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 | 97 (WA) |
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£11,394.41 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Rousseau's 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru has a fruit-driven bouquet laden with black cherries, crushed strawberry, ink and a touch of bay leaf. As it aerates, the fruit seems to take more of a back seat and the terroir comes through. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and elegant, iron fist/velvety glove and so forth. This is what a grand cru should be. Utterly seductive and captivating, its satin texture might lure you into opening a bottle too soon. Give it a decade to admire Rousseau at full flight. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£3,853.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Rousseau's 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru has a fruit-driven bouquet laden with black cherries, crushed strawberry, ink and a touch of bay leaf. As it aerates, the fruit seems to take more of a back seat and the terroir comes through. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and elegant, iron fist/velvety glove and so forth. This is what a grand cru should be. Utterly seductive and captivating, its satin texture might lure you into opening a bottle too soon. Give it a decade to admire Rousseau at full flight. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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£2,710.40 |
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Burghound (97)A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood, essence of black cherry liqueur, violets and a hint of the sauvage. There is seriously good size, weight and power to the imposingly scaled flavors that display almost painful intensity on the driving, explosively long and very firmly structured finish where a pleasing bead of minerality appears which helps to add lift to the finish. This is powerful and presently quite compact yet my sense is that despite being very tightly wound today, it should progressively unfold such that in 7 to 8 years, it may be sufficiently civilized to enjoy if you don't wish to wait for its full maturity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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£4,033.61 |
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Burghound (97)A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood, essence of black cherry liqueur, violets and a hint of the sauvage. There is seriously good size, weight and power to the imposingly scaled flavors that display almost painful intensity on the driving, explosively long and very firmly structured finish where a pleasing bead of minerality appears which helps to add lift to the finish. This is powerful and presently quite compact yet my sense is that despite being very tightly wound today, it should progressively unfold such that in 7 to 8 years, it may be sufficiently civilized to enjoy if you don't wish to wait for its full maturity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£1,361.60 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Notes of dusty cherry, currant and leafy underbrush are the highlights of this tightly wound red, which is not giving much today, yet there is a center of sweet berry fruit. The fine aftertaste is fresh and resonant, with refined tannins. Best from 2022 through 2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (WA) |
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£1,620.49 |
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Wine Advocate (86-88)The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos du Château has a pretty red cherry and strawberry nose that is in keeping with the Rousseau style. The palate is crisp and lively, with fine tannin but not immense weight, but it is fresh on the tart cherry finish. Note that it has not been decided if this will be released or not. It sounds as if it will and it deserves to be, as it is keeping with the Rousseau style. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£7,519.24 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2014 Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru takes time to unfurl in the glass, eventually opening out with dark berry fruit, a touch of briary and blueberry, and a suggestion of sea spray. It is paradoxically intense but subtle. The palate is medium-bodied and here, it just shows the wood a little more than say, the Clos de la Roche. There is good density here, but it is the acidity that drives this forward and imparts so much tension. This is a Ruchottes that rivets you to the spot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£833.29 |
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Introducing the 'Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Blanc 2014', a vision of authentic craftsmanship, from one of the most respected vintners in Burgundy, Arnaud Ente. This elegantly balanced Chardonnay was vinified with indigenous yeast and matured meticulously in oak barrels for 12 months before a further 6 in stainless steel, creating an intricate, textural experience. Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Blanc 2014 hails from Burgundy, a region revered for its limestone-rich soils and cool climate, both pivotal in imbuing Ente's wines with matchless acidity and mineral depth. Remarkably, this wine is an embodiment of the meticulous viticulture and hands-on vinification at the estate. Its shimmering gold hue is a prelude to an aromatic symphony of orchard fruits, honey and toasted nuts, flawlessly balanced on the palate with a lasting finish. Acquiring a bottle of Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Blanc 2014 is an investment in a true artisanal expression of one of Burgundy's greatest terroirs. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£968.65 |
