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 | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,573.68 |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€139.92 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The 2016 Nove is the top wine from Lamothe-Bergeron. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, espresso, leather, licorice and a generous sheen of new oak give the Nove its distinctly lush, powerful feel. I would give the 2016 a year or two in bottle to help the oak integrate a bit further. |
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Bordeaux | 30 | - |
Inc. TAX
€195.34 |
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Lamothe-Bouscaut 2020 exemplifies the estate’s commitment to excellence in Pessac-Léognan. Crafted from meticulously selected Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes harvested from premier terroirs, this vintage showcases the region’s distinctive gravelly soils. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a precise maceration process to extract optimal flavour and colour. Following fermentation, it is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of vanilla and toast while preserving its vibrant acidity. The 2020 vintage reflects Lamothe-Bouscaut’s dedication to sustainable viticulture, ensuring each bottle embodies elegance and complexity. With its harmonious structure and refined tannins, Lamothe-Bouscaut 2020 is a testament to the producer’s legacy and the exceptional character of Pessac-Léognan wines. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, this wine promises an unforgettable tasting experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€336.24 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€472.75 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,271.01 |
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Burgundy | 3 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€5,182.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Unwinding in the glass with notes of Anjou pear, spring flowers, blanched almonds, citrus zest and white peach, the 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets is full-bodied, deep and incisive, with a layered but tight-knit core that's built around racy acids and chalky dry extract, concluding with a long, searingly mineral finish. This might be the finest wine produced at Domaine Lamy-Caillat to date. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€4,642.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out brilliantly, revealing an incipiently complex bouquet featuring scents of white flowers, Anjou pear, fresh peach, fresh pastry and flinty reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it's a lively, concentrated wine with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a lively, saline finish. Inherently more open and immediate than the superb 2017 rendition, it will nevertheless merit and reward some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€5,187.66 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€5,451.72 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs Gain 1er Cru has a gorgeous, quite saline, chalky bouquet that offers praline and light lemon curd aromas. The palate is well balanced with touches of walnut and nutmeg filtering though the citrus fruit, and quite Meursault-like toward the spicy finish, which lingers long in the mouth. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€366.24 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€2,008.54 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Saint-Aubin En L’Ébaupin, which comes from a steep slope that tends to become very cool at night, has a well defined, crushed stone and white flower scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening, good weight with seductive almond and yellow plum notes surfacing on the finish. Long and spicy, stem ginger aftertaste here - excellent. This is one of Sébastien Caillat’s favourite wines at this early stage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€605.48 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€240.48 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Bright and vivid with blackcurrants, dried flowers and hints of spice to the energetic fruit. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and a long finish. Very well done. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,290.00 |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€96.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The 2016 Nove is the top wine from Lamothe-Bergeron. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, espresso, leather, licorice and a generous sheen of new oak give the Nove its distinctly lush, powerful feel. I would give the 2016 a year or two in bottle to help the oak integrate a bit further. |
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Bordeaux | 30 | - |
In Bond
€139.00 |
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Lamothe-Bouscaut 2020 exemplifies the estate’s commitment to excellence in Pessac-Léognan. Crafted from meticulously selected Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes harvested from premier terroirs, this vintage showcases the region’s distinctive gravelly soils. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a precise maceration process to extract optimal flavour and colour. Following fermentation, it is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of vanilla and toast while preserving its vibrant acidity. The 2020 vintage reflects Lamothe-Bouscaut’s dedication to sustainable viticulture, ensuring each bottle embodies elegance and complexity. With its harmonious structure and refined tannins, Lamothe-Bouscaut 2020 is a testament to the producer’s legacy and the exceptional character of Pessac-Léognan wines. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, this wine promises an unforgettable tasting experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€277.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€390.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,870.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€4,300.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Unwinding in the glass with notes of Anjou pear, spring flowers, blanched almonds, citrus zest and white peach, the 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets is full-bodied, deep and incisive, with a layered but tight-knit core that's built around racy acids and chalky dry extract, concluding with a long, searingly mineral finish. This might be the finest wine produced at Domaine Lamy-Caillat to date. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€3,850.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out brilliantly, revealing an incipiently complex bouquet featuring scents of white flowers, Anjou pear, fresh peach, fresh pastry and flinty reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it's a lively, concentrated wine with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a lively, saline finish. Inherently more open and immediate than the superb 2017 rendition, it will nevertheless merit and reward some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
€4,300.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€4,520.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs Gain 1er Cru has a gorgeous, quite saline, chalky bouquet that offers praline and light lemon curd aromas. The palate is well balanced with touches of walnut and nutmeg filtering though the citrus fruit, and quite Meursault-like toward the spicy finish, which lingers long in the mouth. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€302.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,650.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2019 Saint-Aubin En L’Ébaupin, which comes from a steep slope that tends to become very cool at night, has a well defined, crushed stone and white flower scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening, good weight with seductive almond and yellow plum notes surfacing on the finish. Long and spicy, stem ginger aftertaste here - excellent. This is one of Sébastien Caillat’s favourite wines at this early stage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
€459.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
€179.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Bright and vivid with blackcurrants, dried flowers and hints of spice to the energetic fruit. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and a long finish. Very well done. |
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