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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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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€2,071.45 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Ausone is deep garnet purple in color. There is oak to begin, giving way to a great core of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, and incense, plus Indian spices and violets. Full-bodied, it is rich, concentrated, and decadent in the mouth, with a fantastic backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing very long and layered. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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€1,519.45 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2019 Ausone is a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts with uber-fragrant notes of liquid violets, licorice, exotic spices, and roses with a core of black cherries, plum preserves, black soil, and sassafras. Full-bodied, it is super concentrated with a razor backbone of refreshing acidity and very pixilated tannins, finishing with incredible depth and minerality. This wine dances! |
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Burgundy | 5 | - |
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€678.26 |
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Produced in the Burgundy region of France, by the reputable Ballot Millot winery, the Ballot Millot Meursault-Genevrieres 1er Cru 2016 is an absolute classic. The winemakers are known for their meticulous eco-friendly approaches, and the 2016 vintage is no exception. Grown in the exclusive Meursault-Genevrieres vineyard, the Chardonnay grapes perfectly express their unique terroir in this premier cru. This wine is elegantly built with a vivacious minerality and a structured, complex palate. It strikes the discerning wine-enthusiast with a melange of tropical fruit and floral notes on the nose, layered with nuances of honey and spice. It is a fine choice for anyone seeking a rich and inviting white Burgundy. Carefully aged in French oak barrels, the Ballot Millot Meursault-Genevrieres 1er Cru 2016 achieves a harmonious balance of fruit and oak. With a long, tantalizing finish, it is the epitome of an exquisite French Chardonnay. |
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Champagne | 69 | - |
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€296.96 |
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The Barons Rothschild Extra Brut NV is an extraordinary sparkling wine, a result of meticulous advocacy for Qualität from major vineyards across the renowned Champagne region of France. This exceptional wine, crafted by the legendary Rothschild family, is both timeless and elegant. Produced with a higher proportion of Chardonnay grapes, boasting from minerality and citrus notes for a lean, yet captivating profile. The wine undergoes an extended three-year ageing period, a testament to the Rothschilds' unwavering dedication to quality. The Extra Brut style allows the pure and delicate character of the autochthonous yeasts to reveal a fine balance between freshness and complexity. On the palate, expect an abundance of ripe fruit and delicately toasted nuances that yield to a long, austere finish. Expanding your collection or seeking to toast an occasion with unrivalled class, the Barons Rothschild Extra Brut NV stands as a remarkable exemplar of French wine-making savoir-faire. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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€1,026.56 |
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Vinous (96-98)Saturated ruby. Remarkably deep nose combines cherry, raspberry, licorice, smoked meat and mineral notes, all lifted by an intense floral quality. A stunning example of freshness and precision married to power, with deep cassis, bitter cherry and candied licorice flavors enlivened by zesty minerality and framed by firm but harmonious tannins. This is not about extraction, notes Perrin. The endless finish echoes the mineral and floral tones, showing a persistent lavender note. This was not yet bottled when I tasted it. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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€1,245.19 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The star of the show was the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin, which in this vintage is a classic blend of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache. Inky colored and insanely perfumed, with to-die-for notes of lavender, Provencal herbs, roasted meats, black cherries, truffle, crème de cassis and licorice, it flows onto the palate with massive concentration, a stunning mid-palate and a thick, rich texture that never gets heavy or cumbersome. This is blockbuster stuff that just could not get any better. Drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€578.65 |
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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 | 100 (WCI) |
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€644.65 |
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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 | 3 | 100 (WA) |
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€968.65 |
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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 | 6 | 99 (JS) |
