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 | 94-96 (WA) |
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€1,347.98 |
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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 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,738.38 |
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Burghound (92-95)There is hint of menthol on the overtly sauvage aromas of mostly cool and earthy red berry fruit. There is fine intensity and plenty of muscle to the almost pungently mineral-driven big-bodied flavors that possess outstanding persistence on the well-balanced finish. Note however that this is going to need a very long snooze in a cool cellar as this is very much built for long-term aging. Don't miss! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€1,918.38 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses has a pastille-like purity on the nose that gently unfolds in the glass: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, forest floor and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp acidity, quite lithe in the mouth, with an elegant long finish that exudes both the terroir and Pinot Noir. I wonder if this will match the fantastic 2011 once in bottle? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 (VN) |
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€648.78 |
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Vinous (85)Also recommended. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€1,026.85 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Charmes comes through three plots just under les Fuesselots that make 1.3 hectares. It has a slightly more reserved, masculine bouquet compared to les Plantes at the moment, but there is still fine focus and delineation in situ. The palate is supple in the mouth, leaning more here to the red side of the fruit spectrum with cranberry and pomegranate, structured on the finish with an attractive grainy texture. Outstanding! |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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€1,054.12 |
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The Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 is a spectacle of Burgundian winemaking. Crafted in the village of Chambolle-Musigny, this Premier Cru vino is the product of the dedicated husband-and-wife team, Anne and Herve Sigaut. Their commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking results in an elegant and expressive Pinot Noir. Sourced from 60-year-old vines, the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 undergoes gentle extraction and maturation in French oak barrels, pulling forth luscious wild strawberry and black cherry notes, underpinned by a fresh acidity and subtle minerality. This exquisite vintage reveal the essence of the revered Les Chatelots vineyard, graced with limestone-clay soils. Elevating any fine wine collection, Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 échoes the exceptional artistry of the revered Anne and Herve Sigaut. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€3,083.20 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Richebourg Grand Cru is a wonderful wine. Here it has a superb, quite aristocratic bouquet with wild strawberry, crushed stone, clove and just a subtle marine tincture. It just seems to grow in stature. The palate is extremely well balanced with firm backbone, great density with a muscular, quite grippy finish. It just gives you everything you want from a Richebourg. Tasted at Goedhuis & Co.'s annual Burgundy tasting in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€6,616.38 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Richebourg Grand Cru is a wonderful wine. Here it has a superb, quite aristocratic bouquet with wild strawberry, crushed stone, clove and just a subtle marine tincture. It just seems to grow in stature. The palate is extremely well balanced with firm backbone, great density with a muscular, quite grippy finish. It just gives you everything you want from a Richebourg. Tasted at Goedhuis & Co.'s annual Burgundy tasting in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€4,203.73 |
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Vinous (97)Very good deep red. Closer to the CSJ than to the CDB on the nose, offering terrific pungent lift to the aromas of black raspberry, rose petal and blood orange. Wonderfully sappy and pure, without any impression of weightiness to its saline flavors of raspberry, spices and white pepper. Utterly fine-grained, silky wine with great finesse. One of the longest, most palate-saturating wines of this vintage, finishing with noble tannins and taste bud-titilllating perfume. Perfectly balanced also but built for a glorious evolution in bottle. It would be a shame to open this bottle too soon. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€14,984.77 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, which will contain some new oak although I tasted from a used barrel, has a tightly knit bouquet that at the moment is less expressive than the Mazis-Chambertin. The palate is crisp and pure, quite tensile, with a spiciness that becomes more prominent toward the fleshy, harmonious finish. Curiously, even from a used barrel the texture feels as if there is some new oak, but that is just the concentration of fruit coming through. Frédéric enthused about this wine and I suspect that it may surpass my expectations once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18++ (JR) |
