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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Rhone | 2 | - |
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€570.40 |
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Rhone | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
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€562.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Brimming with citrus and acacia-blossom aromas, this extremely concentrated dry white has astonishing tension and vitality for this appellation. How can you resist the floral honey note at the fleshy heart of this masterpiece, or the astonishing mineral freshness at the super-long finish? 100% roussanne from ancient vines. From organically grown grapes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€855.83 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Already forward and approachable (especially by this cuvee’s standards), the 2011 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin offers up classic blueberry, violets, beef blood and earthy, mineral qualities on the bouquet. Downright sexy on the palate, with full-bodied richness and a voluptuous, mouth-filling texture, it nevertheless has ample tannin and concentration, all of which build nicely on the palate. While it will have upward of three decades of longevity, it will be one of the more approachable Hommage A Jacques Perrins in its youth as well. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€925.88 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The wine of the vintage is the Perrins' 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin, which has a classic, sexy, accessible style yet is also going to age beautifully. Massive amounts of smoked black fruits, ground pepper, iodine, truffle, and bloody meat all emerge from this inky colored behemoth. With full body, building tannins, no hard edges, and a rock star of a finish, it’s primary and youthful, but incredible. Ideally, it would be given another 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for another 3 decades or more. It’s an awesome wine! |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,005.83 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely aromatic with blueberries, blackberries, and flowers. Full- bodied, dense, and rich yet agile and exciting. The tannins are seamless and beautiful. The finish shows stones and spices. The ancient mourvedre in the blend gives this wine elegance. Incredible depth. So drinkable now but goes on for minutes. Fantastic Hommage from a more challenging vintage. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97+ (WA) |
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€1,008.40 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€1,122.40 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)A classic blend of mostly Mourvèdre, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is a blockbuster that’s certainly the wine of the vintage. Possessing an inky purple color to go with an incredible bouquet of blueberries, garrigue, olive tapenade, beef blood and pepper, it's rich, full-bodied, powerful and layered, with sweet, ripe tannin. It's a more approachable example of this cuvée that past vintages, yet will keep for 3 decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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€1,169.20 |
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James Suckling (100)A more savory, moody, strong expression. Deeply rich nose with minerals, flowers, wild herbs, tar, toasted spices and pepper. The dark berries have a smoky edge. Minerally edge, too, thanks to the 60 per cent mourvèdre. The palate has glossy, ripe and super-fine tannins in sheets. Deep-set, dark plums and blueberries in the finish. Noble tannins. Age-worthy. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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€1,043.20 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)On another level, the brilliant 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is just about all Mourvèdre (there are small amounts of Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise) brought up in a large foudre. It reveals a saturated purple color as well as a super-rich, blockbuster-styled bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, ground pepper, truffle, charcuterie, and God knows what else. With full-bodied richness, a stacked, opulent mid-palate, building tannins, and a sensational finish, it’s another perfect wine from this team and is unquestionably in the same realm as the 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2016. Give bottles 7-8 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following 40-50 years. |
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Rhone | 2 | 100 (WCI) |
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€1,134.40 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)The wine of the vintage. Compelling in every sense of the word, the wine is incredibly dark in color. The aromatics kick off with an amazing display of spices, herbs, wet earth, leaf, pepper, grilled meat, black raspberry, kirsch and plum notes. The weight, density and intensity on the palate coats your taste receptors, yet retains its lush, silky texture. The seamless finish leaves the 60 second mark in its wake. This should age for decades. |
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Rhone | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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€888.40 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marvelously complex, deeply fruited and massively concentrated yet wonderfully drinkable, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin challenges the number of superlatives that can be thrown at it. Scents of violets, tree bark, truffle, purple raspberries and blackberries all appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, dense and velvety, and the finish shows enormous richness and length. Breathtaking stuff. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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€1,050.40 |
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James Suckling (99)Enveloping nose of super-ripe orange, pomegranate and cigar leaf that’s still very youthful and needs time to reveal its myriad nuances. Also notes of licorice, dried herbs and rose petals. Enormous concentration, silkiness and finesse on the expansive palate. Extravagant in the best sense of that word! The finish gets finer, the closer it gets to infinity. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WCI) |
