France - All White Wines
France is revered for its exceptional white wines, which showcase the country's rich winemaking heritage, diverse terroirs, and unwavering commitment to quality. Today, let us embark on a journey through the best white wines that France has to offer, exploring renowned vineyards and the regions that give birth to these extraordinary expressions.
In Burgundy, the appellations of Chablis, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet stand tall as the epitome of excellence in white wine production. Wineries such as Domaine Raveneau, Domaine Dauvissat, and Domaine Leflaive craft mesmerizing Chardonnays that capture the essence of the region's unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils. These wines exhibit precision, purity, and a remarkable balance of mineral notes, citrus flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Moving to the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are celebrated for their exceptional Sauvignon Blancs. Domaine Vacheron, Domaine Didier Dagueneau, and Domaine Pascal Jolivet create expressive and terroir-driven wines that showcase the region's distinct flinty minerality, zesty citrus, and herbaceous undertones.
Further northeast in France, in the region of Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Domaine Trimbach, and Domaine Weinbach produce stunning white wines from varietals like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. These wines display remarkable depth, aromatic complexity, and a balance between sweetness and acidity, reflecting the region's unique microclimates and granite-rich soils.
In Bordeaux, the region of Graves is renowned for its white wines, particularly those crafted from the classic grape varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Château Haut-Brion, Château Pape Clément, and Domaine de Chevalier are esteemed vineyards that produce rich and age-worthy white Bordeaux wines. These wines exhibit a beautiful interplay of tropical fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a touch of toasty oak.
Finally, in the Rhône Valley, the appellation of Condrieu shines as a beacon of excellence in Viognier production. Renowned vineyards such as Domaine Georges Vernay and Domaine Yves Cuilleron create remarkable Viognier wines that seduce the senses with their exotic aromas of apricot, peach, and delicate floral notes. These wines showcase richness, elegance, and a silky texture that lingers on the palate.
France - All White Wines
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With a proud heritage dating back to the 16th century, the Bourgeois family presents the exemplary Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Cote Monts Damnes 2019. This fine wine is cultivated in the steep sloping vineyards of Sancerre, located in the heart of France's famed Loire Valley. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it exemplifies the opulent terroir of the 'Cote des Monts Damnés', characterised by its Kimmeridgian marl soil.
The Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Cote Monts Damnes 2019 exhibits radiant notes of citrus, ripe pear and subtle flint, enveloped by a riveting minerality and impressively long finish. An expression of classic winemaking, it is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its purity and freshness. Such finesse is a testament to the Bourgeois family's dedication to producing wines that authentically communicate their unique place of origin. Enjoy this exquisite bottle of Sancerre today for a remarkable wine experience.
Inc. TAX€602.92 -
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise Blanc 2017. Crafted in the revered vineyards of Chavignol atop Sancerre's steeps, this unique single-estate Sauvignon Blanc echoes the refined and generations-long savoir-faire of the Bourgeois family. Enhanced to perfection in barriques, its maturation on fine lees results in a textured and richly nuanced palette that is synonymous with this iconic producer.
With its unmistakable crispness, hinting at the limestone-rich soils from where its grapes are harvested, it brilliantly embodies the depth and complexity of its terroir. This is a wine where each sip reveals notes of ripe citrus, alongside warm mineral undertones. A harmonic balance of intensity and freshness defines Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise Blanc 2017, making it not just a wine but an experience to savour. Touted by leading wine connoisseurs, this is truly an embodiment of pure and timeless Sancerre mastery.
