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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Indulge in the gustatory delight that is Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016. Hailed from the revered wine region of Burgundy, in the Clos de Vougeot vineyard, this exquisite vintage reflects its prestigious pedigree. Produced by the acclaimed François Labet, this homage to Jean Morin is an embodiment of age-old tradition fortified by his innovative winemaking approach. The old vine cuvée is a bewitching nexus of intensity and refinement.
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016 is meticulously hand-harvested, ferments naturally, and ages in French oak barrels to embrace its robust, yet elegant character. It captivates with abundant red berry bouquet and a tantalising earthy undercurrent. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is both lasting and profound. An exceptionally harmonious vintage that demands your attention.
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The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is a lavishly rich Pinot Noir produced in Burgundy, France known for its expansive vineyards, covering a 20-hectare biodynamic property. This wine is crafted from grapes cultivated in Clay and Limestone soils, producing robust yet balanced vines that yield a wine of incomparable depth. The nuanced characteristics include comforting clove and intense dark berry flavours. Matured in French oak barrels for 16 months, this perfectly aged vintage delivers a harmoniously complex and layered palate.
Elevated by the expertise of Chateau de Pommard's Master Winemaker, Emmanuel Sala, each bottle personifies passion and precision. Chateau de Pommard is a heritage winery, established in 1726, renowned for creating some of the world's most sought-after wines. The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is without doubt a testament to their commitment to excellence and a supreme expression of traditional Burgundian winemaking.
Inc. TAX€282.92 -
The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is a lavishly rich Pinot Noir produced in Burgundy, France known for its expansive vineyards, covering a 20-hectare biodynamic property. This wine is crafted from grapes cultivated in Clay and Limestone soils, producing robust yet balanced vines that yield a wine of incomparable depth. The nuanced characteristics include comforting clove and intense dark berry flavours. Matured in French oak barrels for 16 months, this perfectly aged vintage delivers a harmoniously complex and layered palate.
Elevated by the expertise of Chateau de Pommard's Master Winemaker, Emmanuel Sala, each bottle personifies passion and precision. Chateau de Pommard is a heritage winery, established in 1726, renowned for creating some of the world's most sought-after wines. The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is without doubt a testament to their commitment to excellence and a supreme expression of traditional Burgundian winemaking.
Inc. TAX€1,080.72 -
Wine Enthusiast (94)
One of the single-vineyard wines from this producer, this wine delivers structure and intensity. Just now mature, its smoky fruits and ripe tannins are beautifully integrated. The wine could age further, but is totally ready now.Inc. TAX€337.79 -
The Château Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2016 is a Burgundy wine of uncommon depth and complexity. As a Monopole production, this denotes the rare instance where the vineyards are entirely owned by the producer, Château Pommard. Produced from old vines planted in 1983, this charismatic vintage exhibits a rich, nuanced bouquet of black cherries intertwined with subtle earthy undertones.
The wine matures for 18 months in French oak barrels, fostering an added layer of sophistication and texture. With a noteworthy balance of structure and elegance, this sophisticated pinot noir embodies the authentic spirit of its Pommard terroir. The result is a beautifully harmonious sensual profile that continues to evolve on the palate in an unending succession of flavours.
The Château Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2016 offers vivacious evidence of Château Pommard’s artisan approach towards winemaking, promising to age gracefully in the years to come. A true connoisseur's delight, this wine stands testament to the craft that defines the world's finest reds.
Inc. TAX€1,804.60 -
The Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is a true masterpiece, having been painstakingly hand-crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes within the eponymous 20-hectare vineyard in Pommard, amidst the verdant hills of the Burgundy region. The Chateau Pommard estate, steeped in history since its establishment in 1726, artfully combines ancient winemaking traditions with modern technology to create this remarkably complex red wine, lauded by the most discerning of critics. The superb 2016 vintage fully unveils its character in the glass, boasting aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant and a hint of chocolate. To the palate, it presents a rich, multifaceted texture of velvety tannins with a lingering finish. This French gem aged in French oak barrels for 22 months, ensures optimum quality and longevity. Exquisite, refined, and remarkable, the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is surely an essential addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. TAX€882.17 -
The Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is a true masterpiece, having been painstakingly hand-crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes within the eponymous 20-hectare vineyard in Pommard, amidst the verdant hills of the Burgundy region. The Chateau Pommard estate, steeped in history since its establishment in 1726, artfully combines ancient winemaking traditions with modern technology to create this remarkably complex red wine, lauded by the most discerning of critics. The superb 2016 vintage fully unveils its character in the glass, boasting aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant and a hint of chocolate. To the palate, it presents a rich, multifaceted texture of velvety tannins with a lingering finish. This French gem aged in French oak barrels for 22 months, ensures optimum quality and longevity. Exquisite, refined, and remarkable, the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is surely an essential addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. TAX€4,222.42 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!Inc. TAX€2,089.45 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!Inc. TAX€999.73 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!Inc. TAX€5,902.38 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!Inc. TAX€2,741.20 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!Inc. TAX€4,984.38 -
Delighting the senses, Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 is a magnificent French wine known for its complexity and vivacity. Hailing from the eminent winery of Manfred Krankl, this elegant wine yields an intoxicating aroma of ripe black fruits, combined with undertones of truffle, saddle leather, and tar with a tertiary hint of smoky oak as it ages.
