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 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€922.13 |
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Vinous (91-93)(Rouget ages his crus in 100% new oak): Bright red. Aromas of redcurrant, spicy oak and violet. Dense and sappy in the mouth, offering attractive spicy lift to the cranberry and redcurrant flavors. Subtler and finer than the village wine, and showing a firm mineral underpinning, but also oakier in the early going. This will need patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,047.55 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts 1er Cru, matured entirely in new oak, offers a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that is harmonious yet reserved, revealing hints of mushroom and sous-bois in the background. The lightly spiced palate is smooth on the entry, offering silky tannin and a fine bead of acidity, leading to a precise, harmonious finish. Hints of cassis and crushed stone linger on the finish. A classy Les Beaumonts. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€5,709.58 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€5,985.07 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€2,242.54 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village is perfumed, floral and pure on the nose with wilted violet petals infusing the red fruit - très Vosne. The palate is silky smooth with a fine body. This sample is taken from a new barrel so it has some François Frères imprint on the finish, but there is appreciable focus and length. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€3,529.32 |
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Provence | 6 | - |
Inc. TAX
€161.28 |
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The Enchanters Songe d'Or 2014 is a divine nectar crafted by the experts from the lush vineyards of Bordeaux, France. This exquisite wine has been methodically aged for 12 months in French oak barrels which bestow upon it a complex amalgamation of flavours. Striking notes of ripe summer fruits entwined with a hint of vanilla and clove, lend the wine a distinguished, mouthwatering palette that is seductively smooth yet richly layered. The producer, Enchanters, a renowned name in the world of fine wines, is committed to maintaining the tradition of precision and patience required in crafting unrivalled wines. For the Songe d'Or 2014, they have meticulously picked the finest blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, creating an immaculate harmony that bursts into an elegant finish. Relish the superb craftsmanship of the Enchanters Songe d'Or 2014, a true testament to the art of vinification and the enchanting delicacy of Bordeaux's terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94+ (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€374.26 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)One of the riper, more powerful wines in the vintage, the 2017 Enclos Tourmaline boasts a deep purple color as well as a monster bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, plums, roasted herbs, and candied violets. Structured, tannic, full-bodied, and in need of a solid 4-5 years (or more) of bottle age, it should be one of the longer-lived wines in the vintage from Pomerol. This cuvee comes from a miniscule one-hectare plot, just beside Chateau Clinet, that prior to 2012 belonged to Chateau La Patache. It was purchased in 2012 by Hong Kong financer Peter Kwok and it’s been up with the top wines of the vintage ever since. The wine is always 100% Merlot, aged 20 months all in new barrels, and it hit 14.5% natural alcohol. There are a tiny 2,000 bottles produced. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96-99 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€413.39 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)From a miniscule one-hectare parcel right across from Clinet, on the upper plateau of Pomerol, the 2018 Enclos Tourmaline is a blockbuster in the making, and I suspect it’s going to give the 2016 a run for its money. Checking in as a 100% Merlot raised in new oak, which hit 14.7% natural alcohol, this inky color blockbuster boasts a massive bouquet of black fruits, smoke herbs, chocolate, and damp earth. It shows a more floral edge with time in the glass and it’s full-bodied, concentrated, and plush on the palate, with sweet tannins. It’s certainly one of the sexiest wines in this terrific vintage. Hats off to vineyard manager and winemaker Jérôme Aguirre as well as consultant Michel Rolland for another brilliant wine in the making. Tasted twice. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€464.26 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The 2019 Enclos Tourmaline is a tiny production Pomerol coming from a one-hectare vineyard beside Clinet. It's a rich, powerful, yet incredibly elegant Pomerol that does everything right, offering beautiful cassis and darker cherry fruits, notes of cedarwood, spicy oak, and chocolate, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and a great finish. It marries opulence with finesse perfectly and is one heck of an impressive Pomerol that can be drunk any time over the coming 25 years or so. Pomerol was one of the standout appellations in 2019, and this shows it. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€374.26 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A solid young wine with plums, dark cherries and a hint of coffee. Medium to full body with a beautiful finish. Tannic and solid. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€631.06 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Fidès is a gorgeously textured, full-bodied wine that seduces you with its ripe, rich fruit. It's a wine that focuses on mouthfeel rather than aroma. It offers an attractive, bitter grip on the finish, masses of freshness and subtle oak-derived character. My only complaint is that the alcohol seems a little warm on the finish. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,163.89 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€727.43 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,577.77 |