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€1,299.73 |
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Jancis Robinson (18++)Very intense purple fruits with a hint of black pepper and then very luscious fruit. Gorgeous already and quite sinewy. Really racy and pure. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,027.33 |
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Vinous (91)(70% vendange entier; 100% new oak): Bright, dark red. The nose offers a sexy amalgam of redcurrant, rose petal, iron, smoky oak and truffley underbrush. Quite silky and plush for the year but the ripe red fruit and soil flavors are accented by an element of peppery herbs. Finishes ripe, smooth and long. Deceptively approachable today, but has the stuffing for a graceful evolution in bottle. I like the stem influence here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€1,095.73 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is blossoming into a gorgeous wine. It has an attractive, pure and winsome bouquet with dark berry fruit, crushed stone and undergrowth aromas supremely well bound together by the oak. So precise and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, edgy and precise with just the right amount of salinity towards the finish. Très Grand Cru. This evinces the finesse that winemaker Charles Lachaux has brought to the domaine. Tasted at the annual Arnoux-Lachaux tasting at Corney & Barrow. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-92 (BH) |
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€8,501.98 |
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Burghound (89-92)A pretty and well-layered blend of both red and black pinot fruit is liberally laced with earth, spice and floral elements. The well-delineated and punchy middle weight flavors possess ample richness as well as very good volume before concluding in a slightly more powerful and complex finale. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€1,485.70 |
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Vinous (93+)(50% vendange entier; 100% new oak; bottled the same day as the Suchots, in May of 2015): Bright dark red. Tighter and darker on the nose than the Suchots, hinting at black fruits, licorice, minerals and flowers. Also less sweet in the mouth but already delivers outstanding tension and definition, with the dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors complicated by an element of noble herbs. The superb palate-staining finish features firm, suave tannins and outstanding subtle persistence. This aristocratic wine will need more patience than the Suchots but should ultimately surpass it. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (BH) |
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€8,501.98 |
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Burghound (90-92)A spicy but restrained nose speaks of exotic tea, lilac, black raspberry and a hint of wood. There is a seductive texture to the supple medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate density before culminating in a dusty and palate coating finish. This should drink well young but reward up to a decade of cellar time as well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€6,892.38 |
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Vinous (93)(50% vendange entier; 100% new oak): Medium red. Tighter on the nose than the 2014 version, offering scents of raspberry, bitter chocolate and peppery spices; this will go truffley with bottle age. Then surprisingly sweet but pungent in the mid-palate, combining a wonderfully silky texture with terrific floral tension. Boasts high-pitched citrus peel, blood orange and spice notes that excite the taste buds. Finishes with very fine-grained tannins and terrific grip and length. Near-grand cru quality here. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€2,504.93 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)Probably the wine of the vintage, once again. Only 9,000 bottles of the 2013 Ausone were produced, as crop size was 50% of normal. However, proprietor Alain Vauthier and his daughter certainly have proven a truly great wine can be produced in some of the most trying conditions Bordeaux wine producers have had to deal with over the last 20 years. Yields were only 22 hectoliters per hectare and the final blend was 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. The haunting aromas of wet rocks, spring flowers, blue and black fruits and forest floor are followed by an incredibly dense, attractive wine with sweet tannin, stunning concentration and texture, medium body and a depth that is essentially unreal in a vintage such as this. The wine is a superb example of great winemaking under the most difficult circumstances. Unlike more recent Ausones, this should be reasonably drinkable in 5-6 years and yet be capable of lasting 25-30. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€3,736.38 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)Probably the wine of the vintage, once again. Only 9,000 bottles of the 2013 Ausone were produced, as crop size was 50% of normal. However, proprietor Alain Vauthier and his daughter certainly have proven a truly great wine can be produced in some of the most trying conditions Bordeaux wine producers have had to deal with over the last 20 years. Yields were only 22 hectoliters per hectare and the final blend was 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. The haunting aromas of wet rocks, spring flowers, blue and black fruits and forest floor are followed by an incredibly dense, attractive wine with sweet tannin, stunning concentration and texture, medium body and a depth that is essentially unreal in a vintage such as this. The wine is a superb example of great winemaking under the most difficult circumstances. Unlike more recent Ausones, this should be reasonably drinkable in 5-6 years and yet be capable of lasting 25-30. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | - |
