France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,552.38 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a gorgeous bouquet of dark berry fruit, crushed stone and touches of truffle and iodine. It just bursts from the glass. The palate is very ripe and sweet on the entry, displaying a lot of sucrosity and a very vibrant finish laden with cola-tinged black fruit. It might just be a little too much for my palate, although I suspect it will be very seductive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€2,500.38 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru has a delineated, succinct bouquet, the 25% whole bunch seamlessly integrated with blackberry, briar and faint traces of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and nice focus, leading to quite a strict, linear finish. I can imagine this requiring cellaring for several years before it loosens up. Fine salty aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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€2,548.38 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2020 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a powerful yet beguiling, elegant bouquet that offers layers of red cherry and blackberry fruit, the oak here seamless integrated, likewise the whole bunch. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, saturated tannins, the fleshy/puppy fat almost disguising the backbone present here. Very persistent on the finish, this is an excellent, luxurious and yet sophisticated Clos de la Roche. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,285.43 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru showed just a tiny reduction on the nose but one can still discern the flinty red berry fruit underneath, and hints of pressed rose petal. The palate is well-balanced with crunchy black fruit, slatey, and quite mineral, that the reduction might accentuate. Persistent on the finish. This is an intellectual proposition in a vintage where that is uncommon. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,580.66 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru showed just a tiny reduction on the nose but one can still discern the flinty red berry fruit underneath, and hints of pressed rose petal. The palate is well-balanced with crunchy black fruit, slatey, and quite mineral, that the reduction might accentuate. Persistent on the finish. This is an intellectual proposition in a vintage where that is uncommon. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 96-98 (IB) |
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€1,820.92 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. A glowing fresh purple. Not reduction but just a mineral flinty top note above the fruit. Sitting back on its haunches but this lack of immediacy makes it even finer. All at the back of the palate and then additional waves come through thereafter, blue fruit indeed. So subtle yet striking as well Drink from 2032-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,744.50 |
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The David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2018 is a remarkable expression of meticulous winemaking and superb terroir, crafted in the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region. With a staunch commitment to biodynamic viticulture, Duband has thrived in this intricate dance with nature since 1991. This Grand Cru reveals layered flavours, with a hint of forest floor and black fruits, intricately woven around a core of fine-grained tannins. Savour the elegance of its silky texture, the sophistication of its balanced acidity, length and minerality. The David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2018 undergoes a whole-cluster fermentation, enhancing its aromatic complexity and elegance. Aged in French oak for 14 months, 30% new, this wine exemplifies seamless precision, showcasing the winemaker's affinity for finesse. This bottle is a distinguished testament to David Duband's interpretation of fine Burgundian Pinot Noir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,178.65 |
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Indulge in the exquisite David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2020, a masterpiece from the vineyards of Bourgogne, France. Produced from the noble Pinot Noir grape, it embodies the essence of its prestigious Grand Cru appellation. The esteemed producer, David Duband, is a steadfast proponent of biodynamic and organic viticulture, which underpins both the fragrant complexity and the sumptuous texture of this wine. Rich in garnet hues, it possesses an expressive palette swirling with berried sweetness, toasty oak, and smooth tannins, culminating in a persistent finish. The wine undergoes meticulous fermentation in concrete vats and is meticulously aged for a year in oak barrels. If you're seeking a wine that melds tradition with contemporary sensibilities, then the David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2020 provides an exceptional choice. This fine wine is a testament to the genius and passion of David Duband and his commitment to capturing the purity, elegance, and nuance of Burgundy's diverse terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,000.92 |
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Experience an exclusive expression of Burgundy's terroir with David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2021. Sourced from a historic French vineyard blessed with superb limestone-rich soil in the heart of Côte de Nuits, this fine wine is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. Producer David Duband, revered for his mastery in minimal intervention winemaking, continues this ethos by strictly practicing organic viticulture. Whole bunch pressing, native yeast fermentation and barrel ageing in 40% new oak fashion an elegant and powerfully expressive Pinot Noir. Possessing a luscious, deep garnet hue, this vintage yields enticing aromas of ripe red fruit, violet and earthy undertones. On the palate, this Grand Cru exudes a complex melange of dark berries and spices framed within a silky tannic structure, culminating in a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2021 is a sublime addition to any connoisseur's collection, epitomising Burgundy's exceptional vinous pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,048.21 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€3,010.