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€763.62 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (99)With all the richness, density and concentration required, you also find endless waves of perfectly ripe, black, blue and dark red fruits, crushed rocks, stone, licorice, smoke, flowers and espresso. Here you find, intensity, purity, minerality, silk and velvety tannins and a seamless, 60 second finish that just won't quit. The wine blends is 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. Only 1,150 cases were produced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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€595.60 |
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James Suckling (98-99)This is a terrific wine that has everything, from seamless texture to great depth of fruit. Full-bodied, yet agile and energetic. Pure merlot. One of the best I have had from here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,399.45 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,669.43 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has an immediately seductive, extremely pure bouquet of bright red fruit, strawberry and cranberry; hints of blueberry surface with aeration. The oak is very well integrated, and with continued aeration in the glass, the raspberry component becomes more expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit encased by grippy, slightly firm tannins. This is a very serious Grand Cru, extraordinarily focused and full of tension; the mouth still tingles 60 seconds after it has exited. A consummate expression of a great Burgundy vintage. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,637.22 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Benoit Ente Puligny-Montrachet Nexe Flore 2016, meticulously curated in the renowned vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet, nestled in the esteemed Burgundy wine region of eastern France. This exceptional Chardonnay hails from Benoit Ente, a distinguished producer recognised globally for ensuring the highest-degree of care and detail in every bottle. Under the guidance of Ente's expert hand, the Nexe Flore 2016 embraces the region's mineral-rich terroir to impart a captivating complexity. This Burgundian treasure displays a delicate balance, boasting an exquisite, refreshing acidity enrobed in layers of white flowers, ripe peach, and hazelnuts. The vinification process follows traditional white Burgundy methods, involving light pressing and barrel ageing to enhance the expression of the wine's character and texture. The Benoit Ente Puligny-Montrachet Nexe Flore 2016 is a testament to elevated craftsmanship, offering a quintessential wine-drinking experience not to be missed. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€571.50 |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Extra-Brut Le Cran (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay) is fabulous. It marries the energy of the vintage with terrific mid-palate presence and overall depth. Dried pear, spice, menthol chamomile and lightly floral honey all meld together in a Chardonnay of real depth and textural resonance. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: July, 2021. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,701.45 |
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Discover the exquisite elegance of Bernard Bonin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2020. Hailing from the esteemed Meursault Appellation in Burgundy, France, Bernard Bonin, the meticulous winemaker, devotes his mastery to biodynamic vineyard cultivation to encapsulate the purest expression of Chardonnay grapes. This wine flows from vines grown in limestone-rich soils of the Les Charmes Premier Cru vineyard, offering uniqueness and prestige to its character. Since 1998, Bonin's sustainable practices have shaped a truly authentic wine that harmoniously intertwines nature and culture. Striking a balance between Meursault's traditional richness and minerality, this 2020 rendition expresses nuanced layers of white fruit, citrus and honey undertones, culminating in a persistent, complex finish. With judicious oak ageing, this white Burgundy unveils its full potential for palatial depth and longevity. Undeniably, the Bernard Bonin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2020 personifies the respect for terroir and meticulous viticulture synonymous with Bernard Bonin's name. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,685.22 |
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The Bernard Bonin Meursault Le Limozin 2021 is a veritable delight from the renowned vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. Produced by the meticulous Bernard Bonin and his wife, this wine exudes an unparalleled commitment to quality. Expressing the innate elegance of Chardonnay, it boasts complex nuances of ripe fruit, balanced by a fresh minerality and restrained oak. Crafted through organic viticulture, every harvest is manually picked, then vinified with indigenous yeast to create an authentic flavour profile. It is matured in French oak barrels, with regular lees stirring, amplifying the depth of its character. This wine captures the very essence of its terrain, with each sip revealing layers of its terroir. Undeniably expressive, the Bernard Bonin Meursault Le Limozin 2021 is a testament to the sophistication and finesse of Meursault wines, making it a must-try for those seeking a truly remarkable vinous experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,473.45 |
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The Bernard Bonin Meursault Les Tillets 2021 is the epitome of the prestigious French vinification culture. Crafted in the acclaimed region of Meursault, Burgundy, this wine is cultivated from Chardonnay vines averaging 45 years of age. The winemaking process is traditional, ageing in oak barrels with only 10% being new to preserve the purity of fruit. Produced by Domaine Bernard Bonin, a fourth-generation vineyard, famed for harmonising the traditional and modern in winemaking. The Bernard Bonin Meursault Les Tillets 2021, offers an opulent palette of yellow fruit, apple, and pear followed by white flower, citrus, and mineral sensations on the finish. It's full-bodied, concentrated, yet harmonious. It's a glorious testament to the region's terroir and Bernard Bonin's meticulous artistry. Promising excellent cellaring potential, this fine wine delivers an extraordinary Burgundy experience, making it an indispensable addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection." |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,815.45 |
