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.
Selection with Condition Photos
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£267.85 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru really captures the complexity and intellectual capacity of this propitious Premier Cru with beautifully defined, mineral-driven black fruit, touches of freshly rolled tobacco developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, sweet and candied with blueberry and cassis notes towards the sensual finish. It is a powerful Aux Combottes that just needs to evolve a touch more restraint and Pinoté, though that will develop with cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£3,494.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru is initially tightly wound on the nose, opening gradually to reveal blackberry, raspberry, orange pith and rose petal scents; more sous-bois character develops with time. The palate is very harmonious with a lightly spiced entry. A little oak remains to be subsumed, but there is fine depth on the finish, and veins of blood orange on the aftertaste. This feels like a Chambertin that is holding everything back and letting the Clos-de-Bèze steal the show. Once in bottle, we will find out if that was just part of its tactics. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97-99 (VN) |
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£4,207.20 |
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Vinous (97-99)The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru clearly has more intensity than the Chambertin. True, it is showing a little more wood at the moment, but I also find more fruit – raspberry and wild strawberry – interlaced with shavings of black truffle and forest fern. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but firm tannins. This is endowed with impressive depth and body weight and yet it retains disarming elegance on a finish that fans out gloriously. "This is the business" is the phrase that passed through my mind as I tried to keep a stoic face after encountering this fabulous Clos-de-Bèze. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,161.20 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is highly perfumed on the nose, presenting an irresistible mixture of red and subtle blue fruit, very harmonious and exquisitely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. A feminine and very elegant Clos de la Roche that may well be earlier-drinking than others but feels very poised, with a touch of spice on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£2,043.20 |
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Burghound (96)(Outstanding) Here too there is just enough wood to warrant mentioning framing the exceptionally spicy red berry fruit and floral-suffused aromas. There is fine density to the sleekly muscular and intense flavors that are blessed with fine mid-palate concentration on the tightly wound and sneaky long finish that is both balanced and notably firm, and which should enable this to evolve and improve for at least two decades. There is a hint of warmth but it's not enough to really detract from the overall sense of harmony. In a word, impressive. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£779.60 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has wonderful transparency on the nose of red currant and wild strawberry, plus glimpses of orange blossom and rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, lightly spiced and quite peppery in the mouth. Fine grip and length. This is a lovely Lavaux that will be difficult to resist in its youth. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£1,416.80 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru is clearly a step up from the Charmes-Chambertin, offering deeper and more intense red fruit, rose petal and undergrowth aromas. There is also a more tangible marine influence at play here. The palate is medium-bodied with very good structure. Elegant and poised toward the finish, which leaves hints of tobacco and truffle on the aftertaste. Superb. Quintessentially Rousseau. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£1,264.40 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2019 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a thrilling bouquet struck through with mineral-rich red berry fruit that teasingly takes time to unfurl in the glass; you can sense the limestone, and hints of graphite emerge later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite piquant in style, leading to an edgy, slightly chalky finish that bristles with energy. This has great potential as a poised Ruchottes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£9,790.84 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2019 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a thrilling bouquet struck through with mineral-rich red berry fruit that teasingly takes time to unfurl in the glass; you can sense the limestone, and hints of graphite emerge later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite piquant in style, leading to an edgy, slightly chalky finish that bristles with energy. This has great potential as a poised Ruchottes. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (VN) |
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£3,383.60 |
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Vinous (96)The 2019 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet, crushed stone infusing the vivid red fruit, hints of pressed rose petals and a touch of blood orange. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, a fine bead of acidity, quite structured and harmonious, a delicate touch of spice with a strict, linear, quintessentially Latricières finish. Sophisticated, but serious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£1,569.60 |