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€1,059.85 |
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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 | 60 | 95-97 (JD) |
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€225.86 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Tasted on multiple occasions, the 2018 Château Bellefont-Belcier always showed brilliantly, with a full-bodied, sexy style that’s very much in the vintage. Coming from a 12.5-hectare vineyard just beside Larcis Ducasse (this is an incredible terroir) and a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 40% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by a classic bouquet of ripe black fruits, tobacco leaf, earth, and spice box. Deep, rich, and textured, with sweet tannins, it’s another rock star effort this vintage that’s going to benefit from just short-term cellaring and keep for two decades or more. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€925.81 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has a tight-lipped bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass; the 80% whole bunches imparts captivating undergrowth/damp moss aromas that filter through the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and quite dense, with grippy tannin and a light espresso note. I find the Mazis-Chambertin has a little more grace on the finish by direct comparison. A bit of a curmudgeon, this will benefit from four or five years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
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€999.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The 2015 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a fragrant, perfumed bouquet with hints of blueberry, vanilla, violet and crushed strawberry, the mineralité tucked in just underneath, all with superb harmony and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, saturated tannin, crisp acidity, impressive depth with a caressing, gentle finish that belies its power. This is an outstanding 2015 that seems so effortless and yet delivers the horsepower you expect from this propitious vineyard. A quite brilliant wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€620.66 |
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Discover the unparalleled elegance of Bereche Cran Ludes 2015, a pristine collector's item meticulously aged in the heart of France's Champagne region. Fondly crafted by the expert hands at Maison Bereche et Fils, a family-owned winery with a rich heritage spanning five generations, its distinctive character embodies the spirit of precision and passion. A blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, the Bereche Cran Ludes 2015 boasts an enticing balance of vitality and grace. This stunning vintage has been raised in old oak barrels, exalting a superb depth of flavour, delicately augmented by the terroir's chalky soils. An expression of refined complexity, Bereche Cran Ludes 2015 dances on the palate with cascading layers of crisp fruits, intermingled with subtle pastry notes. Inviting effervescence underscores a persistent finish, elevating the tasting experience to a sublime climax. Relish the prestige of this exemplary champagne, a testament to superb French viticulture. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 85 (VN (NM)) |
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€212.95 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (85)The 2008 Berliquet feels a little gawky on the nose, missing the cohesion of some of its peers, scents of iris and crushed rose petals infusing the mixture of red and black fruit. There is a sense of “airiness” about these aromatics, almost ephemeral in nature. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a little dryness on the back palate, masculine and rather broody with a slightly clipped finish. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€1,174.18 |
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Vinous (90+)Bright, full ruby. Captivating aromas of cassis, game, mocha and brown spices. Sweet, concentrated and chewy, with powerful cassis and kirsch fruit flavors. Already displays wonderful inner-mouth aromatic character. Finishes with rather strong, slightly tough tannins that will require patience. This is quite impressive, but the 2000 version appears to have sweeter tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€2,954.98 |
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Vinous (92-95)Deep, saturated ruby. Flamboyantly perfumed aromas leap from the glass: dark fruits, venison, smoke, minerals, earth and spicy oak. Velvety and palate-caressing but manages to maintain great flavor definition; an uncanny amalgam of power and cut. Intensely fruity and fresh, with better acidity and length than the Charmes. Finishes with completely ripe tannins and great persistence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-96 (VN) |
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€2,954.98 |
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Vinous (92-96)Deep, bright ruby. Knockout nose combines black fruits, minerals and sauvage animal nuances. Dense, thick and lush, with very suave black fruit and bitter chocolate flavors. Really sappy and chewy thanks to firm framing acidity. The tannins are fine but substantial and the finishing flavors mount slowly and inexorably. Not an easy style, but a wine with great reserves of flavor. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€3,506.98 |
