France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,298.96 |
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Immerse yourself in a bottle of Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013 - a fine Burgundian wine from one of the region's most illustrious winemakers. Crafted from grapes grown in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges, this vintage exhibits a beautiful dark cherry hue. Made by Cecile Tremblay, granddaughter of iconic Burgundy producer Henri Jayer, its provenance is certainly remarkable. The traditional wine-making methods stand out; grapes handpicked and vinified in oak barrels for 18 months. These practices result in a complex yet balanced wine, rich in dense black fruit and earthy undertones, supported by firm tannins and a hint of spice. On the palate, it reveals a persistent finish that lingers, ensuring an unforgettable experience. As you savour the Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013, you're not just tasting a wine; you're experiencing a piece of Burgundy's rich wine heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€3,283.48 |
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Vinous (91-93)Bright red-ruby. Very pure, perfumed aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, minerals, violet and cocoa powder. Sappy and tightly wound, conveying a powerful impression of vinosity thanks to its pungent minerality. The pH here of 3. 45 is the lowest in the cellar in 2014. Indeed, this wine shows a distinctly cool quality in the context of the vintage, and finishes with excellent chewy length. Tremblay told me that the 2008 version of this wine was paired by a chef with a tuna dish during a trip to Tokyo and that the combination was perfect. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€979.45 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,501.48 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2018 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée has also turned out beautifully, offering up aromas of clear honey, peach, white flowers, crushed mint, orange zest and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and racy palate that's simultaneously rich and intensely mineral, exhibiting a beautifully fine-boned, elegantly vinous profile and a long, sapid finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-91 (BH) |
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€2,990.96 |
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Burghound (88-91)A brooding and much more deeply pitched and sauvage-inflected nose offers up notes of red and dark currant along with more newly turned earth inferences. The slightly riper but still sleek and nicely rich middle weight flavors also possess outstanding delineation on the equally austere but longer finish. This needs to add depth, but it may well do so if allowed 6 to 8 years of bottle aging. (88-91)/2026+ |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
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€456.31 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Another resounding success for the vintage, the opaque purple-colored 2008 Clinet (14.4% alcohol) is composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields of 38 hectoliters per hectare, while higher than in 2010, were still modest. Another powerful, big, large-scaled effort, the 2008 exhibits an inky/purple color as well as sweet creme de cassis, blackberry, plum, Asian spice, licorice and incense notes. Layered and full-bodied with stunning purity and a 40+ second finish, this beauty needs 3-5 years of bottle age and should keep for 25-30 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (WA) |
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€603.01 |
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Wine Advocate (89)On one of the three occasions I tasted the 1996 Clos Fourtet from bottle I rated it outstanding (90 points). The color is a saturated dark ruby. The nose offers up sweet black raspberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with toasty oak and floral scents. It is fleshy, surprisingly expansive and forward for a 1996, with low acidity, and a long, multilayered, fruit-driven finish. The tannin is ripe, and thus the fruit comes forward and the wine is seductive and charming. This wine possesses the weight, richness, and extract to last for 15-20 years, but it should be drinkable early. I would not be surprised for readers to feel my score is too conservative based on how well this wine is showing. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2018. |
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Loire | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€759.86 |
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Vinous (92+)Light yellow. Subtle aromas of fresh yellow apple and pineapple are laced with wild herbs. Juicy and fine-grained, with piquant acidity framing the lemon and mineral flavors. In spite of its enormous depth, this chenin blanc literally dances across the palate. Pure, crisp and very long on the finish, I prefer this to the richer 2011. Only bottled earlier this year, this Saumur will be released sometime in late 2015. If it develops like the 2010, it has the potential to be one of the great white wines of the vintage. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€654.26 |
