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What to Buy
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Bordeaux | 10 | - |
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€231.34 |
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Hailing from the prestige of Bordeaux's Graves region, Couhins 2020 is a magnificent testament to the winemaking prowess that continues to define France's coveted vineyards. Produced meticulously by the esteemed Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), it's a wine that demonstrates an exacting balance between innovation and tradition. The Couhins 2020 embodies an alluring array of aromatic white peach, ripe pear, and subtly integrated oak, displaying a classic wine profile with a modern twist. The terroir's unique gravelly soils together with the exceptional 2020 vintage's notable climate conditions enticingly manifest in each bottle. A marvellously textured palate embraces the harmonious melding of orchard fruits, vivacious acidity, and a whisper of mineral sensation. The Couhins 2020 continually leaves an indelible impression amongst seasoned oenophiles for its outstanding value and superb ageing potential, effortlessly rising as a remarkable expression of Bordeaux's beloved Pessac-Léognan appellation. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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€179.74 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2022 Couhins is fabulous. Aromatic and vibrant, with more linear energy than size, Couhins is super-classic. In 2022, it is a bit richer than in most years, but its essential savory drive is still very much in evidence. The long finish is striking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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€457.87 |
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Exuding French elegance, Couhins Blanc 2016 is a compelling redefinition of excellence in viticulture. This White Bordeaux varietal is meticulously crafted in Pessac-Léognan, a lauded subregion of Graves. Couhins Blanc 2016 is from Château Couhins, a producer bestowed with Cru Classé status for its white wine. The exceptional terroir, with gravelly soil interspersed with clay, deftly infuses complex flavour profiles into the wine. The vintage underwent meticulous vinification, with the savvy use of oak for ageing balancing the vivacious Sauvignon Blanc’s acidity, and eliciting a resinous, toasty charm. This bestows the Couhins Blanc 2016 with a multifaceted character, marrying ripe citrus fruits and acacia flower undertones, robed in creaminess from the judicious malolactic fermentation. A stellar embodiment of the Château's commitment to traditional viticultural methods, every sip reaffirms the calibre of Couhins Blanc 2016, an absolute delight for the discerning palate. This is not just a wine, but a symphony of craftsmanship in a bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (WCI) |
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€207.59 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (93)Fresh, bright, crisp, green apples, flowers, white peach and yellow citrus with a hint of underbrush come through easily on the nose and energetic, fresh, lemon-centric palate. Drink from 2022-2034. |
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Rhone | 30 | - |
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€326.14 |
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The Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux 2022 exemplifies the distinguished character of Northern Rhône Syrah. Produced by Domaine Coulet, a revered name in Cornas, this vintage benefits from meticulously selected Brise Cailloux vineyard parcels, renowned for their unique schist soils. Hand-harvested grapes undergo cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s purity and vibrant fruit expressions. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its complexity with nuanced spice and robust tannins. The 2022 harvest showcases deep aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and subtle hints of pepper, leading to a full-bodied palate with silky textures and a persistent finish. Domaine Coulet's commitment to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques ensures that each bottle of Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux 2022 delivers exceptional depth and elegance, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking fine Cornas expressions. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€101.95 |
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Hailing from France's Northern Rhône Valley, Coulet Cornas Terrasses du Serre 2009 is a supreme example of old-world winemaking. Cultivated by the illustrious Matthieu Barret, a third-generation vigneron known for his organic and biodynamic techniques, this fine wine boasts the heritage of Coulet's esteemed parcels planted in Cornas’ famed Terrasses du Serre. Created from hand-harvested 100% Syrah grapes, its creation involved indigenous yeasts for natural fermentation. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels, the Coulet Cornas Terrasses du Serre 2009 matured quietly, imbued with complexity and depth. Its ruby red hue leads to a nuanced bouquet of crushed blackberries and violets underscored by smoky undertones. The palate experiences a beautiful fusion of rich dark fruit, fresh acidity, and foundation of refined tannins, concluding with an enduring finish. Each sip of Coulet Cornas Terrasses du Serre 2009 delivers a timeless expression of terroir, reflecting the ideal synergy of grape, soil, and climate of the Rhône Valley. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€170.88 |