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Vinous (93-95)Good medium ruby. Distinctly wilder aromas of small black fruits, roasted meat, coffee, leather and smoke; conveys a strong impression of soil. Like liquid silk in the mouth, with pure, precise flavors of blackberry, blueberry and game. Wonderfully layered and concentrated, and currently hiding its tightly coiled spring. Finishes with great length and hints of violet and caramel. A connoisseur's wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€224.96 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Disgorged in May 2017, the intensely yellow colored NV Cuvée des Moines Brut (green label) offers a rich and aromatic but fine and elegant nose with subtle mineral or chalky notes as well as citrus and tropical fruit (pineapples). Round, intense and slightly nutty, this is a full-bodied, charming, intense and elegant cuvée assembling Pinot Meunier with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine combines richness and hedonism with purity and precision. It has a long, sharp, well-defined finish. Excellent in quality and style. Tasted in October 2018 from lot L7S989003. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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€439.46 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€4,209.04 |
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Champagne | 4 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€861.85 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€5,060.96 |
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Discover the exquisite complexity of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014, a fine wine of unparalleled distinction. Produced by the esteemed Maison Bizot, it originates from the prestigious Bourgogne wine region in France. Bizot, renowned for his unconventional vineyard techniques utilising biodynamic practices, coaxes the unique voice of the soil in each high-altitude, low-yield vine he tends. His minimal intervention approach is also evident in the cellar, favouring long, natural fermentation and maturation in neutral oak, resulting in a natural expression of terroir. The Le Chapitre 2014 is a visionary Pinot Noir. Complex and enveloping, it flaunts a vibrant ruby hue with notes of red fruits, clove, and a subtle hint of earth. On the palate, this wine demonstrates elegance and balance, delivering a sturdy structure and a lingering finish. Enjoy the refinement and depth that speaks to the craft and patience of its maker. Experience the refined subtlety of Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€10,093.46 |
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Experience the opulence of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2015, a world-renowned Burgundy wine meticulously crafted by Jean-Yves Bizot. Revered for his non-interventionist approach, Bizot shaped this vintage using organic viticulture practices, imbuing it with an indelible sense of terroir. Hailing from Vosne-Romanée, a region synonymous with outstanding Burgundy, it offers a harmonious blend of vibrancy and robustness. Delicate on the palate, with fresh cherry and underpinning spices, it showcases the intensity of the Pinot Noir grape beautifully. A prolonged period on the lees imparts a creamy complexity while oak barrels lend an understated elegance. Unfurling layers engage the senses, leading to an immersive, lingering bouquet. Wrapped in subtlety and depth, Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2015 is a genuine expression of Bizot’s penchant for purity and style, a testament to his iconic status in the pantheon of Burgundian wine producers. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€18,301.39 |
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Hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Domaine Bizot, the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 is the epitome of fine wines. Hand-harvested from old vines in the outskirts of Vosne-Romanée, this Burgundy red is an artisanal masterpiece. The aromatic bouquet engulfs your senses with inviting hints of fresh raspberry and plum, layered with truffle and dark chocolate undertones. Bizot utilises traditional winemaking methods; partial destemming, native yeast fermentation, and minimal sulphur additions craft the Bizot Echezeaux's irresistible profile. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine matured for twenty months, creating the perfect blend of superb flavour and texture. The producer, Domaine Bizot, is renowned for its dedication to organic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, ensuring an authentic expression of terroir. It's the producer's delicate touch coupled with the cool, favourable 2009 climate that has resulted in the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009's exquisite complexity and depth. Indulge in this testament to Burgundy's wine elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€13,585.39 |