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€518.36 |
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Step into the exquisite world of Bordeaux wines with the Balestard La Tonnelle 2013. Crafted in the Saint-Émilion region by the prestigious Capdemourlin family, this celebrated vintage captures the unique terroir with elegance and complexity. Using a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Balestard La Tonnelle 2013 has been meticulously aged for 18 months in oak barrels—60% new and 40% one-year-old. This specific ageing process has allowed the wine to develop a robust structure, harmoniously balanced by velvety tannins. The wine boasts notes of ripe red fruits, hints of spice, and a persistent, minerally finish. Acclaimed wine critics have praised the Balestard La Tonnelle 2013 for its integrity, finesse, and exceptional ageing potential. Decant before serving to fully appreciate its depth and nuance. A magnificent embodiment of the capricious yet rewarding 2013 Bordeaux vintage. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€2,404.19 |
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Imbibe the exquisite Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013, a jewel from Pierre Bart, a seventh-generation winemaker from Burgundy, whose expertise heralds from the illustrious wine-making history of his family. Sourced from the compelling Bonnes-Mares terroir, this Pinot Noir enchants with a dazzling density. Hand-harvested from 30-year-old vines and matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, this wine's precision and balance are simply unrivalled. Expressing the unique mineralogy of the clay-limestone soils in its impressive structure, the Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 charms with enigmatic notes of black fruit, earth and spice, enlivened by a fresh acidity. An eloquent testament to the grandeur of Burgundy's terroir, this wine is a confluence of rare depth, longevity, and elegance. Awaken your senses with the Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013, a wine that reverberates with the splendid symphony of its origin. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,005.83 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely aromatic with blueberries, blackberries, and flowers. Full- bodied, dense, and rich yet agile and exciting. The tannins are seamless and beautiful. The finish shows stones and spices. The ancient mourvedre in the blend gives this wine elegance. Incredible depth. So drinkable now but goes on for minutes. Fantastic Hommage from a more challenging vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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€697.98 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2013 Belair-Monange from JP Moueix is adorned with a Merlot-driven bouquet as you would expect, albeit more plush than I anticipated: quite floral with rose petal littered over attractive redcurrant and black cherry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin. No, it is not quite as detailed as the 2013 Trotanoy and perhaps comes across a little pinched on the finish, nevertheless there is decent weight and body here, a fine structure, and if graced with a couple of years in bottle it should drink well for 12-15 years. Though not achieving the level of Trotanoy, this should still drink well for several years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€724.93 |
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Vinous (93+)(two-third Charmes and one-third Mazoyères): Bright ruby-red. Highly complex scents of black raspberry, wild faded rose, menthol, bitter chocolate and licorice. Juicy, spicy and round, with a firm spine of acidity invigorating the dark fruit, spice and floral flavors. Finishes lively and very long, with serious tannins buffered by mid-palate material. Strong juice! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,822.38 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques is one of the most expressive wines in this range. The inclusion of 40% whole clusters lends an extra dimension of aromatic lift and nuance. Sweet red cherry, crushed rocks and mint liven up the finish in an absolutely impeccable wine loaded with pedigree. Readers who can find the 2013 should not hesitate, as it is terrific. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€21,047.82 |
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Imbued with an eloquent expression of the terroir, Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2013 is a sublime offering from the esteemed Jean-Yves Bizot domaine. A master vintner and a purist to the core, Bizot cultivates his vines in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy without chemical intervention. This testament to Burgundian finesse is created from 100% Pinot Noir, grown on the lieu-dit 'Le Chapitre', one of the rare vineyards located in the Champagne region entitled to produce Bourgogne Rouge. The 2013 vintage graces the palate with a splendid balance of ripe cherry brightness underlined by humus and spice tones, further aged in oak barrels to integrate beautiful complexity. Its firm structure, coupled with lively acidity, presents an appealing length on the finish. Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2013 is indeed a stunning demonstration of the harmony between tradition and terroir, worthy of discerning palates seeking an authentic Burgundy experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€6,524.96 |
