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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Champagne | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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€1,162.93 |
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Vinous (98+)Still a baby, the 2004 Cristal Rosé has begun to put on considerable weight over the last few years, which only serves to balance the focus and tension that have always been present. Even at eleven years of age, the 2004 Cristal Rosé remains tightly wound and a touch austere at times. Hints of orange peel, white pepper and cranberry add an exotic flair on the deeply expressive finish. Readers who can find the 2004 should not hesitate, as it is simply stunning by any measure. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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€1,471.45 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)A beautifully balanced wine that exudes elegance as well as richness. It is drier than previous vintages of Cristal Rosé, yielding a bright, crisp and layered wine. Red fruits are married with orange zest and tight acidity. It can be drunk now, but it is a young wine and will certainly age well through 2022. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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€992.53 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)A beautifully balanced wine that exudes elegance as well as richness. It is drier than previous vintages of Cristal Rosé, yielding a bright, crisp and layered wine. Red fruits are married with orange zest and tight acidity. It can be drunk now, but it is a young wine and will certainly age well through 2022. |
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Champagne | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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€1,535.20 |
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Vinous (98)One of the highlights in this tasting, the 2006 Cristal Rosé is simply stunning. A vertical, towering wine, the 2006 Cristal Rosé is a thrill a minute, with a compelling interplay of aromatics and exquisitely layered fruit, all supported by a real feeling of phenolic intensity. While the 2007 is seductive, the 2006 is virile and imposing, with the statuesque lift of a Giacometti sculpture. All the elements meld together in a complete, alluring Champagne that will continue to drink beautifully for many decades. In 2006, the Pinot Noir was already being farmed biodynamically, while the Chardonnay was still under conversion. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,489.45 |
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Vinous (97)The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction. There is little doubt the 2007 is a great Cristal Rosé in the making. This is the first vintage in which all of the fruit was farmed according to biodynamic principles. According to winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, biodynamic farming has brought increased aromatic presence in the fruit and also given the Pinot a bit more intensity than normal, so much so that in 2007 the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay as opposed to the 60/40 split that has been more typical over the years. In 2007, the fruit was picked in August, which is also unusual, but bud break got off to an early start, so the growing season turned out to be longer than the classic 100-day period that is typical from bud-break to harvest. All of that means the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a much more classic-feeling wine that one might have expected. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€5,336.93 |
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Vinous (97)The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction. There is little doubt the 2007 is a great Cristal Rosé in the making. This is the first vintage in which all of the fruit was farmed according to biodynamic principles. According to winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, biodynamic farming has brought increased aromatic presence in the fruit and also given the Pinot a bit more intensity than normal, so much so that in 2007 the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay as opposed to the 60/40 split that has been more typical over the years. In 2007, the fruit was picked in August, which is also unusual, but bud break got off to an early start, so the growing season turned out to be longer than the classic 100-day period that is typical from bud-break to harvest. All of that means the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a much more classic-feeling wine that one might have expected. |
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Champagne | 7 | 100 (WA) |
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€3,353.20 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The finest rendition of this cuvée that Lécaillon has produced to date—and, indeed, one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decades—is the 2008 Cristal Rosé, a brilliant wine that derives from a mere four of the 45 plots that are candidates for inclusion in Cristal: two blocks of Pinot Noir from Aÿ, one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize, and I suspect that its origin in the crème de la crème of Roederer's Cristal-worthy holdings has even more to do with the extra dimension it possesses above and beyond its white counterpart than the delicate infusion of Pinot Noir phenolics that give it its delicate pink hue. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of wild strawberries, tangerine, warm pastry and crisp green orchard fruit, the 2008 is medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a racy but beautifully integrated spine of acidity, a multidimensional core and a searingly chalky and laser-focused finish. Impeccably balanced and harmonious, this superb wine represents one of the qualitative peaks of this great vintage. It will be seven or eight years until it truly starts to blossom, but its benchmark quality is already glaringly apparent. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,687.45 |
