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Tuscany | 2 | 90 (VN) |
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Vinous (90)The 2004 Argentiera is sweet and layered in its dark cherries, toasted oak, earthiness and smoke. It offers notable balance, with ripe tannins that are beautifully woven into the wine's medium-bodied yet generous frame. This blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc spent 14 months in French oak. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£709.24 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and the Cabernet Sauvignon logically feels and tastes most prominent. This is a dark and penetrating Tuscan red that is beautifully elevated, thanks to the extremely elegant and buoyant quality of the aromas. They lift gracefully from the glass with light-footed, almost fleeting character. However, don't underestimate the power and the concentration of the wine, because this vintage delivers both with abundance. I've had my eye on this estate since the vineyards were first planted some 20 years ago, and there is no doubt that this vintage brings Tenuta Argentiera into a new era as a Bolgheri protagonist. Some 80,000 bottles were made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£616.84 |
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Wine Advocate (97)What a beauty and what an incredible leap forward to excellence. The Tenuta Argentiera 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera shows depth and wide shoulders with soft plushness and impeccable fruit. The full-bodied wine is dialed up on all levels from perfumes, intensity, mouthfeel, texture and freshness. This bottle should hold past the 20-year mark. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£693.64 |
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Embark on a sublime journey of the senses with Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore 2020, a crown jewel in the tradition of Italian winemaking. Hailing from the precious terroir of Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, this tastefully crafted wine emanates from the distinguished Argentiera winery, revered for its dedication to preserving the precision and charm of old-world viticulture. Made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a nuanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this wine promises a harmonious symphony of rich black fruits, sweet spices, and mineral nuance. The grapes are hand-harvested, then meticulously aged for 18 months in French oak barrels plus an additional 12 months in a bottle, achieving a perfect blend of freshness and depth. The Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore 2020 truly sells itself - a resplendent example of superior winemaking, befitting the most discerning of sommeliers and passionate wine enthusiasts. Allow yourself to savour the unparalleled elegance and depth of this exquisite selection. |
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Washington | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£1,834.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2015 Palengat is a Cabernet Sauvignon-heavy blend that includes 13% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. This gorgeous red offers a deep, rich, opulent style in its blackcurrants, baking spice, tobacco leaf, and graphite aromas and flavors. Possessing beautiful purity, ultra-fine tannin, a big, rich, concentrated style that somehow stays light and graceful, it's a sensational, elegant wine that will keep for 15-20 years. |
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Rhone | 3 | - |
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£531.85 |
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This sublime Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2011 is a composite of mastery, tradition, and finesse. Hailing from the renowned northern Rhône region of France, this elegant Syrah reflects the terroir's richness with its complex bouquet of dark fruit, spices, and floral undertones, punctuated by the subtle hint of oak influence. Vinified in the hands of the great Yves Gangloff, every drop reveals the meticulous process involving traditional winemaking techniques and barrel aging for a tenure of up to 22 months. The result is an aromatic soiree on the palate and an enduring finish that is seductively smooth, marking it as a testament to Gangloff's craftsmanship. Whether you're a discerning collector seeking exceptional vintages or simply fascinated by refined wines, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2011 is an epitome of exuberance, elegance, and finesse that is waiting to grace your cellar. |
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Rhone | 4 | 94 (VN) |
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£442.40 |
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Vinous (94)Saturated magenta. Expansive aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, potpourri, incense and smoky minerals pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Broad and seamless in the mouth, displaying fine delineation to the sappy, mineral-drenched black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows a distinctly elegant character and finishes extremely long and sweet, with discreet tannins framing lingering blue fruit and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,335.64 |
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Vinous (94)Saturated magenta. Expansive aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, potpourri, incense and smoky minerals pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Broad and seamless in the mouth, displaying fine delineation to the sappy, mineral-drenched black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows a distinctly elegant character and finishes extremely long and sweet, with discreet tannins framing lingering blue fruit and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-96 (VN) |
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£1,236.04 |
