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The Gantenbein Chardonnay 2022 is a truly exceptional embodiment of Swiss winemaking finesse, carefully crafted in the renowned vineyard slopes of Fläsch, Grisons. This masterpiece is brought to life by the celebrated Gantenbein Winery, celebrated globally for their precision and expertise in viniculture. Employing traditional barrel fermentation methods, each drop of this Chardonnay is a testament to their meticulousness. The 2022-year vintage projects a beaming straw-yellow tone, hinting at its richness and complexity.
A subtle aroma of mixed citrus fruits and floral notes sets the prelude for an exquisite palate of apple, pear and honey undertones, balanced by a tantalising minerality. Its incredible depth and harmonious structure are testimony to the selective hand picking and gentle pressing of the grapes. Full-bodied, impressive and elegant, the Gantenbein Chardonnay 2022 brilliantly reflects its limestone terroir. Enjoy it now or allow it to gracefully age, either way, it's a tantalising addition to any sophisticated wine collection.
Inc. VAT£2,122.32 -
(6x75cl) 2017Wine Advocate (93-94)
Tasted as a sample that was assembled the same day I tasted it in November 2018 (and a day before the real assemblage), the 2017 Pinot Noir is very intense and fruity on the nose, still with yeasty notes. The palate is concentrated and lush, very fine and elegant, with great finesse and intensity. This is generous but fresh and structured, with crystalline acidity and minerality. Very promising.Inc. VAT£1,721.51 -
Indulge in the elegance and complexity of Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2018. This outstanding wine is a testament to sophisticated winemaking from the revered Gantenbein Winery, nestled in Switzerland's Graubunden region. Made meticulously using traditional biodynamic practices for optimal expression of terroir, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2018 exemplifies the balance, depth and finesse that is characteristic of Swiss wines. Each grape carefully handpicked, the wine is matured in French oak barrels, delivering a layered bouquet brimming with ripe dark fruit, earthy truffle and delicate floral undertones. Its structure is impeccable offering a silky palate that leaves a long, evocative finish. A versatile accompaniment to a variety of dishes, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2018 is a sublime choice. Make this exquisite display of Swiss winemaking talent the centrepiece of your next meal.
Inc. VAT£1,468.32 -
Indulge in a bottle of Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2019, a distinguished offering from the Swiss vineyard run by Martha and Daniel Gantenbein. Originating from Flasch in the Graubünden region, this exquisite wine combines a classic Burgundian style with a modern touch. Noticeably elegant, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2019 is marked by its gentle, nuanced tannins and an alluring, silky mouthfeel. The old vines that produced this wine were grown on the slopes of the Rhine Valley, offering desirable exposure and lean, stony soil. Barrel-aged for eighteen months in new French oak, it imparts notes of ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and light spice. Layered and luxurious, the wine displays a depth and complexity that have become the hallmark of the Gantenbein label. As a testament to careful viticulture and attention to detail, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2019 stands as a phenomenally expressive wine that will evolve beautifully over the years.
Inc. VAT£1,630.69 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Bottled in early March, the 2020 Pinot Noir is pure, precise and intense on the more classic, coolish and noble nose that shows a spellbinding purity, intensity and balance. Absolutely marvelous. Full-bodied, round and intense on the palate, this is a generously juicy, ripe yet fine and concentrated, also refreshingly salty and crystalline Pinot with a tight, sustainable structure and an enormously long and intense finish. This is a highlight of the Gantenbein Saga. Tasted at the domaine in March 2022.Inc. VAT£1,402.32 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir is as spicy, precise and fresh on the intense and aromatic nose as if it had been fermented with whole clusters. In fact, the grapes were completely destemmed, like all Gantenbein Pinots so far. This is a full-bodied, refined and textural Pinot with remarkably delicate acidity, fine tannins and stimulating salinity on the finish, which is very long, intense and complex. Tasted at the domaine in March 2024.Inc. VAT£1,191.49 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2022 Pinot Noir offers a fascinating, deep, pure, savory and flinty, quite ethereal bouquet of dark berries and Morello cherries. Remarkably pure yet intense on the palate, this is a dense, lush and spicy Pinot with fine tannins and a beautiful tartness and bitterness on the finish. This elegant, beautifully airy and finessed Pinot has great intensity and even more purity. There is a bridge to both the 2022 Chardonnay and even the 2022 Riesling. Tasted at the domaine in March 2024.Inc. VAT£1,617.12 -
Wine Advocate (99)
