Type
Type
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(12x75cl) 2000Wine Advocate (92)
Ripe, well-made, and slightly over-rated in my report written seven years ago, this 2000 exhibits lots of black currants, cherries, smoked herbs, and spice in a full-bodied, round, generous, fully mature style. Delicious at present, it should drink well for another 5-7 years.Inc. TAX€1,006.19 -
(1x75cl) 2001Wine Advocate (90)
A terrific sleeper value, Stephan von Neipperg’s 2001 Clos de l’Oratoire boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as a rich nose of melted licorice, espresso roast, black currants, minerals, smoke, and earth. This opulent, medium-bodied St.-Emilion exhibits abundant quantities of fruit and glycerin along with a fleshy, ripe, expansive finish with no hard edges. Some tannin lurks beneath the surface, but this is a beautiful wine to drink now and over the next 10-12 years.Inc. TAX€67.88 -
Wine Advocate (94)
From the Comte von Neipperg, his wines from this over-achieving estate always deliver an aromatic fireworks display of cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake, roasted herbs, black olive, cassis and sweet kirsch. The 2005 has all that as well as ripe, well-integrated, velvety tannin, and full body in a sexy, luscious, heady style to drink now and over the next 10-15 years.Inc. TAX€1,066.06 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91)
Full ruby-red. Inky blackberry, black cherry, licorice and minerals on the nose. Sweet and densely packed, with a lush texture but also good enlivening minerality to the blueberry and dark chocolate flavors. Seamless and vinous Saint-Emilion, finishing with very suave tannins and noteworthy length and energy. An outperformer in 2006.Inc. TAX€879.36 -
(6x150cl) 2014James Suckling (93)
This is already really delicious. The black-fruit aromas are really ripe, but there’s no hint of jammy stuff. Tastes simultaneously juicy and creamy, and the tannins are so graceful: The wine glides across the palate. If it were more subtle, the score would go even higher.Inc. TAX€461.47 -
(6x75cl) 2015
James Suckling (95)
Aromas of bark, blackberries, currants and basil leaf, not to mention lavender and sage. Full body, integrated tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Layered and beautiful. Drink in 2022.Inc. TAX€584.39 -
James Suckling (94-95)
Lovely silky tannins and juicy fruit. Medium body and pretty energy. Lots of walnut, crushed-stone and subtle fruit flavors. Very fine.Inc. TAX€331.19 -
(6x150cl) 2017Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93+)
The 2017 Clos de l'Oratoire has closed down since its bottling, but that is not a bad thing. All of the depth and energy the 2017 showed from barrel are present, but not quite as evident. Dark plum, savory herbs, sage, menthol, spice and licorice add attractive overtones to this deep, dense Saint-Émilion. The 2017 is an absolutely gorgeous wine with a ton of upside potential; it is one of the most pleasant surprises of the year - a wine of class and persistence. Tasted two times.Inc. TAX€483.07 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Features seamlessly layered dark currant, fig and boysenberry fruit, infused liberally with a tobacco note and backed by a long, smoldering finish. Latent energy keeps this going. An impressive young wine.Inc. TAX€786.60 -
(6x150cl) 2018Wine Spectator (94-97)
Features seamlessly layered dark currant, fig and boysenberry fruit, infused liberally with a tobacco note and backed by a long, smoldering finish. Latent energy keeps this going. An impressive young wine.Inc. TAX€532.76 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvée. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful.Inc. TAX€662.30 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvée. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful.Inc. TAX€221.74 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.Inc. TAX€296.14 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.Inc. TAX€250.62 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.Inc. TAX€434.05 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.Inc. TAX€290.14 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.Inc. TAX€231.59 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Clos de l'Oratoire is terrific. It offers a striking mix of dark blue/purplish fruit, chocolate, lavender, spice, menthol and crushed rocks. Dynamic and vibrant in the glass, impresses for its finely cut, somewhat nervous personality. The 2021 represents a pretty big stylistic shift. Some of that is the vintage and some is an evolution in style. The combined effects of those two factors make for a compelling Clos de L'Oratoire.Inc. TAX€220.54 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2022 Clos De L'Oratoire is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, and you can expect the quantity of the Cabernet Franc to increase here as the younger vines move into the Grand Vin. Black raspberries, crunchy black cherries, spice, flowers, and a gorgeous sense of minerality all define this beauty. It's medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It might be the finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted.Inc. TAX€248.14 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2023 Clos de l'Oratoire is an elegant, sophisticated wine. Silky tannins and lifted aromatics convey finesse. Crushed flowers, mint, red/purplish fruit, graphite and blood orange are finely knit together. Lithe and elegant, Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous Saint-Émilion from the Neipperg family.Inc. TAX€208.54 -
(3x150cl) 2021Esteemed connoisseurs revel in the spellbinding richness offered by the Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021. Emanating from Chateauneuf-du-Pape's hallowed vineyards in France's Rhône Valley, this 2021 rendition celebrates the region's illustrious terroir. The De Néipperg family, reputable producers for over 800 years, have masterfully crafted this bottle with precision, scaling the heights of vinous excellence.
