France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€549.28 |
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Savour the Mahler-Besse & Cie Echezeaux Grand Cru 1979, a truly grand expression of Burgundy's viticultural artistry. Produced by the deft hands of one of Bordeaux's most historic négociants, Mahler-Besse, this pioneering family has been purveyors of exquisite wines since 1892. This Echezeaux Grand Cru hails from the heart of the renowned Vosne-Romanée commune, specifically the terroir-infused Echezeaux vineyard. Revered for its distinctive microclimate and rich limestone soils, it allows for wines of unparalleled complexity and longevity. 1979 was an exceptional vintage year and the winemakers have artfully captured its essence. Expect layers of ripe fruit, melding beautifully with forest floor and truffle undertones. Its elegant structure and refined tannins imbue the palate with a lovely length to the finish. A ready to drink treat, the Mahler-Besse & Cie Echezeaux Grand Cru 1979 is perfect for those seeking to appreciate the intricacies of mature Burgundian Pinot Noir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,000.63 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€928.93 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru was not touched by the frost this season. It has a very composed and well-defined bouquet with vibrant red and black fruit. I like the focus and cohesion here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but fine tannin, finely structured and precise with great purity and superb freshness on the finish. This has 10% stems, but you cannot tell at all, and you are left with the impression that this is really a top-notch Echézeaux that is destined to give 15 to 20 years pleasure (if allowed). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€4,246.38 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet of opulent dark cherries and briary notes, the 70-80% new oak beautifully integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent red fruit on the entry, laced with blood orange, white pepper and touches of sage and bay leaf. There is a bit of new oak to be integrated on the finish, so give this several years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,020.89 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a crisp, quite pure bouquet with a mixture of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet, maybe just a bit pinched at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, quite chewy compared to others and at the moment, this just attenuates a little on the finish. I need to be more convinced by this cuvée, at the moment, surpassed by their top-notch Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€7,526.63 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a crisp, quite pure bouquet with a mixture of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet, maybe just a bit pinched at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, quite chewy compared to others and at the moment, this just attenuates a little on the finish. I need to be more convinced by this cuvée, at the moment, surpassed by their top-notch Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (VN) |
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€1,299.98 |
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Vinous (86)Following the commendable Vosne-Romanée, I have to admit that the 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes as a bit of a disappointment. It feels overwhelmed by the warmth of that summer. The nose lacks a bit of definition and has a metallic note that aeration cannot dislodge. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight chewiness on the entry. It is a solid Echézeaux that is missing finesse. Though the wine delivers decent weight on the finish, fact is that I actually prefer the aforementioned Village Cru. - Neal Martin |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,828.38 |
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Vinous (91)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a rich and quite exotic bouquet that, for me, is just missing a bit of Pinoté. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe and fleshy tannins. Soft and caressing, nicely balanced, richer than the 2021 (no surprise there) with black pepper and a touch of spice on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
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€4,198.19 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru is a success, unwinding in the glass with a youthfully reserved bouquet of cherries, cassis, candied peel and incense, framed by some spicy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and powerful, with satiny tannins, an ample core of fruit, succulent acids and a long, oak-inflected but persistent finish. This shows considerable promise. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,778.92 |
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Experience the exquisite composition of the Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020, a truly exquisite product of Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. This splendid wine is a labour of love for Vincent Mongeard and his father Jean, who meticulously tend plots in Echézeaux, with vines averaging 45 years of age. Utilising traditional vinification methods, the wine is matured in oak barrels for 15 to 20 months, ensuring a refined balance between fruit and oak. This Grand Cru displays remarkable clarity and depth, offering enticing notes of sour cherries, dried herbs and forest floor, with structured tannins and a lasting finish. The Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 is celebrated for its sophistication and intensity, embodying the utmost in fine Burgundy wine. Boasting an impressive ageing potential, this demonstrates the esteemed craftsmanship of the Mongeard-Mugneret estate. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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€1,903.45 |