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Immerse yourself in the regality of the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012; a premium red that encapsulates the rich viticulture history of the Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, France. Renowned vintner Jean-Yves Bizot, a stickler for tradition, employs biodynamic methods ensuring respectful cultivation of the vineyard's characterful old vines. The purity of the grape is paramount; interventions are minimal and no pesticides touch the sanctity of the vines. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012 offers a harmonious blend of robust aromas, deep black fruit notes, laced with a truffle-infused earthy undertone. A vinous masterpiece veiled in regal burgundy hues, it evolves steadily in the glass, making each sip an unfolding narrative. The finale is a crescendo of integrated tannins, leaving a lingering presence on the palate. Decant with reverence and this sublime wine becomes a profound conversation, making a powerful statement in any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€31,963.46 |
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Imbibe a sip of the sublime with the exquisite Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015, a pure Pinot Noir masterpiece from the world-renowned Burgundy region of France. This wine owes its distinguished character to the unique terroir of Echezeaux. Crafted by the esteemed producer, Francois Bizot, it reveals an intricate blend of ‘old world’ charm and innovative winemaking. Revered for the minimally interventionist approach, Bizot coaxes an unadulterated expression of Pinot Noir, matured in maximally seasoned oak barrels to preserve the inherent fruitiness of the grape. This masterful concoction displays an intense ruby colour, indicative of its ripe richness. On the palate, it delivers a panoply of layered flavours: ripe red fruits, delicately intertwined with undertones of velvety spices, leading to an enchantingly lingering finish. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015 is undoubtedly an epitome of elegance and complexity, a veritable jewel in the crown of French viticulture. It’s an extraordinary addition to any discerning collector’s wine cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€13,657.46 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate, bay leaf, spices and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and immensely concentrated, with satiny, almost melting tannins but such searing intensity and savory nuance that once again the word "pungent" comes to mind, concluding with a fine-grained, mineral finish. It's the most reserved wine in the range and will demand more patience, but its singular style makes it very compelling indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€6,494.96 |
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Gather around aficionados, for we proudly present the splendid Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013, an excellent Burgundy red wine emanating from the esteemed vineyards of Jean-Yves Bizot. A revered craftsman of wine, Bizot hails from a family rooted in Viticulture since the 1800s, giving this wine unmatched pedigree. This distinguished vintage, rated a noteworthy 90 by Wine Spectator, hails from its namesake's vineyard in Vosne-Romanée, a French commune celebrated worldwide for its profound Pinot Noirs. Exuding an exquisite balance of fruit density and inherent minerality, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 was traditionally crafted with an unwavering regard for the land and natural yeast fermentation. This has fostered an authentic expression of terroir, steeped in elegant aromas and showcasing a marvellously long finish. Every sip is an encounter with the prodigal alchemy of nature alongside Bizot’s irrefutable skill, making Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 an absolute treasure amongst fine wines. This is a bottle destined to impress even the most discerning palates. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WI) |
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€1,720.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)The 2018 Ausone is deep garnet purple in color. There is oak to begin, giving way to a great core of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, licorice, and incense, plus Indian spices and violets. Full-bodied, it is rich, concentrated, and decadent in the mouth, with a fantastic backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing very long and layered. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WI) |
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€1,260.00 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2019 Ausone is a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts with uber-fragrant notes of liquid violets, licorice, exotic spices, and roses with a core of black cherries, plum preserves, black soil, and sassafras. Full-bodied, it is super concentrated with a razor backbone of refreshing acidity and very pixilated tannins, finishing with incredible depth and minerality. This wine dances! |
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Burgundy | 5 | - |
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€559.00 |
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Produced in the Burgundy region of France, by the reputable Ballot Millot winery, the Ballot Millot Meursault-Genevrieres 1er Cru 2016 is an absolute classic. The winemakers are known for their meticulous eco-friendly approaches, and the 2016 vintage is no exception. Grown in the exclusive Meursault-Genevrieres vineyard, the Chardonnay grapes perfectly express their unique terroir in this premier cru. This wine is elegantly built with a vivacious minerality and a structured, complex palate. It strikes the discerning wine-enthusiast with a melange of tropical fruit and floral notes on the nose, layered with nuances of honey and spice. It is a fine choice for anyone seeking a rich and inviting white Burgundy. Carefully aged in French oak barrels, the Ballot Millot Meursault-Genevrieres 1er Cru 2016 achieves a harmonious balance of fruit and oak. With a long, tantalizing finish, it is the epitome of an exquisite French Chardonnay. |