After 20 harvests comes their first Cru, the 2018 Cru Truquilemu, which they describe as "Truqui with more stuffing." It comes from a small triangular section with a lower natural yield, with greater concentration and a darker, more brooding personality. It was fermented with more stems than the other Truquilemu and with a bit of Syrah, which adds weight, depth and texture. After fermenting pieces of the vineyard separately over many years, two distinct personalities emerged, and they have bottled them separately since 2018. Truquilemu has become more ethereal after the separation, and this is sturdier, with extra stuffing but more tension. The wine has less alcohol (12.8%, and 12.5% in 2019!!) higher acidity (7.43 grams measured in tartaric acid) and an incredible pH of 3.18, amazing parameters of freshness and restraint. This is not heavier, it just seems to have the same personality but with more layers. It was produced in a very simple and slow way, fermenting in open-top lagars with some full clusters and adding lignified stems to avoid carbonic maceration, with indigenous yeasts; malolactic took 11 months (!), and the aging in used and neutral barrel was extended over two winters. For the 2018 vintage, they filled 3,449 bottles in January 2020.Inc. VAT£268.69 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2020 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the 2018 and 2019 with even lower alcohol (12.9%) and great freshness and acidity, a pH of 3.36 and 6.4 grams of acidity. The modus operandi was the usual: fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-down with a slow malolactic, which took 10 months to finish, and matured in used barrels over two winters. It contains some 4% Syrah. This has the ethereal quality of this vineyard, powerful but weightless. This place makes fresh wines even in warm vintages like 2020, and you feel that especially in the palate where the wine is vibrant and lively. 5,882 bottles were filled in February 2022.Inc. VAT£119.52 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the brilliant 2018 with moderate alcohol (13.1%) and great freshness and acidity, a tad below in refinement (within the authentic and rustic character of the zone and the wines), from the old vines on the Coastal Range mountains where the soils have lots of quartz, full of crystals on decomposed granite with silty and sandy texture. The cool place and the soil provide very fresh wines even in warmer and drier years, worked following ancestral traditions and pruned with the moon cycles but not to a modern biodynamic calendar, but rather with local custom. Tasting the different wines from the same vineyard from 2018 and 2019 was fascinating, and the wines didn't stop changing in the glass for hours. I think all these wines are going to develop nicely in bottle. 10,021 bottles were filled in January 2021.Inc. VAT£218.40 -
Wine Advocate (98)
In 2018, they bottled three Cariñena-based wines from Truquilemu in Empedrado (now a DO) in Maule. The 2018 Truquilemu Vineyard, they reckon, is more focused, sultry and ethereal than ever. It comes from 1.3 hectares and fermented with more full clusters and with a dash of Syrah (around 4%) in the field blend. By taking away the part bottled as Cru Truquilemu, this has become more ethereal. The 2018, an extraordinary vintage, has less alcohol (12.8%), more flavor and, most of all, greater depth with more layers that open up with time in the glass. These wines are as much abut texture and mouthfeel as aromas and flavors, incredibly fine-grained and titillating with lots of light and energy. This is the evolution of a wine produced in the past with slightly different names, with lots 77, 67, 57 and 47. 10,127 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020 and marked with lot #97.Inc. VAT£268.69 -
Wine Advocate (99)
There are three Carignan/Cariñena wines from the same vineyard in Truquilemu in 2018, and the 2018 Vigno comes from a section further down along the creek where there's terrific drainage and thus low yield and concentration. It's Carignan with smidgens of País and Monastrell in the field blend, the grapes grown by a mall farmer by hand and horse with traditional methods of dry-farming, uncertified organic for 75+ years. Like all the rest, it fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in used barrels over two winters. None of these wines are about the process, they are about the place and the year. In 2018, the wine finished with 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.2 and seven grams of acidity, parameters that talk about a wine with moderate ripeness and vibrant freshness, from a cooler year in a cool part of Maule. 3,336 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020.Inc. VAT£331.09 -
(1x75cl) 2018Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.Inc. VAT£106.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.Inc. VAT£245.98 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age.Inc. VAT£209.98 -
(6x75cl) 2021Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García makes this outstanding assemblage of Tinto Fino and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla del Lago. It's a wine that illustrates his skills as a blender, showing a well-judged combination of structure and acidity. Clove spice, plum, orange zest and blueberry flavours are framed by scented, lightly toasty oak. One of the best Garmón releases yet.Inc. VAT£245.98 -
Experience the indelible taste and remarkable elegance of Garon Condrieu La Vieille Maison 2021, a truly exquisite wine from the revered Rhône Valley. Produced by Domaine Garon, a family-run winery with over five centuries of winemaking history, this compelling white wine is made from carefully handpicked Viognier grapes, grown on the rare granitic soils of the northern Rhône. Respectful of the ancient techniques, Domaine Garon allows a cool, slow fermentation that highlights the unique fruit characteristics of this variety, leading to a high-quality, balanced vintage full of complexity and refinement. This 2021 release reveals expressive notes of apricot, honey, and almonds, punctuated with mineral undertones that echo the region's terroir. Let Garon Condrieu La Vieille Maison 2021 grace your cellar or your table and appreciate its captivating depth and finish. Exclusive and enchanting, this fine wine is an authentic sip of tradition.