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Gather around aficionados, for we proudly present the splendid Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013, an excellent Burgundy red wine emanating from the esteemed vineyards of Jean-Yves Bizot. A revered craftsman of wine, Bizot hails from a family rooted in Viticulture since the 1800s, giving this wine unmatched pedigree. This distinguished vintage, rated a noteworthy 90 by Wine Spectator, hails from its namesake's vineyard in Vosne-Romanée, a French commune celebrated worldwide for its profound Pinot Noirs. Exuding an exquisite balance of fruit density and inherent minerality, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 was traditionally crafted with an unwavering regard for the land and natural yeast fermentation. This has fostered an authentic expression of terroir, steeped in elegant aromas and showcasing a marvellously long finish. Every sip is an encounter with the prodigal alchemy of nature alongside Bizot’s irrefutable skill, making Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 an absolute treasure amongst fine wines. This is a bottle destined to impress even the most discerning palates. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,002.38 |
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Vinous (95)Medium red. Exotic candied raspberry, game, rose petal and crushed stone on the come-hither nose. Delivers outstanding clarity of flavor without any hard edges, with the red berry and mineral flavors lifted by a floral topnote. Wonderfully refined and alive in the middle palate. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding building vibrant length. A prime example of an impeccably balanced 2013 that's not a fleshpot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17 (DC) |
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€1,056.37 |
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Decanter (17)Fresh, brambly nose. Dark and red fruit with a leafy note. Mid-palate is smooth and sweet. Firmness and length on the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
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€1,064.77 |
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James Suckling (92)A soft and silky Canon la Gaffeliere with chocolate, berry, and light mineral undertones. Medium body, juicy finish. Drink or hold. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (WA) |
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€1,105.00 |
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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 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,430.00 |
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Burghound (92-95)There is hint of menthol on the overtly sauvage aromas of mostly cool and earthy red berry fruit. There is fine intensity and plenty of muscle to the almost pungently mineral-driven big-bodied flavors that possess outstanding persistence on the well-balanced finish. Note however that this is going to need a very long snooze in a cool cellar as this is very much built for long-term aging. Don't miss! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€1,580.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses has a pastille-like purity on the nose that gently unfolds in the glass: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, forest floor and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp acidity, quite lithe in the mouth, with an elegant long finish that exudes both the terroir and Pinot Noir. I wonder if this will match the fantastic 2011 once in bottle? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 (VN) |
In Bond
€522.00 |
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Vinous (85)Also recommended. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
€837.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Charmes comes through three plots just under les Fuesselots that make 1.3 hectares. It has a slightly more reserved, masculine bouquet compared to les Plantes at the moment, but there is still fine focus and delineation in situ. The palate is supple in the mouth, leaning more here to the red side of the fruit spectrum with cranberry and pomegranate, structured on the finish with an attractive grainy texture. Outstanding! |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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€856.00 |