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Laurent Ponsot’s Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes '11 is reticent at first and demands coaxing, although it repays the patient imbiber with lively floral scents that are entwined with strawberry pastilles and cranberry. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy and almost corpulent entry, at least for a 2011 Côte de Nuits. There is admirable depth here with fleshy strawberry and red cherry notes infused with fennel and sage. It lingers for a very long time, which is quite unusual for this vintage. While it needs another few years to completely coalesce, it will be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,002.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,378.87 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,072.87 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,152.49 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)Good deep red. Redcurrant, mocha, minerals and cinnamon on the nose; smells more important than the Clos Saint-Denis. A step up in concentration and power, with considerably more stuffing than the last wine. Finishes persistent and ripe. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€6,004.38 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2011 Clos de La Roche is one of the more intensely mineral of the Dujac Grand Crus. Tobacco, herbs, fried flowers, rosewater, blood orange and crushed rocks are some of the many aromas and flavors that are alive in the glass. Intense, chalky tannins round out the expressive, perfumed finish. There is a lot to look forward to here. The Clos de La Roche has really come together over the last year. It was a much rawer wine from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€3,317.20 |
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Vinous (93-96)(the estate made a full crop of 40 hectoliters per hectare, as there was no frost here): Full, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, strawberry, spices, flowers and sweet new oak. Juicy, intense and aromatic on the palate--youthfully imploded in a positive way. Projects compelling energy and subtle sweetness to its red berry and spice flavors. Finishes very long and tight, with an exhilarating wild berry element. A knockout sharply delineated Clos de la Roche that offers terrific intensity without any sense of weight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€6,160.38 |
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Vinous (93-96)(the estate made a full crop of 40 hectoliters per hectare, as there was no frost here): Full, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, strawberry, spices, flowers and sweet new oak. Juicy, intense and aromatic on the palate--youthfully imploded in a positive way. Projects compelling energy and subtle sweetness to its red berry and spice flavors. Finishes very long and tight, with an exhilarating wild berry element. A knockout sharply delineated Clos de la Roche that offers terrific intensity without any sense of weight. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94+ (WA) |
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€1,048.93 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Dujac's 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is more reserved that the Clos Saint-Denis, unwinding in the glass with scents of red berries, plums, orange rind, cinnamon, peonies and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, serious and layered, with muscular structure, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. While this remains a comparatively accessible, finesse-driven Clos de la Roche, at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
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€3,311.20 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Dujac's 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is more reserved that the Clos Saint-Denis, unwinding in the glass with scents of red berries, plums, orange rind, cinnamon, peonies and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, serious and layered, with muscular structure, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. While this remains a comparatively accessible, finesse-driven Clos de la Roche, at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
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€4,794.72 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Dujac's 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is more reserved that the Clos Saint-Denis, unwinding in the glass with scents of red berries, plums, orange rind, cinnamon, peonies and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, serious and layered, with muscular structure, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. While this remains a comparatively accessible, finesse-driven Clos de la Roche, at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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€1,177.33 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)They have 1.95 ha here (4.8 acres). Five blocks from Mont Luisants across to Les Chabiots, average age 50 years. Barrel sample. A light note of smoky reduction. Ripe and dark. Sweet and sour. Intense and not yet integrated. Some baking spice and a touch of chocolate. Hard to judge this at the moment bit it certainly has massive fruit depth and richness and yet also a chalky mineral finish that pulls it in at the end. Embryonic but I think it will be a great wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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€6,340.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)They have 1.95 ha here (4.8 acres). Five blocks from Mont Luisants across to Les Chabiots, average age 50 years. Barrel sample. A light note of smoky reduction. Ripe and dark. Sweet and sour. Intense and not yet integrated. Some baking spice and a touch of chocolate. Hard to judge this at the moment bit it certainly has massive fruit depth and richness and yet also a chalky mineral finish that pulls it in at the end. Embryonic but I think it will be a great wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97-99 (VN) |
