich, with palate-staining length and an emerging impression of lemon drop acidity. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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£2,709.62 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is just all goodness. Crème de cassis, lavender, graphite, cinnamon and licorice all grace this exquisite, wonderfully nuanced Cabernet Sauvignon. There is almost no sensation of tannin. The 2018 impresses with its magnificent purity and pedigree. Time brings out the wine's inherent gravitas and pure power. Readers who can find it are in for a treat! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
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£1,687.22 |
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Decanter (95)All of the Left Bank firsts are tasting excellent, but Margaux stands out for the tightness and clarity of its sweet cherry and cassis fruit expression, the menthol grip on the finish, and the perfume that runs through the palate. This is a vintage that could almost be ready to drink with a good carafing, but the layers of graphite and the finesse to the tannins suggest it could also go longer. A great example of the subtle crafting possible in 2007. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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£1,928.42 |
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The Wine Independent (100)A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Chateau Margaux is deep garnet-purple in color. It is a real struggle to shake loose the aromas, this is so shut down at the moment. Eventually, notes of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and blueberry compote begin to emerge, followed by licorice, dark chocolate, cumin seed, truffles, and iron ore suggestions. Full-bodied and full-on rich and seductive, the palate is absolutely crammed with bright, crunchy black fruit layers, framed by astonishingly ripe, finely grained tannins and amazing tension, finishing with a firework display of minerals, flowers, and exotic spices. Sell your car and get a few cases of this - you won't regret it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,845.62 |
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James Suckling (100)Gorgeous aromas of dark plums and violets. Orange peel, too. Some crushed stone. Bark. Stems. Iron shavings. Full-bodied, but very tight and compacted. The tannins are all here making it very structured, yet they are polished and melted together. Needs years to show all of its greatness. Incredible polish and structure. More structured than the 2019. Try after 2030 and beyond. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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£3,447.14 |
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Vinous (100)The 2004 Masseto, one of my personal favorites, is positively stellar. I have always adored the 2004 for its silky tannins, stunning aromatic presence and total finesse, all of which are on display today. Beautifully pure to the long finish and profoundly beautiful in every way, the 2004 has it all. It was a textbook vintage that only presented one real challenge, and that was moderating the naturally high yields that resulted from an unblocking of energy the vines had held in store from the previous year. Where producers moderated yields, the wines are often stunning, as is very much the case here. If forced to choose only one vintage of Masseto I could own or drink it would be the 2004. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (JS) |
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£2,145.62 |
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James Suckling (100)Wow. Fabulous aromas of currants, rosemary, mint and orange peel. Perfect nose. Full body with perfectly integrated tannins. It's long and incredible with tangerine, toasted-oak, berry, terracotta and chocolate flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This needs at least five years to soften but so spellbinding now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
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£299.54 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2020 Fixin Village did not quite possess the "flow" and delineation of the Marsannay at this point. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good backbone here but it feels quite tight on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£865.22 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Boudots 1er Cru has a very expressive bouquet with ebullient red and blue fruit combined with violet and crushed stone scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with quite a strict finish that indicates that this will need some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£9,049.22 |
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Vinous (91-93)Good deep red. Very ripe nose dominated by cherry and sweet oak. Broad, ripe and oaky, with lovely restraint to its sweetness. Fruit-driven red raspberry and cherry flavors framed and lifted by new oak. A big wine with a substantial tannic structure. But the tannins are quite fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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£2,511.62 |
