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 | - |
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€774.26 |
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Devotees of superbly matured French vintages will adore the Robert Ampeau Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 1995. This opulent Pinot Noir hails from the idyllic commune of Volnay, in the heart of Burgundy. Crafted by famous Burgundy producer Robert Ampeau, whose winemaking tradition dates to the late 18th century, this wine embodies his signature approach of cellaring wines until they achieve optimal maturity before releasing them to the public. The 1995 vintage enjoys a prestigious reputation for its longevity and structure. In the glass, the Robert Ampeau Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 1995 presents a mesmerising ruby hue. Trademark notes of ripe cherries and wild strawberries are punctuated by earthy undertones and a delicate smoky whisper. Its well-structured tannins and vibrant acidity provide an impeccably balanced palate. For the discerning wine aficionado, the Robert Ampeau Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 1995 offers an exquisite opportunity to savour the zenith of Burgundian winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€821.95 |
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Burgundy | 4 | 91-93 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€658.54 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)Full fresh purple. A little oak here, matched by plenty of concentrated fruit. There is good tension on the palate, dark raspberry and plums, enough fruit weight. Drink from 2030-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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€1,581.07 |
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Vinous (91-94)(racked in July) Deep, bright red. Superripe, complex nose melds berries, violet, damp earth and a whiff of balsamic vinegar. Wonderfully silky and suave on entry, then spicy and pure in the middle, with a very fresh black cherry flavor dominating underlying earth and floral notes. This spreads out impressively on the back end, with broad tannins saturating the palate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,593.36 |
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Vinous (92)Good dark, bright red. Dark cherry, bitter chocolate and crushed stone on the nose. Broad, dry and refined, with a sweetness leavened by pungent red berry flavors complicated by spices, pepper and earth. Can't match the fruit intensity and freshness of the young 2012 version but the rising finish boasts glistening, sweet tannins and a sound structure for a graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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€1,204.27 |
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Vinous (91-94)Good medium red. Refined aromas of boysenberry, black cherry, minerals and violet. Subtle, suave and fine-grained, with dark berry and pungent mineral flavors coming across as utterly seamless yet vigorous. Not a fat wine but wonderfully perfumed, gripping and long. Like a mini-2010 in style, and built for a slow and graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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€123.42 |
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Vinous (91-94)Good medium red. Refined aromas of boysenberry, black cherry, minerals and violet. Subtle, suave and fine-grained, with dark berry and pungent mineral flavors coming across as utterly seamless yet vigorous. Not a fat wine but wonderfully perfumed, gripping and long. Like a mini-2010 in style, and built for a slow and graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) |
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€239.48 |
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Decanter (95)Les Cailles is one of the Chevillon brothers' best parcels, planted in the 1930s on a stony site next to Les St-Georges. It's an impressive red showing stony minerality, some vanilla spice and more underlying tannin than you think at first. The acidity drives the finish of the wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
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€839.03 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles wafts from the glass with a lovely bouquet of cassis, plums, dark chocolate, grilled squab and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly layered and complete, it's muscular but refined, with a rich chassis of ripe tannin and an ample core of fruit, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€686.14 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€943.68 |
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Burgundy | 10 | 92-95 (IB) |
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€1,046.14 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)A beautiful mid purple colour with a very enhanced class to the fruit on the nose. This is very complete again with the more rigid structure, little waves of fruit keep pouring across the palate, almost daintily given the power. Drink from 2032-2038. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,483.32 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru has a detailed bouquet with perfumed red cherry, crushed strawberry and raspberry scents that are neatly integrated with the oak. It possesses the generosity and joie-de-vivre common amongst Chevillon’s wines. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of red berry fruit, saline in the mouth with a pinch of spice, dovetailing into a more refined and nuanced finish that shows class and character. Very fine. Tasted at Flint Wines Burgundy 2011 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92+ (WA) |
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€1,190.77 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92+)Offering up aromas of wild blueberries, cassis, dark chocolate and spices, the 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with succulent acids and powdery tannins. This is one of the more charming, immediate premiers crus in the Chevillon cellar. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€1,465.87 |
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Burgundy | 10 | 90-92 (WA) |
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€666.94 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)Aromas of cherries, cassis and rose petal preface the 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, a medium-bodied, supple and floral rendition of this northern Nuits premier cru. It will offer a broad drinking window. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€1,623.07 |
