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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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,258.92 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Corbeaux 1er Cru comes from two parcels. It has a very attractive bouquet of red currant and wild strawberry fruit, quite mineral-driven and very precise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and well-judged acidity. Very harmonious in style, delivering gentle grip on the black pepper and graphite-tinged finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€2,102.36 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€858.42 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,212.59 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€858.42 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles 1er Cru is one of the lowest-producing vineyards, yielding just 20hl/ha due to the age of the vines and shallow soils. The very pure bouquet features ebullient red cherry and raspberry fruit and fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, and quite succulent, with a sorbet-like richness and vibrancy on the finish. This is very well crafted and should age with style. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,054.84 |
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Experience the authentic mastery of Bernard Dugat-Py's expertise embodied in the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018. This exquisite Burgundy wine is hailing from a distinguished appellation in Côte de Nuits, France and is carefully crafted from old vine Pinot Noir grapes, representing the heart of the house's winemaking philosophy. Bernard Dugat-Py, a respected vintner with a revered lineage, meticulously handled the wine, implementing rigorous sorting and traditional vinification over 16-18 months in custom designed oak barrels. Oozing dark fruit aromas, matched with subtle hints of sweet spices, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018 leaves an unmistakable imprint. On the palate, it impresses with its powerful structure, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential for profound complexity. This wine encapsulates the character of its terroir and the quintessential elegance that makes it a prime choice for devotees and collectors alike. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€606.42 |
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Experience the authentic mastery of Bernard Dugat-Py's expertise embodied in the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018. This exquisite Burgundy wine is hailing from a distinguished appellation in Côte de Nuits, France and is carefully crafted from old vine Pinot Noir grapes, representing the heart of the house's winemaking philosophy. Bernard Dugat-Py, a respected vintner with a revered lineage, meticulously handled the wine, implementing rigorous sorting and traditional vinification over 16-18 months in custom designed oak barrels. Oozing dark fruit aromas, matched with subtle hints of sweet spices, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018 leaves an unmistakable imprint. On the palate, it impresses with its powerful structure, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential for profound complexity. This wine encapsulates the character of its terroir and the quintessential elegance that makes it a prime choice for devotees and collectors alike. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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€2,335.43 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from two parcels of 45- and 80-year-old vines on much stonier soils than the Charmes-Chambertin. This has a knockout nose of brambly black fruit, cassis and crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry and very precise and focused, with great tension toward the shimmering vintage. This is definitely one of the best Mazoyères-Chambertins I have tasted in over ten years of coming to this domaine. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93-94 (VN) |
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€505.72 |
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Vinous (93-94)An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black/blue fruits, potpourri and olive paste, and a mineral flourish lends vivacity. Shows impressive depth and energy on the palate, offering sharply focused blueberry, cherry preserve, spicecake and candied violet flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows an appealingly light touch for its heft, and finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying fine delineation and firm mineral thrust. 70% whole clusters; raised in demi-muids, most of them neutral. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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€1,120.54 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge is made from a blend of 50-year-old vines; this sample came from tank. It has quite an intense black currant and bilberry scented bouquet. The crisp palate is well balanced with slightly chewy tannins, the 10% new oak just lending a little midpalate depth, and a little peppery thanks to the 30% whole cluster fruit (a little more than in previous years). Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,238.63 |
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Celebrated for its intense depth and complexity, Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2018 is a remarkable expression of traditional Burgundian winemaking. Crafted in the hallowed vineyards of the Clos-Saint-Denis appellation in Côte de Nuits, this Grand Cru boasts a rich lineage enhanced by Bertagna's uncompromising dedication to quality and innovation. Thanks to the meticulous selection of old vine Pinot Noir grapes, this multi-dimensional wine encapsulates the terroir with nuanced flavours and captivating aromas. Master winemaker Eva Reh-Siddle utilises a stringent low-yield policy and biodynamic methods to craft this elegant elixir. The nose reveals hints of ripe, dark cherry and wild forest fruit, whilst the indulgent palate unfolds with layered minerality and a beautifully balanced finesse. A sublime nuance of oak derived from 18 months in French barrels completes this exquisite ensemble. Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2018 is no less than an enchanting journey into the heart of Burgundy's viticulture legacy. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€952.07 |
