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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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€1,522.38 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Pavillon Rouge de Château Margaux has a crisp, precise, Pauillac-like bouquet with fine delineation, a touch of graphite infusing the black fruit, austere but rather compelling. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite supple tannin. I appreciate the balance and elegance of this Margaux, somewhat saline towards the finish with impressive precision. Very fine, very delicious. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€667.57 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The first wine made at the new cellar, the 2014 Château Pédesclaux checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot aged in 65% new French oak. It's a beautiful wine in the vintage that has awesome purity and precision in its black raspberries, cassis, crushed flowers, and hints of river rock-like minerality. Medium-bodied, silky, pure, incredibly elegant and seamless, with gorgeous purity and elegance, it's a knockout wine in the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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€351.18 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The first wine made at the new cellar, the 2014 Château Pédesclaux checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot aged in 65% new French oak. It's a beautiful wine in the vintage that has awesome purity and precision in its black raspberries, cassis, crushed flowers, and hints of river rock-like minerality. Medium-bodied, silky, pure, incredibly elegant and seamless, with gorgeous purity and elegance, it's a knockout wine in the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€734.02 |
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With sophistication derived from the heart of Burgundy, Pernot Belicard Meursault Vv 2014 presents an enthralling offering from Maison Pernot-Belicard, shining with the unique essence of Meursault. The Domaine is known for crafting wines of outstanding complexity that are true representations of their roots in premier cru vineyards. Born of 65-year-old vines, Pernot Belicard Meursault Vv 2014 exemplifies the traditional wine-making methods of the domaine. Each cluster was gathered by hand, gently pressed to embody optimal fruit integrity, and then aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 15 months. The meticulous labour reflects in the wine's opulent bouquet, with a harmonious blend of citrus, white flowers, toasted brioche and vanilla. Pernot Belicard Meursault Vv 2014 tastes magnificently balanced, offering a rich palate, with delicate, honeyed nuances that linger. Revelling in its inception, this treasure captures the soul of Burgundy and the refined mastery of Pernot Belicard. |
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Champagne | 50 | - |
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€1,152.78 |
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Champagne | 10 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,262.63 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,314.38 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru La Richemoines Cuvée Ultra has a clean and precise, mineral-driven bouquet that is a little austere at the moment, but that will fill out. There is great terroir expression here and real energy. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit on the entry. This is nice structured, grippy in the mouth with good tension. What is needs is a little more flesh to develop towards the finish, as it does come across as very linear and strict at the moment. Let's see how it performs in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 18+ (JR) |
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€4,222.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (18+)This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€4,966.38 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru seems to offer more fruit intensity on the nose compared to the 2014 Clos-de-Bèze, with cranberry and fresh strawberry, and a touch of damp woodland in the background. It gains intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied but with great substance and depth than the Clos de Bèze; there is a keen line of acidity cutting through the intense red berry fruit, and wonderful mineralité and tension on the finish. It just gradually gains in intensity before it fans out with a sense of confidence and entitlement, as befitting a Chambertin. This is a superb wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€847.12 |
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Vinous (90)(the same blend of elements as the 2015 version): Bright, dark red. Cool scents of dark cherry, licorice and stone. Silky and nicely concentrated but showing little easy sweetness to its youthfully medicinal flavors of cherry and menthol. As there's less mid-palate flesh here than in the '15 version, the tannins come across as a bit tight today but the classically dry finish is tactile and persistent. Christophe Perrot-Minot says this wine is closed in the early going owing to its sizable Combe d'Orveau component. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€2,614.54 |
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Burghound (92-94)This is cool and pure to the point of being almost timid with its restrained array of red currant, pomegranate, earthy and softly sauvage-inflected nose. There is fine intensity to the sleek and satin-textured flavors that are muscular yet dance across the palate on the saline and wonderfully refreshing finish. This is clearly built-to-age yet it's already inviting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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€1,109.17 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2014 Petit-Figeac is laced with the essence of sweet dark cherry, plum, tobacco, mint, licorice and leather. Pliant, supple and expressive, it is a highly appealing second wine. This is just as impressive in bottle as it was from barrel. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€4,125.73 |