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Champagne | 69 | - |
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€240.00 |
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The Barons Rothschild Extra Brut NV is an extraordinary sparkling wine, a result of meticulous advocacy for Qualität from major vineyards across the renowned Champagne region of France. This exceptional wine, crafted by the legendary Rothschild family, is both timeless and elegant. Produced with a higher proportion of Chardonnay grapes, boasting from minerality and citrus notes for a lean, yet captivating profile. The wine undergoes an extended three-year ageing period, a testament to the Rothschilds' unwavering dedication to quality. The Extra Brut style allows the pure and delicate character of the autochthonous yeasts to reveal a fine balance between freshness and complexity. On the palate, expect an abundance of ripe fruit and delicately toasted nuances that yield to a long, austere finish. Expanding your collection or seeking to toast an occasion with unrivalled class, the Barons Rothschild Extra Brut NV stands as a remarkable exemplar of French wine-making savoir-faire. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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€848.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)Saturated ruby. Remarkably deep nose combines cherry, raspberry, licorice, smoked meat and mineral notes, all lifted by an intense floral quality. A stunning example of freshness and precision married to power, with deep cassis, bitter cherry and candied licorice flavors enlivened by zesty minerality and framed by firm but harmonious tannins. This is not about extraction, notes Perrin. The endless finish echoes the mineral and floral tones, showing a persistent lavender note. This was not yet bottled when I tasted it. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (100)The star of the show was the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin, which in this vintage is a classic blend of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache. Inky colored and insanely perfumed, with to-die-for notes of lavender, Provencal herbs, roasted meats, black cherries, truffle, crème de cassis and licorice, it flows onto the palate with massive concentration, a stunning mid-palate and a thick, rich texture that never gets heavy or cumbersome. This is blockbuster stuff that just could not get any better. Drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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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 | 100 (WCI) |
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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 | 3 | 100 (WA) |
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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 | 6 | 99 (JS) |
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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 | 60 | 95-97 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)Tasted on multiple occasions, the 2018 Château Bellefont-Belcier always showed brilliantly, with a full-bodied, sexy style that’s very much in the vintage. Coming from a 12.5-hectare vineyard just beside Larcis Ducasse (this is an incredible terroir) and a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 40% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by a classic bouquet of ripe black fruits, tobacco leaf, earth, and spice box. Deep, rich, and textured, with sweet tannins, it’s another rock star effort this vintage that’s going to benefit from just short-term cellaring and keep for two decades or more. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (VN) |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has a tight-lipped bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass; the 80% whole bunches imparts captivating undergrowth/damp moss aromas that filter through the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and quite dense, with grippy tannin and a light espresso note. I find the Mazis-Chambertin has a little more grace on the finish by direct comparison. A bit of a curmudgeon, this will benefit from four or five years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The 2015 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a fragrant, perfumed bouquet with hints of blueberry, vanilla, violet and crushed strawberry, the mineralité tucked in just underneath, all with superb harmony and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, saturated tannin, crisp acidity, impressive depth with a caressing, gentle finish that belies its power. This is an outstanding 2015 that seems so effortless and yet delivers the horsepower you expect from this propitious vineyard. A quite brilliant wine. |
