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 | 93 (VN) |
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£12,733.61 |
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Vinous (93)The 1998 Chambertin is one of the real surprises in this tasting. From a vintage that never got much of a look, Rousseau's Chambertin is a pure and total delight. It is not the most complex wine in the vertical, nor is it the most pedigreed, but it is absolutely exquisite, as all of its elements are in perfect balance. The plum, sweet tobacco, menthol and red cherry flavors, along with the wine's soft, open-knit personality, make the 1998 impossible to resist today. Readers looking for a vintage of the Rousseau Chambertin that is peaking will find much to admire in the 1998. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£95,529.92 |
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A marvel in your chalice, the Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 1998 exemplifies the finesse of Burgundy's white crus. Birthed in the vineyards of Meursault, nestled within France's famed Côte de Beaune region, this wine illuminates the expertise of celebrated producer, Auvenay. The Narvaux terroir bestows a refinement that becomes manifest in the wine's bouquet and balance. Intricately composed from meticulously hand-selected Chardonnay grapes, the process of their careful destemming, fermentation, and 18-month ageing in oak barrels awards this vintage a complex character, pregnant with delicate notes of butter, nuts, and minerals. As expected from Auvenay, this 1998 release is a testament to their legacy of crafting exquisitely layered wines with longevity and richness, that impress even the most discerning palates. The Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 1998 is indeed an enchanting invitation to experience a veritable symphony within a sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£4,677.85 |
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Discover the remarkable Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1998, a distinguished white wine hailing from the auspicious region of Burgundy, France. Immaculately produced by the revered winery, Domaine d'Auvenay under the meticulous guidance of Lalou Bize-Leroy, one of Burgundy's most respected vignerons. This wine encapsulates the impressive engine of power and minerality synonymous with its lineage. Belying its age, the Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1998 presents a youthful radiance, with a golden hue hinting at a palette brimming with zesty citrus, ripe apple, delicate hazelnut, and a supremely balanced buttery finesse. The signature of the terroir is clear in the soft limestone and mineral undertones that resonates throughout its layered complexity. Brought into existence through traditional vinification methods and meticulous aging in rarefied French oak, the Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1998 is indeed a testament to the grandeur of meticulous wine-production techniques. A sophisticated accompaniment to seafood and poultry, this wine is a stellar addition to any discerning enophile's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£1,626.00 |
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Vinous (91)Saturated medium ruby. Penetrating, superripe, slightly porty aromas of medicinal black cherry, cocoa powder, menthol and damp earth. Generous, pliant and really stuffed with fruit; very solid wine with lovely restrained sweetness. Powerful flavor of black plum outlasts the big chewy-but-ripe tannins. This will get sweeter as the tannins melt. But the '99 may be even more impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£1,619.05 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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£843.64 |
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Vinous (88)Good medium red. Bright aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry. Sweet and plump but pure and fresh, with the blackberry flavor dominating. Has the fruit to support the firm acidity. Finishes with very fine tannins and good persistence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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£6,911.60 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Spiced apple, minerals and smoke on the nose. Dense and minerally in the mouth, with uncanny thickness for the vintage and the underlying structure of a red wine. Like the Meursault Perrieres, this should be long-lived for a '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£1,837.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Lift and richness and electrified raisins! There's a lot of energy here. Medicine? Sinewy. Not the sweetest. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95.0 |
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£48,112.84 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£95,957.21 |
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Vinous (92+)Very good red-ruby color. Perfumed, expressive aromas of red cherry, rose petal and nutty oak; marginally less precise than La Tache. The sweetest and thickest of these '98s, with impressive volume and the spherical shape characteristic of Romanee-Conti. Flavors are still quite unevolved, and the wine gives the impression of being in an awkward stage today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£25,409.60 |
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Vinous (92+)Very good red-ruby color. Perfumed, expressive aromas of red cherry, rose petal and nutty oak; marginally less precise than La Tache. The sweetest and thickest of these '98s, with impressive volume and the spherical shape characteristic of Romanee-Conti. Flavors are still quite unevolved, and the wine gives the impression of being in an awkward stage today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN (ST)) |
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£3,978.80 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)Deep ruby-red. Less precise aroma initially dominated by dark chocolate; enticing notes of raspberry, violet and mocha emerged with aeration. Big and rich but on the tough side today; broad but not yet filled in. Flavor of black cherry. Finishes with slightly rough, palate-dusting tannins and the austerity of the vintage. Will require extended aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (VN) |
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£17,834.89 |
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Vinous (95-98)Deep bright ruby. Pungent, brilliant aromas of blackberry, cocoa powder, minerals and Oriental spices. Painfully intense flavors of incredible purity; thick but brilliantly delineated. Finishes with great palate-staining length and lift; firm tannins are buried in fruit. A knockout in the making. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 92 (VN) |
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£1,483.45 |
