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 | 9 | - |
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Burgundy | 6 | 93+ (VN) |
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€1,330.51 |
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Vinous (93+)(the Moreaus get this fruit from 40-year-old vines in an exchange with another grower): Bright pale yellow. Lovely pure aromas of pear, white flowers and powdered stone. Then almost surprisingly plush and thick but weightless in the mouth, with its tangy citrus peel flavors lifted by a floral topnote. This suave wine boasts impressive stuffing and energy, and its very long, rising finish is seriously tactile but edge-free. Outstanding potential here, but lay it down. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
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€647.69 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly, which was taken from tank and fined, has quite a powerful, well-defined, lemon zest and walnut-scented bouquet that just springs from the glass. The palate is well defined with hints of blackcurrant complementing the malic fruit, with a touch of spiciness coming through on the finish. Very fine—one of the best from Alex Moreau this year. |
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Burgundy | 24 | - |
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€1,234.38 |
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Presenting the elegant Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2016, a quintessential representation of meticulous Burgundian winemaking. The sophisticated expression from the esteemed Bertagna estate, thriving in Vougeot, adds a captivating chapter to the rich heritage of the Burgundy region. The vines, cultivated on limestone-rich soils, are gifted with a unique minerality. This Grand Cru, crafted from hand-selected Pinot Noir, comes to life amidst the serene Clos-Saint-Denis appellations. 2016 graced the vineyards with temperate climatic conditions, nurturing the grapes to optimum ripeness while preserving their essential acidity. This captivating vintage is aged in French oak barrels, intensifying its structure with nuanced tannic complexity. The artistry of the Bertagna family shines through the vibrant ruby hue and profound layers of dark cherries, truffles, and refined oak in Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2016. This exalted vintage reverberates the craftsmanship that defines the Bertagna legacy, imparting a lingering finish savoured by connoisseurs worldwide. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€700.19 |
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Dive into the world of fine Burgundy wine with the exquisite Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2016. Crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Vosne Romanée, Côte de Nuits, this elegant Pinot Noir is a worthy representation of Domaine Bertagna’s absolute commitment to organic viticulture and asymptotic pursuit of perfection for almost six decades. A jewel of Bertagna’s 18 appellations, this Premier Cru Les Beaumonts 2016 embodies the harmonious balance between power and finesse. The long, slow vinification process in oak barrels bestows its complex bouquet accentuated by scents of wild cherries, violets and spiced chocolate. The velvety tannins and ripe fruit nuances linger on the palate, creating a wine that is not only deeply satisfying, but also emblematic of its illustrious terroir. Its consistent depth and refinement undoubtedly affirm Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2016 as a grand cru in all but name. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-90 (WA) |
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€1,124.77 |
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Wine Advocate (88-90)The 2016 Fixin Village was taken from foudres that had been racked one month earlier. There is no new oak on this cuvée. It has a crisp redcurrant and cranberry-scented bouquet with a hint of wet clay coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin, crisp acidity, quite linear at the moment with a tightly knit, lightly spiced finish. This is a worthy follow-up to the 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
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€1,700.77 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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€1,078.38 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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€864.78 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
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€161.39 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2016 Bibian has a tightly-wound bouquet that demands more coaxing than its peers, eventually revealing pure blackberries, raspberry, cedar and light mint aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and polished with some classy new oak assiduously blended. This is a classy offering and one of the best Cru Bourgeois that I have tasted this vintage. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,724.49 |
