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 | 6 | 93 (JA) |
Inc. TAX
€390.96 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)This has punch and mouth-watering juicy acidities. Cheerful, enticiting, blackberry and loganberry fruits, and all is in place to add on further depth over ageing. There is rusticity that speaks of the vintage, but it is charming and this is easy to recommend. Another great vintage at Ormes de Pez, one of the value wines of the year. 45% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€441.56 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2022 Château Ormes De Pez is based on 51% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Rocking levels of black cherries, red plums, spicy wood, and tobacco all emerge from this round, medium to full-bodied, voluptuous, sexy 2022 that's already hard to resist. It's going to have at least two decades of longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€327.07 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A spicy and juicy red with a tight center-palate, medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Vivid and focused. Shows finesse. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€190.54 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A spicy and juicy red with a tight center-palate, medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Vivid and focused. Shows finesse. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,252.76 |
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Showcasing Alsace's unparalleled ability to produce white wines of distinct character, the Ostertag Pinot Gris Zellberg 2010 is a true embodiment of terroir-expressive winemaking. From the hands of acclaimed wine-grower André Ostertag, this organic and biodynamically-farmed wine is expertly crafted from hand-picked grapes grown on the south-east facing slopes of the Zellberg vineyard. Unique to its geographical origin, this masterpiece stands out with its refined balance of supple roundness, subtle minerality, and vibrant acidity. Displaying a vivid gold hue, the Ostertag Pinot Gris Zellberg 2010 unveils a fragrant bouquet of white peach, pear, honeycomb, and a delicate hint of smoke. On the palate, it conjures underlying nuances of spiced apple, almond, and lingering stony minerality — a testament to the complexity achieved from schist, sandstone, and granite soils. Remarkable for its effortless elegance, this Ostertag creation ensures a lingering finish, unveiling layers of taste that capture the very essence of Alsatian winemaking. |
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Alsace | 2 | 92+ (VN) |
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€627.07 |
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Vinous (92+)Light-medium yellow. Vibrant, precise aromas of lime, lemon drop, mint oil, white flowers and botanical herbs. Dense, tactile and dry, conveying a strong impression of inner-mouth energy and dusty stony extract. The wine's palate-coating texture and beautifully integrated acidity prevent it from coming off as hard. But this very long grand cru riesling really merits at least seven or eight years of cellaring. Just a touch of sweetness on the back end. A superb vintage for this cuvee |
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Provence | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€217.92 |
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Vinous (92)Shimmering, onion skin color. Intense red berry, citrus fruit and floral aromas, along with building suggestions of succulent herbs and dusty minerals. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated strawberry, orange pith and honeysuckle flavors that slowly deepen and take on a peachy nuance with aeration. Finishes impressively long and focused, with a repeating mineral note and a late hint of tarragon. - Josh Raynolds |
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Provence | 5 | - |
Inc. TAX
€198.78 |
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Provence | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€100.44 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€980.36 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2009 Pagodes De Cos is a blockbuster that I wish I had more of in the cellar. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot (there’s a small amount of Petit Verdot) brought up in roughly 50% new French oak, its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice. With a huge mid-palate, sweet, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish, it’s an incredibly sexy, satisfying second wine that will keep for another 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€395.99 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2009 Pagodes De Cos is a blockbuster that I wish I had more of in the cellar. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot (there’s a small amount of Petit Verdot) brought up in roughly 50% new French oak, its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice. With a huge mid-palate, sweet, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish, it’s an incredibly sexy, satisfying second wine that will keep for another 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 64 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€305.52 |
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James Suckling (94)Really juicy and delicious on the nose. Enticing. Plum, berry and spice undertones. Some chocolate. Full and very long. Gorgeous focus and finesse. Better in 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€635.06 |
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James Suckling (94)A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€294.72 |
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James Suckling (94)A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€515.06 |
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James Suckling (94)This shows wonderful depth and richness, yet it’s so fresh and vivid with dark berries, dark plums and spice. Full-bodied, balanced and creamy with beautiful flavors and structure. So many spices in this. Only 12% alcohol. Second wine of Château Cos-d’Estournel. Better after 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€705.77 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is so beautiful with very fresh and ripe fruit at the same time. Medium-to full-bodied. Rich and layered. The accessibility and forwardness is so enticing in this second wine. Best Pagodes ever? |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€344.39 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is so beautiful with very fresh and ripe fruit at the same time. Medium-to full-bodied. Rich and layered. The accessibility and forwardness is so enticing in this second wine. Best Pagodes ever? |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JA) |
In Bond