Inc. VAT£208.40 -
Discover the luxurious Garon Cote Rotie 2015, an elegant expression of France's renowned Rhone Valley. Produced by Domaine Garon, a small family estate cherished for its dedication to tradition and quality, this red wine expertly encapsulates the signature finesse of Cote Rotie appelation. Masterfully vinified from Syrah and a small percentage of Viognier, the grapes are handpicked from ancient vines thriving in schistose soils, and matured for two years in French oak barrels.
The Garon Cote Rotie 2015 exhibits a rich, yet harmoniously balanced palate with intense black fruit, spice, and floral undertones. Its refined tannins and invigorating acidity embody the terroir's unique character, offering an undeniably alluring complexity. Delicately draped in its deep ruby red, this wine is indeed the embodiment of Cote Rotie's identity, making it an exquisite addition to any fine wine collection. Experience the captivating charm of Garon Cote Rotie 2015 and relish in its impeccable taste.
Inc. VAT£92.93 -
Experience the captivating allure of Garon Côte Rôtie 2016, an exceptional wine of fabulous craftsmanship. Sourced from the esteemed vineyards of France's Northern Rhône Valley, it is the thoughtful work of the Garon family, renowned winemakers since the 15th century. This remarkable expression is cultivated from vines rooted in schist and mica-schist soils, bestowing it with its signature depth and complexity.
The Garon Côte Rôtie 2016 boasts an impressive blend of Syrah and Viognier, handpicked and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious symphony of rich dark fruit flavours, delicate floral notes, and a tantalising hint of spice, seamlessly integrated with polished tannins. Truly a testament to the Garon family's dedication to honouring traditional winemaking practices while embracing technical evolution.
Every sip of Garon Côte Rôtie 2016 encapsulates the true essence of its terroir, reflecting the excellence and passion inherent in its creation. A spectacular choice for any discerning wine enthusiast.
Inc. VAT£126.53 -
Experience the pleasure of the prestigious 'Garon Cote Rotie 2017', a luminous embodiment of the heart of the Rhone Valley. The Garon family, esteemed producers in wine-making since the 15th century, have meticulously nurtured this rich wine. Nurtured on the steep terraces of the Cote Rotie, it possesses a blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier.
Created through traditional winemaking processes comprising gentle extraction and 18-month ageing in oak barrels, the 'Garon Cote Rotie 2017' exhibits an alluring, dark crimson hue. Resonating deeply with its terroir, its complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, violet, white pepper, and smoky notes is truly exquisite.
With a silky texture and impressive length, this wine reveals a harmonious fusion of power and elegance, offering a tasting journey like no other. To truly glimpse the essence of skillful winemaking, the 'Garon Cote Rotie 2017' is an absolute revelation.
Inc. VAT£109.73 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
From a higher elevation site on the Côte Blonde side of the appellation, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Lancement shines more for its complexity and elegance than sheer power, offering a kaleidoscope-like array of black raspberries, blueberries, spring flowers, violets, crushed rocks, and pepper. A wine that benefits from air, it gains richness and depth with time in the glass and has medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It doesn't have the minerality of the Les Rochins, but it’s just as seamless, elegant, and finesse-driven as they come. This magical Côte Rôtie will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and pretty much blow you away over the following 20 years or more.Inc. VAT£942.35 -
Vinous (95)
Deep violet color. Mineral-accented dark berries, cherry-cola, candied flowers and exotic spices the highly energetic nose. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering concentrated black raspberry, bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors that are underscored by a vein of smoky minerality. Deep but vibrant as well, with fine-grained tannins building slowly on a very long, floral-driven finish that leaves resonating blue fruit and spice notes behind.Inc. VAT£701.09 -
Vinous (96)
Opaque ruby. A seductively perfumed bouquet evokes mineral- and spice-accented red and blue fruits, peony, vanilla and incense, along with a botanical herb nuance and a hint of black pepper. Broad and fleshy but distinctly lively on the palate, offering intense Chambord, cherry-cola, fruitcake, floral pastille and exotic spice flavors that show outstanding clarity and back-end lift. Smooth, steadily building tannins add shape to an extremely persistent finish that echoes the mineral and floral notes.Inc. VAT£157.73 -
The Garon Côte Rôtie Lancement 2021 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of Northern Rhône winemaking. Sourced from meticulously terraced vineyards on the esteemed Côte Rôtie appellation, this vintage is predominantly crafted from Syrah grapes, complemented by a judicious inclusion of up to 10% Viognier, enhancing its aromatic complexity. Under the expert stewardship of the Garon family, renowned for their dedication to biodynamic practices, the grapes undergo a precise hand-harvest to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s vibrant fruit character before ageing gracefully in French oak barrels for 18 months. The result is a deeply layered wine, showcasing aromas of blackberry, violet, and subtle smoky undertones, supported by a velvety tannic structure and a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for discerning palates, the Garon Côte Rôtie Lancement 2021 is a testament to tradition and terroir, offering a sublime expression of its distinguished origin.
