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 | 85-87 (WA) |
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€1,271.90 |
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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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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€550.12 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€861.73 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Champagne with Pierre Peters l'Etonnant Monsieur Victor 2014. Crafted meticulously in the grand cru vineyards of the esteemed Pierre Peters estate in Les Mesnil-sur-Oger, this Blanc de Blancs demonstrates the epitome of precision and skill. Produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on ancient, chalky soils, this Champagne recounts a vibrant dialogue between elegance and power. Its ageing on lees enhances a complex profile, married harmoniously with lush apple notes, a crisp minerality and a lingering finish. It could age beautifully for years, if stored properly. It is indeed a testament to Rodolphe Peters, the current winemaker, whose prowess in crafting world-renowned, terroir-driven Champagnes is manifested in each bottle of Pierre Peters l'Etonnant Monsieur Victor 2014. Indulge in an experience of a lifetime, a journey of flavours that is certain to leave an indelible impression. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€601.33 |
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Vinous (97)The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous. The 2014 is not as obvious as years like 2012 or 2013, but it presents a youthfully austere, classic personality that is absolutely beguiling. Readers will have to be patient here. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The 2014 Les Chétillons is a Blanc de Blancs that sizzles with Mesnil tension and energy. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: May, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,343.22 |
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Vinous (97)The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous. The 2014 is not as obvious as years like 2012 or 2013, but it presents a youthfully austere, classic personality that is absolutely beguiling. Readers will have to be patient here. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The 2014 Les Chétillons is a Blanc de Blancs that sizzles with Mesnil tension and energy. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: May, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€2,362.19 |
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Vinous (97)The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous. The 2014 is not as obvious as years like 2012 or 2013, but it presents a youthfully austere, classic personality that is absolutely beguiling. Readers will have to be patient here. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The 2014 Les Chétillons is a Blanc de Blancs that sizzles with Mesnil tension and energy. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: May, 2021. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
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€542.53 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€714.85 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright yellow. Aromas of crushed rock and cold steel dominate the nose. A pure mineral bath in the mouth, with penetrating acidity intensifying and lifting the pineapple and stone flavors. This very sharply chiseled, extremely young Caillerets finishes with a suggestion of chicken-soup reduction that reminded me of a Chablis from Vincent Dauvissat. Lay this one down. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€747.25 |
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Vinous (92+)(4.3 grams per liter acidity): Bright, pale yellow. Restrained aromas of lemon and vanilla. At once dense and penetrating, showing an urgent Riesling-like quality and noteworthy energy to its citrus and mineral flavors. Densely packed, plush and long but youthfully backward. This seriously concentrated wine has the stuffing and structure to age but is not particularly austere today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€1,682.93 |
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Vinous (90+)Pale yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of yellow peach and apricot. Musky, leesy and quite dry, conveying an impression of power to its stone fruit and mineral flavors. Really spreads out to saturate the mouth without leaving any impression of undue weight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€540.10 |
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Vinous (90+)Pale yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of yellow peach and apricot. Musky, leesy and quite dry, conveying an impression of power to its stone fruit and mineral flavors. Really spreads out to saturate the mouth without leaving any impression of undue weight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€1,826.87 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2014 Saint Aubin 1er Cru Chatenière has a more reserved and laconic bouquet compared to Pierre-Yves's other 2014 Saint Aubins, more backward and requiring more cellar time. The palate is fresh and crisp, quite precise with nectarine and lemon peel notes, peach following later with a light brush of honey. This is a punter-friendly Saint Aubin and I don't intend that in a bad way - just a wine that is delicious to its core. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (DWWA) |
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€457.67 |
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Decanter World Wine Awards (95)Mid plus gold in colour, with an active broad mousse. Big and rich style, with ripe and developed aromas, red apple, meyer lemon and some autolytic character. The acidity is fresh, very long and precise palate with lovely froth and a touch of stem ginger notes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€2,686.38 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Clos Vougeot Cuvée Vieilles Vignes took a little more coaxing from the glass than its fellow Grand Crus. Quite opaque at first, the nose is deep with a mixture of red and black fruit (blacker than Laurent Ponsot's Grand Crus from Gevrey for example). The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannin and grippy in the mouth, suggesting just a little more extraction perhaps? This has real weight and presence, though I would like to see more detail and tension come through on the finish. Whatever, it will need some serious aging in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 93-95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€684.16 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2014 Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru is certainly not as immediate as that temptress, the 2014 Charmes-Chambertin. This insists upon more coaxing from the glass, more swirling to eke out those attractive scents of blackberry, raspberry preserve and rose petals, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe, sappy red berry fruit. There is pleasant tang of sour cherry here, even a hint of licorice on the finish that has more density than the Charmes-Chambertin, if not quite the nascent Charmes. Give it 4-6 years in bottle and then I think you might have a serious Griotte on your hands. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€3,154.38 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2014 Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru is certainly not as immediate as that temptress, the 2014 Charmes-Chambertin. This insists upon more coaxing from the glass, more swirling to eke out those attractive scents of blackberry, raspberry preserve and rose petals, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe, sappy red berry fruit. There is pleasant tang of sour cherry here, even a hint of licorice on the finish that has more density than the Charmes-Chambertin, if not quite the nascent Charmes. Give it 4-6 years in bottle and then I think you might have a serious Griotte on your hands. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€3,280.44 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
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€1,060.38 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Allouettes has an introspective bouquet. There is something steely about this: cold metal, copper piping underneath the transparent red berry fruit. The palate is quite harmonious on the entry. There is a taut line of acidity here, clean and crisp, very linear with touches of bitter cherry towards the finish. There is something moody about this Morey-Saint-Denis, which may well be its way of saying that it needs to be cellared for 3-5 years. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,286.77 |
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James Suckling (98)A stunning wine for this vintage although it’s still a bit shy on the nose (more spice than fruit showing than now). There’s wet earth, too, but on the palate it’s bursting with ripe yet subtle flavors. Very long and complex finish that goes on and on. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€622.38 |
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James Suckling (98)A stunning wine for this vintage although it’s still a bit shy on the nose (more spice than fruit showing than now). There’s wet earth, too, but on the palate it’s bursting with ripe yet subtle flavors. Very long and complex finish that goes on and on. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,123.74 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Chambolle Musigny les Charmes 1er Cru has one of the most exotic bouquets from La Pousse d'Or: macerated red cherries, orange peel and dried fig, nicely defined and just a little heady! The palate is succulent on the entry with supple, fine tannin. Here, there is a mixture of red and black fruit, whereas other cuvées lean towards the latter. It feels more harmonious in the mouth, perhaps more approachable with a persuasive, silky texture on the finish. This is very well crafted. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,734.92 |
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Vinous (89-91)Dark, saturated red. Inviting aromas of redcurrant, roasted coffee and smoked meat. Very sweet and pliant; not hugely concentrated but more delineated than the Feusselottes, showing good mineral verve to its currant and boysenberry flavors. A lovely fruity style of wine with excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 96 (WA) |
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€1,750.38 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2014 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, from 0.32 hectares of vines planted in 1950 and 1951, has a much more generous bouquet compared to the Chambolle-Amoureuses, tensile red cherry and raspberry coulis scents, wet limestone and just a hint of cassis in the background. It is very Clos de la Roche, to put it prosaically. The palate is very harmonious, silky smooth and elegant. There is fine weight in the mouth, though this is more about tension and elegance, with a gorgeous, sensual, satin-like touch to the finish. This could become one of the best wines from this vineyard. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (WA) |
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€202.50 |
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Wine Advocate (87-89)The solitary white from Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, the 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru le Cailleret from 0.72-hectare of vine, has a light and slightly smudged bouquet that needs a touch more nervosité. The palate is smooth on the entry, quite creamy in texture with hints of pineapple and pralines, gently rolling out to a rounded, harmonious finish. Probably earlier drinking than it deserves. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€309.88 |
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Vinous (89-91)Dark ruby-red. Very primary, ripe aromas of black raspberry, blueberry and chocolate show a touch of animal fur reduction. Sweet and chocolatey in the mouth but a bit chunky today. The wine's substantial tannins are still somewhat unrefined. Although the Pousse d'Or wines were in tank in November, they remained on their fine lees. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€11,522.77 |
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Savoie | 1 | - |
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€2,258.96 |
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The Prieure Saint Christophe Mondeuse Tradition 2014 is a resplendent example of a true blue-blooded Savoie wine, courtesy of the revered late Michel Grisard. Produced in the esteemed French region of Savoie, it is a testament to singular viticultural mastery. Grown on the steep cliffs of Montmelian, the Mondeuse grape variety achieves its full potential here, manifesting in dark fruits and a striking savoury complexity aboard a sturdy, mineral backbone. Made according to biodynamic principles, this wine showcases Grisard's devotion to tradition and respect for Terroir. Characterised by a dense, opulent bouquet, the Prieure Saint Christophe Mondeuse Tradition 2014 benefits from organic cultivation practices, careful hand-picking and fermentation in conical oak vats. With its filigree tannin structure, an underpinning acidity and a profound depth of flavour, this gem from Prieure Saint Christophe is not just a wine, it is a sensory venture into Savoie's wine heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 60 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€439.07 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Quinault L’Enclos has meat and dried blood-infused red fruit on the nose, possibly with some expressive Cabernet Franc in the mix. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly green tannins on the entry that are framed by fresh black fruit. There is fine tension and a sense of energy conveyed by the finish and it should age well. Time to raise my score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (WA) |