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Vinous (94-97)Saturated ruby-red. Aromatic and very pure but restrained on the nose, offering high-pitched aromas of dark raspberry, black cherry, flowers, spices and minerals. Impressively concentrated and dense yet light on its feet, with its very intense flavors of dark fruits, spices and flowers enlivened by saline tension. Almost painful in the middle palate in the early going, this wine finishes with firm but suave tannins and outstanding lingering perfume. Méo did not add SO2 in the fermenter because this wine often has reduction issues. With its fruit of steel, this beauty should enjoy a long life in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£521.54 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru has a divine, precise bouquet with detailed red fruit, crushed minerals and hints of sous-bois, focused and engaging. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, perfectly judged acidity, tight and linear yet brimming with energy. Persistent on the finish, this is a classy Chambolle that needs another 24 months in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£490.34 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru, which includes 40% whole cluster, was quite backward on the nose, a bit broody and refusing to come out ‘n play. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated oak, quite chalky in texture, very good tension with a linear and energetic finish. Discrete, yet it should blossom with bottle age. Watch this. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£445.94 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St. Marc 1er Cru is from Rion’s monopole, just under a hectare on Ostrea limestone marl, soil rich in fossilized oyster shells. That mineral element really defines the nose, scents of shucked oyster shells and limestone permeating the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, superb structure, a keen line of acidity and a beautifully structured and persistent finish. Outstanding. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
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£343.94 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Terres Blanches had been racked just before harvest and was still going through malo. That made the nose difficult to read, but the palate shows good weight and freshness, with attractive pineapple and spicy notes surfacing toward the finish. Good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£455.54 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Argillières 1er Cru, matured with 40% whole bunch, offers fleshy ripe black cherries, raspberry coulis and marmalade scents on the nose, a touch of bloody orange (freshly squeezed) emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of pure red and black fruit. Svelte, velvety and utterly seductive, it does not stint on precision and persistence on the white pepper finish. This is a brilliant Clos des Argillieres from Rion |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£2,411.54 |
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The Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Dark Jewel Brut Rose 2002 exemplifies the grandeur of the legendary Champagne house, Moet & Chandon. Crafted in the eponymous region of Champagne, France, this vintage rose bubbly is the product of rigorous selection process and the unique expression of the 2002 harvest. Utilising predominantly Pinot Noir grapes, its vibrant hue is a testament of meticulous assemblage and extended ageing in chalk cellars, embodying the audacious spirit of Dom Perignon. Ebullient and rich, it reveals itself in waves with radiant bouquet of strawberry, fig and spices, intriguing the palate. Its immense depth, complexity and silky persistence make this stunning offering the true Dark Jewel. A culmination of careful winemaking expertise and exceptional terroirs, Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Dark Jewel Brut Rose 2002 is an epitome of the house's enduring winemaking finesse and unassailable quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£707.54 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,594.82 |
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James Suckling (100)The purity of blackcurrants, blueberries, creme de cassis, and flowers. Hints of subtle spearmint. Iron. Blood orange. Medium-bodied with a compacted palate, like a cylinder of perfectly ripe fruit and fine tannins. A million layers of tight-grained tannins. It goes on and on. Such freshness and weightlessness to it. Ethereal. New classicism. Modern take on the 1986. 12.79% alcohol. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2030 but hard to not drink now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£2,833.22 |
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Vinous (95)Bright medium red. Lovely ineffable perfume of red cherry, raspberry, minerals and flowers, plus a darker suggestion of blackberry. Boasts great intensity to its flavors of red and black fruits and flowers, with captivating minerality and perfectly integrated acidity giving the wine outstanding inner-mouth tension without any hardness. Firm, even, late-arriving tannins frame the fruit on the rising finish of this very classy grand cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£2,428.82 |
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Vinous (94)Good bright, deep red. Complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and graphite minerality, plus some sexy oak tones. Ripe and silky, even plump for the year, but classically dry and light on its feet. Saturates the mouth and cheeks without leaving any impression of heaviness. At this point in my tasting, Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that these 2013s had been uncorked the previous evening. They are showing spectacularly now and I suspect they benefited dramatically from aeration. Finishes with very suave, even tannins and a suggestion of minty lift. Very classy juice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£3,152.42 |