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€4,295.20 |
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Vinous (97-99)The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet with beautifully defined red fruit laced with Earl Grey, autumn leaves and a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, demonstrating a little more girth and depth than the Clos Saint-Denis. It gently builds to a spicy and tensile finish, lingering peppery notes ensuring that you will not forget it in a hurry. Every vine that contributed fruit to this wine deserves a big shiny medal. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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€2,599.33 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)(5-Star Wine) Fractionally denser in colour than Clos St-Denis with a meatier bouquet, some blood orange as well as the traditional blueberry of this vineyard. A little white pepper comes up. This is brilliantly complete, no feeling of a lighter vintage, with superb grace at the finish. Ripe alpine strawberries. 76% whole bunches. Drink from 2030-2038. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,606.38 |
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Burghound (92-95)Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 |
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€1,264.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,708.38 |
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Clos de la Roche is the most northerly of Morey-Saint-Denis' four Grand Cru vineyards. Clos de la Roche is considered one of Morey-Saint-Denis' very best vineyards, and makes full, structured wines with characteristics of cherry and truffle. The vineyard lies on Morey-Saint-Denis' border with Gevrey-Chambertin. The terroir in Clos de la Roche is based largely on limestone. The ‘roche’ (rock) in the name goes back to pre-history, and is reputed to have been used by local druids in their rituals. The Clos de la Roche vineyard was awarded Grand Cru status in December 1936. Domaine Faiveley was established in 1825 in Nuits Saint Georges. The domaine has become one of the best producers in the Côte d'Or and their Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is one of the jewels in their crown. This is excellent superb value for this vineyard in a year like 2018.
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,306.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€1,032.82 |
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Vinous (93+)The darkest color to this point among these 2015s: bright medium red. Alluring, vibrant perfume of raspberry, dark cherry and rose petal. Sappy and extract-rich, with its deep, slightly medicinal flavors of blueberry, dark raspberry and tart red cherry enlivened by elements of saline minerality and crushed rock. This very concentrated but youthfully backward wine finishes with outstanding length; compared to the Clos Saint-Denis, it's a bit less refined but more powerful This may age longer owing to the richness of its tannins but it's also quite showy today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,275.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a gorgeous bouquet of dark berry fruit, crushed stone and touches of truffle and iodine. It just bursts from the glass. The palate is very ripe and sweet on the entry, displaying a lot of sucrosity and a very vibrant finish laden with cola-tinged black fruit. It might just be a little too much for my palate, although I suspect it will be very seductive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€2,065.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru has a delineated, succinct bouquet, the 25% whole bunch seamlessly integrated with blackberry, briar and faint traces of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and nice focus, leading to quite a strict, linear finish. I can imagine this requiring cellaring for several years before it loosens up. Fine salty aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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€2,105.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2020 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a powerful yet beguiling, elegant bouquet that offers layers of red cherry and blackberry fruit, the oak here seamless integrated, likewise the whole bunch. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, saturated tannins, the fleshy/puppy fat almost disguising the backbone present here. Very persistent on the finish, this is an excellent, luxurious and yet sophisticated Clos de la Roche. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,060.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru showed just a tiny reduction on the nose but one can still discern the flinty red berry fruit underneath, and hints of pressed rose petal. The palate is well-balanced with crunchy black fruit, slatey, and quite mineral, that the reduction might accentuate. Persistent on the finish. This is an intellectual proposition in a vintage where that is uncommon. |
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Burgundy | 8 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,295.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru showed just a tiny reduction on the nose but one can still discern the flinty red berry fruit underneath, and hints of pressed rose petal. The palate is well-balanced with crunchy black fruit, slatey, and quite mineral, that the reduction might accentuate. Persistent on the finish. This is an intellectual proposition in a vintage where that is uncommon. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 96-98 (IB) |
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€1,495.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. A glowing fresh purple. Not reduction but just a mineral flinty top note above the fruit. Sitting back on its haunches but this lack of immediacy makes it even finer. All at the back of the palate and then additional waves come through thereafter, blue fruit indeed. So subtle yet striking as well Drink from 2032-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,435.00 |
