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 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,815.05 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined and focused bouquet. The oak initially feels loud, displaying toasty notes that admittedly marry well with the reduction, and then, magically, it coalesces and becomes more and more vivid and animated with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, and then flavors of mango, clementine and a touch of ginger reflect the precocity of the growing season. It feels a little heavy toward the finish, possibly with some botrytized fruit, but it develops precision with aeration. Very promising. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€874.28 |
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Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015, a classic Burgundy richness hailing from the iconic Parent Estate in Pommard, embodies the epitome of refined sophistication. Crafted by Anne Parent, a pioneer of organic winemaking, this collector's gem speaks volumes of her expertise in producing outstanding expressions. Grown in the revered Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for its idyllic limestone-clay soils, the parcel yields opulent Chardonnay grapes. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification in oak barrels, a sensitive technique that infuses the wine with unmatched elegance. This Grand Cru delivers exquisite minerality, complemented by a sublime honeyed fruit palate that gracefully subsides into a prolonged finish. These sublime nuances render the Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015 an irresistible indulgence for any wine enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€196.21 |
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Crafted in the scenic hills of Burgundy, Pied Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Charmois 2015 is éminence grise among fine wines. This sublime quality is proudly upheld by a well-established family of vine growers, earning Maison Mont Chauve reputation for excellence. Considered distinctive for its mineral freshness unified with a luxurious body, this revered white wine is made using 100% Chardonnay grapes and aged in French oak barrels, stimulating an unparalleled complexity of flavour. Essences of orchard fruits delicately intertwine with expressive floral notes allowing for a delightfully long finish. Revered by connoisseurs, the Pied Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Charmois 2015 masterfully encapsulates elegant citrus and nuanced oak, emanating Burgundy's heart and soul. Its unique burgundian terroir echoes in every sip, offering an unrivalled taste experience. Grown, vinified, and bottled in France, this wine perfectly illustrates the artisanal spirit of Pied Mont Chauve... |
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Jura | 2 | - |
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€743.44 |
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From the esteemed Jura region of France, the Pignier Vin Jaune 2015 is a captivating wine that connoisseurs are sure to savour. This distinctive varietal is produced by Domaine Pignier, a seventh-generation family-run vineyard renowned for their artisan biodynamic wines. Highly indicative of their time-honoured practices is the unique vinification process; following fermentation in aged oak barrels, the Pignier Vin Jaune 2015 is matured sous-voile, under a veil of yeast, for a minimum of six years and three months according to appellation laws. This process lends the Pignier Vin Jaune 2015 an exceptional character, showing exquisite complexity on the nose and the palate. It offers a sensory journey with notes of roasted nuts, exotic spices, and preserved citruses, married beautifully with a bold minerality and an incredible length. Enjoy this amber nectar that truly epitomises the artistry and craftsmanship of Domaine Pignier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€2,601.73 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is a magical wine, offering up a youthfully reserved bouquet of lemon oil, preserved citrus, white flowers, subtle oak vanillin, wheat toast and a smoky top note. On the palate, the wine is searingly intense, with superb concentration, lovely depth and dimension and incredible energy in this ripe white Burgundy vintage. Unsurprisingly, this is the most tensile, vertical wine in the Ramonet cellars this year and will benefit accordingly from bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€728.09 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Ramonet’s 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères reveals a classy and reserved bouquet of wet stones, lime zest, Meyer lemon and iodine, framed by creamy new oak. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, layered and deep at the core, with lovely textural glossiness and detail underpinned by succulent acidity. The lieu-dit of Les Enseignères sits just below Bâtard-Montrachet, and this seems to have been a favored neighborhood in 2015, perhaps because the deeper soils retained sufficient water to preclude significant vine stress. Indeed, this is the domaine's standout Villages-level wine in 2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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€2,914.38 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre has a tightly wound bouquet with a slight fumé note at first, then a trace of sea cave and a tang of the sea. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity. This has wonderful harmony, a dash of nutmeg and spice that emerges toward the finish and a very persistent aftertaste that will not go away (not that you want it to). This is an outstanding Montée de Tonnerre destined to give a lot of Chablis-lovers a lot of pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (WA) |
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€364.21 |
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Wine Advocate (87-89)The 2015 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos has a pleasant peach and nectarine scented bouquet that might not sing of Chablis, but is attractive in a rather obvious way. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight viscosity on the entry, hints of praline and almond towards the finish. It is attractive, but drink it in its youth. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,301.82 |
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Allow us to introduce the masterful Rene-Jean Dard & Francios Ribo Crozes-Hermitage Pe de Loup Blanc 2015. This exceptional white wine originates from the northern Rhône region of France, created from 100% marsanne grapes, well-known for their deep colour and profound depth. Forged by the dynamic duo of Rene-Jean Dard and Francios Ribo, the distinctive terroir of Crozes-Hermitage imparts a mineral-rich elegance upon this highly regarded vintage. This wine carefully pays homage to the traditions of the Crozes-Hermitage region, embodying natural winemaking principles and minimal intervention methods to exude a pure, expressive character. A meticulously composed wine, the Rene-Jean Dard & Francios Ribo Crozes-Hermitage Pe de Loup Blanc 2015 witnesses slow fermentation and ageing in oak, resulting in a harmonious balance of acidity and fruit.