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Vinous (90)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Poisets, which was hailed 2018 and therefore pruned short to replenish its vigour in 2019, was cropped at 15hl/ha. It has a fresh, slightly earthy bouquet with dark berry fruit, Earl Grey and light cedar scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, quite pliant on the mouth with a hint of white pepper towards the finish with sour cherry on the aftertaste. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91 (VN) |
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£1,352.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village has the most fruit on the nose compared to the Village Crus from Nuits Saint-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny, pure dark cherries, raspberry and crushed stone scents, just a touch of wild mint emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a fine bead of acidity, quite sweet with crunchy red fruit towards the finish. Palpable energy here, this is well worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£1,124.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizières has an exquisitely defined bouquet with transparent red cherries and crushed strawberry on the nose, very harmonious with light sous-bois aromas percolating through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine backbone, almost a Malconsorts-lite (not written pejoratively I might add!) But there is impressive grip here for a Village Cru with pleasing salinity on the finish. Give it just another 24 months in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£264.49 |
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The Bachey Legros Chassagne-Montrachet 2019, an offering from one of Burgundy's oldest wine families, is an exceptional wine. This gorgeous Chardonnay comes from the chalky soils of the renowned Côte des Blancs and is a testament to the meticulous practices of Samuel Bachelet, the sixth-generation winegrower. Produced from 50-year-old vines grown on two hectares, this vintage presents a marvel of complexity. Fermented and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, the Chassagne-Montrachet 2019 enchants with its pale golden hue, punctuated by an elegant nose of citrus fruits and floral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a balanced harmony of minerality and toasted almond nuances. Exquisite as an aperitif, this premium wine pairs superbly with seafood and white meats. The Bachey Legros Chassagne-Montrachet 2019 perfectly encapsulates the Bachelet's dedication to tradition, their rigorous respect for terroir, and their relentless pursuit of excellence. |
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Jura | 1 | - |
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£492.41 |
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Savour the mellow intricacies and depth of the Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Clos Tour Curo 2019, a product of Jura's prestigious wine-growing region in France. Conscientious biodynamic practices and traditional vinification processes lend this wine a unique character. Benedicte and Stephane Tissot, renowned figures in Juras' viniculture scene, craft elegant Chardonnay grapes from limestone-rich soils, ensuring richness and an enticing mineral quality. The 2019 Clos Tour Curo, with its extended barrel aging, exhibits a luxurious texture with a harmonious balance of fruit and acidity. This wine is a profound sensory experience brought to life by its luminous golden hue, delicate citrusy accents underscored by a toasty finish. The Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Clos Tour Curo 2019 stands unmistakably as a testament to the passion and commitment that Benedicte and Stephane Tissot pour into every bottle, encapsulating a small part of the Jura's soul in each delectable drop. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£666.80 |
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Introducing the vibrant Bernard Bonin Meursault Clos Du Cromin 2019, an exceptional vintage that tells a story of meticulous craft and legacy. Unearthed from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, this white wine is shaped by the unique terroir that lends an unreplicable harmony of flavours. Each grape for this coveted classic is hand-picked from controlled yields, displaying the commitment to quality over quantity. The Bernard Bonin estate, backed by a lineage of winemakers, skillfully uses traditional vinification methods with delicate barrel aging for 12 months. The result – a wine that impeccably marries vivacity with subtlety. The Bernard Bonin Meursault Clos Du Cromin 2019 presents a remarkable palate filled with ripe fruits, influenced by the chalky soils. An undercurrent of minerality adds an alluring complexity. The finish is long and elegant, confirming its place among connoisseurs' collections. Experience an exquisite expression of Burgundy’s white wine heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,916.89 |
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Celebrate an exquisite indulgence with Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru Vv 2019. Considered one of the crown jewels of Domaine Dugat-Py, this exquisite wine hails from the celebrated Mazis-Chambertin vineyard situated within the famous Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. Renowned for its low-yield, high-quality production, Dugat-Py uses traditional winemaking processes along with minimal modern methods for the embodiment of pure authenticity in each bottle. This Grand Cru's vintage 2019 offers a sublime elegance, displaying a deep, ruby hue, encapsulating an enchanting bouquet of dark berries and cherries nuanced with notes of exotic spices and earthy undertones. Its balanced acidity and structured tannins promote a lasting, silky finish. Produced by an esteemed twelfth-generation vigneron, Bernard Dugat-Py, this enduring grandeur is a model of exceptional Burgundy craftsmanship. Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru Vv 2019 is a testament to the poetry of perfection transcribed through wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,604.81 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru, blended with 70% whole bunch and 50% new oak, was pretty reduced on the nose when I tasted it from barrel. So, bypassing the aromatics, the palate is medium-bodied with chunky, forthright tannins. This is much more masculine than the Charmes-Chambertin, touches of melted tar and tobacco appearing toward the finish, which feels a little conservative by comparison. Hopefully it will develop more charm by the time it is bottled. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£440.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, matured with 20% whole bunches, has a tightly wound bouquet with dark berry fruit suffused with fine mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a taut line of acidity with hints of dark truffle and a subtle charcoal note towards the finish. Fine grip in the mouth, this should mature nicely over the next decade and more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,866.02 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru contains 60% whole bunches. It comes from three plots that, still, only made two and a half barrels this year. It has a very well defined bouquet that seems to blossom in the glass, although it will need some time for the stems to be assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very peppery in style with touches of white pepper and bay leaf towards the persistent finish. This is a classy wine, one that is not unlike Dujac’s Echézeaux! |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
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£3,733.45 |
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Vinous (90)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village is limpid crimson in hue. Vivacious scents of Morello cherries and blood orange mixed later with wild strawberry on the nose - very effervescent. The palate is quite structured, weighty for a Village Cru, gentle grip with a sorbet-like freshness on the finish. If you can ignore the stratospheric prices Bizot's wines fetch these days, this is undeniably absolutely delicious. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,446.04 |
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James Suckling (98)Gorgeous aromas of roses that fill the glass along with ripe strawberries, raspberries and forest fruits. Very structured and right with finely toned tannins that are tight, sleek and racy. One for the cellar. Try after 2028. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£563.05 |
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Crafted from Pinot Noir grapes nested in the hallowed Les Amoureuses vineyard, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2019 epitomises the exceptional terroir appreciated by top oenophiles. Resultant from the meticulous efforts of Domaine Castagnier, this opulent Burgundy celebrates the distillery's unwavering commitment to quality, excellence, and authenticity. While pleasurably silky on the palate, the 2019 offering's vibrant hues and refined spectrum of flavours distinguish this velvety option on scrutiny. Luxurious tiers of ripe red fruit, delicate florals, and subtle earthiness elegantly mingle, resulting in an unmatched harmony and layered complexity. Structured and poised, it boasts an excitingly long finish, a testament to the 12-15 months aged in new French oak barrels. In true Castagnier tradition, their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2019 magnificently encapsulates the nuance and finesse indicative of its distinguished lineage. In essence, a wine worthy of collectors’ cellared treasures. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,312.89 |
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Hailing from the exquisite estate of Cecile Tremblay, the Cecile Tremblay Chambolle-Musigny Les Echanges 2019 is a fine pinot noir varietal, epitomising dedication and craftsmanship. Tremblay meticulously manages her vineyards in the Chambolle-Musigny AOC, according to organic and biodynamic principles. This 2019 vintage, magnificently expresses her passion and respect for the terroir, imprinting her distinctive signature on each bottle. Exceptionally balanced, the Cecile Tremblay Chambolle-Musigny Les Echanges 2019 displays notes of ripe red fruit, earthy undertones and tasteful tannins. Its fine structure transcends the promise of the nose, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Harvested and selected by hand, the grapes are partially de-stemmed to extract the purest essence, then aged for 18 months in a mix of old and new barrels, resulting in a wine of complexity and grace. The producer, Cecile Tremblay, by her diligent oenological approach, presents a wine true to its Burgundy roots while exhibiting a modern expression. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£14,540.44 |
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Experience the exquisite refinement of Cecile Tremblay Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019. Crafted meticulously in Burgundy, the venerable French region synonymous with the finest wines, this Grand Cru wine boasts an unmatched delicate elegance. Specialising in Pinot Noir, Cécile Tremblay, a much revered third-generation vigneron, who inherited lustrous, old-vines from her grandfather, cultivates her produce organically and biodynamically. The Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is a testament to this traditional principle. Exuding floral tones, poised fruitiness and robust minerality, it delivers a sublime balance of complexity and smoothness, achieving an enthralling depth in flavour. The wine matures in tastefully selected, lightly-toasted French oak barrels for 24 months, capturing a subtle hint of spiciness. Revered by critics, the Cecile Tremblay Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is notably a privilege to taste and a remarkable jewel in the crown of French viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-91 (BH) |