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Indulge in the exquisite complexity of the Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru La Grande Complication 2020. Produced by the esteemed Mongeard-Mugneret family in the heart of Burgundy, this Grand Cru is a treasure trove of French viticulture. The vineyard is uniquely situated at the intersection of iron-rich, clayey soil and Jurassic limestone, bestowing a distinctive terroir. The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring structural depth. The winemaking exhibits a mastery of balance between modern and traditional techniques, with a period of cold maceration before a 15 to 18 day vatting, and subsequent ageing in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious interplay of dark fruit flavours, underpinned by velvety tannins and an arresting minerality. The Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru La Grande Complication 2020 eloquently articulates the elegance and refinement personified by true Burgundian craftsmanship. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€17,507.82 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2009 Echezeaux comes across as rich, powerful and totally seductive. It shows considerable richness and depth in a more immediate style than the 2010. The aromatics and nuance of the 2010 are missing, but in exchange readers will find a deep, fleshy wine that will deliver considerable pleasure with minimum cellaring. I especially like the intensity of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€1,240.49 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2009 Echezeaux comes across as rich, powerful and totally seductive. It shows considerable richness and depth in a more immediate style than the 2010. The aromatics and nuance of the 2010 are missing, but in exchange readers will find a deep, fleshy wine that will deliver considerable pleasure with minimum cellaring. I especially like the intensity of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€8,884.42 |
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Vinous (96)Dark red cherry, plum, spices, menthol and licorice all flesh out in the 2011 Echézeaux, a powerful, incredibly inviting Burgundy loaded with class and personality. Layers of dark, deeply spiced fruit blossom in the glass as the 2011 shows off its pure volume. The Echézeaux boasts fabulous extract and serious concentration. This is a marvelous Burgundy built for the cellar. Today, the 2011 is every bit as magnificent as it was from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€2,163.73 |
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Vinous (93-96)A dark, powerful, brooding wine, the 2012 Echézeaux boasts stunning depth and concentration. This is an unusually big, rich wine for the domaine, yet all the elements are wonderfully balanced. Layers of dark, spiced fruit flow through to the resonant, hugely expressive finish. The abnormally low yields of the vintage are felt in the wine's gravitas and breath. Readers who can find the Echézeaux should not hesitate. It is magnificent. Yields were just 10 hectoliters per hectare in Rouge du Bas and 25 hectoliters per hectare in Quartiers de Nuits. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,078.49 |
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Vinous (94)Good bright, deep red. Complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and graphite minerality, plus some sexy oak tones. Ripe and silky, even plump for the year, but classically dry and light on its feet. Saturates the mouth and cheeks without leaving any impression of heaviness. At this point in my tasting, Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that these 2013s had been uncorked the previous evening. They are showing spectacularly now and I suspect they benefited dramatically from aeration. Finishes with very suave, even tannins and a suggestion of minty lift. Very classy juice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€3,263.26 |
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Vinous (94)Good bright, deep red. Complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and graphite minerality, plus some sexy oak tones. Ripe and silky, even plump for the year, but classically dry and light on its feet. Saturates the mouth and cheeks without leaving any impression of heaviness. At this point in my tasting, Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that these 2013s had been uncorked the previous evening. They are showing spectacularly now and I suspect they benefited dramatically from aeration. Finishes with very suave, even tannins and a suggestion of minty lift. Very classy juice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€2,163.73 |
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Vinous (92)Good full red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, dried rose and musky minerality complemented by a touch of smoky, spicy oak. The oak element builds in the mouth, which is less sweet and filled in today than the Feusselottes. Hints of dried flowers and menthol currently dominate the wine's red berry flavors. A touch tart-edged on the finish, with the tannins showing a slightly granular quality. I don't find the same consistent ripeness here that the estate's two other grand crus display. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€3,779.20 |
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Vinous (92)Good full red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, dried rose and musky minerality complemented by a touch of smoky, spicy oak. The oak element builds in the mouth, which is less sweet and filled in today than the Feusselottes. Hints of dried flowers and menthol currently dominate the wine's red berry flavors. A touch tart-edged on the finish, with the tannins showing a slightly granular quality. I don't find the same consistent ripeness here that the estate's two other grand crus display. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€9,698.92 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€4,907.92 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,629.74 |
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Vinous (93-95)(from the estate's two parcels in Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits, both of them frosted in 2016; just 17 hectoliters per hectare produced): Deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice and flowers, plus a note of black pepper. Offers incredible concentration to its flavors of blackberry syrup and savory minerality, conveying an almost liqueur-like ripeness for a dry wine. Painfully intense in the early going but the big tannins are buffered by the wine's impression of extract. This wine will need extended cellaring to absorb its penetrating saline minerality. I can understand why Marie-Christine Mugneret presented this wine last. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€7,342.38 |