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Vinous (92)Good full red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, dried rose and musky minerality complemented by a touch of smoky, spicy oak. The oak element builds in the mouth, which is less sweet and filled in today than the Feusselottes. Hints of dried flowers and menthol currently dominate the wine's red berry flavors. A touch tart-edged on the finish, with the tannins showing a slightly granular quality. I don't find the same consistent ripeness here that the estate's two other grand crus display. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,364.42 |
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Savour the intricate flavours of the Mugneret Gibourg Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere 2018, a pinnacle of excellence in the realm of fine wine. Exquisitely crafted in the esteemed Vosne-Romanee appellation of France's Burgundy region, it is the well-curated work of the venerable Mugneret Gibourg Domaine. The grapes, 100% Pinot Noir, are diligently hand-harvested, embracing traditional viticulture practices. The wine is aged for eighteen months in French barriques, subtly enhancing its nuanced character. The 2018 vintage is a symphony of finesse and complexity, bearing hints of cherries, herbs, and a touch of earthiness. As renowned global wine publications corroborate, each sip of the Mugneret Gibourg Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere 2018 unravels an expressiveness that is a testament to the profundity of its terroir. Add this esteemed wine to your collection – indulge in its harmony of depth, structure and elegant finish. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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£587.54 |
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California | 1 | - |
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£546.02 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£11,254.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Pommard Les Vignots is outrageously beautiful, not to mention a remarkable wine with which to kick off the tasting. Bold and racy, the 2015 exudes a level of depth and textural richness that is frankly hard to imagine at this level. The Vignots is surprisingly expressive, open and giving today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£25,391.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Good deep medium red. Locked up tight on the nose. Tight on entry, then juicy, compressed and extremely young in the middle palate, with a powerful minerality and firm acidity combining to keep the wine's sharply delineated fruit and mineral flavors under wraps. This classic Richebourg is most impressive today on its slowly mounting, very long and gripping back end. (Incidentally, in my early look at the Leroy 2008s, I preferred the Richebourg to the Romanee-Saint-Vivant, but not in 2007.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£20,849.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts from Domaine Leroy is predictably superb, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of black fruits, hoisin, smoked duck and rich spice. On the palate, the wine is extraordinarily concentrated, full-bodied and ample, with grand cru depth and dimension, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, saline finish. Compared to the lavish—even decadent—Aux Brûlées, Les Beaux Monts is more reserved, its stony structure asserting itself more prominently, its mid-palate more taut and less expansive: it will need more time in the cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£473.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)A powerful, intense wine, the 2012 Les Carmes Haut-Brion exudes richness and depth. Game, smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs, black cherries and incense are some of the signatures. This explosive, powerful Pessac is going to need time to settle down, but it is exceptionally beautiful, even at this very early stage. Les Carmes Haut-Brion is marked by its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (38%) which is unusual in this part of Pessac, and its fabulous terroir. All of that is on full display here. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
In Bond
£599.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£618.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)(fairly late malo here): Aromas of pear, green apple, menthol, mint leaf and rosemary, complicated by warm southern herbs. Very rich, even opulent wine with noteworthy sucrosité and lowish acidity. This very tactile, smooth wine boasts excellent breadth without any rough edges. Finishes quite dry and rich, with palate-staining length and an emerging impression of lemon drop acidity. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
In Bond
£2,250.00 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is just all goodness. Crème de cassis, lavender, graphite, cinnamon and licorice all grace this exquisite, wonderfully nuanced Cabernet Sauvignon. There is almost no sensation of tannin. The 2018 impresses with its magnificent purity and pedigree. Time brings out the wine's inherent gravitas and pure power. Readers who can find it are in for a treat! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£1,398.00 |
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Decanter (95)All of the Left Bank firsts are tasting excellent, but Margaux stands out for the tightness and clarity of its sweet cherry and cassis fruit expression, the menthol grip on the finish, and the perfume that runs through the palate. This is a vintage that could almost be ready to drink with a good carafing, but the layers of graphite and the finesse to the tannins suggest it could also go longer. A great example of the subtle crafting possible in 2007. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
