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Wine In Stock
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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James Suckling (100)Lots of ripe and rich fruit with a decadent undertone of meat and spice that turns to pure fruit and licorice. Medium to full body, refined tannins and a fresh and bright finish. All about harmony. Better after 2021. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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James Suckling (100)The opulence of fruit and complexity of earth, meat, mushroom and cedar is breathtaking. It’s full-bodied, deep and powerful with so much intensity and depth. Chewy and layered, it goes on for minutes. Give it even more time. Try after 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£774.07 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, an exquisite wine hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This luxurious wine is crafted meticulously from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the famous Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards. Renowned vintner Claude Dugat, the mastermind behind this ambrosial nectar, adheres to time-honoured traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring perfect harmony and balance. The alluring ruby red Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 possesses a beguiling bouquet of dark berries, earth and spice. Its palate teases with striking red fruit flavours amalgamated with delicate oak nuances. A vibrant acidity provides marvelous longevity, guaranteeing an exquisite sensory experience. The 2018 vintage of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin, lauded by connoisseurs and critics alike, promises a compelling encounter for the discerning palate. With its unparalleled elegance and profound depth, it establishes its place as an icon of French viniculture. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (VN (NM)) |
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£349.24 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (97)The 2015 Climens is notoriously difficult to taste in its youth, the aromatics often shutting down for the first few years and consequently showing poorly in blind tastings. Indeed, this transpires during the blind tasting of 2015 Sauternes so I retrieved another bottle and allowed it 48 hours to open. This is where this note comes from. It has a bashful bouquet compared to its peers with notes of beeswax and honeycomb, just a touch of jasmine developing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening, notes of stem ginger and rhubarb with a vivacious and quite persistent finish that bodes well for the future. It is a great Climens in the making, but it will need a decade in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£528.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2018 Château Clinet is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 75% new French oak. One of the superstars of the vintage, it has incredible elegance and finesse as well as gorgeous richness and depth. Notes of cassis and truffly dark fruits as well as tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. It already offers incredible pleasure, but it won't hit maturity for another 5-7 years and should evolve for 30 years or more. This magical wine is in the same league as the 2015 and 2016, and drinking these beauties over the coming decades will be an incredible treat. |
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New South Wales | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£678.04 |
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James Suckling (99)Incredibly complex aromas of baking spices, fresh red fruit and a fine and elegant, floral edge, as well as red cherries, raspberries and red plums. This is phenomenal, so precise and concentrated with such detail and power, delivered with elegance and precision. The palate is super long. The best vintage made at Clonakilla to date! Perfection! Drink now, but better from 2026. Screw cap. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£3,559.24 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£3,133.24 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£407.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)Due to devastating yields, there’s not much of the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape to go around, but it’s going to be worth the extra effort to track down. Based on 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah (and a splash of other permitted varieties), it offers a textbook, classic Châteauneuf du Pape nose of mulled red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, and saddle leather. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Clos des Papes that has thrillingly polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. Made in a style similar to the 1999, 2004, and maybe a kiss of the 2006, it has the beautiful elegance (again, a Grand Cru Burgundy comes to mind) paired with plenty of intensity and length. I doubt it will shut down and it’s going to evolve nicely for 15-20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£472.18 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Sourced from the lieu-dit of Les Bédines, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Safres is almost 100% Grenache. It has the variety's silky tannins but plenty of them, so hold onto your bottles for a few years until the wine comes into balance. Right now, it's clearly got plenty of concentrated red fruit and peppery spice but comes across tight and crisp. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£263.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)Including more Mourvèdre, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône La Reserve checks in as 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvèdre that was brought up all in demi-muids. Almost opaque ruby, with a blockbuster nose of Bing cherries, black raspberries, flowery incense, toasted spices, and dry-aged beef, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, loads of fruit, and a great finish. The level of purity as well as finesse in this wine, paired with plenty of richness, is something to behold. It way over-delivers for a Côtes du Rhône. In fact, for my money, this is one of the best Côtes du Rhône out there. It’s terrific today yet will evolve nicely for a solid decade. Does Côtes du Rhônes get any better? |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-96 (JD) |