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Discover the unparalleled elegance of Bereche Cran Ludes 2015, a pristine collector's item meticulously aged in the heart of France's Champagne region. Fondly crafted by the expert hands at Maison Bereche et Fils, a family-owned winery with a rich heritage spanning five generations, its distinctive character embodies the spirit of precision and passion. A blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, the Bereche Cran Ludes 2015 boasts an enticing balance of vitality and grace. This stunning vintage has been raised in old oak barrels, exalting a superb depth of flavour, delicately augmented by the terroir's chalky soils. An expression of refined complexity, Bereche Cran Ludes 2015 dances on the palate with cascading layers of crisp fruits, intermingled with subtle pastry notes. Inviting effervescence underscores a persistent finish, elevating the tasting experience to a sublime climax. Relish the prestige of this exemplary champagne, a testament to superb French viticulture. |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (85)The 2008 Berliquet feels a little gawky on the nose, missing the cohesion of some of its peers, scents of iris and crushed rose petals infusing the mixture of red and black fruit. There is a sense of “airiness” about these aromatics, almost ephemeral in nature. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a little dryness on the back palate, masculine and rather broody with a slightly clipped finish. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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Vinous (90+)Bright, full ruby. Captivating aromas of cassis, game, mocha and brown spices. Sweet, concentrated and chewy, with powerful cassis and kirsch fruit flavors. Already displays wonderful inner-mouth aromatic character. Finishes with rather strong, slightly tough tannins that will require patience. This is quite impressive, but the 2000 version appears to have sweeter tannins. |
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Vinous (92-95)Deep, saturated ruby. Flamboyantly perfumed aromas leap from the glass: dark fruits, venison, smoke, minerals, earth and spicy oak. Velvety and palate-caressing but manages to maintain great flavor definition; an uncanny amalgam of power and cut. Intensely fruity and fresh, with better acidity and length than the Charmes. Finishes with completely ripe tannins and great persistence. |
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Vinous (92-96)Deep, bright ruby. Knockout nose combines black fruits, minerals and sauvage animal nuances. Dense, thick and lush, with very suave black fruit and bitter chocolate flavors. Really sappy and chewy thanks to firm framing acidity. The tannins are fine but substantial and the finishing flavors mount slowly and inexorably. Not an easy style, but a wine with great reserves of flavor. |
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Vinous (93-95)Good medium ruby. Distinctly wilder aromas of small black fruits, roasted meat, coffee, leather and smoke; conveys a strong impression of soil. Like liquid silk in the mouth, with pure, precise flavors of blackberry, blueberry and game. Wonderfully layered and concentrated, and currently hiding its tightly coiled spring. Finishes with great length and hints of violet and caramel. A connoisseur's wine. |
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Wine Advocate (91)Disgorged in May 2017, the intensely yellow colored NV Cuvée des Moines Brut (green label) offers a rich and aromatic but fine and elegant nose with subtle mineral or chalky notes as well as citrus and tropical fruit (pineapples). Round, intense and slightly nutty, this is a full-bodied, charming, intense and elegant cuvée assembling Pinot Meunier with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine combines richness and hedonism with purity and precision. It has a long, sharp, well-defined finish. Excellent in quality and style. Tasted in October 2018 from lot L7S989003. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Discover the exquisite complexity of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014, a fine wine of unparalleled distinction. Produced by the esteemed Maison Bizot, it originates from the prestigious Bourgogne wine region in France. Bizot, renowned for his unconventional vineyard techniques utilising biodynamic practices, coaxes the unique voice of the soil in each high-altitude, low-yield vine he tends. His minimal intervention approach is also evident in the cellar, favouring long, natural fermentation and maturation in neutral oak, resulting in a natural expression of terroir. The Le Chapitre 2014 is a visionary Pinot Noir. Complex and enveloping, it flaunts a vibrant ruby hue with notes of red fruits, clove, and a subtle hint of earth. On the palate, this wine demonstrates elegance and balance, delivering a sturdy structure and a lingering finish. Enjoy the refinement and depth that speaks to the craft and patience of its maker. Experience the refined subtlety of Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2014. |
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Experience the opulence of the Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2015, a world-renowned Burgundy wine meticulously crafted by Jean-Yves Bizot. Revered for his non-interventionist approach, Bizot shaped this vintage using organic viticulture practices, imbuing it with an indelible sense of terroir. Hailing from Vosne-Romanée, a region synonymous with outstanding Burgundy, it offers a harmonious blend of vibrancy and robustness. Delicate on the palate, with fresh cherry and underpinning spices, it showcases the intensity of the Pinot Noir grape beautifully. A prolonged period on the lees imparts a creamy complexity while oak barrels lend an understated elegance. Unfurling layers engage the senses, leading to an immersive, lingering bouquet. Wrapped in subtlety and depth, Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 2015 is a genuine expression of Bizot’s penchant for purity and style, a testament to his iconic status in the pantheon of Burgundian wine producers. |