This full-bodied, opulent wine pays homage to the traditional blends of Grenache, Mourvedré, and Syrah, meticulously matured in oak barrels for nuanced richness. Its profile is redolent with dark fruits and underpinned by peppery spice and indelible minerality, true to the vintage's character. The Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 is a remarkable demonstration of alchemic perfection, revealing a wine of arresting depth and longevity. Allow this sublime efference of the Rhône Valley to elevate your wine collection to unrivalled heights of sophistication.
Inc. TAX€284.46 -
(6x75cl) 2021Esteemed connoisseurs revel in the spellbinding richness offered by the Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021. Emanating from Chateauneuf-du-Pape's hallowed vineyards in France's Rhône Valley, this 2021 rendition celebrates the region's illustrious terroir. The De Néipperg family, reputable producers for over 800 years, have masterfully crafted this bottle with precision, scaling the heights of vinous excellence.
This full-bodied, opulent wine pays homage to the traditional blends of Grenache, Mourvedré, and Syrah, meticulously matured in oak barrels for nuanced richness. Its profile is redolent with dark fruits and underpinned by peppery spice and indelible minerality, true to the vintage's character. The Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 is a remarkable demonstration of alchemic perfection, revealing a wine of arresting depth and longevity. Allow this sublime efference of the Rhône Valley to elevate your wine collection to unrivalled heights of sophistication.
Inc. TAX€261.66 -
(12x37.5cl) 2022Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2022 Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous, sensual wine. At the same time, it is quite the powerhouse. The 2022 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, so a bit more Franc than was once the norm. That, along with earlier picking, has brought added aromatic intensity and structure. Rose petal, dried herbs, orange peel, mint and sage play off a core of dark red-toned fruit. Give this time.Inc. TAX€284.46 -
Discover the exceptional Clos de la Bonnette Condrieu Legende Bonnetta 2022, an exquisite white wine from the revered Rhone valley of France. The wine is meticulously crafted by Domaine Clos de la Bonnette, a boutique vineyard renowned for its biodynamically conducted amphora subterranean cuvées. This handmade Viognier varietal boasts an aromatic symphony of apricot, honeyed peaches and a whisper of vanilla spice realised through meticulous fermentation in French oak. Its minerality is reflective of Condrieu's characteristic terroir, unearthing echoes of the granite soils in every sip. The 2022 vintage is a legendary representation of their stellar wine-making prowess, encapsulating a splendid balance between potency and elegance. Its full-bodied, opulent profile, harmonized by a fantastic acidity, leaves unparalleled layers of complexity and length. Clos de la Bonnette Condrieu Legende Bonnetta 2022 is an indulgence for the discerning wine connoisseur seeking a memorable experience.
Inc. TAX€471.34 -
The Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 is indeed a symbol of impeccable craftsmanship from a famed winery located in Northern Rhone Valley, France. This superb vintage encapsulates the inherent elegance and complexity unique to the producer's portfolio. Hand-picked Syrah and Viognier grapes from vineyards marinated in schist and iron oxide rich soils are meticulously co-fermented, a testament to the traditional winemaking methods employed. The result is a sophisticated wine, beautifully balancing aromas of dark berry fruits, smoky nuances and a hint of floral undertones. On the palate, it reveals a silky texture tinged with a delicate spiciness, culminating in a lingering, mineral-infused finish. Matured in French oak barrels for 15 months, the Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 embodies the winery's commitment to quality and longevity.
