Selection with Condition Photos
At Cru World Wine, we understand that bottle condition is crucial when it comes to purchasing wine, especially when buying back vintage wines. That's why we've created our "Selection with Condition Photos" page - a curated selection of wines that includes detailed photos of each bottle, so you can make an informed decision before making a purchase. Our photos show the condition of the bottle, including any signs of wear or damage, giving you the confidence to make an informed purchase decision.
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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£542.65 |
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Rheinhessen | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£4,218.07 |
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Vinous (92)Issuing solely from a parcel planted in 1964, this leads with Sauvignon-like pungency of mint and pennyroyal, allied to an anticipation of the apple and lime that brightly inform a silken-textured palate. The superbly sustained finish cools and refreshes in its amalgam of juicy, resinous green-herb- and chalk-infused fresh fruit. |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
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£3,339.64 |
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Imbued with a connoisseur's passion for fine wine, the 'La Grange des Peres Vin de Pays de l'Herault Blanc 2015' is truly exceptional. Produced in France's languid Languedoc region, the 2015 Blanc is a richly complex blend meticulously crafted from a selection of prime varieties including Marsanne, Roussanne, and Chardonnay. Hailing from the legendary vineyard of La Grange des Peres, aided by a unique terroir marked by schist soils and Mediterranean breezes, this wine characterises the opulence of its roots. Each grape is delicately nurtured throughout its growing phase, then harvested and gently pressed, before undergoing an organic fermentation stage in French oak barrels. The result? A perfect balance of ripeness and acidity, with distinguishing notes of earthy minerality, citrus fruits and subtle spices. Savour the 'La Grange des Peres Vin de Pays de l'Herault Blanc 2015' for a divine exploration into the world of refined viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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£1,239.62 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A fresh style, with a gossamer texture framing lemon, apple and white peach flavors. Accents of baking spices and mineral add depth as this unfolds to a long, intense aftertaste. Best from 2019 through 2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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£13,005.20 |
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Vinous (99)There are so many captivating wines in this tasting, but the 2015 Clos de la Roche seems to just have a little something extra. Ethereal, delicate and nuanced, especially in this context of much richer wines, the Clos de la Roche makes its case more with persistence and nuance rather than pure power. The bright red stone fruit, mineral and floral notes are all sketched with crystalline precision in a hauntingly beautiful Burgundy that hits all the right notes. I can only hope I will have a chance to taste the 2015 when it has had a few years (or more) in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£13,420.82 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Pommard Les Vignots is outrageously beautiful, not to mention a remarkable wine with which to kick off the tasting. Bold and racy, the 2015 exudes a level of depth and textural richness that is frankly hard to imagine at this level. The Vignots is surprisingly expressive, open and giving today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£16,069.61 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts from Domaine Leroy is predictably superb, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of black fruits, hoisin, smoked duck and rich spice. On the palate, the wine is extraordinarily concentrated, full-bodied and ample, with grand cru depth and dimension, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, saline finish. Compared to the lavish—even decadent—Aux Brûlées, Les Beaux Monts is more reserved, its stony structure asserting itself more prominently, its mid-palate more taut and less expansive: it will need more time in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£25,028.42 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts from Domaine Leroy is predictably superb, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of black fruits, hoisin, smoked duck and rich spice. On the palate, the wine is extraordinarily concentrated, full-bodied and ample, with grand cru depth and dimension, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, saline finish. Compared to the lavish—even decadent—Aux Brûlées, Les Beaux Monts is more reserved, its stony structure asserting itself more prominently, its mid-palate more taut and less expansive: it will need more time in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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£580.60 |
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Vinous (89-91)(vinified with 80% whole clusters): Bright, full red. More complex and perfumed than the Charmes, with its raspberry and blueberry aromas lifted by brown spices (Lignier noted that the Charmes was more complex than this wine before the racking but is mute today). Quite tight and savory in the mouth, showing little in the way of early sweetness. Finishes firmly tannic and spicy. This premier cru will need patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£488.20 |
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The Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2015 is a testament to Louis Michel's mastery of the Chardonnay grape. This esteemed French winemaker has created a full-bodied white wine evocative of the distinct terroir of France's Burgundy region. Nestled in the heart of Chablis, the Louis Michel family are renowned artisans, employing minimalist, non-interferential winemaking techniques for centuries to allow the character of their distinctive terroir to emerge unadulterated. The 2015 Grand Cru Vaudesir, painstakingly harvested by hand, offers aromas of ripe lemon and crystallised fruit. On the palate, it reveals stunning complexity with bold minerality, crafted using indigenous yeasts and aged 12 months on lees. The Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2015 showcases precision, elegance, and longevity that captivates even the most discerning connoisseurs. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£753.60 |