Inc. VAT£162.53 -
(1x75cl) 2015As a gem from the northern Rhône region of France, the Garon Côte Rôtie Les Triotes 2015 boasts of its refined elegance and robust structure. Crafted by the family-run Garon estate operating since the 15th century, it is a reflection of the deep respect for traditional wine-making practices. This vintage is an exquisite symphony of predominantly Syrah with a subtle Viognier (5%) blend.
Cultivated on mica-schist soils in the Les Triotes Vineyard, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for up to 2 years. This detailed process bestows an impressive palette of black fruits, violet tones, and smokey nuances onto the wine. The balance between its firm tannins and refined acidity makes the Garon Côte Rôtie Les Triotes 2015 a captivating selection.
Its ruby-red hue and rich thrilling aromas all entail a definite allure. Savour the sophisticated embrace of the Garon Côte Rôtie Les Triotes 2015, a connoisseur's delight indeed.
Inc. VAT£95.05 -
(1x75cl) 2016Marvellously complex and refined, the Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2016 is an exemplary offering from the esteemed Domaine Garon in France's Northern Rhone region. This masterful blend of Syrah and Viognier grapes is reared on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Cote Rotie, imparting a distinctive minerality and opulence. The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks before spending up to 24 months in oak barrels, resulting in a wine brimming with raspberry, blackberry and violet notes, underscored by a profound smoky finish. Revered wine critics applaud its depth, noting polished tannins and an enduring, elegant finish. As with all Domaine Garon wines, the 2016 Les Triotes exudes an exceptional melding of tradition and artistry. A certified organic wine, the Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2016 represents not only an indulgent treat for the senses but a testament to responsible and sustainable viticulture.
Inc. VAT£100.13 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Expertly crafted in Rhone, France, Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 exemplifies premium quality winemaking. Conceived within the treasured Cote Rotie appellation, this iconic Syrah is the culmination of a remarkable terroir and inherited generational expertise. Jean-Francois Garon oversaw the manual harvest, further ensuring the grapes were exceedingly high- quality upon selection. The wine undergoes an extended maceration period before ageing in French oak for 18 months, imparting it with layers of complex flavours and exquisite tannin structure.
The resulting Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 is mystifying; dark garnet in colour, it whispers notes of black fruit, spice and a lick of smoky minerality. The palate is met with rich, voluptuous tannins balanced by a wave of fresh fruit and an enduring finish. It's an opulent expression of the renowned Garon family vineyards - a pleasure to divulge in now or mature for future enjoyment.
Inc. VAT£87.20 -
Expertly crafted in Rhone, France, Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 exemplifies premium quality winemaking. Conceived within the treasured Cote Rotie appellation, this iconic Syrah is the culmination of a remarkable terroir and inherited generational expertise. Jean-Francois Garon oversaw the manual harvest, further ensuring the grapes were exceedingly high- quality upon selection. The wine undergoes an extended maceration period before ageing in French oak for 18 months, imparting it with layers of complex flavours and exquisite tannin structure.
The resulting Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 is mystifying; dark garnet in colour, it whispers notes of black fruit, spice and a lick of smoky minerality. The palate is met with rich, voluptuous tannins balanced by a wave of fresh fruit and an enduring finish. It's an opulent expression of the renowned Garon family vineyards - a pleasure to divulge in now or mature for future enjoyment.
Inc. VAT£303.12 -
The Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2020 is an extraordinary embodiment of French viticulture, hailing from the esteemed Côte Rôtie appellation of Northern Rhône. With the Garon family's meticulous craftsmanship that honours their four generations of winemaking lineage, this wine captures the essence of its terroir. Handpicked Syrah grapes from the 'Les Triotes' vineyard, characterised by mica-schist soils and a perfect south-easterly exposure, undergo temperature-controlled fermentation and are aged in French oak barrels for a touch of subtle opulence. The resulting wine envelops the palate with ineffable flavours of dark berries, leather, and peppery spice notes, held together by an impressive tannic structure, nuanced minerality, and vivacious acidity. With Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2020, each sip is a testament to the respects paid to traditional winemaking methods while exploring the expressive power of synergy between fruit and earth.