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Vinous (95)Saturated, bright ruby-red. Flamboyantly aromatic, wild nose features blackberry, meat, licorice, minerals, espresso and sexy oak. Like liquid silk on the palate, but with great concentration to the perfumed flavors of dark fruits, game and violet. Wonderfully classy grand cru that finishes with superb length and lift and fine-grained, utterly seamless tannins. Seems a far cry from Dugat's more extractive, chunkier wines of the late '80s and early '90s. This obviously got a very soft bottling, without fining or filtration. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 97 (DC) |
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€1,955.26 |
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Decanter (97)The Dugat-Py family have nearly 1ha of Charmes-Chambertin, divided two-thirds to one between Charmes itself and Mazoyères. Picked early, this is a serious, textured, wild-herb-scented wine, beautifully crafted to combine structure with fruit weight, supported by acidity and adroitly handled new wood. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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€2,405.20 |
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Burghound (96)A markedly floral nose is quite pretty with its array of earth, liqueur-like dark berries and lovely spice wisps. There is again outstanding volume to the beautifully textured large-scaled flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long and well-balanced if overtly austere finale that displays absolutely stunning length. Here too plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€2,519.22 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Aromas of dark cherries, licorice, peonies and sweet spices, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak, introduce the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's fleshy and gourmand, its sweet, powdery tannins entirely concealed in an enveloping core of vibrant fruit. Such is its underlying substance and incipient complexity, however, that I suspect its immediate charm is deceptive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,273.45 |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 is a remarkable embodiment of fine French winemaking. Under the masterful hands of globally admired producer, Bernard Dugat-Py, this wine hails from the esteemed vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin, in Burgundy, acknowledged worldwide for its distinguished terroir. This Pinot Noir expresses characteristic finesse with intense, pure flavours. The 2018 vintage, renowned for its exceptional quality, provides a charismatic complexity. The wine itself is matured in new oak barrels, imparting a delicate palate intricacy. Bernard Dugat-Py's unparalleled techniques assure a splendidly balanced wine, offering plush dark fruit aromas, harmonised with mineral undertones and a hint of spice. An exceptional choice for those in search of an impressive, nuanced wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 brings the celebrated, traditional artistry of Burgundy’s vineyards right to your glass. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,507.45 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite transference of terroir bestowed by the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020. This distinguished wine, meticulously crafted from centuries-old vines located in the heartland of French viticulture - Gevrey-Chambertin, exhibits profound expressions of meticulous grape cultivation and empathetic winemaking. The regimen of Bernard Dugat-Py, a venerated estate synonymous with meticulous attention to detail, plays a pivotal role in guiding the grapes to reveal their innate nobility. Crafted with manual harvesting and deeply respectful vinification processes, the beautiful orchestration of flavours projects an illustrative example of Burgundian voluptuousness. Chambolle-like purity, tightly knit tannins and impeccable balance paint an unblemished portrait of a masterful rendition of Gevrey-Chambertin’s prized terroir. Award your palate with the luscious complexity of Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020, a true testament to timeless winemaking artistry. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
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€1,537.45 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Much as it was from barrel, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques is immensely promising, mingling aromas of wild berries and cassis with hints of smoked meats, spices, rose petals and black truffles in an incipiently complex bouquet. Deep, full-bodied and multidimensional, it's layered and concentrated, with lively acids, immense concentration and a long, penetrating finish. Built to age, it will demand patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,955.26 |
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Experience the exquisite and timeless Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020, a world-class wine hailing from the prized vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, located in France's esteemed Burgundy region. Elegantly created by renowned winemaker Bernard Dugat-Py, this red wine offers an unforgettable expression of terroir, imbued with earthy tones, dark fruits, and lingering spices. The wine's exceptional quality emanates from a rigorous vinification process, following biodynamic principles, allowing each grape to arrive at its pure and unstinted potential. The 2020 vintage is highly acclaimed for its harmonious complexity and enduring finish. As elaborated by critics, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020 displays a perfect blend of fine tannins, layered aromas, and a spellbinding freshness, sure to delight the palate of even the most discerning connoisseur. A worthy addition to any cellar or a cherished gift for a wine enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€858.42 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
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€466.00 |