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£302.44 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)Rocking stuff, the 2018 Clos du Marquis checks in 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc that hit 14.5% alcohol with a healthy pH of 3.64 and an IPT of 79. It boasts a deep, saturated purple color as well as ripe, powerful, yet complex aromatics. Full-bodied and rich, with a stacked mid-palate, this beauty builds on the palate with ripe, polished tannin, ample oomph, and a great finish. It’s a powerful, concentrated wine from the team at Léoville Las Cases that will benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£962.44 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a competent, well-defined bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and earthy aromas. The medium-bodied palate is edgy in style, presenting fine tannin, well-judged acidity and a splash of balsamic that lends tension toward the sustained finish. This seems to improve in the glass, and that bodes well for the future. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£975.64 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£667.96 |
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Indulge in the opulence of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. This esteemed blend, originating from Priorat, Spain, is exemplary of the mastery of winemaker Daphne Glorian. A blend of Garnacha and Syrah aged in new French oak for 18 months, it delivers a depth of experience from nose to finish. In the glass, witness a vibrant ruby hue. The nose reveals a captivating array of blackberry, flowers, and a whisper of garrigue, elegantly poised to allure the senses. On the palate, Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 presents an intoxicating fusion of crushed berries, ripe plums, and a hint of spice, all woven together with a sturdy tannin structure. Its French oak ageing punctuates the flavour profile with subtle notes of vanilla and toast. Every sip promises a harmonious balance of intensity and refinement. Treat yourself to this artisanal selection and experience the allure of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£791.93 |
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Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 is a prestigious Spanish wine, originating from the acclaimed Priorat region. This exceptional vintage is a harmonious blend of well-ripened Grenache and Carignan grapes, skillfully fermented in French oak barrels. Crafted by the renowned Clos I Terrasses winery, founded by Alvaro Palacios and Daphne Glorian, the winemaking process of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 epitomises the artisans' commitment to creating wines of the utmost quality. Accentuated by an opulent bouquet of dark fruits, followed by sultry spices and mineral undertones, this vintage exhibits an unfading concentration that is distinctively Priorat. Its structure beautifully delivers a balance of fruit and terroir-driven character, offering a gripping finish that is both robust and opulent. Encased within a mantle of refined elegance, the Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 effortlessly imparts the quintessence of its Priorat origin with every glass poured. Its rich profile serves as a testament to the authentic artistry of its producers. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£494.44 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2015 Clos l’Eglise needs encouragement on the nose. Initially surprisingly taciturn, it reveals well-defined blackberry, raspberry, leather and truffle scents. The palate is silky smooth with fine delineation, quite poised with dark chocolate and espresso complementing the lush red fruit. There is gentle grip towards the finish that gains length, though never achieves the heights of the following vintage. Still, this is going to give a lot of pleasure over the next 10-15 years. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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£533.42 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The star of the show in 2018 is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Combe Des Fous, which has an incredible mix of complexity, power, and elegance that’s something to behold. Sporting a deep purple/plum color as well as a killer bouquet of blackcurrants, lavender, peppery garrigue, graphite, and white chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, incredible tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This is as good as 2018 gets, and while it’s already impossible to resist, it’s going to evolve for 15+ years. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£545.09 |
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Unveiling the aristocracy of beverages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 marries the artistry of the craft and refinement of exceptional terroir. This French-inspired gem, produced by the esteemed Paso Robles winery in the Central Coast of California, promises a memorable encounter with its perfectly proportioned palate. It showcases an opulent blend of Syrah, synonymous with the estate's reputation. Painstakingly aged for 24 months in French oak, the Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 strikes an exquisite balance of dark fruit flavours, leathery tannins, and nuanced floral accents. The temperate Paso Robles climate lends intensity and longevity to the wine, reflected in its rich, dark ruby hue. Taking us back to the visionary expertise of Guillaume Fabre, who mastered the art of vintages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 truly gives life to the intricate harmony of superior vineyard character and winemaking finesse. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,358.47 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a remarkably pretty bouquet of rosy florals, ripe strawberry, and subtle spice, as the 2015 Col di Lamo evolves into a more savory display, with hints of rosemary and black olive. On the palate, silky textures give way to a savory blend of crushed cherry and raspberry, with hints of spicy citrus, rosy florals, and mineral tones developing over a coating of fine tannins. The finish is long, resonating on floral-laced red fruits and savory spice with a tug of youthful tannin on the cheek. This is a wonderfully pure, balanced, and enjoyable expression of the vintage. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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£1,649.70 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 IX Estate is deep purple-black in color. It gives up crushed blueberries, fresh blackcurrants, and black cherry preserves with an evocative undercurrent of licorice, sandalwood, clove oil, and cumin seed plus a waft of iron ore. The full-bodied palate is firm, tightly wound, and so, so intense, featuring exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and opulent. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£410.47 |