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James Suckling (98)A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (JS) |
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€11,975.20 |
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James Suckling (98)A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€32,830.38 |
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James Suckling (98)A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€330.37 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)The 2014 Peyrabon is an attractive, supple Haut-Médoc to drink now and over the next few years. Succulent red cherry, plum, tobacco and cedar wrap around the juicy, pliant finish. This is nicely done. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€511.72 |
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In the world of fine wines, the Philippe Charlopin-Parizot Marsannay En Montchenevoy 2014 indeed stands out. Expertly crafted in the prestigious domain of Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, this French red reflects the subtle complexities of Marsannay's limestone-rich soils. Known for their illustrious and artisanal winemaking techniques, Charlopin-Parizot meticulously hand-harvested and handled these grapes, releasing a limited yield for exclusivity. Intense on the nose, the 2014 Marsannay En Montchenevoy reveals sophisticated layers of black currant, cherries and spice, while the palate brims with finely balanced tannins and a lingering finish. Aged in French oak barrels, it enhances its underlying vanilla notes. This stellar wine is a testament to the exceptional winemaking tradition of the Charlopin-Parizot family - a legacy spanning over three decades. With characteristic precision and an uncompromising approach to quality, The Philippe Charlopin-Parizot Marsannay En Montchenevoy 2014 delivers an unforgettable Burgundy experience. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. TAX
€958.02 |
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Decanter (97)From the 5.83-hectare walled vineyard in a cooler, 'classic' vintage for Champagne, giving this a finessed and charming expression. Baked pastry and soft lemon curd notes on the nose, smells inviting and softly floral - honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon and lime rind with some peach. Juicy and so zesty straight away, bright, mouthwateing, scintillatingly fresh and lively, thrilling even, with tiny persistent bubbles that instantly froth and fill the mouth. Alive and energetic with lemon rind and juice, succulent green apples and strawberries, grapefruit and ginger bitterness with touches of salinity and graphite dotting the finish. This makes you instantly want another glass, but this has structure too and such a long finish. No malolactic fermentation. Dosage 4.5g/l. Made by Charles Philipponnat and Thierry Garnier. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
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€1,186.25 |
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Provence | 2 | - |
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€186.47 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-96 (WCI) |
Inc. TAX
€2,060.77 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (95-96)Dark in color, with black, blue and cassis fruit complicated by smoke, earth and tobacco in the bouquet. This wine is rich, dense, long, silky and lush. There is a beautiful purity to the layers of ripe, sweet, fresh fruit and plush tannins. The finish builds and expands pleasantly in the mouth. This wine is probably better than the delightful 2003 and not far from the even more better 2005. Crafted from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, the wine reached 13.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.7. The Grand Vin represents 45% of the harvest. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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€1,102.38 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)One of the highlights in a dark horse vintage for Bordeaux, the 2014 Pichon Lalande is absolutely exquisite. Aromatic and silky on the palate, with bright, finely sculpted fruit and mid-weight structure, the 2014 is a picture-perfect example of the best 2014 has to offer. I have always adored the 2014 Pichon Lalande. This tasting only serves to reinforce that feeling. Ideal conditions in September extended the harvest and yielded perfumed, silky wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€2,570.95 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Damoy's 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was one of the highlights of the entire tasting. It has a showstopper of a nose with brilliantly defined black plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, sous bois and minerals. You just have to stop and admire the clarity of the aromatics here. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity interwoven through the black cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. There is the structure and masculinity of a Clos de Bèze, and yet it is certainly not unapproachable at this premature stage. Fabulous. You can feel the mouth still tingling long after the wine has departed. Quite brilliant. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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€3,272.36 |
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Wine Spectator (96)An expressive style, with black cherry, black currant, iron, earth and oak spice flavors. Dense and powerful, building to a long, fruit-, mineral- and spice-filled aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2043. |
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Burgundy | 17 | 96 (WS) |
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€1,810.42 |
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Wine Spectator (96)An expressive style, with black cherry, black currant, iron, earth and oak spice flavors. Dense and powerful, building to a long, fruit-, mineral- and spice-filled aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2043. |