Inc. TAX€603.34 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2018 Fleurie from the Clos de la Roilette is showing very well, revealing an inviting bouquet of ripe cherries and cassis mingled with spices, violets and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, enveloping and layered, with fine-grained structuring tannins, ripe acids and a fleshy core of fruit. Gourmand and expressive, Coudert says the 2018 reminds him of his 2011, an analogy with which I concur.Inc. TAX€393.86 -
(12x75cl) 2021Wine Advocate (94)
Fans of old-school Beaujolais will adore the 2021 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive from the Clos de la Roilette. Bursting with aromas of crunchy red berries, peonies, spices and plums, it's medium-bodied, ample and enveloping, with succulent acids, melting tannins and a pretty, perfumed finish. Despite the challenges of the year, the Coudert family have produced a lovely classic, and it's a wine that's much more drinkable and vibrant than some of the recent banner vintages at this address.Inc. TAX€313.46 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (83)
The 1982 Clos de Sarpe is clearly cut from a different cloth compared to vintages from the 1960s and 1970s. This has more fruit: mulberry, red plum and strawberry, smudged but with commendable presence. There are scents of clove and field mushrooms developing in the glass as secondary aromas take over. The palate is medium-bodied with bitter cherry and tobacco on the entry, the tannins drying a little with a mushroom-tinged, quite piecey finish that cuts away quickly. Drink soon.Inc. TAX€340.93 -
(6x150cl) 1998Vinous - Neal Martin (88)
The 1998 Clos de Sarpe was the first vintage to use 100% new barrels (the previous vintage had been matured in 50% new oak and the remainder in tank). It is also the first year where the Grand Vin came exclusively from the older vines; the younger vines were from the deuxième vin. It has quite a high-toned bouquet with mulberry and blackcurrant fruit, peppermint and a touch of clove. This is far superior to the previous vintages that were aged in tank. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more roundness and certainly more generosity than the 1985 or 1990. This does not possess finesse or refinement, but the oak gives the wine cohesion that was missing up until this point. Bottles of perfect provenance will still give pleasure.Inc. TAX€1,797.85 -
(12x75cl) 2012The Wine Cellar Insider (92)
With smoke, stone, plum and coffee notes, the wine offers a structured, powerful, mineral-driven and tannic finish. This is one of the more structured wines of the vintage. 89-92 PtsInc. TAX€882.67
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(12x75cl) 2000
Wine Advocate (92)
Ripe, well-made, and slightly over-rated in my report written seven years ago, this 2000 exhibits lots of black currants, cherries, smoked herbs, and spice in a full-bodied, round, generous, fully mature style. Delicious at present, it should drink well for another 5-7 years.In Bond€800.00 -
(1x75cl) 2001
Wine Advocate (90)
A terrific sleeper value, Stephan von Neipperg’s 2001 Clos de l’Oratoire boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as a rich nose of melted licorice, espresso roast, black currants, minerals, smoke, and earth. This opulent, medium-bodied St.-Emilion exhibits abundant quantities of fruit and glycerin along with a fleshy, ripe, expansive finish with no hard edges. Some tannin lurks beneath the surface, but this is a beautiful wine to drink now and over the next 10-12 years.In Bond€53.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
From the Comte von Neipperg, his wines from this over-achieving estate always deliver an aromatic fireworks display of cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake, roasted herbs, black olive, cassis and sweet kirsch. The 2005 has all that as well as ripe, well-integrated, velvety tannin, and full body in a sexy, luscious, heady style to drink now and over the next 10-15 years.In Bond€844.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91)
Full ruby-red. Inky blackberry, black cherry, licorice and minerals on the nose. Sweet and densely packed, with a lush texture but also good enlivening minerality to the blueberry and dark chocolate flavors. Seamless and vinous Saint-Emilion, finishing with very suave tannins and noteworthy length and energy. An outperformer in 2006.In Bond€690.00 -
(6x150cl) 2014
James Suckling (93)
This is already really delicious. The black-fruit aromas are really ripe, but there’s no hint of jammy stuff. Tastes simultaneously juicy and creamy, and the tannins are so graceful: The wine glides across the palate. If it were more subtle, the score would go even higher.In Bond€337.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
James Suckling (95)
Aromas of bark, blackberries, currants and basil leaf, not to mention lavender and sage. Full body, integrated tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Layered and beautiful. Drink in 2022.In Bond€464.00 -
James Suckling (94-95)
Lovely silky tannins and juicy fruit. Medium body and pretty energy. Lots of walnut, crushed-stone and subtle fruit flavors. Very fine.In Bond€253.00 -
(6x150cl) 2017
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93+)
