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Wine In Stock
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Extra-Brut Le Cran (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay) is fabulous. It marries the energy of the vintage with terrific mid-palate presence and overall depth. Dried pear, spice, menthol chamomile and lightly floral honey all meld together in a Chardonnay of real depth and textural resonance. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: July, 2021. |
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Loire | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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Vinous (96)The ripeness of the 2018 vintage gives an almost Syrah/Viognier character to the Chinon La Croix Boissée, which offers sweet black fruit and a creamy apricot note. Sumptuous yet never ever opulent, it's almost as if the wine's just done a yoga class. Plentiful tannins give the inside of your cheeks a chalky rub, while there's surprising freshness considering the ripeness, leading to a lengthy finish. This is a baby that will turn out to be a great adult. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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Introducing the esteemed Bernard Millot Meursault La Barre 2018, a remarkable white Burgundy from the world-renowned vineyard of Bernard Millot. Located in the heart of Meursault, a village celebrated for its exemplary Chardonnays, the vineyard reflects its distinctive terroir in every bottle. The 2018 vintage, harvested from the La Barre single vineyard, embodies a unique blend of artisanal skill and nature's bounty. This wine underwent meticulous vinification involving gentle pressing and fermentation in French oak, lending nuances of toasted almond and vanilla to its vibrant citrus and white orchard fruit flavours. Its balanced acidity and long, mineral-driven finish exemplify Meursault's character. Matured for 12 undisturbed months in the cellar, the Bernard Millot Meursault La Barre 2018 typifies the exceptional precision and finesse synonymous with the Bernard Millot name. Experience the embodiment of French winemaking culture in this exquisite vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£745.27 |
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Eminent for its elegance, Bernard Millot Meursault Les Vireuils 2018 is an embodiment of top-tier white Burgundy wine. From the distinguished vineyards of Meursault, a revered village in the Côte de Beaune district of Burgundy, France, comes this pristine expression of the Chardonnay grape. Renowned producer Bernard Millot meticulously crafts this refined wine, using traditional vinification methods. Maturation occurs in French oak barrels, introducing a subtle hint of spice to the wine's complex palate. A treat to finer palates, Bernard Millot Meursault Les Vireuils 2018 exudes bright, enchanting aromas of ripe orchard fruits and fresh, zingy citrus. This melds seamlessly into rich, creamy undertones with a mineral-driven finish, unveiling the elegant depth of this Chardonnay. Each bottle reflects the exceptional terroir it hails from and the skilled winemaking philosophy of the Millot Estate. Invest in Bernard Millot Meursault Les Vireuils 2018, and appreciate a marvellous wine that symbolises the peerless quality of white Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
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£508.18 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Bourgogne Chardonnay, which had been bottled by the time of my visit, has a clean, precise apple blossom and citrus-scented bouquet that shows impressive definition for a generic white Burgundy. The palate is taut and fresh with a touch of bitter lemon on the entry, superb acidity and a saline finish. You will not find a better white Bourgogne Blanc in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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James Suckling (95)Beautiful aromas of blackberries, currants and flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous fruit. It's polished and very refined. One of the best Beychevelles in years. Try in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2017 Beychevelle is a luscious, extroverted beauty. An exotic mélange of super-ripe dark cherry, red plum, pomegranate, espresso, licorice and blood orange build as this potent, unctuous Saint-Julien opens up in the glass. The tannins need time to soften but should not be much of an issue in another few years' time. I very much like the push and pull of ripeness and energy in the 2017. In a word: memorable. Tasted two times. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£806.42 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2015 Colore is a breakthrough wine for Bibi Graetz and his unique approach to winemaking and fruit sourcing. Remember, this renegade Tuscan vintner dedicates much of his intellectual effort to discovering the ancient vines and vineyards he wants to farm. He is like a high level garagiste who does not pretend to limit his fruit selection to vines under his direct ownership. This affords a level of versatility and range that is not common to the many family-owned estates of Italian viticulture that focus their efforts on their own land. Colore is a blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino from three sites (Lamole, Vincigliata and Siena). The 2013 and 2014 vintages were skipped, and Bibi Graetz has moved forward directly to 2015. I tasted this wine from four bottles: one opened the previous day at lunch, one opened the night before, one opened that morning and one opened just before I poured the sample into may glass. This approach awarded an interesting panoramic view of the wine's evolution, but in truth, it did not change as much as you might think. I mean this in a positive way, because the wine in no way tasted flat or oxidative. Of course, the recently opened bottles showed some nervous and rigid qualities, whereas the bottles that had been open longer were softer, more expressive and more fleshed out. Colore offers dark and determined quality of fruit with layered tones of ripe cherry, dried blackberry, spice and grilled herb. Elegant mineral tones also appear. This is a unique wine with a personality that marries a wild side to a sophisticated one. This is a singular Tuscan red. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£801.62 |