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Vinous (92+)Pale, bright yellow. Restrained aromas of iodine, crushed rock and chestnut. Densely packed but slightly spiky and uncompromisingly dry, offering a bracing combination of lemon and pineapple fruit, firm minerality and lively acidity. Very tightly chiseled in the middle palate but opens out somewhat on the rocky back end, finishing with echoing flavors of lemon and saline minerality. Still, this youthfully unforthcoming wine will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-98 (BH) |
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£3,491.60 |
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Burghound (95-98)(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£678.80 |
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James Suckling (99)Decadent and rich aromas of black cherries and plums with wet earth and sandalwood. Turns to dried mushrooms. Full-bodied, tight and closed with big, polished tannins, yet this is very closed and shy right now. Despite this, underneath it shows such depth and beauty. Tangy acidity. This is a combination of 2005 and 2009. Try it in 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£8,041.49 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£4,065.40 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£1,206.83 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a dark, exuberant and opulent wine that is teeming with flavor, ripeness and extract. That said, there is also a note of impurity that I only really locked in on when I went back to taste the wine at different time intervals later in the day and the next. To be clear, it was there upon first examination, but then it blew off. And then it came back. That game of hide and seek proved distracting and puzzling. I wondered if it was cork or barrel, although it did not behave like any of those things, and my doubt is recorded by the question mark next to my score. Once you get past that little blemish, you are instantly aware of the beauty and depth of the vintage. The wine is savory in terms of aromas and sweet in terms of tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon flavors of dried blackberry, toasted espresso and cured tobacco play leading roles. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£726.43 |
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Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015, a classic Burgundy richness hailing from the iconic Parent Estate in Pommard, embodies the epitome of refined sophistication. Crafted by Anne Parent, a pioneer of organic winemaking, this collector's gem speaks volumes of her expertise in producing outstanding expressions. Grown in the revered Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for its idyllic limestone-clay soils, the parcel yields opulent Chardonnay grapes. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification in oak barrels, a sensitive technique that infuses the wine with unmatched elegance. This Grand Cru delivers exquisite minerality, complemented by a sublime honeyed fruit palate that gracefully subsides into a prolonged finish. These sublime nuances render the Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015 an irresistible indulgence for any wine enthusiast. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WI) |
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£4,240.40 |
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The Wine Independent (100)Petrus 2015 has a deep garnet color, with a hint of purple. Upon opening (the bottle was opened in front of me) the nose explodes with an atomic mushroom cloud of molten licorice, black cherry preserves, ripe juicy black plums, and candied violets, followed by hints of Sichuan pepper, Indian spices, crushed rocks, and iron ore. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and fantastically opulent, the palate delivers super-ripe, velvety tannins and amazing tension to the multi-layered black fruits and exotic spices, finishing with incredible length. Polished, pristine, curvaceous and hedonic - out of the gate gorgeous, this baby has a good 50-60 years+ further to go. |
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California | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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£2,538.62 |
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James Suckling (99)Insane aromas of lavender, blackberries, wet earth and ripe yet fresh fruit. Full body with very deep fruit, pine needles and hints of chocolate and cedar. Very long and wonderfully polished. This has wonderful depth and focus. Release in 2021. Better after 2024. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£388.84 |
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James Suckling (100)Earthy aromas of bark, sand, truffles, graphite, rust, terracotta and sandalwood rise up from the deep with Burgundian poise; fruitier orange zest and preserved lemons glimmer in their wake, while riper incense and tar lurk in this dense forest of aromas. Physics itself gives way as the line between reduction and oxidation is blurred. There’s such richness to the center palate, but the fruit there is vivacious and elegant, swaddled in robust but generous tannins that breach the outermost reaches of the mouth. The finish is hauntingly long, the after effects of the acidity unworldly. This is certainly in a quiet, reserved stage of evolution, and will need time to fully mature in bottle. Drink in 2025. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£858.07 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2015 Lytton Springs is very, very closed. Readers should not think about opening a bottle anytime soon. Intensely aromatic, but also tightly wound, the 2015 only hints at its true potential. Deceptively medium in body, the 2015 packs a real punch. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,887.64 |