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A pinnacle of sophistication, the Bizot Bourgogne Les Violettes Blanc 2016 exudes a delightful freshness underpinned by a distinctive complexity. Produced in France's esteemed Burgundy region, heritage is threaded through every drop, as Jean-Yves Bizot meticulously transforms superb Chardonnay grapes into fine wine using traditional, low-intervention vinification techniques. He matures the wine "sur lie" for 18 months, infusing every bottle with a remarkable depth. On the nose, the wine reveals an enchanting blend of honeysuckle, orchard fruits, and a whisper of flint, before unfurling into an inviting, mineral-laden palate underpinned by delicate citrus and pear flavours. Long, lingering and vibrant, the Bizot Bourgogne Les Violettes Blanc 2016 is an intricate expression of its singular terroir, presented with precision and passion. An idyllic manifestation of Bizot's exemplary stewardship, the Bizot Bourgogne Les Violettes Blanc 2016 is a wine that must not simply be tasted, but truly experienced. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€13,675.46 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate, bay leaf, spices and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and immensely concentrated, with satiny, almost melting tannins but such searing intensity and savory nuance that once again the word "pungent" comes to mind, concluding with a fine-grained, mineral finish. It's the most reserved wine in the range and will demand more patience, but its singular style makes it very compelling indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,592.96 |
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Exuding elegance and finesse, the Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2016 is a fine Burgundy red wine gem. Expertly crafted by renowned winemaker, Jean-Yves Bizot, in his hillside Marsannay vineyards, it possesses qualities particularly characteristic of this unique terroir. A mid-slope plot, the Clos du Roy encompasses some of the oldest vines in the estate, deeply rooted in the region's marl and limestone soil. The 2016 vintage, rendered exceptional by low yields and perfect ripeness, exudes a rich complexity on the palate. The harmonious blend of red and black fruits is elegantly lifted by underlying hints of earthy spice, boasting a persistent and beautifully structured finish. Arriving from a producer lauded for his meticulous, low-intervention approach, the Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2016 is a celebration of premium French viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€12,827.10 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of exotic spices, blood orange, cherries and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely concentrated, with a sapid and almost pungently intense core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long, savory finish. The wine's energy and integration mark it out as, if anything, a longer-term prospect than the 2015 vintage, though time will tell. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€20,893.46 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Les Jachées has a really quite gorgeous bouquet with wonderful definition: pure, quite mineral-rich red fruit probably more in line with a Premier Cru. The palate is very well balanced with a silky smooth texture and a shimmering, vivacious finish that might lack depth and grip, but has a disarming effortless nature about it. Superb for a mere Village Cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€22,280.96 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled within France's renowned Burgundy region. Impeccably cultivated by the meticulous hands of Jean-Yves Bizot, a master in organic viticulture, this wine announces itself as a premier Burgundy Pinot Noir. Bizot's aptitude for minimalistic winemaking is reflected most exquisitely in the balanced integration of the wine’s 13% alcohol volume. The vintage’s wild berry and cherry aromas are ripened to elegant intensity, masterfully woven with subtle undertones of earthiness, spice, and delicate mineral hues, bestowing a kaleidoscopic complexity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016's palpable tannins are soft yet persistent, enhancing the layered depth of this remarkable wine. Suited to accompany the finest cuisines, its harmonious integration of intricate layers calls for savouring through slow appreciation. Indeed, each sip of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 is a testament to the artistry of its creator, displaying an uncompromising dedication to quality and tradition. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€5,188.49 |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled within France's renowned Burgundy region. Impeccably cultivated by the meticulous hands of Jean-Yves Bizot, a master in organic viticulture, this wine announces itself as a premier Burgundy Pinot Noir. Bizot's aptitude for minimalistic winemaking is reflected most exquisitely in the balanced integration of the wine’s 13% alcohol volume. The vintage’s wild berry and cherry aromas are ripened to elegant intensity, masterfully woven with subtle undertones of earthiness, spice, and delicate mineral hues, bestowing a kaleidoscopic complexity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016's palpable tannins are soft yet persistent, enhancing the layered depth of this remarkable wine. Suited to accompany the finest cuisines, its harmonious integration of intricate layers calls for savouring through slow appreciation. Indeed, each sip of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 is a testament to the artistry of its creator, displaying an uncompromising dedication to quality and tradition. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JD) |