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Vinous (95-96)Mineral- and smoke-accented red and dark berries, candied licorice and pungent flowers on the intensely perfumed nose. Densely packed, appealingly sweet cherry, blueberry, mulberry and spicecake flavors are supported by an undercurrent of smoky minerality that provides back-end lift and cut. Shows a suave floral quality on the impressively persistent finish, which is shaped by smooth tannins. There's a deft mix of power and finesse here. |
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Rhone | 3 | 100 (DC) |
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£1,579.24 |
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Decanter (100)To attempt to describe the aroma, star anise and sandalwood would be suitable descriptors - but this is so pure and harmonious that this really smells of nothing other than itself. Perfectly weighted, perfectly balanced, with the most incredibly elegant tannins. This wine gave me goosebumps to taste, it’s hauntingly beautiful, the soul of Côte-Rôtie in a glass. It has everything you could hope for in a Côte-Rôtie, it’s pure perfection. It's rare for young wines to deliver such emotion. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£871.63 |
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Vinous (96)Opaque ruby color. Highly perfumed red and dark berry, botanical herb and floral scents show superb clarity and pick up a smoky mineral accent with air. Juicy and penetrating on the palate, offering intense bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied violet and mocha flavors that are braced by a core of juicy acidity. Finishes sweet, lively and extremely long, with an echo of candied violet and well-judged tannins. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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£990.04 |
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Imbued with a legacy of expert craftsmanship, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2021 is an outstanding testimony to French viticulture. Known for their small, highly-artisanal production, Yves Gangloff and his daughter Mathilde have created an unsurpassed Syrah blend, sourced from the Barbarine vineyard in the eminent Cote-Rotie region. Their meticulous technique incorporates de-stemming, hand-harvesting, and traditional vinification to fully express the terroir. This 2021 vintage offers a sublime palette of dark, ripe fruits underpinned by balanced acidity and polished tannins, culminating in an elegantly textured finish. Heady aromas of blackberry, violet, and nuanced spices seduce the senses, whilst the wine’s robust structure and complexity ensure its powerful longevity. Every bottle of Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2021 bears unique imprints of its interwoven lineage of land, fruit, and dedicated craftsmanship. A perfect companion for classic French cuisine, this distinguished wine epitomises sophisticated indulgence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£1,491.64 |
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Vinous (91-94)Red-ruby. Superripe aromas of black cherry and smoked meat; smells concentrated! Then sweet and quite penetrating on the palate, with a slightly tart and reserved character to its fruit, due in large part to the wine's rather powerful acidity. Finishes very pure and long, with plenty of flesh. This reminded me of a much more suave version of the Latricieres. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (BH) |
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£2,048.44 |
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Burghound (93-95)A cool and highly restrained nose of spice, plum, underbrush and animale notes displays an ample amount of wood influence. The driving minerality of the openly muscular and hugely proportioned flavors is patently obvious and it continues onto the mouth coating and breathtakingly long finish. I very much like the balance here and while it can't quite match the sheer depth of material evidenced by the Chapelle, it's close and like the Chapelle I would suggest that this is very definitely not a good candidate for early consumption. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,078.82 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has more amplitude on the nose compared to the Clos-de-Bèze, offering layers of red berry fruit, briar, tobacco and light roasted chestnut aromas. This is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin on the entry. Like the Clos-de-Bèze, the fruit is a little backward at the moment, though there is substance here. It feels tightly coiled, but the structure and density on the finish suggest that it should develop in bottle. Maybe a little more persistence on the aftertaste would not have gone amiss, though that is the leitmotif of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£2,090.44 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has more amplitude on the nose compared to the Clos-de-Bèze, offering layers of red berry fruit, briar, tobacco and light roasted chestnut aromas. This is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin on the entry. Like the Clos-de-Bèze, the fruit is a little backward at the moment, though there is substance here. It feels tightly coiled, but the structure and density on the finish suggest that it should develop in bottle. Maybe a little more persistence on the aftertaste would not have gone amiss, though that is the leitmotif of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£1,299.62 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2020 Chambertin Grand Cru has a magnificent bouquet with delineated redcurrant, raspberry and strawberry scents, quite pixelated in style, very focused and shimmering with tension. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine but firm tannins that frame some exquisite red fruit with real mineralité that just floods through on the finish. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,234.34 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru offers a touch more complexity and nuance than the Clos-de-Bèze with red berry fruit, orange rind, crushed stone and wilted rose petals. It's a little more delineated and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, again, quite creamy in texture with a bit of new oak on the finish (though there is a prudent use of new wood - one new barrel out of three). Quite seductive, this should age well in bottle, though afford it four to five years at least. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,871.54 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2022 Chambertin Grand Cru takes time to settle in the glass. The exuberant bouquet has brambly red berry fruit, briar and a tang of shucked oyster shells, gaining intensity in the glass, though it doesn't quite match the precision of the Clos-de-Bèze. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite muscular in style as it approaches its bold finish. Very good length and impressive power, yet my affection lies with the Clos-de-Bèze this year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£936.04 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£956.44 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright full red. Spicy redcurrant, tobacco and earth on the nose. Plump and sweet in the middle, but with good chalky lift to the cherry and spice flavors. A touch dry on the finish, suggesting energetic extraction. This was is made from purchased wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£937.24 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright full red. The nose offers reticent, rather cool aromas of dark cherry and herbs but lacks the floral lift of most of Jadot's Gevrey premier crus. Very ripe, creamy and concentrated but can't match the Clos Saint-Jacques for definition or inner-mouth tension. A substantial 2016 but I don't find grand cru class or distinction here. Finishes with serious tannins that will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£1,429.49 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very seductive, quintessential nose with plush blueberry and black cherry fruit, well defined, sumptuous in style. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, dense and grippy with an almost Mazis-like structure on the finish. Excellent, but it will require time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 88-91 (VN) |
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£1,258.84 |
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Vinous (88-91)Medium red. Soil-driven aromas of smoke, mocha and earth. Suave and smoky, with a strong element of flinty minerality dominating the palate today. All about terroir, and yet I'd like to have seen more early treble tones. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (WA) |
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£1,236.04 |
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Wine Advocate (92-95)The 2009 Clos de la Roche comes across as big, powerful and a touch heavy-handed. This shows tons of richness and depth but lacks the sheer excitement of the estate’s finest wines. The Clos de la Roche is made from purchased wine. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 94 (WA) |
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£991.24 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2011 Clos de la Roche has a wonderful, vibrant, generous bouquet that is actually more akin to a Bonnes-Mares with its precocious, effervescent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins on the opening, supple in the mouth, well-balanced with great precision on the finish. This is one of the best 2011s from Louis Jadot. Drink 2014-2026. |
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Burgundy | 11 | 94-96 (WA) |
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£1,116.04 |
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Wine Advocate (94-96)The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has an inviting, warm and enveloping bouquet that seems to surround the senses and give them a big hug. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, animated citrus fruit underlying the black cherries and wild strawberry notes. There is really quite wonderful precision and focus on the finish. This is one of Jadot's best 2013s. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-93 (WA) |
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£2,005.27 |
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Wine Advocate (92-93)The 2014 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, which comes from three sources, is a little more savory on the nose compared to the Clos Saint Denis, perhaps sans the same level of purity. There is more tertiary notes here, a hint of bacon fat even. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly broader tannin than the Clos Saint Denis that lends it the weight, the presence, albeit without the nervosité or the mineral core expressed by the Clos Saint Denis. Very fine, but I would like to see more nuance develop during the rest of its élevage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£1,498.84 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a voluminous and extravagant bouquet with blooms of red berry fruit, although I found myself more drawn to the complex and intellectual Clos Saint-Denis. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin. This is a masculine, assertive Clos de la Roche, quite saline in the mouth with a feisty, spicy finish. This is a fine grand cru from Louis Jadot, though not one of their top releases this vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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£1,022.44 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2016 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru was showing a little more reduction on the nose compared to the Clos Saint-Denis, although I felt that there is more detail and complexity in situ. The palate is very refined with filigree tannin, great tension and focus, a gentle grip in the mouth with an almost tart, tensile finish that lingers in the mouth. I also appreciate the spiciness on the aftertaste. Superb. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 90 (VN) |