The grapes are manually harvested to ensure the superior quality, indulging in a whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Subsequent ageing in French Oak accelerifies the development of opulence and richness in texture. This Grenache-dominated cuvee, sourced from the ceremonial La Crau vineyard, displays its full-bodied character with masterly finesse. The potter’s clay soil of the vineyard imparts unique mineral notes to the Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016, lending it its distinct character.
A bottle of this enchanting elixir is a must for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking a remarkable expression of Chateauneuf-du-Pape terroir, making every sip a toast to the grandeur of French winemaking.
Inc. TAX€2,529.52 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89)
The 2016 Citran has a classic tobacco-scented bouquet that is quite austere at first but opens up with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, not complex but offering fine salinity toward the finish, which just needs a little more mineralité and detail.Inc. TAX€200.99 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)
The 2016 Clarendelle is a very pretty, entry-level wine from Clarence Dillon's Clarendelle label. Dark cherry, mocha, spice are all laced throughout. Expressive floral notes add a closing touch of freshness to round things out. A gracious, everyday wine, the 2016 is terrific.Inc. TAX€253.67 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2016 Anjou Violette is deep, intense, very pure and elegant on the harmonious nose, with perfectly ripe dark and red berry aromas (blackcurrant) intertwined with floral aromas. Silky, finessed and fresh on the palate, this is a very delicate and charming blend of Cab Franc (two-thirds 45-year-old vines) and Cab Sauvignon (one-third 65-year-old vines) with perfectly ripe, concentrated but juicy fruit, a velvety and concentrated texture, very fine and crunchy tannins and enormous intensity, thanks to the low-yielding Cabernets. This is a beautifully finessed and silky-textured Anjou that reveals its concentration and depth only on the finish. The wine was aged in barrels for 18 months and then spent another six months in vat. Bottled in April 2017.Inc. TAX€181.72 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2016 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru consists of two barrels this year. It has a much more powerful and intense bouquet than the more saturnine Chapelle-Chambertin, sprinting out of the blocks with wild strawberry, cranberry and crushed violet aromas. This wants and frankly deserves attention. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannin, perfectly judged acidity, spicier than the Chapelle-Chambertin with a little more depth and brio toward the finish. This is an outstanding Griotte-Chambertin surfeit with flair and flamboyance, the kind of grand cru that struts into a room and says: let's get this party started.Inc. TAX€1,978.50 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Villages is superb, unfurling in the glass with a youthful bouquet of sweet cassis, wild berries and peony that mingles with subtle hints of candied peel, grilled meat and rich forest floor. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and velvety, structured around a chassis of fine-grained tannins that will demand some bottle age, underpinned by bright acids and concluding with a strikingly fragrant finish. It's a beautiful wine that exemplifies the fragrant, precise style that Bertrand Dugat and his siblings are coaxing from their family's enviable patrimony of old and meticulously farmed vines.Inc. TAX€530.63 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)
The 2016 Clémentin de Pape Clément is a gracious red, but also a bit light and ethereal. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years, while the wine retains its attractive, perfumed personality.Inc. TAX€460.38 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)
Enticing inky depths to the colour, slate tannins that are fully in control, adding precision and power to the cassis fruits. As it opens, the austerity recedes and sweet blackberry and loganberry fruit appear, along with a seamless delivery of cocoa bean, sage, cedar, cigar box, eucalyptus leaf. Once again you are aware that it has retained the character of Clerc Milon's early days, coming friom the natural concentration of the soils, but everything has been magnified and heightened. A profound wine that shows the possibilities contained within this site. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy technical director, 50% new oak.Inc. TAX€761.58 -
Wine Advocate (92+)
The 2016 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is also quite reserved, offering up aromas of sweet red berries, dark soil tones and spicy new oak. On the palate, the wine is quite medium to full-bodied, chalky and firm, with broad shoulders and good concentration at the core. It's a promising Rugiens in the making but it will demand some patience.Inc. TAX€827.65 -
The Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2016 is a prestige product from the famed Burgundy region in France, widely appreciated by seasoned wine enthusiasts. This wine, produced by Thibaud Clerget, the young energic winemaker representing the 28th generation of Domaine Yvon Clerget, is a true testament to the family's vinicultural heritage. Exuding a unique purity of fruit and an expression of the vineyard's limestone-based soil, this Pinot Noir is harvested from 0.5 hectares of 49-year-old vines, fermented in oak barrels for a period of 18 months. The Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2016 is notable for its bright red fruit flavours, exquisitely balanced with tannins and acidity that promises longevity. The wine's elegance, depth, and remarkable complexity reflect the artistry bestowed by Thibaud that elevates the wine drinking experience to another level. A rare gem, the Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2016 is a testament to the finesse of Burgundian Pinot Noir.