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Rhone | 2 | 97-98 (JS) |
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€459.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Brimming with citrus and acacia-blossom aromas, this extremely concentrated dry white has astonishing tension and vitality for this appellation. How can you resist the floral honey note at the fleshy heart of this masterpiece, or the astonishing mineral freshness at the super-long finish? 100% roussanne from ancient vines. From organically grown grapes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€702.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Already forward and approachable (especially by this cuvee’s standards), the 2011 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin offers up classic blueberry, violets, beef blood and earthy, mineral qualities on the bouquet. Downright sexy on the palate, with full-bodied richness and a voluptuous, mouth-filling texture, it nevertheless has ample tannin and concentration, all of which build nicely on the palate. While it will have upward of three decades of longevity, it will be one of the more approachable Hommage A Jacques Perrins in its youth as well. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€760.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The wine of the vintage is the Perrins' 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin, which has a classic, sexy, accessible style yet is also going to age beautifully. Massive amounts of smoked black fruits, ground pepper, iodine, truffle, and bloody meat all emerge from this inky colored behemoth. With full body, building tannins, no hard edges, and a rock star of a finish, it’s primary and youthful, but incredible. Ideally, it would be given another 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for another 3 decades or more. It’s an awesome wine! |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€827.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Extremely aromatic with blueberries, blackberries, and flowers. Full- bodied, dense, and rich yet agile and exciting. The tannins are seamless and beautiful. The finish shows stones and spices. The ancient mourvedre in the blend gives this wine elegance. Incredible depth. So drinkable now but goes on for minutes. Fantastic Hommage from a more challenging vintage. |
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Rhone | 2 | 97+ (WA) |
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€831.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin and I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort! Give bottles 4-6 years of cellaring and drink over the following two decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€926.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)A classic blend of mostly Mourvèdre, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is a blockbuster that’s certainly the wine of the vintage. Possessing an inky purple color to go with an incredible bouquet of blueberries, garrigue, olive tapenade, beef blood and pepper, it's rich, full-bodied, powerful and layered, with sweet, ripe tannin. It's a more approachable example of this cuvée that past vintages, yet will keep for 3 decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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€965.00 |
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James Suckling (100)A more savory, moody, strong expression. Deeply rich nose with minerals, flowers, wild herbs, tar, toasted spices and pepper. The dark berries have a smoky edge. Minerally edge, too, thanks to the 60 per cent mourvèdre. The palate has glossy, ripe and super-fine tannins in sheets. Deep-set, dark plums and blueberries in the finish. Noble tannins. Age-worthy. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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€860.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)On another level, the brilliant 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is just about all Mourvèdre (there are small amounts of Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise) brought up in a large foudre. It reveals a saturated purple color as well as a super-rich, blockbuster-styled bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, ground pepper, truffle, charcuterie, and God knows what else. With full-bodied richness, a stacked, opulent mid-palate, building tannins, and a sensational finish, it’s another perfect wine from this team and is unquestionably in the same realm as the 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2016. Give bottles 7-8 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following 40-50 years. |
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Rhone | 2 | 100 (WCI) |
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€936.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)The wine of the vintage. Compelling in every sense of the word, the wine is incredibly dark in color. The aromatics kick off with an amazing display of spices, herbs, wet earth, leaf, pepper, grilled meat, black raspberry, kirsch and plum notes. The weight, density and intensity on the palate coats your taste receptors, yet retains its lush, silky texture. The seamless finish leaves the 60 second mark in its wake. This should age for decades. |
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Rhone | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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€731.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marvelously complex, deeply fruited and massively concentrated yet wonderfully drinkable, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin challenges the number of superlatives that can be thrown at it. Scents of violets, tree bark, truffle, purple raspberries and blackberries all appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, dense and velvety, and the finish shows enormous richness and length. Breathtaking stuff. |
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Rhone | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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€866.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Enveloping nose of super-ripe orange, pomegranate and cigar leaf that’s still very youthful and needs time to reveal its myriad nuances. Also notes of licorice, dried herbs and rose petals. Enormous concentration, silkiness and finesse on the expansive palate. Extravagant in the best sense of that word! The finish gets finer, the closer it gets to infinity. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WCI) |
