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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Burghound (96)
A whiff of post-bottling reduction does little to detract from the strikingly well-layered and ever-so-mildly exotic fruit, white flower and softly wooded nose. The super-rich and full-bodied yet beautifully delineated flavors possess a borderline painful intensity along with a taut muscularity before culminating a focused, tightly wound and powerful finale that really fans out as it sits on the palate. Moreover this markedly dry but not really austere effort is what I describe as sneaky long because just as the finish appears to be dying away it suddenly come back and plays hide and seek with your palate. Like most vintages of the Domaine's Montrachet this is undeniably built-to-age but unlike some of them the 2013 rendition is not likely to drink particularly well before the age of at least 10 and should reward somewhere between 15 and 20.Inc. TAX€10,071.73 -
Vinous (98+)
Bright yellow-straw. Knockout soil-driven aromas and flavors of crushed rock, menthol, mint, ginger, white flowers, hazelnut and iodiney minerality, with a hint of fresh pear emerging with time in the glass: it would be easier to list what I didn't find in this wine! As tactile as a solid but with extraordinary mineral energy--and a bit of unabsorbed CO2--giving the middle palate astounding lift and a light touch. In a very pure, airy style but with great richness and some very ripe suggestions of marzipan and candied stone fruits. Finishes with outstanding gingery thrust and rising length, and the tannic structure of a red wine. A legend in the making.Inc. TAX€13,467.73 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2015 Montrachet Grand Cru is still predictably youthful, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, buttered citrus, tangerine oil and a prominent framing of very classy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and concentrated, both satiny and textural without being remotely unctuous, and underpinned by succulent, even tangy acids. At this stage, where the wine really shows its pedigree is in its extraordinarily long, oak-inflected finish. Given the vintage, one might have expected more ripeness and drama, but the domaine is picking its Montrachet a bit earlier these days, and that has done it no harm at all in 2015. It would be interesting to taste this wine alongside Ramonet's example, which is both more textural and less overtly oaky, but my sense is that the two are on the same qualitative level in their very different styles.Inc. TAX€11,751.73 -
Inc. TAX€14,337.73 -
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Vinous (94+)
(one of the three barrels was new): Bright, pale straw-yellow. Rich, nuanced aromas of yellow peach, apricot, white pepper, iodine, clove and smoky oak. Wonderfully rich, deep and sweet, displaying strong extract and a powerful, chewy, rising finish. Finishes peppery, broad, saline and rich, with a tannic impression and excellent length. This wine is vinified at Baron Thénard, the source of these grapes, with barrels provided by Sauzet, then moved back to Sauzet's cellar in mid-winter. This slightly peppery, saline Montrachet does not have the distinction of the Chevalier-Montrachet but boasts terrific power and solidity.Inc. TAX€3,865.46 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Mid lemon yellow. This has the weight which should have. The nose does indeed speak of Montrachet with a measured opulence. The weight on the palate transcends those which have gone before, there is a grip from the barrel and a little toast (a new Chassin barrel and one year old François Frères). Very long and relatively fine finish. Extremely good. Tasted: October 2021Inc. TAX€1,707.73 -
Burghound (94-97)
Don't Miss! A wonderfully spicy nose combines notes of exotic tea and wood with a plethora of floral elements and white peach scents. There is even better volume as well as size, weight and density to the muscular and super-compact big-bodied flavors that display huge length on the borderline tannic finish. While most competent examples of Montrachet clearly need extended cellaring but this is very definitely a 'buy and forget you own it' wine that should be stunningly good in time.Inc. TAX€1,852.45 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
A pure clear lemon colour. The extra weight of Montrachet is indeed apparent on the nose. Ripe pears. Perhaps this is a little less in the Sauzet style, not being from their own fruit, but it is impressive. The weight on the palate is profound, with certainly ripe fruit but also a point of minerality right in the middle, and good acidity. Almost a wine to eat rather than drink. It does indeed have the requisite very long finish. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. TAX€5,419.33 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of clear honey, blanched almonds and pear mingle with hints of citrus blossom and orange oil, introducing the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, elegantly textural wine that's supple and enveloping, with lovely depth and dimension at the core, underpinned by lively acids. Long and perfumed, this is an elegant, expressive Montrachet from Fontaine-Gagnard.Inc. TAX€2,321.20 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, of which there is one and a half barrels this year (actually the maximum that the domaine produces), has an intense oyster shell and flinty bouquet, touches of hazelnut and white peach developing with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a very slight reduction on the entry, lively and very concentrated with orange rind and quince towards the finish. The new oak from the half barrel is conspicuous at the moment but that will be integrated with time in bottle.Inc. TAX€3,937.45 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, of which there is one and a half barrels this year (actually the maximum that the domaine produces), has an intense oyster shell and flinty bouquet, touches of hazelnut and white peach developing with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a very slight reduction on the entry, lively and very concentrated with orange rind and quince towards the finish. The new oak from the half barrel is conspicuous at the moment but that will be integrated with time in bottle.Inc. TAX€1,449.73 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru has an intense nose, quite powerful, maybe the oak a little too present at the moment. The palate is powerful too, touches of tropical fruit infusing the citrus fruit, lightly spiced with a slightly heavy finish. Very fine, but it will require time to absorb the new oak.Inc. TAX€1,797.73 -
Vinous (92-94)
There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of menthol emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a dab of stem ginger on the entry, fine depth, powerful and concentrated with an intense finish.Inc. TAX€1,809.70 -
Vinous (92-94)
There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of menthol emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a dab of stem ginger on the entry, fine depth, powerful and concentrated with an intense finish.Inc. TAX€2,851.40 -
Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance.
Inc. TAX€3,949.45 -
Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance.
Inc. TAX€5,992.19 -
Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking.
Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity.
On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey.
Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados.
Inc. TAX€4,207.45 -
Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking.
Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity.
On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey.
Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados.
Inc. TAX€5,668.19 -
Indulge in the luxuriant expression of Chardonnay with Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2018. Artfully produced by the esteemed winemaker Guy Amiot in Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune region, this vintage exhibits sophisticated craftsmanship. The vineyards, beaming with nuanced terroir, contribute to its exceptional quality. This Grand Cru dazzles with a complex bouquet of ripe fruits, elegant oak nuances, and minerality that resonates with the limestone-rich soil of Le Montrachet. Harvesting is carried out by hand, ensuring only the finest grapes are selected, and the wine matures in French oak barrels to further enhance its sublime flavour profile. Renowned for its mesmerising palate, exquisite balance, and lingering finish, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 combines tradition, terroir, and careful winemaking to embody the pinnacle of white Burgundy wines. Sip and savour this captivating Grand Cru, for a truly unforgettable wine experience.
Inc. TAX€1,246.49 -
The Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is a mesmerising opulence of the esteemed domaine Guy Amiot in Puligny-Montrachet, Bourgogne. Expertly crafted in the classically traditional wine-making process, the Grand Cru 2019 is a testament to their meticulous viticulture. A profound expression of Chardonnay, the vineyard, a paragon of its Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet neighbours, converges optimum growing conditions and unique terroir to promise a fascinating purity and precision. Harmoniously combining succulent flavours of luminous pears, subtle vanilla, and freshly baked brioche, the wine radiates a munificent acidity impeccably layered with the velvety depth of its rich texture. The luminous golden hue and scintillating mineral finish resonate the passion imbued by the Amiot family since its inception in 1920. Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is an exemplary ambassador of this noble heritage, crystallising the delicate balance of power, elegance, and refinement exclusive to Montrachet.
Inc. TAX€1,318.49 -
Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2020. A testament to French viticulture, this wine is an illustrious product of the renowned Burgundian producer, Domaine Guy Amiot in the celebrated Chassagne-Montrachet commune. The Montrachet plot, bathed in ideal climatic conditions and imbued with incredible terroir, yields exceptional quality grapes. Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes are rigorously selected and vinified with minimal intervention to ensure their natural complexity shines through. This intricate process translates into a truly exquisite wine, graced with a layered bouquet of vibrant citrus and stone fruit, underscored by elegant mineral nuances. On the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 unfolds into a symphony of flavour, beautifully balancing rich yet vibrant fruit character with a definitive mineral backbone. Its profound complexity and sophistication endures in its long, harmonious finish. Truly, a remarkable expression of one of the world's greatest white wine terroirs.