Inc. TAX€923.35 -
Vinous (89-91)
Clerget's 2016 Volnay is a wine of notable purity and translucence. Bright red stone fruit and floral notes all lift from this exquisitely beautiful, lilting village-level Volnay endowed with superb finesse. I tasted the 2016 from tank, about two months before bottling. Yields are down a whopping 80%. - Antonio GalloniInc. TAX€598.19 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Tasted on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing slightly more freshness and purity than the 2015, its saturated purple color is followed by a thrilling array of crème de cassis, graphite, ground herbs, and a terrific sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins, and a magical sense of purity and elegance paired with real density and depth, it needs short term cellaring and will keep for three decades.Inc. TAX€1,718.77 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Tasted on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing slightly more freshness and purity than the 2015, its saturated purple color is followed by a thrilling array of crème de cassis, graphite, ground herbs, and a terrific sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins, and a magical sense of purity and elegance paired with real density and depth, it needs short term cellaring and will keep for three decades.Inc. TAX€947.58 -
James Suckling (94-95)
Lovely silky tannins and juicy fruit. Medium body and pretty energy. Lots of walnut, crushed-stone and subtle fruit flavors. Very fine.Inc. TAX€503.69 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Clos de Sarpe (composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc) is a little closed to begin, opening out to reveal provocative Black Forest cake, Chinese five spice and cigar box notes with nuances of sandalwood, kirsch, rose hip tea and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate is oh-so-seductive with a beautiful velvety texture and tons of freshness lifting the decadent fruit to a long spicy finish.Inc. TAX€487.67 -
Vinous (99+)
The 2016 Clos de Tart Grand Cru, cropped at 35hl/ha, is the first year farmed biodynamically. This was completely breathtaking in barrel, and now, in bottle, nothing has changed in that respect. It has an ineffably complex bouquet, not as intense as it showed in barrel yet extremely deep and cerebral, black fruit mingling with forest floor, crushed stone and a touch of sea spray. The palate is perfectly balanced with a deceivingly understated entry, before a wave of black and red fruit crashes over the senses. It is framed by supremely fine tannin, the intensity building toward a crescendo as it fans out. The aftertaste is unbelievably long, remaining in the mouth 60 seconds after the wine has departed. The best ever - simple as that. Tasted at Clos de Tart.Inc. TAX€1,735.45 -
Vinous (99+)
The 2016 Clos de Tart Grand Cru, cropped at 35hl/ha, is the first year farmed biodynamically. This was completely breathtaking in barrel, and now, in bottle, nothing has changed in that respect. It has an ineffably complex bouquet, not as intense as it showed in barrel yet extremely deep and cerebral, black fruit mingling with forest floor, crushed stone and a touch of sea spray. The palate is perfectly balanced with a deceivingly understated entry, before a wave of black and red fruit crashes over the senses. It is framed by supremely fine tannin, the intensity building toward a crescendo as it fans out. The aftertaste is unbelievably long, remaining in the mouth 60 seconds after the wine has departed. The best ever - simple as that. Tasted at Clos de Tart.Inc. TAX€4,900.38
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Indulge in the gustatory delight that is Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016. Hailed from the revered wine region of Burgundy, in the Clos de Vougeot vineyard, this exquisite vintage reflects its prestigious pedigree. Produced by the acclaimed François Labet, this homage to Jean Morin is an embodiment of age-old tradition fortified by his innovative winemaking approach. The old vine cuvée is a bewitching nexus of intensity and refinement.