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James Suckling (98)The aromas are always so complex with cherries, blackberries, rosemary, sage and spice. Full-bodied, very tight and polished with a dense and powerful palate, which opens and grows, yet remains agile and beautiful. A solid red. Wonderful segue from the 2015. 80 per cent sangiovese with colorino and canaiolo. Try after 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£469.22 |
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James Suckling (99)What intense aromas of cherries and raspberries! Then it turns to flowers and orange peel. Roses, too. This is really full and powerful with layers of ripe tannins. It’s super fine-tannined, but shows wonderful length and intensity. A great expression of Lamole in Chianti Classico with ancient vines. Some older than 100 years. Best ever? Superb. Try after 2024 and onwards. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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James Suckling (99)This is so perfumed and seductive, with blackberries, cherries, dried flowers and perfume. It’s full-bodied and tight with very fine tannins. Really structured and long. Superb tannin texture. So fine, yet so powerful. This is an incredible combination of fruit and structure. Old-vine magic. Drink after 2026. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£537.62 |
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Decanter (98)Bright and lively on the palate, such beautifully expressed raspberry and red cherry fruit flavours alongside high-shining acidity that is so clean and precise. A supremely joyful expression with hints of caramelised strawberries and fresh mint. So sharp but so well defined with a clarity to the palate that is gorgeous. Really delivers a sophisticated, charming, characterful wine that is balanced, easy to enjoy with plenty of life. A more structured and perhaps harder to understand wine than Testamatta this year, but both have their own lovely personalities. This is so complete and abundant, muscular but controlled and full of complexity and detail - there's weight and density without heaviness. A sensational wine. Ageing 12 months in 500l French oak barrels. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JA) |
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£399.62 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)Just love this wine, the lyricism and the generosity of it, and its always vivid depiction of fruits and stones. So juicy, so drawn out, works with the vintage, leans into its low yields, with greengages, raspberry, plum, gentle spices, lemongrass, minerality studded with mandarin peel and sage. Translucent and yet full of flavour, once again it begs you to draw up a chair, gather friends, and enjoy. What a brilliant wine and a brilliant winemaker in Bibi Graetz. From a 58ha estate, Colore comes from the oldest vineyards of Sangiovese that range up to 135 years old. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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James Suckling (98)Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. It’s creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 1g/l dosage. Drink now or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£1,185.62 |
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James Suckling (99)Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold. |
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As a fine wine connoisseur would attest, choosing the exquisite BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 heralds a rich encounter with exceptional French winemaking mastery. Crafted within the celebrated Terrasses du Larzac region, the 2020 production encapsulates the desirable balance of structure and aromatic depth characteristic of these vineyards. BiNaume, the innovative collective producer, ensures an eco-friendly approach predicated on sustainable viticulture and traditional crafting methods without the use of chemical additives in any facet. Tasting the BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 is akin to embarking on a sensory discovery, revealing layers of white fruit aromas seamlessly interwoven with suave citrus hints and a remarkable mineral edge. Its balanced, salivating palate is underscored by profound nuances of Mediterranean herbs and spices. With its undeniable charm and singular vivacity, BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 is a harmonious testament to the grandeur of organic French wines. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (WE) |
