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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The Wine Independent (98-100)
A blend of 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9.1% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Haut-Brion has a pH of 3.7 and a deep garnet-purple color. It is quite closed to begin, needing a lot of patient swirling to coax out notes of plum preserves, black cherry compote, and wild blueberries, leading to perfumed hints of peonies, crushed stones, rose bud tea, and licorice, with a touch of wood smoke. The medium to full- bodied palate delivers black and blue fruit layers that shimmy and swirl in the mouth with jaw-dropping energy, accented by mineral and exotic spice notes and supported with a firm backbone and plush, plush tannins, finishing with a breathtaking firework display. Very clever wine!Inc. TAX€2,713.75 -
Inc. TAX€589.85 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (98)
The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne has a ripe and generous bouquet with orange pith, apricot, crème brûlée and quince, unfurling beautifully in the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with fine definition, wonderful acidity and a composed, almost Tokaji-like finish that lingers with enticing marmalade and quince notes. So precise. So delicious.Inc. TAX€2,524.38 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2010 La Tour Blanche is well endowed on the nose with scents of acacia honey, yellow plum and orange rind, just a touch of saffron emerging with time (a leitmotif of this vintage.) The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This feels spicier than its peers, finely tuned towards the finish with a touch of ginger on the aftertaste. Excellent. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.Inc. TAX€657.22 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
A wine of stunning beauty, the 2017 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is so remarkably vivid from the very first taste. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. Orchard fruit, tangerine, passion fruit mint and exotic floral overtones all grace this precise, wonderfully inviting Sauternes from Silvio Denz. Lafaurie-Peyraguey is pure and total finesse.Inc. TAX€649.98 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Loads of red and black currants, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and dried flower notes emerge from the 2020 Château Langoa Barton, a gorgeous looking 2020 offering medium to full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It has the concentrated, backward vibe of the vintage yet brings remarkable opulence and texture. It's impressive.Inc. TAX€557.58 -
James Suckling (94-95)
This is a really together second wine of Angélus with a tight and focused center palate of blackberries and hints of chocolate and hazelnuts. Firm and very fine tannins and a long and persistent finish.Inc. TAX€1,048.38 -
James Suckling (94-95)
This is very fine and racy with refined tannins that are long and really precise. It’s medium-bodied with a lovely, creamy texture. Really long and bright.Inc. TAX€927.18 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023James Suckling (98-99)
This is a fantastic wine and very, very exciting, with purity and brightness to the floral, spicy and blackberry notes. ItExpected Price Range€616 - €732 -
James Suckling (95)
Juicy and spicy with fresh tobacco, redcurrants and crushed stone character. Medium to full body. Medium velvety tannins and a delicious finish. Will age beautifully as well. Better after 2026.Inc. TAX€1,618.42 -
James Suckling (94)
Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now.Inc. TAX€654.78 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)
The Grand Vin 2021 Château Lynch-Bages ratchets up everything, offering a rich, powerful, almost full-bodied style as well as gorgeous notes of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, spice, and hints of cassis. It might be the biggest, richest wine in the vintage and has a great mid-palate, impressive density, building tannins, and a great, great finish.Inc. TAX€1,029.23 -
James Suckling (97-98)
Solid red with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spice. Lots of hazelnut, too. It’s full-bodied with chewy, polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Best of the trilogy vintages?Inc. TAX€707.58 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023James Suckling (99-100)
The aromas in this young Margaux are so primary, reminding me of grape must fermenting in the vat, then turning to perfumes and flowers. Violets and roses. Full-bodied but it comes across as so agile and bright, with vivid acidity that makes the wine crunchy and linear. As Alexis, one of the owners of Margaux said, this really shows the DNA of the estate. Weightless. One of the wines of the vintage. 3.6 pH. Blend of 89% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.Expected Price Range€2,891 - €3,433 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2018 Maucaillou is a rich, heady wine, just as it was from barrel. A blast of dark cherry fruit, cedar, licorice and tobacco hits the palate, all wrapped up by firm tannins that are a bit imposing at this stage. Give the 2018 a few years in bottle. There's a lot of wine here.Inc. TAX€408.47 -
Crafted with sophistication, Maurice Lapalus & Fils Macon Pierreclos Gamay 2018 presents enthusiasts with an indulgent oenophilic experience. Hailing from Macon Pierreclos, situated in the prestigious Burgundy region of France, this fine wine encapsulates the region's renowned terroir in every bottle. Made entirely from hand-picked Gamay grapes, this vino expertly showcases the varietal’s ruby colouration and exuberant fruit qualities. The fervent dedication of Maurice Lapalus & Fils, a fifth-generation family-owned winery, is imbued in each sip taken.