The 2017 Clos de l'Oratoire has closed down since its bottling, but that is not a bad thing. All of the depth and energy the 2017 showed from barrel are present, but not quite as evident. Dark plum, savory herbs, sage, menthol, spice and licorice add attractive overtones to this deep, dense Saint-Émilion. The 2017 is an absolutely gorgeous wine with a ton of upside potential; it is one of the most pleasant surprises of the year - a wine of class and persistence. Tasted two times.In Bond€355.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Features seamlessly layered dark currant, fig and boysenberry fruit, infused liberally with a tobacco note and backed by a long, smoldering finish. Latent energy keeps this going. An impressive young wine.In Bond€618.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018
Wine Spectator (94-97)
Features seamlessly layered dark currant, fig and boysenberry fruit, infused liberally with a tobacco note and backed by a long, smoldering finish. Latent energy keeps this going. An impressive young wine.In Bond€398.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvée. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful.In Bond€507.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Ripe black fruit (there's some red fruit as well), tobacco leaf, damp earth, exotic flowers, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2019 Clos De L'Oratoire, another beautiful wine from the Neipperg family and team. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and seamless on the palate, I love its mid-palate, it has gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is clearly a great vintage for this cuvée. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it's going to have 2-3 decades of longevity, and probably a gradual decline after that as well. It's beautiful.In Bond€161.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.In Bond€223.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.In Bond€193.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.In Bond€330.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.In Bond€218.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)
This wine seems to always deliver, and I loved the 2020 Clos De L'Oratoire. Lots of black cherries, subtle cassis, notes of lead pencil and violets, medium to full-bodied richness, and a balanced, elegant texture all make for a beautiful Saint-Emilion. It picks up more minerality with time in the glass, and its purity of fruit is top-notch. It will keep for at least two decades.In Bond€170.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Clos de l'Oratoire is terrific. It offers a striking mix of dark blue/purplish fruit, chocolate, lavender, spice, menthol and crushed rocks. Dynamic and vibrant in the glass, impresses for its finely cut, somewhat nervous personality. The 2021 represents a pretty big stylistic shift. Some of that is the vintage and some is an evolution in style. The combined effects of those two factors make for a compelling Clos de L'Oratoire.In Bond€160.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2022 Clos De L'Oratoire is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, and you can expect the quantity of the Cabernet Franc to increase here as the younger vines move into the Grand Vin. Black raspberries, crunchy black cherries, spice, flowers, and a gorgeous sense of minerality all define this beauty. It's medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It might be the finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted.In Bond€183.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2023 Clos de l'Oratoire is an elegant, sophisticated wine. Silky tannins and lifted aromatics convey finesse. Crushed flowers, mint, red/purplish fruit, graphite and blood orange are finely knit together. Lithe and elegant, Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous Saint-Émilion from the Neipperg family.In Bond€150.00 -
(3x150cl) 2021
Esteemed connoisseurs revel in the spellbinding richness offered by the Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021. Emanating from Chateauneuf-du-Pape's hallowed vineyards in France's Rhône Valley, this 2021 rendition celebrates the region's illustrious terroir. The De Néipperg family, reputable producers for over 800 years, have masterfully crafted this bottle with precision, scaling the heights of vinous excellence.
This full-bodied, opulent wine pays homage to the traditional blends of Grenache, Mourvedré, and Syrah, meticulously matured in oak barrels for nuanced richness. Its profile is redolent with dark fruits and underpinned by peppery spice and indelible minerality, true to the vintage's character. The Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 is a remarkable demonstration of alchemic perfection, revealing a wine of arresting depth and longevity. Allow this sublime efference of the Rhône Valley to elevate your wine collection to unrivalled heights of sophistication.
In Bond€214.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Esteemed connoisseurs revel in the spellbinding richness offered by the Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021. Emanating from Chateauneuf-du-Pape's hallowed vineyards in France's Rhône Valley, this 2021 rendition celebrates the region's illustrious terroir. The De Néipperg family, reputable producers for over 800 years, have masterfully crafted this bottle with precision, scaling the heights of vinous excellence.
This full-bodied, opulent wine pays homage to the traditional blends of Grenache, Mourvedré, and Syrah, meticulously matured in oak barrels for nuanced richness. Its profile is redolent with dark fruits and underpinned by peppery spice and indelible minerality, true to the vintage's character. The Clos de l'Oratoire Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 is a remarkable demonstration of alchemic perfection, revealing a wine of arresting depth and longevity. Allow this sublime efference of the Rhône Valley to elevate your wine collection to unrivalled heights of sophistication.