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£1,545.62 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)The Riserva 2012 is a quintessential Biondi Santi Riserva, reflecting not just the house style that made the firm famous, but it clearly shows Franco’s own hallmark of extreme elegance. The 2012 is a classic in the making, boasting enticing scents of rose, underbrush, wild red berry, new leather and underlying notes of crushed mint. It has a chiseled palate, featuring Morello cherry, pomegranate, orange zest, star anise and a hint of tobacco framed in taut, polished tannins. Firm acidity lends youthful tension and keeps it impeccably balanced. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,299.62 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The Biondi-Santi 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning wine from all points of view. Seamless integration and elegant complexity are what stand out, and it's worth dedicating a few extra lines to the aromatic depth that is put so beautifully on display as the wine slowly unfolds. The bouquet starts off with wild cherry, earth, wet ash, crème de cassis and pruny chocolate. With extra time, there are hints of dried tobacco leaf, sandalwood and mossy forest floor. These lead to a fine tail of dried herb, bay leaf and a touch of rusty nail. The Riserva comes in numbered bottles, and I opened number 04277. To the palate, the wine is streamlined and silky with smooth tannins and a well-managed 13.5% alcohol content. The oak presence is reduced to a minimum, offering mild hints of spice and the delicate sandalwood or dried fig aroma I described above. Fresh acidity is the glue that gives the wine buoyancy and staying power. At this young stage, this 2013 vintage could be considered a bit shy or slow to start, but this will play out to great advantage in the long term as the wine continues its bottle evolution. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
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£746.47 |
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James Suckling (92)A juicy and chewy young Bordeaux with chocolate, berry and walnut character. Medium to full body and polished tannins. Needs three to four years to soften. Second wine of L’Evangile. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£718.18 |
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Hailing from the prestigious atmospheric cellars of Bernard Boisson in Meursault, the Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2018 is a testament to keen craftsmanship. A third-generation vintner, Bernard's wine heritage is reinvented through his children, Anne and Pierre, in their laudable artistic approach, underscoring organic principles and minimal intervention. Vineyards are meticulously cultivated in the heartland of Burgundy, yielding grapes of the highest quality. Maturation of this wine is achieved through 18 absorbing months in oak barrels, producing an intense, aromatic wine brimming with mineral intensity. The palate dazzles with an array of citrus fruit, underscored by delicate notes of honey. Echoes of toasted nuts bring forth a harmonious blend of complexity and subtlety. The Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2018 is an exemplary embodiment of the winemaking zeitgeist, combining tradition with experimentation to yield a paradisiacal potable. It's a unique plunge into the narrative of Boisson Vadot’s virtuoso winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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£718.18 |
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Delight your palate with the Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2019, a sublime embodiment of meticulous wine craftsmanship from one of Burgundy's most revered boutique estates. Cultivated within the world-renowned vineyards of Meursault, Bergeret de Montgueux meticulously crafts each vintage while ensuring minimal intervention. This superb example of Bourgogne Blanc reflects a masterful blend of tradition and precision. It offers bright yellow-gold hues, with a complex yet harmonious palate featuring hints of white blossoms, tart apples and bottled lemon layered over a crisp minerality. A true manifestation of its terroir, the Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2019 displays an unmatched equilibrium of richness and acidity, with a long, compelling finish. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a budding wine enthusiast, this vintage offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquaint with Boisson Vadot's premium selection. Savour its exquisite charm and appreciate the stellar quality of this highly sought-after Burgundy white. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£603.67 |
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Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2020 is an exquisite white wine, expertly crafted in the heart of France's renowned Burgundy region. This opulent expression of Chardonnay grapes, hailing from a family-owned estate prominently situated in Meursault, infuses every sip with rich heritage. Founded by Bernard Boisson and now helmed by his children Anne and Pierre, Boisson Vadot incorporates biodynamic practices and meticulous craftsmanship in their winemaking. Bourgogne Blanc 2020 captures the soul of its terroir, revealing a complex profile of golden apple, lemon peel, honey, and mineral notes wrapped in a graceful medium-bodied frame. Grown on mineral-rich limestone-clay soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in oak barrels, which lends a gentle creaminess to the wine, augmented by a subtle, elegant wood influence. Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2020 is a testament to the Boisson Vadot's commitment to producing wines embodying authenticity and refinement. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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£339.62 |