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£669.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2004 Argentiera is sweet and layered in its dark cherries, toasted oak, earthiness and smoke. It offers notable balance, with ripe tannins that are beautifully woven into the wine's medium-bodied yet generous frame. This blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc spent 14 months in French oak. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£575.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, and the Cabernet Sauvignon logically feels and tastes most prominent. This is a dark and penetrating Tuscan red that is beautifully elevated, thanks to the extremely elegant and buoyant quality of the aromas. They lift gracefully from the glass with light-footed, almost fleeting character. However, don't underestimate the power and the concentration of the wine, because this vintage delivers both with abundance. I've had my eye on this estate since the vineyards were first planted some 20 years ago, and there is no doubt that this vintage brings Tenuta Argentiera into a new era as a Bolgheri protagonist. Some 80,000 bottles were made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£498.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)What a beauty and what an incredible leap forward to excellence. The Tenuta Argentiera 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera shows depth and wide shoulders with soft plushness and impeccable fruit. The full-bodied wine is dialed up on all levels from perfumes, intensity, mouthfeel, texture and freshness. This bottle should hold past the 20-year mark. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£562.00 |
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Embark on a sublime journey of the senses with Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore 2020, a crown jewel in the tradition of Italian winemaking. Hailing from the precious terroir of Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, this tastefully crafted wine emanates from the distinguished Argentiera winery, revered for its dedication to preserving the precision and charm of old-world viticulture. Made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a nuanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this wine promises a harmonious symphony of rich black fruits, sweet spices, and mineral nuance. The grapes are hand-harvested, then meticulously aged for 18 months in French oak barrels plus an additional 12 months in a bottle, achieving a perfect blend of freshness and depth. The Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore 2020 truly sells itself - a resplendent example of superior winemaking, befitting the most discerning of sommeliers and passionate wine enthusiasts. Allow yourself to savour the unparalleled elegance and depth of this exquisite selection. |
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Washington | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£1,490.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2015 Palengat is a Cabernet Sauvignon-heavy blend that includes 13% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. This gorgeous red offers a deep, rich, opulent style in its blackcurrants, baking spice, tobacco leaf, and graphite aromas and flavors. Possessing beautiful purity, ultra-fine tannin, a big, rich, concentrated style that somehow stays light and graceful, it's a sensational, elegant wine that will keep for 15-20 years. |
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Rhone | 3 | - |
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£440.00 |
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This sublime Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2011 is a composite of mastery, tradition, and finesse. Hailing from the renowned northern Rhône region of France, this elegant Syrah reflects the terroir's richness with its complex bouquet of dark fruit, spices, and floral undertones, punctuated by the subtle hint of oak influence. Vinified in the hands of the great Yves Gangloff, every drop reveals the meticulous process involving traditional winemaking techniques and barrel aging for a tenure of up to 22 months. The result is an aromatic soiree on the palate and an enduring finish that is seductively smooth, marking it as a testament to Gangloff's craftsmanship. Whether you're a discerning collector seeking exceptional vintages or simply fascinated by refined wines, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2011 is an epitome of exuberance, elegance, and finesse that is waiting to grace your cellar. |
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Rhone | 4 | 94 (VN) |
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£366.00 |
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Vinous (94)Saturated magenta. Expansive aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, potpourri, incense and smoky minerals pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Broad and seamless in the mouth, displaying fine delineation to the sappy, mineral-drenched black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows a distinctly elegant character and finishes extremely long and sweet, with discreet tannins framing lingering blue fruit and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,097.00 |
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Vinous (94)Saturated magenta. Expansive aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, potpourri, incense and smoky minerals pick up a spicy nuance as the wine opens up. Broad and seamless in the mouth, displaying fine delineation to the sappy, mineral-drenched black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors. Shows a distinctly elegant character and finishes extremely long and sweet, with discreet tannins framing lingering blue fruit and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-96 (VN) |