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The Couly-Dutheil Clos de l'Echo Chinon 2014 is an exalted red wine from the renowned Loire Valley of France. This exceptional vintage, produced by esteemed vigneron Couly-Dutheil, is carefully crafted from the sumptuous Cabernet Franc grape variety, epitomising the quintessence of Chinon wines. At its heart, raw power meets elegant restraint. Revered for its broad, rich bouquet accentuated by earthy undertones of truffle and mushroom, it is also flavoured with fragrant red fruits, spice, and an invigorating mineral edge. Expertly matured in oak barrels, the wine boasts a beautiful body with a velvety texture and impressive longevity. The vineyard itself, the legendary Clos de l'Echo, is drenched in rich history and its sloping terraces capture the unique "terroir" which nurtures and blossoms such a fine concoction. The Couly-Dutheil Clos de l'Echo Chinon 2014 is a confident expression of mastery over viticulture, offering an unforgettable wine-drinking experience. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WS) |
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€518.86 |
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Wine Spectator (94)This sports some seriously delicious plum, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, inlaid with ample brambly grip and backed by lively anise and tar accents on the finish. Vivacious. Best from 2019 through 2029. 200 cases imported. |
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Rhone | 11 | 94 (VN) |
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€222.23 |
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Vinous (94)Dark violet color. Ripe dark berries, pungent flowers, licorice and cracked pepper on the expressive nose. Juicy and broad on entry, offering bitter cherry, black raspberry and baking spice flavors and a sweetening vanilla flourish. Round, polished tannins emerge slowly on a very long, smoky finish that strongly echoes the berry and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 5 | 95-97 (WA) |
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€396.95 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The utterly profound 2015 Cornas La Sabarotte comes from a terrific lieu-dit located in the heart of the appellation and is brought up all in new French oak. Its deep purple/blue color is followed by incredible notes of black raspberries, blueberries, spring flowers, caramelized meats and licorice. Deep, full-bodied, utterly seamless and profound on the palate, with building, sweet tannin, it's a tour de force that will have two decades or more of longevity! |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
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€102.84 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)The 2017 Cornas La Sabarotte is similarly purple-colored and boasts more black fruits, spice, chocolate, and dried soil/earthy notes. It's full-bodied, powerful and rounded, with a terrific sense of balance and purity paired with ample meatiness, density, and classic full-throttle Cornas character. It might just rival the 2016, which is saying something. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
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€455.03 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)The 2017 Cornas La Sabarotte is similarly purple-colored and boasts more black fruits, spice, chocolate, and dried soil/earthy notes. It's full-bodied, powerful and rounded, with a terrific sense of balance and purity paired with ample meatiness, density, and classic full-throttle Cornas character. It might just rival the 2016, which is saying something. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
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€440.63 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)The 2018 Cornas La Sabarotte sees the most new oak (100% actually) and comes from a rocky, granitic southeast facing lieu-dit and vines planted mostly in 1947. Despite the new oak élevage, you wouldn't know it by tasting it. It offers a monster bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, roasted meats, ground pepper, and chocolate, with plenty of classic Cornas meatiness and minerality. Powerful, full-bodied, and opulent on the palate, with a stacked mid-palate, it’s certainly the biggest, richest wine in the lineup. It's going to take 7-8 years for this to shed its considerable baby fat. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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€123.24 |
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Vinous (96-98)Glass-staining ruby color. Vibrant, mineral-accented black and blue fruits, olive, exotic spices and a potent violet note on the intensely perfumed nose. Palate-staining blackberry, bitter cherry, licorice and vanilla flavors display sharp detail and become sweeter as the wine opens up. A spicy, extremely long and chewy finish features quickly building tannins that play surprisingly well with the wine's sappy, clinging dark fruit character. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€135.55 |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€125.95 |
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Vinous (92)Glass-staining ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark fruit, incense and olive, and a smoky mineral flourish gains power with air. Shows very good depth as well as energy on the palate, offering densely packed blackberry and cherry liqueur flavors sharpened by a jolt of juicy acidity. In a rich yet lively style, showing impressive focus, youthfully chewy tannins and a very long, dark-fruit-driven finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