Inc. TAX€832.62 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec displays a well defined and complex bouquet of ripe and concentrated fruits intertwined with chalky flavors. Dense and elegant on the palate, with a mouth-filling fruit and a perfect sweetness that counterbalances the raciness and firm mineral structure, this is a finesse-full and powerful Chenin with lots of salt and tension. A gorgeous, precise and vivacious wine with great aging potential.Inc. TAX€342.85 -
Inc. TAX€724.15 -
Vinous (96)
It might be delicate but the 2020 Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux is also rather succulent, coating the mouth with its sweet embrace. A combination of white flowers and nectarine creates an appealing perfume. There's a sense of energy that runs through the wine, providing a sense of direction and purpose. The core of sweetness (50–60g/L) doesn't tip over into lushness but is held together by its acidity and structure.Inc. TAX€686.30 -
Vinous (92)
The 2019 Sec Le Haut-Lieu is classy, polished and simply impeccable. Soft, silky contours wrap around a core of peach and lemon confit fruit. The first impression is all about texture. White flowers, pear and white pepper are some of the nuances that emerge over time, adding complexity, while clean, minerally notes grace the exquisite finish.Inc. TAX€603.97 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.Inc. TAX€556.38 -
Blend:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes:
The color is strong with golden yellow reflections. On the nose, the attack is powerful and deep, revealing notes of candied citrus, pineapple and elderflower. On the palate, aromatic complexity, finesse and persistence. The finish is carried by a fresh and delicate wood that gives way to the salinity of the terroir.Inc. TAX€286.38 -
Boasting a rich heritage, 'Les Quatre Piliers Chapitre I 2021' is an exquisite choice for discerning palates. This luxurious fine wine is meticulously crafted in the prestigious vineyards of France, emanating a divine harmony of flavours drawn directly from its terroir. The skill and passion of its winemaker, an embodiment of generational wisdom, bring this high-calibre libation to life.
'Les Quatre Piliers Chapitre I 2021' demonstrates an unrivalled complexity, achieved through traditional winemaking techniques. Its blend tantalises with fruity notes balanced by a refined acidity and culminates in a long, memorable finish. The ageing process in premium oak barrels furnishes the wine with subtle hints of vanilla and toasty notes, asserting a well-structured and rounded character.
Encapsulating excellence, 'Les Quatre Piliers Chapitre I 2021' defines a unique drinking experience, proving itself as an astonishing testament to fine winemaking. Discover the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship with this remarkable French wine.
Inc. TAX€325.72 -
Blend:
100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes:
Deep nose of verbena and fresh apricot. The fresh and slender mouth stretches with a saline persistence and a slightly brioche finish.Inc. TAX€329.58 -
An exquisite exemplar of elegance, the Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2018 embodies the craft of Loire Valley winemaking. The product of meticulous viniculture, this single vineyard Sancerre is grown in chalky clay soils, affording the Sauvignon Blanc grape the ideal conditions for full maturation. Head winemaker Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, the son of legendary Loire winemaker Didier Dagueneau, favours purity and precision in his wines, preferring minimal intervention in the cellar to let the unique terroir speak for itself. The result? An extraordinary minerality, bright acidity and elegant notes of citrus and white peach that have become synonymous with Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2018. As flirtatious as it is refined, this white ignites the senses with a harmonious blend of intensity, balance, and terroir-driven complexity. A delightful expressional masterpiece that confirms the Dagueneau family's reputation for producing unequalled Loire Valley whites.
Inc. TAX€917.32 -
Layered with depth, the Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2019, is an inimitable creation from the esteemed French winemaker Benjamin Dagueneau. Intricately crafted in the Sancerre region of the Loire Valley, this wine extols the verdant beauty of France's heartland. Enhanced by the region's distinct terroir, its grapes are grown on limestone-clay soil, contributing to its mesmerizing mineral characteristics.
Benjamin Dagueneau meticulously ages this exceptional wine in large oak barrels, imbuing it with undertones of subtle complexity. Devoted to biodynamic farming constructions, sustainability infuses every essence of its vintage. On the palate, this remarkable creation boasts an immaculate balance of vivacious flavours- creamy citrus, fragrant chive and leafy greens. Its finish is lingering and generous, a poised interplay of intensity and elegance.
If you desire an authentic and sophisticated expression of a Sancerre blanc, the Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2019 stands unrivalled.
Inc. TAX€1,007.39 -
Allow your senses to revel in the exquisite elegance of the Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021. Crafted by celebrated winemaker, Mark Angeli, this exemplary wine is born from the terroirs of Anjou, France. Angeli champions the bio-dynamic winemaking tradition within his 7-hectare vineyard. Hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes go through native yeast fermentation, revealing phenomenal complexity and charm of the Anjou region in every bottle.