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Exuding sophistication and finesse, the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2018 is a stellar embodiment of Burgundy's winemaking prowess. This Grand Cru selection stems from vineyards nestled in the prestigious Corton hill, revered for its excellent exposure and limestone-clay soils. The Bertagna domaine, renowned for its meticulous vine husbandry, crafts this exquisite Pinot Noir with an emphasis on purity and elegance. Aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, this classical gourmet wine captivates with its complex array of dark berries, earthy undertones, and subtle hints of spice. On the palate, it excels with seamless tannins, impressive depth, and an enduring finish, making Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2018 a definitive choice for discerning connoisseurs. Whispers from experts suggest the exemplary 2018 vintage reaches its optimal drinking window roughly 2021-2036, making it a stunning collectable or a lavish indulgence for a special occasion. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,048.42 |
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Indulge in the unparalleled harmony of the exquisite Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2018, a standout offering from emerging star, Domaine Bertagna. This noble Pinot Noir, hand-harvested from 50-year old vines in the heart of the world-renowned Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, exudes a charming, bold character. Aged in French oak barrels, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2018 holds an alluring balance of strength, sophistication, and elegance. The nose harbours a striking, aromatic melody, boasting a fruit-forward bouquet of crushed raspberries and cherries, underscored gracefully with hints of spice and minerality. On the palate, this critically-acclaimed vintage dazzles with a vibrant acidity, concentrated ripe fruits and refined tannins that lead to a robust, long-lasting finish. A nectar of the gods, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2018 is truly a testament to the genius of modern French winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,603.52 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-97+ (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€617.58 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97+)Showing beautifully both times I was able to taste it, the 2018 Château Beychevelle checks in as a blend of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that's aging in 60% new French oak. This ultra-pure, refined, gorgeously layered Beychevelle offers terrific notes of black cherries, blackberries, cassis, violets, and damp earth. Deep, concentrated, and layered on the palate, it has a thrilling sense of purity and elegance as well as building structure. This is the third vintage vinified in the new cellar, and the 2018 represents a selection of 50% of the total production. It hit 14.5% alcohol with a healthy pH of 3.74 and a massive IPT of 81. Hats off to director Romain Ducolomb for another brilliant wine that I suspect will surpass both the 2015 and 2016! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (BH) |
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€7,989.70 |
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Burghound (93-95)(Don't Miss!) This is the only wine in the range that displays any reduction and even here it's sufficiently subtle to reveal an impressive breadth of spice elements. The exceptionally rich, succulent and seductively textured big-bodied flavors retain outstanding vibrancy as well first-rate depth and persistence on the firm, serious and well-balanced finish. This too is terrific. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (BH) |
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€4,155.73 |
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Burghound (89-91)(Outstanding Top Value) An exuberantly spicy and attractively fresh nose combines both red and dark berry fruit aromas with those of violet, lavender and sandalwood that are trimmed in just enough oak to notice. There is fine energy and detail to the delicious and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a refreshing and lingering finish where a hint of bitter cherry pit character arises. This is very Vosne in style and a wine that should repay mid-term cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (BH) |
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€32,464.42 |
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Burghound (89-91)(Outstanding Top Value) An exuberantly spicy and attractively fresh nose combines both red and dark berry fruit aromas with those of violet, lavender and sandalwood that are trimmed in just enough oak to notice. There is fine energy and detail to the delicious and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a refreshing and lingering finish where a hint of bitter cherry pit character arises. This is very Vosne in style and a wine that should repay mid-term cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€42,436.42 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2018 is an exquisite representation of impeccable Burgundian artisanship. Cultivated by vigneron Jean-Yves Bizot in Vosne-Romanée, the heart of the renowned Côte de Nuits region, this wine embodies an intimacy with its terroir that is palpable in each sip. Traditional Burgundian viticulture methods, minimalist intervention and a firm commitment to organic farming characterise this producer's practices. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2018, a red wine that presents a harmonious blend of power and elegance, is derived from the noble Pinot Noir grape. This wine's perfume is as arresting as its palette, showcasing dark fruits, truffle, and a quintessential earthy minerality. The careful use of oak underpins the fruit, not overpowering it, resulting in a crescendo of complexity. Truly, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2018 is an offering for those seeking a superbly structured, verbose Burgundian Pinot Noir. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
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€658.62 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2018 Bonalgue has one of the most backward bouquets that I encountered from the appellation in this vintage from bottle, requiring at least an hour’s aeration to reveal blackberry, loamy and truffle scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Here it picks up, offering lively black fruit and fine mineralité on the finish. This is an excellent Bonalgue, a great success for the estate. Just be patient with the aromatics. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€316.07 |