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James Suckling (98)Love the aromas to this young red with blackcurrants, sage, cinnamon and five-spice character. Changes all the time. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with a ripe and rich tannin backbone that gives form and beauty to the ripe and beautiful fruit. Tight and very long. Approachable now but will reward more in five to six years. A classic Sassicaia. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
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£9,056.99 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2015 Screaming Eagle is another monumental wine from this address, and it's one of those cases where if you afford it, you should buy it. A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, this magical elixir boasts a deep purple color as well as a blockbuster bouquet of blueberries, creme de cassis, violets, incense, and cedarwood. Reminding me of the 2015 Château Margaux with its off the charts class and purity, it’s full-bodied, thrillingly textured, and has a finish that just won't quit. This legendary wine is going to keep for 30-40 years. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£2,386.26 |
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James Suckling (98)This is very tight grained and beautifully balanced with violets, crushed stones and a brambleberry character. Extremely aromatic and perfumed. Medium to full body with a compressed mouthfeel of wonderfully fine and fresh tannins. A fantastic merlot-based red for the vintage. Structured yet so balanced. Beautiful now but better in 2021. |
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California | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£1,513.20 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Asterisk comes charging out of the gate with exuberant black and red cherries, warm cassis and raspberry pie scents plus hints of cigar box, Indian spices, rose hip tea and charcuterie with a faint waft of dusty soil. Full-bodied and firmly textured, with bags of red and black fruits, the palate is laced with loads of spicy accents, and it finishes long and perfumed. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£678.07 |
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Vinous (91)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst is pliant, supple and inviting. Dark cherry jam, plum, chocolate, spice and new leather are pushed forward in this racy, succulent Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine with no hard edges and plenty of allure, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. In the Lyndenhurst, readers will find an affordable Cabernet that showcases the best 2015 has to offer, in its peer group, naturally. |
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Rhone | 2 | 96 (VN) |
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£811.61 |
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Vinous (96)Deep lurid ruby. Heady, smoke- and spice-accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur and violet aromas show excellent clarity and pick up a hint of olive with aeration. Sweet and broad on the palate, offering deeply concentrated yet energetic dark berry preserve, cola and floral pastille flavors, plus a suggestion of spicecake. The extremely long, velvety finish features an echo of juicy, sweet blue fruit and harmonious tannins that come in late. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£655.61 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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£449.00 |
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Rheinhessen | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£3,483.00 |
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Vinous (92)Issuing solely from a parcel planted in 1964, this leads with Sauvignon-like pungency of mint and pennyroyal, allied to an anticipation of the apple and lime that brightly inform a silken-textured palate. The superbly sustained finish cools and refreshes in its amalgam of juicy, resinous green-herb- and chalk-infused fresh fruit. |
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Languedoc | 1 | - |
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£2,767.00 |
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Imbued with a connoisseur's passion for fine wine, the 'La Grange des Peres Vin de Pays de l'Herault Blanc 2015' is truly exceptional. Produced in France's languid Languedoc region, the 2015 Blanc is a richly complex blend meticulously crafted from a selection of prime varieties including Marsanne, Roussanne, and Chardonnay. Hailing from the legendary vineyard of La Grange des Peres, aided by a unique terroir marked by schist soils and Mediterranean breezes, this wine characterises the opulence of its roots. Each grape is delicately nurtured throughout its growing phase, then harvested and gently pressed, before undergoing an organic fermentation stage in French oak barrels. The result? A perfect balance of ripeness and acidity, with distinguishing notes of earthy minerality, citrus fruits and subtle spices. Savour the 'La Grange des Peres Vin de Pays de l'Herault Blanc 2015' for a divine exploration into the world of refined viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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£1,025.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)A fresh style, with a gossamer texture framing lemon, apple and white peach flavors. Accents of baking spices and mineral add depth as this unfolds to a long, intense aftertaste. Best from 2019 through 2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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£10,835.00 |