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Hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Domaine Bizot, the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 is the epitome of fine wines. Hand-harvested from old vines in the outskirts of Vosne-Romanée, this Burgundy red is an artisanal masterpiece. The aromatic bouquet engulfs your senses with inviting hints of fresh raspberry and plum, layered with truffle and dark chocolate undertones. Bizot utilises traditional winemaking methods; partial destemming, native yeast fermentation, and minimal sulphur additions craft the Bizot Echezeaux's irresistible profile. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine matured for twenty months, creating the perfect blend of superb flavour and texture. The producer, Domaine Bizot, is renowned for its dedication to organic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, ensuring an authentic expression of terroir. It's the producer's delicate touch coupled with the cool, favourable 2009 climate that has resulted in the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009's exquisite complexity and depth. Indulge in this testament to Burgundy's wine elegance. |
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Immerse yourself in the regality of the Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012; a premium red that encapsulates the rich viticulture history of the Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, France. Renowned vintner Jean-Yves Bizot, a stickler for tradition, employs biodynamic methods ensuring respectful cultivation of the vineyard's characterful old vines. The purity of the grape is paramount; interventions are minimal and no pesticides touch the sanctity of the vines. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012 offers a harmonious blend of robust aromas, deep black fruit notes, laced with a truffle-infused earthy undertone. A vinous masterpiece veiled in regal burgundy hues, it evolves steadily in the glass, making each sip an unfolding narrative. The finale is a crescendo of integrated tannins, leaving a lingering presence on the palate. Decant with reverence and this sublime wine becomes a profound conversation, making a powerful statement in any fine wine collection. |
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Imbibe a sip of the sublime with the exquisite Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015, a pure Pinot Noir masterpiece from the world-renowned Burgundy region of France. This wine owes its distinguished character to the unique terroir of Echezeaux. Crafted by the esteemed producer, Francois Bizot, it reveals an intricate blend of ‘old world’ charm and innovative winemaking. Revered for the minimally interventionist approach, Bizot coaxes an unadulterated expression of Pinot Noir, matured in maximally seasoned oak barrels to preserve the inherent fruitiness of the grape. This masterful concoction displays an intense ruby colour, indicative of its ripe richness. On the palate, it delivers a panoply of layered flavours: ripe red fruits, delicately intertwined with undertones of velvety spices, leading to an enchantingly lingering finish. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015 is undoubtedly an epitome of elegance and complexity, a veritable jewel in the crown of French viticulture. It’s an extraordinary addition to any discerning collector’s wine cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate, bay leaf, spices and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and immensely concentrated, with satiny, almost melting tannins but such searing intensity and savory nuance that once again the word "pungent" comes to mind, concluding with a fine-grained, mineral finish. It's the most reserved wine in the range and will demand more patience, but its singular style makes it very compelling indeed. |
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Gather around aficionados, for we proudly present the splendid Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013, an excellent Burgundy red wine emanating from the esteemed vineyards of Jean-Yves Bizot. A revered craftsman of wine, Bizot hails from a family rooted in Viticulture since the 1800s, giving this wine unmatched pedigree. This distinguished vintage, rated a noteworthy 90 by Wine Spectator, hails from its namesake's vineyard in Vosne-Romanée, a French commune celebrated worldwide for its profound Pinot Noirs. Exuding an exquisite balance of fruit density and inherent minerality, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 was traditionally crafted with an unwavering regard for the land and natural yeast fermentation. This has fostered an authentic expression of terroir, steeped in elegant aromas and showcasing a marvellously long finish. Every sip is an encounter with the prodigal alchemy of nature alongside Bizot’s irrefutable skill, making Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2013 an absolute treasure amongst fine wines. This is a bottle destined to impress even the most discerning palates. |
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