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 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€618.90 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91-93 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€322.54 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)The 2021 Dassault is very, very good. Dark and ample, the 2021 possesses terrific depth and fine balance at this stage. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, mint, spice, tobacco and mocha are nicely pushed forward. This succulent yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion has a ton to offer. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94 (JA) |
Inc. TAX
€221.74 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Intense and concentrated, good lift through the palate, bitter cocoa bean edge to it, fennel, liquorice and crushed rocks, raspberry and black cherry. Full barrel vinification and ageing for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Romain Depons director. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€301.15 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,444.54 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,368.72 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€253.15 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,004.14 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,055.74 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,358.72 |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€703.66 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This is tight and structured with beautiful blackberry and blueberry character. Full and intense. Very long and attractive. Energetic. Superb. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
€472.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Dassault is another remarkable 2020 Saint-Emilion that shines on all accounts. Gorgeous raspberries, blueberries, dried flowers, spicy wood, and orange blossom notes all emerge from this complex, elegant, medium to full-bodied effort, and it's balanced, has silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to shine with just 2-3 years of bottle age, and I suspect have 15-20 years of overall longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91-93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€245.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)The 2021 Dassault is very, very good. Dark and ample, the 2021 possesses terrific depth and fine balance at this stage. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, mint, spice, tobacco and mocha are nicely pushed forward. This succulent yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion has a ton to offer. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94 (JA) |
In Bond
€161.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Intense and concentrated, good lift through the palate, bitter cocoa bean edge to it, fennel, liquorice and crushed rocks, raspberry and black cherry. Full barrel vinification and ageing for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Romain Depons director. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€247.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,180.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€1,120.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€207.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€813.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€856.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,945.00 |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€542.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This is tight and structured with beautiful blackberry and blueberry character. Full and intense. Very long and attractive. Energetic. Superb. |
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