Aged in oak barrels, it boasts a perfectly balanced texture, resplendent with irresistible aromas of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and subtle undertones of vanilla. Guided by sustainable farming and a commitment to authenticity, Maurice Lapalus & Fils Macon Pierreclos Gamay 2018 is a true testament to innovative French viticulture.
This remarkable wine offers a stunningly versatile pairing experience; savor it alongside succulent roasts or indulge without accompaniment to fully appreciate its opulent nuances.
Inc. TAX€265.43 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023James Suckling (99-100)
Wow. This is the essence of Montrose, with blackberry, blackcurrant, crushed stone and earth. I have not tasted a Montrose like this in 42 years of my career. It has a much more vertical nature to it, with layered tannins that go very deep and long, The muscular structure and intensity is something else. This is a new era for Montrose. It is now made from only 45 hectares of vineyards right in front of the chateau, instead of about 60 before. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot and 4% cabernet franc.Expected Price Range€815 - €968 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98-100)
High Cabernet, and the grape is dominant not just in blend but character, totally delicious, with tension, flesh, and confidence, building layers of black fruits, graphite, cocoa bean, espresso, pomegranate and smoked earth throughout the palate. When Cabernet works at Mouton, it is hard to beat, and it's on full display in 2023. One of my clear wines of the vintage. Of any vintage. 100% new oak for ageing. 40% grand vin, harvest September 7 to 30.Expected Price Range€2,902 - €3,447 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is a special wine with unique black-cherry character and hints of hazelnuts. Full bodied, tight and totally melted together with the firm and ultra-fine tannins Extremely long.Inc. TAX€736.38 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023James Suckling (93-94)
The polished and creamy texture here is extremely attractive, with blueberry, blackcurrant and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with linear tannins, showing polish and finesse. Creamy mouth-feel. Second wine of Cos. 12.9% alcohol. 51% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.Expected Price Range€214 - €255 -
Emanating from the eminent Champagne producer, Paul Bara, comes the distinguished Paul Bara Grand Rose Bouzy NV. Each sip offers a harmonious blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the esteemed Bouzy region of Champagne, France. Hand-tended for only the highest quality, these vineyards have been carefully cultivated by the talented Bara family since 1833. Made through the meticulous 'saignée' method, the wine exudes a deep salmon hue and lavish flavours.
This non-vintage champagne takes centre stage with fragrant aromas of ripe strawberries and brioche, cascading into palate-pleasing notes of cherry and raspberry. With a precise, vibrant acidity matched with a gratifyingly long finish, the Paul Bara Grand Rose Bouzy NV eloquently showcases the quintessential charm of the Grand Cru terroirs. It's not just a champagne; it's a work of art patiently put together, standing as an emblem of unwavering quality.
Inc. TAX€655.72 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)
The success of Pichon over recent years extends to its second wine also, and this delivers waves of cassis bud and red roses on the opening beats, followed up by vibrant raspberry and and blackberry fruits, easier drinking than the powerhouse 2022. A vintage that sees 50 years of Pichon Comtesse Reserve (once known, of course, as Reserve de la Comtesse). 55% of the production, more than usual because they were focusing so much on Cabernet for the main wine. Nicolas Glumineau director.Expected Price Range€201 - €239 -
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)
Bright, pale yellow. Lively lemon, tangerine, mango and papaya aromas are complicated by menthol and smoky botrytis. Sweet, silky and suave, delivering enticing, very pure flavors of peach nectar, guava and honey. This offers plenty of volume and richness without excess weight and finishes with sneaky length.Inc. TAX€661.72 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89)
The 2020 La Réserve de Léoville Barton has a crisp blackberry, tobacco and slight minty bouquet with impressive harmony. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins, not deep or concentrated, yet showing much more precision than the La Réserves that I used to taste a decade ago. Classy.Inc. TAX€602.92 -
Decanter (97)
An exceptional wine, this is just stuffed full of exotic fruits, layers of apricot, saffron, truffle and citrus, all powering through the palate with a mouthwatering finish. An early harvest - they finished picking in 2017 the same day that they started in 2018, and the crop showed unusually pure botrytis, needing less sorting than usual. Absolutely one to look out for.Inc. TAX€574.38 -
Experience a symphony of sumptuous taste with the exquisite Soutard 1988. This opulent wine hails from one of Bordeaux's most respected and oldest vineyards, Château Soutard, steeped in heritage since the 16th century. This prestigious Grand Cru Classé shows off the quintessential essence of Saint-Émilion with its compelling blend of predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The master strokes of this masterpiece lie within its meticulous vinicultural techniques, combining both tradition and innovation. This includes fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats and extended maturation in fine-grain oak barrels. On the palate Soutard 1988 offers an array of intense notes; expect dark fruit and chocolate nuances engulfed by supple velvety tannins and sublime ageing potential. This vintage is a shining representation of the stellar 1988 harvest, leaving a legacy that has withstood the test of time. Discover the transcendent allure of Soutard 1988; a toast to exceptional viticulture and winemaking prowess.