The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016 is meticulously hand-harvested, ferments naturally, and ages in French oak barrels to embrace its robust, yet elegant character. It captivates with abundant red berry bouquet and a tantalising earthy undercurrent. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is both lasting and profound. An exceptionally harmonious vintage that demands your attention.
In Bond€1,930.00 -
In Bond€790.00
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The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is a lavishly rich Pinot Noir produced in Burgundy, France known for its expansive vineyards, covering a 20-hectare biodynamic property. This wine is crafted from grapes cultivated in Clay and Limestone soils, producing robust yet balanced vines that yield a wine of incomparable depth. The nuanced characteristics include comforting clove and intense dark berry flavours. Matured in French oak barrels for 16 months, this perfectly aged vintage delivers a harmoniously complex and layered palate.
Elevated by the expertise of Chateau de Pommard's Master Winemaker, Emmanuel Sala, each bottle personifies passion and precision. Chateau de Pommard is a heritage winery, established in 1726, renowned for creating some of the world's most sought-after wines. The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is without doubt a testament to their commitment to excellence and a supreme expression of traditional Burgundian winemaking.
In Bond€232.00 -
The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is a lavishly rich Pinot Noir produced in Burgundy, France known for its expansive vineyards, covering a 20-hectare biodynamic property. This wine is crafted from grapes cultivated in Clay and Limestone soils, producing robust yet balanced vines that yield a wine of incomparable depth. The nuanced characteristics include comforting clove and intense dark berry flavours. Matured in French oak barrels for 16 months, this perfectly aged vintage delivers a harmoniously complex and layered palate.
Elevated by the expertise of Chateau de Pommard's Master Winemaker, Emmanuel Sala, each bottle personifies passion and precision. Chateau de Pommard is a heritage winery, established in 1726, renowned for creating some of the world's most sought-after wines. The Chateau de Pommard Pommard Vivant Micault 2016 is without doubt a testament to their commitment to excellence and a supreme expression of traditional Burgundian winemaking.
In Bond€878.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (94)
One of the single-vineyard wines from this producer, this wine delivers structure and intensity. Just now mature, its smoky fruits and ripe tannins are beautifully integrated. The wine could age further, but is totally ready now.In Bond€263.00 -
The Château Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2016 is a Burgundy wine of uncommon depth and complexity. As a Monopole production, this denotes the rare instance where the vineyards are entirely owned by the producer, Château Pommard. Produced from old vines planted in 1983, this charismatic vintage exhibits a rich, nuanced bouquet of black cherries intertwined with subtle earthy undertones.
The wine matures for 18 months in French oak barrels, fostering an added layer of sophistication and texture. With a noteworthy balance of structure and elegance, this sophisticated pinot noir embodies the authentic spirit of its Pommard terroir. The result is a beautifully harmonious sensual profile that continues to evolve on the palate in an unending succession of flavours.
The Château Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2016 offers vivacious evidence of Château Pommard’s artisan approach towards winemaking, promising to age gracefully in the years to come. A true connoisseur's delight, this wine stands testament to the craft that defines the world's finest reds.
In Bond€1,485.00 -
The Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is a true masterpiece, having been painstakingly hand-crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes within the eponymous 20-hectare vineyard in Pommard, amidst the verdant hills of the Burgundy region. The Chateau Pommard estate, steeped in history since its establishment in 1726, artfully combines ancient winemaking traditions with modern technology to create this remarkably complex red wine, lauded by the most discerning of critics. The superb 2016 vintage fully unveils its character in the glass, boasting aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant and a hint of chocolate. To the palate, it presents a rich, multifaceted texture of velvety tannins with a lingering finish. This French gem aged in French oak barrels for 22 months, ensures optimum quality and longevity. Exquisite, refined, and remarkable, the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is surely an essential addition to any fine wine collection.
In Bond€732.00 -
The Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is a true masterpiece, having been painstakingly hand-crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes within the eponymous 20-hectare vineyard in Pommard, amidst the verdant hills of the Burgundy region. The Chateau Pommard estate, steeped in history since its establishment in 1726, artfully combines ancient winemaking traditions with modern technology to create this remarkably complex red wine, lauded by the most discerning of critics. The superb 2016 vintage fully unveils its character in the glass, boasting aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant and a hint of chocolate. To the palate, it presents a rich, multifaceted texture of velvety tannins with a lingering finish. This French gem aged in French oak barrels for 22 months, ensures optimum quality and longevity. Exquisite, refined, and remarkable, the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2016 is surely an essential addition to any fine wine collection.