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Decanter (97)Toasted hazelnuts and pecans on the nose, charry, buttery almonds, green apple so much aromatic complexity. Caramel, bitter lemon, orange, brioche/patisserie elements, like a buttery hot cross bun, some truffle too. Racy, piercing acidity hits the palate straight away along with such tiny, frothy bubbles that fill the mouth. The spine and tension is there, driving the wine forward with a clear vein of citrus acidity - a shot of lemon and lime, while still having the undercurrent of toasted, salty nuts. Nuanced and characterful with a hint of sweetness, sharpness and raciness all giving nuance and interest and building to an impressive whole. Well controlled with balance, construction and a gourmet feel. Made with Premier and Grand Cru grapes: Pinot Noir grapes from Mailly, Cumières, and Chigny-les-Roses, and Chardonnay grapes from Avize, Chouilly, and Vertus. Grapes are aged 12 years on their lees. Dosage 3g/L. Recently disgorged January 2023. |
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Champagne | 2 | 95 (RJH) |
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£627.62 |
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Richard Juhlin (95)It was time for the good James to enjoy one of the most magnificent champagnes for the release of the 25th Bond film. The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (FS) |
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£5,133.62 |
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Falstaff (98)An immediate nuttiness of grilled hazelnut along with freshly cut red apple peel, an edge of white pepper and melted candlewax mark the nose – very unusual. With air, this slowly verges onto baked skin of plum. That nuttiness is also apparent on the palate with a real phenolic and textural element, there is much density, almost a chewiness. Very fine acidity runs through this wine, expressing the customary Bollinger creaminess, underlined by finest foam, revealing a lovely hint of pithy bitterness, more pepper and nuances of ripeness expressed by baking spice. A most gastronomic Champagne and only at the beginning of a long trajectory. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WE) |
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£691.22 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)The wine's name stands for recently disgorged and this vintage Champagne was taken off its lees in 2018. That gave many years for it to develop its depth of flavor, richness and beautifully memorable toasty flavors. Drink through 2028. |
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Champagne | 2 | 19+ (MJ) |
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£540.02 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)The latest release of R.D. – Bollinger’s iconic ‘Recently Disgorged or Récemment Dégorgé’ wine is something completely out of the ordinary. My one-word description for this sensational wine is ‘controlled’. I say this because what I adore about every single vintage of R.D. which I have tasted (and there have been many – see below) is the seeming lack of control in every sip. R.D. should be and usually is an absurdly decadent and unpredictable wine, firing off ostentatious flavour and extraordinary detail in every direction. This is why I love it so much and also why I only open it on very special occasions! What is remarkable about this particular vintage is its restraint and levity coupled with the extraordinary length of finish. After 14 years on lees, this wine is as power-packed and energised as it could possibly be and with the extra edge and vivacity coming from a fulsome percentage of Verzenay Pinot fruit (29%) added to the usual heartbeat coming from the Aÿ Pinot core (26%) this is a dynamic red fruit-dominant cocktail. The overall blend is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay coming from 14 Crus with 91% Grands Crus in this vintage. The dosage is a keen 3 grams per litre and all disgorgement is done by hand, as usual. But in 2007 the result is atypical, enchanting, surprisingly refreshing and amazingly delicious. I opened this bottle at 11.00 am and did not stopper it for a full 12 hours. I even sneaked half a glass with a chicken curry at supper time and it worked like a dream. This is not a massive firework of a wine that explodes gloriously and then is gone. Instead, it is a blazing torch of flavour with phenomenal persistence and balance and this makes it unmissable in every serious Champagne lover’s cellar. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£518.47 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2014 Bonalgue is ripe, racy and voluptuous, all of which make it pretty hard to resist. Dark red cherry, espresso, grilled herbs, French oak and menthol caress the palate. All the elements have come together beautifully in this overt, flamboyant yet midweight Pomerol. Silky tannins add to the wine’s early and medium-term appeal. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak integrate a bit further, but this will always be in a forward, giving style. Tasted two times. |
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California | 1 | 97-100 (VN (AG)) |
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£2,168.42 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97-100)The 2018 Melbury is fabulous. Bright, punchy and full of character, the Melbury is so alluring in this tasting. Sweet floral notes, crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice and blood orange explode from the glass. Medium in body, silky and arresting in its beauty, the 2018 is spectacularly beautiful. In 2018, Melbury stands out for its understatement and total class. What a wine! |
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California | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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£2,145.62 |