€283.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)This has punch and mouth-watering juicy acidities. Cheerful, enticiting, blackberry and loganberry fruits, and all is in place to add on further depth over ageing. There is rusticity that speaks of the vintage, but it is charming and this is easy to recommend. Another great vintage at Ormes de Pez, one of the value wines of the year. 45% new oak. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (JD) |
In Bond
€322.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)The 2022 Château Ormes De Pez is based on 51% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Rocking levels of black cherries, red plums, spicy wood, and tobacco all emerge from this round, medium to full-bodied, voluptuous, sexy 2022 that's already hard to resist. It's going to have at least two decades of longevity. |
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Bordeaux | 20 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€225.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A spicy and juicy red with a tight center-palate, medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Vivid and focused. Shows finesse. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
€135.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)A spicy and juicy red with a tight center-palate, medium body, creamy tannins and a savory finish. Vivid and focused. Shows finesse. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
€998.00 |
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Showcasing Alsace's unparalleled ability to produce white wines of distinct character, the Ostertag Pinot Gris Zellberg 2010 is a true embodiment of terroir-expressive winemaking. From the hands of acclaimed wine-grower André Ostertag, this organic and biodynamically-farmed wine is expertly crafted from hand-picked grapes grown on the south-east facing slopes of the Zellberg vineyard. Unique to its geographical origin, this masterpiece stands out with its refined balance of supple roundness, subtle minerality, and vibrant acidity. Displaying a vivid gold hue, the Ostertag Pinot Gris Zellberg 2010 unveils a fragrant bouquet of white peach, pear, honeycomb, and a delicate hint of smoke. On the palate, it conjures underlying nuances of spiced apple, almond, and lingering stony minerality — a testament to the complexity achieved from schist, sandstone, and granite soils. Remarkable for its effortless elegance, this Ostertag creation ensures a lingering finish, unveiling layers of taste that capture the very essence of Alsatian winemaking. |
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Alsace | 2 | 92+ (VN) |
In Bond
€475.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Light-medium yellow. Vibrant, precise aromas of lime, lemon drop, mint oil, white flowers and botanical herbs. Dense, tactile and dry, conveying a strong impression of inner-mouth energy and dusty stony extract. The wine's palate-coating texture and beautifully integrated acidity prevent it from coming off as hard. But this very long grand cru riesling really merits at least seven or eight years of cellaring. Just a touch of sweetness on the back end. A superb vintage for this cuvee |
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Provence | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€161.00 |
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Vinous (92)Shimmering, onion skin color. Intense red berry, citrus fruit and floral aromas, along with building suggestions of succulent herbs and dusty minerals. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated strawberry, orange pith and honeysuckle flavors that slowly deepen and take on a peachy nuance with aeration. Finishes impressively long and focused, with a repeating mineral note and a late hint of tarragon. - Josh Raynolds |
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Provence | 5 | - |
In Bond
€147.00 |
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Provence | 1 | - |
In Bond
€80.00 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
€771.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2009 Pagodes De Cos is a blockbuster that I wish I had more of in the cellar. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot (there’s a small amount of Petit Verdot) brought up in roughly 50% new French oak, its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice. With a huge mid-palate, sweet, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish, it’s an incredibly sexy, satisfying second wine that will keep for another 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
€307.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2009 Pagodes De Cos is a blockbuster that I wish I had more of in the cellar. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot (there’s a small amount of Petit Verdot) brought up in roughly 50% new French oak, its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits, spice box, dried flowers and licorice. With a huge mid-palate, sweet, sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish, it’s an incredibly sexy, satisfying second wine that will keep for another 10-15 years. |
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Bordeaux | 64 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
€234.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Really juicy and delicious on the nose. Enticing. Plum, berry and spice undertones. Some chocolate. Full and very long. Gorgeous focus and finesse. Better in 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
€488.00 |
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James Suckling (94)A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
€225.00 |
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James Suckling (94)A red with very deep and intense fruit character, yet rich tannins to back it all up. Full-bodied, layered and powerful. The second wine of Cos d’Estournel is serious again in 2016. Try from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 50 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
€388.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This shows wonderful depth and richness, yet it’s so fresh and vivid with dark berries, dark plums and spice. Full-bodied, balanced and creamy with beautiful flavors and structure. So many spices in this. Only 12% alcohol. Second wine of Château Cos-d’Estournel. Better after 2022. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
€550.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is so beautiful with very fresh and ripe fruit at the same time. Medium-to full-bodied. Rich and layered. The accessibility and forwardness is so enticing in this second wine. Best Pagodes ever? |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
€264.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is so beautiful with very fresh and ripe fruit at the same time. Medium-to full-bodied. Rich and layered. The accessibility and forwardness is so enticing in this second wine. Best Pagodes ever? |
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