On the palate, it presents an enchanting array of ripe, yellow fruits, almonds, and subtle honeyed notes mingling with a creamy texture and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. The excellence of Rene-Jean Dard & Francios Ribo in every glass. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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€361.98 |
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James Suckling (97-98)The is a phenomenal wine with dried pineapple and pear aromas and flavors. Full, very sweet. Incredible depth and power. Super complex. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,472.77 |
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Vinous (92)22 months of élevage): Bright light yellow. A sexy touch of reduction to the aromas of ripe peach, marzipan and flinty minerality. A bomb of sweet yellow fruits on the palate, with complicating notes of nuts and marzipan. This very rich, ripe, plush wine shows terrific depth and its very long, surprisingly vibrant finish avoids the phenolic edge of the Les Reisses Vieilles Vignes. Harmonious and classy already, this wine will be even better after it's had the chance to lose some of its baby fat. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€1,095.18 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Composed of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, the Smith Haut Lafitte 2015 Blanc has an incredibly compelling nose of ripe apricots, passion fruit, honeyed lemons and crushed stones with a hint of lime blossoms. Medium-bodied, super intense and super minerally, the palate sings of stone fruit and citrus layers with plenty of zip and zing, finishing with incredible persistence, alluring fruitiness and a savory contrast that will keep you reaching for another glass. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€327.18 |
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Alsace | 4 | 97+ (VN) |
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€1,027.60 |
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Vinous (97+)Bright golden-tinged straw-yellow. Enticing nose of yellow apple, mirabelle, crystallized ginger and white flowers, complicated by lemony minerality. Dense, fresh and juicy, displaying outstanding sugar-acid balance and an opulent mouthfeel that is nicely lifted by penetrating notes of mirabelle, lime, wet stones, lemon peel and almond. While this enters sweet, it finishes very clean and dry. Boasts one of the most fragrant, prettiest and most forward noses I recall in a young CSH. |
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Alsace | 6 | 95+ (VN) |
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€631.67 |
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Vinous (95+)Vibrant straw-green. The penetrating, explosive nose offers yellow apple, musky ginger, flint and chamomile. Dense, sappy and highly concentrated; peach and balsamic flavors are complicated by a hint of crystallized citrus peel. Displays lovely balance from start to very long finish. This is a noteworthy step up in concentration and complexity from Trimbach’s Mandelberg and Schlossberg Rieslings, however delightful those last two wines are in 2015. In keeping with the hot, dry 2015 vintage, this strikes me as sweeter than usual for the Fréderic Emile, though by the time it goes on sale in seven or eight years, it will taste less sweet than it is today. Clearly, the berries and bunches were extremely small in 2015, and so the wine is especially concentrated, rich and glyceral, all of which contribute a dimension of sweetness. However, the small berries didn’t give much juice and only 26,000 bottles were produced in 2015, instead of the more usual 40,000. Always a blend of grapes grown in the Geisberg and Osterberg sites, the wine’s makeup in 2015 is about 60/40 in favor of the Osterberg, but not surprisingly, the Geisberg’s presence really comes through in a hot year like 2015. I personally like it more when the Osterberg stands out, but that said, this is a really outstanding wine in the making, one of the best young FEs I have memory of. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€544.62 |
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Vinous (91)(14% alcohol with 4.7 g/l acidity and a low pH): Bright yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of ripe stone fruits and smoky silex. Thick, quite dry and powerful, with tactile saline minerality conveying a strong impression of dusty extract. Impressive buffering material here. Finishes strong and long. These vines were harvested on August 30, said enologist Julien Desplans, who believes that this wine will evolve in bottle for at least 12 years. He noted that the 2002 version is still good today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,463.82 |
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Proudly introducing the Verget Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Puits 2015. Birthed in the world-renowned Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, this exquisite Chardonnay originated from hallowed soil, renowned for its distinctive terroir. Passionate winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens of Maison Verget evinces a masterful balance between richness and minerality, deploying traditional vinification methods to capture the essence of each vine. Echoing the complexities of its provenance, the Verget Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Puits 2015 liberates a symphony of citrus and floral notes. Its vibrant palate exhibits a profound intensity, imbued with elegant minerality and sustained by a refined finish. Aged in French oak barrels, it radiates a refined balance of power and precision reminiscent of a well-orchestrated symphony. Enrapture your senses with the timeless allure of Verget Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Puits 2015—an enigmatic elixir that is the epitome of fine wine culture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€3,068.77 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€789.85 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€1,895.82 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2015 Chablis 1Er Cru Vaillons was more closed than the Séchets at this point in time, gradually revealing scents of white citrus fruit, nectarine, beeswax and flint, those aromas drawing you in with each swirl of the glass. The palate is very harmonious with a honeyed opening, very concentrated with dried honey, quince and a ravishing ginger and lemongrass-tinged finish that lingers long in the mouth. As usual, this is a flattering Vaillons but that would be to overlook the complexity and precision within. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€1,447.45 |