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Vinous (95)You may raise an eyebrow at my score, but this note was taken under blind conditions where it could have been a Chardonnay from anywhere in the world. The 2014 Meursault Clos des Ambres has a killer reduction on the nose with intense mineralité. It almost shocks the senses. The palate is fresh and vivacious, so penetrating and razor-sharp that you might think it is a Grand Cru. The energy just bursts through on the finish. In fact, this ends up with my highest score in a tough blind tasting. I can understand why people pay top dollar. Tasted a the New World/Old World Chardonnay Challenge in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£840.80 |
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Vinous (91-94)(vinified entirely with whole clusters and aged in 80% new oak): Healthy deep red. Sexy aromas of red berries, spices, pepper and crushed stone. Distinctly extract-rich, rocky wine with terrific sappy energy and tensile strength. Comes across as a bit cooler in character than the Echézeaux and finishes with serious building tannins. The family's holding is in the highest, windiest part of this grand cru, including one parcel that's surrounded on three sides by woods and thus receives less afternoon sun. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£5,230.80 |
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Vinous (88-90)(40% vendange entier; 20% new oak): Musky aromas of dark cherry, boysenberry, minerals and smoked meat. In a juicy, distinctly airy style, even a bit slight in the early going, but this wine also conveys an impression of stem intensity (and extraction) to its flavors of black fruits, flowers and spices. Finishes with firm tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£9,276.80 |
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Derived from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy, France, the Auvenay Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2014 is a stellar expression of refined elegance. This acclaimed fine wine is brought to us by the revered producer Auvenay, led by Lalou Bize-Leroy, one of Bourgogne’s most respected vignerons. Cultivated in the picturesque locale of Puligny-Montrachet, the Les Enseigneres vintage exhibits a harmonious intermingling of minerality and refined acidity, characteristic of its limestone-rich soil. Exquisitely fermented in French oak barrels, the 2014 harvest offers a brilliant manifestation of oak-infused tones while preserving the nuanced, fruit-forward charm of Chardonnay. This vintage embodies an ethereal nose of citrus fruits, underpinned by subtle notes of almond, yielding to a balanced, complex palate. Aged to perfection, the Auvenay Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2014 brings an unmatched sophistication to your collection, promising a tasting experience that is transcendent in its depth and finesse. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£667.20 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)A huge, dramatic wine for the year, the 2014 Bélair-Monange possesses tremendous depth and overall intensity. Succulent black cherry, leather, spice and menthol are some of the many notes that flesh out in this dramatic, massively endowed Saint-Émilion. The fruit feels very ripe, yet there is plenty of underlying structure and acidity to balance things out. Since 2012, Bélair-Monange has been made from three parcels on gravel, clay and limestone. It is that very intersection that yields one of the most distinctive wines in Saint-Émilion. The 2014 is also the first vintage that includes fruit from the replanting done on the plateau. Bélair-Monange increasingly gives the two established flagships in the Moueix family's range (Trotanoy and La Fléur-Petrus) a run for their money. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£4,187.29 |
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Discover the exquisite complexity of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014, a fine wine of unparalleled distinction. Produced by the esteemed Maison Bizot, it originates from the prestigious Bourgogne wine region in France. Bizot, renowned for his unconventional vineyard techniques utilising biodynamic practices, coaxes the unique voice of the soil in each high-altitude, low-yield vine he tends. His minimal intervention approach is also evident in the cellar, favouring long, natural fermentation and maturation in neutral oak, resulting in a natural expression of terroir. The Le Chapitre 2014 is a visionary Pinot Noir. Complex and enveloping, it flaunts a vibrant ruby hue with notes of red fruits, clove, and a subtle hint of earth. On the palate, this wine demonstrates elegance and balance, delivering a sturdy structure and a lingering finish. Enjoy the refinement and depth that speaks to the craft and patience of its maker. Experience the refined subtlety of Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£28,294.87 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£13,008.41 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,896.00 |
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Experience the epitome of opulence with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014. This precious Pinot Noir, produced by Jean-Yves Bizot, embodies the rich history of the Vosne-Romanee wine region of Burgundy, France. Using biodynamic farm practices, Mr Bizot has formed a transcendent wine with unique intensity. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 is a masterstroke of viticulture, with separated fermentation and minimal intervention to protect the purity of its terroir characteristics. It presents a dark ruby colour, with a nose of ripe cherries, spice and a hint of oak. The palate is firm, the tannins are mature, and a long finish resonates with layered earthy notes. A testament to Bizot's meticulous approach, every bottle encapsulates the personality of its vintage. With the poised limit of production, this wine delivers extravagance to the discerning oenophiles. Nestled in your collection, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 promises a timeless maturation potential. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£973.24 |