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Burgundy | 16 | 93 (WS) |
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€927.10 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Cherry, currant, spice, toasty oak and earth flavors are the highlights of this intense, muscular red. Balanced, with a vibrant structure. Just needs time to absorb the oak. Best from 2019 through 2033. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€2,759.90 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru comes from 0.60-hectares of vines split over two parcels, one planted in the 1950s and the other in 2001 when the old vines were pulled up. It is completely destemmed. It has a refined bouquet, very well defined, natural and poised with slightly earthy red berry fruit that grow in stature in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a touch of graphite infusing the red cherry fruit. I like the poise here, then tension and the finesse shown on the finish - a lovely Clos-de-Bèze that comes recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,277.90 |
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Wine Advocate (85-87)The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur comes from vines that suffer millerandage every year, and Emmanuel Gelin told me that this makes the extraction easier. It has a lifted blackberry and blueberry nose with fine delineation, the palate quite bold and concentrated, as well as voluminous in the mouth; although I would like more finesse and detail to be expressed on the finish. It just feels a little blocky compared to Gelin's other 2014s at the moment. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,480.38 |
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Vinous (93)Opaque ruby. Highly expressive aromas of candied red and blue fruit, along with suggestions of exotic flowers, olive paste and smoky minerals. Sweet, penetrating and seamless on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, blueberry and floral pastille flavors that become deeper and fleshier with air. Pure and sharply focused, finishing with outstanding clarity, sneaky, well-knit tannins and a lingering violet quality. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€218.92 |
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Dive into the exquisite world of organically grown wines with the Pierre Luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2014. With its origins in the Loire Valley, this exceptional wine has been crafted within the traditional "sur lie" method, allowing it to mature on lees to confer a unique depth in flavour. The maker, Pierre Luc Bouchaud, has been nurturing his family's vineyards for generations, steadfast in his commitment to sustainability and organic viticulture. With a bouquet of fresh pear and zesty citrus underpinned by a solid minerality, this wine gratifies with its pure freshness and well-balanced acidity. As a Muscadet, it partners perfectly with seafood, its complexity and mouthfeel leaving a lasting impression. For an unparalleled tasting experience and the authentic taste of western France's terroir, choose the Pierre Luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2014. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
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€1,250.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Pavillon Rouge de Château Margaux has a crisp, precise, Pauillac-like bouquet with fine delineation, a touch of graphite infusing the black fruit, austere but rather compelling. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite supple tannin. I appreciate the balance and elegance of this Margaux, somewhat saline towards the finish with impressive precision. Very fine, very delicious. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
€519.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The first wine made at the new cellar, the 2014 Château Pédesclaux checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot aged in 65% new French oak. It's a beautiful wine in the vintage that has awesome purity and precision in its black raspberries, cassis, crushed flowers, and hints of river rock-like minerality. Medium-bodied, silky, pure, incredibly elegant and seamless, with gorgeous purity and elegance, it's a knockout wine in the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
€274.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The first wine made at the new cellar, the 2014 Château Pédesclaux checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot aged in 65% new French oak. It's a beautiful wine in the vintage that has awesome purity and precision in its black raspberries, cassis, crushed flowers, and hints of river rock-like minerality. Medium-bodied, silky, pure, incredibly elegant and seamless, with gorgeous purity and elegance, it's a knockout wine in the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€593.00 |
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With sophistication derived from the heart of Burgundy, Pernot Belicard Meursault Vv 2014 presents an enthralling offering from Maison Pernot-Belicard, shining with the unique essence of Meursault. The Domaine is known for crafting wines of outstanding complexity that are true representations of their roots in premier cru vineyards. Born of 65-year-old vines, Pernot Belicard Meursault Vv 2014 exemplifies the traditional wine-making methods of the domaine. Each cluster was gathered by hand, gently pressed to embody optimal fruit integrity, and then aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 15 months. The meticulous labour reflects in the wine's opulent bouquet, with a harmonious blend of citrus, white flowers, toasted brioche and vanilla. Pernot Belicard Meursault Vv 2014 tastes magnificently balanced, offering a rich palate, with delicate, honeyed nuances that linger. Revelling in its inception, this treasure captures the soul of Burgundy and the refined mastery of Pernot Belicard. |