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Enjoy a bottle of the esteemed Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2012, the apotheosis of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, masterfully crafted by the unparalleled Foucault brothers. Sheltered in Saumur-Champigny's tuffeau chalk caves, Clos Rougeard's vintages are made with respectful, meticulous standards, aged predominantly in new oak and bottled unfiltered. The brothers, renowned guardians of biodynamic principles, resist any chemical intervention, creating an exemplary, natural wine that is as sublime as it's sustainable. The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2012 exudes an expressive nose imbued with dense fruit and intertwined with a minerally sous-bois character. Its opulent palate is harmoniously balanced with firm tannins and a remarkable, persistent finish. As a wine of great ageing potential yet immediate charm, it substantiates Clos Rougeard's eminent position amongst world-class wine producers. This is a remarkable embodiment of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, an unequivocal standard-bearer in its category. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,441.46 |
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The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2006 embodies the epitome of French viticulture in the heart of the Loire Valley. Renowned for their meticulous organic farming approach and traditional winemaking techniques, the Foucault brothers have crafted a wine of supreme elegance. The vineyard only utilises biodynamic techniques, highlighting their commitment to natural wine production. With the grapes being hand-picked, the Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2006 undergoes a lengthy maturation process in oak barrels, exuding depth and complexity. This intricate process yields a wine offering delicate blackcurrant notes and earthy undertones, with a refined structure and a finish that lingers. Its exceptional character has firmly positioned the Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2006 as one of the most influential Cabernet Francs globally. A limited grand cru production, it represents an unparalleled expression of the Loire Valley, showcasing the perfection of its terroir. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,393.46 |
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Vinous (93)Dark ruby with a blackish core. Vibrant nose offers aromas of blackberry, licorice and bitter chocolate lifted by a floral note. Rich, velvety and plush, with mineral pungency and refreshing acidity giving shape to the broad, sweet berry fruit on the palate. With its lush tannins and outstanding length, this wonderfully dense, concentrated cabernet franc has the breed of a fine Saint-Emilion. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,316.96 |
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Reminiscent of the grandeur of the Loire Valley, the superlative Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 1996 emerges as an exemplar of Cabernet Franc perfection. Crafted meticulously by the Focault brothers, striking heirs to eight generations of Loire viticulture, this vintage manifests the family's devotion to biodynamic innocence with profound depth and structure. Blossoming in calcareous clay and Turonian limestone slopes of Champigny, the grapes unfold their nuance, displaying a rich spectrum of flavours―breathtaking raspberries, prunes, graphite, and subtle hints of truffle. Maturation in new-barrel oak over an unhurried two years bestows upon Les Poyeux an elegant complexity underpinned by an arresting mineral line. It's a tableau of harmonious contrasts, presented by a meticulously balanced tannin-acid structure. The distinguished Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 1996, recognised for its longevity, matures gracefully, reserving its full reveal for the patient aficionado. Thus ensuring every illustrious sip offers a timeless journey into its magisterial cradle. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,124.96 |
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The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2002 is a distinguished vintage that mirrors the fine traditional offering of the Loire Valley. Hailing from Clos Rougeard, one of France's best-kept viticultural secrets, Les Poyeux 2002 displays singular notes inherent to Cabernet Franc grapes. This radiant red wine bears the mark of precise craftsmanship. The Foucault brothers, whom Decanter magazine deemed as 'the greatest winemakers in the world', oversee the organic cultivation, hand-harvesting, and indigenous yeasts fermentation, done in oak barrels. The embodiment of meticulous viniculture, its 12-month maturation in old French oak barrels notably omits sulphur dioxide. A sip of Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2002 takes one on a pleasant journey of balanced black fruit flavours and refined tannins, leading to a lengthy finish. As an emblem of 'Pure Réalité', its luxurious character fits seamlessly with gastronomic encounters. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€754.21 |
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Vinous (90)The 2019 Auxey-Duresses Village has a fragrant bouquet with red cherries and strawberry pastille scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, crisp red berry fruit laced with mulberry and very subtle sweet toffee-ish notes on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€13,747.45 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Raphel Coche told me that the 2012 Corton Charlemagne was the only vineyard that escaped hail damage this year. It has a very succinct nose, not predisposed to go out and grab you by the lapels. The aromatics unfurl with a sense of ease prioritizing finesse over power: beeswax, linden, lemon thyme and fresh pear. The palate is exquisitely balanced with fleeting glimpses of Seville orange and apricot. But there is more about the tension, the effortlessness and that it just rolls out across the finish like a huge Turkish rug. This is the kind of wine that exhausts superlatives. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€2,773.45 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Aromas of crisp Anjou pear, lime zest, orange oil, fresh hazelnuts and white flowers introduce the 2019 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's chalky and concentrated, with racy acids and an abundance of structuring dry extract. When I was served this wine blind a month after tasting it at the domaine, I mistook it for its 2017 counterpart, which should give some indication of the pitch-perfect balance Raphaël Coche succeeded in attaining in the more extreme 2019 vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€6,326.96 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
