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 | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,706.87 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is more backward than the Griotte, almost introspective with dark berry fruit, tobacco and tertiary scents. Just a touch of spice emerges with time. The palate displays very fine structure, good backbone, quite peppery towards the finish with a long tail. Whilst not as gregarious as the Griotte, this has a simmering intensity that I appreciate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€2,108.95 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is more backward than the Griotte, almost introspective with dark berry fruit, tobacco and tertiary scents. Just a touch of spice emerges with time. The palate displays very fine structure, good backbone, quite peppery towards the finish with a long tail. Whilst not as gregarious as the Griotte, this has a simmering intensity that I appreciate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€5,067.12 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is more backward than the Griotte, almost introspective with dark berry fruit, tobacco and tertiary scents. Just a touch of spice emerges with time. The palate displays very fine structure, good backbone, quite peppery towards the finish with a long tail. Whilst not as gregarious as the Griotte, this has a simmering intensity that I appreciate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,250.63 |
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Discover the indulgence of the Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2017, a true embodiment of the prestigious French viticulture. This pinnacle expression hails from the heralded terroir of Burgundy, the heartland for Grand Cru wine production. Revered vintner, Laurent Ponsot, underscores his passion for minimal intervention, enabling the unique personality of the grapes to shine through. Crafted from handpicked pinot noir, this vintage offers a harmonious blend of power and finesse. The wine was matured in oak barrels and left unfiltered to preserve its core character. The Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2017 promises a long-lingering finish, with opulent layers of dark fruit and richly spiced nuances. A testament to Laurent Ponsot's commitment to natural wine-making practices—a Grand Cru wine that infuses every sip with an element of pedigree and sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,114.19 |
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Considered a gem of Burgundy, the Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2018 is a sensory delight for any discerning oenophile. Produced in France's renowned Laurent Ponsot winery, this Grand Cru embodies an experience reflective of true artisanship. Aged in oak barrels, this Pinot Noir bestows an impressive balance between tannins, acidity, and sumptuous dark fruit nuances. Dominant flavours of black cherry, blackberry, and wild strawberry fuse with undertones of earth and truffle, ensuring a sophisticated and complex palate. This exquisite 2018 vintage triumphed despite unpredictable weather, embodying the resilience of the vineyard under the expert supervision of Laurent Ponsot himself, a figure known for his innovative approach towards winemaking. Thus, the Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2018 is not merely a wine, but an emblem of tradition, expertise, and unwavering dedication to viticultural perfection. As a testament to terroir and time, it exemplifies the transcendence of French wine craftsmanship at its finest. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (VN (ST)) |
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€3,442.38 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (96+)Bright medium red. Knockout soil-driven nose combines red cherry, cocoa powder, brown spices, dried flowers, lavender and minerals. The palate offers compelling high-pitched flavors of red fruits and flowers complemented by strong saline soil tones. Conveys a powerful impression of extract without any fat. This youthfully imploded wine magically combines power and finesse, finishing with outstanding sappiness and thrust. It was hard to scrape this off my palate--not that I tried. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€1,768.38 |
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Vinous (94-97)Good medium red. Extravagantly complex nose combines raspberry, wild rose, crushed rock, clove, mocha and wild herbs. Wonderfully subtle, spherical and nuanced, communicating an almost 3-D texture to the flavors of red berries, spices, licorice, herbs and flowers. The wine's firm spine of tannins is utterly covered by lush, fleshy fruit today. The thick, slowly rising finish washes over the palate like a wave. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
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€2,344.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The 2012 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru, which like the Chapelle-Chambertin is domaine-owned, has a more voluminous, multi-faceted bouquet with engaging incense and mineral notes infusing the beautifully defined black fruits. The palate is very well balanced on the entry with more tension and nervosite than the Chambertin, building effortlessly towards a quite regal, sophisticated finish whose mineralite lingers long in the mouth. Outstanding. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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€1,487.20 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Jadot's 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is stunningly good in the 2015 vintage, bursting from the glass with a primary bouquet of candied red cherry, plum, rose petal, coniferous forest floor and a hint of the black truffle to come, judiciously framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and deep, with wonderful concentration and depth, its generous core of ripe fruit underpinned by bright, racy acids. This still need time to come together—15 years, ideally—but its potential is immense. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€937.60 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is showing marvelously, unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of juicy cherries, cassis, blood orange, violets and rich spices, its framing of new oak already almost entirely integrated. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and utterly complete, with a bottomless core of cool, sappy fruit that entirely conceals its supple but abundant tannins. Immensely concentrated and strikingly structurally refined, this is a brilliant Clos de Bèze that's more classically balanced than the more overtly ripe 2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€1,056.40 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)One of the finest wines in the Jadot portfolio, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) unfurls in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, menthol, dark chocolate, blood orange and grilled meats. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb depth and dimension, succulent acids and notable concentration, its tannins entirely cloaked in fruit. While this is a comparatively supple, giving rendition of this cuvée, it will nevertheless demand patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€1,786.38 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)One of the finest wines in the Jadot portfolio, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) unfurls in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, menthol, dark chocolate, blood orange and grilled meats. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb depth and dimension, succulent acids and notable concentration, its tannins entirely cloaked in fruit. While this is a comparatively supple, giving rendition of this cuvée, it will nevertheless demand patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
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€1,697.20 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)Lovely dense mid purple, the nose has massive energy but not yet much detail. Then such an explosion of riotous fruit, joyously ripe pinot but still pure pinot. A little touch of menthol behind the ripe cherry notes with raspberry chaser. Amazing length. Very fine indeed. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (IB) |
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€1,913.10 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)Pretty pink purple with a lively but fine nose. The fruit starts discreetly but then here it comes, delivering a level of class not seen in any of the previous Jadot wines, good though they are. The Clos de Bèze is beautifully balanced, and light on its feet. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2022 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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€1,849.33 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)A fine crimson colour. The bouquet is immediately appealing showing a distinction not yet apparent in the Chapelle-Chambertin, though that will come. This is the more structured of the two, possibly even a little bit stern, but with a wealth of high-class fruit behind where the refinement begins to show. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (BH) |
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€3,555.83 |
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Burghound (93-95)This too is firmly reduced. There is almost painful intensity to the beautifully delineated and mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that possess a highly refined textured before culminating in an almost crisp, moderately austere and wonderfully persistent finale that is quite firmly structured. This is a bit atypical but no less attractive for it and a Bèze that should amply reward a decade plus of cellaring. Lovely. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€8,554.49 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,278.92 |
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Experience the exquisite Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2013; a fine, lavish Grand Cru from Burgundy's celebrated Chambertin-Clos de Beze vineyard. Produced by the talented Maxime Cheurlin, this vintage captures the essence of world-renowned Burgundy winemaking. Cheurlin's dedicated approach respects age-old traditions, whilst subtle modern processes enhance the natural sophistication of the pinot noir grape. Fruit for this Grand Cru is handpicked from seasoned vines ensuring consistent quality. Aged for two years in oak barrels, the wine boasts an impressive structure along with an elegant, long finish. The palate savours a symphony of fresh red fruit, enhanced by sophisticated undernotes of earth and spice, developing into a characteristic mineral finesse. The Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2013 beckons wine enthusiasts to savour Burgundy in its richest form; a testimony to Cheurlin's unwavering commitment and artisanal winemaking prowess. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,254.92 |