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The Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 is a spectacle of Burgundian winemaking. Crafted in the village of Chambolle-Musigny, this Premier Cru vino is the product of the dedicated husband-and-wife team, Anne and Herve Sigaut. Their commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking results in an elegant and expressive Pinot Noir. Sourced from 60-year-old vines, the Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 undergoes gentle extraction and maturation in French oak barrels, pulling forth luscious wild strawberry and black cherry notes, underpinned by a fresh acidity and subtle minerality. This exquisite vintage reveal the essence of the revered Les Chatelots vineyard, graced with limestone-clay soils. Elevating any fine wine collection, Anne & Herve Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2013 échoes the exceptional artistry of the revered Anne and Herve Sigaut. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,560.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Richebourg Grand Cru is a wonderful wine. Here it has a superb, quite aristocratic bouquet with wild strawberry, crushed stone, clove and just a subtle marine tincture. It just seems to grow in stature. The palate is extremely well balanced with firm backbone, great density with a muscular, quite grippy finish. It just gives you everything you want from a Richebourg. Tasted at Goedhuis & Co.'s annual Burgundy tasting in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€5,495.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Richebourg Grand Cru is a wonderful wine. Here it has a superb, quite aristocratic bouquet with wild strawberry, crushed stone, clove and just a subtle marine tincture. It just seems to grow in stature. The palate is extremely well balanced with firm backbone, great density with a muscular, quite grippy finish. It just gives you everything you want from a Richebourg. Tasted at Goedhuis & Co.'s annual Burgundy tasting in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€3,500.00 |
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Vinous (97)Very good deep red. Closer to the CSJ than to the CDB on the nose, offering terrific pungent lift to the aromas of black raspberry, rose petal and blood orange. Wonderfully sappy and pure, without any impression of weightiness to its saline flavors of raspberry, spices and white pepper. Utterly fine-grained, silky wine with great finesse. One of the longest, most palate-saturating wines of this vintage, finishing with noble tannins and taste bud-titilllating perfume. Perfectly balanced also but built for a glorious evolution in bottle. It would be a shame to open this bottle too soon. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€12,450.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, which will contain some new oak although I tasted from a used barrel, has a tightly knit bouquet that at the moment is less expressive than the Mazis-Chambertin. The palate is crisp and pure, quite tensile, with a spiciness that becomes more prominent toward the fleshy, harmonious finish. Curiously, even from a used barrel the texture feels as if there is some new oak, but that is just the concentration of fruit coming through. Frédéric enthused about this wine and I suspect that it may surpass my expectations once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18++ (JR) |
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€1,080.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18++)Very intense purple fruits with a hint of black pepper and then very luscious fruit. Gorgeous already and quite sinewy. Really racy and pure. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
€853.00 |
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Vinous (91)(70% vendange entier; 100% new oak): Bright, dark red. The nose offers a sexy amalgam of redcurrant, rose petal, iron, smoky oak and truffley underbrush. Quite silky and plush for the year but the ripe red fruit and soil flavors are accented by an element of peppery herbs. Finishes ripe, smooth and long. Deceptively approachable today, but has the stuffing for a graceful evolution in bottle. I like the stem influence here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€910.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2013 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is blossoming into a gorgeous wine. It has an attractive, pure and winsome bouquet with dark berry fruit, crushed stone and undergrowth aromas supremely well bound together by the oak. So precise and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, edgy and precise with just the right amount of salinity towards the finish. Très Grand Cru. This evinces the finesse that winemaker Charles Lachaux has brought to the domaine. Tasted at the annual Arnoux-Lachaux tasting at Corney & Barrow. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-92 (BH) |
In Bond
€7,040.00 |
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Burghound (89-92)A pretty and well-layered blend of both red and black pinot fruit is liberally laced with earth, spice and floral elements. The well-delineated and punchy middle weight flavors possess ample richness as well as very good volume before concluding in a slightly more powerful and complex finale. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€1,235.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(50% vendange entier; 100% new oak; bottled the same day as the Suchots, in May of 2015): Bright dark red. Tighter and darker on the nose than the Suchots, hinting at black fruits, licorice, minerals and flowers. Also less sweet in the mouth but already delivers outstanding tension and definition, with the dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors complicated by an element of noble herbs. The superb palate-staining finish features firm, suave tannins and outstanding subtle persistence. This aristocratic wine will need more patience than the Suchots but should ultimately surpass it. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (BH) |
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€7,040.00 |