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€1,015.00 |
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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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€160.00 |
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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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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€436.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
€715.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Champagne with Pierre Peters l'Etonnant Monsieur Victor 2014. Crafted meticulously in the grand cru vineyards of the esteemed Pierre Peters estate in Les Mesnil-sur-Oger, this Blanc de Blancs demonstrates the epitome of precision and skill. Produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on ancient, chalky soils, this Champagne recounts a vibrant dialogue between elegance and power. Its ageing on lees enhances a complex profile, married harmoniously with lush apple notes, a crisp minerality and a lingering finish. It could age beautifully for years, if stored properly. It is indeed a testament to Rodolphe Peters, the current winemaker, whose prowess in crafting world-renowned, terroir-driven Champagnes is manifested in each bottle of Pierre Peters l'Etonnant Monsieur Victor 2014. Indulge in an experience of a lifetime, a journey of flavours that is certain to leave an indelible impression. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€498.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous. The 2014 is not as obvious as years like 2012 or 2013, but it presents a youthfully austere, classic personality that is absolutely beguiling. Readers will have to be patient here. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The 2014 Les Chétillons is a Blanc de Blancs that sizzles with Mesnil tension and energy. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: May, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,110.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous. The 2014 is not as obvious as years like 2012 or 2013, but it presents a youthfully austere, classic personality that is absolutely beguiling. Readers will have to be patient here. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The 2014 Les Chétillons is a Blanc de Blancs that sizzles with Mesnil tension and energy. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: May, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€1,950.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous. The 2014 is not as obvious as years like 2012 or 2013, but it presents a youthfully austere, classic personality that is absolutely beguiling. Readers will have to be patient here. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The 2014 Les Chétillons is a Blanc de Blancs that sizzles with Mesnil tension and energy. Dosage is 3.5-4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: May, 2021. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
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€449.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€592.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Bright yellow. Aromas of crushed rock and cold steel dominate the nose. A pure mineral bath in the mouth, with penetrating acidity intensifying and lifting the pineapple and stone flavors. This very sharply chiseled, extremely young Caillerets finishes with a suggestion of chicken-soup reduction that reminded me of a Chablis from Vincent Dauvissat. Lay this one down. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
€619.00 |
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Vinous (92+)(4.3 grams per liter acidity): Bright, pale yellow. Restrained aromas of lemon and vanilla. At once dense and penetrating, showing an urgent Riesling-like quality and noteworthy energy to its citrus and mineral flavors. Densely packed, plush and long but youthfully backward. This seriously concentrated wine has the stuffing and structure to age but is not particularly austere today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€1,390.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Pale yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of yellow peach and apricot. Musky, leesy and quite dry, conveying an impression of power to its stone fruit and mineral flavors. Really spreads out to saturate the mouth without leaving any impression of undue weight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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€447.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Pale yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of yellow peach and apricot. Musky, leesy and quite dry, conveying an impression of power to its stone fruit and mineral flavors. Really spreads out to saturate the mouth without leaving any impression of undue weight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€1,500.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2014 Saint Aubin 1er Cru Chatenière has a more reserved and laconic bouquet compared to Pierre-Yves's other 2014 Saint Aubins, more backward and requiring more cellar time. The palate is fresh and crisp, quite precise with nectarine and lemon peel notes, peach following later with a light brush of honey. This is a punter-friendly Saint Aubin and I don't intend that in a bad way - just a wine that is delicious to its core. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (DWWA) |
In Bond
€359.00 |
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Decanter World Wine Awards (95)Mid plus gold in colour, with an active broad mousse. Big and rich style, with ripe and developed aromas, red apple, meyer lemon and some autolytic character. The acidity is fresh, very long and precise palate with lovely froth and a touch of stem ginger notes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€2,220.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Clos Vougeot Cuvée Vieilles Vignes took a little more coaxing from the glass than its fellow Grand Crus. Quite opaque at first, the nose is deep with a mixture of red and black fruit (blacker than Laurent Ponsot's Grand Crus from Gevrey for example). The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannin and grippy in the mouth, suggesting just a little more extraction perhaps? This has real weight and presence, though I would like to see more detail and tension come through on the finish. Whatever, it will need some serious aging in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 93-95 (WA) |
In Bond