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€2,629.48 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)The white Musigny was racked just before the harvest, now back in barrel. Clear pale colour even with a faint green reflection. Rather a beautiful gently perfumed nose, flinty yet fine, this year the Musigny Blanc does seem like grand cru quality. A little lemongrass and then a crystalline white fruit. Really promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€3,097.45 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-93 (VN) |
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€7,724.95 |
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Vinous (90-93)(from a single unfrosted parcel on the mid-slope on the Vosne-Romanée side, the yield was 35 hectoliters per hectare in 2016): Dark red with ruby highlights. The nose displays a rather cool aspect as well as some spicy oak to the aromas of black cherry, licorice and botanical herbs. Densely packed and very ripe but a bit disorganized in the early going, even brutal, with its medicinal cassis, black cherry, herb and bitter chocolate flavors enlivened by pungent minerality. Today the tannins come across as a bit tough and drying. This wine finished its malolactic fermentation very late and Liger-Belair told me that he may bottle it last, as he did with the 2015 Clos Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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€18,325.45 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 La Romanée Grand Cru shows quite a bit of new oak on the nose at the moment and this slightly obscures the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, beautifully structured, silky-smooth with palpable energy, tension and precision towards the finish. The aromatics might be entering a dumb phase, but the palate evidences a Grand Cru with serious ambition. This is an ethereal La Romanée that seems to care little for the summer heat of that year and just goes about its job. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€2,395.45 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru showed some reduction on the nose, but there is impressive delineation and focus and real mineralité here. It just needs bottle age. The palate is very well balanced, a live wire of acidity, tensile and mineral-driven with a judicious touch of spice toward the persistent finish. This is very classy and persistent, translating the terroir with style, a wine that flirts with profundity. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,075.00 |
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Immerse yourself in a bottle of Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013 - a fine Burgundian wine from one of the region's most illustrious winemakers. Crafted from grapes grown in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges, this vintage exhibits a beautiful dark cherry hue. Made by Cecile Tremblay, granddaughter of iconic Burgundy producer Henri Jayer, its provenance is certainly remarkable. The traditional wine-making methods stand out; grapes handpicked and vinified in oak barrels for 18 months. These practices result in a complex yet balanced wine, rich in dense black fruit and earthy undertones, supported by firm tannins and a hint of spice. On the palate, it reveals a persistent finish that lingers, ensuring an unforgettable experience. As you savour the Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013, you're not just tasting a wine; you're experiencing a piece of Burgundy's rich wine heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€2,730.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Bright red-ruby. Very pure, perfumed aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, minerals, violet and cocoa powder. Sappy and tightly wound, conveying a powerful impression of vinosity thanks to its pungent minerality. The pH here of 3. 45 is the lowest in the cellar in 2014. Indeed, this wine shows a distinctly cool quality in the context of the vintage, and finishes with excellent chewy length. Tremblay told me that the 2008 version of this wine was paired by a chef with a tuna dish during a trip to Tokyo and that the combination was perfect. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€810.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,245.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2018 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée has also turned out beautifully, offering up aromas of clear honey, peach, white flowers, crushed mint, orange zest and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and racy palate that's simultaneously rich and intensely mineral, exhibiting a beautifully fine-boned, elegantly vinous profile and a long, sapid finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-91 (BH) |
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€2,485.00 |
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Burghound (88-91)A brooding and much more deeply pitched and sauvage-inflected nose offers up notes of red and dark currant along with more newly turned earth inferences. The slightly riper but still sleek and nicely rich middle weight flavors also possess outstanding delineation on the equally austere but longer finish. This needs to add depth, but it may well do so if allowed 6 to 8 years of bottle aging. (88-91)/2026+ |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