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Vinous (95)Pale silver-lemon color. Aromas of lemon ice and minerals complicated by nuances of flowers and almond. At once penetrating and tactile, with juicy, very dry flavors of wet stone, menthol and spices conveying a strong impression of saline minerality. Boasts lovely density and class--and balanced from the start even if it will unwind over the next couple decades in bottle Dauvissat, who added yeasts to this wine due to the hail, said he'd wait ten years. (just 30 hectoliters per hectare produced; this was the first vineyard Dauvissat harvested--on September 2, the second day after the hail storm) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€6,968.39 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€612.85 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, but there is a lot of fruit concentration here, and it feels very pure and well defined. The well-defined palate is fresh and taut with very good depth, and full of tension from start to finish. It is backward, almost surly at the moment, but give this four or five years in bottle and you will have a top-notch Bâtard-Montrachet. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 94 (VN) |
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€610.93 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru sports light reduction on the nose, along with hints of popcorn and orange peel. This opens nicely in the glass. The taut, precise palate is well balanced, with a killer saline kick that bursts through on the persistent finish. It needs time – say, another three or four years - but it has a lot of potential. This shows much better in bottle than out of barrel. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,322.96 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru currently shows a lot of reduction on the nose, although there is plenty of fruit packed behind. The palate is rounded on the entry with moderate acidity, but again, the reduction is suppressing the fruit at the moment. Yet it does convey a sense of purity, and the harmony is tangible behind that reductive veneer. Give this four or five years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€837.29 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru currently shows a lot of reduction on the nose, although there is plenty of fruit packed behind. The palate is rounded on the entry with moderate acidity, but again, the reduction is suppressing the fruit at the moment. Yet it does convey a sense of purity, and the harmony is tangible behind that reductive veneer. Give this four or five years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€3,584.92 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru currently shows a lot of reduction on the nose, although there is plenty of fruit packed behind. The palate is rounded on the entry with moderate acidity, but again, the reduction is suppressing the fruit at the moment. Yet it does convey a sense of purity, and the harmony is tangible behind that reductive veneer. Give this four or five years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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€793.98 |
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Decanter (94)Lively appley nose that is fresh, vibrant and elegant. With a fresh, silky attack, the palate is very elegant. This has purity and texture, with less power than some other crus but a stylish, citric finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,117.82 |
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Embark on a unique tasting journey with Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2015. Produced in the heart of Burgundy, France, this exceptional wine is a true testament to the winemaking prowess of Domaine Xavier Monnot. With its origins in the vineyards of Meursault’s premier cru, ‘Les Charmes’, it offers an elegant culmination of terroir, tradition, and meticulous craftsmanship. Its enchanting profile is fashioned by an ageing process in oak barrels, where it acquires nuances of toasted almonds and vibrant citrus, underpinned by the rich texture and minerality characteristic of the Les Charmes Chardonnay grape. The nose presents a compelling bouquet of ripe apples, peaches, and refined floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied, harmonious, and beautifully balanced. Savour the profound expression of place and time, unrivalled complexity, and lasting finish with the Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2015. Immerse yourself in the epitome of fine Burgundy wine culture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,490.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined and focused bouquet. The oak initially feels loud, displaying toasty notes that admittedly marry well with the reduction, and then, magically, it coalesces and becomes more and more vivid and animated with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, and then flavors of mango, clementine and a touch of ginger reflect the precocity of the growing season. It feels a little heavy toward the finish, possibly with some botrytized fruit, but it develops precision with aeration. Very promising. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€713.00 |