Inc. TAX€550.12 -
Experience the grandeur of a classic Bordeaux with the iconic Soutard 1989. This exquisite vintage is produced by Château Soutard, esteemed for crafting structured and harmonious wines since 1513 in the heart of Saint-Émilion, France. Soutard 1989 is no exception, exuding complexity and finesse that ages superbly. Fermented through the union of traditional and modern methods, and aged in high-end oak barrels, the wine imparts luscious dark fruit flavours, nuanced with earthy notes and a round, velvety finish. Character akin to the deep gravel and clay soils it sprouts from.
Only expert hands plucked the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, a testament to Soutard's commitment to quality. Secured in a strikingly elegant bottle, this wine is a perfect representation of a terroir-driven Bordeaux. Invite the sensation of Soutard 1989 to your table, a wine promising nothing short of an unforgettable experience.
Inc. TAX€493.72 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better.Inc. TAX€632.87 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98-100)
The 2023 Suduiraut (100% Sémillon) is a real stunner. Light on its feet yet wonderfully deep, the 2023 offers up a heady mix of tangerine oil, mint, white flowers, apricot and passion fruit. Readers will find a Sauternes that is more finesse than power. The 2023 is essentially a blend of three picks. The first was done at the end of September and accounted for 20% of the crop. The core of the vineyard, about 75%, was picked in a day ten window in October, following the September rains. A smaller third pick rounded out the harvest.Inc. TAX€1,427.93 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)
The 2017 Tauzinat L'Hermitage has developed into a lovely wine. Plump, juicy and inviting, the 2017 is simply impeccable, not to mention incredibly delicious. Sweet tobacco, chocolate, black cherry, and dark spice all meld together in this racy yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Best of all, the 2017 is a terrific value. Tasted two times.Inc. TAX€166.19
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The Wine Independent (98-100)
A blend of 52.3% Merlot, 38.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9.1% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Haut-Brion has a pH of 3.7 and a deep garnet-purple color. It is quite closed to begin, needing a lot of patient swirling to coax out notes of plum preserves, black cherry compote, and wild blueberries, leading to perfumed hints of peonies, crushed stones, rose bud tea, and licorice, with a touch of wood smoke. The medium to full- bodied palate delivers black and blue fruit layers that shimmy and swirl in the mouth with jaw-dropping energy, accented by mineral and exotic spice notes and supported with a firm backbone and plush, plush tannins, finishing with a breathtaking firework display. Very clever wine!In Bond€2,239.00 -
In Bond€469.00
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Vinous - Neal Martin (98)
The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne has a ripe and generous bouquet with orange pith, apricot, crème brûlée and quince, unfurling beautifully in the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with fine definition, wonderful acidity and a composed, almost Tokaji-like finish that lingers with enticing marmalade and quince notes. So precise. So delicious.In Bond€2,085.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2010 La Tour Blanche is well endowed on the nose with scents of acacia honey, yellow plum and orange rind, just a touch of saffron emerging with time (a leitmotif of this vintage.) The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This feels spicier than its peers, finely tuned towards the finish with a touch of ginger on the aftertaste. Excellent. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.In Bond€529.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
A wine of stunning beauty, the 2017 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is so remarkably vivid from the very first taste. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. Orchard fruit, tangerine, passion fruit mint and exotic floral overtones all grace this precise, wonderfully inviting Sauternes from Silvio Denz. Lafaurie-Peyraguey is pure and total finesse.In Bond€523.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Loads of red and black currants, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and dried flower notes emerge from the 2020 Château Langoa Barton, a gorgeous looking 2020 offering medium to full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It has the concentrated, backward vibe of the vintage yet brings remarkable opulence and texture. It's impressive.In Bond€446.00 -
James Suckling (94-95)
This is a really together second wine of Angélus with a tight and focused center palate of blackberries and hints of chocolate and hazelnuts. Firm and very fine tannins and a long and persistent finish.In Bond€855.00 -
James Suckling (94-95)
This is very fine and racy with refined tannins that are long and really precise. It’s medium-bodied with a lovely, creamy texture. Really long and bright.In Bond€754.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
James Suckling (98-99)
This is a fantastic wine and very, very exciting, with purity and brightness to the floral, spicy and blackberry notes. ItExpected Price Range€616 - €732 -
