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 | 90 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€638.77 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Offers blackberry and black licorice on the nose, turning to light jam. Full-bodied, with lovely, silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Beautiful and refined. Best after 2012. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€332.72 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried rose petal all add complexity. In 2016 Gloria is a real head-turner. It should be a fabulous value as well. There is not much else to say. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€581.28 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried rose petal all add complexity. In 2016 Gloria is a real head-turner. It should be a fabulous value as well. There is not much else to say. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€262.08 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2017 Gloria is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. A rush of bright red cherry and plum fruit, blood orange, iron, dried flowers and mint gives the 2017 its sense of energy. Medium in body and full of character, Gloria is one of the highlights of the vintage. Don't miss it. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-96 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€247.19 |
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Wine Spectator (93-96)There's lots here, with raspberry, blackberry, currant and blueberry fruit all playing a role, along with lively briar and licorice snap notes. An apple wood frame keeps the elements in line. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-96 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€259.19 |
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Wine Spectator (93-96)There's lots here, with raspberry, blackberry, currant and blueberry fruit all playing a role, along with lively briar and licorice snap notes. An apple wood frame keeps the elements in line. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€634.06 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Tasted blind. Complex nose with savoury layers. Aromatic ink. Smooth and polished. Lovely balance with really lively energy. Nothing forced. Very long. Almost pretty! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€247.43 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Tasted blind. Complex nose with savoury layers. Aromatic ink. Smooth and polished. Lovely balance with really lively energy. Nothing forced. Very long. Almost pretty! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€640.56 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2020 Gloria is another Saint-Julien with an unapologetically backward nose, yet it has razor-sharp delineation and superb mineralité. It's just tightly coiled at the moment. Very harmonious, the palate is medium-bodied and satiny in texture, with sapid black fruit and a precocious yet beautifully controlled and persistent finish. Outstanding. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€238.08 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2020 Gloria is another Saint-Julien with an unapologetically backward nose, yet it has razor-sharp delineation and superb mineralité. It's just tightly coiled at the moment. Very harmonious, the palate is medium-bodied and satiny in texture, with sapid black fruit and a precocious yet beautifully controlled and persistent finish. Outstanding. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€285.29 |
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James Suckling (92-93)I like the firmness and polish to this, with medium body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Racy and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€529.46 |
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James Suckling (92-93)I like the firmness and polish to this, with medium body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Racy and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€225.12 |
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James Suckling (92-93)I like the firmness and polish to this, with medium body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Racy and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€271.92 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2022 Gloria has an engaging and complex nose: black fruit, touches of blueberry, welcome estuarine scents, almost seaweed-like. Well defined, and the oak here is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, well judged acidity, gains weight towards the finish but it maintains superb delineation and focus. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London. |
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Bordeaux | 200 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€212.14 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2023 Gloria is a total delight. Medium in body and vibrant, with terrific energy, the 2023 is seriously impressive. It is easily one of the sleepers of this vintage. Blood orange, crushed flowers and cinnamon weave through a core of red-toned fruit. There's a fair amount of Merlot in the blend, which adds to the wine's open-knit character. What a total delight. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WS) |
In Bond
€495.00 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Offers blackberry and black licorice on the nose, turning to light jam. Full-bodied, with lovely, silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Beautiful and refined. Best after 2012. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€263.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried rose petal all add complexity. In 2016 Gloria is a real head-turner. It should be a fabulous value as well. There is not much else to say. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€463.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried rose petal all add complexity. In 2016 Gloria is a real head-turner. It should be a fabulous value as well. There is not much else to say. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€197.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2017 Gloria is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. A rush of bright red cherry and plum fruit, blood orange, iron, dried flowers and mint gives the 2017 its sense of energy. Medium in body and full of character, Gloria is one of the highlights of the vintage. Don't miss it. Tasted two times. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-96 (WS) |
In Bond
€183.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93-96)There's lots here, with raspberry, blackberry, currant and blueberry fruit all playing a role, along with lively briar and licorice snap notes. An apple wood frame keeps the elements in line. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-96 (WS) |
In Bond
€193.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93-96)There's lots here, with raspberry, blackberry, currant and blueberry fruit all playing a role, along with lively briar and licorice snap notes. An apple wood frame keeps the elements in line. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
€484.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Tasted blind. Complex nose with savoury layers. Aromatic ink. Smooth and polished. Lovely balance with really lively energy. Nothing forced. Very long. Almost pretty! |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
€184.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Tasted blind. Complex nose with savoury layers. Aromatic ink. Smooth and polished. Lovely balance with really lively energy. Nothing forced. Very long. Almost pretty! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€491.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2020 Gloria is another Saint-Julien with an unapologetically backward nose, yet it has razor-sharp delineation and superb mineralité. It's just tightly coiled at the moment. Very harmonious, the palate is medium-bodied and satiny in texture, with sapid black fruit and a precocious yet beautifully controlled and persistent finish. Outstanding. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€177.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2020 Gloria is another Saint-Julien with an unapologetically backward nose, yet it has razor-sharp delineation and superb mineralité. It's just tightly coiled at the moment. Very harmonious, the palate is medium-bodied and satiny in texture, with sapid black fruit and a precocious yet beautifully controlled and persistent finish. Outstanding. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€224.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)I like the firmness and polish to this, with medium body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Racy and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€400.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)I like the firmness and polish to this, with medium body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Racy and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€167.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)I like the firmness and polish to this, with medium body, creamy tannins and a delicious finish. Racy and refined. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€206.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2022 Gloria has an engaging and complex nose: black fruit, touches of blueberry, welcome estuarine scents, almost seaweed-like. Well defined, and the oak here is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, well judged acidity, gains weight towards the finish but it maintains superb delineation and focus. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London. |
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Bordeaux | 200 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€153.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2023 Gloria is a total delight. Medium in body and vibrant, with terrific energy, the 2023 is seriously impressive. It is easily one of the sleepers of this vintage. Blood orange, crushed flowers and cinnamon weave through a core of red-toned fruit. There's a fair amount of Merlot in the blend, which adds to the wine's open-knit character. What a total delight. |
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