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 | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,314.55 |
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Imbibe in the subtle luxury of the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015, a remarkable grand cru from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy, France. Crafted meticulously by the revered Comte Senard estate, it eloquently reflects the territory's prestigious stamp of terroir. This burgundy red elixir is derived from Pinot Noir grapes, embracing a robust character with a delicate balance of red currant, cherry, and savoury spice notes. Its ageing process within French oak barrels adds a sublime hint of toasted wood, amplifying its exquisite subtlety. Each vintage produced is in very limited quantities, enhancing its precious exclusivity. The Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 is an epitome of timeless sophistication; it beautifully amalgamates power and elegance to create an ethereal tasting experience, guaranteeing indulgence for those with discerning palate. Its lengthy, impressive finish makes it an impeccable pairing for gourmet cuisine. Securing the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 in your cellar will unmistakably elevate your wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,853.07 |
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The Comte Senard Corton-Charlemagne Blanc 2020 is a world-class, grand cru white Burgundy emanating from the illustrious vineyards of Aloxe-Corton, at the heart of Côte de Beaune. Crafted by the Comte Senard estate, renowned for their focus on bio-dynamics, this wine stands as a perfect depiction of the vineyard's age-old traditions and innovative techniques. Intricately picked by hand, this Chardonnay boasts a rich amalgam of citrus, apple and stone fruit aromas, aged on the lees in 100% new French oak barrels for a touch of complexity and finesse. A second, malolactic fermentation is conducted to bestow the wine with its opulent, buttery profile. Illicit flavours of honey, toasted nuts and minerality, with bracing acidity, lend the Comte Senard Corton-Charlemagne Blanc 2020 its exceptional balance. A splendid embodiment of the Corton-Charlemagne appellation, this wine is an undeniable testament to the grandeur of fine French viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,842.72 |
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Comtes Lafon Les Six Climats Original Wooden Case:
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. TAX
€1,908.84 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Lively aromas of apple, lemon, minerals and vanilla bean. Creamy sweet and wonderfully intense, with tangy freshness and complicating floral notes. Finishes with explosive fruit. From 75-year-old vines, to comprise roughly half the ultimate blend: Penetrating lemon oil and charred oak aromas. Extremely rich and powerful, with the wine's strong mineral character contributing to the impression of dryness. Really gripping, tactile finish. Large-scaled but uncommonly elegant Charmes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€526.13 |
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Vinous (93-95)(tasted from tank) Aromas of peach and vanilla. Rich, fat and classically dry, with compelling purity to the lemon, crushed stone and mineral flavors. Perfectly integrated acidity extends the palate-staining, layered finish. With a blend of 15-, 45- and 75-year-old vines in his 1.7-hectares holding in Charmes, Lafon has the flexibility each year to make one of Burgundy's top Meursault bottlings. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€456.68 |
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Vinous (93-95)(tasted from barrel; the wine was scheduled to be racked the week after my visit) Restrained nose hints at candied citrus peel, flowers, vanilla and smoky lees. On the palate, lovely sweetness is perfectly buffered by ripe acidity, but this is very backward and minerally wine-more Perrieres-like than most other growers' Perrieres. Taut and uncompromising, and less showy than the Genevrieres. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€594.53 |
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Vinous (93+)(bottled the day before my visit; aged in 40% new oak): Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances. A very good showing today, but this is still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,662.37 |
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Vinous (93+)(bottled the day before my visit; aged in 40% new oak): Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances. A very good showing today, but this is still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€3,288.72 |
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Vinous (93+)(bottled the day before my visit; aged in 40% new oak): Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances. A very good showing today, but this is still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€532.13 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2015 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru is taut and linear, more reticent than the Clos de la Barre at the moment, yet it evolves in the glass and reveals a Perrières-like stoniness. The palate pivots around a silver bead of acidity with citrus peel and nectarine notes, demonstrating greater depth than its peers on the powerful finish. Superb! Tasted at the 05/15 Burgundy dinner in The Good Earth. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€516.53 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes is superb, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp peaches, apples, dried white flowers, honeycomb and oatmeal. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and pure, with a deep, concentrated and multidimensional core, vibrant acids and a long finish. There's plenty of tight-knit structure and dry extract here, so this should be a long-lived Charmes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€441.08 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)(5-Star Wine) An attractive faint green tint to the colour. The nose shows no signs of heat or heaviness. This is magical on the palate, absolutely fills the mouth, ripe lemons on top of rich pear fruit, but nothing peachy or over-ripe. A brilliant example of Charmes, as the vineyard and the vintage are completely in harmony. Drink from 2026-2035. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€449.48 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)(5-Stars) An exuberant and heady style of Charmes. And why not, that is what we expect from this vineyard. Broad shouldered but it is a question of muscle, not fat. Harmonious fruit with a good base of acidity behind. An exceptionally convincing finish. Drink from 2026-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€2,129.12 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)(5-Stars) An exuberant and heady style of Charmes. And why not, that is what we expect from this vineyard. Broad shouldered but it is a question of muscle, not fat. Harmonious fruit with a good base of acidity behind. An exceptionally convincing finish. Drink from 2026-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€427.73 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2021 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru is strict with wet pavement and green apple/pear scents on the nose, though it does open with time in the glass. The palate is fresh on the entry, yet this is somehow conservative and does not really exploit the potential of this 1er Cru. Played it safe? Then again, there is a lovely creamy finish with a dash of spice that urges you back for more. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€501.55 |
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Vinous (92+)Perfumed aromas of hazelnut, lime and spice. Rich but racy and stylish; youthful and minerally. Rather elegantly styled wine, quite precise for the vintage. Very long on the finish. Lafon now uses just 50% new oak for his Genevrieres; as recently as 1992, this was made in all new barrels. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€577.88 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2018 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru has a refined bouquet with scents of pressed yellow flowers infusing the citrus fruit, touches of ocean spray emerging and lending complexity with time. The palate is extremely well balanced. A quintessential Genevrières with a killer saline finish that is an absolute joy. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€1,050.00 |
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Imbibe in the subtle luxury of the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015, a remarkable grand cru from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy, France. Crafted meticulously by the revered Comte Senard estate, it eloquently reflects the territory's prestigious stamp of terroir. This burgundy red elixir is derived from Pinot Noir grapes, embracing a robust character with a delicate balance of red currant, cherry, and savoury spice notes. Its ageing process within French oak barrels adds a sublime hint of toasted wood, amplifying its exquisite subtlety. Each vintage produced is in very limited quantities, enhancing its precious exclusivity. The Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 is an epitome of timeless sophistication; it beautifully amalgamates power and elegance to create an ethereal tasting experience, guaranteeing indulgence for those with discerning palate. Its lengthy, impressive finish makes it an impeccable pairing for gourmet cuisine. Securing the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 in your cellar will unmistakably elevate your wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€2,330.00 |
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The Comte Senard Corton-Charlemagne Blanc 2020 is a world-class, grand cru white Burgundy emanating from the illustrious vineyards of Aloxe-Corton, at the heart of Côte de Beaune. Crafted by the Comte Senard estate, renowned for their focus on bio-dynamics, this wine stands as a perfect depiction of the vineyard's age-old traditions and innovative techniques. Intricately picked by hand, this Chardonnay boasts a rich amalgam of citrus, apple and stone fruit aromas, aged on the lees in 100% new French oak barrels for a touch of complexity and finesse. A second, malolactic fermentation is conducted to bestow the wine with its opulent, buttery profile. Illicit flavours of honey, toasted nuts and minerality, with bracing acidity, lend the Comte Senard Corton-Charlemagne Blanc 2020 its exceptional balance. A splendid embodiment of the Corton-Charlemagne appellation, this wine is an undeniable testament to the grandeur of fine French viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€4,015.00 |
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Comtes Lafon Les Six Climats Original Wooden Case:
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€1,580.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Lively aromas of apple, lemon, minerals and vanilla bean. Creamy sweet and wonderfully intense, with tangy freshness and complicating floral notes. Finishes with explosive fruit. From 75-year-old vines, to comprise roughly half the ultimate blend: Penetrating lemon oil and charred oak aromas. Extremely rich and powerful, with the wine's strong mineral character contributing to the impression of dryness. Really gripping, tactile finish. Large-scaled but uncommonly elegant Charmes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