James Suckling (95)
Juicy and spicy with fresh tobacco, redcurrants and crushed stone character. Medium to full body. Medium velvety tannins and a delicious finish. Will age beautifully as well. Better after 2026.In Bond€1,330.00 -
James Suckling (94)
Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now.In Bond€527.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96+)
The Grand Vin 2021 Château Lynch-Bages ratchets up everything, offering a rich, powerful, almost full-bodied style as well as gorgeous notes of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, spice, and hints of cassis. It might be the biggest, richest wine in the vintage and has a great mid-palate, impressive density, building tannins, and a great, great finish.In Bond€839.00 -
James Suckling (97-98)
Solid red with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spice. Lots of hazelnut, too. It’s full-bodied with chewy, polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Best of the trilogy vintages?In Bond€571.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
James Suckling (99-100)
The aromas in this young Margaux are so primary, reminding me of grape must fermenting in the vat, then turning to perfumes and flowers. Violets and roses. Full-bodied but it comes across as so agile and bright, with vivid acidity that makes the wine crunchy and linear. As Alexis, one of the owners of Margaux said, this really shows the DNA of the estate. Weightless. One of the wines of the vintage. 3.6 pH. Blend of 89% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.Expected Price Range€2,891 - €3,433 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)
The 2018 Maucaillou is a rich, heady wine, just as it was from barrel. A blast of dark cherry fruit, cedar, licorice and tobacco hits the palate, all wrapped up by firm tannins that are a bit imposing at this stage. Give the 2018 a few years in bottle. There's a lot of wine here.In Bond€318.00 -
Crafted with sophistication, Maurice Lapalus & Fils Macon Pierreclos Gamay 2018 presents enthusiasts with an indulgent oenophilic experience. Hailing from Macon Pierreclos, situated in the prestigious Burgundy region of France, this fine wine encapsulates the region's renowned terroir in every bottle. Made entirely from hand-picked Gamay grapes, this vino expertly showcases the varietal’s ruby colouration and exuberant fruit qualities. The fervent dedication of Maurice Lapalus & Fils, a fifth-generation family-owned winery, is imbued in each sip taken.
Aged in oak barrels, it boasts a perfectly balanced texture, resplendent with irresistible aromas of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and subtle undertones of vanilla. Guided by sustainable farming and a commitment to authenticity, Maurice Lapalus & Fils Macon Pierreclos Gamay 2018 is a true testament to innovative French viticulture.
This remarkable wine offers a stunningly versatile pairing experience; savor it alongside succulent roasts or indulge without accompaniment to fully appreciate its opulent nuances.
In Bond€199.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
James Suckling (99-100)
Wow. This is the essence of Montrose, with blackberry, blackcurrant, crushed stone and earth. I have not tasted a Montrose like this in 42 years of my career. It has a much more vertical nature to it, with layered tannins that go very deep and long, The muscular structure and intensity is something else. This is a new era for Montrose. It is now made from only 45 hectares of vineyards right in front of the chateau, instead of about 60 before. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot and 4% cabernet franc.Expected Price Range€815 - €968 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98-100)
High Cabernet, and the grape is dominant not just in blend but character, totally delicious, with tension, flesh, and confidence, building layers of black fruits, graphite, cocoa bean, espresso, pomegranate and smoked earth throughout the palate. When Cabernet works at Mouton, it is hard to beat, and it's on full display in 2023. One of my clear wines of the vintage. Of any vintage. 100% new oak for ageing. 40% grand vin, harvest September 7 to 30.Expected Price Range€2,902 - €3,447 -
James Suckling (96-97)
This is a special wine with unique black-cherry character and hints of hazelnuts. Full bodied, tight and totally melted together with the firm and ultra-fine tannins Extremely long.In Bond€595.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
James Suckling (93-94)
The polished and creamy texture here is extremely attractive, with blueberry, blackcurrant and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with linear tannins, showing polish and finesse. Creamy mouth-feel. Second wine of Cos. 12.9% alcohol. 51% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.Expected Price Range€214 - €255 -
Emanating from the eminent Champagne producer, Paul Bara, comes the distinguished Paul Bara Grand Rose Bouzy NV. Each sip offers a harmonious blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the esteemed Bouzy region of Champagne, France. Hand-tended for only the highest quality, these vineyards have been carefully cultivated by the talented Bara family since 1833. Made through the meticulous 'saignée' method, the wine exudes a deep salmon hue and lavish flavours.