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Vinous (97)A wine of sublime delicacy and finesse, the 2009 Cristal Rosé is simply magnificent. The 2009 is surprisingly refined, silky and nuanced for a wine from a warm vintage. The red and floral-infused overtones are quite attractive, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that places it among the best new releases of the year. Over the years, I have had the chance to taste many vintages of Cristal Rosé, a Champagne that needs bottle age to be at its very best. I suspect that will be the case here as well. Don't miss it. |
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Champagne | 2 | 97 (VN) |
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€853.33 |
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Vinous (97)A wine of sublime delicacy and finesse, the 2009 Cristal Rosé is simply magnificent. The 2009 is surprisingly refined, silky and nuanced for a wine from a warm vintage. The red and floral-infused overtones are quite attractive, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that places it among the best new releases of the year. Over the years, I have had the chance to taste many vintages of Cristal Rosé, a Champagne that needs bottle age to be at its very best. I suspect that will be the case here as well. Don't miss it. |
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Champagne | 2 | 97 (VN) |
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€2,153.20 |
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Vinous (97)A wine of sublime delicacy and finesse, the 2009 Cristal Rosé is simply magnificent. The 2009 is surprisingly refined, silky and nuanced for a wine from a warm vintage. The red and floral-infused overtones are quite attractive, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that places it among the best new releases of the year. Over the years, I have had the chance to taste many vintages of Cristal Rosé, a Champagne that needs bottle age to be at its very best. I suspect that will be the case here as well. Don't miss it. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€1,195.45 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about as good as it gets, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a magical effort based on 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay. It’s a powerful, medium to full-bodied, incredibly textured rosé offering a huge amount of salty, chalky minerality as well as awesome notes of white cherries, orange blossom, caramelized apples, and toasted bread. It shows the ripe, rounded richness of the 2012 vintage yet has bright, racy acidity, perfect balance, and a great, great finish. It opens up nicely with air and will ideally be given 2-4 years of bottle age, and it should evolve for 2-3 decades. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€1,943.20 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about as good as it gets, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a magical effort based on 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay. It’s a powerful, medium to full-bodied, incredibly textured rosé offering a huge amount of salty, chalky minerality as well as awesome notes of white cherries, orange blossom, caramelized apples, and toasted bread. It shows the ripe, rounded richness of the 2012 vintage yet has bright, racy acidity, perfect balance, and a great, great finish. It opens up nicely with air and will ideally be given 2-4 years of bottle age, and it should evolve for 2-3 decades. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€853.33 |
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Vinous (99)Tasted from magnum, the 2013 Cristal Rosé is ravishing. Dense, creamy and powerful, the 2013 captures all the qualities of the vintage, specifically the interplay of rich fruit from the warm summer and cooler inflections from a year that started late and ended late with a rare October harvest. Today, the 2013 is deep and beautifully seamless, but it is also young – far too young to be at its best. Dosage is 6.5 grams per liter, a bit less than for the standard bottlings, a decision taken to balance longer aging on the lees and a bit more residual sugar that is always left in the magnums after fermentation. Readers who can find the 2013 in magnum will experience one of the greatest thrills in wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,739.20 |
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Vinous (99)Tasted from magnum, the 2013 Cristal Rosé is ravishing. Dense, creamy and powerful, the 2013 captures all the qualities of the vintage, specifically the interplay of rich fruit from the warm summer and cooler inflections from a year that started late and ended late with a rare October harvest. Today, the 2013 is deep and beautifully seamless, but it is also young – far too young to be at its best. Dosage is 6.5 grams per liter, a bit less than for the standard bottlings, a decision taken to balance longer aging on the lees and a bit more residual sugar that is always left in the magnums after fermentation. Readers who can find the 2013 in magnum will experience one of the greatest thrills in wine. |
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Champagne | 3 | 97 (VN) |
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€2,069.20 |