In Bond€3,500.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!In Bond€1,735.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!In Bond€830.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!In Bond€4,900.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!In Bond€2,275.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2016 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock a powerful, profound nose of cassis, black raspberries, and stewed plums, followed by suggestions of Indian spices, fragrant soil, crushed rocks, and menthol, with a touch of violets. Medium-bodied, the palate is bright, energetic and gracefully styled, featuring youthful blackberry layers and loads of mineral and floral sparks, with a fine-grained, beautifully ripe texture, finishing long and earthy. Mind-blowing!In Bond€4,135.00 -
Delighting the senses, Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 is a magnificent French wine known for its complexity and vivacity. Hailing from the eminent winery of Manfred Krankl, this elegant wine yields an intoxicating aroma of ripe black fruits, combined with undertones of truffle, saddle leather, and tar with a tertiary hint of smoky oak as it ages.
The grapes are manually harvested to ensure the superior quality, indulging in a whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Subsequent ageing in French Oak accelerifies the development of opulence and richness in texture. This Grenache-dominated cuvee, sourced from the ceremonial La Crau vineyard, displays its full-bodied character with masterly finesse. The potter’s clay soil of the vineyard imparts unique mineral notes to the Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016, lending it its distinct character.
A bottle of this enchanting elixir is a must for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking a remarkable expression of Chateauneuf-du-Pape terroir, making every sip a toast to the grandeur of French winemaking.
In Bond€2,100.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89)
The 2016 Citran has a classic tobacco-scented bouquet that is quite austere at first but opens up with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, not complex but offering fine salinity toward the finish, which just needs a little more mineralité and detail.In Bond€149.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)
The 2016 Clarendelle is a very pretty, entry-level wine from Clarence Dillon's Clarendelle label. Dark cherry, mocha, spice are all laced throughout. Expressive floral notes add a closing touch of freshness to round things out. A gracious, everyday wine, the 2016 is terrific.In Bond€189.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2016 Anjou Violette is deep, intense, very pure and elegant on the harmonious nose, with perfectly ripe dark and red berry aromas (blackcurrant) intertwined with floral aromas. Silky, finessed and fresh on the palate, this is a very delicate and charming blend of Cab Franc (two-thirds 45-year-old vines) and Cab Sauvignon (one-third 65-year-old vines) with perfectly ripe, concentrated but juicy fruit, a velvety and concentrated texture, very fine and crunchy tannins and enormous intensity, thanks to the low-yielding Cabernets. This is a beautifully finessed and silky-textured Anjou that reveals its concentration and depth only on the finish. The wine was aged in barrels for 18 months and then spent another six months in vat. Bottled in April 2017.In Bond€129.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2016 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru consists of two barrels this year. It has a much more powerful and intense bouquet than the more saturnine Chapelle-Chambertin, sprinting out of the blocks with wild strawberry, cranberry and crushed violet aromas. This wants and frankly deserves attention. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannin, perfectly judged acidity, spicier than the Chapelle-Chambertin with a little more depth and brio toward the finish. This is an outstanding Griotte-Chambertin surfeit with flair and flamboyance, the kind of grand cru that struts into a room and says: let's get this party started.In Bond€1,645.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Villages is superb, unfurling in the glass with a youthful bouquet of sweet cassis, wild berries and peony that mingles with subtle hints of candied peel, grilled meat and rich forest floor. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and velvety, structured around a chassis of fine-grained tannins that will demand some bottle age, underpinned by bright acids and concluding with a strikingly fragrant finish. It's a beautiful wine that exemplifies the fragrant, precise style that Bertrand Dugat and his siblings are coaxing from their family's enviable patrimony of old and meticulously farmed vines.In Bond€420.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)
The 2016 Clémentin de Pape Clément is a gracious red, but also a bit light and ethereal. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years, while the wine retains its attractive, perfumed personality.In Bond€365.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)
