France - All Red Wines
France stands as the epitome of excellence when it comes to crafting red wines that showcase the diversity of terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions.
In Bordeaux, the renowned Left Bank vineyards of Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion epitomize the artistry of winemaking. These prestigious estates craft red wines that blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, resulting in wines of depth, structure, and complexity. The wines from the Right Bank, such as those from Pétrus, Château Ausone, and Château Cheval Blanc, offer elegance, refinement, and a focus on Merlot as the dominant grape variety.
In Burgundy, the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune regions are home to iconic vineyards like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau. These vineyards produce world-renowned Pinot Noir wines that showcase finesse, complexity, and a captivating expression of their unique terroirs.
The Rhône Valley boasts appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In Hermitage, producers like Jean-Louis Chave and Domaine Jean-Louis Grippat craft powerful and age-worthy Syrah-based wines with immense structure and complexity. Côte-Rôtie is known for its elegant and perfumed Syrah wines, while Châteauneuf-du-Pape combines a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre to create bold and full-bodied wines.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Chinon and Saumur-Champigny shine with exceptional Cabernet Franc wines. Producers such as Charles Joguet and Domaine Guiberteau showcase the region's ability to craft wines of finesse, with notes of red fruits, spice, and a characteristic herbal undertone.
Finally, in the south, the Languedoc-Roussillon region is celebrated for its bold and robust red wines. Vineyards like Mas de Daumas Gassac and Domaine Gauby produce powerful and expressive wines that highlight the region's warm climate and diverse terroirs.
France - All Red Wines
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Rhone | 3 | 100 (DC) |
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€1,824.78 |
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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 | - |
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€1,184.05 |
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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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€1,773.98 |
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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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€2,469.98 |
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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 | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,517.98 |
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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 | 2 | - |
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€1,118.78 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€1,142.78 |
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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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€1,123.58 |
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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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€1,724.39 |
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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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€1,503.98 |
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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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€1,479.98 |
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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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€1,183.58 |
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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 | 1 | 94-96 (WA) |
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€1,335.98 |
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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 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€1,803.98 |
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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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€1,193.18 |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,569.98 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has an outgoing, generous bouquet of sensual red cherries, crushed strawberry and veins of blueberry that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a dash of white pepper on the entry and slightly honeyed in texture toward the finish, betraying the warmth of the summer. It’s a close call but I just prefer the Clos Saint-Denis this year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€1,521.98 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a beguiling bouquet of pure dark cherry and violet aromas, quite mineral-driven and wonderfully delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine grip, and touches of graphite and white pepper toward the sustained finish. This feels cohesive and long, and it should age with style for 20–30 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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€1,881.98 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Grands-Echézeaux Grand Cru is a clear step up from the Echézeaux, offering a gorgeous marine-influenced bouquet, touches of oyster shell infusing the mixture of red and black fruit, and wonderful mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied, burly and intense with an almost "heaving" structure that grips the palate, all with utmost finesse. Fist, velvet glove, etc.... it’s all here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (DC) |
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€651.98 |