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Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015, a classic Burgundy richness hailing from the iconic Parent Estate in Pommard, embodies the epitome of refined sophistication. Crafted by Anne Parent, a pioneer of organic winemaking, this collector's gem speaks volumes of her expertise in producing outstanding expressions. Grown in the revered Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for its idyllic limestone-clay soils, the parcel yields opulent Chardonnay grapes. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the grapes undergo traditional vinification in oak barrels, a sensitive technique that infuses the wine with unmatched elegance. This Grand Cru delivers exquisite minerality, complemented by a sublime honeyed fruit palate that gracefully subsides into a prolonged finish. These sublime nuances render the Parent Corton Grand Cru Blanc 2015 an irresistible indulgence for any wine enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€141.00 |
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Crafted in the scenic hills of Burgundy, Pied Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Charmois 2015 is éminence grise among fine wines. This sublime quality is proudly upheld by a well-established family of vine growers, earning Maison Mont Chauve reputation for excellence. Considered distinctive for its mineral freshness unified with a luxurious body, this revered white wine is made using 100% Chardonnay grapes and aged in French oak barrels, stimulating an unparalleled complexity of flavour. Essences of orchard fruits delicately intertwine with expressive floral notes allowing for a delightfully long finish. Revered by connoisseurs, the Pied Mont Chauve Saint Aubin Charmois 2015 masterfully encapsulates elegant citrus and nuanced oak, emanating Burgundy's heart and soul. Its unique burgundian terroir echoes in every sip, offering an unrivalled taste experience. Grown, vinified, and bottled in France, this wine perfectly illustrates the artisanal spirit of Pied Mont Chauve... |
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Jura | 2 | - |
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€601.00 |
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From the esteemed Jura region of France, the Pignier Vin Jaune 2015 is a captivating wine that connoisseurs are sure to savour. This distinctive varietal is produced by Domaine Pignier, a seventh-generation family-run vineyard renowned for their artisan biodynamic wines. Highly indicative of their time-honoured practices is the unique vinification process; following fermentation in aged oak barrels, the Pignier Vin Jaune 2015 is matured sous-voile, under a veil of yeast, for a minimum of six years and three months according to appellation laws. This process lends the Pignier Vin Jaune 2015 an exceptional character, showing exquisite complexity on the nose and the palate. It offers a sensory journey with notes of roasted nuts, exotic spices, and preserved citruses, married beautifully with a bold minerality and an incredible length. Enjoy this amber nectar that truly epitomises the artistry and craftsmanship of Domaine Pignier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€2,165.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is a magical wine, offering up a youthfully reserved bouquet of lemon oil, preserved citrus, white flowers, subtle oak vanillin, wheat toast and a smoky top note. On the palate, the wine is searingly intense, with superb concentration, lovely depth and dimension and incredible energy in this ripe white Burgundy vintage. Unsurprisingly, this is the most tensile, vertical wine in the Ramonet cellars this year and will benefit accordingly from bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€603.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Ramonet’s 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères reveals a classy and reserved bouquet of wet stones, lime zest, Meyer lemon and iodine, framed by creamy new oak. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, layered and deep at the core, with lovely textural glossiness and detail underpinned by succulent acidity. The lieu-dit of Les Enseignères sits just below Bâtard-Montrachet, and this seems to have been a favored neighborhood in 2015, perhaps because the deeper soils retained sufficient water to preclude significant vine stress. Indeed, this is the domaine's standout Villages-level wine in 2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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€2,410.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre has a tightly wound bouquet with a slight fumé note at first, then a trace of sea cave and a tang of the sea. The palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity. This has wonderful harmony, a dash of nutmeg and spice that emerges toward the finish and a very persistent aftertaste that will not go away (not that you want it to). This is an outstanding Montée de Tonnerre destined to give a lot of Chablis-lovers a lot of pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (WA) |
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€281.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87-89)The 2015 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos has a pleasant peach and nectarine scented bouquet that might not sing of Chablis, but is attractive in a rather obvious way. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight viscosity on the entry, hints of praline and almond towards the finish. It is attractive, but drink it in its youth. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,040.00 |
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Allow us to introduce the masterful Rene-Jean Dard & Francios Ribo Crozes-Hermitage Pe de Loup Blanc 2015. This exceptional white wine originates from the northern Rhône region of France, created from 100% marsanne grapes, well-known for their deep colour and profound depth. Forged by the dynamic duo of Rene-Jean Dard and Francios Ribo, the distinctive terroir of Crozes-Hermitage imparts a mineral-rich elegance upon this highly regarded vintage. This wine carefully pays homage to the traditions of the Crozes-Hermitage region, embodying natural winemaking principles and minimal intervention methods to exude a pure, expressive character. A meticulously composed wine, the Rene-Jean Dard & Francios Ribo Crozes-Hermitage Pe de Loup Blanc 2015 witnesses slow fermentation and ageing in oak, resulting in a harmonious balance of acidity and fruit.