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Vinous (99)The 2018 Pluribus captures all of the savory, mineral intensity of this site on Spring Mountain. Searing tannins, once such a challenge here, are much more finessed than in the past. Crushed rocks, mint, blood orange, gravel, exotic spice and rose petal lend tremendous complexity as the Pluribus shows off its considerable allure. This taut, mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has so much to offer. Today, it is wonderfully complete and thrilling. Even so, the best is yet to come. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£401.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Extra-Brut Le Cran (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay) is fabulous. It marries the energy of the vintage with terrific mid-palate presence and overall depth. Dried pear, spice, menthol chamomile and lightly floral honey all meld together in a Chardonnay of real depth and textural resonance. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: July, 2021. |
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Loire | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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Vinous (96)The ripeness of the 2018 vintage gives an almost Syrah/Viognier character to the Chinon La Croix Boissée, which offers sweet black fruit and a creamy apricot note. Sumptuous yet never ever opulent, it's almost as if the wine's just done a yoga class. Plentiful tannins give the inside of your cheeks a chalky rub, while there's surprising freshness considering the ripeness, leading to a lengthy finish. This is a baby that will turn out to be a great adult. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£530.00 |
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Introducing the esteemed Bernard Millot Meursault La Barre 2018, a remarkable white Burgundy from the world-renowned vineyard of Bernard Millot. Located in the heart of Meursault, a village celebrated for its exemplary Chardonnays, the vineyard reflects its distinctive terroir in every bottle. The 2018 vintage, harvested from the La Barre single vineyard, embodies a unique blend of artisanal skill and nature's bounty. This wine underwent meticulous vinification involving gentle pressing and fermentation in French oak, lending nuances of toasted almond and vanilla to its vibrant citrus and white orchard fruit flavours. Its balanced acidity and long, mineral-driven finish exemplify Meursault's character. Matured for 12 undisturbed months in the cellar, the Bernard Millot Meursault La Barre 2018 typifies the exceptional precision and finesse synonymous with the Bernard Millot name. Experience the embodiment of French winemaking culture in this exquisite vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£589.00 |
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Eminent for its elegance, Bernard Millot Meursault Les Vireuils 2018 is an embodiment of top-tier white Burgundy wine. From the distinguished vineyards of Meursault, a revered village in the Côte de Beaune district of Burgundy, France, comes this pristine expression of the Chardonnay grape. Renowned producer Bernard Millot meticulously crafts this refined wine, using traditional vinification methods. Maturation occurs in French oak barrels, introducing a subtle hint of spice to the wine's complex palate. A treat to finer palates, Bernard Millot Meursault Les Vireuils 2018 exudes bright, enchanting aromas of ripe orchard fruits and fresh, zingy citrus. This melds seamlessly into rich, creamy undertones with a mineral-driven finish, unveiling the elegant depth of this Chardonnay. Each bottle reflects the exceptional terroir it hails from and the skilled winemaking philosophy of the Millot Estate. Invest in Bernard Millot Meursault Les Vireuils 2018, and appreciate a marvellous wine that symbolises the peerless quality of white Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90 (VN) |
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£385.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Bourgogne Chardonnay, which had been bottled by the time of my visit, has a clean, precise apple blossom and citrus-scented bouquet that shows impressive definition for a generic white Burgundy. The palate is taut and fresh with a touch of bitter lemon on the entry, superb acidity and a saline finish. You will not find a better white Bourgogne Blanc in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£1,175.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Beautiful aromas of blackberries, currants and flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous fruit. It's polished and very refined. One of the best Beychevelles in years. Try in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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£1,085.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2017 Beychevelle is a luscious, extroverted beauty. An exotic mélange of super-ripe dark cherry, red plum, pomegranate, espresso, licorice and blood orange build as this potent, unctuous Saint-Julien opens up in the glass. The tannins need time to soften but should not be much of an issue in another few years' time. I very much like the push and pull of ripeness and energy in the 2017. In a word: memorable. Tasted two times. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£664.