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€652.21 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2016 L'Evangile Blason de l'Evangile is another brilliant second wine that delivers the goods. Showing a more upfront, fruit-loaded, opulent style, it gives up tons of cassis fruits, tobacco, incense, dried herbs, and graphite. With no hard edges, a full-bodied, rounded, sexy texture, and a great finish, it's a sexy, sexy Pomerol to drink over the coming 10-15 years, if not longer. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (JD) |
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€989.58 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2016 L'Evangile Blason de l'Evangile is another brilliant second wine that delivers the goods. Showing a more upfront, fruit-loaded, opulent style, it gives up tons of cassis fruits, tobacco, incense, dried herbs, and graphite. With no hard edges, a full-bodied, rounded, sexy texture, and a great finish, it's a sexy, sexy Pomerol to drink over the coming 10-15 years, if not longer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€1,020.28 |
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Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€604.94 |
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Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,758.38 |
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Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€725.74 |
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Wine Advocate (93)A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar. |
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Rhone | 3 | 93 (WA) |
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€439.67 |
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Wine Advocate (93)A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar. |
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Rhone | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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€379.36 |
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Wine Advocate (96)There are 10,000 bottles of the stunning 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père, which is good news for lovers of 100% Grenache. Drawn from a single parcel in the lieu-dit of Gardiole (mostly sandy soils), half of the fruit was destemmed. It's full-bodied and concentrated but silky and refined, with scintillating purity of cherry and raspberry fruit, backed by crisp acids and enlivening hints of orange zest on the long, reverberating finish. It's a terrific value that should drink well for more than a decade. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,038.32 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The all whole-bunch 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes is 85% Grenache, with the balance a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah. The vines are all 80 to 90 years old, selected from parcels in Brusquières, Gardiole, Mont-Redon and Pignan. Glorious raspberry and cherry fruit picks up hints of mint and some stemmy notes, but they're remarkably well-integrated and should be completely absorbed within a couple of years. Full-bodied, rich and creamy in texture, this tour de force remains lively, silky and long on the finish. With 1,000 cases produced, it should be reasonably priced and reasonably available—an increasingly rare combination in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 88-90 (VN) |
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€766.27 |
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Vinous (88-90)Bright, dark red. Ripe aromas of dark berries, plum and licorice. Supple and broad on entry, then quite dry in the middle, offering redcurrant and plum fruit flavors joined by a complicating spicy quality on the back end. The chewy tannins are going to require patience. The yield here was just 12 hectoliters per hectare, "my smallest ever for this cuvée," according to Weber. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€1,054.38 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus offers up pretty aromas of cherries, cassis, sweet loamy soil, truffles and grilled game bird. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple, with a succulent core of fleshy fruit and a rich and textural profile. It's a giving, generous wine that should offer a broad drinking window, but don't let its early approachability deceive, as it should be long-lived too. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€2,710.38 |
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Vinous (94-97)Dark red-ruby. Knockout high-toned nose combines dark raspberry, violet, minerals and gingerbread, plus a note of cherries macerated in alcohol. Offers a rare and almost painful combination of silky fullness, fruit sweetness and salty energy, filling the mouth with perfume while conveying a magical lightness. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding floral lift and length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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€1,279.45 |
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Vinous (95+)Knockout pure-but-reticent nose melds deep yellow fruits, oak char, baking spices and minerals (this always needs a lot more time than the Chevalier-Montrachet here, notes Frédéric Weber). Wonderfully silky and rich but light on its feet; a serious mouthful of lemon zest, crushed stone and spices with outstanding focus and supporting salty minerality. Really shines today for its inner-mouth tension and explosive palate-dusting finish. Bouchard's Montrachet production was off by more than 50% in 2016 (to around 23 hectoliters per hectare), but the Cabotte was less affected by frost, producing three barrels, vs. four in 2017. This wonderfully plush, fine-grained, concentrated wine is built for a long and eventful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 9 | - |