The natural viticulture approach results in a wine that is intensely aromatic and beautifully balanced. Nunaced layers of ripe pear, crisp apple, and honey, intertwined with subtle mineral undertones, reach a crescendo in its long, captivating finish. Rarely does one encounter a Chenin Blanc with such compelling richness and vitality; it's a testament to Angeli's fervour for quality and authenticity. The Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021 represents the epitome of top-tier bio-dynamic winemaking. A veritable gourmet's delight - an enchanting addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. TAX€1,079.82 -
Vinous (90)
First harvested in 2014, this 10,000-vine plot was created by basically exploding large blocks of flint with dynamite to obtain a flint-rich vineyard full of large rocks. The result is a creamy, silken 2019 Pouilly-Fumé Barre à Mine that is welcoming; flavor-wise, it's all ground almonds and oyster shell with masses of acidity. There's a firmness on the finish due to the flinty soils, providing upright structure and freshness, but once again, as with other 2019s, the alcohol gets in the way of the finish. An appetizing yet structured wine.Inc. TAX€387.25 -
Vinous (93)
Produced from a flint site that needed to be blown up to make the terroir and made from relatively young vines, this is initially a tender and supple style with a whiff of gunsmoke/flint, a taut line of precision that runs through its core, a mere hint of green herbs reminding you that Pouilly is a Sauvignon producer and even a hint of white pepper. It's a powerful style that has an attractive sense of bitterness holding it together. At just 13%, this is wonderfully balanced, aromatic and driven in this vintage. You may even feel this sense of spice that warms the palate, almost like you've had a warming Indian curry - it's not the alcohol but something else - maybe it's the lint. Unique and intriguing.Inc. TAX€358.38 -
Vinous (85)
My birth year will not go down in history as the stuff of legends: a relatively cool year without much botrytis and a fairly low residual level for the 1981 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon. It's a touch smoky with some earthy characters alongside sweet apple. While it's sweet (76g/L) and round, it retains a surprising amount of tension, providing an almost refreshing finish. It's a fairly straightforward sweet style with modest length but it provided good milestone toasting.Inc. TAX€792.94 -
Inc. TAX€606.37 -
Vinous (94)
Hailing from a warm vintage that was one of the best in what would otherwise have been a fairly ordinary decade, the 1985 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is starting to take on a deep golden appearance, commencing to amber. It offers a gorgeous, suave texture and a very complex nose that's a touch oxidative but that adds a layer of additional intrigue: it's all nuts, raisins, walnuts, olives, warm pastry, cinnamon, cooked orange peel. It's round and sweet (95g/L) but not unctuous with richness on the mid-palate while retaining enough acidity to refresh the mouth on the long finish. A wine that is very comfortable in its own skin, providing a very relaxing experience.Inc. TAX€417.18 -
Inc. TAX€419.58 -
Inc. TAX€408.47 -
Inc. TAX€390.78 -
Vinous (92)
The 1994 Coteau du Layon offers an intriguing range of sweet tobacco, dried flowers, candied orange peel and earthy notes. Time in bottle has given the 1994 notable complexity, but it also retains a palpable sense of firmness that differentiates it from the lusher 1997 taste alongside it. Even though the 1994 has the depth and character of a 25 year-old Coteaux du Layon, it also has the sense of reserve that I find intriguing. It’s the sort of wine that demands the attention of the taster. The 1994 is a touch rustic, and yet immensely pleasing.Inc. TAX€321.18 -
Vinous (90)
Nineteen nighty six wasn't a legendary vintage unlike the season that would follow. The 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, a product of a fairly warm season, it is not overtly warm in its fruit profile with some lightly botrytised spice character, plus a rose-like scent, apricots and almonds. With just 76g/L of residual sugar it's not the sweetest interpretation, but its joy is its super smooth, refined texture. Medium length.Inc. TAX€472.38 -
Vinous (95)
Starting to take on a deep golden hue, the 1997 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is a sensuous sweet wine (92g/L of residual sugar) that offers ripe and concentrated flavors of apricot jam, cooked oranges botrytis-derived spices (60% of the fruit was affected by botrytis, a high proportion for this wine). It is intense, rich and honeyed, coating the palate with its sucrosity. There's just enough acidity here to keep things going but it does not have the vivacious refreshment of cooler years, providing a weightier, fully charged expression. The finish is lengthy and fragrant.Inc. TAX€641.58 -
Vinous (94)
The 1998 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon was made in a "classic year" with around 20% botrytis. There's rich apricot, baked apple, dried fruit and ground almond aromas. While it's sweet and caresses the focused mid-palate there's no heaviness and it finishes clean with a lovely burst of freshness; the scent of dried apricot fills the mouth. Drinking beautifully now but this can go on and on, based on Moulin Touchais's history for age-worthy wines.Inc. TAX€424.07 -
Inc. TAX€685.43
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Vinous (96)
A profound, challenging wine. Deep aromas and flavors of pear, quince, baked grapefruit, spice, touch of smoked honey and even tobacco. Racy and intense on the palate, with an underlying core of crushed stone throughout. This is elegant and vital, the very opposite of austere, while the finish is fresh and electric. Memorable and unique.Inc. TAX€950.92 -
Vinous (91)
This young Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is soft, round and mouthfilling. The fruit quality of the 2020 is concentrated and succulent without weight, but there's a light farmyardy character to the wine. Offering excellent grip and a fiery schist-derived finish. The alcohol (14.5%) is lightly warming but compared with some previous vintages, it's a little better judged.Inc. TAX€955.98 -
Inc. TAX€965.74 -
Inc. TAX€707.32
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With a proud heritage dating back to the 16th century, the Bourgeois family presents the exemplary Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Cote Monts Damnes 2019. This fine wine is cultivated in the steep sloping vineyards of Sancerre, located in the heart of France's famed Loire Valley. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it exemplifies the opulent terroir of the 'Cote des Monts Damnés', characterised by its Kimmeridgian marl soil.
The Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Cote Monts Damnes 2019 exhibits radiant notes of citrus, ripe pear and subtle flint, enveloped by a riveting minerality and impressively long finish. An expression of classic winemaking, it is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its purity and freshness. Such finesse is a testament to the Bourgeois family's dedication to producing wines that authentically communicate their unique place of origin. Enjoy this exquisite bottle of Sancerre today for a remarkable wine experience.
In Bond€480.00 -
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise Blanc 2017. Crafted in the revered vineyards of Chavignol atop Sancerre's steeps, this unique single-estate Sauvignon Blanc echoes the refined and generations-long savoir-faire of the Bourgeois family. Enhanced to perfection in barriques, its maturation on fine lees results in a textured and richly nuanced palette that is synonymous with this iconic producer.
With its unmistakable crispness, hinting at the limestone-rich soils from where its grapes are harvested, it brilliantly embodies the depth and complexity of its terroir. This is a wine where each sip reveals notes of ripe citrus, alongside warm mineral undertones. A harmonic balance of intensity and freshness defines Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise Blanc 2017, making it not just a wine but an experience to savour. Touted by leading wine connoisseurs, this is truly an embodiment of pure and timeless Sancerre mastery.
In Bond€649.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec displays a well defined and complex bouquet of ripe and concentrated fruits intertwined with chalky flavors. Dense and elegant on the palate, with a mouth-filling fruit and a perfect sweetness that counterbalances the raciness and firm mineral structure, this is a finesse-full and powerful Chenin with lots of salt and tension. A gorgeous, precise and vivacious wine with great aging potential.In Bond€267.00 -
In Bond€581.00
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Vinous (96)
It might be delicate but the 2020 Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux is also rather succulent, coating the mouth with its sweet embrace. A combination of white flowers and nectarine creates an appealing perfume. There's a sense of energy that runs through the wine, providing a sense of direction and purpose. The core of sweetness (50–60g/L) doesn't tip over into lushness but is held together by its acidity and structure.In Bond€527.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2019 Sec Le Haut-Lieu is classy, polished and simply impeccable. Soft, silky contours wrap around a core of peach and lemon confit fruit. The first impression is all about texture. White flowers, pear and white pepper are some of the nuances that emerge over time, adding complexity, while clean, minerally notes grace the exquisite finish.In Bond€466.00 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2018 Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux Première Trie is pure, deep and flinty on the concentrated nose, with very fine oak, toffee and potted ginger aromas. Lush, sweet and generous yet precise and crystalline on the palate, it features very fine tannins, lingering salinity and positive energy. This is a compact, persistent, tightly woven and stimulating Chenin from the Le Mont terroir that reveals firm, tensioned structure and a young finish with potential to improve and refine. Tasted in May 2019.In Bond€445.00 -
Blend:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes:
The color is strong with golden yellow reflections. On the nose, the attack is powerful and deep, revealing notes of candied citrus, pineapple and elderflower. On the palate, aromatic complexity, finesse and persistence. The finish is carried by a fresh and delicate wood that gives way to the salinity of the terroir.In Bond€220.00 -
Boasting a rich heritage, 'Les Quatre Piliers Chapitre I 2021' is an exquisite choice for discerning palates. This luxurious fine wine is meticulously crafted in the prestigious vineyards of France, emanating a divine harmony of flavours drawn directly from its terroir. The skill and passion of its winemaker, an embodiment of generational wisdom, bring this high-calibre libation to life.