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Vinous (93)Vivid ruby. Smoky blackberry, cherry-cola, violet pastille, licorice and mineral aromas are complemented by a spicy cracked pepper nuance. Ripe, palate-coating black and blue fruit, olive paste and spicecake flavors show sharp focus, and a sweet hint of cola builds in the glass. Supple and broad on the long, spicy finish, which is framed by smooth, slowly building tannins. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (TA) |
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£943.27 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)All destemmed, aged for 18 months in demi-muids. Remarkable aromatic finesse already, boding well for the future; it majors on rich, ripe fruit rather than oak. Very full and rounded, but full of life and energy, this is buzzing with vitality. It has fresh, lip-smacking acidity and tannin, and a very long finish. A fantastic balance between freshness, concentration and pure, regal Hermitage fruit. Whatever style of Hermitage you like, this shouldn’t disappoint - it has depth and power as well as finesse. Very impressive, complete wine. |
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Rhone | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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£439.24 |
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Vinous (95)Glass-staining ruby. Pungent dark berry preserve, floral pastille, botanical herb and olive aromas are complemented by hints of woodsmoke, licorice and pipe tobacco. Round and expansive in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet, mineral- and spice-accented blackberry, cherry-cola and candied violet flavors and a bitter chocolate nuance. Closes chewy, smoky and impressively long, with lingering spiciness and youthfully firm tannins. The balance of weight and energy here is superb. |
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Piedmont | 17 | - |
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£138.04 |
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Hailing from the renowned wine-growing region of Piedmont, Italy, Comero Sizzano 2018 is a true gem for the discerning palate. Renowned producer, Comero, meticulously produces this elite wine in the historical town of Sizzano. This masterly crafted blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina grapes are traditionally harvested by hand in late October, ensuring an unparalleled quality. Distinguished by its rich ruby hue, Comero Sizzano 2018 mesmerizes with sensual notes of ripe berries, violets, and subtle hints of warm spice. The maturation process in French oak adds to its complexity and exquisite depths of flavour, resulting in a wine that boasts a captivating balance of elegance and earthiness. Revered by wine connoisseurs, each bottle of Comero Sizzano 2018 communicates its prestigious pedigree and the uncompromising dedication to excellence by the producer. A bottle from this remarkable vintage leaves a lasting impression and is a testament to Italy's enduring wine heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
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£295.24 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2015 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru, which is a blend of 60% Breterins and 40% Les Bas des Duresses close to Monthélie, had received a bit of SO2 a week before my visit and was due to be transferred into tank for around two months. It contains 10% whole bunch fruit this year and sees 20% new oak. It has a sensual bouquet with black cherries, raspberry and confit fruit all with fine delineation. The tannins here are finer than the village cru as you would expect, the acidity nicely judged (3.4 pH) with a poised and tensile finish that delivers a welcome salinity on the finish. This comes highly recommended and is certainly one of the best 2015s that I have encountered from the appellation. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 17 (JR) |
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£256.84 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Pale blueish crimson. Lively and racy with real lift, though a tad rawer than the Clos des Epeneaux. A very serious Côte de Beaune by any measure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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£690.04 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Cask sample. Quite a price! Transparent crimson. Very dense nose with more layers than most of the 2018 red burgundies I have tasted so far. Pretty rich with grand cru density. Very well done. Actually the best Clos des Epeneaux I remember tasting en primeur. Long, rich, opulent but all in a convincing structure. Very long in fact. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