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€651.00 |
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Burgundy | 6 | 93+ (VN) |
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€1,105.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(the Moreaus get this fruit from 40-year-old vines in an exchange with another grower): Bright pale yellow. Lovely pure aromas of pear, white flowers and powdered stone. Then almost surprisingly plush and thick but weightless in the mouth, with its tangy citrus peel flavors lifted by a floral topnote. This suave wine boasts impressive stuffing and energy, and its very long, rising finish is seriously tactile but edge-free. Outstanding potential here, but lay it down. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
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€521.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly, which was taken from tank and fined, has quite a powerful, well-defined, lemon zest and walnut-scented bouquet that just springs from the glass. The palate is well defined with hints of blackcurrant complementing the malic fruit, with a touch of spiciness coming through on the finish. Very fine—one of the best from Alex Moreau this year. |
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Burgundy | 24 | - |
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€1,010.00 |
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Presenting the elegant Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2016, a quintessential representation of meticulous Burgundian winemaking. The sophisticated expression from the esteemed Bertagna estate, thriving in Vougeot, adds a captivating chapter to the rich heritage of the Burgundy region. The vines, cultivated on limestone-rich soils, are gifted with a unique minerality. This Grand Cru, crafted from hand-selected Pinot Noir, comes to life amidst the serene Clos-Saint-Denis appellations. 2016 graced the vineyards with temperate climatic conditions, nurturing the grapes to optimum ripeness while preserving their essential acidity. This captivating vintage is aged in French oak barrels, intensifying its structure with nuanced tannic complexity. The artistry of the Bertagna family shines through the vibrant ruby hue and profound layers of dark cherries, truffles, and refined oak in Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2016. This exalted vintage reverberates the craftsmanship that defines the Bertagna legacy, imparting a lingering finish savoured by connoisseurs worldwide. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€565.00 |
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Dive into the world of fine Burgundy wine with the exquisite Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2016. Crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Vosne Romanée, Côte de Nuits, this elegant Pinot Noir is a worthy representation of Domaine Bertagna’s absolute commitment to organic viticulture and asymptotic pursuit of perfection for almost six decades. A jewel of Bertagna’s 18 appellations, this Premier Cru Les Beaumonts 2016 embodies the harmonious balance between power and finesse. The long, slow vinification process in oak barrels bestows its complex bouquet accentuated by scents of wild cherries, violets and spiced chocolate. The velvety tannins and ripe fruit nuances linger on the palate, creating a wine that is not only deeply satisfying, but also emblematic of its illustrious terroir. Its consistent depth and refinement undoubtedly affirm Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2016 as a grand cru in all but name. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88-90 (WA) |
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€900.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88-90)The 2016 Fixin Village was taken from foudres that had been racked one month earlier. There is no new oak on this cuvée. It has a crisp redcurrant and cranberry-scented bouquet with a hint of wet clay coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin, crisp acidity, quite linear at the moment with a tightly knit, lightly spiced finish. This is a worthy follow-up to the 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (JD) |
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€1,380.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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€880.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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€702.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)I was able to taste the 2016 Château Beychevelle on two occasions, and it showed beautifully both times. This is also the first vintage made in the new cellar. Medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless and elegant on the palate, yet beautifully concentrated, it offers a heavenly perfume of spring flowers, violets, saddle leather, and blueberry and cassis fruit. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 50% new oak, it’s still tight, taunt, and reserved on the palate, yet has the hallmark purity of fruit and balance of the vintage front and center. Hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it will keep for 25+ years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2016 Bibian has a tightly-wound bouquet that demands more coaxing than its peers, eventually revealing pure blackberries, raspberry, cedar and light mint aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and polished with some classy new oak assiduously blended. This is a classy offering and one of the best Cru Bourgeois that I have tasted this vintage. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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A pinnacle of sophistication, the Bizot Bourgogne Les Violettes Blanc 2016 exudes a delightful freshness underpinned by a distinctive complexity. Produced in France's esteemed Burgundy region, heritage is threaded through every drop, as Jean-Yves Bizot meticulously transforms superb Chardonnay grapes into fine wine using traditional, low-intervention vinification techniques. He matures the wine "sur lie" for 18 months, infusing every bottle with a remarkable depth. On the nose, the wine reveals an enchanting blend of honeysuckle, orchard fruits, and a whisper of flint, before unfurling into an inviting, mineral-laden palate underpinned by delicate citrus and pear flavours. Long, lingering and vibrant, the Bizot Bourgogne Les Violettes Blanc 2016 is an intricate expression of its singular terroir, presented with precision and passion. An idyllic manifestation of Bizot's exemplary stewardship, the Bizot Bourgogne Les Violettes Blanc 2016 is a wine that must not simply be tasted, but truly experienced. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2016 Echézeaux Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate, bay leaf, spices and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and immensely concentrated, with satiny, almost melting tannins but such searing intensity and savory nuance that once again the word "pungent" comes to mind, concluding with a fine-grained, mineral finish. It's the most reserved wine in the range and will demand more patience, but its singular style makes it very compelling indeed. |
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Exuding elegance and finesse, the Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2016 is a fine Burgundy red wine gem. Expertly crafted by renowned winemaker, Jean-Yves Bizot, in his hillside Marsannay vineyards, it possesses qualities particularly characteristic of this unique terroir. A mid-slope plot, the Clos du Roy encompasses some of the oldest vines in the estate, deeply rooted in the region's marl and limestone soil. The 2016 vintage, rendered exceptional by low yields and perfect ripeness, exudes a rich complexity on the palate. The harmonious blend of red and black fruits is elegantly lifted by underlying hints of earthy spice, boasting a persistent and beautifully structured finish. Arriving from a producer lauded for his meticulous, low-intervention approach, the Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2016 is a celebration of premium French viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of exotic spices, blood orange, cherries and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely concentrated, with a sapid and almost pungently intense core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long, savory finish. The wine's energy and integration mark it out as, if anything, a longer-term prospect than the 2015 vintage, though time will tell. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€17,405.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Les Jachées has a really quite gorgeous bouquet with wonderful definition: pure, quite mineral-rich red fruit probably more in line with a Premier Cru. The palate is very well balanced with a silky smooth texture and a shimmering, vivacious finish that might lack depth and grip, but has a disarming effortless nature about it. Superb for a mere Village Cru. |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled within France's renowned Burgundy region. Impeccably cultivated by the meticulous hands of Jean-Yves Bizot, a master in organic viticulture, this wine announces itself as a premier Burgundy Pinot Noir. Bizot's aptitude for minimalistic winemaking is reflected most exquisitely in the balanced integration of the wine’s 13% alcohol volume. The vintage’s wild berry and cherry aromas are ripened to elegant intensity, masterfully woven with subtle undertones of earthiness, spice, and delicate mineral hues, bestowing a kaleidoscopic complexity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016's palpable tannins are soft yet persistent, enhancing the layered depth of this remarkable wine. Suited to accompany the finest cuisines, its harmonious integration of intricate layers calls for savouring through slow appreciation. Indeed, each sip of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 is a testament to the artistry of its creator, displaying an uncompromising dedication to quality and tradition. |
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The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled within France's renowned Burgundy region. Impeccably cultivated by the meticulous hands of Jean-Yves Bizot, a master in organic viticulture, this wine announces itself as a premier Burgundy Pinot Noir. Bizot's aptitude for minimalistic winemaking is reflected most exquisitely in the balanced integration of the wine’s 13% alcohol volume. The vintage’s wild berry and cherry aromas are ripened to elegant intensity, masterfully woven with subtle undertones of earthiness, spice, and delicate mineral hues, bestowing a kaleidoscopic complexity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016's palpable tannins are soft yet persistent, enhancing the layered depth of this remarkable wine. Suited to accompany the finest cuisines, its harmonious integration of intricate layers calls for savouring through slow appreciation. Indeed, each sip of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 is a testament to the artistry of its creator, displaying an uncompromising dedication to quality and tradition. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JD) |
