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 | 3 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€594.23 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The Grand Vin from this terrific Pomerol estate, the 2022 Château Clinet checks in as 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 19 months in 80% new barrels. It's a beautiful Pomerol that clearly ranks with the greats from this address, offering a vivid purple hue, classic notes of cassis, leather, graphite, and black cherries, full-bodied richness, and a layered, seamless mouthfeel. It's another remarkable 2022 that brings the richness and depth of the vintage while staying light on its feel and flawlessly balanced. It has plenty of upfront appeal even today, yet there's ample structure here as well, and it's going to evolve beautifully over the coming 30 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€464.14 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2023 Clinet is fabulous. It is one of the most refined, silky Clinets I can remember tasting. Cool blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and rose petal caress the palate. The balance here is just sublime. The 2023 feels a bit less heavy and oaky than some previous editions, very much a positive in my view. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€201.34 |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JA) |
Inc. TAX
€276.94 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)Full of creamy blackberry and damson fruit, well judged waves of sage and rosemary, cracked pepper and smoked vanilla bean. Well balanced, fragrant and attractive. Good stuff. Owner Martin Krajewski, winemaker Charlotte Krajewski. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€359.47 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Vibrant fruit here with plum, berry and blackberry character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit and structure here. New wine from Boüard family. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€232.54 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Vibrant fruit here with plum, berry and blackberry character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit and structure here. New wine from Boüard family. |
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Bordeaux | 13 | 92 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€354.67 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)The grand vin, the 2017 Chateau Clos de Bouard is all Merlot brought up in a mix of new and French oak. Its ruby hue is followed by a medium-bodied, delicious, juicy effort that has beautiful elegance, medium-bodied richness and depth, fine tannins, and great aromatics. It's not a blockbuster, but it’s straight-up classy. Drink it over the coming 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€378.67 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2018 Clos de Boüard has a generous, ripe bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry and light violet aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The palate is ripe and quite extracted on the entry. A powerful Montagne Saint-Émilion with grippy tannins, though it needs a little more amplitude toward the finish, which feels strict and linear. It does open up with aeration and should come around with 2–3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€426.67 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2018 Clos de Boüard has a generous, ripe bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry and light violet aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The palate is ripe and quite extracted on the entry. A powerful Montagne Saint-Émilion with grippy tannins, though it needs a little more amplitude toward the finish, which feels strict and linear. It does open up with aeration and should come around with 2–3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€206.14 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2018 Clos de Boüard has a generous, ripe bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry and light violet aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The palate is ripe and quite extracted on the entry. A powerful Montagne Saint-Émilion with grippy tannins, though it needs a little more amplitude toward the finish, which feels strict and linear. It does open up with aeration and should come around with 2–3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€324.67 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)A powerful, imposing wine, the 2020 Clos de Boüard possesses tremendous density as well as energy. Dark cherry, plum, gravel, dried herbs and menthol are all amplified. This rich, heady Montagne Saint-Émilion packs a serious punch. All the elements are very nicely put together. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 91-92 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€204.06 |
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James Suckling (91-92)A solid red with berry, cherry and hints of chocolate. Medium body. Firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - |
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€324.67 |
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Emanating distinguished elegance, the Clos de Bouard 2022 is a revelation in the world of fine wines. Accentuated by meticulously managed vineyard techniques, this remarkable libation stems from the renowned Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. The ingenious involvement of the de Bouard family, known for their exquisite winemaking mastery, results in an admirable creation of unique complexity and harmony. Traditional winemaking methods, combined with avant-garde viticultural technology, highlight the exceptional quality of the terroir. Handpicked Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes undergo a scrupulous selection process, ensuring only impeccable berries contribute to Clos de Bouard 2022. By blending immense respect for ancestral winemaking traditions with a progressive approach to viticulture, each bottle seals in sophisticated notes of black and red fruit, refreshingly balanced with velvety tannins. The captivating allure of the Clos de Bouard 2022 offers an authentic, unforgettable journey into classical French winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,066.06 |
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Wine Advocate (94)From the Comte von Neipperg, his wines from this over-achieving estate always deliver an aromatic fireworks display of cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake, roasted herbs, black olive, cassis and sweet kirsch. The 2005 has all that as well as ripe, well-integrated, velvety tannin, and full body in a sexy, luscious, heady style to drink now and over the next 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€509.47 |
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James Suckling (93)This is already really delicious. The black-fruit aromas are really ripe, but there’s no hint of jammy stuff. Tastes simultaneously juicy and creamy, and the tannins are so graceful: The wine glides across the palate. If it were more subtle, the score would go even higher. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