€374.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Another resounding success for the vintage, the opaque purple-colored 2008 Clinet (14.4% alcohol) is composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields of 38 hectoliters per hectare, while higher than in 2010, were still modest. Another powerful, big, large-scaled effort, the 2008 exhibits an inky/purple color as well as sweet creme de cassis, blackberry, plum, Asian spice, licorice and incense notes. Layered and full-bodied with stunning purity and a 40+ second finish, this beauty needs 3-5 years of bottle age and should keep for 25-30 years. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (WA) |
In Bond
€495.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)On one of the three occasions I tasted the 1996 Clos Fourtet from bottle I rated it outstanding (90 points). The color is a saturated dark ruby. The nose offers up sweet black raspberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with toasty oak and floral scents. It is fleshy, surprisingly expansive and forward for a 1996, with low acidity, and a long, multilayered, fruit-driven finish. The tannin is ripe, and thus the fruit comes forward and the wine is seductive and charming. This wine possesses the weight, richness, and extract to last for 15-20 years, but it should be drinkable early. I would not be surprised for readers to feel my score is too conservative based on how well this wine is showing. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2018. |
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Loire | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
€627.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Light yellow. Subtle aromas of fresh yellow apple and pineapple are laced with wild herbs. Juicy and fine-grained, with piquant acidity framing the lemon and mineral flavors. In spite of its enormous depth, this chenin blanc literally dances across the palate. Pure, crisp and very long on the finish, I prefer this to the richer 2011. Only bottled earlier this year, this Saumur will be released sometime in late 2015. If it develops like the 2010, it has the potential to be one of the great white wines of the vintage. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
€539.00 |
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Enjoy a bottle of the esteemed Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2012, the apotheosis of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, masterfully crafted by the unparalleled Foucault brothers. Sheltered in Saumur-Champigny's tuffeau chalk caves, Clos Rougeard's vintages are made with respectful, meticulous standards, aged predominantly in new oak and bottled unfiltered. The brothers, renowned guardians of biodynamic principles, resist any chemical intervention, creating an exemplary, natural wine that is as sublime as it's sustainable. The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny 2012 exudes an expressive nose imbued with dense fruit and intertwined with a minerally sous-bois character. Its opulent palate is harmoniously balanced with firm tannins and a remarkable, persistent finish. As a wine of great ageing potential yet immediate charm, it substantiates Clos Rougeard's eminent position amongst world-class wine producers. This is a remarkable embodiment of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, an unequivocal standard-bearer in its category. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,195.00 |
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The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2006 embodies the epitome of French viticulture in the heart of the Loire Valley. Renowned for their meticulous organic farming approach and traditional winemaking techniques, the Foucault brothers have crafted a wine of supreme elegance. The vineyard only utilises biodynamic techniques, highlighting their commitment to natural wine production. With the grapes being hand-picked, the Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2006 undergoes a lengthy maturation process in oak barrels, exuding depth and complexity. This intricate process yields a wine offering delicate blackcurrant notes and earthy undertones, with a refined structure and a finish that lingers. Its exceptional character has firmly positioned the Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Le Bourg 2006 as one of the most influential Cabernet Francs globally. A limited grand cru production, it represents an unparalleled expression of the Loire Valley, showcasing the perfection of its terroir. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,155.00 |
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Vinous (93)Dark ruby with a blackish core. Vibrant nose offers aromas of blackberry, licorice and bitter chocolate lifted by a floral note. Rich, velvety and plush, with mineral pungency and refreshing acidity giving shape to the broad, sweet berry fruit on the palate. With its lush tannins and outstanding length, this wonderfully dense, concentrated cabernet franc has the breed of a fine Saint-Emilion. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,090.00 |