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Vinous (97)The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction. There is little doubt the 2007 is a great Cristal Rosé in the making. This is the first vintage in which all of the fruit was farmed according to biodynamic principles. According to winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, biodynamic farming has brought increased aromatic presence in the fruit and also given the Pinot a bit more intensity than normal, so much so that in 2007 the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay as opposed to the 60/40 split that has been more typical over the years. In 2007, the fruit was picked in August, which is also unusual, but bud break got off to an early start, so the growing season turned out to be longer than the classic 100-day period that is typical from bud-break to harvest. All of that means the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a much more classic-feeling wine that one might have expected. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€2,971.45 |
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James Suckling (98)The nose has such beautiful, autolysis character with brown-mushroom and toasted-almond aromas. The nose has still-fresh lemons and oyster shell, with . Very smooth, pastry-like texture on the palate with even layers and a core of fresh lemons and peaches. The striking thing here is the balance and melted-together complexity. In a very great place. This spent seven years sur latte, seven sur pointe and was disgorged in 2014. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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€2,601.73 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Magnum. Disgorged in 2016. Rich and dense and round. An alluring sweetness and so flattering. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92+ (WA) |
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€124.19 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€257.96 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Marjosse comes barreling out of the glass with rambunctious scents of cassis, crushed blackberries and black plum preserves, followed by hints of dark chocolate, anise and tar, plus a fragrant waft of lavender. The medium-bodied palate is soft, juicy and wonderfully refreshing, delivering wonderful poise and expression with a fun burst of pure black fruit on the finish. Delicious! |
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€215.27 |
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A new-comer to the Cru portfolio, this is a classically lgiht and ethereal southern French Rosé with one key, delightful difference, it is wonderfully sparkling, adding a refreshing additional dimension. What's more, it is a brilliant value.
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€617.58 |
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Champagne | 18 | 91 (JS) |
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€513.18 |
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James Suckling (91)With plenty of strawberry fruits on offer here, this has a very fresh and exuberant nose that shows assertive fruit characters. On the palate, this is smoothly textured, really even and balanced. Made for an immediate consumption and ever so smooth. Such attractive balance. Drink now. Interestingly, more than 20% of production at Moët et Chandon is rosé, so around twice the average for the region. |
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Languedoc | 6 | - |
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€569.58 |
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Savour the sublime Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2015, a stellar offering from the revered vineyards of La Clape in Southern France. Crafted by the acclaimed Château de la Négly, this singular example of the region's vinicultural adroitness boasts an opulent blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache grapes. The meticulous selection and handpicking of perfectly ripe fruits demonstrate the producer's commitment to quality. The Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2015 is matured for 24 months in French oak, resulting in a cascading symphony of aromas and flavours - think dark fruits, spicy undertones, and an inimitable minerality. This wine's robust structure and remarkable depth equate to excellent cellar potential. Awarded an impressive 96 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this full-bodied French wine stands at the pinnacle of vinous expression. Connoisseurs suggest serving at a cool 16-18°C, the ideal temperature to accentuate the wine's complex profile. An unforgettable addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Languedoc | 6 | - |
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€569.58 |
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Hailing from the revered vineyards of La Clape in Southern France, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2016 is a distinguished fine wine produced by the renowned Chateau de la Negly. As an exquisite blend of 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache, it embodies an intoxicating allure of concentrated blackberry and plum flavours, underscored by hints of vanilla and licorice. Distinctive for its careful production, the wine is fermented using native yeasts in concrete vats and matured in new French oak barrels for 24 months; attributes that contribute to its full-bodied, velvety texture and complex combination of marjoram, rosemary and lavender flavours. Echoing the Mediterranean's harmony, each sip reveals the meticulous attention to depth and balance sought by winemaker, Jean Paux-Rosset. With its powerful structure and striking minerality, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2016 makes a profound statement for those seeking a truly extraordinary vinous experience. |