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Vinous (92)Deep ruby-red. Ripe, spice-accented red and dark berry scents, along with hints of succulent herbs and flowers. Broad and fleshy on entry, offering appealingly sweet cherry and black raspberry flavors that tighten up through the midpalate. Smooth, even tannins build on a long, spicy finish that strongly echoes the berry and floral notes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
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€608.80 |
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Decanter (93)Bouchard's evocatively named parcel is a monopoly holding that covers 3.9ha on sand and gravel soils in the heart of Beaune Grèves. Picked early but still pretty ripe, this has tobacco pouch and clove aromas from 20% whole bunches, layers of mulberry and raspberry fruit, aromatic 20% new wood and a backdrop of sinewy, granular tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
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€1,056.78 |
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Decanter (93)Bouchard's evocatively named parcel is a monopoly holding that covers 3.9ha on sand and gravel soils in the heart of Beaune Grèves. Picked early but still pretty ripe, this has tobacco pouch and clove aromas from 20% whole bunches, layers of mulberry and raspberry fruit, aromatic 20% new wood and a backdrop of sinewy, granular tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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€1,451.28 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Medium-deep colour. Rich, multi-layered nose of slate, clove, red fruit and spice that is beautifully integrated. That integration and finesse continues through the palate, with beautiful, elegant tannins. This is a triumph of how to handle intensity and structure without being stolid. Bravo! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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€3,226.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Medium-deep colour. Rich, multi-layered nose of slate, clove, red fruit and spice that is beautifully integrated. That integration and finesse continues through the palate, with beautiful, elegant tannins. This is a triumph of how to handle intensity and structure without being stolid. Bravo! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,786.38 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from purchased fruit. This is one cuvée that showed some over-maturity on the nose (it was picked September 16), and the almost 15% alcohol is tangible. The sweet, confit-like palate is fleshy and seductive, yet it does not communicate the essence of this Grand Cru as well as others that I have encountered. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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€954.40 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,648.38 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 98 (J) |
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€1,648.38 |
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j (98)Wow. A stunning combination of perfectly ripe fruit with strawberries and plums that turn to dried flowers and spices. Some decadent notes. Full-bodied, yet so tight and formed with fruit and tannins that intertwine and spread across the palate. This represents the definition of controlled plushness. Drink in 2024 and onwards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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€1,019.58 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Focused, dusty and earthy cranberry fruit. Precise and chiselled palate, with lovely fluidity and a long, floral finish. Likely to be ready earlier, but to give lots of pleasure. Elegant burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,860.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Corbeaux 1er Cru comes from two parcels. It has a very attractive bouquet of red currant and wild strawberry fruit, quite mineral-driven and very precise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and well-judged acidity. Very harmonious in style, delivering gentle grip on the black pepper and graphite-tinged finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,715.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€706.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€992.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€706.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles 1er Cru is one of the lowest-producing vineyards, yielding just 20hl/ha due to the age of the vines and shallow soils. The very pure bouquet features ebullient red cherry and raspberry fruit and fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, and quite succulent, with a sorbet-like richness and vibrancy on the finish. This is very well crafted and should age with style. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,675.00 |
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Experience the authentic mastery of Bernard Dugat-Py's expertise embodied in the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018. This exquisite Burgundy wine is hailing from a distinguished appellation in Côte de Nuits, France and is carefully crafted from old vine Pinot Noir grapes, representing the heart of the house's winemaking philosophy. Bernard Dugat-Py, a respected vintner with a revered lineage, meticulously handled the wine, implementing rigorous sorting and traditional vinification over 16-18 months in custom designed oak barrels. Oozing dark fruit aromas, matched with subtle hints of sweet spices, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018 leaves an unmistakable imprint. On the palate, it impresses with its powerful structure, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential for profound complexity. This wine encapsulates the character of its terroir and the quintessential elegance that makes it a prime choice for devotees and collectors alike. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€496.00 |
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Experience the authentic mastery of Bernard Dugat-Py's expertise embodied in the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018. This exquisite Burgundy wine is hailing from a distinguished appellation in Côte de Nuits, France and is carefully crafted from old vine Pinot Noir grapes, representing the heart of the house's winemaking philosophy. Bernard Dugat-Py, a respected vintner with a revered lineage, meticulously handled the wine, implementing rigorous sorting and traditional vinification over 16-18 months in custom designed oak barrels. Oozing dark fruit aromas, matched with subtle hints of sweet spices, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018 leaves an unmistakable imprint. On the palate, it impresses with its powerful structure, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential for profound complexity. This wine encapsulates the character of its terroir and the quintessential elegance that makes it a prime choice for devotees and collectors alike. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