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Vinous (92-94)Chevillon's 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Perrieres is striking. Iron, smoke, dark red fruit and menthol blossom in the glass as the wine fills out beautifully. The 2012 is wonderuflly complete, with great balance of fruit and structure. Readers will have to be patient with the 2012, but it is fabulous. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€604.00 |
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Devotees of superbly matured French vintages will adore the Robert Ampeau Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 1995. This opulent Pinot Noir hails from the idyllic commune of Volnay, in the heart of Burgundy. Crafted by famous Burgundy producer Robert Ampeau, whose winemaking tradition dates to the late 18th century, this wine embodies his signature approach of cellaring wines until they achieve optimal maturity before releasing them to the public. The 1995 vintage enjoys a prestigious reputation for its longevity and structure. In the glass, the Robert Ampeau Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 1995 presents a mesmerising ruby hue. Trademark notes of ripe cherries and wild strawberries are punctuated by earthy undertones and a delicate smoky whisper. Its well-structured tannins and vibrant acidity provide an impeccably balanced palate. For the discerning wine aficionado, the Robert Ampeau Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 1995 offers an exquisite opportunity to savour the zenith of Burgundian winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€681.00 |
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Burgundy | 4 | 91-93 (IB) |
In Bond
€525.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)Full fresh purple. A little oak here, matched by plenty of concentrated fruit. There is good tension on the palate, dark raspberry and plums, enough fruit weight. Drink from 2030-2035. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,270.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)(racked in July) Deep, bright red. Superripe, complex nose melds berries, violet, damp earth and a whiff of balsamic vinegar. Wonderfully silky and suave on entry, then spicy and pure in the middle, with a very fresh black cherry flavor dominating underlying earth and floral notes. This spreads out impressively on the back end, with broad tannins saturating the palate. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,285.00 |
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Vinous (92)Good dark, bright red. Dark cherry, bitter chocolate and crushed stone on the nose. Broad, dry and refined, with a sweetness leavened by pungent red berry flavors complicated by spices, pepper and earth. Can't match the fruit intensity and freshness of the young 2012 version but the rising finish boasts glistening, sweet tannins and a sound structure for a graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€956.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)Good medium red. Refined aromas of boysenberry, black cherry, minerals and violet. Subtle, suave and fine-grained, with dark berry and pungent mineral flavors coming across as utterly seamless yet vigorous. Not a fat wine but wonderfully perfumed, gripping and long. Like a mini-2010 in style, and built for a slow and graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€99.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)Good medium red. Refined aromas of boysenberry, black cherry, minerals and violet. Subtle, suave and fine-grained, with dark berry and pungent mineral flavors coming across as utterly seamless yet vigorous. Not a fat wine but wonderfully perfumed, gripping and long. Like a mini-2010 in style, and built for a slow and graceful evolution in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
€196.00 |
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Decanter (95)Les Cailles is one of the Chevillon brothers' best parcels, planted in the 1930s on a stony site next to Les St-Georges. It's an impressive red showing stony minerality, some vanilla spice and more underlying tannin than you think at first. The acidity drives the finish of the wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) |
In Bond
€677.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles wafts from the glass with a lovely bouquet of cassis, plums, dark chocolate, grilled squab and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly layered and complete, it's muscular but refined, with a rich chassis of ripe tannin and an ample core of fruit, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€548.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€765.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | 92-95 (IB) |
In Bond
€848.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)A beautiful mid purple colour with a very enhanced class to the fruit on the nose. This is very complete again with the more rigid structure, little waves of fruit keep pouring across the palate, almost daintily given the power. Drink from 2032-2038. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,190.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Chaignots 1er Cru has a detailed bouquet with perfumed red cherry, crushed strawberry and raspberry scents that are neatly integrated with the oak. It possesses the generosity and joie-de-vivre common amongst Chevillon’s wines. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of red berry fruit, saline in the mouth with a pinch of spice, dovetailing into a more refined and nuanced finish that shows class and character. Very fine. Tasted at Flint Wines Burgundy 2011 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92+ (WA) |
In Bond
€955.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92+)Offering up aromas of wild blueberries, cassis, dark chocolate and spices, the 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with succulent acids and powdery tannins. This is one of the more charming, immediate premiers crus in the Chevillon cellar. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€1,174.00 |
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Burgundy | 10 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
€532.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)Aromas of cherries, cassis and rose petal preface the 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, a medium-bodied, supple and floral rendition of this northern Nuits premier cru. It will offer a broad drinking window. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,305.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Chevillon's 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Perrieres is striking. Iron, smoke, dark red fruit and menthol blossom in the glass as the wine fills out beautifully. The 2012 is wonderuflly complete, with great balance of fruit and structure. Readers will have to be patient with the 2012, but it is fabulous. |
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