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Vinous (93-95)(from the estate's two parcels in Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits, both of them frosted in 2016; just 17 hectoliters per hectare produced): Deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice and flowers, plus a note of black pepper. Offers incredible concentration to its flavors of blackberry syrup and savory minerality, conveying an almost liqueur-like ripeness for a dry wine. Painfully intense in the early going but the big tannins are buffered by the wine's impression of extract. This wine will need extended cellaring to absorb its penetrating saline minerality. I can understand why Marie-Christine Mugneret presented this wine last. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 18 (JR) |
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€1,359.73 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Cask sample. Rich and sweet – and much more forward than the village Vosne! Layers and neatness. Good intensity and this should have a long and rather glorious life ahead. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,389.73 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru is the only cuvée with whole bunch, around 25% this year. It comes from two parcels that are always picked on the same day and matured in 60% new oak with a very light toasting. Brambly red fruit, wild hedgerow and briary on the nose that (again) blossoms with aeration whilst maintaining outstanding focus. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh with a bit of sinew on the finish, a bit of grip. So give this 5-8 years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,234.49 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which contains no whole cluster this year, has a clean and precise bouquet, dark berry fruit mixed with peony and subtle flinty aromas. The palate is very harmonious with kirsch and orange zest on the entry, almost sorbet-fresh with saturated tannins. The finish is quite linear yet with a slightly confit aftertaste. Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,576.99 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which contains no whole cluster this year, has a clean and precise bouquet, dark berry fruit mixed with peony and subtle flinty aromas. The palate is very harmonious with kirsch and orange zest on the entry, almost sorbet-fresh with saturated tannins. The finish is quite linear yet with a slightly confit aftertaste. Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€8,888.95 |
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Regarded as a jewel amidst the fine wines of Burgundy, the Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2002 reflects the expertise of esteemed viticulturists Marie-Andrée and Marie-Jesus Mugneret. This exquisite wine is a testament to the fruitful Echezeaux terroir, epitomising the majestic qualities of Pinot Noir, harvested from vines aged over 40 years in the famed Grand Cru vineyards of Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits. Promising a nose of delectable spices and red fruit, the Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2002 unfolds in the glass, revealing an intricately woven palate of soft texture and remarkable complexity. Its perfect blending, hand-crafting, and ageing practices make it a wine that truly displays the brilliant Mugneret Gibourg savoir-faire. As a genuinely extraordinary Burgundy wine, the Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2002 is an irresistible draw for connoisseurs seeking the very essence of French enology. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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€1,696.49 |
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The sumptuous Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2006 is the epitome of exceptional craftsmanship from the renowned wine-producing region of Echezeaux, Burgundy, France. Revered for its attention to tradition, the Mugneret Gibourg Estate enhances nature's finest Pinot Noir grapes through a subtle adaptation of modern wine-making techniques, resulting in a wine bursting with profound intensity. Fascinatingly intricate on the palate, this tantalising selection reveals a harmonious blend of dark berries and spice, underlined by hints of earthy undertones. Assertive tannins meld gorgeously with poised acidity, propagating a remarkably coherent finish. A revelation of Mugneret Gibourg's artistry, the Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2006 is an irrefutable testament to their commitment to producing wines of remarkable quality and expression. Savour this multifaceted gem and experience Burgundy at its resplendent best. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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€1,786.19 |
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The Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018 is a sumptuous offering from the esteemed vineyards of Echezeaux in Burgundy, France. This rare, prestigious vintage is produced by Domaine de la Perdrix, renowned for its meticulous vinification processes. Hand-sorted grapes, hailed for their fine concentration and robust maturity, are tenderly harvested to create a wine that is truly a world apart. The unique Limestone and Marl terroir imbues the wine with a distinctive character. Graced with a deep ruby hue, the Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018 offers an intriguing bouquet of red fruits, violets and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, this wine adroitly balances strength with delicacy, to reveal a harmoniously complex profile of ripe cherries, silky tannins, and a lingering oak finish. These masterful notes underline why Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018 proudly stands as an exemplar of the finest Pinot Noirs in the world. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€454.00 |