On the palate, it presents an enchanting array of ripe, yellow fruits, almonds, and subtle honeyed notes mingling with a creamy texture and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. The excellence of Rene-Jean Dard & Francios Ribo in every glass. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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€283.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)The is a phenomenal wine with dried pineapple and pear aromas and flavors. Full, very sweet. Incredible depth and power. Super complex. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,190.00 |
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Vinous (92)22 months of élevage): Bright light yellow. A sexy touch of reduction to the aromas of ripe peach, marzipan and flinty minerality. A bomb of sweet yellow fruits on the palate, with complicating notes of nuts and marzipan. This very rich, ripe, plush wine shows terrific depth and its very long, surprisingly vibrant finish avoids the phenolic edge of the Les Reisses Vieilles Vignes. Harmonious and classy already, this wine will be even better after it's had the chance to lose some of its baby fat. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€894.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Composed of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, the Smith Haut Lafitte 2015 Blanc has an incredibly compelling nose of ripe apricots, passion fruit, honeyed lemons and crushed stones with a hint of lime blossoms. Medium-bodied, super intense and super minerally, the palate sings of stone fruit and citrus layers with plenty of zip and zing, finishing with incredible persistence, alluring fruitiness and a savory contrast that will keep you reaching for another glass. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€254.00 |
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Alsace | 4 | 97+ (VN) |
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€847.00 |
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Vinous (97+)Bright golden-tinged straw-yellow. Enticing nose of yellow apple, mirabelle, crystallized ginger and white flowers, complicated by lemony minerality. Dense, fresh and juicy, displaying outstanding sugar-acid balance and an opulent mouthfeel that is nicely lifted by penetrating notes of mirabelle, lime, wet stones, lemon peel and almond. While this enters sweet, it finishes very clean and dry. Boasts one of the most fragrant, prettiest and most forward noses I recall in a young CSH. |
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Alsace | 6 | 95+ (VN) |
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€504.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Vibrant straw-green. The penetrating, explosive nose offers yellow apple, musky ginger, flint and chamomile. Dense, sappy and highly concentrated; peach and balsamic flavors are complicated by a hint of crystallized citrus peel. Displays lovely balance from start to very long finish. This is a noteworthy step up in concentration and complexity from Trimbach’s Mandelberg and Schlossberg Rieslings, however delightful those last two wines are in 2015. In keeping with the hot, dry 2015 vintage, this strikes me as sweeter than usual for the Fréderic Emile, though by the time it goes on sale in seven or eight years, it will taste less sweet than it is today. Clearly, the berries and bunches were extremely small in 2015, and so the wine is especially concentrated, rich and glyceral, all of which contribute a dimension of sweetness. However, the small berries didn’t give much juice and only 26,000 bottles were produced in 2015, instead of the more usual 40,000. Always a blend of grapes grown in the Geisberg and Osterberg sites, the wine’s makeup in 2015 is about 60/40 in favor of the Osterberg, but not surprisingly, the Geisberg’s presence really comes through in a hot year like 2015. I personally like it more when the Osterberg stands out, but that said, this is a really outstanding wine in the making, one of the best young FEs I have memory of. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€409.00 |
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Vinous (91)(14% alcohol with 4.7 g/l acidity and a low pH): Bright yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of ripe stone fruits and smoky silex. Thick, quite dry and powerful, with tactile saline minerality conveying a strong impression of dusty extract. Impressive buffering material here. Finishes strong and long. These vines were harvested on August 30, said enologist Julien Desplans, who believes that this wine will evolve in bottle for at least 12 years. He noted that the 2002 version is still good today. |
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€1,175.00 |
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Proudly introducing the Verget Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Puits 2015. Birthed in the world-renowned Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France, this exquisite Chardonnay originated from hallowed soil, renowned for its distinctive terroir. Passionate winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens of Maison Verget evinces a masterful balance between richness and minerality, deploying traditional vinification methods to capture the essence of each vine. Echoing the complexities of its provenance, the Verget Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Puits 2015 liberates a symphony of citrus and floral notes. Its vibrant palate exhibits a profound intensity, imbued with elegant minerality and sustained by a refined finish. Aged in French oak barrels, it radiates a refined balance of power and precision reminiscent of a well-orchestrated symphony. Enrapture your senses with the timeless allure of Verget Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous Puits 2015—an enigmatic elixir that is the epitome of fine wine culture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€2,520.