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James Suckling (96)Impressive fresh leather-clad red cherries with a subtle earthiness in the background. Quite pure. Floral and aromatic. The palate has a very elegant yet powerful core of blueberries and cherries. A smooth release of fruit sweetness into the fresh and vibrant finish. Elegant and classic. More open than normal. Impressive now but better from 2022. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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£482.65 |
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Delight in the exquisite flavours of Cecile Tremblay Bourgogne Croix Blanche 2014, a remarkable expression of the Bourgogne region's rich terroir. Cecile Tremblay, a third-generation vintner, has meticulously crafted this Pinot Noir using traditional biodynamic practices, upholding the deep-rooted heritage of her forebears. This wine presents a captivating complexity, with notes of ripe red berries perfectly balanced by an earthy minerality and subtle spice undertones. Grown in the celebrated region of Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, every bottle of Cecile Tremblay Bourgogne Croix Blanche 2014 echoes the unparalleled nuances of its home soil. With an 18-month ageing process in French oak barrels, this wine matures into a beautifully balanced creation with silky tannins and striking clarity. Renowned for its focused style and distinct identity, Cecile Tremblay Bourgogne Croix Blanche 2014 is a truly unique addition to any connoisseur's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£1,476.25 |
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Vinous (93+)Medium red. Musky aromas of black raspberry and crushed rock. Concentrated, creamy and fresh, offering serious intensity to its dense raspberry and mineral flavors. Bright acidity contributes to the impression of inner-mouth tension and cut. The tannins are present but quite fine on the long, firm finish, which offers terrific floral lift. This superb wine reminded me of a 1999 in style. |
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Rhone | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£339.60 |
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Vinous (91-93)Brilliant yellow. Intensely perfumed aromas of poached pear, orange, candied fig and jasmine take on a hint of dusty minerality. Smooth, concentrated and expansive on the palate, offering intense, mineral-tinged orchard and pit fruit flavors and a refreshing touch of bitter quinine. Finishes very long and supple, with impressive clarity and building spiciness. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£1,178.40 |
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Vinous (91)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Cliff Lede wine with rich fruit, tons of intensity and plenty of medium-term appeal. Savory notes add an attractive upper register, but the tannins are a touch firm, so readers will be best off cellaring the 2014 for at least a few years. This is a solid mid-tier offering from Cliff Lede. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£103,215.67 |
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Decanter (100)Enjoyed over dinner in Burgundy after tasting many truly lovely wines, this wine could erase your memory of anything else. It is a riveting tour-de-force, with a medium lemon-yellow colour and heady, incredibly forward aromas of ripe orchard and stone fruit with exotic spices, butter, and a bit of oak. There is fresh acidity, plenty of body and extract, and incredible finesse and elegance as well. The combination of youthful fruit, fresh acidity, and robust density carry this wine to an interminable finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£6,982.40 |
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Decanter (100)Enjoyed over dinner in Burgundy after tasting many truly lovely wines, this wine could erase your memory of anything else. It is a riveting tour-de-force, with a medium lemon-yellow colour and heady, incredibly forward aromas of ripe orchard and stone fruit with exotic spices, butter, and a bit of oak. There is fresh acidity, plenty of body and extract, and incredible finesse and elegance as well. The combination of youthful fruit, fresh acidity, and robust density carry this wine to an interminable finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£791.60 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2015 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is really blossoming now that the wine is safely in bottle. It has a gorgeous, floral bouquet with scents of blueberry, blackberry and briary, wonderful mineral expression here with a palpable sense of energy and precision. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, what you might call a cool Bonnes Mares, sleek and sensual with very fine tension towards the red cherry and kirsch tinged finish. What a gorgeous Bonnes-Mares, though I would be inclined to afford it several years in bottle. Tasted November 2016. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£15,105.20 |
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The D'Auvenay Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 is a lavish and exquisite French wine, offering exquisite balance and an enchanting array of flavours. Crafted in the historic House of D'Auvenay in Burgundy, it's a testament to French winemaking sophistication. Raised under the guardianship of the virtuoso, Lalou Bize-Leroy—D'Auvenay's proprietor renowned for her meticulous attention to detail—this wine has been aged traditionally in oak barrels. Essence of ripened red fruits and earthy undertones emanate from this ornate Burgundian libation, making it a gastronomic match for red meat or cheese course. Though it showcases an opulent richness, it carries a fitting restraint—the symbol of D'Auvenay's passion for delivering complex, yet harmonious flavours. The D'Auvenay Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 stands as a grand epitome of superior craftsmanship—an absolute triumph to add to any wine lover's cellar. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92+ (VN) |