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Burgundy | 6 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€765.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(Rouget ages his crus in 100% new oak): Bright red. Aromas of redcurrant, spicy oak and violet. Dense and sappy in the mouth, offering attractive spicy lift to the cranberry and redcurrant flavors. Subtler and finer than the village wine, and showing a firm mineral underpinning, but also oakier in the early going. This will need patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€869.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts 1er Cru, matured entirely in new oak, offers a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that is harmonious yet reserved, revealing hints of mushroom and sous-bois in the background. The lightly spiced palate is smooth on the entry, offering silky tannin and a fine bead of acidity, leading to a precise, harmonious finish. Hints of cassis and crushed stone linger on the finish. A classy Les Beaumonts. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€4,735.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€4,940.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,845.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village is perfumed, floral and pure on the nose with wilted violet petals infusing the red fruit - très Vosne. The palate is silky smooth with a fine body. This sample is taken from a new barrel so it has some François Frères imprint on the finish, but there is appreciable focus and length. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€2,895.00 |
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Provence | 6 | - |
In Bond
€113.00 |
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The Enchanters Songe d'Or 2014 is a divine nectar crafted by the experts from the lush vineyards of Bordeaux, France. This exquisite wine has been methodically aged for 12 months in French oak barrels which bestow upon it a complex amalgamation of flavours. Striking notes of ripe summer fruits entwined with a hint of vanilla and clove, lend the wine a distinguished, mouthwatering palette that is seductively smooth yet richly layered. The producer, Enchanters, a renowned name in the world of fine wines, is committed to maintaining the tradition of precision and patience required in crafting unrivalled wines. For the Songe d'Or 2014, they have meticulously picked the finest blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, creating an immaculate harmony that bursts into an elegant finish. Relish the superb craftsmanship of the Enchanters Songe d'Or 2014, a true testament to the art of vinification and the enchanting delicacy of Bordeaux's terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94+ (JD) |
In Bond
€300.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)One of the riper, more powerful wines in the vintage, the 2017 Enclos Tourmaline boasts a deep purple color as well as a monster bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, plums, roasted herbs, and candied violets. Structured, tannic, full-bodied, and in need of a solid 4-5 years (or more) of bottle age, it should be one of the longer-lived wines in the vintage from Pomerol. This cuvee comes from a miniscule one-hectare plot, just beside Chateau Clinet, that prior to 2012 belonged to Chateau La Patache. It was purchased in 2012 by Hong Kong financer Peter Kwok and it’s been up with the top wines of the vintage ever since. The wine is always 100% Merlot, aged 20 months all in new barrels, and it hit 14.5% natural alcohol. There are a tiny 2,000 bottles produced. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96-99 (JD) |
In Bond
€333.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)From a miniscule one-hectare parcel right across from Clinet, on the upper plateau of Pomerol, the 2018 Enclos Tourmaline is a blockbuster in the making, and I suspect it’s going to give the 2016 a run for its money. Checking in as a 100% Merlot raised in new oak, which hit 14.7% natural alcohol, this inky color blockbuster boasts a massive bouquet of black fruits, smoke herbs, chocolate, and damp earth. It shows a more floral edge with time in the glass and it’s full-bodied, concentrated, and plush on the palate, with sweet tannins. It’s certainly one of the sexiest wines in this terrific vintage. Hats off to vineyard manager and winemaker Jérôme Aguirre as well as consultant Michel Rolland for another brilliant wine in the making. Tasted twice. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
€375.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The 2019 Enclos Tourmaline is a tiny production Pomerol coming from a one-hectare vineyard beside Clinet. It's a rich, powerful, yet incredibly elegant Pomerol that does everything right, offering beautiful cassis and darker cherry fruits, notes of cedarwood, spicy oak, and chocolate, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and a great finish. It marries opulence with finesse perfectly and is one heck of an impressive Pomerol that can be drunk any time over the coming 25 years or so. Pomerol was one of the standout appellations in 2019, and this shows it. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
€300.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A solid young wine with plums, dark cherries and a hint of coffee. Medium to full body with a beautiful finish. Tannic and solid. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€504.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Fidès is a gorgeously textured, full-bodied wine that seduces you with its ripe, rich fruit. It's a wine that focuses on mouthfeel rather than aroma. It offers an attractive, bitter grip on the finish, masses of freshness and subtle oak-derived character. My only complaint is that the alcohol seems a little warm on the finish. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
€960.00 |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
In Bond
€584.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,295.00 |
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