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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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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€1,063.75 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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€2,566.38 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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€747.76 |
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Burghound (92)(Outstanding) Along with the Blanchots this is the most floral wine in the range with its elegant nose of pear, apple, spice and soft apricot nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to be persuasive. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious and very rounded medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length on the mouth coating and powerful finish. While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€1,155.88 |
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Burghound (92)(Outstanding) Along with the Blanchots this is the most floral wine in the range with its elegant nose of pear, apple, spice and soft apricot nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to be persuasive. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious and very rounded medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length on the mouth coating and powerful finish. While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,016.09 |
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Vinous (92-94)Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2013 Chablis Blanchot races across the palate with gorgeous richness and pure intensity. White and yellow peach, spice, jasmine and lemon oil are some of the many notes that flesh out in this utterly captivating and expressive Chablis from Raveneau. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€4,616.87 |
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Vinous (92-94)Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2013 Chablis Blanchot races across the palate with gorgeous richness and pure intensity. White and yellow peach, spice, jasmine and lemon oil are some of the many notes that flesh out in this utterly captivating and expressive Chablis from Raveneau. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€945.73 |
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Vinous (94)The 2013 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru from Domaine Raveneau sports lucid green tints in the glass. It has what you might describe as a “mean” nose, hints of fresh limes, gooseberry and petrichor. Plenty of mineralité here. Moderate intensity, tight at first, this Valmur requires a few minutes to find its groove, delivering stem ginger-tinged citric peel with a slightly oiliness towards the finish that is surprising given the growing season. Quite penetrating on the close. This is excellent, yet it deserves more bottle age. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ID)) |
Inc. TAX
€662.92 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)Bright, pale yellow. Lively lemon, tangerine, mango and papaya aromas are complicated by menthol and smoky botrytis. Sweet, silky and suave, delivering enticing, very pure flavors of peach nectar, guava and honey. This offers plenty of volume and richness without excess weight and finishes with sneaky length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€687.42 |
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Discover the opulence of the Rene Bouvier Marsannay Blanc Clos 2013. This exquisite Chardonnay hails from Marsannay, the northern gateway of Burgundy's illustrious Côte de Nuits. Renowned winemaker Rene Bouvier has crafted this wine with meticulous attention, ageing it in oak barrels for 12 months to enhance its depth and richness. However, the use of oak is restrained, allowing the pure, vibrant fruit to shine through. The 2013 vintage - an exceptional year for white Burgundy - endows the wine with beautiful acidity, complemented by luscious apple, pear, and citrus notes, augmented by a whisper of minerality. The grandeur of Rene Bouvier's winemaking philosophy is showcased in every bottle, emphasising respect for the terroir and dedication to expressing its specific character. Savour the Rene Bouvier Marsannay Blanc Clos 2013 - a testament to authentic French viniculture. |
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Rhone | 5 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€131.69 |
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Vinous (92)Greenish yellow. High-pitched, minerally citrus and orchard fruit aromas show excellent clarity and a hint of pungent flowers. Concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering juicy Meyer lemon and green apple flavors plus a touch of anise. Finishes silky and seamless, with repeating mineral and floral notes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,946.77 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2013 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc offers a payload of grapefruit, guava and melon aromas that are beautifully integrated with the oak. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very harmonious with a hint of sour lemon that complements that subtle tropical tone. It slips down the throat with ease, completing a gorgeous white Bordeaux. If you are intent on buying just one wine in this off-vintage, this is the one I would load up on. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€947.17 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)The 2013 Suduiraut is magnificent. A bold, direct Sauternes, the 2013 hits the palate with an exotic mélange of apricot jam, lychee, spices, mint and honey. One of the bigger, deeper wines of the vintage, the Suduiraut is firing on all cylinders today. This is a great showing. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-96 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€516.78 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)The 2013 Suduiraut is magnificent. A bold, direct Sauternes, the 2013 hits the palate with an exotic mélange of apricot jam, lychee, spices, mint and honey. One of the bigger, deeper wines of the vintage, the Suduiraut is firing on all cylinders today. This is a great showing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,244.96 |
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Vinous (91-93)(Morey vinifies fruit from his three sources separately; two of the lots finished their malos in January, the other at the end of April; 4.8 grams per liter acidity): Pure, vibrant aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, acacia flower and clove. Dense and chewy on the palate, with brisk lemony acidity framing and carrying the fruit. Not a hugely concentrated Batard but smooth and nicely delineated, with a lovely echoing spicy aftertaste. |