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£2,710.40 |
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Vinous (92+)Bright medium red. Wild perfume of strawberry, raspberry, pepper, caramel and earth. Lovely precision and lift to the tangy raspberry, cherry and spice flavors complicated by saline minerality. Quite tight today, showing a restrained sweetness. Finishes with firm-edged, slightly tough tannins and excellent length. A very good vintage for this grand cru blend. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£3,372.80 |
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Vinous (94+)Bright medium red. At once more somber and higher-pitched on the nose than the Echézeaux, offering aromas of black cherry, dark berries, violet and bitter chocolate. A step up in texture and richness but densely packed and imploded today. At once powerful and cool, conveying terrific energy to its flavors of dark fruits, salty minerality, licorice and violet. This very long, powerful wine displays a downright chewy texture and yet there's noteworthy finesse to its tannins. Really glistens on the very long, rising finish. Forget about this beauty for a decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£28,948.84 |
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Vinous (94+)Bright medium red. At once more somber and higher-pitched on the nose than the Echézeaux, offering aromas of black cherry, dark berries, violet and bitter chocolate. A step up in texture and richness but densely packed and imploded today. At once powerful and cool, conveying terrific energy to its flavors of dark fruits, salty minerality, licorice and violet. This very long, powerful wine displays a downright chewy texture and yet there's noteworthy finesse to its tannins. Really glistens on the very long, rising finish. Forget about this beauty for a decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£5,051.60 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Lightish garnet. Like the Richebourg, there is an initial sweetness here. Smells so cool and delicately fragrant. Then on the palate, there is real power, the tannins holding everything in tightly as on the Grands Échezeaux but here the acidity spills around the edges and lifts it to terrific intensity on the palate. Firm, chalky texture but still fluid. Long and so refined that the power is disguised. In the empty glass, there is a return to fruit sweetness, showing the complexity and range in this wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£9,490.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Rousseau's 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru has a fruit-driven bouquet laden with black cherries, crushed strawberry, ink and a touch of bay leaf. As it aerates, the fruit seems to take more of a back seat and the terroir comes through. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and elegant, iron fist/velvety glove and so forth. This is what a grand cru should be. Utterly seductive and captivating, its satin texture might lure you into opening a bottle too soon. Give it a decade to admire Rousseau at full flight. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£3,853.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Rousseau's 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru has a fruit-driven bouquet laden with black cherries, crushed strawberry, ink and a touch of bay leaf. As it aerates, the fruit seems to take more of a back seat and the terroir comes through. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and elegant, iron fist/velvety glove and so forth. This is what a grand cru should be. Utterly seductive and captivating, its satin texture might lure you into opening a bottle too soon. Give it a decade to admire Rousseau at full flight. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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£2,256.00 |
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Burghound (97)A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood, essence of black cherry liqueur, violets and a hint of the sauvage. There is seriously good size, weight and power to the imposingly scaled flavors that display almost painful intensity on the driving, explosively long and very firmly structured finish where a pleasing bead of minerality appears which helps to add lift to the finish. This is powerful and presently quite compact yet my sense is that despite being very tightly wound today, it should progressively unfold such that in 7 to 8 years, it may be sufficiently civilized to enjoy if you don't wish to wait for its full maturity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (BH) |
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£3,356.00 |
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Burghound (97)A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood, essence of black cherry liqueur, violets and a hint of the sauvage. There is seriously good size, weight and power to the imposingly scaled flavors that display almost painful intensity on the driving, explosively long and very firmly structured finish where a pleasing bead of minerality appears which helps to add lift to the finish. This is powerful and presently quite compact yet my sense is that despite being very tightly wound today, it should progressively unfold such that in 7 to 8 years, it may be sufficiently civilized to enjoy if you don't wish to wait for its full maturity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£1,132.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Notes of dusty cherry, currant and leafy underbrush are the highlights of this tightly wound red, which is not giving much today, yet there is a center of sweet berry fruit. The fine aftertaste is fresh and resonant, with refined tannins. Best from 2022 through 2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (WA) |