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Decanter (92)The Clos de la Barre is one of the highlights of the Jadot portfolio this year, wafting from the glass with a bouquet of raspberry, red cherry, candied peel and raw cocoa, elegantly framed by new oak. On the palate the wine is medium-full and supple, cool but open-knit. It's a giving and texturally refined Volnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€714.38 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru (where half the vineyard was planted in 2011) has a perfumed, generous bouquet of ample ripe red cherries, wild strawberry and subtle brine-like aromas that are very well defined. The palate is ripe and fleshy on the entry, offering good depth and flesh, with layers of raspberry coulis, crushed strawberry, fig and white pepper toward the ample, persistent finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€892.21 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru has a precise, focused bouquet of well-defined black and red fruit mixed with cedar and light minty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite rounded and smooth in texture. Good depth toward the finish, but I was expecting a little more complexity and mineralité. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
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€477.98 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Medium to deep purple, beautifully ripe, so much going on, plump lush raspberry but never losing its thread, more character in this warmer vintage rather than drying it. This is a very good Clos de la Barre, as good as I can remember. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 16.5+ (JR) |
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€685.19 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)Pale garnet. Friendly and sweet on palate entry with good structure. Dry finish. It’s all there to enjoy. Though it will never be a blockbuster … thank goodness! Decent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,008.47 |
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Vinous (91-93)(the yield here was around 45 hectoliters per hectare; from three different sources): Bright medium red. Cool scents of black raspberry, cocoa powder and bitter chocolate lifted by a floral quality. Sappy, thick and deep, with its pliant, concentrated dark berry flavors enlivened by high notes of minerals, menthol and flowers. This very nicely balanced Suchots finishes with substantial dusty tannins and excellent rising floral length. (Jadot did not make a Beaux-Monts in 2016.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€983.18 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet, a melange of red and black fruit, blood orange and a light potpourri aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, quite precise with a minerally finish. I admire the focus of this Les Suchots and it should age with style. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Experience the resplendence of 20 Mille 2016, an exquisite vintage from the rustic vineyards of Gascony, France. Indulge in the delightful complexities imbued in the terroir; a captivating milieu of clay, limestone and silt soils, lending a distinctive richness and depth. Crafted by the skilled viticulturalists at Domaine de Pellehaut, a reputable family estate known for their unwavering commitment towards sustainable farming for over 300 years. The 20 Mille 2016 has been meticulously vinified - harvested at optimum ripeness, meticulously sorted, and slowly fermented in French oak barrels. The artistry in its making results in a wine harmonious in structure, exhibiting a delightful interplay of fruit intensity and oak nuances. Bask in its unique profile holding notes of ripe berries, a hint of spice, and a touch of vanilla, rounded off with an elegant, lingering finish. The 20 Mille 2016 is indeed an exceptional wine, a testament to the mastery of finely crafted Gascon wines. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
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€672.52 |
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The Adrien Renoir Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2020 is a distinct, ethereal vintage from one of France's eminent winemaking regions, the Vallée de la Marne. This elegant red wine masterfully epitomises the traditional artisanal methods the Adrien Renoir vineyard upholds. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, a meticulous manual harvest ensures only the finest selections. Aged in seasoned French oak for a year, its refined complexities are enhanced. Tasting notes describe the Adrien Renoir Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2020 as balanced, with luscious red fruit undertones, a tang of spiced oak, all underlined with seductive minerality. A lingering finish leaves an unforgettable impression as quintessentially Champenois. The unparalleled dedication of Adrien Renoir to his vineyard's crafting results in an embodiment of sublime quality and authenticity that true connoisseurs will appreciate. This 2020 vintage is a resplendent exemplar of Coteaux Champenois Rouge's sophisticated character. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,078.63 |
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Vinous (92-94)(one new barrel out of three and a half; from Pierre Damoy fruit): Healthy medium red. Very late-harvested aromas of ripe black cherry, red licorice and spices, complicated by nuances of honeysuckle, menthol, mint and leather. At once tightly wound and seamless, massive yet light on its feet, conveying terrific energy to its intense flavors of black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Finishes with suggestions of medicinal red cherry and licorice and excellent lift. |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
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€408.52 |
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Indulge in the elegance of the Alain Gras Saint Romain Rouge 2022, a classic embodiment of fine French winemaking. Originating from the renowned vineyards of Saint-Romain, Burgundy, the Alain Gras winery has nurtured this richly layered red, crafted predominantly from handpicked Pinot Noir. The grapes are cold-soaked and fermented with natural indigenous yeasts to ensure an authentic, diverse palate. Exemplifying the meticulous approach of winemaker Alain Gras, this wine reflects the nuances of the limestone-rich terroir. Alain Gras Saint Romain Rouge 2022 presents a harmonious blend of blackberries, cherries, and spice, entwined with delicate earthy undertones. The texture is satisfyingly smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a long-lasting finish. This Burgundian beauty promises an enchanting journey of taste, thus establishing Alain Gras's reputation as a true craftsman of premium wines. Enjoy Alain Gras Saint Romain Rouge 2022 now, or let protract storage unlock its full potential. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€620.92 |