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Languedoc | 2 | - |
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€1,132.72 |
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Exuding class and elegance, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2017 hails from the acclaimed La Clape region in Languedoc, France. Born within the hands of the esteemed Chateau de la Negly, this exceptional red combines a meticulous blend of Syrah and Grenache noir - the essence of South France. Harvested from 70-year old vines and ageing in new oak barrels for up to 24 months, this wine radiates an intoxicating mix of flower, spice, and vivid ripe fruit aromas. On the palate, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2017 lures the senses with a compelling balance of richness and freshness. Its profound depth showcases the individuality of the Languedoc terroir, with captivating layers of blackcurrant, liquorice, spice and mineral undertones progressing to a lingering finish. A wine truly epitomising finesse and complexity, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2017 accentuates the mastery of winemaking and never fails to leave an indelible impression. |
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Languedoc | 4 | - |
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€1,132.72 |
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Revered as a pinnacle of viniculture, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2018 emanates from the acclaimed Château de la Négly winery, nestled in the La Clape appellation, part of the sun-kissed Languedoc wine region in Southern France. Masterfully crafted from century-old vines, this Syrah-based delight epitomises precision and balance, exhibiting a symphony of deep red and black fruits and complex minerality. Handpicked at optimum ripeness, the hand-sorted grapes undergo partial de-stemming and are processed in innovative temperature-controlled vats allowing meticulous extraction. The wine matures for 24 months in new French oak barrels, contributing to its supreme elegance and finesse. The producer, Laurent Vaïsse, has breathed new life into his family's traditional winemaking practices, pushing hard for the expression of terroir above all else. The unsurpassed dedication to quality is evident in every bottle of Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2018, one of the centrepieces in any collection of fine wines. |
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Champagne | 8 | 91 (WS) |
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€550.38 |
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Wine Spectator (91)A rich and toasty range of poached nectarine, honey, brioche, graphite and saline notes is layered in a sleek and well-knit package. The creamy texture carries the flavors through the clean-cut finish. Drink now through 2022. 8,000 cases made. |
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€1,076.80 |
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The 2016 Palmer Historical XIX, a vintage now widely recognised as one of the greatest vintages in modern times in both Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley. Jancis Robinson suggests that 2016 is “the best Bordeaux vintage I will probably ever taste” across her extensive career as a Master of Wine.
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Château Palmer was the pinnacle of success in 2016 achieving four perfect 100-point scores, giving Bordeaux collector’s even more reason than normal to eagerly add this sought-after wine to their collection. This wine offers a rare, unique and fascinating historical insight into the history of Bordeaux. It is a collector’s gem, with around 4,500 bottles made. |
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€709.60 |
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Champagne | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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€966.00 |
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Vinous (98+)Still a baby, the 2004 Cristal Rosé has begun to put on considerable weight over the last few years, which only serves to balance the focus and tension that have always been present. Even at eleven years of age, the 2004 Cristal Rosé remains tightly wound and a touch austere at times. Hints of orange peel, white pepper and cranberry add an exotic flair on the deeply expressive finish. Readers who can find the 2004 should not hesitate, as it is simply stunning by any measure. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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€1,220.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)A beautifully balanced wine that exudes elegance as well as richness. It is drier than previous vintages of Cristal Rosé, yielding a bright, crisp and layered wine. Red fruits are married with orange zest and tight acidity. It can be drunk now, but it is a young wine and will certainly age well through 2022. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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€824.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)A beautifully balanced wine that exudes elegance as well as richness. It is drier than previous vintages of Cristal Rosé, yielding a bright, crisp and layered wine. Red fruits are married with orange zest and tight acidity. It can be drunk now, but it is a young wine and will certainly age well through 2022. |
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Champagne | 2 | 98 (VN) |
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€1,270.00 |