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£1,344.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86-88)The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos du Château has a pretty red cherry and strawberry nose that is in keeping with the Rousseau style. The palate is crisp and lively, with fine tannin but not immense weight, but it is fresh on the tart cherry finish. Note that it has not been decided if this will be released or not. It sounds as if it will and it deserves to be, as it is keeping with the Rousseau style. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£6,250.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2014 Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru takes time to unfurl in the glass, eventually opening out with dark berry fruit, a touch of briary and blueberry, and a suggestion of sea spray. It is paradoxically intense but subtle. The palate is medium-bodied and here, it just shows the wood a little more than say, the Clos de la Roche. There is good density here, but it is the acidity that drives this forward and imparts so much tension. This is a Ruchottes that rivets you to the spot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£688.00 |
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Introducing the 'Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Blanc 2014', a vision of authentic craftsmanship, from one of the most respected vintners in Burgundy, Arnaud Ente. This elegantly balanced Chardonnay was vinified with indigenous yeast and matured meticulously in oak barrels for 12 months before a further 6 in stainless steel, creating an intricate, textural experience. Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Blanc 2014 hails from Burgundy, a region revered for its limestone-rich soils and cool climate, both pivotal in imbuing Ente's wines with matchless acidity and mineral depth. Remarkably, this wine is an embodiment of the meticulous viticulture and hands-on vinification at the estate. Its shimmering gold hue is a prelude to an aromatic symphony of orchard fruits, honey and toasted nuts, flawlessly balanced on the palate with a lasting finish. Acquiring a bottle of Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Blanc 2014 is an investment in a true artisanal expression of one of Burgundy's greatest terroirs. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£804.00 |
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Vinous (95)You may raise an eyebrow at my score, but this note was taken under blind conditions where it could have been a Chardonnay from anywhere in the world. The 2014 Meursault Clos des Ambres has a killer reduction on the nose with intense mineralité. It almost shocks the senses. The palate is fresh and vivacious, so penetrating and razor-sharp that you might think it is a Grand Cru. The energy just bursts through on the finish. In fact, this ends up with my highest score in a tough blind tasting. I can understand why people pay top dollar. Tasted a the New World/Old World Chardonnay Challenge in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£698.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)(vinified entirely with whole clusters and aged in 80% new oak): Healthy deep red. Sexy aromas of red berries, spices, pepper and crushed stone. Distinctly extract-rich, rocky wine with terrific sappy energy and tensile strength. Comes across as a bit cooler in character than the Echézeaux and finishes with serious building tannins. The family's holding is in the highest, windiest part of this grand cru, including one parcel that's surrounded on three sides by woods and thus receives less afternoon sun. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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£5,230.80 |
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Vinous (88-90)(40% vendange entier; 20% new oak): Musky aromas of dark cherry, boysenberry, minerals and smoked meat. In a juicy, distinctly airy style, even a bit slight in the early going, but this wine also conveys an impression of stem intensity (and extraction) to its flavors of black fruits, flowers and spices. Finishes with firm tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£7,728.00 |
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Derived from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy, France, the Auvenay Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2014 is a stellar expression of refined elegance. This acclaimed fine wine is brought to us by the revered producer Auvenay, led by Lalou Bize-Leroy, one of Bourgogne’s most respected vignerons. Cultivated in the picturesque locale of Puligny-Montrachet, the Les Enseigneres vintage exhibits a harmonious intermingling of minerality and refined acidity, characteristic of its limestone-rich soil. Exquisitely fermented in French oak barrels, the 2014 harvest offers a brilliant manifestation of oak-infused tones while preserving the nuanced, fruit-forward charm of Chardonnay. This vintage embodies an ethereal nose of citrus fruits, underpinned by subtle notes of almond, yielding to a balanced, complex palate. Aged to perfection, the Auvenay Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2014 brings an unmatched sophistication to your collection, promising a tasting experience that is transcendent in its depth and finesse. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£667.20 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)A huge, dramatic wine for the year, the 2014 Bélair-Monange possesses tremendous depth and overall intensity. Succulent black cherry, leather, spice and menthol are some of the many notes that flesh out in this dramatic, massively endowed Saint-Émilion. The fruit feels very ripe, yet there is plenty of underlying structure and acidity to balance things out. Since 2012, Bélair-Monange has been made from three parcels on gravel, clay and limestone. It is that very intersection that yields one of the most distinctive wines in Saint-Émilion. The 2014 is also the first vintage that includes fruit from the replanting done on the plateau. Bélair-Monange increasingly gives the two established flagships in the Moueix family's range (Trotanoy and La Fléur-Petrus) a run for their money. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,483.00 |