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Vinous (92)The 1998 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru performs commendably given that I am not particularly fond of this growing season. The vibrant nose features black currant pastilles and a subtle marine influence; traits of kelp and iodine emerge with time. Very charming, and the whole-bunch addition is extremely well subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and fleshy, offering a caressing mouthfeel that you might mistake for a 1999. Granted, this 1998 is not as complex or as thrilling as the follow-up, yet it is nicely proportioned, with a discreet bitter edge on the sapid, conservative finish. Bottles can be consumed now but should give another 15 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Clos Saint-Denis vertical at Hide restaurant. 92 |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£2,551.49 |
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Embark on a tasting journey with the exquisite Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Eiswein 1998. Hailing from the verdant vineyards of Saar, Germany, this timeless classic showcases the expertise of acclaimed producer Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken. Harvested at freezing temperatures, each grape encases a concentrated, sweet nectar, which imparts an irresistible flavour profile to the Eiswein. Drawing on its rich local terroir, this Riesling is a true testament to the Zilliken family's passionate pursuit of winemaking excellence spanning over two centuries. Boasting a spectacular balance of sweetness and acidity, expect a medley of delightful stone fruit notes, partnered with an elegant minerality on the palate. The Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Eiswein 1998's longevity and sophisticated subtlety make it a prized asset in any connoisseur's collection. Indulge in its sublime complexity today, and behold an unparalleled sensory experience. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£1,698.97 |
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Wine Spectator (96)So perfumed and beautiful. Smells like an outstanding Burgundy. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long fruity and focused finish. Hint of raisin. Beautiful balance and class. Better in a couple of years. Even better than I remember.--1998 Piedmont blind retrospective (2008). Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made. -JS |
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California | 1 | 92-94 (VN (ST)) |
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£1,930.01 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-94)Saturated ruby. Roasted black raspberry, maple syrup and shoe polish on the nose. Very smooth, rich and lush; amazingly full and long for the vintage. Tannins are substantial but even and sweet. Most Napa wineries couldn't produce a wine like this even in a great year. |
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Champagne | 4 | 98 (WS) |
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£575.60 |
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Wine Spectator (98)This harmonious Champagne offers luxurious texture and powerful, focused acidity, showing aromatic accents of spring blossom, crushed thyme and chai, with rich notes of lemon meringue, hazelnut, black currant and fresh porcini mushroom. The full package. Impressive. Drink now through 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£570.80 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Big and chewy, yet refined and classy--perhaps the classiest young Evangile I have touched to my lips. Full-bodied, with full, velvety tannins but a racy and powerful finish that goes on and on. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£4,106.47 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Fantastic. Dark ruby color with hints of purple. Glorious aromas of blackberry, tobacco, cedar and slightly wet earth. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a fabulous finish. This is subtle and refined. Wonderful length. Tasted side by side with the 2000 Pétrus, it is clearly better. Today, I give it two points higher than previous tastings. Perfection.--Pétrus non-blind vertical. Best after 2012. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£1,077.62 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Fantastic. Dark ruby color with hints of purple. Glorious aromas of blackberry, tobacco, cedar and slightly wet earth. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a fabulous finish. This is subtle and refined. Wonderful length. Tasted side by side with the 2000 Pétrus, it is clearly better. Today, I give it two points higher than previous tastings. Perfection.--Pétrus non-blind vertical. Best after 2012. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 85 (VN (ST)) |
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£1,584.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85)Medium red. Cherry, licorice, mint and a whiff of raw oak on the nose. Juicy and fairly intensely flavored, but with somewhat green flavors. Finishes with rather dry tannins. My sample of the 2000 was tart and underripe; it hard to believe that the sample was representative. The '99 was also green, and the tannins were astringent. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£548.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Massive yet balanced '98, with lots of mineral, mint, wet earth, berry and cherry character. Full-bodied, with loads of round, velvety tannins and a long, long aftertaste. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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£8,042.40 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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£821.60 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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£3,658.80 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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£4,366.84 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WS) |
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£6,435.60 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Tar, berry and dry stone aromas, with wet earth. Full-bodied, thick and chewy, with velvety tannins. Big and rustic, but I like this textbook Latour à Pomerol. Best in decades. Best after 2008. 3,000 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WS) |
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£2,398.80 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Tar, berry and dry stone aromas, with wet earth. Full-bodied, thick and chewy, with velvety tannins. Big and rustic, but I like this textbook Latour à Pomerol. Best in decades. Best after 2008. 3,000 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£6,709.61 |
