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 | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€418.32 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€599.95 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,044.54 |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,190.14 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,236.72 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€354.13 |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€350.14 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€729.34 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,003.72 |
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Revel in luxury with the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985, a marvellous vintage from the acclaimed Burgundy house of Doudet Naudin. Established in 1849, Doudet Naudin is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in France. This particular red vinous jewel exemplifies their savoir-faire, meticulously vinified using the exacting methods of the old world. Produced in the prestigious terroir of Vosne Romanee, in the heart of Côte d'Or, it is redolent with intriguing, well-knit aromas typical for the illustrious Pinot Noir, encapsulating delightful notes of red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spices. Immaculate structure and silky tannins make for a harmonious, lingering finish. Maturation in French oak barrels has engendered a beguiling complexity and depth of flavour that make the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985 a genuinely fantastic ensemble, signifying the essence of Burgundy's noblest varietal. A limited-edition testament to finesse and elegance, it represents a must-have for the perceptive wine enthusiast. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€832.82 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2012 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, disgorged in May 2020 with two grams per liter of dosage, is aging gracefully, rising from the glass with aromas of pear, peach and mirabelle plum mingled with dried apricot and orange oil, overlaid by a subtle dried-fruit top note. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a rich core of fruit and vibrant acidity, its generous and demonstrative profile flowing into a citrus-inflected finish heightened by the cuvée’s non-malolactic style. Predominantly derived from holdings in Avize, it is complemented by fruit from Oger, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€195.82 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Disgorged in January 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, warm bread and honeycomb that are still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement, this is a full-bodied, layered and concentrated Champagne that's vinous and textural, displaying notable depth and mid-palate amplitude that's framed by lively acids and an enlivening pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée derives from a walled 0.4-hectare plot of 60-year-old cordon-pruned vines just behind the winery in Vertus, and only the first and second "serres" of the press are used. |
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Champagne | 2 | 96+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€986.42 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Disgorged in January 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, warm bread and honeycomb that are still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement, this is a full-bodied, layered and concentrated Champagne that's vinous and textural, displaying notable depth and mid-palate amplitude that's framed by lively acids and an enlivening pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée derives from a walled 0.4-hectare plot of 60-year-old cordon-pruned vines just behind the winery in Vertus, and only the first and second "serres" of the press are used. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€431.02 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Disgorged over a year ago with 0.8 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières is a striking Champagne, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, mandarin orange, almonds and buttery pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's layered and muscular, with an immensely concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,224.38 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Disgorged over a year ago with 0.8 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières is a striking Champagne, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, mandarin orange, almonds and buttery pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's layered and muscular, with an immensely concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ. |
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Champagne | 4 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€568.82 |
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Wine Advocate (95)In 2012, severe weather conditions posed significant challenges for the Drappier family; hail impacted almost 70% of their village, and frost hit 20% of the La Grande Sendrée plot. This resulted in a limited yield of the 2012 Brut Grande Sendrée, which has a delicate, deep bouquet with aromas of pear, peach, orchard fruit, baked bread and spices. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it’s a layered and structured, tension-filled but ethereal Champagne with racy acidity. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years. This is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, disgorged with 4.9 grams per liter dosage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€418.57 |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
€328.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€496.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,680.00 |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
€968.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€1,010.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€292.00 |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
€268.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€584.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,625.00 |
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Revel in luxury with the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985, a marvellous vintage from the acclaimed Burgundy house of Doudet Naudin. Established in 1849, Doudet Naudin is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in France. This particular red vinous jewel exemplifies their savoir-faire, meticulously vinified using the exacting methods of the old world. Produced in the prestigious terroir of Vosne Romanee, in the heart of Côte d'Or, it is redolent with intriguing, well-knit aromas typical for the illustrious Pinot Noir, encapsulating delightful notes of red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spices. Immaculate structure and silky tannins make for a harmonious, lingering finish. Maturation in French oak barrels has engendered a beguiling complexity and depth of flavour that make the Doudet Naudin Vosne Romanee 1985 a genuinely fantastic ensemble, signifying the essence of Burgundy's noblest varietal. A limited-edition testament to finesse and elegance, it represents a must-have for the perceptive wine enthusiast. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€675.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2012 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, disgorged in May 2020 with two grams per liter of dosage, is aging gracefully, rising from the glass with aromas of pear, peach and mirabelle plum mingled with dried apricot and orange oil, overlaid by a subtle dried-fruit top note. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a rich core of fruit and vibrant acidity, its generous and demonstrative profile flowing into a citrus-inflected finish heightened by the cuvée’s non-malolactic style. Predominantly derived from holdings in Avize, it is complemented by fruit from Oger, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
In Bond
€160.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Disgorged in January 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, warm bread and honeycomb that are still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement, this is a full-bodied, layered and concentrated Champagne that's vinous and textural, displaying notable depth and mid-palate amplitude that's framed by lively acids and an enlivening pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée derives from a walled 0.4-hectare plot of 60-year-old cordon-pruned vines just behind the winery in Vertus, and only the first and second "serres" of the press are used. |
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Champagne | 2 | 96+ (WA) |
In Bond
€803.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Disgorged in January 2021 with two grams per liter dosage, the 2015 Extra-Brut Premier Cru Clos de l'Abbaye has turned out brilliantly. Wafting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, warm bread and honeycomb that are still a little reserved after its recent disgorgement, this is a full-bodied, layered and concentrated Champagne that's vinous and textural, displaying notable depth and mid-palate amplitude that's framed by lively acids and an enlivening pinpoint mousse, concluding with a long resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée derives from a walled 0.4-hectare plot of 60-year-old cordon-pruned vines just behind the winery in Vertus, and only the first and second "serres" of the press are used. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€356.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Disgorged over a year ago with 0.8 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières is a striking Champagne, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, mandarin orange, almonds and buttery pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's layered and muscular, with an immensely concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,835.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Disgorged over a year ago with 0.8 grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières is a striking Champagne, unwinding in the glass with scents of pear, citrus oil, freshly baked bread, mandarin orange, almonds and buttery pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's layered and muscular, with an immensely concentrated core of fruit, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. As I've written before, this cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ. |
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Champagne | 4 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€455.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)In 2012, severe weather conditions posed significant challenges for the Drappier family; hail impacted almost 70% of their village, and frost hit 20% of the La Grande Sendrée plot. This resulted in a limited yield of the 2012 Brut Grande Sendrée, which has a delicate, deep bouquet with aromas of pear, peach, orchard fruit, baked bread and spices. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it’s a layered and structured, tension-filled but ethereal Champagne with racy acidity. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years. This is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, disgorged with 4.9 grams per liter dosage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€329.00 |
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