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Esteemed in the world of fine wine, Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2014 is a true spectacle of French viticulture. The wine hails from the prestigious Chambertin-Clos de Beze vineyards in Burgundy - a region universally admired for its outstanding terroir. Artfully crafted by fifth-generation winemaker Maxime Cheurlin, the grandson of the much-revered Georges Noëllat, the red exudes impeccable credentials. The Grand Cru 2014 beautifully embodies the distinguished Noëllat legacy. Matured in French oak barrels, it balances a rich palate of luscious berry notes with elegant nuances of spice and minerals, culminating in a long-lasting finish. It is traditionally fermented using indigenous yeast, preserving the authenticity of its origin. In every bottle of Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2014, the exacting standards of French winemaking and the rich heritage of the Noëllat estate are harmoniously celebrated. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€3,083.20 |
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Vinous (97)Bright, dark red; a bit more saturated than the Mazis. Knockout, slightly liqueur-like aromas and flavors of dark raspberry, boysenberry, rose petal, licorice and mint, complicated by musky soil tones. Pure silk on the palate but with its uncanny thickness of texture leavened by energy. This wonderfully tactile, savory wine saturates every square millimeter of the palate and finishes with powerful medicinal reserve and incredible building length. And yet there's no impression of weightiness here. This could be enjoyed right now with the right piece of meat, but I'd rather lay it down for eight or ten years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€3,203.20 |
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Vinous (94-97)Dark red-ruby. Knockout nose combines raspberry, cherry, game and saline underbrush, plus a whiff of torrefaction. At once fully ripe and delicate; in a distinctly more feminine style than the Mazis. The plush, rich yet elegant flavors of medicinal dark fruits, spices and exotic flowers are complicated by salty minerality. Less sweet in the early going than the Mazis, finishing precise, classic and extremely long, with serious but fully buffered tannins that melt into the palate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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€7,771.48 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Serious savour and earthiness on the nose here – much less rich than the other stablemates tasted so far. Very sweet on the palate though with great impact and tightness – though some dryness on the end. These are wines very much built to last. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 18+ (JR) |
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€4,396.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (18+)This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€1,120.93 |
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Vinous (94-97)(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€5,686.38 |
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Vinous (94-97)(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€7,054.38 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet that is focused and direct, offering red and black fruit, crushed stone and more terroir expression than the Mazoyères. The palate is medium-bodied, the sappy red fruit on the entry laced with marmalade and dried quince, and grippy in the mouth, with a touch of spiciness, although it does not fan out on the finish as I hoped. Hopefully it will fill out with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,767.73 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,300.42 |
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The Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2007 is an opulent Burgundy red. This highly sought-after wine is crafted from the pure Pinot Noir grape, meticulously handpicked from the illustrious Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze vineyard in France's prestigious Côte de Nuits region. History meets innovation in this distinguished vineyard's rich limestone-clay soils, nurtured by fifth-generation vintner Pierre Damoy. Famed for producing grand crus with unparalleled sophistication, Damoy's wines embody an artful balance of power and grace. The Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2007 imparts an enchanting bouquet of dark berries, forest floor and spices, with a bold yet refined palate reinforcing its impeccable lineage. Finely aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this Grand Cru embodies the complexity and vibrancy of its terroir. A toast to the connoisseurs, the Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2007 is an epitome of Burgundian finesse and elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€5,144.84 |
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Vinous (93-96)The 2013 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is incredibly dense at this stage. Powerful yet implosive, the 2013 is a ball of tightly wound energy. Dark cherry jam, cloves, mint and hard candy are barely developed in an embryonic Bèze that appears to have a very bright future ahead of it. The aromatics continue to soar as the wine sits in the glass, hinting at what is to come. Readers will have to be patient with this decidedly authoritative, incisive Bèze. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€2,540.95 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Damoy's 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was one of the highlights of the entire tasting. It has a showstopper of a nose with brilliantly defined black plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, sous bois and minerals. You just have to stop and admire the clarity of the aromatics here. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity interwoven through the black cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. There is the structure and masculinity of a Clos de Bèze, and yet it is certainly not unapproachable at this premature stage. Fabulous. You can feel the mouth still tingling long after the wine has departed. Quite brilliant. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,415.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is more backward than the Griotte, almost introspective with dark berry fruit, tobacco and tertiary scents. Just a touch of spice emerges with time. The palate displays very fine structure, good backbone, quite peppery towards the finish with a long tail. Whilst not as gregarious as the Griotte, this has a simmering intensity that I appreciate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,750.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is more backward than the Griotte, almost introspective with dark berry fruit, tobacco and tertiary scents. Just a touch of spice emerges with time. The palate displays very fine structure, good backbone, quite peppery towards the finish with a long tail. Whilst not as gregarious as the Griotte, this has a simmering intensity that I appreciate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€4,200.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is more backward than the Griotte, almost introspective with dark berry fruit, tobacco and tertiary scents. Just a touch of spice emerges with time. The palate displays very fine structure, good backbone, quite peppery towards the finish with a long tail. Whilst not as gregarious as the Griotte, this has a simmering intensity that I appreciate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,520.00 |
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Discover the indulgence of the Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2017, a true embodiment of the prestigious French viticulture. This pinnacle expression hails from the heralded terroir of Burgundy, the heartland for Grand Cru wine production. Revered vintner, Laurent Ponsot, underscores his passion for minimal intervention, enabling the unique personality of the grapes to shine through. Crafted from handpicked pinot noir, this vintage offers a harmonious blend of power and finesse. The wine was matured in oak barrels and left unfiltered to preserve its core character. The Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2017 promises a long-lingering finish, with opulent layers of dark fruit and richly spiced nuances. A testament to Laurent Ponsot's commitment to natural wine-making practices—a Grand Cru wine that infuses every sip with an element of pedigree and sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,410.00 |
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Considered a gem of Burgundy, the Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2018 is a sensory delight for any discerning oenophile. Produced in France's renowned Laurent Ponsot winery, this Grand Cru embodies an experience reflective of true artisanship. Aged in oak barrels, this Pinot Noir bestows an impressive balance between tannins, acidity, and sumptuous dark fruit nuances. Dominant flavours of black cherry, blackberry, and wild strawberry fuse with undertones of earth and truffle, ensuring a sophisticated and complex palate. This exquisite 2018 vintage triumphed despite unpredictable weather, embodying the resilience of the vineyard under the expert supervision of Laurent Ponsot himself, a figure known for his innovative approach towards winemaking. Thus, the Laurent Ponsot Chambertin-Clos Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2018 is not merely a wine, but an emblem of tradition, expertise, and unwavering dedication to viticultural perfection. As a testament to terroir and time, it exemplifies the transcendence of French wine craftsmanship at its finest. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (VN (ST)) |
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€2,850.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (96+)Bright medium red. Knockout soil-driven nose combines red cherry, cocoa powder, brown spices, dried flowers, lavender and minerals. The palate offers compelling high-pitched flavors of red fruits and flowers complemented by strong saline soil tones. Conveys a powerful impression of extract without any fat. This youthfully imploded wine magically combines power and finesse, finishing with outstanding sappiness and thrust. It was hard to scrape this off my palate--not that I tried. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€1,455.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)Good medium red. Extravagantly complex nose combines raspberry, wild rose, crushed rock, clove, mocha and wild herbs. Wonderfully subtle, spherical and nuanced, communicating an almost 3-D texture to the flavors of red berries, spices, licorice, herbs and flowers. The wine's firm spine of tannins is utterly covered by lush, fleshy fruit today. The thick, slowly rising finish washes over the palate like a wave. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