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€1,935.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from two parcels of 45- and 80-year-old vines on much stonier soils than the Charmes-Chambertin. This has a knockout nose of brambly black fruit, cassis and crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry and very precise and focused, with great tension toward the shimmering vintage. This is definitely one of the best Mazoyères-Chambertins I have tasted in over ten years of coming to this domaine. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93-94 (VN) |
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€399.00 |
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Vinous (93-94)An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black/blue fruits, potpourri and olive paste, and a mineral flourish lends vivacity. Shows impressive depth and energy on the palate, offering sharply focused blueberry, cherry preserve, spicecake and candied violet flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows an appealingly light touch for its heft, and finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying fine delineation and firm mineral thrust. 70% whole clusters; raised in demi-muids, most of them neutral. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
€889.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge is made from a blend of 50-year-old vines; this sample came from tank. It has quite an intense black currant and bilberry scented bouquet. The crisp palate is well balanced with slightly chewy tannins, the 10% new oak just lending a little midpalate depth, and a little peppery thanks to the 30% whole cluster fruit (a little more than in previous years). Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,010.00 |
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Celebrated for its intense depth and complexity, Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2018 is a remarkable expression of traditional Burgundian winemaking. Crafted in the hallowed vineyards of the Clos-Saint-Denis appellation in Côte de Nuits, this Grand Cru boasts a rich lineage enhanced by Bertagna's uncompromising dedication to quality and innovation. Thanks to the meticulous selection of old vine Pinot Noir grapes, this multi-dimensional wine encapsulates the terroir with nuanced flavours and captivating aromas. Master winemaker Eva Reh-Siddle utilises a stringent low-yield policy and biodynamic methods to craft this elegant elixir. The nose reveals hints of ripe, dark cherry and wild forest fruit, whilst the indulgent palate unfolds with layered minerality and a beautifully balanced finesse. A sublime nuance of oak derived from 18 months in French barrels completes this exquisite ensemble. Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2018 is no less than an enchanting journey into the heart of Burgundy's viticulture legacy. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
€771.00 |
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Exuding sophistication and finesse, the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2018 is a stellar embodiment of Burgundy's winemaking prowess. This Grand Cru selection stems from vineyards nestled in the prestigious Corton hill, revered for its excellent exposure and limestone-clay soils. The Bertagna domaine, renowned for its meticulous vine husbandry, crafts this exquisite Pinot Noir with an emphasis on purity and elegance. Aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels, this classical gourmet wine captivates with its complex array of dark berries, earthy undertones, and subtle hints of spice. On the palate, it excels with seamless tannins, impressive depth, and an enduring finish, making Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2018 a definitive choice for discerning connoisseurs. Whispers from experts suggest the exemplary 2018 vintage reaches its optimal drinking window roughly 2021-2036, making it a stunning collectable or a lavish indulgence for a special occasion. |
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Indulge in the unparalleled harmony of the exquisite Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2018, a standout offering from emerging star, Domaine Bertagna. This noble Pinot Noir, hand-harvested from 50-year old vines in the heart of the world-renowned Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, France, exudes a charming, bold character. Aged in French oak barrels, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2018 holds an alluring balance of strength, sophistication, and elegance. The nose harbours a striking, aromatic melody, boasting a fruit-forward bouquet of crushed raspberries and cherries, underscored gracefully with hints of spice and minerality. On the palate, this critically-acclaimed vintage dazzles with a vibrant acidity, concentrated ripe fruits and refined tannins that lead to a robust, long-lasting finish. A nectar of the gods, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2018 is truly a testament to the genius of modern French winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-97+ (JD) |
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€496.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97+)Showing beautifully both times I was able to taste it, the 2018 Château Beychevelle checks in as a blend of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that's aging in 60% new French oak. This ultra-pure, refined, gorgeously layered Beychevelle offers terrific notes of black cherries, blackberries, cassis, violets, and damp earth. Deep, concentrated, and layered on the palate, it has a thrilling sense of purity and elegance as well as building structure. This is the third vintage vinified in the new cellar, and the 2018 represents a selection of 50% of the total production. It hit 14.5% alcohol with a healthy pH of 3.74 and a massive IPT of 81. Hats off to director Romain Ducolomb for another brilliant wine that I suspect will surpass both the 2015 and 2016! |
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€6,655.00 |