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€627.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (99)With all the richness, density and concentration required, you also find endless waves of perfectly ripe, black, blue and dark red fruits, crushed rocks, stone, licorice, smoke, flowers and espresso. Here you find, intensity, purity, minerality, silk and velvety tannins and a seamless, 60 second finish that just won't quit. The wine blends is 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. Only 1,150 cases were produced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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€487.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)This is a terrific wine that has everything, from seamless texture to great depth of fruit. Full-bodied, yet agile and energetic. Pure merlot. One of the best I have had from here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,380.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2015 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has an immediately seductive, extremely pure bouquet of bright red fruit, strawberry and cranberry; hints of blueberry surface with aeration. The oak is very well integrated, and with continued aeration in the glass, the raspberry component becomes more expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit encased by grippy, slightly firm tannins. This is a very serious Grand Cru, extraordinarily focused and full of tension; the mouth still tingles 60 seconds after it has exited. A consummate expression of a great Burgundy vintage. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Benoit Ente Puligny-Montrachet Nexe Flore 2016, meticulously curated in the renowned vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet, nestled in the esteemed Burgundy wine region of eastern France. This exceptional Chardonnay hails from Benoit Ente, a distinguished producer recognised globally for ensuring the highest-degree of care and detail in every bottle. Under the guidance of Ente's expert hand, the Nexe Flore 2016 embraces the region's mineral-rich terroir to impart a captivating complexity. This Burgundian treasure displays a delicate balance, boasting an exquisite, refreshing acidity enrobed in layers of white flowers, ripe peach, and hazelnuts. The vinification process follows traditional white Burgundy methods, involving light pressing and barrel ageing to enhance the expression of the wine's character and texture. The Benoit Ente Puligny-Montrachet Nexe Flore 2016 is a testament to elevated craftsmanship, offering a quintessential wine-drinking experience not to be missed. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€467.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Extra-Brut Le Cran (50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay) is fabulous. It marries the energy of the vintage with terrific mid-palate presence and overall depth. Dried pear, spice, menthol chamomile and lightly floral honey all meld together in a Chardonnay of real depth and textural resonance. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: July, 2021. |
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Discover the exquisite elegance of Bernard Bonin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2020. Hailing from the esteemed Meursault Appellation in Burgundy, France, Bernard Bonin, the meticulous winemaker, devotes his mastery to biodynamic vineyard cultivation to encapsulate the purest expression of Chardonnay grapes. This wine flows from vines grown in limestone-rich soils of the Les Charmes Premier Cru vineyard, offering uniqueness and prestige to its character. Since 1998, Bonin's sustainable practices have shaped a truly authentic wine that harmoniously intertwines nature and culture. Striking a balance between Meursault's traditional richness and minerality, this 2020 rendition expresses nuanced layers of white fruit, citrus and honey undertones, culminating in a persistent, complex finish. With judicious oak ageing, this white Burgundy unveils its full potential for palatial depth and longevity. Undeniably, the Bernard Bonin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2020 personifies the respect for terroir and meticulous viticulture synonymous with Bernard Bonin's name. |
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€1,395.00 |
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The Bernard Bonin Meursault Le Limozin 2021 is a veritable delight from the renowned vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. Produced by the meticulous Bernard Bonin and his wife, this wine exudes an unparalleled commitment to quality. Expressing the innate elegance of Chardonnay, it boasts complex nuances of ripe fruit, balanced by a fresh minerality and restrained oak. Crafted through organic viticulture, every harvest is manually picked, then vinified with indigenous yeast to create an authentic flavour profile. It is matured in French oak barrels, with regular lees stirring, amplifying the depth of its character. This wine captures the very essence of its terrain, with each sip revealing layers of its terroir. Undeniably expressive, the Bernard Bonin Meursault Le Limozin 2021 is a testament to the sophistication and finesse of Meursault wines, making it a must-try for those seeking a truly remarkable vinous experience. |
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The Bernard Bonin Meursault Les Tillets 2021 is the epitome of the prestigious French vinification culture. Crafted in the acclaimed region of Meursault, Burgundy, this wine is cultivated from Chardonnay vines averaging 45 years of age. The winemaking process is traditional, ageing in oak barrels with only 10% being new to preserve the purity of fruit. Produced by Domaine Bernard Bonin, a fourth-generation vineyard, famed for harmonising the traditional and modern in winemaking. The Bernard Bonin Meursault Les Tillets 2021, offers an opulent palette of yellow fruit, apple, and pear followed by white flower, citrus, and mineral sensations on the finish. It's full-bodied, concentrated, yet harmonious. It's a glorious testament to the region's terroir and Bernard Bonin's meticulous artistry. Promising excellent cellaring potential, this fine wine delivers an extraordinary Burgundy experience, making it an indispensable addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection." |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,335.00 |