'Les Quatre Piliers Chapitre I 2021' demonstrates an unrivalled complexity, achieved through traditional winemaking techniques. Its blend tantalises with fruity notes balanced by a refined acidity and culminates in a long, memorable finish. The ageing process in premium oak barrels furnishes the wine with subtle hints of vanilla and toasty notes, asserting a well-structured and rounded character.
Encapsulating excellence, 'Les Quatre Piliers Chapitre I 2021' defines a unique drinking experience, proving itself as an astonishing testament to fine winemaking. Discover the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship with this remarkable French wine.
In Bond€249.00 -
Blend:
100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes:
Deep nose of verbena and fresh apricot. The fresh and slender mouth stretches with a saline persistence and a slightly brioche finish.In Bond€256.00 -
An exquisite exemplar of elegance, the Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2018 embodies the craft of Loire Valley winemaking. The product of meticulous viniculture, this single vineyard Sancerre is grown in chalky clay soils, affording the Sauvignon Blanc grape the ideal conditions for full maturation. Head winemaker Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, the son of legendary Loire winemaker Didier Dagueneau, favours purity and precision in his wines, preferring minimal intervention in the cellar to let the unique terroir speak for itself. The result? An extraordinary minerality, bright acidity and elegant notes of citrus and white peach that have become synonymous with Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2018. As flirtatious as it is refined, this white ignites the senses with a harmonious blend of intensity, balance, and terroir-driven complexity. A delightful expressional masterpiece that confirms the Dagueneau family's reputation for producing unequalled Loire Valley whites.
In Bond€742.00 -
Layered with depth, the Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2019, is an inimitable creation from the esteemed French winemaker Benjamin Dagueneau. Intricately crafted in the Sancerre region of the Loire Valley, this wine extols the verdant beauty of France's heartland. Enhanced by the region's distinct terroir, its grapes are grown on limestone-clay soil, contributing to its mesmerizing mineral characteristics.
Benjamin Dagueneau meticulously ages this exceptional wine in large oak barrels, imbuing it with undertones of subtle complexity. Devoted to biodynamic farming constructions, sustainability infuses every essence of its vintage. On the palate, this remarkable creation boasts an immaculate balance of vivacious flavours- creamy citrus, fragrant chive and leafy greens. Its finish is lingering and generous, a poised interplay of intensity and elegance.
If you desire an authentic and sophisticated expression of a Sancerre blanc, the Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau Sancerre En Chailloux 2019 stands unrivalled.
In Bond€821.00 -
Allow your senses to revel in the exquisite elegance of the Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021. Crafted by celebrated winemaker, Mark Angeli, this exemplary wine is born from the terroirs of Anjou, France. Angeli champions the bio-dynamic winemaking tradition within his 7-hectare vineyard. Hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes go through native yeast fermentation, revealing phenomenal complexity and charm of the Anjou region in every bottle.
The natural viticulture approach results in a wine that is intensely aromatic and beautifully balanced. Nunaced layers of ripe pear, crisp apple, and honey, intertwined with subtle mineral undertones, reach a crescendo in its long, captivating finish. Rarely does one encounter a Chenin Blanc with such compelling richness and vitality; it's a testament to Angeli's fervour for quality and authenticity. The Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021 represents the epitome of top-tier bio-dynamic winemaking. A veritable gourmet's delight - an enchanting addition to any fine wine collection.