Inc. TAX€6,326.92 -
Presenting the superlative Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a gem from the acclaimed vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. Created by the celebrated winemaker Guy Amiot, this resplendent Chardonnay showcases the ideal climatic conditions and limestone soils of its terroir. Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, the Grand Cru exudes an intricate balance of opulent fruit flavours and subtle oakiness.
Boasting of a lush aroma palette brimming with notes of apple, pear and nuances of honey, it enlivens the senses. On the palate, it unveils delicious layers of lemon zest, white peaches and formidably mineral-infused undertones, persisting in a long-lasting, sophisticated finish. Culmination of Amiot's meticulous winemaking, it is a testament to their commitment to sustainable viticulture and devotion to the rich Burgundian history.
Revel in the elegant complexity of Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a must-have toast for every fine wine aficionado's collection.
Inc. TAX€8,420.92 -
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Vinous (94-97)
Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite.Inc. TAX€12,188.87 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is brilliant, unfurling in the glass with scents of ripe oranges, fresh pear, peach, buttered citrus, warm pastry and anise. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, textural and enveloping, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and an ineffable sense of completeness, concluding with a long and mineral finish.Inc. TAX€2,235.77 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)
1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021Inc. TAX€6,449.20 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
1.5 barrels. Fullish yellow with ripe fruit, a touch of bacon fat along with Jerusalem artichokes. As well as the beautiful quality of fruit there is a saline touch. Certainly complex, not monstrously massive, showing more today than the Bâtard but there is correspondingly even more to come. Fresh white fruit at the very finish. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023.Inc. TAX€2,236.45 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential.Inc. TAX€2,095.45 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential.Inc. TAX€6,976.21
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Burghound (96)
A whiff of post-bottling reduction does little to detract from the strikingly well-layered and ever-so-mildly exotic fruit, white flower and softly wooded nose. The super-rich and full-bodied yet beautifully delineated flavors possess a borderline painful intensity along with a taut muscularity before culminating a focused, tightly wound and powerful finale that really fans out as it sits on the palate. Moreover this markedly dry but not really austere effort is what I describe as sneaky long because just as the finish appears to be dying away it suddenly come back and plays hide and seek with your palate. Like most vintages of the Domaine's Montrachet this is undeniably built-to-age but unlike some of them the 2013 rendition is not likely to drink particularly well before the age of at least 10 and should reward somewhere between 15 and 20.In Bond€8,390.00 -
Vinous (98+)
Bright yellow-straw. Knockout soil-driven aromas and flavors of crushed rock, menthol, mint, ginger, white flowers, hazelnut and iodiney minerality, with a hint of fresh pear emerging with time in the glass: it would be easier to list what I didn't find in this wine! As tactile as a solid but with extraordinary mineral energy--and a bit of unabsorbed CO2--giving the middle palate astounding lift and a light touch. In a very pure, airy style but with great richness and some very ripe suggestions of marzipan and candied stone fruits. Finishes with outstanding gingery thrust and rising length, and the tannic structure of a red wine. A legend in the making.In Bond€11,220.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2015 Montrachet Grand Cru is still predictably youthful, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, buttered citrus, tangerine oil and a prominent framing of very classy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and concentrated, both satiny and textural without being remotely unctuous, and underpinned by succulent, even tangy acids. At this stage, where the wine really shows its pedigree is in its extraordinarily long, oak-inflected finish. Given the vintage, one might have expected more ripeness and drama, but the domaine is picking its Montrachet a bit earlier these days, and that has done it no harm at all in 2015. It would be interesting to taste this wine alongside Ramonet's example, which is both more textural and less overtly oaky, but my sense is that the two are on the same qualitative level in their very different styles.In Bond€9,790.00 -
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Vinous (94+)
(one of the three barrels was new): Bright, pale straw-yellow. Rich, nuanced aromas of yellow peach, apricot, white pepper, iodine, clove and smoky oak. Wonderfully rich, deep and sweet, displaying strong extract and a powerful, chewy, rising finish. Finishes peppery, broad, saline and rich, with a tannic impression and excellent length. This wine is vinified at Baron Thénard, the source of these grapes, with barrels provided by Sauzet, then moved back to Sauzet's cellar in mid-winter. This slightly peppery, saline Montrachet does not have the distinction of the Chevalier-Montrachet but boasts terrific power and solidity.In Bond€3,215.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Mid lemon yellow. This has the weight which should have. The nose does indeed speak of Montrachet with a measured opulence. The weight on the palate transcends those which have gone before, there is a grip from the barrel and a little toast (a new Chassin barrel and one year old François Frères). Very long and relatively fine finish. Extremely good. Tasted: October 2021In Bond€1,420.00 -