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Burghound (90-92)A spicy but restrained nose speaks of exotic tea, lilac, black raspberry and a hint of wood. There is a seductive texture to the supple medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate density before culminating in a dusty and palate coating finish. This should drink well young but reward up to a decade of cellar time as well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€5,725.00 |
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Vinous (93)(50% vendange entier; 100% new oak): Medium red. Tighter on the nose than the 2014 version, offering scents of raspberry, bitter chocolate and peppery spices; this will go truffley with bottle age. Then surprisingly sweet but pungent in the mid-palate, combining a wonderfully silky texture with terrific floral tension. Boasts high-pitched citrus peel, blood orange and spice notes that excite the taste buds. Finishes with very fine-grained tannins and terrific grip and length. Near-grand cru quality here. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€2,075.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)Probably the wine of the vintage, once again. Only 9,000 bottles of the 2013 Ausone were produced, as crop size was 50% of normal. However, proprietor Alain Vauthier and his daughter certainly have proven a truly great wine can be produced in some of the most trying conditions Bordeaux wine producers have had to deal with over the last 20 years. Yields were only 22 hectoliters per hectare and the final blend was 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. The haunting aromas of wet rocks, spring flowers, blue and black fruits and forest floor are followed by an incredibly dense, attractive wine with sweet tannin, stunning concentration and texture, medium body and a depth that is essentially unreal in a vintage such as this. The wine is a superb example of great winemaking under the most difficult circumstances. Unlike more recent Ausones, this should be reasonably drinkable in 5-6 years and yet be capable of lasting 25-30. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€3,095.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)Probably the wine of the vintage, once again. Only 9,000 bottles of the 2013 Ausone were produced, as crop size was 50% of normal. However, proprietor Alain Vauthier and his daughter certainly have proven a truly great wine can be produced in some of the most trying conditions Bordeaux wine producers have had to deal with over the last 20 years. Yields were only 22 hectoliters per hectare and the final blend was 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. The haunting aromas of wet rocks, spring flowers, blue and black fruits and forest floor are followed by an incredibly dense, attractive wine with sweet tannin, stunning concentration and texture, medium body and a depth that is essentially unreal in a vintage such as this. The wine is a superb example of great winemaking under the most difficult circumstances. Unlike more recent Ausones, this should be reasonably drinkable in 5-6 years and yet be capable of lasting 25-30. |
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€395.00 |
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Step into the exquisite world of Bordeaux wines with the Balestard La Tonnelle 2013. Crafted in the Saint-Émilion region by the prestigious Capdemourlin family, this celebrated vintage captures the unique terroir with elegance and complexity. Using a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Balestard La Tonnelle 2013 has been meticulously aged for 18 months in oak barrels—60% new and 40% one-year-old. This specific ageing process has allowed the wine to develop a robust structure, harmoniously balanced by velvety tannins. The wine boasts notes of ripe red fruits, hints of spice, and a persistent, minerally finish. Acclaimed wine critics have praised the Balestard La Tonnelle 2013 for its integrity, finesse, and exceptional ageing potential. Decant before serving to fully appreciate its depth and nuance. A magnificent embodiment of the capricious yet rewarding 2013 Bordeaux vintage. |
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€1,985.00 |
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Imbibe the exquisite Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013, a jewel from Pierre Bart, a seventh-generation winemaker from Burgundy, whose expertise heralds from the illustrious wine-making history of his family. Sourced from the compelling Bonnes-Mares terroir, this Pinot Noir enchants with a dazzling density. Hand-harvested from 30-year-old vines and matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, this wine's precision and balance are simply unrivalled. Expressing the unique mineralogy of the clay-limestone soils in its impressive structure, the Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 charms with enigmatic notes of black fruit, earth and spice, enlivened by a fresh acidity. An eloquent testament to the grandeur of Burgundy's terroir, this wine is a confluence of rare depth, longevity, and elegance. Awaken your senses with the Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013, a wine that reverberates with the splendid symphony of its origin. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€827.