Inc. VAT£276.04 -
(6x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (94)
From a lieu-dit adjoining La Landonne and Côte Rozier, the 2015 Cote Rotie les Rochins shows remarkable purity of fruit. The cassis waves come crashing down terraced slopes in a rich, velvety wave. It's a bit jammy, in the character of the vintage, but what did you expect? It should drink well through its 20th birthday.Inc. VAT£459.89
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The Gantenbein Chardonnay 2022 is a truly exceptional embodiment of Swiss winemaking finesse, carefully crafted in the renowned vineyard slopes of Fläsch, Grisons. This masterpiece is brought to life by the celebrated Gantenbein Winery, celebrated globally for their precision and expertise in viniculture. Employing traditional barrel fermentation methods, each drop of this Chardonnay is a testament to their meticulousness. The 2022-year vintage projects a beaming straw-yellow tone, hinting at its richness and complexity.
A subtle aroma of mixed citrus fruits and floral notes sets the prelude for an exquisite palate of apple, pear and honey undertones, balanced by a tantalising minerality. Its incredible depth and harmonious structure are testimony to the selective hand picking and gentle pressing of the grapes. Full-bodied, impressive and elegant, the Gantenbein Chardonnay 2022 brilliantly reflects its limestone terroir. Enjoy it now or allow it to gracefully age, either way, it's a tantalising addition to any sophisticated wine collection.
In Bond£1,750.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Wine Advocate (93-94)
Tasted as a sample that was assembled the same day I tasted it in November 2018 (and a day before the real assemblage), the 2017 Pinot Noir is very intense and fruity on the nose, still with yeasty notes. The palate is concentrated and lush, very fine and elegant, with great finesse and intensity. This is generous but fresh and structured, with crystalline acidity and minerality. Very promising.In Bond£1,418.56 -
Indulge in the elegance and complexity of Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2018. This outstanding wine is a testament to sophisticated winemaking from the revered Gantenbein Winery, nestled in Switzerland's Graubunden region. Made meticulously using traditional biodynamic practices for optimal expression of terroir, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2018 exemplifies the balance, depth and finesse that is characteristic of Swiss wines. Each grape carefully handpicked, the wine is matured in French oak barrels, delivering a layered bouquet brimming with ripe dark fruit, earthy truffle and delicate floral undertones. Its structure is impeccable offering a silky palate that leaves a long, evocative finish. A versatile accompaniment to a variety of dishes, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2018 is a sublime choice. Make this exquisite display of Swiss winemaking talent the centrepiece of your next meal.
In Bond£1,205.00 -
Indulge in a bottle of Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2019, a distinguished offering from the Swiss vineyard run by Martha and Daniel Gantenbein. Originating from Flasch in the Graubünden region, this exquisite wine combines a classic Burgundian style with a modern touch. Noticeably elegant, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2019 is marked by its gentle, nuanced tannins and an alluring, silky mouthfeel. The old vines that produced this wine were grown on the slopes of the Rhine Valley, offering desirable exposure and lean, stony soil. Barrel-aged for eighteen months in new French oak, it imparts notes of ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and light spice. Layered and luxurious, the wine displays a depth and complexity that have become the hallmark of the Gantenbein label. As a testament to careful viticulture and attention to detail, Gantenbein Pinot Noir 2019 stands as a phenomenally expressive wine that will evolve beautifully over the years.
In Bond£1,341.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Bottled in early March, the 2020 Pinot Noir is pure, precise and intense on the more classic, coolish and noble nose that shows a spellbinding purity, intensity and balance. Absolutely marvelous. Full-bodied, round and intense on the palate, this is a generously juicy, ripe yet fine and concentrated, also refreshingly salty and crystalline Pinot with a tight, sustainable structure and an enormously long and intense finish. This is a highlight of the Gantenbein Saga. Tasted at the domaine in March 2022.In Bond£1,150.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir is as spicy, precise and fresh on the intense and aromatic nose as if it had been fermented with whole clusters. In fact, the grapes were completely destemmed, like all Gantenbein Pinots so far. This is a full-bodied, refined and textural Pinot with remarkably delicate acidity, fine tannins and stimulating salinity on the finish, which is very long, intense and complex. Tasted at the domaine in March 2024.In Bond£975.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2022 Pinot Noir offers a fascinating, deep, pure, savory and flinty, quite ethereal bouquet of dark berries and Morello cherries. Remarkably pure yet intense on the palate, this is a dense, lush and spicy Pinot with fine tannins and a beautiful tartness and bitterness on the finish. This elegant, beautifully airy and finessed Pinot has great intensity and even more purity. There is a bridge to both the 2022 Chardonnay and even the 2022 Riesling. Tasted at the domaine in March 2024.In Bond£1,329.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