Burghound (94-97)
Don't Miss! A wonderfully spicy nose combines notes of exotic tea and wood with a plethora of floral elements and white peach scents. There is even better volume as well as size, weight and density to the muscular and super-compact big-bodied flavors that display huge length on the borderline tannic finish. While most competent examples of Montrachet clearly need extended cellaring but this is very definitely a 'buy and forget you own it' wine that should be stunningly good in time.In Bond€1,540.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
A pure clear lemon colour. The extra weight of Montrachet is indeed apparent on the nose. Ripe pears. Perhaps this is a little less in the Sauzet style, not being from their own fruit, but it is impressive. The weight on the palate is profound, with certainly ripe fruit but also a point of minerality right in the middle, and good acidity. Almost a wine to eat rather than drink. It does indeed have the requisite very long finish. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond€4,505.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Aromas of clear honey, blanched almonds and pear mingle with hints of citrus blossom and orange oil, introducing the 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru, a full-bodied, elegantly textural wine that's supple and enveloping, with lovely depth and dimension at the core, underpinned by lively acids. Long and perfumed, this is an elegant, expressive Montrachet from Fontaine-Gagnard.In Bond€1,925.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, of which there is one and a half barrels this year (actually the maximum that the domaine produces), has an intense oyster shell and flinty bouquet, touches of hazelnut and white peach developing with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a very slight reduction on the entry, lively and very concentrated with orange rind and quince towards the finish. The new oak from the half barrel is conspicuous at the moment but that will be integrated with time in bottle.In Bond€3,275.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru, of which there is one and a half barrels this year (actually the maximum that the domaine produces), has an intense oyster shell and flinty bouquet, touches of hazelnut and white peach developing with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a very slight reduction on the entry, lively and very concentrated with orange rind and quince towards the finish. The new oak from the half barrel is conspicuous at the moment but that will be integrated with time in bottle.In Bond€1,205.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru has an intense nose, quite powerful, maybe the oak a little too present at the moment. The palate is powerful too, touches of tropical fruit infusing the citrus fruit, lightly spiced with a slightly heavy finish. Very fine, but it will require time to absorb the new oak.In Bond€1,495.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of menthol emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a dab of stem ginger on the entry, fine depth, powerful and concentrated with an intense finish.In Bond€1,505.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of menthol emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a dab of stem ginger on the entry, fine depth, powerful and concentrated with an intense finish.In Bond€2,370.00 -
Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance.
In Bond€3,280.00 -
Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance.
In Bond€4,975.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking.
Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity.
On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey.
Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados.
In Bond€3,495.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking.
Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity.
On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey.
Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados.
In Bond€4,705.00 -
Indulge in the luxuriant expression of Chardonnay with Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2018. Artfully produced by the esteemed winemaker Guy Amiot in Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune region, this vintage exhibits sophisticated craftsmanship. The vineyards, beaming with nuanced terroir, contribute to its exceptional quality. This Grand Cru dazzles with a complex bouquet of ripe fruits, elegant oak nuances, and minerality that resonates with the limestone-rich soil of Le Montrachet. Harvesting is carried out by hand, ensuring only the finest grapes are selected, and the wine matures in French oak barrels to further enhance its sublime flavour profile. Renowned for its mesmerising palate, exquisite balance, and lingering finish, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2018 combines tradition, terroir, and careful winemaking to embody the pinnacle of white Burgundy wines. Sip and savour this captivating Grand Cru, for a truly unforgettable wine experience.