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€525.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2016 L'Evangile Blason de l'Evangile is another brilliant second wine that delivers the goods. Showing a more upfront, fruit-loaded, opulent style, it gives up tons of cassis fruits, tobacco, incense, dried herbs, and graphite. With no hard edges, a full-bodied, rounded, sexy texture, and a great finish, it's a sexy, sexy Pomerol to drink over the coming 10-15 years, if not longer. |
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€806.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2016 L'Evangile Blason de l'Evangile is another brilliant second wine that delivers the goods. Showing a more upfront, fruit-loaded, opulent style, it gives up tons of cassis fruits, tobacco, incense, dried herbs, and graphite. With no hard edges, a full-bodied, rounded, sexy texture, and a great finish, it's a sexy, sexy Pomerol to drink over the coming 10-15 years, if not longer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€844.00 |
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Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,280.00 |
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Vinous (95)(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€560.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar. |
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€344.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar. |
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€293.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)There are 10,000 bottles of the stunning 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père, which is good news for lovers of 100% Grenache. Drawn from a single parcel in the lieu-dit of Gardiole (mostly sandy soils), half of the fruit was destemmed. It's full-bodied and concentrated but silky and refined, with scintillating purity of cherry and raspberry fruit, backed by crisp acids and enlivening hints of orange zest on the long, reverberating finish. It's a terrific value that should drink well for more than a decade. |
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€819.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The all whole-bunch 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes is 85% Grenache, with the balance a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah. The vines are all 80 to 90 years old, selected from parcels in Brusquières, Gardiole, Mont-Redon and Pignan. Glorious raspberry and cherry fruit picks up hints of mint and some stemmy notes, but they're remarkably well-integrated and should be completely absorbed within a couple of years. Full-bodied, rich and creamy in texture, this tour de force remains lively, silky and long on the finish. With 1,000 cases produced, it should be reasonably priced and reasonably available—an increasingly rare combination in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. |
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€601.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)Bright, dark red. Ripe aromas of dark berries, plum and licorice. Supple and broad on entry, then quite dry in the middle, offering redcurrant and plum fruit flavors joined by a complicating spicy quality on the back end. The chewy tannins are going to require patience. The yield here was just 12 hectoliters per hectare, "my smallest ever for this cuvée," according to Weber. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€860.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus offers up pretty aromas of cherries, cassis, sweet loamy soil, truffles and grilled game bird. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple, with a succulent core of fleshy fruit and a rich and textural profile. It's a giving, generous wine that should offer a broad drinking window, but don't let its early approachability deceive, as it should be long-lived too. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€2,240.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)Dark red-ruby. Knockout high-toned nose combines dark raspberry, violet, minerals and gingerbread, plus a note of cherries macerated in alcohol. Offers a rare and almost painful combination of silky fullness, fruit sweetness and salty energy, filling the mouth with perfume while conveying a magical lightness. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding floral lift and length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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€1,060.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Knockout pure-but-reticent nose melds deep yellow fruits, oak char, baking spices and minerals (this always needs a lot more time than the Chevalier-Montrachet here, notes Frédéric Weber). Wonderfully silky and rich but light on its feet; a serious mouthful of lemon zest, crushed stone and spices with outstanding focus and supporting salty minerality. Really shines today for its inner-mouth tension and explosive palate-dusting finish. Bouchard's Montrachet production was off by more than 50% in 2016 (to around 23 hectoliters per hectare), but the Cabotte was less affected by frost, producing three barrels, vs. four in 2017. This wonderfully plush, fine-grained, concentrated wine is built for a long and eventful evolution in bottle. |
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