In Bond€855.00 -
Vinous (90)
First harvested in 2014, this 10,000-vine plot was created by basically exploding large blocks of flint with dynamite to obtain a flint-rich vineyard full of large rocks. The result is a creamy, silken 2019 Pouilly-Fumé Barre à Mine that is welcoming; flavor-wise, it's all ground almonds and oyster shell with masses of acidity. There's a firmness on the finish due to the flinty soils, providing upright structure and freshness, but once again, as with other 2019s, the alcohol gets in the way of the finish. An appetizing yet structured wine.In Bond€304.00 -
Vinous (93)
Produced from a flint site that needed to be blown up to make the terroir and made from relatively young vines, this is initially a tender and supple style with a whiff of gunsmoke/flint, a taut line of precision that runs through its core, a mere hint of green herbs reminding you that Pouilly is a Sauvignon producer and even a hint of white pepper. It's a powerful style that has an attractive sense of bitterness holding it together. At just 13%, this is wonderfully balanced, aromatic and driven in this vintage. You may even feel this sense of spice that warms the palate, almost like you've had a warming Indian curry - it's not the alcohol but something else - maybe it's the lint. Unique and intriguing.In Bond€280.00 -
Vinous (85)
My birth year will not go down in history as the stuff of legends: a relatively cool year without much botrytis and a fairly low residual level for the 1981 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon. It's a touch smoky with some earthy characters alongside sweet apple. While it's sweet (76g/L) and round, it retains a surprising amount of tension, providing an almost refreshing finish. It's a fairly straightforward sweet style with modest length but it provided good milestone toasting.In Bond€616.00 -
In Bond€468.00
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Vinous (94)
Hailing from a warm vintage that was one of the best in what would otherwise have been a fairly ordinary decade, the 1985 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is starting to take on a deep golden appearance, commencing to amber. It offers a gorgeous, suave texture and a very complex nose that's a touch oxidative but that adds a layer of additional intrigue: it's all nuts, raisins, walnuts, olives, warm pastry, cinnamon, cooked orange peel. It's round and sweet (95g/L) but not unctuous with richness on the mid-palate while retaining enough acidity to refresh the mouth on the long finish. A wine that is very comfortable in its own skin, providing a very relaxing experience.In Bond€329.00 -
In Bond€331.00
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In Bond€318.00
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In Bond€307.00
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Vinous (92)
The 1994 Coteau du Layon offers an intriguing range of sweet tobacco, dried flowers, candied orange peel and earthy notes. Time in bottle has given the 1994 notable complexity, but it also retains a palpable sense of firmness that differentiates it from the lusher 1997 taste alongside it. Even though the 1994 has the depth and character of a 25 year-old Coteaux du Layon, it also has the sense of reserve that I find intriguing. It’s the sort of wine that demands the attention of the taster. The 1994 is a touch rustic, and yet immensely pleasing.In Bond€249.00 -
Vinous (90)
Nineteen nighty six wasn't a legendary vintage unlike the season that would follow. The 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, a product of a fairly warm season, it is not overtly warm in its fruit profile with some lightly botrytised spice character, plus a rose-like scent, apricots and almonds. With just 76g/L of residual sugar it's not the sweetest interpretation, but its joy is its super smooth, refined texture. Medium length.In Bond€375.00 -
Vinous (95)
Starting to take on a deep golden hue, the 1997 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is a sensuous sweet wine (92g/L of residual sugar) that offers ripe and concentrated flavors of apricot jam, cooked oranges botrytis-derived spices (60% of the fruit was affected by botrytis, a high proportion for this wine). It is intense, rich and honeyed, coating the palate with its sucrosity. There's just enough acidity here to keep things going but it does not have the vivacious refreshment of cooler years, providing a weightier, fully charged expression. The finish is lengthy and fragrant.In Bond€516.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 1998 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon was made in a "classic year" with around 20% botrytis. There's rich apricot, baked apple, dried fruit and ground almond aromas. While it's sweet and caresses the focused mid-palate there's no heaviness and it finishes clean with a lovely burst of freshness; the scent of dried apricot fills the mouth. Drinking beautifully now but this can go on and on, based on Moulin Touchais's history for age-worthy wines.In Bond€331.00 -
In Bond€560.00
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Vinous (96)
A profound, challenging wine. Deep aromas and flavors of pear, quince, baked grapefruit, spice, touch of smoked honey and even tobacco. Racy and intense on the palate, with an underlying core of crushed stone throughout. This is elegant and vital, the very opposite of austere, while the finish is fresh and electric. Memorable and unique.In Bond€770.00 -
Vinous (91)
This young Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is soft, round and mouthfilling. The fruit quality of the 2020 is concentrated and succulent without weight, but there's a light farmyardy character to the wine. Offering excellent grip and a fiery schist-derived finish. The alcohol (14.5%) is lightly warming but compared with some previous vintages, it's a little better judged.In Bond€778.00 -
In Bond€786.00
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In Bond€567.00