In Bond€1,035.00 -
The Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is a mesmerising opulence of the esteemed domaine Guy Amiot in Puligny-Montrachet, Bourgogne. Expertly crafted in the classically traditional wine-making process, the Grand Cru 2019 is a testament to their meticulous viticulture. A profound expression of Chardonnay, the vineyard, a paragon of its Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet neighbours, converges optimum growing conditions and unique terroir to promise a fascinating purity and precision. Harmoniously combining succulent flavours of luminous pears, subtle vanilla, and freshly baked brioche, the wine radiates a munificent acidity impeccably layered with the velvety depth of its rich texture. The luminous golden hue and scintillating mineral finish resonate the passion imbued by the Amiot family since its inception in 1920. Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2019 is an exemplary ambassador of this noble heritage, crystallising the delicate balance of power, elegance, and refinement exclusive to Montrachet.
In Bond€1,095.00 -
Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2020. A testament to French viticulture, this wine is an illustrious product of the renowned Burgundian producer, Domaine Guy Amiot in the celebrated Chassagne-Montrachet commune. The Montrachet plot, bathed in ideal climatic conditions and imbued with incredible terroir, yields exceptional quality grapes. Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes are rigorously selected and vinified with minimal intervention to ensure their natural complexity shines through. This intricate process translates into a truly exquisite wine, graced with a layered bouquet of vibrant citrus and stone fruit, underscored by elegant mineral nuances. On the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2020 unfolds into a symphony of flavour, beautifully balancing rich yet vibrant fruit character with a definitive mineral backbone. Its profound complexity and sophistication endures in its long, harmonious finish. Truly, a remarkable expression of one of the world's greatest white wine terroirs.
In Bond€5,250.00 -
Presenting the superlative Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a gem from the acclaimed vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. Created by the celebrated winemaker Guy Amiot, this resplendent Chardonnay showcases the ideal climatic conditions and limestone soils of its terroir. Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, the Grand Cru exudes an intricate balance of opulent fruit flavours and subtle oakiness.
Boasting of a lush aroma palette brimming with notes of apple, pear and nuances of honey, it enlivens the senses. On the palate, it unveils delicious layers of lemon zest, white peaches and formidably mineral-infused undertones, persisting in a long-lasting, sophisticated finish. Culmination of Amiot's meticulous winemaking, it is a testament to their commitment to sustainable viticulture and devotion to the rich Burgundian history.
Revel in the elegant complexity of Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2021, a must-have toast for every fine wine aficionado's collection.
In Bond€6,995.00 -
In Bond€1,860.00
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Vinous (94-97)
Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite.In Bond€10,135.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is brilliant, unfurling in the glass with scents of ripe oranges, fresh pear, peach, buttered citrus, warm pastry and anise. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, textural and enveloping, with superb depth at the core, lively acids and an ineffable sense of completeness, concluding with a long and mineral finish.In Bond€1,860.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)
1 x 350 litre barrel. Not especially deep in colour. The 2020 Montrachet has a fascinatingly complex nose, high toned, some bananas, but all the fruits pass across the nostrils. There is a touch of honey, with spring and summer flowers. Another league of intensity over and above Bâtard, yellower fruit overall, like a Bâtard x Folatières cross with yet more concentration. Oof! Tasted: 10/1/2021In Bond€5,365.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
1.5 barrels. Fullish yellow with ripe fruit, a touch of bacon fat along with Jerusalem artichokes. As well as the beautiful quality of fruit there is a saline touch. Certainly complex, not monstrously massive, showing more today than the Bâtard but there is correspondingly even more to come. Fresh white fruit at the very finish. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023.In Bond€1,860.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential.In Bond€1,740.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential.In Bond€5,795.00