After 20 harvests comes their first Cru, the 2018 Cru Truquilemu, which they describe as "Truqui with more stuffing." It comes from a small triangular section with a lower natural yield, with greater concentration and a darker, more brooding personality. It was fermented with more stems than the other Truquilemu and with a bit of Syrah, which adds weight, depth and texture. After fermenting pieces of the vineyard separately over many years, two distinct personalities emerged, and they have bottled them separately since 2018. Truquilemu has become more ethereal after the separation, and this is sturdier, with extra stuffing but more tension. The wine has less alcohol (12.8%, and 12.5% in 2019!!) higher acidity (7.43 grams measured in tartaric acid) and an incredible pH of 3.18, amazing parameters of freshness and restraint. This is not heavier, it just seems to have the same personality but with more layers. It was produced in a very simple and slow way, fermenting in open-top lagars with some full clusters and adding lignified stems to avoid carbonic maceration, with indigenous yeasts; malolactic took 11 months (!), and the aging in used and neutral barrel was extended over two winters. For the 2018 vintage, they filled 3,449 bottles in January 2020.In Bond£206.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2020 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the 2018 and 2019 with even lower alcohol (12.9%) and great freshness and acidity, a pH of 3.36 and 6.4 grams of acidity. The modus operandi was the usual: fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-down with a slow malolactic, which took 10 months to finish, and matured in used barrels over two winters. It contains some 4% Syrah. This has the ethereal quality of this vineyard, powerful but weightless. This place makes fresh wines even in warm vintages like 2020, and you feel that especially in the palate where the wine is vibrant and lively. 5,882 bottles were filled in February 2022.In Bond£81.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the brilliant 2018 with moderate alcohol (13.1%) and great freshness and acidity, a tad below in refinement (within the authentic and rustic character of the zone and the wines), from the old vines on the Coastal Range mountains where the soils have lots of quartz, full of crystals on decomposed granite with silty and sandy texture. The cool place and the soil provide very fresh wines even in warmer and drier years, worked following ancestral traditions and pruned with the moon cycles but not to a modern biodynamic calendar, but rather with local custom. Tasting the different wines from the same vineyard from 2018 and 2019 was fascinating, and the wines didn't stop changing in the glass for hours. I think all these wines are going to develop nicely in bottle. 10,021 bottles were filled in January 2021.Inc. VAT£218.40 -
Wine Advocate (98)
In 2018, they bottled three Cariñena-based wines from Truquilemu in Empedrado (now a DO) in Maule. The 2018 Truquilemu Vineyard, they reckon, is more focused, sultry and ethereal than ever. It comes from 1.3 hectares and fermented with more full clusters and with a dash of Syrah (around 4%) in the field blend. By taking away the part bottled as Cru Truquilemu, this has become more ethereal. The 2018, an extraordinary vintage, has less alcohol (12.8%), more flavor and, most of all, greater depth with more layers that open up with time in the glass. These wines are as much abut texture and mouthfeel as aromas and flavors, incredibly fine-grained and titillating with lots of light and energy. This is the evolution of a wine produced in the past with slightly different names, with lots 77, 67, 57 and 47. 10,127 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020 and marked with lot #97.In Bond£206.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
There are three Carignan/Cariñena wines from the same vineyard in Truquilemu in 2018, and the 2018 Vigno comes from a section further down along the creek where there's terrific drainage and thus low yield and concentration. It's Carignan with smidgens of País and Monastrell in the field blend, the grapes grown by a mall farmer by hand and horse with traditional methods of dry-farming, uncertified organic for 75+ years. Like all the rest, it fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in used barrels over two winters. None of these wines are about the process, they are about the place and the year. In 2018, the wine finished with 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.2 and seven grams of acidity, parameters that talk about a wine with moderate ripeness and vibrant freshness, from a cooler year in a cool part of Maule. 3,336 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020.In Bond£258.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.In Bond£85.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (98)
It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera.In Bond£185.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age.In Bond£155.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Eduardo García makes this outstanding assemblage of Tinto Fino and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla del Lago. It's a wine that illustrates his skills as a blender, showing a well-judged combination of structure and acidity. Clove spice, plum, orange zest and blueberry flavours are framed by scented, lightly toasty oak. One of the best Garmón releases yet.In Bond£185.00 -
Experience the indelible taste and remarkable elegance of Garon Condrieu La Vieille Maison 2021, a truly exquisite wine from the revered Rhône Valley. Produced by Domaine Garon, a family-run winery with over five centuries of winemaking history, this compelling white wine is made from carefully handpicked Viognier grapes, grown on the rare granitic soils of the northern Rhône. Respectful of the ancient techniques, Domaine Garon allows a cool, slow fermentation that highlights the unique fruit characteristics of this variety, leading to a high-quality, balanced vintage full of complexity and refinement. This 2021 release reveals expressive notes of apricot, honey, and almonds, punctuated with mineral undertones that echo the region's terroir. Let Garon Condrieu La Vieille Maison 2021 grace your cellar or your table and appreciate its captivating depth and finish. Exclusive and enchanting, this fine wine is an authentic sip of tradition.