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Burghound (93-95)(Don't Miss!) This is the only wine in the range that displays any reduction and even here it's sufficiently subtle to reveal an impressive breadth of spice elements. The exceptionally rich, succulent and seductively textured big-bodied flavors retain outstanding vibrancy as well first-rate depth and persistence on the firm, serious and well-balanced finish. This too is terrific. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (BH) |
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€3,460.00 |
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Burghound (89-91)(Outstanding Top Value) An exuberantly spicy and attractively fresh nose combines both red and dark berry fruit aromas with those of violet, lavender and sandalwood that are trimmed in just enough oak to notice. There is fine energy and detail to the delicious and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a refreshing and lingering finish where a hint of bitter cherry pit character arises. This is very Vosne in style and a wine that should repay mid-term cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (BH) |
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€27,035.00 |
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Burghound (89-91)(Outstanding Top Value) An exuberantly spicy and attractively fresh nose combines both red and dark berry fruit aromas with those of violet, lavender and sandalwood that are trimmed in just enough oak to notice. There is fine energy and detail to the delicious and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a refreshing and lingering finish where a hint of bitter cherry pit character arises. This is very Vosne in style and a wine that should repay mid-term cellaring. |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2018 is an exquisite representation of impeccable Burgundian artisanship. Cultivated by vigneron Jean-Yves Bizot in Vosne-Romanée, the heart of the renowned Côte de Nuits region, this wine embodies an intimacy with its terroir that is palpable in each sip. Traditional Burgundian viticulture methods, minimalist intervention and a firm commitment to organic farming characterise this producer's practices. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2018, a red wine that presents a harmonious blend of power and elegance, is derived from the noble Pinot Noir grape. This wine's perfume is as arresting as its palette, showcasing dark fruits, truffle, and a quintessential earthy minerality. The careful use of oak underpins the fruit, not overpowering it, resulting in a crescendo of complexity. Truly, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2018 is an offering for those seeking a superbly structured, verbose Burgundian Pinot Noir. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
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€504.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2018 Bonalgue has one of the most backward bouquets that I encountered from the appellation in this vintage from bottle, requiring at least an hour’s aeration to reveal blackberry, loamy and truffle scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Here it picks up, offering lively black fruit and fine mineralité on the finish. This is an excellent Bonalgue, a great success for the estate. Just be patient with the aromatics. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€241.00 |
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Vinous (92)Deep ruby-red. Ripe, spice-accented red and dark berry scents, along with hints of succulent herbs and flowers. Broad and fleshy on entry, offering appealingly sweet cherry and black raspberry flavors that tighten up through the midpalate. Smooth, even tannins build on a long, spicy finish that strongly echoes the berry and floral notes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
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Decanter (93)Bouchard's evocatively named parcel is a monopoly holding that covers 3.9ha on sand and gravel soils in the heart of Beaune Grèves. Picked early but still pretty ripe, this has tobacco pouch and clove aromas from 20% whole bunches, layers of mulberry and raspberry fruit, aromatic 20% new wood and a backdrop of sinewy, granular tannins. |
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Decanter (93)Bouchard's evocatively named parcel is a monopoly holding that covers 3.9ha on sand and gravel soils in the heart of Beaune Grèves. Picked early but still pretty ripe, this has tobacco pouch and clove aromas from 20% whole bunches, layers of mulberry and raspberry fruit, aromatic 20% new wood and a backdrop of sinewy, granular tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
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€1,200.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Medium-deep colour. Rich, multi-layered nose of slate, clove, red fruit and spice that is beautifully integrated. That integration and finesse continues through the palate, with beautiful, elegant tannins. This is a triumph of how to handle intensity and structure without being stolid. Bravo! |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Medium-deep colour. Rich, multi-layered nose of slate, clove, red fruit and spice that is beautifully integrated. That integration and finesse continues through the palate, with beautiful, elegant tannins. This is a triumph of how to handle intensity and structure without being stolid. Bravo! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,470.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from purchased fruit. This is one cuvée that showed some over-maturity on the nose (it was picked September 16), and the almost 15% alcohol is tangible. The sweet, confit-like palate is fleshy and seductive, yet it does not communicate the essence of this Grand Cru as well as others that I have encountered. |
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€786.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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€1,355.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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j (98)Wow. A stunning combination of perfectly ripe fruit with strawberries and plums that turn to dried flowers and spices. Some decadent notes. Full-bodied, yet so tight and formed with fruit and tannins that intertwine and spread across the palate. This represents the definition of controlled plushness. Drink in 2024 and onwards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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€831.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Naughty heavy bottle. Focused, dusty and earthy cranberry fruit. Precise and chiselled palate, with lovely fluidity and a long, floral finish. Likely to be ready earlier, but to give lots of pleasure. Elegant burgundy. |
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