This non-vintage champagne takes centre stage with fragrant aromas of ripe strawberries and brioche, cascading into palate-pleasing notes of cherry and raspberry. With a precise, vibrant acidity matched with a gratifyingly long finish, the Paul Bara Grand Rose Bouzy NV eloquently showcases the quintessential charm of the Grand Cru terroirs. It's not just a champagne; it's a work of art patiently put together, standing as an emblem of unwavering quality.
In Bond€524.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2023
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)
The success of Pichon over recent years extends to its second wine also, and this delivers waves of cassis bud and red roses on the opening beats, followed up by vibrant raspberry and and blackberry fruits, easier drinking than the powerhouse 2022. A vintage that sees 50 years of Pichon Comtesse Reserve (once known, of course, as Reserve de la Comtesse). 55% of the production, more than usual because they were focusing so much on Cabernet for the main wine. Nicolas Glumineau director.Expected Price Range€201 - €239 -
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)
Bright, pale yellow. Lively lemon, tangerine, mango and papaya aromas are complicated by menthol and smoky botrytis. Sweet, silky and suave, delivering enticing, very pure flavors of peach nectar, guava and honey. This offers plenty of volume and richness without excess weight and finishes with sneaky length.In Bond€529.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (89)
The 2020 La Réserve de Léoville Barton has a crisp blackberry, tobacco and slight minty bouquet with impressive harmony. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins, not deep or concentrated, yet showing much more precision than the La Réserves that I used to taste a decade ago. Classy.In Bond€480.00 -
Decanter (97)
An exceptional wine, this is just stuffed full of exotic fruits, layers of apricot, saffron, truffle and citrus, all powering through the palate with a mouthwatering finish. An early harvest - they finished picking in 2017 the same day that they started in 2018, and the crop showed unusually pure botrytis, needing less sorting than usual. Absolutely one to look out for.In Bond€460.00 -
Experience a symphony of sumptuous taste with the exquisite Soutard 1988. This opulent wine hails from one of Bordeaux's most respected and oldest vineyards, Château Soutard, steeped in heritage since the 16th century. This prestigious Grand Cru Classé shows off the quintessential essence of Saint-Émilion with its compelling blend of predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The master strokes of this masterpiece lie within its meticulous vinicultural techniques, combining both tradition and innovation. This includes fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats and extended maturation in fine-grain oak barrels. On the palate Soutard 1988 offers an array of intense notes; expect dark fruit and chocolate nuances engulfed by supple velvety tannins and sublime ageing potential. This vintage is a shining representation of the stellar 1988 harvest, leaving a legacy that has withstood the test of time. Discover the transcendent allure of Soutard 1988; a toast to exceptional viticulture and winemaking prowess.
In Bond€436.00 -
Experience the grandeur of a classic Bordeaux with the iconic Soutard 1989. This exquisite vintage is produced by Château Soutard, esteemed for crafting structured and harmonious wines since 1513 in the heart of Saint-Émilion, France. Soutard 1989 is no exception, exuding complexity and finesse that ages superbly. Fermented through the union of traditional and modern methods, and aged in high-end oak barrels, the wine imparts luscious dark fruit flavours, nuanced with earthy notes and a round, velvety finish. Character akin to the deep gravel and clay soils it sprouts from.
Only expert hands plucked the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, a testament to Soutard's commitment to quality. Secured in a strikingly elegant bottle, this wine is a perfect representation of a terroir-driven Bordeaux. Invite the sensation of Soutard 1989 to your table, a wine promising nothing short of an unforgettable experience.
In Bond€389.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better.In Bond€505.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98-100)
The 2023 Suduiraut (100% Sémillon) is a real stunner. Light on its feet yet wonderfully deep, the 2023 offers up a heady mix of tangerine oil, mint, white flowers, apricot and passion fruit. Readers will find a Sauternes that is more finesse than power. The 2023 is essentially a blend of three picks. The first was done at the end of September and accounted for 20% of the crop. The core of the vineyard, about 75%, was picked in a day ten window in October, following the September rains. A smaller third pick rounded out the harvest.In Bond€1,167.48 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)
The 2017 Tauzinat L'Hermitage has developed into a lovely wine. Plump, juicy and inviting, the 2017 is simply impeccable, not to mention incredibly delicious. Sweet tobacco, chocolate, black cherry, and dark spice all meld together in this racy yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Best of all, the 2017 is a terrific value. Tasted two times.In Bond€120.00