€567.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2014 Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru is certainly not as immediate as that temptress, the 2014 Charmes-Chambertin. This insists upon more coaxing from the glass, more swirling to eke out those attractive scents of blackberry, raspberry preserve and rose petals, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe, sappy red berry fruit. There is pleasant tang of sour cherry here, even a hint of licorice on the finish that has more density than the Charmes-Chambertin, if not quite the nascent Charmes. Give it 4-6 years in bottle and then I think you might have a serious Griotte on your hands. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€2,610.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2014 Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru is certainly not as immediate as that temptress, the 2014 Charmes-Chambertin. This insists upon more coaxing from the glass, more swirling to eke out those attractive scents of blackberry, raspberry preserve and rose petals, all very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe, sappy red berry fruit. There is pleasant tang of sour cherry here, even a hint of licorice on the finish that has more density than the Charmes-Chambertin, if not quite the nascent Charmes. Give it 4-6 years in bottle and then I think you might have a serious Griotte on your hands. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€2,730.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
€865.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Allouettes has an introspective bouquet. There is something steely about this: cold metal, copper piping underneath the transparent red berry fruit. The palate is quite harmonious on the entry. There is a taut line of acidity here, clean and crisp, very linear with touches of bitter cherry towards the finish. There is something moody about this Morey-Saint-Denis, which may well be its way of saying that it needs to be cellared for 3-5 years. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€1,035.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A stunning wine for this vintage although it’s still a bit shy on the nose (more spice than fruit showing than now). There’s wet earth, too, but on the palate it’s bursting with ripe yet subtle flavors. Very long and complex finish that goes on and on. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€500.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A stunning wine for this vintage although it’s still a bit shy on the nose (more spice than fruit showing than now). There’s wet earth, too, but on the palate it’s bursting with ripe yet subtle flavors. Very long and complex finish that goes on and on. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 91-93 (WA) |
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€1,725.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2014 Chambolle Musigny les Charmes 1er Cru has one of the most exotic bouquets from La Pousse d'Or: macerated red cherries, orange peel and dried fig, nicely defined and just a little heady! The palate is succulent on the entry with supple, fine tannin. Here, there is a mixture of red and black fruit, whereas other cuvées lean towards the latter. It feels more harmonious in the mouth, perhaps more approachable with a persuasive, silky texture on the finish. This is very well crafted. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,400.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)Dark, saturated red. Inviting aromas of redcurrant, roasted coffee and smoked meat. Very sweet and pliant; not hugely concentrated but more delineated than the Feusselottes, showing good mineral verve to its currant and boysenberry flavors. A lovely fruity style of wine with excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 6 | 96 (WA) |
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€1,440.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2014 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, from 0.32 hectares of vines planted in 1950 and 1951, has a much more generous bouquet compared to the Chambolle-Amoureuses, tensile red cherry and raspberry coulis scents, wet limestone and just a hint of cassis in the background. It is very Clos de la Roche, to put it prosaically. The palate is very harmonious, silky smooth and elegant. There is fine weight in the mouth, though this is more about tension and elegance, with a gorgeous, sensual, satin-like touch to the finish. This could become one of the best wines from this vineyard. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (WA) |
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€165.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87-89)The solitary white from Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, the 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru le Cailleret from 0.72-hectare of vine, has a light and slightly smudged bouquet that needs a touch more nervosité. The palate is smooth on the entry, quite creamy in texture with hints of pineapple and pralines, gently rolling out to a rounded, harmonious finish. Probably earlier drinking than it deserves. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€252.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)Dark ruby-red. Very primary, ripe aromas of black raspberry, blueberry and chocolate show a touch of animal fur reduction. Sweet and chocolatey in the mouth but a bit chunky today. The wine's substantial tannins are still somewhat unrefined. Although the Pousse d'Or wines were in tank in November, they remained on their fine lees. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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Savoie | 1 | - |
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The Prieure Saint Christophe Mondeuse Tradition 2014 is a resplendent example of a true blue-blooded Savoie wine, courtesy of the revered late Michel Grisard. Produced in the esteemed French region of Savoie, it is a testament to singular viticultural mastery. Grown on the steep cliffs of Montmelian, the Mondeuse grape variety achieves its full potential here, manifesting in dark fruits and a striking savoury complexity aboard a sturdy, mineral backbone. Made according to biodynamic principles, this wine showcases Grisard's devotion to tradition and respect for Terroir. Characterised by a dense, opulent bouquet, the Prieure Saint Christophe Mondeuse Tradition 2014 benefits from organic cultivation practices, careful hand-picking and fermentation in conical oak vats. With its filigree tannin structure, an underpinning acidity and a profound depth of flavour, this gem from Prieure Saint Christophe is not just a wine, it is a sensory venture into Savoie's wine heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 60 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
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€343.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Quinault L’Enclos has meat and dried blood-infused red fruit on the nose, possibly with some expressive Cabernet Franc in the mix. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly green tannins on the entry that are framed by fresh black fruit. There is fine tension and a sense of energy conveyed by the finish and it should age well. Time to raise my score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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