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Behold the captivating Alain Michelot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains 2018, a pure reflection of Burgundy's unparalleled terroir. Crafted meticulously in the esteemed Nuits-Saint-Georges region by Alain Michelot, this wine melds traditional and modern winemaking methods effortlessly. Aged gracefully in new oak barrels, this vintage captures the essence of the illustrious Pinot Noir, presenting a harmonious blend of intense fruitiness and velvety tannins. The rich, complex palate reveals layers of dark cherries and wild berries, overlaid with nuanced hints of spice, leather and earth - a testament to the Vaucrains' characteristic stoniness. Prized by connoisseurs for its remarkable consistency, Michelot's wine is a manifestation of his four decades of finesse in viticulture. A feast for senses, the Alain Michelot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains 2018, is a precious addition to any fine wine collection, encapsulating the elegance and robust character of French wines in each pour. |
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Rhone | 3 | 100 (DC) |
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€1,502.00 |
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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 | - |
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€968.00 |
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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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€1,460.00 |
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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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€2,040.00 |
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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 | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,080.00 |
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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 | 2 | - |
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€914.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€934.00 |
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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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€918.00 |
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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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€1,415.00 |
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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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€1,235.00 |
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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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€1,215.00 |
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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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€968.00 |
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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 | 1 | 94-96 (WA) |
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€1,095.00 |
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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 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€1,485.00 |
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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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€976.00 |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,290.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has an outgoing, generous bouquet of sensual red cherries, crushed strawberry and veins of blueberry that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a dash of white pepper on the entry and slightly honeyed in texture toward the finish, betraying the warmth of the summer. It’s a close call but I just prefer the Clos Saint-Denis this year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€1,250.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a beguiling bouquet of pure dark cherry and violet aromas, quite mineral-driven and wonderfully delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine grip, and touches of graphite and white pepper toward the sustained finish. This feels cohesive and long, and it should age with style for 20–30 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2019 Grands-Echézeaux Grand Cru is a clear step up from the Echézeaux, offering a gorgeous marine-influenced bouquet, touches of oyster shell infusing the mixture of red and black fruit, and wonderful mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied, burly and intense with an almost "heaving" structure that grips the palate, all with utmost finesse. Fist, velvet glove, etc.... it’s all here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (DC) |
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Decanter (92)The Clos de la Barre is one of the highlights of the Jadot portfolio this year, wafting from the glass with a bouquet of raspberry, red cherry, candied peel and raw cocoa, elegantly framed by new oak. On the palate the wine is medium-full and supple, cool but open-knit. It's a giving and texturally refined Volnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru (where half the vineyard was planted in 2011) has a perfumed, generous bouquet of ample ripe red cherries, wild strawberry and subtle brine-like aromas that are very well defined. The palate is ripe and fleshy on the entry, offering good depth and flesh, with layers of raspberry coulis, crushed strawberry, fig and white pepper toward the ample, persistent finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-92 (VN) |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru has a precise, focused bouquet of well-defined black and red fruit mixed with cedar and light minty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite rounded and smooth in texture. Good depth toward the finish, but I was expecting a little more complexity and mineralité. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Medium to deep purple, beautifully ripe, so much going on, plump lush raspberry but never losing its thread, more character in this warmer vintage rather than drying it. This is a very good Clos de la Barre, as good as I can remember. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 16.5+ (JR) |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)Pale garnet. Friendly and sweet on palate entry with good structure. Dry finish. It’s all there to enjoy. Though it will never be a blockbuster … thank goodness! Decent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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Vinous (91-93)(the yield here was around 45 hectoliters per hectare; from three different sources): Bright medium red. Cool scents of black raspberry, cocoa powder and bitter chocolate lifted by a floral quality. Sappy, thick and deep, with its pliant, concentrated dark berry flavors enlivened by high notes of minerals, menthol and flowers. This very nicely balanced Suchots finishes with substantial dusty tannins and excellent rising floral length. (Jadot did not make a Beaux-Monts in 2016.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€801.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet, a melange of red and black fruit, blood orange and a light potpourri aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, quite precise with a minerally finish. I admire the focus of this Les Suchots and it should age with style. |
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Experience the resplendence of 20 Mille 2016, an exquisite vintage from the rustic vineyards of Gascony, France. Indulge in the delightful complexities imbued in the terroir; a captivating milieu of clay, limestone and silt soils, lending a distinctive richness and depth. Crafted by the skilled viticulturalists at Domaine de Pellehaut, a reputable family estate known for their unwavering commitment towards sustainable farming for over 300 years. The 20 Mille 2016 has been meticulously vinified - harvested at optimum ripeness, meticulously sorted, and slowly fermented in French oak barrels. The artistry in its making results in a wine harmonious in structure, exhibiting a delightful interplay of fruit intensity and oak nuances. Bask in its unique profile holding notes of ripe berries, a hint of spice, and a touch of vanilla, rounded off with an elegant, lingering finish. The 20 Mille 2016 is indeed an exceptional wine, a testament to the mastery of finely crafted Gascon wines. |
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The Adrien Renoir Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2020 is a distinct, ethereal vintage from one of France's eminent winemaking regions, the Vallée de la Marne. This elegant red wine masterfully epitomises the traditional artisanal methods the Adrien Renoir vineyard upholds. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, a meticulous manual harvest ensures only the finest selections. Aged in seasoned French oak for a year, its refined complexities are enhanced. Tasting notes describe the Adrien Renoir Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2020 as balanced, with luscious red fruit undertones, a tang of spiced oak, all underlined with seductive minerality. A lingering finish leaves an unforgettable impression as quintessentially Champenois. The unparalleled dedication of Adrien Renoir to his vineyard's crafting results in an embodiment of sublime quality and authenticity that true connoisseurs will appreciate. This 2020 vintage is a resplendent exemplar of Coteaux Champenois Rouge's sophisticated character. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 92-94 (VN) |
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Vinous (92-94)(one new barrel out of three and a half; from Pierre Damoy fruit): Healthy medium red. Very late-harvested aromas of ripe black cherry, red licorice and spices, complicated by nuances of honeysuckle, menthol, mint and leather. At once tightly wound and seamless, massive yet light on its feet, conveying terrific energy to its intense flavors of black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Finishes with suggestions of medicinal red cherry and licorice and excellent lift. |
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Indulge in the elegance of the Alain Gras Saint Romain Rouge 2022, a classic embodiment of fine French winemaking. Originating from the renowned vineyards of Saint-Romain, Burgundy, the Alain Gras winery has nurtured this richly layered red, crafted predominantly from handpicked Pinot Noir. The grapes are cold-soaked and fermented with natural indigenous yeasts to ensure an authentic, diverse palate. Exemplifying the meticulous approach of winemaker Alain Gras, this wine reflects the nuances of the limestone-rich terroir. Alain Gras Saint Romain Rouge 2022 presents a harmonious blend of blackberries, cherries, and spice, entwined with delicate earthy undertones. The texture is satisfyingly smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a long-lasting finish. This Burgundian beauty promises an enchanting journey of taste, thus establishing Alain Gras's reputation as a true craftsman of premium wines. Enjoy Alain Gras Saint Romain Rouge 2022 now, or let protract storage unlock its full potential. |
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Behold the captivating Alain Michelot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains 2018, a pure reflection of Burgundy's unparalleled terroir. Crafted meticulously in the esteemed Nuits-Saint-Georges region by Alain Michelot, this wine melds traditional and modern winemaking methods effortlessly. Aged gracefully in new oak barrels, this vintage captures the essence of the illustrious Pinot Noir, presenting a harmonious blend of intense fruitiness and velvety tannins. The rich, complex palate reveals layers of dark cherries and wild berries, overlaid with nuanced hints of spice, leather and earth - a testament to the Vaucrains' characteristic stoniness. Prized by connoisseurs for its remarkable consistency, Michelot's wine is a manifestation of his four decades of finesse in viticulture. A feast for senses, the Alain Michelot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Vaucrains 2018, is a precious addition to any fine wine collection, encapsulating the elegance and robust character of French wines in each pour. |
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