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Savour the Mahler-Besse & Cie Echezeaux Grand Cru 1979, a truly grand expression of Burgundy's viticultural artistry. Produced by the deft hands of one of Bordeaux's most historic négociants, Mahler-Besse, this pioneering family has been purveyors of exquisite wines since 1892. This Echezeaux Grand Cru hails from the heart of the renowned Vosne-Romanée commune, specifically the terroir-infused Echezeaux vineyard. Revered for its distinctive microclimate and rich limestone soils, it allows for wines of unparalleled complexity and longevity. 1979 was an exceptional vintage year and the winemakers have artfully captured its essence. Expect layers of ripe fruit, melding beautifully with forest floor and truffle undertones. Its elegant structure and refined tannins imbue the palate with a lovely length to the finish. A ready to drink treat, the Mahler-Besse & Cie Echezeaux Grand Cru 1979 is perfect for those seeking to appreciate the intricacies of mature Burgundian Pinot Noir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,645.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€771.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru was not touched by the frost this season. It has a very composed and well-defined bouquet with vibrant red and black fruit. I like the focus and cohesion here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but fine tannin, finely structured and precise with great purity and superb freshness on the finish. This has 10% stems, but you cannot tell at all, and you are left with the impression that this is really a top-notch Echézeaux that is destined to give 15 to 20 years pleasure (if allowed). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€3,520.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet of opulent dark cherries and briary notes, the 70-80% new oak beautifully integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent red fruit on the entry, laced with blood orange, white pepper and touches of sage and bay leaf. There is a bit of new oak to be integrated on the finish, so give this several years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€847.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a crisp, quite pure bouquet with a mixture of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet, maybe just a bit pinched at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, quite chewy compared to others and at the moment, this just attenuates a little on the finish. I need to be more convinced by this cuvée, at the moment, surpassed by their top-notch Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€6,250.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a crisp, quite pure bouquet with a mixture of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet, maybe just a bit pinched at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, quite chewy compared to others and at the moment, this just attenuates a little on the finish. I need to be more convinced by this cuvée, at the moment, surpassed by their top-notch Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86 (VN) |
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€1,065.00 |
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Vinous (86)Following the commendable Vosne-Romanée, I have to admit that the 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes as a bit of a disappointment. It feels overwhelmed by the warmth of that summer. The nose lacks a bit of definition and has a metallic note that aeration cannot dislodge. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight chewiness on the entry. It is a solid Echézeaux that is missing finesse. Though the wine delivers decent weight on the finish, fact is that I actually prefer the aforementioned Village Cru. - Neal Martin |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,505.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a rich and quite exotic bouquet that, for me, is just missing a bit of Pinoté. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe and fleshy tannins. Soft and caressing, nicely balanced, richer than the 2021 (no surprise there) with black pepper and a touch of spice on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
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€3,480.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru is a success, unwinding in the glass with a youthfully reserved bouquet of cherries, cassis, candied peel and incense, framed by some spicy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and powerful, with satiny tannins, an ample core of fruit, succulent acids and a long, oak-inflected but persistent finish. This shows considerable promise. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,460.00 |
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Experience the exquisite composition of the Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020, a truly exquisite product of Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. This splendid wine is a labour of love for Vincent Mongeard and his father Jean, who meticulously tend plots in Echézeaux, with vines averaging 45 years of age. Utilising traditional vinification methods, the wine is matured in oak barrels for 15 to 20 months, ensuring a refined balance between fruit and oak. This Grand Cru displays remarkable clarity and depth, offering enticing notes of sour cherries, dried herbs and forest floor, with structured tannins and a lasting finish. The Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 is celebrated for its sophistication and intensity, embodying the utmost in fine Burgundy wine. Boasting an impressive ageing potential, this demonstrates the esteemed craftsmanship of the Mongeard-Mugneret estate. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