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Alsace | 4 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€992.65 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)As readers know Trimbach's iconic Clos Sainte Hune comes from a 1.67 hectare plot on the Grand Cru Rosacker but is sold as Clos Ste Hune since 1919. The densely planted vines are pretty old (more than 50 years on average), with the oldest planted in the 1940s and the youngest in the 1980s. Bottled, like all the prestigious wines of Trimbach in April 2014, the 2013 Riesling Clos Ste Hune shows a very clear and deep, dusty/smoky, mineral nose which impressively reflects the Muschelkalk terroir. Rich, precise and pure also on the nobly textured and highly elegant palate this expressive and full-bodied Riesling is penetrating mineral and piquant but also very juicy. The finish is extremely long and complex. Very promising and stunningly accessible already. However, this wine won't be in the market before 2019/20. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€3,280.42 |
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Indulge in the meticulously crafted splendour of Vincent Dancer Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee 2013; a wine of remarkable prestige produced in the revered appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, renowned for its distinguished white wines. This unique wine, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, is a testament to Vincent Dancer's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the unadulterated expression of terroir in every bottle. Expressing distinct nuances associated with its vineyard origins, this offering from the 2013 vintage entices with complex hints of citrus, white flowers, and a criteria minerality. Its well-integrated oak use is testament to Dancer's mastery of elevage, resulting in a wine that is both textured and refined. A standout producer in his field, Vincent Dancer, originally an Alsatian, established his namesake domain in 1996, quickly garnering global recognition for his finely tuned expression of Burgundy's diverse climats. Partake in the exquisite complexity of Vincent Dancer Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee 2013, a true embodiment of Burgundian elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€3,302.77 |
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Vinous (93)Bright, pale yellow. Less fruity and exotic than the Montée de Tonnerre, hinting at oyster shell on the nose. Sappy, chewy and concentrated but quite dry; distinctly more stony and mineral than the Montée de Tonnerre and every bit as long. This struck me as like a mini-Clos. An outstanding and ageworthy 2013 but it's not especially austere today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€666.89 |
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Vinous (95)Pale yellow. Higher-pitched on the nose than the Preuses, offering strong oyster-shell minerality lifted by lavender and violet nuances. Densely packed, tactile and suave, displaying outstanding energy and inner-mouth citrussy lift. Comes across as less violent than the Preuses, and more perfumed on the palate. Finishes with oustanding length and a magically light touch. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€919.98 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses has an austere, wet granite, nettle and saline nose that is nicely poised. The palate is fresh and crisp with a keen line of acidity, a potent marine influence here with bundles of crisp Granny Smith apples mixed with lemongrass and lime toward the tensile finish. This is one of the best wines from William Fevre in 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€869.58 |
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Vinous (92-95)(production here was just 22 hectoliters per hectare, according to Didier Seguier): Pale, green-tinged yellow. Lemon, lime, white pepper, menthol, botanical herbs and powdered stone on the enticing nose and palate. Densely packed, chewy and tactile; a bit smaller-scaled than the Vaudesir but strong integrated acidity perfectly balances the wine's sweetness and gives the palate outstanding cut. The very long, palate-staining finish conveys a strong impression of dusty extract. Great potential here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
€879.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,120.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
In Bond
€620.00 |
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Burghound (92)(Outstanding) Along with the Blanchots this is the most floral wine in the range with its elegant nose of pear, apple, spice and soft apricot nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to be persuasive. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious and very rounded medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length on the mouth coating and powerful finish. While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
In Bond
€957.00 |
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Burghound (92)(Outstanding) Along with the Blanchots this is the most floral wine in the range with its elegant nose of pear, apple, spice and soft apricot nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to be persuasive. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious and very rounded medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length on the mouth coating and powerful finish. While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€843.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2013 Chablis Blanchot races across the palate with gorgeous richness and pure intensity. White and yellow peach, spice, jasmine and lemon oil are some of the many notes that flesh out in this utterly captivating and expressive Chablis from Raveneau. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€3,825.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2013 Chablis Blanchot races across the palate with gorgeous richness and pure intensity. White and yellow peach, spice, jasmine and lemon oil are some of the many notes that flesh out in this utterly captivating and expressive Chablis from Raveneau. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€785.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2013 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru from Domaine Raveneau sports lucid green tints in the glass. It has what you might describe as a “mean” nose, hints of fresh limes, gooseberry and petrichor. Plenty of mineralité here. Moderate intensity, tight at first, this Valmur requires a few minutes to find its groove, delivering stem ginger-tinged citric peel with a slightly oiliness towards the finish that is surprising given the growing season. Quite penetrating on the close. This is excellent, yet it deserves more bottle age. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
€530.00 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)Bright, pale yellow. Lively lemon, tangerine, mango and papaya aromas are complicated by menthol and smoky botrytis. Sweet, silky and suave, delivering enticing, very pure flavors of peach nectar, guava and honey. This offers plenty of volume and richness without excess weight and finishes with sneaky length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€528.00 |