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Discover the exquisite complexity of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014, a fine wine of unparalleled distinction. Produced by the esteemed Maison Bizot, it originates from the prestigious Bourgogne wine region in France. Bizot, renowned for his unconventional vineyard techniques utilising biodynamic practices, coaxes the unique voice of the soil in each high-altitude, low-yield vine he tends. His minimal intervention approach is also evident in the cellar, favouring long, natural fermentation and maturation in neutral oak, resulting in a natural expression of terroir. The Le Chapitre 2014 is a visionary Pinot Noir. Complex and enveloping, it flaunts a vibrant ruby hue with notes of red fruits, clove, and a subtle hint of earth. On the palate, this wine demonstrates elegance and balance, delivering a sturdy structure and a lingering finish. Enjoy the refinement and depth that speaks to the craft and patience of its maker. Experience the refined subtlety of Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014. |
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£23,547.00 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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£10,835.00 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 is an exceptional offering from the coveted Vosne-Romanee region of Burgundy, France. From the wine cellars of the revered producer Jean-Yves Bizot, undertones of cranberry and clove create a unique aromatic masterpiece, reflecting his dedication to tradition. This opulent Pinot Noir is known for its rich, ruby colour and striking balance between acidity and tannin content. Crafted in one of Bizot's vineyards, where the vines average 40 years old, every grape is meticulously hand-harvested and destemmed. Subsequently, the wine is aged for two years in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity. Bizot's sustainable winegrowing and low-intervention winemaking methods result in a singular wine, encased in an understated, minimalist label reflecting its maker's style. A bottle of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2014 in your collection would undoubtedly mark a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Burgundian wines. |
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£3,244.00 |
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Experience the epitome of opulence with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014. This precious Pinot Noir, produced by Jean-Yves Bizot, embodies the rich history of the Vosne-Romanee wine region of Burgundy, France. Using biodynamic farm practices, Mr Bizot has formed a transcendent wine with unique intensity. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 is a masterstroke of viticulture, with separated fermentation and minimal intervention to protect the purity of its terroir characteristics. It presents a dark ruby colour, with a nose of ripe cherries, spice and a hint of oak. The palate is firm, the tannins are mature, and a long finish resonates with layered earthy notes. A testament to Bizot's meticulous approach, every bottle encapsulates the personality of its vintage. With the poised limit of production, this wine delivers extravagance to the discerning oenophiles. Nestled in your collection, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 promises a timeless maturation potential. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£795.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Impressive fresh leather-clad red cherries with a subtle earthiness in the background. Quite pure. Floral and aromatic. The palate has a very elegant yet powerful core of blueberries and cherries. A smooth release of fruit sweetness into the fresh and vibrant finish. Elegant and classic. More open than normal. Impressive now but better from 2022. |
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£399.00 |
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Delight in the exquisite flavours of Cecile Tremblay Bourgogne Croix Blanche 2014, a remarkable expression of the Bourgogne region's rich terroir. Cecile Tremblay, a third-generation vintner, has meticulously crafted this Pinot Noir using traditional biodynamic practices, upholding the deep-rooted heritage of her forebears. This wine presents a captivating complexity, with notes of ripe red berries perfectly balanced by an earthy minerality and subtle spice undertones. Grown in the celebrated region of Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, every bottle of Cecile Tremblay Bourgogne Croix Blanche 2014 echoes the unparalleled nuances of its home soil. With an 18-month ageing process in French oak barrels, this wine matures into a beautifully balanced creation with silky tannins and striking clarity. Renowned for its focused style and distinct identity, Cecile Tremblay Bourgogne Croix Blanche 2014 is a truly unique addition to any connoisseur's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£1,227.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Medium red. Musky aromas of black raspberry and crushed rock. Concentrated, creamy and fresh, offering serious intensity to its dense raspberry and mineral flavors. Bright acidity contributes to the impression of inner-mouth tension and cut. The tannins are present but quite fine on the long, firm finish, which offers terrific floral lift. This superb wine reminded me of a 1999 in style. |
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Rhone | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£339.60 |
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Vinous (91-93)Brilliant yellow. Intensely perfumed aromas of poached pear, orange, candied fig and jasmine take on a hint of dusty minerality. Smooth, concentrated and expansive on the palate, offering intense, mineral-tinged orchard and pit fruit flavors and a refreshing touch of bitter quinine. Finishes very long and supple, with impressive clarity and building spiciness. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£1,178.40 |