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£2,478.49 |
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Burghound (88-91)A brooding and much more deeply pitched and sauvage-inflected nose offers up notes of red and dark currant along with more newly turned earth inferences. The slightly riper but still sleek and nicely rich middle weight flavors also possess outstanding delineation on the equally austere but longer finish. This needs to add depth, but it may well do so if allowed 6 to 8 years of bottle aging. (88-91)/2026+ |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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£3,570.04 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2019 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. 41 out of 53 blocks have had a part to play this year, representing 10 different soil types. The Grand Vin in 2019 represents 82% of production. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a lot of swirling to shake loose fragrant scents of Indian spice, potpourri, star anise, and cardamom, over a core of preserved plums, boysenberries, and charcoal with touches of wood smoke and cracked black pepper. Full-bodied, rich and immediately impactful in the mouth, the layered nuances slowly expand, beautifully framed by ripe, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with cascading savory and earth flavors and lots of lingering mineral notes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,494.41 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly. Mingling notes of wild berries and cherries with hints of peonies, rose petal, orange rind, exotic spices and musk, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a velvety attack that segues into a fleshy, textural mid-palate defined by depth and purity of fruit, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JA) |
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£745.20 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)20ha of prime St Emilion limestone, punching at the very top of its game. This is muscular, less exuberant than the exceptional 2018 but this is still easily one of the wines of the vintage, salinity and austerity but creamy in texture, with pure, well chiselled blueberry, blackberry and raspberry fruits with peony flowers on the finish. Biodynamic farming, but not certified. 38hl/h yield. 50% new oak, 2% amphoras. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£1,150.40 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Aromas of crisp Anjou pear, lime zest, orange oil, fresh hazelnuts and white flowers introduce the 2019 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's chalky and concentrated, with racy acids and an abundance of structuring dry extract. When I was served this wine blind a month after tasting it at the domaine, I mistook it for its 2017 counterpart, which should give some indication of the pitch-perfect balance Raphaël Coche succeeded in attaining in the more extreme 2019 vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru really captures the complexity and intellectual capacity of this propitious Premier Cru with beautifully defined, mineral-driven black fruit, touches of freshly rolled tobacco developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, sweet and candied with blueberry and cassis notes towards the sensual finish. It is a powerful Aux Combottes that just needs to evolve a touch more restraint and Pinoté, though that will develop with cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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£2,909.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru is initially tightly wound on the nose, opening gradually to reveal blackberry, raspberry, orange pith and rose petal scents; more sous-bois character develops with time. The palate is very harmonious with a lightly spiced entry. A little oak remains to be subsumed, but there is fine depth on the finish, and veins of blood orange on the aftertaste. This feels like a Chambertin that is holding everything back and letting the Clos-de-Bèze steal the show. Once in bottle, we will find out if that was just part of its tactics. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97-99 (VN) |
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£4,207.20 |
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Vinous (97-99)The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru clearly has more intensity than the Chambertin. True, it is showing a little more wood at the moment, but I also find more fruit – raspberry and wild strawberry – interlaced with shavings of black truffle and forest fern. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but firm tannins. This is endowed with impressive depth and body weight and yet it retains disarming elegance on a finish that fans out gloriously. "This is the business" is the phrase that passed through my mind as I tried to keep a stoic face after encountering this fabulous Clos-de-Bèze. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£965.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is highly perfumed on the nose, presenting an irresistible mixture of red and subtle blue fruit, very harmonious and exquisitely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. A feminine and very elegant Clos de la Roche that may well be earlier-drinking than others but feels very poised, with a touch of spice on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£1,700.00 |