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Vinous (99)There are so many captivating wines in this tasting, but the 2015 Clos de la Roche seems to just have a little something extra. Ethereal, delicate and nuanced, especially in this context of much richer wines, the Clos de la Roche makes its case more with persistence and nuance rather than pure power. The bright red stone fruit, mineral and floral notes are all sketched with crystalline precision in a hauntingly beautiful Burgundy that hits all the right notes. I can only hope I will have a chance to taste the 2015 when it has had a few years (or more) in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£11,176.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Pommard Les Vignots is outrageously beautiful, not to mention a remarkable wine with which to kick off the tasting. Bold and racy, the 2015 exudes a level of depth and textural richness that is frankly hard to imagine at this level. The Vignots is surprisingly expressive, open and giving today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£13,386.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts from Domaine Leroy is predictably superb, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of black fruits, hoisin, smoked duck and rich spice. On the palate, the wine is extraordinarily concentrated, full-bodied and ample, with grand cru depth and dimension, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, saline finish. Compared to the lavish—even decadent—Aux Brûlées, Les Beaux Monts is more reserved, its stony structure asserting itself more prominently, its mid-palate more taut and less expansive: it will need more time in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£20,849.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts from Domaine Leroy is predictably superb, soaring from the glass with a deep bouquet of black fruits, hoisin, smoked duck and rich spice. On the palate, the wine is extraordinarily concentrated, full-bodied and ample, with grand cru depth and dimension, a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, saline finish. Compared to the lavish—even decadent—Aux Brûlées, Les Beaux Monts is more reserved, its stony structure asserting itself more prominently, its mid-palate more taut and less expansive: it will need more time in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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£471.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)(vinified with 80% whole clusters): Bright, full red. More complex and perfumed than the Charmes, with its raspberry and blueberry aromas lifted by brown spices (Lignier noted that the Charmes was more complex than this wine before the racking but is mute today). Quite tight and savory in the mouth, showing little in the way of early sweetness. Finishes firmly tannic and spicy. This premier cru will need patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£394.00 |
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The Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2015 is a testament to Louis Michel's mastery of the Chardonnay grape. This esteemed French winemaker has created a full-bodied white wine evocative of the distinct terroir of France's Burgundy region. Nestled in the heart of Chablis, the Louis Michel family are renowned artisans, employing minimalist, non-interferential winemaking techniques for centuries to allow the character of their distinctive terroir to emerge unadulterated. The 2015 Grand Cru Vaudesir, painstakingly harvested by hand, offers aromas of ripe lemon and crystallised fruit. On the palate, it reveals stunning complexity with bold minerality, crafted using indigenous yeasts and aged 12 months on lees. The Louis Michel Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2015 showcases precision, elegance, and longevity that captivates even the most discerning connoisseurs. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£753.60 |
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Vinous (92+)Pale, bright yellow. Restrained aromas of iodine, crushed rock and chestnut. Densely packed but slightly spiky and uncompromisingly dry, offering a bracing combination of lemon and pineapple fruit, firm minerality and lively acidity. Very tightly chiseled in the middle palate but opens out somewhat on the rocky back end, finishing with echoing flavors of lemon and saline minerality. Still, this youthfully unforthcoming wine will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95-98 (BH) |
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£2,907.00 |
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Burghound (95-98)(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£563.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Decadent and rich aromas of black cherries and plums with wet earth and sandalwood. Turns to dried mushrooms. Full-bodied, tight and closed with big, polished tannins, yet this is very closed and shy right now. Despite this, underneath it shows such depth and beauty. Tangy acidity. This is a combination of 2005 and 2009. Try it in 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£6,682.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£3,375.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£995.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a dark, exuberant and opulent wine that is teeming with flavor, ripeness and extract. That said, there is also a note of impurity that I only really locked in on when I went back to taste the wine at different time intervals later in the day and the next. To be clear, it was there upon first examination, but then it blew off. And then it came back. That game of hide and seek proved distracting and puzzling. I wondered if it was cork or barrel, although it did not behave like any of those things, and my doubt is recorded by the question mark next to my score. Once you get past that little blemish, you are instantly aware of the beauty and depth of the vintage. The wine is savory in terms of aromas and sweet in terms of tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon flavors of dried blackberry, toasted espresso and cured tobacco play leading roles. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£592.00 |
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Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015, a classic Burgundy richness hailing from the iconic Parent Estate in Pommard, embodies the epitome of refined sophistication. Crafted by Anne Parent, a pioneer of organic winemaking, this collector's gem speaks volumes of her expertise in producing outstanding expressions. Grown in the revered Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for its idyllic limestone-clay soils, the parcel yields opulent Chardonnay grapes. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification in oak barrels, a sensitive technique that infuses the wine with unmatched elegance. This Grand Cru delivers exquisite minerality, complemented by a sublime honeyed fruit palate that gracefully subsides into a prolonged finish. These sublime nuances render the Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015 an irresistible indulgence for any wine enthusiast. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (WI) |