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Vinous (91)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Cliff Lede wine with rich fruit, tons of intensity and plenty of medium-term appeal. Savory notes add an attractive upper register, but the tannins are a touch firm, so readers will be best off cellaring the 2014 for at least a few years. This is a solid mid-tier offering from Cliff Lede. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£85,981.00 |
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Decanter (100)Enjoyed over dinner in Burgundy after tasting many truly lovely wines, this wine could erase your memory of anything else. It is a riveting tour-de-force, with a medium lemon-yellow colour and heady, incredibly forward aromas of ripe orchard and stone fruit with exotic spices, butter, and a bit of oak. There is fresh acidity, plenty of body and extract, and incredible finesse and elegance as well. The combination of youthful fruit, fresh acidity, and robust density carry this wine to an interminable finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£5,816.00 |
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Decanter (100)Enjoyed over dinner in Burgundy after tasting many truly lovely wines, this wine could erase your memory of anything else. It is a riveting tour-de-force, with a medium lemon-yellow colour and heady, incredibly forward aromas of ripe orchard and stone fruit with exotic spices, butter, and a bit of oak. There is fresh acidity, plenty of body and extract, and incredible finesse and elegance as well. The combination of youthful fruit, fresh acidity, and robust density carry this wine to an interminable finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£657.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2015 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is really blossoming now that the wine is safely in bottle. It has a gorgeous, floral bouquet with scents of blueberry, blackberry and briary, wonderful mineral expression here with a palpable sense of energy and precision. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, what you might call a cool Bonnes Mares, sleek and sensual with very fine tension towards the red cherry and kirsch tinged finish. What a gorgeous Bonnes-Mares, though I would be inclined to afford it several years in bottle. Tasted November 2016. |
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£12,585.00 |
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The D'Auvenay Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 is a lavish and exquisite French wine, offering exquisite balance and an enchanting array of flavours. Crafted in the historic House of D'Auvenay in Burgundy, it's a testament to French winemaking sophistication. Raised under the guardianship of the virtuoso, Lalou Bize-Leroy—D'Auvenay's proprietor renowned for her meticulous attention to detail—this wine has been aged traditionally in oak barrels. Essence of ripened red fruits and earthy undertones emanate from this ornate Burgundian libation, making it a gastronomic match for red meat or cheese course. Though it showcases an opulent richness, it carries a fitting restraint—the symbol of D'Auvenay's passion for delivering complex, yet harmonious flavours. The D'Auvenay Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 stands as a grand epitome of superior craftsmanship—an absolute triumph to add to any wine lover's cellar. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92+ (VN) |
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£2,256.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Bright medium red. Wild perfume of strawberry, raspberry, pepper, caramel and earth. Lovely precision and lift to the tangy raspberry, cherry and spice flavors complicated by saline minerality. Quite tight today, showing a restrained sweetness. Finishes with firm-edged, slightly tough tannins and excellent length. A very good vintage for this grand cru blend. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£2,808.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Bright medium red. At once more somber and higher-pitched on the nose than the Echézeaux, offering aromas of black cherry, dark berries, violet and bitter chocolate. A step up in texture and richness but densely packed and imploded today. At once powerful and cool, conveying terrific energy to its flavors of dark fruits, salty minerality, licorice and violet. This very long, powerful wine displays a downright chewy texture and yet there's noteworthy finesse to its tannins. Really glistens on the very long, rising finish. Forget about this beauty for a decade. |
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£24,108.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Bright medium red. At once more somber and higher-pitched on the nose than the Echézeaux, offering aromas of black cherry, dark berries, violet and bitter chocolate. A step up in texture and richness but densely packed and imploded today. At once powerful and cool, conveying terrific energy to its flavors of dark fruits, salty minerality, licorice and violet. This very long, powerful wine displays a downright chewy texture and yet there's noteworthy finesse to its tannins. Really glistens on the very long, rising finish. Forget about this beauty for a decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£4,207.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Lightish garnet. Like the Richebourg, there is an initial sweetness here. Smells so cool and delicately fragrant. Then on the palate, there is real power, the tannins holding everything in tightly as on the Grands Échezeaux but here the acidity spills around the edges and lifts it to terrific intensity on the palate. Firm, chalky texture but still fluid. Long and so refined that the power is disguised. In the empty glass, there is a return to fruit sweetness, showing the complexity and range in this wine. |
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