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Burghound (96)(Outstanding) Here too there is just enough wood to warrant mentioning framing the exceptionally spicy red berry fruit and floral-suffused aromas. There is fine density to the sleekly muscular and intense flavors that are blessed with fine mid-palate concentration on the tightly wound and sneaky long finish that is both balanced and notably firm, and which should enable this to evolve and improve for at least two decades. There is a hint of warmth but it's not enough to really detract from the overall sense of harmony. In a word, impressive. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£647.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has wonderful transparency on the nose of red currant and wild strawberry, plus glimpses of orange blossom and rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, lightly spiced and quite peppery in the mouth. Fine grip and length. This is a lovely Lavaux that will be difficult to resist in its youth. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£1,178.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru is clearly a step up from the Charmes-Chambertin, offering deeper and more intense red fruit, rose petal and undergrowth aromas. There is also a more tangible marine influence at play here. The palate is medium-bodied with very good structure. Elegant and poised toward the finish, which leaves hints of tobacco and truffle on the aftertaste. Superb. Quintessentially Rousseau. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£1,051.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2019 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a thrilling bouquet struck through with mineral-rich red berry fruit that teasingly takes time to unfurl in the glass; you can sense the limestone, and hints of graphite emerge later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite piquant in style, leading to an edgy, slightly chalky finish that bristles with energy. This has great potential as a poised Ruchottes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£8,143.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2019 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a thrilling bouquet struck through with mineral-rich red berry fruit that teasingly takes time to unfurl in the glass; you can sense the limestone, and hints of graphite emerge later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite piquant in style, leading to an edgy, slightly chalky finish that bristles with energy. This has great potential as a poised Ruchottes. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (VN) |
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£2,817.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2019 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru has a beautifully-defined bouquet, crushed stone infusing the vivid red fruit, hints of pressed rose petals and a touch of blood orange. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, a fine bead of acidity, quite structured and harmonious, a delicate touch of spice with a strict, linear, quintessentially Latricières finish. Sophisticated, but serious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£1,569.60 |
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Vinous (90)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Poisets, which was hailed 2018 and therefore pruned short to replenish its vigour in 2019, was cropped at 15hl/ha. It has a fresh, slightly earthy bouquet with dark berry fruit, Earl Grey and light cedar scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, quite pliant on the mouth with a hint of white pepper towards the finish with sour cherry on the aftertaste. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91 (VN) |
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£1,124.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village has the most fruit on the nose compared to the Village Crus from Nuits Saint-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny, pure dark cherries, raspberry and crushed stone scents, just a touch of wild mint emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a fine bead of acidity, quite sweet with crunchy red fruit towards the finish. Palpable energy here, this is well worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£934.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Hautes Maizières has an exquisitely defined bouquet with transparent red cherries and crushed strawberry on the nose, very harmonious with light sous-bois aromas percolating through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine backbone, almost a Malconsorts-lite (not written pejoratively I might add!) But there is impressive grip here for a Village Cru with pleasing salinity on the finish. Give it just another 24 months in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£214.00 |
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The Bachey Legros Chassagne-Montrachet 2019, an offering from one of Burgundy's oldest wine families, is an exceptional wine. This gorgeous Chardonnay comes from the chalky soils of the renowned Côte des Blancs and is a testament to the meticulous practices of Samuel Bachelet, the sixth-generation winegrower. Produced from 50-year-old vines grown on two hectares, this vintage presents a marvel of complexity. Fermented and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, the Chassagne-Montrachet 2019 enchants with its pale golden hue, punctuated by an elegant nose of citrus fruits and floral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a balanced harmony of minerality and toasted almond nuances. Exquisite as an aperitif, this premium wine pairs superbly with seafood and white meats. The Bachey Legros Chassagne-Montrachet 2019 perfectly encapsulates the Bachelet's dedication to tradition, their rigorous respect for terroir, and their relentless pursuit of excellence. |
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£405.00 |