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely aromatic with blueberries, blackberries, and flowers. Full- bodied, dense, and rich yet agile and exciting. The tannins are seamless and beautiful. The finish shows stones and spices. The ancient mourvedre in the blend gives this wine elegance. Incredible depth. So drinkable now but goes on for minutes. Fantastic Hommage from a more challenging vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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€563.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2013 Belair-Monange from JP Moueix is adorned with a Merlot-driven bouquet as you would expect, albeit more plush than I anticipated: quite floral with rose petal littered over attractive redcurrant and black cherry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin. No, it is not quite as detailed as the 2013 Trotanoy and perhaps comes across a little pinched on the finish, nevertheless there is decent weight and body here, a fine structure, and if graced with a couple of years in bottle it should drink well for 12-15 years. Though not achieving the level of Trotanoy, this should still drink well for several years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€601.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(two-third Charmes and one-third Mazoyères): Bright ruby-red. Highly complex scents of black raspberry, wild faded rose, menthol, bitter chocolate and licorice. Juicy, spicy and round, with a firm spine of acidity invigorating the dark fruit, spice and floral flavors. Finishes lively and very long, with serious tannins buffered by mid-palate material. Strong juice! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,500.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques is one of the most expressive wines in this range. The inclusion of 40% whole clusters lends an extra dimension of aromatic lift and nuance. Sweet red cherry, crushed rocks and mint liven up the finish in an absolutely impeccable wine loaded with pedigree. Readers who can find the 2013 should not hesitate, as it is terrific. |
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€17,495.00 |
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Imbued with an eloquent expression of the terroir, Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2013 is a sublime offering from the esteemed Jean-Yves Bizot domaine. A master vintner and a purist to the core, Bizot cultivates his vines in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy without chemical intervention. This testament to Burgundian finesse is created from 100% Pinot Noir, grown on the lieu-dit 'Le Chapitre', one of the rare vineyards located in the Champagne region entitled to produce Bourgogne Rouge. The 2013 vintage graces the palate with a splendid balance of ripe cherry brightness underlined by humus and spice tones, further aged in oak barrels to integrate beautiful complexity. Its firm structure, coupled with lively acidity, presents an appealing length on the finish. Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2013 is indeed a stunning demonstration of the harmony between tradition and terroir, worthy of discerning palates seeking an authentic Burgundy experience. |
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€5,430.00 |
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Gather around aficionados, for we proudly present the splendid Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013, an excellent Burgundy red wine emanating from the esteemed vineyards of Jean-Yves Bizot. A revered craftsman of wine, Bizot hails from a family rooted in Viticulture since the 1800s, giving this wine unmatched pedigree. This distinguished vintage, rated a noteworthy 90 by Wine Spectator, hails from its namesake's vineyard in Vosne-Romanée, a French commune celebrated worldwide for its profound Pinot Noirs. Exuding an exquisite balance of fruit density and inherent minerality, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 was traditionally crafted with an unwavering regard for the land and natural yeast fermentation. This has fostered an authentic expression of terroir, steeped in elegant aromas and showcasing a marvellously long finish. Every sip is an encounter with the prodigal alchemy of nature alongside Bizot’s irrefutable skill, making Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 an absolute treasure amongst fine wines. This is a bottle destined to impress even the most discerning palates. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€1,650.00 |
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Vinous (95)Medium red. Exotic candied raspberry, game, rose petal and crushed stone on the come-hither nose. Delivers outstanding clarity of flavor without any hard edges, with the red berry and mineral flavors lifted by a floral topnote. Wonderfully refined and alive in the middle palate. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding building vibrant length. A prime example of an impeccably balanced 2013 that's not a fleshpot. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 17 (DC) |
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€843.00 |
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Decanter (17)Fresh, brambly nose. Dark and red fruit with a leafy note. Mid-palate is smooth and sweet. Firmness and length on the finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (JS) |
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€850.00 |
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James Suckling (92)A soft and silky Canon la Gaffeliere with chocolate, berry, and light mineral undertones. Medium body, juicy finish. Drink or hold. |
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