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€1,935.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The 2012 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru, which like the Chapelle-Chambertin is domaine-owned, has a more voluminous, multi-faceted bouquet with engaging incense and mineral notes infusing the beautifully defined black fruits. The palate is very well balanced on the entry with more tension and nervosite than the Chambertin, building effortlessly towards a quite regal, sophisticated finish whose mineralite lingers long in the mouth. Outstanding. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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€1,230.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Jadot's 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is stunningly good in the 2015 vintage, bursting from the glass with a primary bouquet of candied red cherry, plum, rose petal, coniferous forest floor and a hint of the black truffle to come, judiciously framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and deep, with wonderful concentration and depth, its generous core of ripe fruit underpinned by bright, racy acids. This still need time to come together—15 years, ideally—but its potential is immense. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€772.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Tasted from bottle, the 2016 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is showing marvelously, unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of juicy cherries, cassis, blood orange, violets and rich spices, its framing of new oak already almost entirely integrated. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and utterly complete, with a bottomless core of cool, sappy fruit that entirely conceals its supple but abundant tannins. Immensely concentrated and strikingly structurally refined, this is a brilliant Clos de Bèze that's more classically balanced than the more overtly ripe 2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€871.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)One of the finest wines in the Jadot portfolio, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) unfurls in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, menthol, dark chocolate, blood orange and grilled meats. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb depth and dimension, succulent acids and notable concentration, its tannins entirely cloaked in fruit. While this is a comparatively supple, giving rendition of this cuvée, it will nevertheless demand patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€1,470.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)One of the finest wines in the Jadot portfolio, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) unfurls in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, menthol, dark chocolate, blood orange and grilled meats. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb depth and dimension, succulent acids and notable concentration, its tannins entirely cloaked in fruit. While this is a comparatively supple, giving rendition of this cuvée, it will nevertheless demand patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
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€1,405.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)Lovely dense mid purple, the nose has massive energy but not yet much detail. Then such an explosion of riotous fruit, joyously ripe pinot but still pure pinot. A little touch of menthol behind the ripe cherry notes with raspberry chaser. Amazing length. Very fine indeed. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (IB) |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)Pretty pink purple with a lively but fine nose. The fruit starts discreetly but then here it comes, delivering a level of class not seen in any of the previous Jadot wines, good though they are. The Clos de Bèze is beautifully balanced, and light on its feet. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2022 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)A fine crimson colour. The bouquet is immediately appealing showing a distinction not yet apparent in the Chapelle-Chambertin, though that will come. This is the more structured of the two, possibly even a little bit stern, but with a wealth of high-class fruit behind where the refinement begins to show. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burghound (93-95)This too is firmly reduced. There is almost painful intensity to the beautifully delineated and mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that possess a highly refined textured before culminating in an almost crisp, moderately austere and wonderfully persistent finale that is quite firmly structured. This is a bit atypical but no less attractive for it and a Bèze that should amply reward a decade plus of cellaring. Lovely. |
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Experience the exquisite Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2013; a fine, lavish Grand Cru from Burgundy's celebrated Chambertin-Clos de Beze vineyard. Produced by the talented Maxime Cheurlin, this vintage captures the essence of world-renowned Burgundy winemaking. Cheurlin's dedicated approach respects age-old traditions, whilst subtle modern processes enhance the natural sophistication of the pinot noir grape. Fruit for this Grand Cru is handpicked from seasoned vines ensuring consistent quality. Aged for two years in oak barrels, the wine boasts an impressive structure along with an elegant, long finish. The palate savours a symphony of fresh red fruit, enhanced by sophisticated undernotes of earth and spice, developing into a characteristic mineral finesse. The Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2013 beckons wine enthusiasts to savour Burgundy in its richest form; a testimony to Cheurlin's unwavering commitment and artisanal winemaking prowess. |