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Vinous (98)One of the highlights in this tasting, the 2006 Cristal Rosé is simply stunning. A vertical, towering wine, the 2006 Cristal Rosé is a thrill a minute, with a compelling interplay of aromatics and exquisitely layered fruit, all supported by a real feeling of phenolic intensity. While the 2007 is seductive, the 2006 is virile and imposing, with the statuesque lift of a Giacometti sculpture. All the elements meld together in a complete, alluring Champagne that will continue to drink beautifully for many decades. In 2006, the Pinot Noir was already being farmed biodynamically, while the Chardonnay was still under conversion. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,235.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction. There is little doubt the 2007 is a great Cristal Rosé in the making. This is the first vintage in which all of the fruit was farmed according to biodynamic principles. According to winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, biodynamic farming has brought increased aromatic presence in the fruit and also given the Pinot a bit more intensity than normal, so much so that in 2007 the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay as opposed to the 60/40 split that has been more typical over the years. In 2007, the fruit was picked in August, which is also unusual, but bud break got off to an early start, so the growing season turned out to be longer than the classic 100-day period that is typical from bud-break to harvest. All of that means the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a much more classic-feeling wine that one might have expected. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€4,435.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction. There is little doubt the 2007 is a great Cristal Rosé in the making. This is the first vintage in which all of the fruit was farmed according to biodynamic principles. According to winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, biodynamic farming has brought increased aromatic presence in the fruit and also given the Pinot a bit more intensity than normal, so much so that in 2007 the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay as opposed to the 60/40 split that has been more typical over the years. In 2007, the fruit was picked in August, which is also unusual, but bud break got off to an early start, so the growing season turned out to be longer than the classic 100-day period that is typical from bud-break to harvest. All of that means the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a much more classic-feeling wine that one might have expected. |
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Champagne | 7 | 100 (WA) |
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€2,785.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The finest rendition of this cuvée that Lécaillon has produced to date—and, indeed, one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decades—is the 2008 Cristal Rosé, a brilliant wine that derives from a mere four of the 45 plots that are candidates for inclusion in Cristal: two blocks of Pinot Noir from Aÿ, one of Chardonnay from Mesnil and another from Avize, and I suspect that its origin in the crème de la crème of Roederer's Cristal-worthy holdings has even more to do with the extra dimension it possesses above and beyond its white counterpart than the delicate infusion of Pinot Noir phenolics that give it its delicate pink hue. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of wild strawberries, tangerine, warm pastry and crisp green orchard fruit, the 2008 is medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a racy but beautifully integrated spine of acidity, a multidimensional core and a searingly chalky and laser-focused finish. Impeccably balanced and harmonious, this superb wine represents one of the qualitative peaks of this great vintage. It will be seven or eight years until it truly starts to blossom, but its benchmark quality is already glaringly apparent. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,400.00 |
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Vinous (97)A wine of sublime delicacy and finesse, the 2009 Cristal Rosé is simply magnificent. The 2009 is surprisingly refined, silky and nuanced for a wine from a warm vintage. The red and floral-infused overtones are quite attractive, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that places it among the best new releases of the year. Over the years, I have had the chance to taste many vintages of Cristal Rosé, a Champagne that needs bottle age to be at its very best. I suspect that will be the case here as well. Don't miss it. |
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Champagne | 2 | 97 (VN) |
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€708.00 |
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Vinous (97)A wine of sublime delicacy and finesse, the 2009 Cristal Rosé is simply magnificent. The 2009 is surprisingly refined, silky and nuanced for a wine from a warm vintage. The red and floral-infused overtones are quite attractive, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that places it among the best new releases of the year. Over the years, I have had the chance to taste many vintages of Cristal Rosé, a Champagne that needs bottle age to be at its very best. I suspect that will be the case here as well. Don't miss it. |
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Champagne | 2 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,785.00 |