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Discover the luxurious Garon Cote Rotie 2015, an elegant expression of France's renowned Rhone Valley. Produced by Domaine Garon, a small family estate cherished for its dedication to tradition and quality, this red wine expertly encapsulates the signature finesse of Cote Rotie appelation. Masterfully vinified from Syrah and a small percentage of Viognier, the grapes are handpicked from ancient vines thriving in schistose soils, and matured for two years in French oak barrels.
The Garon Cote Rotie 2015 exhibits a rich, yet harmoniously balanced palate with intense black fruit, spice, and floral undertones. Its refined tannins and invigorating acidity embody the terroir's unique character, offering an undeniably alluring complexity. Delicately draped in its deep ruby red, this wine is indeed the embodiment of Cote Rotie's identity, making it an exquisite addition to any fine wine collection. Experience the captivating charm of Garon Cote Rotie 2015 and relish in its impeccable taste.
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Experience the captivating allure of Garon Côte Rôtie 2016, an exceptional wine of fabulous craftsmanship. Sourced from the esteemed vineyards of France's Northern Rhône Valley, it is the thoughtful work of the Garon family, renowned winemakers since the 15th century. This remarkable expression is cultivated from vines rooted in schist and mica-schist soils, bestowing it with its signature depth and complexity.
The Garon Côte Rôtie 2016 boasts an impressive blend of Syrah and Viognier, handpicked and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious symphony of rich dark fruit flavours, delicate floral notes, and a tantalising hint of spice, seamlessly integrated with polished tannins. Truly a testament to the Garon family's dedication to honouring traditional winemaking practices while embracing technical evolution.
Every sip of Garon Côte Rôtie 2016 encapsulates the true essence of its terroir, reflecting the excellence and passion inherent in its creation. A spectacular choice for any discerning wine enthusiast.
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Experience the pleasure of the prestigious 'Garon Cote Rotie 2017', a luminous embodiment of the heart of the Rhone Valley. The Garon family, esteemed producers in wine-making since the 15th century, have meticulously nurtured this rich wine. Nurtured on the steep terraces of the Cote Rotie, it possesses a blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier.
Created through traditional winemaking processes comprising gentle extraction and 18-month ageing in oak barrels, the 'Garon Cote Rotie 2017' exhibits an alluring, dark crimson hue. Resonating deeply with its terroir, its complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, violet, white pepper, and smoky notes is truly exquisite.
With a silky texture and impressive length, this wine reveals a harmonious fusion of power and elegance, offering a tasting journey like no other. To truly glimpse the essence of skillful winemaking, the 'Garon Cote Rotie 2017' is an absolute revelation.
In Bond£88.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
From a higher elevation site on the Côte Blonde side of the appellation, the 2018 Côte Rôtie Lancement shines more for its complexity and elegance than sheer power, offering a kaleidoscope-like array of black raspberries, blueberries, spring flowers, violets, crushed rocks, and pepper. A wine that benefits from air, it gains richness and depth with time in the glass and has medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It doesn't have the minerality of the Les Rochins, but it’s just as seamless, elegant, and finesse-driven as they come. This magical Côte Rôtie will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and pretty much blow you away over the following 20 years or more.In Bond£766.00 -
Vinous (95)
Deep violet color. Mineral-accented dark berries, cherry-cola, candied flowers and exotic spices the highly energetic nose. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering concentrated black raspberry, bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors that are underscored by a vein of smoky minerality. Deep but vibrant as well, with fine-grained tannins building slowly on a very long, floral-driven finish that leaves resonating blue fruit and spice notes behind.In Bond£565.00 -
Vinous (96)
Opaque ruby. A seductively perfumed bouquet evokes mineral- and spice-accented red and blue fruits, peony, vanilla and incense, along with a botanical herb nuance and a hint of black pepper. Broad and fleshy but distinctly lively on the palate, offering intense Chambord, cherry-cola, fruitcake, floral pastille and exotic spice flavors that show outstanding clarity and back-end lift. Smooth, steadily building tannins add shape to an extremely persistent finish that echoes the mineral and floral notes.In Bond£128.00 -
The Garon Côte Rôtie Lancement 2021 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of Northern Rhône winemaking. Sourced from meticulously terraced vineyards on the esteemed Côte Rôtie appellation, this vintage is predominantly crafted from Syrah grapes, complemented by a judicious inclusion of up to 10% Viognier, enhancing its aromatic complexity. Under the expert stewardship of the Garon family, renowned for their dedication to biodynamic practices, the grapes undergo a precise hand-harvest to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s vibrant fruit character before ageing gracefully in French oak barrels for 18 months. The result is a deeply layered wine, showcasing aromas of blackberry, violet, and subtle smoky undertones, supported by a velvety tannic structure and a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for discerning palates, the Garon Côte Rôtie Lancement 2021 is a testament to tradition and terroir, offering a sublime expression of its distinguished origin.