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2015 Colore is a breakthrough wine for Bibi Graetz and his unique approach to winemaking and fruit sourcing. Remember, this renegade Tuscan vintner dedicates much of his intellectual effort to discovering the ancient vines and vineyards he wants to farm. He is like a high level garagiste who does not pretend to limit his fruit selection to vines under his direct ownership. This affords a level of versatility and range that is not common to the many family-owned estates of Italian viticulture that focus their efforts on their own land. Colore is a blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino from three sites (Lamole, Vincigliata and Siena). The 2013 and 2014 vintages were skipped, and Bibi Graetz has moved forward directly to 2015. I tasted this wine from four bottles: one opened the previous day at lunch, one opened the night before, one opened that morning and one opened just before I poured the sample into may glass. This approach awarded an interesting panoramic view of the wine's evolution, but in truth, it did not change as much as you might think. I mean this in a positive way, because the wine in no way tasted flat or oxidative. Of course, the recently opened bottles showed some nervous and rigid qualities, whereas the bottles that had been open longer were softer, more expressive and more fleshed out. Colore offers dark and determined quality of fruit with layered tones of ripe cherry, dried blackberry, spice and grilled herb. Elegant mineral tones also appear. This is a unique wine with a personality that marries a wild side to a sophisticated one. This is a singular Tuscan red. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£660.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The aromas are always so complex with cherries, blackberries, rosemary, sage and spice. Full-bodied, very tight and polished with a dense and powerful palate, which opens and grows, yet remains agile and beautiful. A solid red. Wonderful segue from the 2015. 80 per cent sangiovese with colorino and canaiolo. Try after 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£383.00 |
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James Suckling (99)What intense aromas of cherries and raspberries! Then it turns to flowers and orange peel. Roses, too. This is really full and powerful with layers of ripe tannins. It’s super fine-tannined, but shows wonderful length and intensity. A great expression of Lamole in Chianti Classico with ancient vines. Some older than 100 years. Best ever? Superb. Try after 2024 and onwards. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£501.00 |
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James Suckling (99)This is so perfumed and seductive, with blackberries, cherries, dried flowers and perfume. It’s full-bodied and tight with very fine tannins. Really structured and long. Superb tannin texture. So fine, yet so powerful. This is an incredible combination of fruit and structure. Old-vine magic. Drink after 2026. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£440.00 |
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Decanter (98)Bright and lively on the palate, such beautifully expressed raspberry and red cherry fruit flavours alongside high-shining acidity that is so clean and precise. A supremely joyful expression with hints of caramelised strawberries and fresh mint. So sharp but so well defined with a clarity to the palate that is gorgeous. Really delivers a sophisticated, charming, characterful wine that is balanced, easy to enjoy with plenty of life. A more structured and perhaps harder to understand wine than Testamatta this year, but both have their own lovely personalities. This is so complete and abundant, muscular but controlled and full of complexity and detail - there's weight and density without heaviness. A sensational wine. Ageing 12 months in 500l French oak barrels. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JA) |
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£325.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)Just love this wine, the lyricism and the generosity of it, and its always vivid depiction of fruits and stones. So juicy, so drawn out, works with the vintage, leans into its low yields, with greengages, raspberry, plum, gentle spices, lemongrass, minerality studded with mandarin peel and sage. Translucent and yet full of flavour, once again it begs you to draw up a chair, gather friends, and enjoy. What a brilliant wine and a brilliant winemaker in Bibi Graetz. From a 58ha estate, Colore comes from the oldest vineyards of Sangiovese that range up to 135 years old. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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James Suckling (98)Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. It’s creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 1g/l dosage. Drink now or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£980.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold. |
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As a fine wine connoisseur would attest, choosing the exquisite BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 heralds a rich encounter with exceptional French winemaking mastery. Crafted within the celebrated Terrasses du Larzac region, the 2020 production encapsulates the desirable balance of structure and aromatic depth characteristic of these vineyards. BiNaume, the innovative collective producer, ensures an eco-friendly approach predicated on sustainable viticulture and traditional crafting methods without the use of chemical additives in any facet. Tasting the BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 is akin to embarking on a sensory discovery, revealing layers of white fruit aromas seamlessly interwoven with suave citrus hints and a remarkable mineral edge. Its balanced, salivating palate is underscored by profound nuances of Mediterranean herbs and spices. With its undeniable charm and singular vivacity, BiNaume La Plante d'a Cote 2020 is a harmonious testament to the grandeur of organic French wines. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 100 (WE) |