€435.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)(tasted from tank) Aromas of peach and vanilla. Rich, fat and classically dry, with compelling purity to the lemon, crushed stone and mineral flavors. Perfectly integrated acidity extends the palate-staining, layered finish. With a blend of 15-, 45- and 75-year-old vines in his 1.7-hectares holding in Charmes, Lafon has the flexibility each year to make one of Burgundy's top Meursault bottlings. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
€377.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)(tasted from barrel; the wine was scheduled to be racked the week after my visit) Restrained nose hints at candied citrus peel, flowers, vanilla and smoky lees. On the palate, lovely sweetness is perfectly buffered by ripe acidity, but this is very backward and minerally wine-more Perrieres-like than most other growers' Perrieres. Taut and uncompromising, and less showy than the Genevrieres. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€492.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(bottled the day before my visit; aged in 40% new oak): Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances. A very good showing today, but this is still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€1,375.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(bottled the day before my visit; aged in 40% new oak): Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances. A very good showing today, but this is still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€2,720.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(bottled the day before my visit; aged in 40% new oak): Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances. A very good showing today, but this is still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€440.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2015 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru is taut and linear, more reticent than the Clos de la Barre at the moment, yet it evolves in the glass and reveals a Perrières-like stoniness. The palate pivots around a silver bead of acidity with citrus peel and nectarine notes, demonstrating greater depth than its peers on the powerful finish. Superb! Tasted at the 05/15 Burgundy dinner in The Good Earth. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€427.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes is superb, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp peaches, apples, dried white flowers, honeycomb and oatmeal. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and pure, with a deep, concentrated and multidimensional core, vibrant acids and a long finish. There's plenty of tight-knit structure and dry extract here, so this should be a long-lived Charmes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
In Bond
€364.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)(5-Star Wine) An attractive faint green tint to the colour. The nose shows no signs of heat or heaviness. This is magical on the palate, absolutely fills the mouth, ripe lemons on top of rich pear fruit, but nothing peachy or over-ripe. A brilliant example of Charmes, as the vineyard and the vintage are completely in harmony. Drink from 2026-2035. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
In Bond
€371.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)(5-Stars) An exuberant and heady style of Charmes. And why not, that is what we expect from this vineyard. Broad shouldered but it is a question of muscle, not fat. Harmonious fruit with a good base of acidity behind. An exceptionally convincing finish. Drink from 2026-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
In Bond
€1,760.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)(5-Stars) An exuberant and heady style of Charmes. And why not, that is what we expect from this vineyard. Broad shouldered but it is a question of muscle, not fat. Harmonious fruit with a good base of acidity behind. An exceptionally convincing finish. Drink from 2026-2034. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€353.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2021 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru is strict with wet pavement and green apple/pear scents on the nose, though it does open with time in the glass. The palate is fresh on the entry, yet this is somehow conservative and does not really exploit the potential of this 1er Cru. Played it safe? Then again, there is a lovely creamy finish with a dash of spice that urges you back for more. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
€414.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Perfumed aromas of hazelnut, lime and spice. Rich but racy and stylish; youthful and minerally. Rather elegantly styled wine, quite precise for the vintage. Very long on the finish. Lafon now uses just 50% new oak for his Genevrieres; as recently as 1992, this was made in all new barrels. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€478.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)The 2018 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru has a refined bouquet with scents of pressed yellow flowers infusing the citrus fruit, touches of ocean spray emerging and lending complexity with time. The palate is extremely well balanced. A quintessential Genevrières with a killer saline finish that is an absolute joy. Wonderful. |
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