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€1,575.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite complexity of the Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru La Grande Complication 2020. Produced by the esteemed Mongeard-Mugneret family in the heart of Burgundy, this Grand Cru is a treasure trove of French viticulture. The vineyard is uniquely situated at the intersection of iron-rich, clayey soil and Jurassic limestone, bestowing a distinctive terroir. The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness, ensuring structural depth. The winemaking exhibits a mastery of balance between modern and traditional techniques, with a period of cold maceration before a 15 to 18 day vatting, and subsequent ageing in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious interplay of dark fruit flavours, underpinned by velvety tannins and an arresting minerality. The Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Grand Cru La Grande Complication 2020 eloquently articulates the elegance and refinement personified by true Burgundian craftsmanship. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€14,545.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2009 Echezeaux comes across as rich, powerful and totally seductive. It shows considerable richness and depth in a more immediate style than the 2010. The aromatics and nuance of the 2010 are missing, but in exchange readers will find a deep, fleshy wine that will deliver considerable pleasure with minimum cellaring. I especially like the intensity of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€1,030.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2009 Echezeaux comes across as rich, powerful and totally seductive. It shows considerable richness and depth in a more immediate style than the 2010. The aromatics and nuance of the 2010 are missing, but in exchange readers will find a deep, fleshy wine that will deliver considerable pleasure with minimum cellaring. I especially like the intensity of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€7,385.00 |
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Vinous (96)Dark red cherry, plum, spices, menthol and licorice all flesh out in the 2011 Echézeaux, a powerful, incredibly inviting Burgundy loaded with class and personality. Layers of dark, deeply spiced fruit blossom in the glass as the 2011 shows off its pure volume. The Echézeaux boasts fabulous extract and serious concentration. This is a marvelous Burgundy built for the cellar. Today, the 2011 is every bit as magnificent as it was from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€1,800.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)A dark, powerful, brooding wine, the 2012 Echézeaux boasts stunning depth and concentration. This is an unusually big, rich wine for the domaine, yet all the elements are wonderfully balanced. Layers of dark, spiced fruit flow through to the resonant, hugely expressive finish. The abnormally low yields of the vintage are felt in the wine's gravitas and breath. Readers who can find the Echézeaux should not hesitate. It is magnificent. Yields were just 10 hectoliters per hectare in Rouge du Bas and 25 hectoliters per hectare in Quartiers de Nuits. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€895.00 |
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Vinous (94)Good bright, deep red. Complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and graphite minerality, plus some sexy oak tones. Ripe and silky, even plump for the year, but classically dry and light on its feet. Saturates the mouth and cheeks without leaving any impression of heaviness. At this point in my tasting, Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that these 2013s had been uncorked the previous evening. They are showing spectacularly now and I suspect they benefited dramatically from aeration. Finishes with very suave, even tannins and a suggestion of minty lift. Very classy juice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€2,710.00 |
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Vinous (94)Good bright, deep red. Complex, subtle aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and graphite minerality, plus some sexy oak tones. Ripe and silky, even plump for the year, but classically dry and light on its feet. Saturates the mouth and cheeks without leaving any impression of heaviness. At this point in my tasting, Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that these 2013s had been uncorked the previous evening. They are showing spectacularly now and I suspect they benefited dramatically from aeration. Finishes with very suave, even tannins and a suggestion of minty lift. Very classy juice. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,800.00 |
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Vinous (92)Good full red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, dried rose and musky minerality complemented by a touch of smoky, spicy oak. The oak element builds in the mouth, which is less sweet and filled in today than the Feusselottes. Hints of dried flowers and menthol currently dominate the wine's red berry flavors. A touch tart-edged on the finish, with the tannins showing a slightly granular quality. I don't find the same consistent ripeness here that the estate's two other grand crus display. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€3,140.00 |
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Vinous (92)Good full red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, dried rose and musky minerality complemented by a touch of smoky, spicy oak. The oak element builds in the mouth, which is less sweet and filled in today than the Feusselottes. Hints of dried flowers and menthol currently dominate the wine's red berry flavors. A touch tart-edged on the finish, with the tannins showing a slightly granular quality. I don't find the same consistent ripeness here that the estate's two other grand crus display. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€8,060.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€4,075.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)(55% new oak; from Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits): Bright medium ruby. Very pure but subtle and shy on the nose, exuding scents of blackberry, dark cherry, violet and dark chocolate accented by orange zest. Offers an exhilarating balance of almost chocolatey sweetness and penetrating acidity. Finishes very long and primary, even a bit inky, with suave tannins and firm acidity. Marie-Christine Mugneret noted that new oak really marks the delicate Echézeaux character, but this wine has the stuffing to support its lumber. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,355.