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£564.04 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Polished and velvety without the energy of the Auxey Premier Cru. Sort of splits the difference between its two stablemates but I’m not sure wholly satisfactorily for the price. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£4,039.24 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a limpid deep purple. It has a heavenly bouquet distantly related to the Les Amoureuses, offering precocious but detailed blueberry, black cherry, crushed iris petal and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, marine-influenced opening, a tang of shucked oyster shells infusing the black and blueberry fruit, leading to a detailed, tensile, lightly spiced finish. A long tail of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is absolutely divine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£444.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Lots of ripe and rich fruit with a decadent undertone of meat and spice that turns to pure fruit and licorice. Medium to full body, refined tannins and a fresh and bright finish. All about harmony. Better after 2021. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£628.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The opulence of fruit and complexity of earth, meat, mushroom and cedar is breathtaking. It’s full-bodied, deep and powerful with so much intensity and depth. Chewy and layered, it goes on for minutes. Give it even more time. Try after 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£613.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, an exquisite wine hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This luxurious wine is crafted meticulously from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the famous Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards. Renowned vintner Claude Dugat, the mastermind behind this ambrosial nectar, adheres to time-honoured traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring perfect harmony and balance. The alluring ruby red Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 possesses a beguiling bouquet of dark berries, earth and spice. Its palate teases with striking red fruit flavours amalgamated with delicate oak nuances. A vibrant acidity provides marvelous longevity, guaranteeing an exquisite sensory experience. The 2018 vintage of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin, lauded by connoisseurs and critics alike, promises a compelling encounter for the discerning palate. With its unparalleled elegance and profound depth, it establishes its place as an icon of French viniculture. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97 (VN (NM)) |
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£275.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (97)The 2015 Climens is notoriously difficult to taste in its youth, the aromatics often shutting down for the first few years and consequently showing poorly in blind tastings. Indeed, this transpires during the blind tasting of 2015 Sauternes so I retrieved another bottle and allowed it 48 hours to open. This is where this note comes from. It has a bashful bouquet compared to its peers with notes of beeswax and honeycomb, just a touch of jasmine developing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening, notes of stem ginger and rhubarb with a vivacious and quite persistent finish that bodes well for the future. It is a great Climens in the making, but it will need a decade in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£424.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2018 Château Clinet is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 75% new French oak. One of the superstars of the vintage, it has incredible elegance and finesse as well as gorgeous richness and depth. Notes of cassis and truffly dark fruits as well as tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. It already offers incredible pleasure, but it won't hit maturity for another 5-7 years and should evolve for 30 years or more. This magical wine is in the same league as the 2015 and 2016, and drinking these beauties over the coming decades will be an incredible treat. |
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New South Wales | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£549.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Incredibly complex aromas of baking spices, fresh red fruit and a fine and elegant, floral edge, as well as red cherries, raspberries and red plums. This is phenomenal, so precise and concentrated with such detail and power, delivered with elegance and precision. The palate is super long. The best vintage made at Clonakilla to date! Perfection! Drink now, but better from 2026. Screw cap. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£2,950.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£2,595.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£320.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)Due to devastating yields, there’s not much of the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape to go around, but it’s going to be worth the extra effort to track down. Based on 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah (and a splash of other permitted varieties), it offers a textbook, classic Châteauneuf du Pape nose of mulled red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, and saddle leather. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Clos des Papes that has thrillingly polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. Made in a style similar to the 1999, 2004, and maybe a kiss of the 2006, it has the beautiful elegance (again, a Grand Cru Burgundy comes to mind) paired with plenty of intensity and length. I doubt it will shut down and it’s going to evolve nicely for 15-20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£355.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Sourced from the lieu-dit of Les Bédines, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Safres is almost 100% Grenache. It has the variety's silky tannins but plenty of them, so hold onto your bottles for a few years until the wine comes into balance. Right now, it's clearly got plenty of concentrated red fruit and peppery spice but comes across tight and crisp. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£200.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)Including more Mourvèdre, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône La Reserve checks in as 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvèdre that was brought up all in demi-muids. Almost opaque ruby, with a blockbuster nose of Bing cherries, black raspberries, flowery incense, toasted spices, and dry-aged beef, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, loads of fruit, and a great finish. The level of purity as well as finesse in this wine, paired with plenty of richness, is something to behold. It way over-delivers for a Côtes du Rhône. In fact, for my money, this is one of the best Côtes du Rhône out there. It’s terrific today yet will evolve nicely for a solid decade. Does Côtes du Rhônes get any better? |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94-96 (JD) |