In Bond€195.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2022
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2022 Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous, sensual wine. At the same time, it is quite the powerhouse. The 2022 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, so a bit more Franc than was once the norm. That, along with earlier picking, has brought added aromatic intensity and structure. Rose petal, dried herbs, orange peel, mint and sage play off a core of dark red-toned fruit. Give this time.In Bond€214.00 -
Discover the exceptional Clos de la Bonnette Condrieu Legende Bonnetta 2022, an exquisite white wine from the revered Rhone valley of France. The wine is meticulously crafted by Domaine Clos de la Bonnette, a boutique vineyard renowned for its biodynamically conducted amphora subterranean cuvées. This handmade Viognier varietal boasts an aromatic symphony of apricot, honeyed peaches and a whisper of vanilla spice realised through meticulous fermentation in French oak. Its minerality is reflective of Condrieu's characteristic terroir, unearthing echoes of the granite soils in every sip. The 2022 vintage is a legendary representation of their stellar wine-making prowess, encapsulating a splendid balance between potency and elegance. Its full-bodied, opulent profile, harmonized by a fantastic acidity, leaves unparalleled layers of complexity and length. Clos de la Bonnette Condrieu Legende Bonnetta 2022 is an indulgence for the discerning wine connoisseur seeking a memorable experience.
In Bond€369.00 -
The Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 is indeed a symbol of impeccable craftsmanship from a famed winery located in Northern Rhone Valley, France. This superb vintage encapsulates the inherent elegance and complexity unique to the producer's portfolio. Hand-picked Syrah and Viognier grapes from vineyards marinated in schist and iron oxide rich soils are meticulously co-fermented, a testament to the traditional winemaking methods employed. The result is a sophisticated wine, beautifully balancing aromas of dark berry fruits, smoky nuances and a hint of floral undertones. On the palate, it reveals a silky texture tinged with a delicate spiciness, culminating in a lingering, mineral-infused finish. Matured in French oak barrels for 15 months, the Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 embodies the winery's commitment to quality and longevity.
In Bond€479.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2018 Fleurie from the Clos de la Roilette is showing very well, revealing an inviting bouquet of ripe cherries and cassis mingled with spices, violets and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, enveloping and layered, with fine-grained structuring tannins, ripe acids and a fleshy core of fruit. Gourmand and expressive, Coudert says the 2018 reminds him of his 2011, an analogy with which I concur.In Bond€287.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
Wine Advocate (94)
Fans of old-school Beaujolais will adore the 2021 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive from the Clos de la Roilette. Bursting with aromas of crunchy red berries, peonies, spices and plums, it's medium-bodied, ample and enveloping, with succulent acids, melting tannins and a pretty, perfumed finish. Despite the challenges of the year, the Coudert family have produced a lovely classic, and it's a wine that's much more drinkable and vibrant than some of the recent banner vintages at this address.In Bond€220.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (83)
The 1982 Clos de Sarpe is clearly cut from a different cloth compared to vintages from the 1960s and 1970s. This has more fruit: mulberry, red plum and strawberry, smudged but with commendable presence. There are scents of clove and field mushrooms developing in the glass as secondary aromas take over. The palate is medium-bodied with bitter cherry and tobacco on the entry, the tannins drying a little with a mushroom-tinged, quite piecey finish that cuts away quickly. Drink soon.In Bond€281.00 -
(6x150cl) 1998
Vinous - Neal Martin (88)
The 1998 Clos de Sarpe was the first vintage to use 100% new barrels (the previous vintage had been matured in 50% new oak and the remainder in tank). It is also the first year where the Grand Vin came exclusively from the older vines; the younger vines were from the deuxième vin. It has quite a high-toned bouquet with mulberry and blackcurrant fruit, peppermint and a touch of clove. This is far superior to the previous vintages that were aged in tank. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more roundness and certainly more generosity than the 1985 or 1990. This does not possess finesse or refinement, but the oak gives the wine cohesion that was missing up until this point. Bottles of perfect provenance will still give pleasure.In Bond€1,460.00 -
(12x75cl) 2012
The Wine Cellar Insider (92)
With smoke, stone, plum and coffee notes, the wine offers a structured, powerful, mineral-driven and tannic finish. This is one of the more structured wines of the vintage. 89-92 PtsIn Bond€688.00
