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 | 92 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€353.74 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)Pale lemon colour. Just a little bit smoky yet pleasingly marine as well. Very crunchy saline finish, 2022 is more classic for Vaillons than 2023. White fruit with the lightest of saline lemon rinses. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted Jul 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. TAX
€85.73 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89)Bright, pale, green-tinged yellow. Ripe aromas of mirabelle and nectarine, with an element of exotic spices. Fat, ripe and sweet, with an almost glyceral texture to the nectarine and pink grapefruit flavors. A fat, spicy wine with lowish acidity. This hail-affected parcel was picked at the beginning of the harvest owing to the more fragile grape skins, noted Bernard Billaud. Will make a fat and agreeable chardonnay, although with limited vineyard typicity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€110.24 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€170.35 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€472.62 |
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Vinous (90-93)(tasted from a smaller stainless steel tank; this had previously been aging in barriques Very ripe aromas of peach and vanilla. Sweet, fat and fine-grained, with a distinctly silky texture to the apricot and almond flavors. Rather muscular and quite classically dry, and yet there's a suggestion of exotic ripeness throughout. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€608.17 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)5 Star Wine. Mid lemon yellow. Immediately the nose has an extra lift over and above the Clos, the Preuses is powerful and spicy but also with a purity and elegant energy as well. There is a stunning intensity of fruit here with such a lift of energy. Fabulous dry extract and real length. Drink from 2029-2040. Tasted Jul 2024. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 94 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€626.17 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)Lemony colour. A touch of the wet wool reduction, more usual on a wine with greater age, but not in itself suggesting evolution. This wet wool aromatic is really just a sulphur compound, I believe. Then very spicy behind with a raft of white fruit energy and good acidity. Hangs on in well, plenty of latent concentration, just closed at the moment. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted Jul 2024. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€255.12 |
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Vinous (88)The 2020 Chablis Tête d'Or derives only domaine fruit, and unlike the regular Chablis, it is aged a little longer with 25-30% barrels, mixed used and new with some 500-litre casks. It offers orchard fruit, touches of pressed white flowers on the nose and fine presence, but it's just missing a little personality. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, green apples with a touch of pear and a nice steely finish, albeit just missing a little length. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 92 (IB) |
In Bond
€271.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)Pale lemon colour. Just a little bit smoky yet pleasingly marine as well. Very crunchy saline finish, 2022 is more classic for Vaillons than 2023. White fruit with the lightest of saline lemon rinses. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted Jul 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€68.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89)Bright, pale, green-tinged yellow. Ripe aromas of mirabelle and nectarine, with an element of exotic spices. Fat, ripe and sweet, with an almost glyceral texture to the nectarine and pink grapefruit flavors. A fat, spicy wine with lowish acidity. This hail-affected parcel was picked at the beginning of the harvest owing to the more fragile grape skins, noted Bernard Billaud. Will make a fat and agreeable chardonnay, although with limited vineyard typicity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€85.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€138.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€378.00 |
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Vinous (90-93)(tasted from a smaller stainless steel tank; this had previously been aging in barriques Very ripe aromas of peach and vanilla. Sweet, fat and fine-grained, with a distinctly silky texture to the apricot and almond flavors. Rather muscular and quite classically dry, and yet there's a suggestion of exotic ripeness throughout. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
In Bond
€487.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)5 Star Wine. Mid lemon yellow. Immediately the nose has an extra lift over and above the Clos, the Preuses is powerful and spicy but also with a purity and elegant energy as well. There is a stunning intensity of fruit here with such a lift of energy. Fabulous dry extract and real length. Drink from 2029-2040. Tasted Jul 2024. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 94 (IB) |
In Bond
€502.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)Lemony colour. A touch of the wet wool reduction, more usual on a wine with greater age, but not in itself suggesting evolution. This wet wool aromatic is really just a sulphur compound, I believe. Then very spicy behind with a raft of white fruit energy and good acidity. Hangs on in well, plenty of latent concentration, just closed at the moment. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted Jul 2024. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
€192.00 |
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Vinous (88)The 2020 Chablis Tête d'Or derives only domaine fruit, and unlike the regular Chablis, it is aged a little longer with 25-30% barrels, mixed used and new with some 500-litre casks. It offers orchard fruit, touches of pressed white flowers on the nose and fine presence, but it's just missing a little personality. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, green apples with a touch of pear and a nice steely finish, albeit just missing a little length. |
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