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Discover the opulence of the Rene Bouvier Marsannay Blanc Clos 2013. This exquisite Chardonnay hails from Marsannay, the northern gateway of Burgundy's illustrious Côte de Nuits. Renowned winemaker Rene Bouvier has crafted this wine with meticulous attention, ageing it in oak barrels for 12 months to enhance its depth and richness. However, the use of oak is restrained, allowing the pure, vibrant fruit to shine through. The 2013 vintage - an exceptional year for white Burgundy - endows the wine with beautiful acidity, complemented by luscious apple, pear, and citrus notes, augmented by a whisper of minerality. The grandeur of Rene Bouvier's winemaking philosophy is showcased in every bottle, emphasising respect for the terroir and dedication to expressing its specific character. Savour the Rene Bouvier Marsannay Blanc Clos 2013 - a testament to authentic French viniculture. |
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Rhone | 5 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€106.00 |
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Vinous (92)Greenish yellow. High-pitched, minerally citrus and orchard fruit aromas show excellent clarity and a hint of pungent flowers. Concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering juicy Meyer lemon and green apple flavors plus a touch of anise. Finishes silky and seamless, with repeating mineral and floral notes. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,585.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2013 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc offers a payload of grapefruit, guava and melon aromas that are beautifully integrated with the oak. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very harmonious with a hint of sour lemon that complements that subtle tropical tone. It slips down the throat with ease, completing a gorgeous white Bordeaux. If you are intent on buying just one wine in this off-vintage, this is the one I would load up on. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€752.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)The 2013 Suduiraut is magnificent. A bold, direct Sauternes, the 2013 hits the palate with an exotic mélange of apricot jam, lychee, spices, mint and honey. One of the bigger, deeper wines of the vintage, the Suduiraut is firing on all cylinders today. This is a great showing. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 94-96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€412.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)The 2013 Suduiraut is magnificent. A bold, direct Sauternes, the 2013 hits the palate with an exotic mélange of apricot jam, lychee, spices, mint and honey. One of the bigger, deeper wines of the vintage, the Suduiraut is firing on all cylinders today. This is a great showing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,030.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(Morey vinifies fruit from his three sources separately; two of the lots finished their malos in January, the other at the end of April; 4.8 grams per liter acidity): Pure, vibrant aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, acacia flower and clove. Dense and chewy on the palate, with brisk lemony acidity framing and carrying the fruit. Not a hugely concentrated Batard but smooth and nicely delineated, with a lovely echoing spicy aftertaste. |
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Alsace | 4 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€821.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)As readers know Trimbach's iconic Clos Sainte Hune comes from a 1.67 hectare plot on the Grand Cru Rosacker but is sold as Clos Ste Hune since 1919. The densely planted vines are pretty old (more than 50 years on average), with the oldest planted in the 1940s and the youngest in the 1980s. Bottled, like all the prestigious wines of Trimbach in April 2014, the 2013 Riesling Clos Ste Hune shows a very clear and deep, dusty/smoky, mineral nose which impressively reflects the Muschelkalk terroir. Rich, precise and pure also on the nobly textured and highly elegant palate this expressive and full-bodied Riesling is penetrating mineral and piquant but also very juicy. The finish is extremely long and complex. Very promising and stunningly accessible already. However, this wine won't be in the market before 2019/20. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€2,715.00 |
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Indulge in the meticulously crafted splendour of Vincent Dancer Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee 2013; a wine of remarkable prestige produced in the revered appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, renowned for its distinguished white wines. This unique wine, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, is a testament to Vincent Dancer's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the unadulterated expression of terroir in every bottle. Expressing distinct nuances associated with its vineyard origins, this offering from the 2013 vintage entices with complex hints of citrus, white flowers, and a criteria minerality. Its well-integrated oak use is testament to Dancer's mastery of elevage, resulting in a wine that is both textured and refined. A standout producer in his field, Vincent Dancer, originally an Alsatian, established his namesake domain in 1996, quickly garnering global recognition for his finely tuned expression of Burgundy's diverse climats. Partake in the exquisite complexity of Vincent Dancer Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee 2013, a true embodiment of Burgundian elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,715.00 |
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Vinous (93)Bright, pale yellow. Less fruity and exotic than the Montée de Tonnerre, hinting at oyster shell on the nose. Sappy, chewy and concentrated but quite dry; distinctly more stony and mineral than the Montée de Tonnerre and every bit as long. This struck me as like a mini-Clos. An outstanding and ageworthy 2013 but it's not especially austere today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€552.00 |
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Vinous (95)Pale yellow. Higher-pitched on the nose than the Preuses, offering strong oyster-shell minerality lifted by lavender and violet nuances. Densely packed, tactile and suave, displaying outstanding energy and inner-mouth citrussy lift. Comes across as less violent than the Preuses, and more perfumed on the palate. Finishes with oustanding length and a magically light touch. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
€748.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses has an austere, wet granite, nettle and saline nose that is nicely poised. The palate is fresh and crisp with a keen line of acidity, a potent marine influence here with bundles of crisp Granny Smith apples mixed with lemongrass and lime toward the tensile finish. This is one of the best wines from William Fevre in 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
In Bond
€706.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)(production here was just 22 hectoliters per hectare, according to Didier Seguier): Pale, green-tinged yellow. Lemon, lime, white pepper, menthol, botanical herbs and powdered stone on the enticing nose and palate. Densely packed, chewy and tactile; a bit smaller-scaled than the Vaudesir but strong integrated acidity perfectly balances the wine's sweetness and gives the palate outstanding cut. The very long, palate-staining finish conveys a strong impression of dusty extract. Great potential here. |
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