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Vinous (97)A wine of sublime delicacy and finesse, the 2009 Cristal Rosé is simply magnificent. The 2009 is surprisingly refined, silky and nuanced for a wine from a warm vintage. The red and floral-infused overtones are quite attractive, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that places it among the best new releases of the year. Over the years, I have had the chance to taste many vintages of Cristal Rosé, a Champagne that needs bottle age to be at its very best. I suspect that will be the case here as well. Don't miss it. |
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Champagne | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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€990.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about as good as it gets, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a magical effort based on 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay. It’s a powerful, medium to full-bodied, incredibly textured rosé offering a huge amount of salty, chalky minerality as well as awesome notes of white cherries, orange blossom, caramelized apples, and toasted bread. It shows the ripe, rounded richness of the 2012 vintage yet has bright, racy acidity, perfect balance, and a great, great finish. It opens up nicely with air and will ideally be given 2-4 years of bottle age, and it should evolve for 2-3 decades. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about as good as it gets, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a magical effort based on 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay. It’s a powerful, medium to full-bodied, incredibly textured rosé offering a huge amount of salty, chalky minerality as well as awesome notes of white cherries, orange blossom, caramelized apples, and toasted bread. It shows the ripe, rounded richness of the 2012 vintage yet has bright, racy acidity, perfect balance, and a great, great finish. It opens up nicely with air and will ideally be given 2-4 years of bottle age, and it should evolve for 2-3 decades. |
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Vinous (99)Tasted from magnum, the 2013 Cristal Rosé is ravishing. Dense, creamy and powerful, the 2013 captures all the qualities of the vintage, specifically the interplay of rich fruit from the warm summer and cooler inflections from a year that started late and ended late with a rare October harvest. Today, the 2013 is deep and beautifully seamless, but it is also young – far too young to be at its best. Dosage is 6.5 grams per liter, a bit less than for the standard bottlings, a decision taken to balance longer aging on the lees and a bit more residual sugar that is always left in the magnums after fermentation. Readers who can find the 2013 in magnum will experience one of the greatest thrills in wine. |
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Vinous (99)Tasted from magnum, the 2013 Cristal Rosé is ravishing. Dense, creamy and powerful, the 2013 captures all the qualities of the vintage, specifically the interplay of rich fruit from the warm summer and cooler inflections from a year that started late and ended late with a rare October harvest. Today, the 2013 is deep and beautifully seamless, but it is also young – far too young to be at its best. Dosage is 6.5 grams per liter, a bit less than for the standard bottlings, a decision taken to balance longer aging on the lees and a bit more residual sugar that is always left in the magnums after fermentation. Readers who can find the 2013 in magnum will experience one of the greatest thrills in wine. |
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Vinous (97)The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction. There is little doubt the 2007 is a great Cristal Rosé in the making. This is the first vintage in which all of the fruit was farmed according to biodynamic principles. According to winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, biodynamic farming has brought increased aromatic presence in the fruit and also given the Pinot a bit more intensity than normal, so much so that in 2007 the blend is 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay as opposed to the 60/40 split that has been more typical over the years. In 2007, the fruit was picked in August, which is also unusual, but bud break got off to an early start, so the growing season turned out to be longer than the classic 100-day period that is typical from bud-break to harvest. All of that means the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a much more classic-feeling wine that one might have expected. |
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James Suckling (98)The nose has such beautiful, autolysis character with brown-mushroom and toasted-almond aromas. The nose has still-fresh lemons and oyster shell, with . Very smooth, pastry-like texture on the palate with even layers and a core of fresh lemons and peaches. The striking thing here is the balance and melted-together complexity. In a very great place. This spent seven years sur latte, seven sur pointe and was disgorged in 2014. Drink now. |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Magnum. Disgorged in 2016. Rich and dense and round. An alluring sweetness and so flattering. |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Marjosse comes barreling out of the glass with rambunctious scents of cassis, crushed blackberries and black plum preserves, followed by hints of dark chocolate, anise and tar, plus a fragrant waft of lavender. The medium-bodied palate is soft, juicy and wonderfully refreshing, delivering wonderful poise and expression with a fun burst of pure black fruit on the finish. Delicious! |
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A new-comer to the Cru portfolio, this is a classically lgiht and ethereal southern French Rosé with one key, delightful difference, it is wonderfully sparkling, adding a refreshing additional dimension. What's more, it is a brilliant value.