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£1,014.00 |
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Vinous (95-96)Mineral- and smoke-accented red and dark berries, candied licorice and pungent flowers on the intensely perfumed nose. Densely packed, appealingly sweet cherry, blueberry, mulberry and spicecake flavors are supported by an undercurrent of smoky minerality that provides back-end lift and cut. Shows a suave floral quality on the impressively persistent finish, which is shaped by smooth tannins. There's a deft mix of power and finesse here. |
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Rhone | 3 | 100 (DC) |
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£1,300.00 |
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Decanter (100)To attempt to describe the aroma, star anise and sandalwood would be suitable descriptors - but this is so pure and harmonious that this really smells of nothing other than itself. Perfectly weighted, perfectly balanced, with the most incredibly elegant tannins. This wine gave me goosebumps to taste, it’s hauntingly beautiful, the soul of Côte-Rôtie in a glass. It has everything you could hope for in a Côte-Rôtie, it’s pure perfection. It's rare for young wines to deliver such emotion. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£713.00 |
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Vinous (96)Opaque ruby color. Highly perfumed red and dark berry, botanical herb and floral scents show superb clarity and pick up a smoky mineral accent with air. Juicy and penetrating on the palate, offering intense bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied violet and mocha flavors that are braced by a core of juicy acidity. Finishes sweet, lively and extremely long, with an echo of candied violet and well-judged tannins. |
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£809.00 |
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Imbued with a legacy of expert craftsmanship, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2021 is an outstanding testimony to French viticulture. Known for their small, highly-artisanal production, Yves Gangloff and his daughter Mathilde have created an unsurpassed Syrah blend, sourced from the Barbarine vineyard in the eminent Cote-Rotie region. Their meticulous technique incorporates de-stemming, hand-harvesting, and traditional vinification to fully express the terroir. This 2021 vintage offers a sublime palette of dark, ripe fruits underpinned by balanced acidity and polished tannins, culminating in an elegantly textured finish. Heady aromas of blackberry, violet, and nuanced spices seduce the senses, whilst the wine’s robust structure and complexity ensure its powerful longevity. Every bottle of Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Barbarine 2021 bears unique imprints of its interwoven lineage of land, fruit, and dedicated craftsmanship. A perfect companion for classic French cuisine, this distinguished wine epitomises sophisticated indulgence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£1,227.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)Red-ruby. Superripe aromas of black cherry and smoked meat; smells concentrated! Then sweet and quite penetrating on the palate, with a slightly tart and reserved character to its fruit, due in large part to the wine's rather powerful acidity. Finishes very pure and long, with plenty of flesh. This reminded me of a much more suave version of the Latricieres. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (BH) |
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£1,691.00 |
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Burghound (93-95)A cool and highly restrained nose of spice, plum, underbrush and animale notes displays an ample amount of wood influence. The driving minerality of the openly muscular and hugely proportioned flavors is patently obvious and it continues onto the mouth coating and breathtakingly long finish. I very much like the balance here and while it can't quite match the sheer depth of material evidenced by the Chapelle, it's close and like the Chapelle I would suggest that this is very definitely not a good candidate for early consumption. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£891.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has more amplitude on the nose compared to the Clos-de-Bèze, offering layers of red berry fruit, briar, tobacco and light roasted chestnut aromas. This is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin on the entry. Like the Clos-de-Bèze, the fruit is a little backward at the moment, though there is substance here. It feels tightly coiled, but the structure and density on the finish suggest that it should develop in bottle. Maybe a little more persistence on the aftertaste would not have gone amiss, though that is the leitmotif of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,726.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has more amplitude on the nose compared to the Clos-de-Bèze, offering layers of red berry fruit, briar, tobacco and light roasted chestnut aromas. This is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin on the entry. Like the Clos-de-Bèze, the fruit is a little backward at the moment, though there is substance here. It feels tightly coiled, but the structure and density on the finish suggest that it should develop in bottle. Maybe a little more persistence on the aftertaste would not have gone amiss, though that is the leitmotif of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£1,075.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2020 Chambertin Grand Cru has a magnificent bouquet with delineated redcurrant, raspberry and strawberry scents, quite pixelated in style, very focused and shimmering with tension. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine but firm tannins that frame some exquisite red fruit with real mineralité that just floods through on the finish. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,019.