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Reminiscent of the grandeur of the Loire Valley, the superlative Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 1996 emerges as an exemplar of Cabernet Franc perfection. Crafted meticulously by the Focault brothers, striking heirs to eight generations of Loire viticulture, this vintage manifests the family's devotion to biodynamic innocence with profound depth and structure. Blossoming in calcareous clay and Turonian limestone slopes of Champigny, the grapes unfold their nuance, displaying a rich spectrum of flavours―breathtaking raspberries, prunes, graphite, and subtle hints of truffle. Maturation in new-barrel oak over an unhurried two years bestows upon Les Poyeux an elegant complexity underpinned by an arresting mineral line. It's a tableau of harmonious contrasts, presented by a meticulously balanced tannin-acid structure. The distinguished Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 1996, recognised for its longevity, matures gracefully, reserving its full reveal for the patient aficionado. Thus ensuring every illustrious sip offers a timeless journey into its magisterial cradle. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
€930.00 |
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The Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2002 is a distinguished vintage that mirrors the fine traditional offering of the Loire Valley. Hailing from Clos Rougeard, one of France's best-kept viticultural secrets, Les Poyeux 2002 displays singular notes inherent to Cabernet Franc grapes. This radiant red wine bears the mark of precise craftsmanship. The Foucault brothers, whom Decanter magazine deemed as 'the greatest winemakers in the world', oversee the organic cultivation, hand-harvesting, and indigenous yeasts fermentation, done in oak barrels. The embodiment of meticulous viniculture, its 12-month maturation in old French oak barrels notably omits sulphur dioxide. A sip of Clos Rougeard Saumur-Champigny Les Poyeux 2002 takes one on a pleasant journey of balanced black fruit flavours and refined tannins, leading to a lengthy finish. As an emblem of 'Pure Réalité', its luxurious character fits seamlessly with gastronomic encounters. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€621.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2019 Auxey-Duresses Village has a fragrant bouquet with red cherries and strawberry pastille scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, crisp red berry fruit laced with mulberry and very subtle sweet toffee-ish notes on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€11,450.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Raphel Coche told me that the 2012 Corton Charlemagne was the only vineyard that escaped hail damage this year. It has a very succinct nose, not predisposed to go out and grab you by the lapels. The aromatics unfurl with a sense of ease prioritizing finesse over power: beeswax, linden, lemon thyme and fresh pear. The palate is exquisitely balanced with fleeting glimpses of Seville orange and apricot. But there is more about the tension, the effortlessness and that it just rolls out across the finish like a huge Turkish rug. This is the kind of wine that exhausts superlatives. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€2,305.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Aromas of crisp Anjou pear, lime zest, orange oil, fresh hazelnuts and white flowers introduce the 2019 Meursault Village, a medium to full-bodied, layered and incisive wine that's chalky and concentrated, with racy acids and an abundance of structuring dry extract. When I was served this wine blind a month after tasting it at the domaine, I mistook it for its 2017 counterpart, which should give some indication of the pitch-perfect balance Raphaël Coche succeeded in attaining in the more extreme 2019 vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€5,265.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
€2,185.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)The white Musigny was racked just before the harvest, now back in barrel. Clear pale colour even with a faint green reflection. Rather a beautiful gently perfumed nose, flinty yet fine, this year the Musigny Blanc does seem like grand cru quality. A little lemongrass and then a crystalline white fruit. Really promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€2,575.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-93 (VN) |
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Vinous (90-93)(from a single unfrosted parcel on the mid-slope on the Vosne-Romanée side, the yield was 35 hectoliters per hectare in 2016): Dark red with ruby highlights. The nose displays a rather cool aspect as well as some spicy oak to the aromas of black cherry, licorice and botanical herbs. Densely packed and very ripe but a bit disorganized in the early going, even brutal, with its medicinal cassis, black cherry, herb and bitter chocolate flavors enlivened by pungent minerality. Today the tannins come across as a bit tough and drying. This wine finished its malolactic fermentation very late and Liger-Belair told me that he may bottle it last, as he did with the 2015 Clos Vougeot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 La Romanée Grand Cru shows quite a bit of new oak on the nose at the moment and this slightly obscures the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, beautifully structured, silky-smooth with palpable energy, tension and precision towards the finish. The aromatics might be entering a dumb phase, but the palate evidences a Grand Cru with serious ambition. This is an ethereal La Romanée that seems to care little for the summer heat of that year and just goes about its job. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru showed some reduction on the nose, but there is impressive delineation and focus and real mineralité here. It just needs bottle age. The palate is very well balanced, a live wire of acidity, tensile and mineral-driven with a judicious touch of spice toward the persistent finish. This is very classy and persistent, translating the terroir with style, a wine that flirts with profundity. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune. |
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