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Champagne | 50 | - |
In Bond
€942.00 |
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Champagne | 10 | - |
In Bond
€1,030.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,910.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru La Richemoines Cuvée Ultra has a clean and precise, mineral-driven bouquet that is a little austere at the moment, but that will fill out. There is great terroir expression here and real energy. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit on the entry. This is nice structured, grippy in the mouth with good tension. What is needs is a little more flesh to develop towards the finish, as it does come across as very linear and strict at the moment. Let's see how it performs in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 18+ (JR) |
In Bond
€3,500.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18+)This really makes you take notice! Satin texture and very savoury. Grapes have to be fresh. Very exciting, even explosive. Very cool but concentrated. Very long indeed. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€4,120.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru seems to offer more fruit intensity on the nose compared to the 2014 Clos-de-Bèze, with cranberry and fresh strawberry, and a touch of damp woodland in the background. It gains intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied but with great substance and depth than the Clos de Bèze; there is a keen line of acidity cutting through the intense red berry fruit, and wonderful mineralité and tension on the finish. It just gradually gains in intensity before it fans out with a sense of confidence and entitlement, as befitting a Chambertin. This is a superb wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
€691.00 |
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Vinous (90)(the same blend of elements as the 2015 version): Bright, dark red. Cool scents of dark cherry, licorice and stone. Silky and nicely concentrated but showing little easy sweetness to its youthfully medicinal flavors of cherry and menthol. As there's less mid-palate flesh here than in the '15 version, the tannins come across as a bit tight today but the classically dry finish is tactile and persistent. Christophe Perrot-Minot says this wine is closed in the early going owing to its sizable Combe d'Orveau component. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
In Bond
€2,160.00 |
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Burghound (92-94)This is cool and pure to the point of being almost timid with its restrained array of red currant, pomegranate, earthy and softly sauvage-inflected nose. There is fine intensity to the sleek and satin-textured flavors that are muscular yet dance across the palate on the saline and wonderfully refreshing finish. This is clearly built-to-age yet it's already inviting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€887.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The 2014 Petit-Figeac is laced with the essence of sweet dark cherry, plum, tobacco, mint, licorice and leather. Pliant, supple and expressive, it is a highly appealing second wine. This is just as impressive in bottle as it was from barrel. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€3,435.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€9,970.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€27,340.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€238.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)The 2014 Peyrabon is an attractive, supple Haut-Médoc to drink now and over the next few years. Succulent red cherry, plum, tobacco and cedar wrap around the juicy, pliant finish. This is nicely done. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€404.00 |
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In the world of fine wines, the Philippe Charlopin-Parizot Marsannay En Montchenevoy 2014 indeed stands out. Expertly crafted in the prestigious domain of Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, this French red reflects the subtle complexities of Marsannay's limestone-rich soils. Known for their illustrious and artisanal winemaking techniques, Charlopin-Parizot meticulously hand-harvested and handled these grapes, releasing a limited yield for exclusivity. Intense on the nose, the 2014 Marsannay En Montchenevoy reveals sophisticated layers of black currant, cherries and spice, while the palate brims with finely balanced tannins and a lingering finish. Aged in French oak barrels, it enhances its underlying vanilla notes. This stellar wine is a testament to the exceptional winemaking tradition of the Charlopin-Parizot family - a legacy spanning over three decades. With characteristic precision and an uncompromising approach to quality, The Philippe Charlopin-Parizot Marsannay En Montchenevoy 2014 delivers an unforgettable Burgundy experience. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
€789.00 |
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Decanter (97)From the 5.83-hectare walled vineyard in a cooler, 'classic' vintage for Champagne, giving this a finessed and charming expression. Baked pastry and soft lemon curd notes on the nose, smells inviting and softly floral - honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon and lime rind with some peach. Juicy and so zesty straight away, bright, mouthwateing, scintillatingly fresh and lively, thrilling even, with tiny persistent bubbles that instantly froth and fill the mouth. Alive and energetic with lemon rind and juice, succulent green apples and strawberries, grapefruit and ginger bitterness with touches of salinity and graphite dotting the finish. This makes you instantly want another glass, but this has structure too and such a long finish. No malolactic fermentation. Dosage 4.5g/l. Made by Charles Philipponnat and Thierry Garnier. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
€966.00 |
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Provence | 2 | - |
In Bond
€148.00 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-96 (WCI) |
In Bond