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Wine Spectator (100)What amazing aromas. It's like black truffle oil, with cedar and crushed blackberries as well as wet, decadent earth. Full-bodied, with ultraripe and velvety tannins. Goes on and on. Raisins, cappuccino, with mushrooms and meat. So long. A unique experience. I am speechless.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Best after . 450 cases made. -JS |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£10,606.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 1998 Chambertin is one of the real surprises in this tasting. From a vintage that never got much of a look, Rousseau's Chambertin is a pure and total delight. It is not the most complex wine in the vertical, nor is it the most pedigreed, but it is absolutely exquisite, as all of its elements are in perfect balance. The plum, sweet tobacco, menthol and red cherry flavors, along with the wine's soft, open-knit personality, make the 1998 impossible to resist today. Readers looking for a vintage of the Rousseau Chambertin that is peaking will find much to admire in the 1998. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£79,573.00 |
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A marvel in your chalice, the Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 1998 exemplifies the finesse of Burgundy's white crus. Birthed in the vineyards of Meursault, nestled within France's famed Côte de Beaune region, this wine illuminates the expertise of celebrated producer, Auvenay. The Narvaux terroir bestows a refinement that becomes manifest in the wine's bouquet and balance. Intricately composed from meticulously hand-selected Chardonnay grapes, the process of their careful destemming, fermentation, and 18-month ageing in oak barrels awards this vintage a complex character, pregnant with delicate notes of butter, nuts, and minerals. As expected from Auvenay, this 1998 release is a testament to their legacy of crafting exquisitely layered wines with longevity and richness, that impress even the most discerning palates. The Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 1998 is indeed an enchanting invitation to experience a veritable symphony within a sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,895.00 |
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Discover the remarkable Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1998, a distinguished white wine hailing from the auspicious region of Burgundy, France. Immaculately produced by the revered winery, Domaine d'Auvenay under the meticulous guidance of Lalou Bize-Leroy, one of Burgundy's most respected vignerons. This wine encapsulates the impressive engine of power and minerality synonymous with its lineage. Belying its age, the Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1998 presents a youthful radiance, with a golden hue hinting at a palette brimming with zesty citrus, ripe apple, delicate hazelnut, and a supremely balanced buttery finesse. The signature of the terroir is clear in the soft limestone and mineral undertones that resonates throughout its layered complexity. Brought into existence through traditional vinification methods and meticulous aging in rarefied French oak, the Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1998 is indeed a testament to the grandeur of meticulous wine-production techniques. A sophisticated accompaniment to seafood and poultry, this wine is a stellar addition to any discerning enophile's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£1,626.00 |
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Vinous (91)Saturated medium ruby. Penetrating, superripe, slightly porty aromas of medicinal black cherry, cocoa powder, menthol and damp earth. Generous, pliant and really stuffed with fruit; very solid wine with lovely restrained sweetness. Powerful flavor of black plum outlasts the big chewy-but-ripe tannins. This will get sweeter as the tannins melt. But the '99 may be even more impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,346.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
£687.00 |
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Vinous (88)Good medium red. Bright aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry. Sweet and plump but pure and fresh, with the blackberry flavor dominating. Has the fruit to support the firm acidity. Finishes with very fine tannins and good persistence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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£5,757.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Spiced apple, minerals and smoke on the nose. Dense and minerally in the mouth, with uncanny thickness for the vintage and the underlying structure of a red wine. Like the Meursault Perrieres, this should be long-lived for a '98. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£1,515.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Lift and richness and electrified raisins! There's a lot of energy here. Medicine? Sinewy. Not the sweetest. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95.0 |
In Bond
£40,078.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£79,959.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Very good red-ruby color. Perfumed, expressive aromas of red cherry, rose petal and nutty oak; marginally less precise than La Tache. The sweetest and thickest of these '98s, with impressive volume and the spherical shape characteristic of Romanee-Conti. Flavors are still quite unevolved, and the wine gives the impression of being in an awkward stage today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£21,172.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Very good red-ruby color. Perfumed, expressive aromas of red cherry, rose petal and nutty oak; marginally less precise than La Tache. The sweetest and thickest of these '98s, with impressive volume and the spherical shape characteristic of Romanee-Conti. Flavors are still quite unevolved, and the wine gives the impression of being in an awkward stage today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN (ST)) |
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£3,313.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-92)Deep ruby-red. Less precise aroma initially dominated by dark chocolate; enticing notes of raspberry, violet and mocha emerged with aeration. Big and rich but on the tough side today; broad but not yet filled in. Flavor of black cherry. Finishes with slightly rough, palate-dusting tannins and the austerity of the vintage. Will require extended aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (VN) |
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£14,856.00 |
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Vinous (95-98)Deep bright ruby. Pungent, brilliant aromas of blackberry, cocoa powder, minerals and Oriental spices. Painfully intense flavors of incredible purity; thick but brilliantly delineated. Finishes with great palate-staining length and lift; firm tannins are buried in fruit. A knockout in the making. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 92 (VN) |