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The David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2018 is a remarkable expression of meticulous winemaking and superb terroir, crafted in the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region. With a staunch commitment to biodynamic viticulture, Duband has thrived in this intricate dance with nature since 1991. This Grand Cru reveals layered flavours, with a hint of forest floor and black fruits, intricately woven around a core of fine-grained tannins. Savour the elegance of its silky texture, the sophistication of its balanced acidity, length and minerality. The David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2018 undergoes a whole-cluster fermentation, enhancing its aromatic complexity and elegance. Aged in French oak for 14 months, 30% new, this wine exemplifies seamless precision, showcasing the winemaker's affinity for finesse. This bottle is a distinguished testament to David Duband's interpretation of fine Burgundian Pinot Noir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€971.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2020, a masterpiece from the vineyards of Bourgogne, France. Produced from the noble Pinot Noir grape, it embodies the essence of its prestigious Grand Cru appellation. The esteemed producer, David Duband, is a steadfast proponent of biodynamic and organic viticulture, which underpins both the fragrant complexity and the sumptuous texture of this wine. Rich in garnet hues, it possesses an expressive palette swirling with berried sweetness, toasty oak, and smooth tannins, culminating in a persistent finish. The wine undergoes meticulous fermentation in concrete vats and is meticulously aged for a year in oak barrels. If you're seeking a wine that melds tradition with contemporary sensibilities, then the David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2020 provides an exceptional choice. This fine wine is a testament to the genius and passion of David Duband and his commitment to capturing the purity, elegance, and nuance of Burgundy's diverse terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,645.00 |
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Experience an exclusive expression of Burgundy's terroir with David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2021. Sourced from a historic French vineyard blessed with superb limestone-rich soil in the heart of Côte de Nuits, this fine wine is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. Producer David Duband, revered for his mastery in minimal intervention winemaking, continues this ethos by strictly practicing organic viticulture. Whole bunch pressing, native yeast fermentation and barrel ageing in 40% new oak fashion an elegant and powerfully expressive Pinot Noir. Possessing a luscious, deep garnet hue, this vintage yields enticing aromas of ripe red fruit, violet and earthy undertones. On the palate, this Grand Cru exudes a complex melange of dark berries and spices framed within a silky tannic structure, culminating in a lingering, mineral-tinged finish. David Duband Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru 2021 is a sublime addition to any connoisseur's collection, epitomising Burgundy's exceptional vinous pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,355.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,490.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Laurent Ponsot’s Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes '11 is reticent at first and demands coaxing, although it repays the patient imbiber with lively floral scents that are entwined with strawberry pastilles and cranberry. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy and almost corpulent entry, at least for a 2011 Côte de Nuits. There is admirable depth here with fleshy strawberry and red cherry notes infused with fennel and sage. It lingers for a very long time, which is quite unusual for this vintage. While it needs another few years to completely coalesce, it will be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,650.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,960.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,705.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (VN (ST)) |
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€1,790.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)Good deep red. Redcurrant, mocha, minerals and cinnamon on the nose; smells more important than the Clos Saint-Denis. A step up in concentration and power, with considerably more stuffing than the last wine. Finishes persistent and ripe. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€4,985.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2011 Clos de La Roche is one of the more intensely mineral of the Dujac Grand Crus. Tobacco, herbs, fried flowers, rosewater, blood orange and crushed rocks are some of the many aromas and flavors that are alive in the glass. Intense, chalky tannins round out the expressive, perfumed finish. There is a lot to look forward to here. The Clos de La Roche has really come together over the last year. It was a much rawer wine from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€2,755.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)(the estate made a full crop of 40 hectoliters per hectare, as there was no frost here): Full, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, strawberry, spices, flowers and sweet new oak. Juicy, intense and aromatic on the palate--youthfully imploded in a positive way. Projects compelling energy and subtle sweetness to its red berry and spice flavors. Finishes very long and tight, with an exhilarating wild berry element. A knockout sharply delineated Clos de la Roche that offers terrific intensity without any sense of weight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€5,115.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)(the estate made a full crop of 40 hectoliters per hectare, as there was no frost here): Full, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, strawberry, spices, flowers and sweet new oak. Juicy, intense and aromatic on the palate--youthfully imploded in a positive way. Projects compelling energy and subtle sweetness to its red berry and spice flavors. Finishes very long and tight, with an exhilarating wild berry element. A knockout sharply delineated Clos de la Roche that offers terrific intensity without any sense of weight. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