€1,680.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (95-96)Dark in color, with black, blue and cassis fruit complicated by smoke, earth and tobacco in the bouquet. This wine is rich, dense, long, silky and lush. There is a beautiful purity to the layers of ripe, sweet, fresh fruit and plush tannins. The finish builds and expands pleasantly in the mouth. This wine is probably better than the delightful 2003 and not far from the even more better 2005. Crafted from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, the wine reached 13.3% alcohol with a pH of 3.7. The Grand Vin represents 45% of the harvest. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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€900.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)One of the highlights in a dark horse vintage for Bordeaux, the 2014 Pichon Lalande is absolutely exquisite. Aromatic and silky on the palate, with bright, finely sculpted fruit and mid-weight structure, the 2014 is a picture-perfect example of the best 2014 has to offer. I have always adored the 2014 Pichon Lalande. This tasting only serves to reinforce that feeling. Ideal conditions in September extended the harvest and yielded perfumed, silky wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€2,130.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Damoy's 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was one of the highlights of the entire tasting. It has a showstopper of a nose with brilliantly defined black plum, cranberry, wild strawberry, sous bois and minerals. You just have to stop and admire the clarity of the aromatics here. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity interwoven through the black cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruit. There is the structure and masculinity of a Clos de Bèze, and yet it is certainly not unapproachable at this premature stage. Fabulous. You can feel the mouth still tingling long after the wine has departed. Quite brilliant. Tasted September 2017. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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€2,690.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)An expressive style, with black cherry, black currant, iron, earth and oak spice flavors. Dense and powerful, building to a long, fruit-, mineral- and spice-filled aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2043. |
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Burgundy | 17 | 96 (WS) |
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€1,490.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)An expressive style, with black cherry, black currant, iron, earth and oak spice flavors. Dense and powerful, building to a long, fruit-, mineral- and spice-filled aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2043. |
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Burgundy | 16 | 93 (WS) |
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€750.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Cherry, currant, spice, toasty oak and earth flavors are the highlights of this intense, muscular red. Balanced, with a vibrant structure. Just needs time to absorb the oak. Best from 2019 through 2033. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€2,255.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru comes from 0.60-hectares of vines split over two parcels, one planted in the 1950s and the other in 2001 when the old vines were pulled up. It is completely destemmed. It has a refined bouquet, very well defined, natural and poised with slightly earthy red berry fruit that grow in stature in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a touch of graphite infusing the red cherry fruit. I like the poise here, then tension and the finesse shown on the finish - a lovely Clos-de-Bèze that comes recommended. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (WA) |
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€1,020.00 |
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Wine Advocate (85-87)The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur comes from vines that suffer millerandage every year, and Emmanuel Gelin told me that this makes the extraction easier. It has a lifted blackberry and blueberry nose with fine delineation, the palate quite bold and concentrated, as well as voluminous in the mouth; although I would like more finesse and detail to be expressed on the finish. It just feels a little blocky compared to Gelin's other 2014s at the moment. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,215.00 |
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Vinous (93)Opaque ruby. Highly expressive aromas of candied red and blue fruit, along with suggestions of exotic flowers, olive paste and smoky minerals. Sweet, penetrating and seamless on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, blueberry and floral pastille flavors that become deeper and fleshier with air. Pure and sharply focused, finishing with outstanding clarity, sneaky, well-knit tannins and a lingering violet quality. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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Dive into the exquisite world of organically grown wines with the Pierre Luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2014. With its origins in the Loire Valley, this exceptional wine has been crafted within the traditional "sur lie" method, allowing it to mature on lees to confer a unique depth in flavour. The maker, Pierre Luc Bouchaud, has been nurturing his family's vineyards for generations, steadfast in his commitment to sustainability and organic viticulture. With a bouquet of fresh pear and zesty citrus underpinned by a solid minerality, this wine gratifies with its pure freshness and well-balanced acidity. As a Muscadet, it partners perfectly with seafood, its complexity and mouthfeel leaving a lasting impression. For an unparalleled tasting experience and the authentic taste of western France's terroir, choose the Pierre Luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2014. |
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