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£1,280.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)The Riserva 2012 is a quintessential Biondi Santi Riserva, reflecting not just the house style that made the firm famous, but it clearly shows Franco’s own hallmark of extreme elegance. The 2012 is a classic in the making, boasting enticing scents of rose, underbrush, wild red berry, new leather and underlying notes of crushed mint. It has a chiseled palate, featuring Morello cherry, pomegranate, orange zest, star anise and a hint of tobacco framed in taut, polished tannins. Firm acidity lends youthful tension and keeps it impeccably balanced. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,075.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The Biondi-Santi 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning wine from all points of view. Seamless integration and elegant complexity are what stand out, and it's worth dedicating a few extra lines to the aromatic depth that is put so beautifully on display as the wine slowly unfolds. The bouquet starts off with wild cherry, earth, wet ash, crème de cassis and pruny chocolate. With extra time, there are hints of dried tobacco leaf, sandalwood and mossy forest floor. These lead to a fine tail of dried herb, bay leaf and a touch of rusty nail. The Riserva comes in numbered bottles, and I opened number 04277. To the palate, the wine is streamlined and silky with smooth tannins and a well-managed 13.5% alcohol content. The oak presence is reduced to a minimum, offering mild hints of spice and the delicate sandalwood or dried fig aroma I described above. Fresh acidity is the glue that gives the wine buoyancy and staying power. At this young stage, this 2013 vintage could be considered a bit shy or slow to start, but this will play out to great advantage in the long term as the wine continues its bottle evolution. |
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£590.00 |
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James Suckling (92)A juicy and chewy young Bordeaux with chocolate, berry and walnut character. Medium to full body and polished tannins. Needs three to four years to soften. Second wine of L’Evangile. |
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Hailing from the prestigious atmospheric cellars of Bernard Boisson in Meursault, the Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2018 is a testament to keen craftsmanship. A third-generation vintner, Bernard's wine heritage is reinvented through his children, Anne and Pierre, in their laudable artistic approach, underscoring organic principles and minimal intervention. Vineyards are meticulously cultivated in the heartland of Burgundy, yielding grapes of the highest quality. Maturation of this wine is achieved through 18 absorbing months in oak barrels, producing an intense, aromatic wine brimming with mineral intensity. The palate dazzles with an array of citrus fruit, underscored by delicate notes of honey. Echoes of toasted nuts bring forth a harmonious blend of complexity and subtlety. The Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2018 is an exemplary embodiment of the winemaking zeitgeist, combining tradition with experimentation to yield a paradisiacal potable. It's a unique plunge into the narrative of Boisson Vadot’s virtuoso winemaking. |
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Delight your palate with the Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2019, a sublime embodiment of meticulous wine craftsmanship from one of Burgundy's most revered boutique estates. Cultivated within the world-renowned vineyards of Meursault, Bergeret de Montgueux meticulously crafts each vintage while ensuring minimal intervention. This superb example of Bourgogne Blanc reflects a masterful blend of tradition and precision. It offers bright yellow-gold hues, with a complex yet harmonious palate featuring hints of white blossoms, tart apples and bottled lemon layered over a crisp minerality. A true manifestation of its terroir, the Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2019 displays an unmatched equilibrium of richness and acidity, with a long, compelling finish. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a budding wine enthusiast, this vintage offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquaint with Boisson Vadot's premium selection. Savour its exquisite charm and appreciate the stellar quality of this highly sought-after Burgundy white. |
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Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2020 is an exquisite white wine, expertly crafted in the heart of France's renowned Burgundy region. This opulent expression of Chardonnay grapes, hailing from a family-owned estate prominently situated in Meursault, infuses every sip with rich heritage. Founded by Bernard Boisson and now helmed by his children Anne and Pierre, Boisson Vadot incorporates biodynamic practices and meticulous craftsmanship in their winemaking. Bourgogne Blanc 2020 captures the soul of its terroir, revealing a complex profile of golden apple, lemon peel, honey, and mineral notes wrapped in a graceful medium-bodied frame. Grown on mineral-rich limestone-clay soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in oak barrels, which lends a gentle creaminess to the wine, augmented by a subtle, elegant wood influence. Boisson Vadot Bourgogne Blanc 2020 is a testament to the Boisson Vadot's commitment to producing wines embodying authenticity and refinement. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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Decanter (97)Toasted hazelnuts and pecans on the nose, charry, buttery almonds, green apple so much aromatic complexity. Caramel, bitter lemon, orange, brioche/patisserie elements, like a buttery hot cross bun, some truffle too. Racy, piercing acidity hits the palate straight away along with such tiny, frothy bubbles that fill the mouth. The spine and tension is there, driving the wine forward with a clear vein of citrus acidity - a shot of lemon and lime, while still having the undercurrent of toasted, salty nuts. Nuanced and characterful with a hint of sweetness, sharpness and raciness all giving nuance and interest and building to an impressive whole. Well controlled with balance, construction and a gourmet feel. Made with Premier and Grand Cru grapes: Pinot Noir grapes from Mailly, Cumières, and Chigny-les-Roses, and Chardonnay grapes from Avize, Chouilly, and Vertus. Grapes are aged 12 years on their lees. Dosage 3g/L. Recently disgorged January 2023. |