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)(from the estate's two parcels in Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits, both of them frosted in 2016; just 17 hectoliters per hectare produced): Deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice and flowers, plus a note of black pepper. Offers incredible concentration to its flavors of blackberry syrup and savory minerality, conveying an almost liqueur-like ripeness for a dry wine. Painfully intense in the early going but the big tannins are buffered by the wine's impression of extract. This wine will need extended cellaring to absorb its penetrating saline minerality. I can understand why Marie-Christine Mugneret presented this wine last. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€6,100.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)(from the estate's two parcels in Les Rouges du Bas and Les Quartiers de Nuits, both of them frosted in 2016; just 17 hectoliters per hectare produced): Deep ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice and flowers, plus a note of black pepper. Offers incredible concentration to its flavors of blackberry syrup and savory minerality, conveying an almost liqueur-like ripeness for a dry wine. Painfully intense in the early going but the big tannins are buffered by the wine's impression of extract. This wine will need extended cellaring to absorb its penetrating saline minerality. I can understand why Marie-Christine Mugneret presented this wine last. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 18 (JR) |
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€1,130.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Cask sample. Rich and sweet – and much more forward than the village Vosne! Layers and neatness. Good intensity and this should have a long and rather glorious life ahead. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,155.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru is the only cuvée with whole bunch, around 25% this year. It comes from two parcels that are always picked on the same day and matured in 60% new oak with a very light toasting. Brambly red fruit, wild hedgerow and briary on the nose that (again) blossoms with aeration whilst maintaining outstanding focus. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh with a bit of sinew on the finish, a bit of grip. So give this 5-8 years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,025.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which contains no whole cluster this year, has a clean and precise bouquet, dark berry fruit mixed with peony and subtle flinty aromas. The palate is very harmonious with kirsch and orange zest on the entry, almost sorbet-fresh with saturated tannins. The finish is quite linear yet with a slightly confit aftertaste. Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,140.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which contains no whole cluster this year, has a clean and precise bouquet, dark berry fruit mixed with peony and subtle flinty aromas. The palate is very harmonious with kirsch and orange zest on the entry, almost sorbet-fresh with saturated tannins. The finish is quite linear yet with a slightly confit aftertaste. Delicious. |
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Regarded as a jewel amidst the fine wines of Burgundy, the Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2002 reflects the expertise of esteemed viticulturists Marie-Andrée and Marie-Jesus Mugneret. This exquisite wine is a testament to the fruitful Echezeaux terroir, epitomising the majestic qualities of Pinot Noir, harvested from vines aged over 40 years in the famed Grand Cru vineyards of Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits. Promising a nose of delectable spices and red fruit, the Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2002 unfolds in the glass, revealing an intricately woven palate of soft texture and remarkable complexity. Its perfect blending, hand-crafting, and ageing practices make it a wine that truly displays the brilliant Mugneret Gibourg savoir-faire. As a genuinely extraordinary Burgundy wine, the Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2002 is an irresistible draw for connoisseurs seeking the very essence of French enology. |
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€1,410.00 |
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The sumptuous Mugneret Gibourg Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2006 is the epitome of exceptional craftsmanship from the renowned wine-producing region of Echezeaux, Burgundy, France. Revered for its attention to tradition, the Mugneret Gibourg Estate enhances nature's finest Pinot Noir grapes through a subtle adaptation of modern wine-making techniques, resulting in a wine bursting with profound intensity. Fascinatingly intricate on the palate, this tantalising selection reveals a harmonious blend of dark berries and spice, underlined by hints of earthy undertones. Assertive tannins meld gorgeously with poised acidity, propagating a remarkably coherent finish. A revelation of Mugneret Gibourg's artistry, the Echezeaux Grand Cru Vv 2006 is an irrefutable testament to their commitment to producing wines of remarkable quality and expression. Savour this multifaceted gem and experience Burgundy at its resplendent best. |
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€1,470.00 |
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The Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018 is a sumptuous offering from the esteemed vineyards of Echezeaux in Burgundy, France. This rare, prestigious vintage is produced by Domaine de la Perdrix, renowned for its meticulous vinification processes. Hand-sorted grapes, hailed for their fine concentration and robust maturity, are tenderly harvested to create a wine that is truly a world apart. The unique Limestone and Marl terroir imbues the wine with a distinctive character. Graced with a deep ruby hue, the Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018 offers an intriguing bouquet of red fruits, violets and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, this wine adroitly balances strength with delicacy, to reveal a harmoniously complex profile of ripe cherries, silky tannins, and a lingering oak finish. These masterful notes underline why Perdrix Echezeaux Grand Cru 2018 proudly stands as an exemplar of the finest Pinot Noirs in the world. |
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