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£3,531.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)Petrus 2015 has a deep garnet color, with a hint of purple. Upon opening (the bottle was opened in front of me) the nose explodes with an atomic mushroom cloud of molten licorice, black cherry preserves, ripe juicy black plums, and candied violets, followed by hints of Sichuan pepper, Indian spices, crushed rocks, and iron ore. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and fantastically opulent, the palate delivers super-ripe, velvety tannins and amazing tension to the multi-layered black fruits and exotic spices, finishing with incredible length. Polished, pristine, curvaceous and hedonic - out of the gate gorgeous, this baby has a good 50-60 years+ further to go. |
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California | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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£2,107.50 |
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James Suckling (99)Insane aromas of lavender, blackberries, wet earth and ripe yet fresh fruit. Full body with very deep fruit, pine needles and hints of chocolate and cedar. Very long and wonderfully polished. This has wonderful depth and focus. Release in 2021. Better after 2024. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£308.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Earthy aromas of bark, sand, truffles, graphite, rust, terracotta and sandalwood rise up from the deep with Burgundian poise; fruitier orange zest and preserved lemons glimmer in their wake, while riper incense and tar lurk in this dense forest of aromas. Physics itself gives way as the line between reduction and oxidation is blurred. There’s such richness to the center palate, but the fruit there is vivacious and elegant, swaddled in robust but generous tannins that breach the outermost reaches of the mouth. The finish is hauntingly long, the after effects of the acidity unworldly. This is certainly in a quiet, reserved stage of evolution, and will need time to fully mature in bottle. Drink in 2025. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£683.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2015 Lytton Springs is very, very closed. Readers should not think about opening a bottle anytime soon. Intensely aromatic, but also tightly wound, the 2015 only hints at its true potential. Deceptively medium in body, the 2015 packs a real punch. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,557.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Love the aromas to this young red with blackcurrants, sage, cinnamon and five-spice character. Changes all the time. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with a ripe and rich tannin backbone that gives form and beauty to the ripe and beautiful fruit. Tight and very long. Approachable now but will reward more in five to six years. A classic Sassicaia. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2015 Screaming Eagle is another monumental wine from this address, and it's one of those cases where if you afford it, you should buy it. A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, this magical elixir boasts a deep purple color as well as a blockbuster bouquet of blueberries, creme de cassis, violets, incense, and cedarwood. Reminding me of the 2015 Château Margaux with its off the charts class and purity, it’s full-bodied, thrillingly textured, and has a finish that just won't quit. This legendary wine is going to keep for 30-40 years. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,979.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is very tight grained and beautifully balanced with violets, crushed stones and a brambleberry character. Extremely aromatic and perfumed. Medium to full body with a compressed mouthfeel of wonderfully fine and fresh tannins. A fantastic merlot-based red for the vintage. Structured yet so balanced. Beautiful now but better in 2021. |
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California | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (94)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Asterisk comes charging out of the gate with exuberant black and red cherries, warm cassis and raspberry pie scents plus hints of cigar box, Indian spices, rose hip tea and charcuterie with a faint waft of dusty soil. Full-bodied and firmly textured, with bags of red and black fruits, the palate is laced with loads of spicy accents, and it finishes long and perfumed. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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£533.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst is pliant, supple and inviting. Dark cherry jam, plum, chocolate, spice and new leather are pushed forward in this racy, succulent Cabernet Sauvignon. A wine with no hard edges and plenty of allure, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. In the Lyndenhurst, readers will find an affordable Cabernet that showcases the best 2015 has to offer, in its peer group, naturally. |
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Rhone | 2 | 96 (VN) |
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£671.00 |
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Vinous (96)Deep lurid ruby. Heady, smoke- and spice-accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur and violet aromas show excellent clarity and pick up a hint of olive with aeration. Sweet and broad on the palate, offering deeply concentrated yet energetic dark berry preserve, cola and floral pastille flavors, plus a suggestion of spicecake. The extremely long, velvety finish features an echo of juicy, sweet blue fruit and harmonious tannins that come in late. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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