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Esteemed in the world of fine wine, Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2014 is a true spectacle of French viticulture. The wine hails from the prestigious Chambertin-Clos de Beze vineyards in Burgundy - a region universally admired for its outstanding terroir. Artfully crafted by fifth-generation winemaker Maxime Cheurlin, the grandson of the much-revered Georges Noëllat, the red exudes impeccable credentials. The Grand Cru 2014 beautifully embodies the distinguished Noëllat legacy. Matured in French oak barrels, it balances a rich palate of luscious berry notes with elegant nuances of spice and minerals, culminating in a long-lasting finish. It is traditionally fermented using indigenous yeast, preserving the authenticity of its origin. In every bottle of Maxime Cheurlin Noellat, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2014, the exacting standards of French winemaking and the rich heritage of the Noëllat estate are harmoniously celebrated. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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Vinous (97)Bright, dark red; a bit more saturated than the Mazis. Knockout, slightly liqueur-like aromas and flavors of dark raspberry, boysenberry, rose petal, licorice and mint, complicated by musky soil tones. Pure silk on the palate but with its uncanny thickness of texture leavened by energy. This wonderfully tactile, savory wine saturates every square millimeter of the palate and finishes with powerful medicinal reserve and incredible building length. And yet there's no impression of weightiness here. This could be enjoyed right now with the right piece of meat, but I'd rather lay it down for eight or ten years. |
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Vinous (94-97)Dark red-ruby. Knockout nose combines raspberry, cherry, game and saline underbrush, plus a whiff of torrefaction. At once fully ripe and delicate; in a distinctly more feminine style than the Mazis. The plush, rich yet elegant flavors of medicinal dark fruits, spices and exotic flowers are complicated by salty minerality. Less sweet in the early going than the Mazis, finishing precise, classic and extremely long, with serious but fully buffered tannins that melt into the palate. |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Serious savour and earthiness on the nose here – much less rich than the other stablemates tasted so far. Very sweet on the palate though with great impact and tightness – though some dryness on the end. These are wines very much built to last. |
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Jancis Robinson (18+)This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed. |
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Vinous (94-97)(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future. |
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Vinous (94-97)(Perrot-Minot lost half of the crop here to frost in 2016): Good dark red. Knockout nose combines all the major Clos de Bèze food groups: raspberry, spices, rose petal, leather and stony, smoky silex minerality. Large-scaled, silky and mouthfilling without any undue weight, conveying a higher-pH impression than most of the other '16s here--but Perrot-Minot assured me that it's not above 3.45. Boasts serious thickness of texture leavened by smoky soil tones. Superrich, palate-staining, aristocratic wine with a great future. |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a clean, precise bouquet that is focused and direct, offering red and black fruit, crushed stone and more terroir expression than the Mazoyères. The palate is medium-bodied, the sappy red fruit on the entry laced with marmalade and dried quince, and grippy in the mouth, with a touch of spiciness, although it does not fan out on the finish as I hoped. Hopefully it will fill out with bottle age. |
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The Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2007 is an opulent Burgundy red. This highly sought-after wine is crafted from the pure Pinot Noir grape, meticulously handpicked from the illustrious Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze vineyard in France's prestigious Côte de Nuits region. History meets innovation in this distinguished vineyard's rich limestone-clay soils, nurtured by fifth-generation vintner Pierre Damoy. Famed for producing grand crus with unparalleled sophistication, Damoy's wines embody an artful balance of power and grace. The Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2007 imparts an enchanting bouquet of dark berries, forest floor and spices, with a bold yet refined palate reinforcing its impeccable lineage. Finely aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this Grand Cru embodies the complexity and vibrancy of its terroir. A toast to the connoisseurs, the Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru 2007 is an epitome of Burgundian finesse and elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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Vinous (93-96)The 2013 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is incredibly dense at this stage. Powerful yet implosive, the 2013 is a ball of tightly wound energy. Dark cherry jam, cloves, mint and hard candy are barely developed in an embryonic Bèze that appears to have a very bright future ahead of it. The aromatics continue to soar as the wine sits in the glass, hinting at what is to come. Readers will have to be patient with this decidedly authoritative, incisive Bèze. |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Damoy's 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was one of the highlights of the entire tasting. It has a showstopper of a nose with brilliantly defined black plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, sous bois and minerals. You just have to stop and admire the clarity of the aromatics here. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity interwoven through the black cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. There is the structure and masculinity of a Clos de Bèze, and yet it is certainly not unapproachable at this premature stage. Fabulous. You can feel the mouth still tingling long after the wine has departed. Quite brilliant. Tasted September 2017. |
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