€473.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The Grand Vin from this terrific Pomerol estate, the 2022 Château Clinet checks in as 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 19 months in 80% new barrels. It's a beautiful Pomerol that clearly ranks with the greats from this address, offering a vivid purple hue, classic notes of cassis, leather, graphite, and black cherries, full-bodied richness, and a layered, seamless mouthfeel. It's another remarkable 2022 that brings the richness and depth of the vintage while staying light on its feel and flawlessly balanced. It has plenty of upfront appeal even today, yet there's ample structure here as well, and it's going to evolve beautifully over the coming 30 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€363.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2023 Clinet is fabulous. It is one of the most refined, silky Clinets I can remember tasting. Cool blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and rose petal caress the palate. The balance here is just sublime. The 2023 feels a bit less heavy and oaky than some previous editions, very much a positive in my view. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | - |
In Bond
€144.00 |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JA) |
In Bond
€207.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)Full of creamy blackberry and damson fruit, well judged waves of sage and rosemary, cracked pepper and smoked vanilla bean. Well balanced, fragrant and attractive. Good stuff. Owner Martin Krajewski, winemaker Charlotte Krajewski. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€252.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Vibrant fruit here with plum, berry and blackberry character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit and structure here. New wine from Boüard family. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€170.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Vibrant fruit here with plum, berry and blackberry character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely subtle fruit and structure here. New wine from Boüard family. |
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Bordeaux | 13 | 92 (JD) |
In Bond
€248.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92)The grand vin, the 2017 Chateau Clos de Bouard is all Merlot brought up in a mix of new and French oak. Its ruby hue is followed by a medium-bodied, delicious, juicy effort that has beautiful elegance, medium-bodied richness and depth, fine tannins, and great aromatics. It's not a blockbuster, but it’s straight-up classy. Drink it over the coming 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€268.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2018 Clos de Boüard has a generous, ripe bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry and light violet aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The palate is ripe and quite extracted on the entry. A powerful Montagne Saint-Émilion with grippy tannins, though it needs a little more amplitude toward the finish, which feels strict and linear. It does open up with aeration and should come around with 2–3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€308.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2018 Clos de Boüard has a generous, ripe bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry and light violet aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The palate is ripe and quite extracted on the entry. A powerful Montagne Saint-Émilion with grippy tannins, though it needs a little more amplitude toward the finish, which feels strict and linear. It does open up with aeration and should come around with 2–3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€148.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The 2018 Clos de Boüard has a generous, ripe bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry and light violet aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The palate is ripe and quite extracted on the entry. A powerful Montagne Saint-Émilion with grippy tannins, though it needs a little more amplitude toward the finish, which feels strict and linear. It does open up with aeration and should come around with 2–3 years in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€223.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)A powerful, imposing wine, the 2020 Clos de Boüard possesses tremendous density as well as energy. Dark cherry, plum, gravel, dried herbs and menthol are all amplified. This rich, heady Montagne Saint-Émilion packs a serious punch. All the elements are very nicely put together. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 91-92 (JS) |
In Bond
€147.00 |
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James Suckling (91-92)A solid red with berry, cherry and hints of chocolate. Medium body. Firm tannins. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - |
In Bond
€223.00 |
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Emanating distinguished elegance, the Clos de Bouard 2022 is a revelation in the world of fine wines. Accentuated by meticulously managed vineyard techniques, this remarkable libation stems from the renowned Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. The ingenious involvement of the de Bouard family, known for their exquisite winemaking mastery, results in an admirable creation of unique complexity and harmony. Traditional winemaking methods, combined with avant-garde viticultural technology, highlight the exceptional quality of the terroir. Handpicked Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes undergo a scrupulous selection process, ensuring only impeccable berries contribute to Clos de Bouard 2022. By blending immense respect for ancestral winemaking traditions with a progressive approach to viticulture, each bottle seals in sophisticated notes of black and red fruit, refreshingly balanced with velvety tannins. The captivating allure of the Clos de Bouard 2022 offers an authentic, unforgettable journey into classical French winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
€844.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)From the Comte von Neipperg, his wines from this over-achieving estate always deliver an aromatic fireworks display of cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake, roasted herbs, black olive, cassis and sweet kirsch. The 2005 has all that as well as ripe, well-integrated, velvety tannin, and full body in a sexy, luscious, heady style to drink now and over the next 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93 (JS) |
In Bond
€377.00 |
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James Suckling (93)This is already really delicious. The black-fruit aromas are really ripe, but there’s no hint of jammy stuff. Tastes simultaneously juicy and creamy, and the tannins are so graceful: The wine glides across the palate. If it were more subtle, the score would go even higher. |
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