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru offers a touch more complexity and nuance than the Clos-de-Bèze with red berry fruit, orange rind, crushed stone and wilted rose petals. It's a little more delineated and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, again, quite creamy in texture with a bit of new oak on the finish (though there is a prudent use of new wood - one new barrel out of three). Quite seductive, this should age well in bottle, though afford it four to five years at least. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,550.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2022 Chambertin Grand Cru takes time to settle in the glass. The exuberant bouquet has brambly red berry fruit, briar and a tang of shucked oyster shells, gaining intensity in the glass, though it doesn't quite match the precision of the Clos-de-Bèze. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite muscular in style as it approaches its bold finish. Very good length and impressive power, yet my affection lies with the Clos-de-Bèze this year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£764.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£781.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright full red. Spicy redcurrant, tobacco and earth on the nose. Plump and sweet in the middle, but with good chalky lift to the cherry and spice flavors. A touch dry on the finish, suggesting energetic extraction. This was is made from purchased wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£765.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright full red. The nose offers reticent, rather cool aromas of dark cherry and herbs but lacks the floral lift of most of Jadot's Gevrey premier crus. Very ripe, creamy and concentrated but can't match the Clos Saint-Jacques for definition or inner-mouth tension. A substantial 2016 but I don't find grand cru class or distinction here. Finishes with serious tannins that will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£1,172.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very seductive, quintessential nose with plush blueberry and black cherry fruit, well defined, sumptuous in style. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, dense and grippy with an almost Mazis-like structure on the finish. Excellent, but it will require time in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 88-91 (VN) |
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Vinous (88-91)Medium red. Soil-driven aromas of smoke, mocha and earth. Suave and smoky, with a strong element of flinty minerality dominating the palate today. All about terroir, and yet I'd like to have seen more early treble tones. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (WA) |
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£1,014.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-95)The 2009 Clos de la Roche comes across as big, powerful and a touch heavy-handed. This shows tons of richness and depth but lacks the sheer excitement of the estate’s finest wines. The Clos de la Roche is made from purchased wine. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 94 (WA) |
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£810.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2011 Clos de la Roche has a wonderful, vibrant, generous bouquet that is actually more akin to a Bonnes-Mares with its precocious, effervescent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins on the opening, supple in the mouth, well-balanced with great precision on the finish. This is one of the best 2011s from Louis Jadot. Drink 2014-2026. |
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Burgundy | 11 | 94-96 (WA) |
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£914.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94-96)The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has an inviting, warm and enveloping bouquet that seems to surround the senses and give them a big hug. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, animated citrus fruit underlying the black cherries and wild strawberry notes. There is really quite wonderful precision and focus on the finish. This is one of Jadot's best 2013s. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-93 (WA) |
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£1,639.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-93)The 2014 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, which comes from three sources, is a little more savory on the nose compared to the Clos Saint Denis, perhaps sans the same level of purity. There is more tertiary notes here, a hint of bacon fat even. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly broader tannin than the Clos Saint Denis that lends it the weight, the presence, albeit without the nervosité or the mineral core expressed by the Clos Saint Denis. Very fine, but I would like to see more nuance develop during the rest of its élevage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£1,233.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a voluminous and extravagant bouquet with blooms of red berry fruit, although I found myself more drawn to the complex and intellectual Clos Saint-Denis. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin. This is a masculine, assertive Clos de la Roche, quite saline in the mouth with a feisty, spicy finish. This is a fine grand cru from Louis Jadot, though not one of their top releases this vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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£836.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2016 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru was showing a little more reduction on the nose compared to the Clos Saint-Denis, although I felt that there is more detail and complexity in situ. The palate is very refined with filigree tannin, great tension and focus, a gentle grip in the mouth with an almost tart, tensile finish that lingers in the mouth. I also appreciate the spiciness on the aftertaste. Superb. |
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