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(1x75cl) 2015
As a gem from the northern Rhône region of France, the Garon Côte Rôtie Les Triotes 2015 boasts of its refined elegance and robust structure. Crafted by the family-run Garon estate operating since the 15th century, it is a reflection of the deep respect for traditional wine-making practices. This vintage is an exquisite symphony of predominantly Syrah with a subtle Viognier (5%) blend.
Cultivated on mica-schist soils in the Les Triotes Vineyard, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for up to 2 years. This detailed process bestows an impressive palette of black fruits, violet tones, and smokey nuances onto the wine. The balance between its firm tannins and refined acidity makes the Garon Côte Rôtie Les Triotes 2015 a captivating selection.
Its ruby-red hue and rich thrilling aromas all entail a definite allure. Savour the sophisticated embrace of the Garon Côte Rôtie Les Triotes 2015, a connoisseur's delight indeed.
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(1x75cl) 2016
Marvellously complex and refined, the Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2016 is an exemplary offering from the esteemed Domaine Garon in France's Northern Rhone region. This masterful blend of Syrah and Viognier grapes is reared on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Cote Rotie, imparting a distinctive minerality and opulence. The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks before spending up to 24 months in oak barrels, resulting in a wine brimming with raspberry, blackberry and violet notes, underscored by a profound smoky finish. Revered wine critics applaud its depth, noting polished tannins and an enduring, elegant finish. As with all Domaine Garon wines, the 2016 Les Triotes exudes an exceptional melding of tradition and artistry. A certified organic wine, the Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2016 represents not only an indulgent treat for the senses but a testament to responsible and sustainable viticulture.
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(1x75cl) 2018
Expertly crafted in Rhone, France, Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 exemplifies premium quality winemaking. Conceived within the treasured Cote Rotie appellation, this iconic Syrah is the culmination of a remarkable terroir and inherited generational expertise. Jean-Francois Garon oversaw the manual harvest, further ensuring the grapes were exceedingly high- quality upon selection. The wine undergoes an extended maceration period before ageing in French oak for 18 months, imparting it with layers of complex flavours and exquisite tannin structure.
The resulting Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 is mystifying; dark garnet in colour, it whispers notes of black fruit, spice and a lick of smoky minerality. The palate is met with rich, voluptuous tannins balanced by a wave of fresh fruit and an enduring finish. It's an opulent expression of the renowned Garon family vineyards - a pleasure to divulge in now or mature for future enjoyment.
In Bond£70.00 -
Expertly crafted in Rhone, France, Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 exemplifies premium quality winemaking. Conceived within the treasured Cote Rotie appellation, this iconic Syrah is the culmination of a remarkable terroir and inherited generational expertise. Jean-Francois Garon oversaw the manual harvest, further ensuring the grapes were exceedingly high- quality upon selection. The wine undergoes an extended maceration period before ageing in French oak for 18 months, imparting it with layers of complex flavours and exquisite tannin structure.
The resulting Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2018 is mystifying; dark garnet in colour, it whispers notes of black fruit, spice and a lick of smoky minerality. The palate is met with rich, voluptuous tannins balanced by a wave of fresh fruit and an enduring finish. It's an opulent expression of the renowned Garon family vineyards - a pleasure to divulge in now or mature for future enjoyment.
In Bond£234.00 -
The Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2020 is an extraordinary embodiment of French viticulture, hailing from the esteemed Côte Rôtie appellation of Northern Rhône. With the Garon family's meticulous craftsmanship that honours their four generations of winemaking lineage, this wine captures the essence of its terroir. Handpicked Syrah grapes from the 'Les Triotes' vineyard, characterised by mica-schist soils and a perfect south-easterly exposure, undergo temperature-controlled fermentation and are aged in French oak barrels for a touch of subtle opulence. The resulting wine envelops the palate with ineffable flavours of dark berries, leather, and peppery spice notes, held together by an impressive tannic structure, nuanced minerality, and vivacious acidity. With Garon Cote Rotie Les Triotes 2020, each sip is a testament to the respects paid to traditional winemaking methods while exploring the expressive power of synergy between fruit and earth.
In Bond£214.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (94)
From a lieu-dit adjoining La Landonne and Côte Rozier, the 2015 Cote Rotie les Rochins shows remarkable purity of fruit. The cassis waves come crashing down terraced slopes in a rich, velvety wave. It's a bit jammy, in the character of the vintage, but what did you expect? It should drink well through its 20th birthday.In Bond£364.00