In Bond
£1,599.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Chateau Margaux is deep garnet-purple in color. It is a real struggle to shake loose the aromas, this is so shut down at the moment. Eventually, notes of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and blueberry compote begin to emerge, followed by licorice, dark chocolate, cumin seed, truffles, and iron ore suggestions. Full-bodied and full-on rich and seductive, the palate is absolutely crammed with bright, crunchy black fruit layers, framed by astonishingly ripe, finely grained tannins and amazing tension, finishing with a firework display of minerals, flowers, and exotic spices. Sell your car and get a few cases of this - you won't regret it! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,530.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Gorgeous aromas of dark plums and violets. Orange peel, too. Some crushed stone. Bark. Stems. Iron shavings. Full-bodied, but very tight and compacted. The tannins are all here making it very structured, yet they are polished and melted together. Needs years to show all of its greatness. Incredible polish and structure. More structured than the 2019. Try after 2030 and beyond. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,863.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 2004 Masseto, one of my personal favorites, is positively stellar. I have always adored the 2004 for its silky tannins, stunning aromatic presence and total finesse, all of which are on display today. Beautifully pure to the long finish and profoundly beautiful in every way, the 2004 has it all. It was a textbook vintage that only presented one real challenge, and that was moderating the naturally high yields that resulted from an unblocking of energy the vines had held in store from the previous year. Where producers moderated yields, the wines are often stunning, as is very much the case here. If forced to choose only one vintage of Masseto I could own or drink it would be the 2004. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,780.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Wow. Fabulous aromas of currants, rosemary, mint and orange peel. Perfect nose. Full body with perfectly integrated tannins. It's long and incredible with tangerine, toasted-oak, berry, terracotta and chocolate flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This needs at least five years to soften but so spellbinding now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
£240.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2020 Fixin Village did not quite possess the "flow" and delineation of the Marsannay at this point. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good backbone here but it feels quite tight on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£713.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Boudots 1er Cru has a very expressive bouquet with ebullient red and blue fruit combined with violet and crushed stone scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with quite a strict finish that indicates that this will need some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£7,533.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Good deep red. Very ripe nose dominated by cherry and sweet oak. Broad, ripe and oaky, with lovely restraint to its sweetness. Fruit-driven red raspberry and cherry flavors framed and lifted by new oak. A big wine with a substantial tannic structure. But the tannins are quite fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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£2,085.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)Saturated ruby-red. Aromatic and very pure but restrained on the nose, offering high-pitched aromas of dark raspberry, black cherry, flowers, spices and minerals. Impressively concentrated and dense yet light on its feet, with its very intense flavors of dark fruits, spices and flowers enlivened by saline tension. Almost painful in the middle palate in the early going, this wine finishes with firm but suave tannins and outstanding lingering perfume. Méo did not add SO2 in the fermenter because this wine often has reduction issues. With its fruit of steel, this beauty should enjoy a long life in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£425.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru has a divine, precise bouquet with detailed red fruit, crushed minerals and hints of sous-bois, focused and engaging. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, perfectly judged acidity, tight and linear yet brimming with energy. Persistent on the finish, this is a classy Chambolle that needs another 24 months in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£399.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru, which includes 40% whole cluster, was quite backward on the nose, a bit broody and refusing to come out ‘n play. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated oak, quite chalky in texture, very good tension with a linear and energetic finish. Discrete, yet it should blossom with bottle age. Watch this. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£362.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St. Marc 1er Cru is from Rion’s monopole, just under a hectare on Ostrea limestone marl, soil rich in fossilized oyster shells. That mineral element really defines the nose, scents of shucked oyster shells and limestone permeating the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, superb structure, a keen line of acidity and a beautifully structured and persistent finish. Outstanding. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