€871.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Dujac's 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is more reserved that the Clos Saint-Denis, unwinding in the glass with scents of red berries, plums, orange rind, cinnamon, peonies and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, serious and layered, with muscular structure, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. While this remains a comparatively accessible, finesse-driven Clos de la Roche, at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
€2,750.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Dujac's 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is more reserved that the Clos Saint-Denis, unwinding in the glass with scents of red berries, plums, orange rind, cinnamon, peonies and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, serious and layered, with muscular structure, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. While this remains a comparatively accessible, finesse-driven Clos de la Roche, at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
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€3,980.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)Dujac's 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is more reserved that the Clos Saint-Denis, unwinding in the glass with scents of red berries, plums, orange rind, cinnamon, peonies and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, serious and layered, with muscular structure, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. While this remains a comparatively accessible, finesse-driven Clos de la Roche, at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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€978.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)They have 1.95 ha here (4.8 acres). Five blocks from Mont Luisants across to Les Chabiots, average age 50 years. Barrel sample. A light note of smoky reduction. Ripe and dark. Sweet and sour. Intense and not yet integrated. Some baking spice and a touch of chocolate. Hard to judge this at the moment bit it certainly has massive fruit depth and richness and yet also a chalky mineral finish that pulls it in at the end. Embryonic but I think it will be a great wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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€5,265.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)They have 1.95 ha here (4.8 acres). Five blocks from Mont Luisants across to Les Chabiots, average age 50 years. Barrel sample. A light note of smoky reduction. Ripe and dark. Sweet and sour. Intense and not yet integrated. Some baking spice and a touch of chocolate. Hard to judge this at the moment bit it certainly has massive fruit depth and richness and yet also a chalky mineral finish that pulls it in at the end. Embryonic but I think it will be a great wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97-99 (VN) |
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€3,570.00 |
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Vinous (97-99)The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet with beautifully defined red fruit laced with Earl Grey, autumn leaves and a touch of white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, demonstrating a little more girth and depth than the Clos Saint-Denis. It gently builds to a spicy and tensile finish, lingering peppery notes ensuring that you will not forget it in a hurry. Every vine that contributed fruit to this wine deserves a big shiny medal. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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€2,155.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)(5-Star Wine) Fractionally denser in colour than Clos St-Denis with a meatier bouquet, some blood orange as well as the traditional blueberry of this vineyard. A little white pepper comes up. This is brilliantly complete, no feeling of a lighter vintage, with superb grace at the finish. Ripe alpine strawberries. 76% whole bunches. Drink from 2030-2038. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,320.00 |
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Burghound (92-95)Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 |
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€1,035.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,405.00 |
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Clos de la Roche is the most northerly of Morey-Saint-Denis' four Grand Cru vineyards. Clos de la Roche is considered one of Morey-Saint-Denis' very best vineyards, and makes full, structured wines with characteristics of cherry and truffle. The vineyard lies on Morey-Saint-Denis' border with Gevrey-Chambertin. The terroir in Clos de la Roche is based largely on limestone. The ‘roche’ (rock) in the name goes back to pre-history, and is reputed to have been used by local druids in their rituals. The Clos de la Roche vineyard was awarded Grand Cru status in December 1936. Domaine Faiveley was established in 1825 in Nuits Saint Georges. The domaine has become one of the best producers in the Côte d'Or and their Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is one of the jewels in their crown. This is excellent superb value for this vineyard in a year like 2018.
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,070.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€842.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The darkest color to this point among these 2015s: bright medium red. Alluring, vibrant perfume of raspberry, dark cherry and rose petal. Sappy and extract-rich, with its deep, slightly medicinal flavors of blueberry, dark raspberry and tart red cherry enlivened by elements of saline minerality and crushed rock. This very concentrated but youthfully backward wine finishes with outstanding length; compared to the Clos Saint-Denis, it's a bit less refined but more powerful This may age longer owing to the richness of its tannins but it's also quite showy today. |
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