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€652.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€1,550.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2015 Chablis 1Er Cru Vaillons was more closed than the Séchets at this point in time, gradually revealing scents of white citrus fruit, nectarine, beeswax and flint, those aromas drawing you in with each swirl of the glass. The palate is very harmonious with a honeyed opening, very concentrated with dried honey, quince and a ravishing ginger and lemongrass-tinged finish that lingers long in the mouth. As usual, this is a flattering Vaillons but that would be to overlook the complexity and precision within. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€1,200.00 |
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Vinous (95)Pale silver-lemon color. Aromas of lemon ice and minerals complicated by nuances of flowers and almond. At once penetrating and tactile, with juicy, very dry flavors of wet stone, menthol and spices conveying a strong impression of saline minerality. Boasts lovely density and class--and balanced from the start even if it will unwind over the next couple decades in bottle Dauvissat, who added yeasts to this wine due to the hail, said he'd wait ten years. (just 30 hectoliters per hectare produced; this was the first vineyard Dauvissat harvested--on September 2, the second day after the hail storm) |
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€5,785.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€507.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, but there is a lot of fruit concentration here, and it feels very pure and well defined. The well-defined palate is fresh and taut with very good depth, and full of tension from start to finish. It is backward, almost surly at the moment, but give this four or five years in bottle and you will have a top-notch Bâtard-Montrachet. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 94 (VN) |
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€506.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru sports light reduction on the nose, along with hints of popcorn and orange peel. This opens nicely in the glass. The taut, precise palate is well balanced, with a killer saline kick that bursts through on the persistent finish. It needs time – say, another three or four years - but it has a lot of potential. This shows much better in bottle than out of barrel. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,095.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru currently shows a lot of reduction on the nose, although there is plenty of fruit packed behind. The palate is rounded on the entry with moderate acidity, but again, the reduction is suppressing the fruit at the moment. Yet it does convey a sense of purity, and the harmony is tangible behind that reductive veneer. Give this four or five years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€694.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru currently shows a lot of reduction on the nose, although there is plenty of fruit packed behind. The palate is rounded on the entry with moderate acidity, but again, the reduction is suppressing the fruit at the moment. Yet it does convey a sense of purity, and the harmony is tangible behind that reductive veneer. Give this four or five years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€2,965.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru currently shows a lot of reduction on the nose, although there is plenty of fruit packed behind. The palate is rounded on the entry with moderate acidity, but again, the reduction is suppressing the fruit at the moment. Yet it does convey a sense of purity, and the harmony is tangible behind that reductive veneer. Give this four or five years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (DC) |
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€643.00 |
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Decanter (94)Lively appley nose that is fresh, vibrant and elegant. With a fresh, silky attack, the palate is very elegant. This has purity and texture, with less power than some other crus but a stylish, citric finish. |
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€1,720.00 |
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Embark on a unique tasting journey with Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2015. Produced in the heart of Burgundy, France, this exceptional wine is a true testament to the winemaking prowess of Domaine Xavier Monnot. With its origins in the vineyards of Meursault’s premier cru, ‘Les Charmes’, it offers an elegant culmination of terroir, tradition, and meticulous craftsmanship. Its enchanting profile is fashioned by an ageing process in oak barrels, where it acquires nuances of toasted almonds and vibrant citrus, underpinned by the rich texture and minerality characteristic of the Les Charmes Chardonnay grape. The nose presents a compelling bouquet of ripe apples, peaches, and refined floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied, harmonious, and beautifully balanced. Savour the profound expression of place and time, unrivalled complexity, and lasting finish with the Xavier Monnot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2015. Immerse yourself in the epitome of fine Burgundy wine culture. |
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