£277.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Terres Blanches had been racked just before harvest and was still going through malo. That made the nose difficult to read, but the palate shows good weight and freshness, with attractive pineapple and spicy notes surfacing toward the finish. Good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£370.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Argillières 1er Cru, matured with 40% whole bunch, offers fleshy ripe black cherries, raspberry coulis and marmalade scents on the nose, a touch of bloody orange (freshly squeezed) emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with layers of pure red and black fruit. Svelte, velvety and utterly seductive, it does not stint on precision and persistence on the white pepper finish. This is a brilliant Clos des Argillieres from Rion |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,000.00 |
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The Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Dark Jewel Brut Rose 2002 exemplifies the grandeur of the legendary Champagne house, Moet & Chandon. Crafted in the eponymous region of Champagne, France, this vintage rose bubbly is the product of rigorous selection process and the unique expression of the 2002 harvest. Utilising predominantly Pinot Noir grapes, its vibrant hue is a testament of meticulous assemblage and extended ageing in chalk cellars, embodying the audacious spirit of Dom Perignon. Ebullient and rich, it reveals itself in waves with radiant bouquet of strawberry, fig and spices, intriguing the palate. Its immense depth, complexity and silky persistence make this stunning offering the true Dark Jewel. A culmination of careful winemaking expertise and exceptional terroirs, Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Dark Jewel Brut Rose 2002 is an epitome of the house's enduring winemaking finesse and unassailable quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£580.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,321.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The purity of blackcurrants, blueberries, creme de cassis, and flowers. Hints of subtle spearmint. Iron. Blood orange. Medium-bodied with a compacted palate, like a cylinder of perfectly ripe fruit and fine tannins. A million layers of tight-grained tannins. It goes on and on. Such freshness and weightlessness to it. Ethereal. New classicism. Modern take on the 1986. 12.79% alcohol. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2030 but hard to not drink now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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Vinous (95)Bright medium red. Lovely ineffable perfume of red cherry, raspberry, minerals and flowers, plus a darker suggestion of blackberry. Boasts great intensity to its flavors of red and black fruits and flowers, with captivating minerality and perfectly integrated acidity giving the wine outstanding inner-mouth tension without any hardness. Firm, even, late-arriving tannins frame the fruit on the rising finish of this very classy grand cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£2,016.00 |
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Vinous (94)Good bright, deep red. Complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and graphite minerality, plus some sexy oak tones. Ripe and silky, even plump for the year, but classically dry and light on its feet. Saturates the mouth and cheeks without leaving any impression of heaviness. At this point in my tasting, Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that these 2013s had been uncorked the previous evening. They are showing spectacularly now and I suspect they benefited dramatically from aeration. Finishes with very suave, even tannins and a suggestion of minty lift. Very classy juice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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Vinous (92)Good full red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, dried rose and musky minerality complemented by a touch of smoky, spicy oak. The oak element builds in the mouth, which is less sweet and filled in today than the Feusselottes. Hints of dried flowers and menthol currently dominate the wine's red berry flavors. A touch tart-edged on the finish, with the tannins showing a slightly granular quality. I don't find the same consistent ripeness here that the estate's two other grand crus display. |
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Savour the intricate flavours of the Mugneret Gibourg Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere 2018, a pinnacle of excellence in the realm of fine wine. Exquisitely crafted in the esteemed Vosne-Romanee appellation of France's Burgundy region, it is the well-curated work of the venerable Mugneret Gibourg Domaine. The grapes, 100% Pinot Noir, are diligently hand-harvested, embracing traditional viticulture practices. The wine is aged for eighteen months in French barriques, subtly enhancing its nuanced character. The 2018 vintage is a symphony of finesse and complexity, bearing hints of cherries, herbs, and a touch of earthiness. As renowned global wine publications corroborate, each sip of the Mugneret Gibourg Vosne-Romanee La Colombiere 2018 unravels an expressiveness that is a testament to the profundity of its terroir. Add this esteemed wine to your collection – indulge in its harmony of depth, structure and elegant finish. |
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