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£515.00 |
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Richard Juhlin (95)It was time for the good James to enjoy one of the most magnificent champagnes for the release of the 25th Bond film. The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful. |
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Falstaff (98)An immediate nuttiness of grilled hazelnut along with freshly cut red apple peel, an edge of white pepper and melted candlewax mark the nose – very unusual. With air, this slowly verges onto baked skin of plum. That nuttiness is also apparent on the palate with a real phenolic and textural element, there is much density, almost a chewiness. Very fine acidity runs through this wine, expressing the customary Bollinger creaminess, underlined by finest foam, revealing a lovely hint of pithy bitterness, more pepper and nuances of ripeness expressed by baking spice. A most gastronomic Champagne and only at the beginning of a long trajectory. |
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£568.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)The wine's name stands for recently disgorged and this vintage Champagne was taken off its lees in 2018. That gave many years for it to develop its depth of flavor, richness and beautifully memorable toasty flavors. Drink through 2028. |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)The latest release of R.D. – Bollinger’s iconic ‘Recently Disgorged or Récemment Dégorgé’ wine is something completely out of the ordinary. My one-word description for this sensational wine is ‘controlled’. I say this because what I adore about every single vintage of R.D. which I have tasted (and there have been many – see below) is the seeming lack of control in every sip. R.D. should be and usually is an absurdly decadent and unpredictable wine, firing off ostentatious flavour and extraordinary detail in every direction. This is why I love it so much and also why I only open it on very special occasions! What is remarkable about this particular vintage is its restraint and levity coupled with the extraordinary length of finish. After 14 years on lees, this wine is as power-packed and energised as it could possibly be and with the extra edge and vivacity coming from a fulsome percentage of Verzenay Pinot fruit (29%) added to the usual heartbeat coming from the Aÿ Pinot core (26%) this is a dynamic red fruit-dominant cocktail. The overall blend is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay coming from 14 Crus with 91% Grands Crus in this vintage. The dosage is a keen 3 grams per litre and all disgorgement is done by hand, as usual. But in 2007 the result is atypical, enchanting, surprisingly refreshing and amazingly delicious. I opened this bottle at 11.00 am and did not stopper it for a full 12 hours. I even sneaked half a glass with a chicken curry at supper time and it worked like a dream. This is not a massive firework of a wine that explodes gloriously and then is gone. Instead, it is a blazing torch of flavour with phenomenal persistence and balance and this makes it unmissable in every serious Champagne lover’s cellar. |
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£400.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The 2014 Bonalgue is ripe, racy and voluptuous, all of which make it pretty hard to resist. Dark red cherry, espresso, grilled herbs, French oak and menthol caress the palate. All the elements have come together beautifully in this overt, flamboyant yet midweight Pomerol. Silky tannins add to the wine’s early and medium-term appeal. Another year or two in bottle should help the oak integrate a bit further, but this will always be in a forward, giving style. Tasted two times. |
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£1,799.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97-100)The 2018 Melbury is fabulous. Bright, punchy and full of character, the Melbury is so alluring in this tasting. Sweet floral notes, crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice and blood orange explode from the glass. Medium in body, silky and arresting in its beauty, the 2018 is spectacularly beautiful. In 2018, Melbury stands out for its understatement and total class. What a wine! |
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£1,780.00 |
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Vinous (99)The 2018 Pluribus captures all of the savory, mineral intensity of this site on Spring Mountain. Searing tannins, once such a challenge here, are much more finessed than in the past. Crushed rocks, mint, blood orange, gravel, exotic spice and rose petal lend tremendous complexity as the Pluribus shows off its considerable allure. This taut, mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has so much to offer. Today, it is wonderfully complete and thrilling. Even so, the best is yet to come. |
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