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Savour the mellow intricacies and depth of the Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Clos Tour Curo 2019, a product of Jura's prestigious wine-growing region in France. Conscientious biodynamic practices and traditional vinification processes lend this wine a unique character. Benedicte and Stephane Tissot, renowned figures in Juras' viniculture scene, craft elegant Chardonnay grapes from limestone-rich soils, ensuring richness and an enticing mineral quality. The 2019 Clos Tour Curo, with its extended barrel aging, exhibits a luxurious texture with a harmonious balance of fruit and acidity. This wine is a profound sensory experience brought to life by its luminous golden hue, delicate citrusy accents underscored by a toasty finish. The Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Arbois Clos Tour Curo 2019 stands unmistakably as a testament to the passion and commitment that Benedicte and Stephane Tissot pour into every bottle, encapsulating a small part of the Jura's soul in each delectable drop. |
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£553.00 |
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Introducing the vibrant Bernard Bonin Meursault Clos Du Cromin 2019, an exceptional vintage that tells a story of meticulous craft and legacy. Unearthed from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, this white wine is shaped by the unique terroir that lends an unreplicable harmony of flavours. Each grape for this coveted classic is hand-picked from controlled yields, displaying the commitment to quality over quantity. The Bernard Bonin estate, backed by a lineage of winemakers, skillfully uses traditional vinification methods with delicate barrel aging for 12 months. The result – a wine that impeccably marries vivacity with subtlety. The Bernard Bonin Meursault Clos Du Cromin 2019 presents a remarkable palate filled with ripe fruits, influenced by the chalky soils. An undercurrent of minerality adds an alluring complexity. The finish is long and elegant, confirming its place among connoisseurs' collections. Experience an exquisite expression of Burgundy’s white wine heritage. |
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£1,591.00 |
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Celebrate an exquisite indulgence with Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru Vv 2019. Considered one of the crown jewels of Domaine Dugat-Py, this exquisite wine hails from the celebrated Mazis-Chambertin vineyard situated within the famous Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy. Renowned for its low-yield, high-quality production, Dugat-Py uses traditional winemaking processes along with minimal modern methods for the embodiment of pure authenticity in each bottle. This Grand Cru's vintage 2019 offers a sublime elegance, displaying a deep, ruby hue, encapsulating an enchanting bouquet of dark berries and cherries nuanced with notes of exotic spices and earthy undertones. Its balanced acidity and structured tannins promote a lasting, silky finish. Produced by an esteemed twelfth-generation vigneron, Bernard Dugat-Py, this enduring grandeur is a model of exceptional Burgundy craftsmanship. Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru Vv 2019 is a testament to the poetry of perfection transcribed through wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,332.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru, blended with 70% whole bunch and 50% new oak, was pretty reduced on the nose when I tasted it from barrel. So, bypassing the aromatics, the palate is medium-bodied with chunky, forthright tannins. This is much more masculine than the Charmes-Chambertin, touches of melted tar and tobacco appearing toward the finish, which feels a little conservative by comparison. Hopefully it will develop more charm by the time it is bottled. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£364.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, matured with 20% whole bunches, has a tightly wound bouquet with dark berry fruit suffused with fine mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a taut line of acidity with hints of dark truffle and a subtle charcoal note towards the finish. Fine grip in the mouth, this should mature nicely over the next decade and more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,547.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru contains 60% whole bunches. It comes from three plots that, still, only made two and a half barrels this year. It has a very well defined bouquet that seems to blossom in the glass, although it will need some time for the stems to be assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very peppery in style with touches of white pepper and bay leaf towards the persistent finish. This is a classy wine, one that is not unlike Dujac’s Echézeaux! |
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£3,108.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village is limpid crimson in hue. Vivacious scents of Morello cherries and blood orange mixed later with wild strawberry on the nose - very effervescent. The palate is quite structured, weighty for a Village Cru, gentle grip with a sorbet-like freshness on the finish. If you can ignore the stratospheric prices Bizot's wines fetch these days, this is undeniably absolutely delicious. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,189.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Gorgeous aromas of roses that fill the glass along with ripe strawberries, raspberries and forest fruits. Very structured and right with finely toned tannins that are tight, sleek and racy. One for the cellar. Try after 2028. |
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£466.00 |