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£236.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)Rocking stuff, the 2018 Clos du Marquis checks in 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc that hit 14.5% alcohol with a healthy pH of 3.64 and an IPT of 79. It boasts a deep, saturated purple color as well as ripe, powerful, yet complex aromatics. Full-bodied and rich, with a stacked mid-palate, this beauty builds on the palate with ripe, polished tannin, ample oomph, and a great finish. It’s a powerful, concentrated wine from the team at Léoville Las Cases that will benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£786.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a competent, well-defined bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and earthy aromas. The medium-bodied palate is edgy in style, presenting fine tannin, well-judged acidity and a splash of balsamic that lends tension toward the sustained finish. This seems to improve in the glass, and that bodes well for the future. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£797.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£550.00 |
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Indulge in the opulence of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. This esteemed blend, originating from Priorat, Spain, is exemplary of the mastery of winemaker Daphne Glorian. A blend of Garnacha and Syrah aged in new French oak for 18 months, it delivers a depth of experience from nose to finish. In the glass, witness a vibrant ruby hue. The nose reveals a captivating array of blackberry, flowers, and a whisper of garrigue, elegantly poised to allure the senses. On the palate, Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 presents an intoxicating fusion of crushed berries, ripe plums, and a hint of spice, all woven together with a sturdy tannin structure. Its French oak ageing punctuates the flavour profile with subtle notes of vanilla and toast. Every sip promises a harmonious balance of intensity and refinement. Treat yourself to this artisanal selection and experience the allure of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. |
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£650.00 |
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Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 is a prestigious Spanish wine, originating from the acclaimed Priorat region. This exceptional vintage is a harmonious blend of well-ripened Grenache and Carignan grapes, skillfully fermented in French oak barrels. Crafted by the renowned Clos I Terrasses winery, founded by Alvaro Palacios and Daphne Glorian, the winemaking process of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 epitomises the artisans' commitment to creating wines of the utmost quality. Accentuated by an opulent bouquet of dark fruits, followed by sultry spices and mineral undertones, this vintage exhibits an unfading concentration that is distinctively Priorat. Its structure beautifully delivers a balance of fruit and terroir-driven character, offering a gripping finish that is both robust and opulent. Encased within a mantle of refined elegance, the Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 effortlessly imparts the quintessence of its Priorat origin with every glass poured. Its rich profile serves as a testament to the authentic artistry of its producers. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£396.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2015 Clos l’Eglise needs encouragement on the nose. Initially surprisingly taciturn, it reveals well-defined blackberry, raspberry, leather and truffle scents. The palate is silky smooth with fine delineation, quite poised with dark chocolate and espresso complementing the lush red fruit. There is gentle grip towards the finish that gains length, though never achieves the heights of the following vintage. Still, this is going to give a lot of pleasure over the next 10-15 years. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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£424.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The star of the show in 2018 is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Combe Des Fous, which has an incredible mix of complexity, power, and elegance that’s something to behold. Sporting a deep purple/plum color as well as a killer bouquet of blackcurrants, lavender, peppery garrigue, graphite, and white chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, incredible tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This is as good as 2018 gets, and while it’s already impossible to resist, it’s going to evolve for 15+ years. |
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£435.00 |
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Unveiling the aristocracy of beverages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 marries the artistry of the craft and refinement of exceptional terroir. This French-inspired gem, produced by the esteemed Paso Robles winery in the Central Coast of California, promises a memorable encounter with its perfectly proportioned palate. It showcases an opulent blend of Syrah, synonymous with the estate's reputation. Painstakingly aged for 24 months in French oak, the Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 strikes an exquisite balance of dark fruit flavours, leathery tannins, and nuanced floral accents. The temperate Paso Robles climate lends intensity and longevity to the wine, reflected in its rich, dark ruby hue. Taking us back to the visionary expertise of Guillaume Fabre, who mastered the art of vintages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 truly gives life to the intricate harmony of superior vineyard character and winemaking finesse. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,100.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a remarkably pretty bouquet of rosy florals, ripe strawberry, and subtle spice, as the 2015 Col di Lamo evolves into a more savory display, with hints of rosemary and black olive. On the palate, silky textures give way to a savory blend of crushed cherry and raspberry, with hints of spicy citrus, rosy florals, and mineral tones developing over a coating of fine tannins. The finish is long, resonating on floral-laced red fruits and savory spice with a tug of youthful tannin on the cheek. This is a wonderfully pure, balanced, and enjoyable expression of the vintage. |