Enticing inky depths to the colour, slate tannins that are fully in control, adding precision and power to the cassis fruits. As it opens, the austerity recedes and sweet blackberry and loganberry fruit appear, along with a seamless delivery of cocoa bean, sage, cedar, cigar box, eucalyptus leaf. Once again you are aware that it has retained the character of Clerc Milon's early days, coming friom the natural concentration of the soils, but everything has been magnified and heightened. A profound wine that shows the possibilities contained within this site. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy technical director, 50% new oak.In Bond€616.00 -
Wine Advocate (92+)
The 2016 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is also quite reserved, offering up aromas of sweet red berries, dark soil tones and spicy new oak. On the palate, the wine is quite medium to full-bodied, chalky and firm, with broad shoulders and good concentration at the core. It's a promising Rugiens in the making but it will demand some patience.In Bond€671.00 -
The Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2016 is a prestige product from the famed Burgundy region in France, widely appreciated by seasoned wine enthusiasts. This wine, produced by Thibaud Clerget, the young energic winemaker representing the 28th generation of Domaine Yvon Clerget, is a true testament to the family's vinicultural heritage. Exuding a unique purity of fruit and an expression of the vineyard's limestone-based soil, this Pinot Noir is harvested from 0.5 hectares of 49-year-old vines, fermented in oak barrels for a period of 18 months. The Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2016 is notable for its bright red fruit flavours, exquisitely balanced with tannins and acidity that promises longevity. The wine's elegance, depth, and remarkable complexity reflect the artistry bestowed by Thibaud that elevates the wine drinking experience to another level. A rare gem, the Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans 2016 is a testament to the finesse of Burgundian Pinot Noir.
In Bond€747.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
Clerget's 2016 Volnay is a wine of notable purity and translucence. Bright red stone fruit and floral notes all lift from this exquisitely beautiful, lilting village-level Volnay endowed with superb finesse. I tasted the 2016 from tank, about two months before bottling. Yields are down a whopping 80%. - Antonio GalloniIn Bond€480.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Tasted on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing slightly more freshness and purity than the 2015, its saturated purple color is followed by a thrilling array of crème de cassis, graphite, ground herbs, and a terrific sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins, and a magical sense of purity and elegance paired with real density and depth, it needs short term cellaring and will keep for three decades.In Bond€1,395.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Tasted on four separate occasions, the 2016 Château Clinet is another brilliant wine from this estate. Showing slightly more freshness and purity than the 2015, its saturated purple color is followed by a thrilling array of crème de cassis, graphite, ground herbs, and a terrific sense of minerality. Deep, full-bodied, with building tannins, and a magical sense of purity and elegance paired with real density and depth, it needs short term cellaring and will keep for three decades.In Bond€771.00 -
James Suckling (94-95)
Lovely silky tannins and juicy fruit. Medium body and pretty energy. Lots of walnut, crushed-stone and subtle fruit flavors. Very fine.In Bond€401.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Clos de Sarpe (composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc) is a little closed to begin, opening out to reveal provocative Black Forest cake, Chinese five spice and cigar box notes with nuances of sandalwood, kirsch, rose hip tea and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate is oh-so-seductive with a beautiful velvety texture and tons of freshness lifting the decadent fruit to a long spicy finish.In Bond€384.00 -
Vinous (99+)
The 2016 Clos de Tart Grand Cru, cropped at 35hl/ha, is the first year farmed biodynamically. This was completely breathtaking in barrel, and now, in bottle, nothing has changed in that respect. It has an ineffably complex bouquet, not as intense as it showed in barrel yet extremely deep and cerebral, black fruit mingling with forest floor, crushed stone and a touch of sea spray. The palate is perfectly balanced with a deceivingly understated entry, before a wave of black and red fruit crashes over the senses. It is framed by supremely fine tannin, the intensity building toward a crescendo as it fans out. The aftertaste is unbelievably long, remaining in the mouth 60 seconds after the wine has departed. The best ever - simple as that. Tasted at Clos de Tart.In Bond€1,440.00 -
Vinous (99+)
The 2016 Clos de Tart Grand Cru, cropped at 35hl/ha, is the first year farmed biodynamically. This was completely breathtaking in barrel, and now, in bottle, nothing has changed in that respect. It has an ineffably complex bouquet, not as intense as it showed in barrel yet extremely deep and cerebral, black fruit mingling with forest floor, crushed stone and a touch of sea spray. The palate is perfectly balanced with a deceivingly understated entry, before a wave of black and red fruit crashes over the senses. It is framed by supremely fine tannin, the intensity building toward a crescendo as it fans out. The aftertaste is unbelievably long, remaining in the mouth 60 seconds after the wine has departed. The best ever - simple as that. Tasted at Clos de Tart.In Bond€4,065.00