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Vinous (95)Saturated, bright ruby-red. Flamboyantly aromatic, wild nose features blackberry, meat, licorice, minerals, espresso and sexy oak. Like liquid silk on the palate, but with great concentration to the perfumed flavors of dark fruits, game and violet. Wonderfully classy grand cru that finishes with superb length and lift and fine-grained, utterly seamless tannins. Seems a far cry from Dugat's more extractive, chunkier wines of the late '80s and early '90s. This obviously got a very soft bottling, without fining or filtration. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 97 (DC) |
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€1,620.00 |
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Decanter (97)The Dugat-Py family have nearly 1ha of Charmes-Chambertin, divided two-thirds to one between Charmes itself and Mazoyères. Picked early, this is a serious, textured, wild-herb-scented wine, beautifully crafted to combine structure with fruit weight, supported by acidity and adroitly handled new wood. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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€1,995.00 |
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Burghound (96)A markedly floral nose is quite pretty with its array of earth, liqueur-like dark berries and lovely spice wisps. There is again outstanding volume to the beautifully textured large-scaled flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long and well-balanced if overtly austere finale that displays absolutely stunning length. Here too plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€2,090.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Aromas of dark cherries, licorice, peonies and sweet spices, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak, introduce the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's fleshy and gourmand, its sweet, powdery tannins entirely concealed in an enveloping core of vibrant fruit. Such is its underlying substance and incipient complexity, however, that I suspect its immediate charm is deceptive. |
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 is a remarkable embodiment of fine French winemaking. Under the masterful hands of globally admired producer, Bernard Dugat-Py, this wine hails from the esteemed vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin, in Burgundy, acknowledged worldwide for its distinguished terroir. This Pinot Noir expresses characteristic finesse with intense, pure flavours. The 2018 vintage, renowned for its exceptional quality, provides a charismatic complexity. The wine itself is matured in new oak barrels, imparting a delicate palate intricacy. Bernard Dugat-Py's unparalleled techniques assure a splendidly balanced wine, offering plush dark fruit aromas, harmonised with mineral undertones and a hint of spice. An exceptional choice for those in search of an impressive, nuanced wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Fonteny 2018 brings the celebrated, traditional artistry of Burgundy’s vineyards right to your glass. |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite transference of terroir bestowed by the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020. This distinguished wine, meticulously crafted from centuries-old vines located in the heartland of French viticulture - Gevrey-Chambertin, exhibits profound expressions of meticulous grape cultivation and empathetic winemaking. The regimen of Bernard Dugat-Py, a venerated estate synonymous with meticulous attention to detail, plays a pivotal role in guiding the grapes to reveal their innate nobility. Crafted with manual harvesting and deeply respectful vinification processes, the beautiful orchestration of flavours projects an illustrative example of Burgundian voluptuousness. Chambolle-like purity, tightly knit tannins and impeccable balance paint an unblemished portrait of a masterful rendition of Gevrey-Chambertin’s prized terroir. Award your palate with the luscious complexity of Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux Vieilles Vignes 2020, a true testament to timeless winemaking artistry. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
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€1,270.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Much as it was from barrel, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques is immensely promising, mingling aromas of wild berries and cassis with hints of smoked meats, spices, rose petals and black truffles in an incipiently complex bouquet. Deep, full-bodied and multidimensional, it's layered and concentrated, with lively acids, immense concentration and a long, penetrating finish. Built to age, it will demand patience. |
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Experience the exquisite and timeless Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020, a world-class wine hailing from the prized vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, located in France's esteemed Burgundy region. Elegantly created by renowned winemaker Bernard Dugat-Py, this red wine offers an unforgettable expression of terroir, imbued with earthy tones, dark fruits, and lingering spices. The wine's exceptional quality emanates from a rigorous vinification process, following biodynamic principles, allowing each grape to arrive at its pure and unstinted potential. The 2020 vintage is highly acclaimed for its harmonious complexity and enduring finish. As elaborated by critics, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2020 displays a perfect blend of fine tannins, layered aromas, and a spellbinding freshness, sure to delight the palate of even the most discerning connoisseur. A worthy addition to any cellar or a cherished gift for a wine enthusiast. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€706.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Assembled from several parcels of 80- to 100-year-old vines, the 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Cuvée Coeur de Roy" has an elegant, seductive bouquet of pure raspberry and wild strawberry scents. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe sappy red fruit, good structure and very well-integrated new oak toward the finish. This has good potential. |
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