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James Suckling (91)With plenty of strawberry fruits on offer here, this has a very fresh and exuberant nose that shows assertive fruit characters. On the palate, this is smoothly textured, really even and balanced. Made for an immediate consumption and ever so smooth. Such attractive balance. Drink now. Interestingly, more than 20% of production at Moët et Chandon is rosé, so around twice the average for the region. |
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Savour the sublime Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2015, a stellar offering from the revered vineyards of La Clape in Southern France. Crafted by the acclaimed Château de la Négly, this singular example of the region's vinicultural adroitness boasts an opulent blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache grapes. The meticulous selection and handpicking of perfectly ripe fruits demonstrate the producer's commitment to quality. The Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2015 is matured for 24 months in French oak, resulting in a cascading symphony of aromas and flavours - think dark fruits, spicy undertones, and an inimitable minerality. This wine's robust structure and remarkable depth equate to excellent cellar potential. Awarded an impressive 96 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this full-bodied French wine stands at the pinnacle of vinous expression. Connoisseurs suggest serving at a cool 16-18°C, the ideal temperature to accentuate the wine's complex profile. An unforgettable addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Hailing from the revered vineyards of La Clape in Southern France, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2016 is a distinguished fine wine produced by the renowned Chateau de la Negly. As an exquisite blend of 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache, it embodies an intoxicating allure of concentrated blackberry and plum flavours, underscored by hints of vanilla and licorice. Distinctive for its careful production, the wine is fermented using native yeasts in concrete vats and matured in new French oak barrels for 24 months; attributes that contribute to its full-bodied, velvety texture and complex combination of marjoram, rosemary and lavender flavours. Echoing the Mediterranean's harmony, each sip reveals the meticulous attention to depth and balance sought by winemaker, Jean Paux-Rosset. With its powerful structure and striking minerality, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2016 makes a profound statement for those seeking a truly extraordinary vinous experience. |
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Exuding class and elegance, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2017 hails from the acclaimed La Clape region in Languedoc, France. Born within the hands of the esteemed Chateau de la Negly, this exceptional red combines a meticulous blend of Syrah and Grenache noir - the essence of South France. Harvested from 70-year old vines and ageing in new oak barrels for up to 24 months, this wine radiates an intoxicating mix of flower, spice, and vivid ripe fruit aromas. On the palate, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2017 lures the senses with a compelling balance of richness and freshness. Its profound depth showcases the individuality of the Languedoc terroir, with captivating layers of blackcurrant, liquorice, spice and mineral undertones progressing to a lingering finish. A wine truly epitomising finesse and complexity, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2017 accentuates the mastery of winemaking and never fails to leave an indelible impression. |
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Revered as a pinnacle of viniculture, the Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2018 emanates from the acclaimed Château de la Négly winery, nestled in the La Clape appellation, part of the sun-kissed Languedoc wine region in Southern France. Masterfully crafted from century-old vines, this Syrah-based delight epitomises precision and balance, exhibiting a symphony of deep red and black fruits and complex minerality. Handpicked at optimum ripeness, the hand-sorted grapes undergo partial de-stemming and are processed in innovative temperature-controlled vats allowing meticulous extraction. The wine matures for 24 months in new French oak barrels, contributing to its supreme elegance and finesse. The producer, Laurent Vaïsse, has breathed new life into his family's traditional winemaking practices, pushing hard for the expression of terroir above all else. The unsurpassed dedication to quality is evident in every bottle of Negly Clos Des Truffiers 2018, one of the centrepieces in any collection of fine wines. |
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Champagne | 8 | 91 (WS) |
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€440.00 |
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Wine Spectator (91)A rich and toasty range of poached nectarine, honey, brioche, graphite and saline notes is layered in a sleek and well-knit package. The creamy texture carries the flavors through the clean-cut finish. Drink now through 2022. 8,000 cases made. |
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The 2016 Palmer Historical XIX, a vintage now widely recognised as one of the greatest vintages in modern times in both Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley. Jancis Robinson suggests that 2016 is “the best Bordeaux vintage I will probably ever taste” across her extensive career as a Master of Wine.
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Château Palmer was the pinnacle of success in 2016 achieving four perfect 100-point scores, giving Bordeaux collector’s even more reason than normal to eagerly add this sought-after wine to their collection. This wine offers a rare, unique and fascinating historical insight into the history of Bordeaux. It is a collector’s gem, with around 4,500 bottles made. |
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