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£1,365.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 IX Estate is deep purple-black in color. It gives up crushed blueberries, fresh blackcurrants, and black cherry preserves with an evocative undercurrent of licorice, sandalwood, clove oil, and cumin seed plus a waft of iron ore. The full-bodied palate is firm, tightly wound, and so, so intense, featuring exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and opulent. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£310.00 |
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Vinous (93)Vivid ruby. Smoky blackberry, cherry-cola, violet pastille, licorice and mineral aromas are complemented by a spicy cracked pepper nuance. Ripe, palate-coating black and blue fruit, olive paste and spicecake flavors show sharp focus, and a sweet hint of cola builds in the glass. Supple and broad on the long, spicy finish, which is framed by smooth, slowly building tannins. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (TA) |
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£754.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)All destemmed, aged for 18 months in demi-muids. Remarkable aromatic finesse already, boding well for the future; it majors on rich, ripe fruit rather than oak. Very full and rounded, but full of life and energy, this is buzzing with vitality. It has fresh, lip-smacking acidity and tannin, and a very long finish. A fantastic balance between freshness, concentration and pure, regal Hermitage fruit. Whatever style of Hermitage you like, this shouldn’t disappoint - it has depth and power as well as finesse. Very impressive, complete wine. |
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£350.00 |
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Vinous (95)Glass-staining ruby. Pungent dark berry preserve, floral pastille, botanical herb and olive aromas are complemented by hints of woodsmoke, licorice and pipe tobacco. Round and expansive in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet, mineral- and spice-accented blackberry, cherry-cola and candied violet flavors and a bitter chocolate nuance. Closes chewy, smoky and impressively long, with lingering spiciness and youthfully firm tannins. The balance of weight and energy here is superb. |
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£99.00 |
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Hailing from the renowned wine-growing region of Piedmont, Italy, Comero Sizzano 2018 is a true gem for the discerning palate. Renowned producer, Comero, meticulously produces this elite wine in the historical town of Sizzano. This masterly crafted blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina grapes are traditionally harvested by hand in late October, ensuring an unparalleled quality. Distinguished by its rich ruby hue, Comero Sizzano 2018 mesmerizes with sensual notes of ripe berries, violets, and subtle hints of warm spice. The maturation process in French oak adds to its complexity and exquisite depths of flavour, resulting in a wine that boasts a captivating balance of elegance and earthiness. Revered by wine connoisseurs, each bottle of Comero Sizzano 2018 communicates its prestigious pedigree and the uncompromising dedication to excellence by the producer. A bottle from this remarkable vintage leaves a lasting impression and is a testament to Italy's enduring wine heritage. |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2015 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru, which is a blend of 60% Breterins and 40% Les Bas des Duresses close to Monthélie, had received a bit of SO2 a week before my visit and was due to be transferred into tank for around two months. It contains 10% whole bunch fruit this year and sees 20% new oak. It has a sensual bouquet with black cherries, raspberry and confit fruit all with fine delineation. The tannins here are finer than the village cru as you would expect, the acidity nicely judged (3.4 pH) with a poised and tensile finish that delivers a welcome salinity on the finish. This comes highly recommended and is certainly one of the best 2015s that I have encountered from the appellation. |
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£198.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Pale blueish crimson. Lively and racy with real lift, though a tad rawer than the Clos des Epeneaux. A very serious Côte de Beaune by any measure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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£559.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Cask sample. Quite a price! Transparent crimson. Very dense nose with more layers than most of the 2018 red burgundies I have tasted so far. Pretty rich with grand cru density. Very well done. Actually the best Clos des Epeneaux I remember tasting en primeur. Long, rich, opulent but all in a convincing structure. Very long in fact. |
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£454.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. Polished and velvety without the energy of the Auxey Premier Cru. Sort of splits the difference between its two stablemates but I’m not sure wholly satisfactorily for the price. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a limpid deep purple. It has a heavenly bouquet distantly related to the Les Amoureuses, offering precocious but detailed blueberry, black cherry, crushed iris petal and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, marine-influenced opening, a tang of shucked oyster shells infusing the black and blueberry fruit, leading to a detailed, tensile, lightly spiced finish. A long tail of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is absolutely divine. |
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