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Crafted from Pinot Noir grapes nested in the hallowed Les Amoureuses vineyard, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2019 epitomises the exceptional terroir appreciated by top oenophiles. Resultant from the meticulous efforts of Domaine Castagnier, this opulent Burgundy celebrates the distillery's unwavering commitment to quality, excellence, and authenticity. While pleasurably silky on the palate, the 2019 offering's vibrant hues and refined spectrum of flavours distinguish this velvety option on scrutiny. Luxurious tiers of ripe red fruit, delicate florals, and subtle earthiness elegantly mingle, resulting in an unmatched harmony and layered complexity. Structured and poised, it boasts an excitingly long finish, a testament to the 12-15 months aged in new French oak barrels. In true Castagnier tradition, their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2019 magnificently encapsulates the nuance and finesse indicative of its distinguished lineage. In essence, a wine worthy of collectors’ cellared treasures. |
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£1,921.00 |
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Hailing from the exquisite estate of Cecile Tremblay, the Cecile Tremblay Chambolle-Musigny Les Echanges 2019 is a fine pinot noir varietal, epitomising dedication and craftsmanship. Tremblay meticulously manages her vineyards in the Chambolle-Musigny AOC, according to organic and biodynamic principles. This 2019 vintage, magnificently expresses her passion and respect for the terroir, imprinting her distinctive signature on each bottle. Exceptionally balanced, the Cecile Tremblay Chambolle-Musigny Les Echanges 2019 displays notes of ripe red fruit, earthy undertones and tasteful tannins. Its fine structure transcends the promise of the nose, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Harvested and selected by hand, the grapes are partially de-stemmed to extract the purest essence, then aged for 18 months in a mix of old and new barrels, resulting in a wine of complexity and grace. The producer, Cecile Tremblay, by her diligent oenological approach, presents a wine true to its Burgundy roots while exhibiting a modern expression. |
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£12,101.00 |
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Experience the exquisite refinement of Cecile Tremblay Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019. Crafted meticulously in Burgundy, the venerable French region synonymous with the finest wines, this Grand Cru wine boasts an unmatched delicate elegance. Specialising in Pinot Noir, Cécile Tremblay, a much revered third-generation vigneron, who inherited lustrous, old-vines from her grandfather, cultivates her produce organically and biodynamically. The Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is a testament to this traditional principle. Exuding floral tones, poised fruitiness and robust minerality, it delivers a sublime balance of complexity and smoothness, achieving an enthralling depth in flavour. The wine matures in tastefully selected, lightly-toasted French oak barrels for 24 months, capturing a subtle hint of spiciness. Revered by critics, the Cecile Tremblay Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is notably a privilege to taste and a remarkable jewel in the crown of French viticulture. |
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£2,059.00 |
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Burghound (88-91)A brooding and much more deeply pitched and sauvage-inflected nose offers up notes of red and dark currant along with more newly turned earth inferences. The slightly riper but still sleek and nicely rich middle weight flavors also possess outstanding delineation on the equally austere but longer finish. This needs to add depth, but it may well do so if allowed 6 to 8 years of bottle aging. (88-91)/2026+ |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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£2,959.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2019 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. 41 out of 53 blocks have had a part to play this year, representing 10 different soil types. The Grand Vin in 2019 represents 82% of production. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a lot of swirling to shake loose fragrant scents of Indian spice, potpourri, star anise, and cardamom, over a core of preserved plums, boysenberries, and charcoal with touches of wood smoke and cracked black pepper. Full-bodied, rich and immediately impactful in the mouth, the layered nuances slowly expand, beautifully framed by ripe, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with cascading savory and earth flavors and lots of lingering mineral notes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,240.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly. Mingling notes of wild berries and cherries with hints of peonies, rose petal, orange rind, exotic spices and musk, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a velvety attack that segues into a fleshy, textural mid-palate defined by depth and purity of fruit, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)20ha of prime St Emilion limestone, punching at the very top of its game. This is muscular, less exuberant than the exceptional 2018 but this is still easily one of the wines of the vintage, salinity and austerity but creamy in texture, with pure, well chiselled blueberry, blackberry and raspberry fruits with peony flowers on the finish. Biodynamic farming, but not certified. 38hl/h yield. 50% new oak, 2% amphoras. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£956.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Aromas of crisp Anjou pear, lime zest, orange oil, fresh hazelnuts and white flowers introduce the 2019 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's chalky and concentrated, with racy acids and an abundance of structuring dry extract. When I was served this wine blind a month after tasting it at the domaine, I mistook it for its 2017 counterpart, which should give some indication of the pitch-perfect balance Raphaël Coche succeeded in attaining in the more extreme 2019 vintage. |
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