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£1,233.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 1998 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru performs commendably given that I am not particularly fond of this growing season. The vibrant nose features black currant pastilles and a subtle marine influence; traits of kelp and iodine emerge with time. Very charming, and the whole-bunch addition is extremely well subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and fleshy, offering a caressing mouthfeel that you might mistake for a 1999. Granted, this 1998 is not as complex or as thrilling as the follow-up, yet it is nicely proportioned, with a discreet bitter edge on the sapid, conservative finish. Bottles can be consumed now but should give another 15 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Clos Saint-Denis vertical at Hide restaurant. 92 |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£2,107.00 |
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Embark on a tasting journey with the exquisite Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Eiswein 1998. Hailing from the verdant vineyards of Saar, Germany, this timeless classic showcases the expertise of acclaimed producer Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken. Harvested at freezing temperatures, each grape encases a concentrated, sweet nectar, which imparts an irresistible flavour profile to the Eiswein. Drawing on its rich local terroir, this Riesling is a true testament to the Zilliken family's passionate pursuit of winemaking excellence spanning over two centuries. Boasting a spectacular balance of sweetness and acidity, expect a medley of delightful stone fruit notes, partnered with an elegant minerality on the palate. The Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Eiswein 1998's longevity and sophisticated subtlety make it a prized asset in any connoisseur's collection. Indulge in its sublime complexity today, and behold an unparalleled sensory experience. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£1,398.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)So perfumed and beautiful. Smells like an outstanding Burgundy. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, long fruity and focused finish. Hint of raisin. Beautiful balance and class. Better in a couple of years. Even better than I remember.--1998 Piedmont blind retrospective (2008). Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made. -JS |
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California | 1 | 92-94 (VN (ST)) |
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£1,603.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-94)Saturated ruby. Roasted black raspberry, maple syrup and shoe polish on the nose. Very smooth, rich and lush; amazingly full and long for the vintage. Tannins are substantial but even and sweet. Most Napa wineries couldn't produce a wine like this even in a great year. |
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Champagne | 4 | 98 (WS) |
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£477.00 |
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Wine Spectator (98)This harmonious Champagne offers luxurious texture and powerful, focused acidity, showing aromatic accents of spring blossom, crushed thyme and chai, with rich notes of lemon meringue, hazelnut, black currant and fresh porcini mushroom. The full package. Impressive. Drink now through 2028. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£473.00 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Big and chewy, yet refined and classy--perhaps the classiest young Evangile I have touched to my lips. Full-bodied, with full, velvety tannins but a racy and powerful finish that goes on and on. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£3,390.00 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Fantastic. Dark ruby color with hints of purple. Glorious aromas of blackberry, tobacco, cedar and slightly wet earth. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a fabulous finish. This is subtle and refined. Wonderful length. Tasted side by side with the 2000 Pétrus, it is clearly better. Today, I give it two points higher than previous tastings. Perfection.--Pétrus non-blind vertical. Best after 2012. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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£890.00 |
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Wine Spectator (100)Fantastic. Dark ruby color with hints of purple. Glorious aromas of blackberry, tobacco, cedar and slightly wet earth. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a fabulous finish. This is subtle and refined. Wonderful length. Tasted side by side with the 2000 Pétrus, it is clearly better. Today, I give it two points higher than previous tastings. Perfection.--Pétrus non-blind vertical. Best after 2012. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 85 (VN (ST)) |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (85)Medium red. Cherry, licorice, mint and a whiff of raw oak on the nose. Juicy and fairly intensely flavored, but with somewhat green flavors. Finishes with rather dry tannins. My sample of the 2000 was tart and underripe; it hard to believe that the sample was representative. The '99 was also green, and the tannins were astringent. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Massive yet balanced '98, with lots of mineral, mint, wet earth, berry and cherry character. Full-bodied, with loads of round, velvety tannins and a long, long aftertaste. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (NM)) |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (96)The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WS) |
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Wine Spectator (94)Tar, berry and dry stone aromas, with wet earth. Full-bodied, thick and chewy, with velvety tannins. Big and rustic, but I like this textbook Latour à Pomerol. Best in decades. Best after 2008. 3,000 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WS) |
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Wine Spectator (94)Tar, berry and dry stone aromas, with wet earth. Full-bodied, thick and chewy, with velvety tannins. Big and rustic, but I like this textbook Latour à Pomerol. Best in decades. Best after 2008. 3,000 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WS) |
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Wine Spectator (100)What amazing aromas. It's like black truffle oil, with cedar and crushed blackberries as well as wet, decadent earth. Full-bodied, with ultraripe and velvety tannins. Goes on and on. Raisins, cappuccino, with mushrooms and meat. So long. A unique experience. I am speechless.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Best after . 450 cases made. -JS |
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