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€123.24 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)From a cooler terroir in the northern part of the appellation, the 2017 Cornas Les Eygats is another brilliant example of this wine and the vintage. Thrilling crème de cassis, blueberry, and blackberry fruit notes give way to more ground pepper, granite-like minerality and liquid violet notes with time in the glass. Deep, rich, incredibly sexy, and voluptuous, it has remarkable purity of fruit, a supple, layered, sexy texture, and no hard edges. It's a brilliant, brilliant wine from this great estate. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
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€278.63 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)From a cooler terroir in the northern part of the appellation, the 2017 Cornas Les Eygats is another brilliant example of this wine and the vintage. Thrilling crème de cassis, blueberry, and blackberry fruit notes give way to more ground pepper, granite-like minerality and liquid violet notes with time in the glass. Deep, rich, incredibly sexy, and voluptuous, it has remarkable purity of fruit, a supple, layered, sexy texture, and no hard edges. It's a brilliant, brilliant wine from this great estate. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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€304.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)From a cooler parcel of pure granite soils, the 2018 Cornas Les Eygats is probably the most classic Cornas in the lineup (although these all have plenty of Cornas character) with its more mineral, iron, and almost bloody style. Loaded with massive amounts of blue and black fruits, violets, and crushed rock nuances, this full-bodied, multi-dimensional, seamless Cornas has polished tannins, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. This broad, expansive, sexy Cornas should drink well for 20+ years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€435.59 |
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Vinous (96)Deep violet color. Displays expansive, oak-spiced dark berry preserve, candied licorice, smoked meat and potpourri aromas with a bright, mineral overtone. The mineral note repeats on the palate, which features vibrant blueberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and mocha flavors that slowly open up with aeration. Closes impressively long and smoky, with reverberating minerality and building tannins. 50% new oak. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
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€353.74 |
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Rhone | 3 | 93-95+ (WA) |
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€547.87 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95+)The inky black/blue-colored 2015 Saint Joseph Les Royes from the Courbis team was brought up in one-third each of new, once and twice-used barrels. It offers sensational notes of crème de cassis toasted bread, licorice and pen ink in a massive, rich, concentrated, layered style that is shocking in its depth and richness. It's a crazy good St Joseph. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€2,013.36 |
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Vinous (92)Good deep red. Slightly roasted red fruits and dried spices on the nose and palate. Sweet, thick and mouthfilling; almost Rhône-like in its ripeness without coming across as heavy. Finishes with noble tannins, excellent length and surprising vinosity. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | - |
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€169.00 |
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Hailing from the prestige of Bordeaux's Graves region, Couhins 2020 is a magnificent testament to the winemaking prowess that continues to define France's coveted vineyards. Produced meticulously by the esteemed Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), it's a wine that demonstrates an exacting balance between innovation and tradition. The Couhins 2020 embodies an alluring array of aromatic white peach, ripe pear, and subtly integrated oak, displaying a classic wine profile with a modern twist. The terroir's unique gravelly soils together with the exceptional 2020 vintage's notable climate conditions enticingly manifest in each bottle. A marvellously textured palate embraces the harmonious melding of orchard fruits, vivacious acidity, and a whisper of mineral sensation. The Couhins 2020 continually leaves an indelible impression amongst seasoned oenophiles for its outstanding value and superb ageing potential, effortlessly rising as a remarkable expression of Bordeaux's beloved Pessac-Léognan appellation. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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€126.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2022 Couhins is fabulous. Aromatic and vibrant, with more linear energy than size, Couhins is super-classic. In 2022, it is a bit richer than in most years, but its essential savory drive is still very much in evidence. The long finish is striking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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€334.00 |
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Exuding French elegance, Couhins Blanc 2016 is a compelling redefinition of excellence in viticulture. This White Bordeaux varietal is meticulously crafted in Pessac-Léognan, a lauded subregion of Graves. Couhins Blanc 2016 is from Château Couhins, a producer bestowed with Cru Classé status for its white wine. The exceptional terroir, with gravelly soil interspersed with clay, deftly infuses complex flavour profiles into the wine. The vintage underwent meticulous vinification, with the savvy use of oak for ageing balancing the vivacious Sauvignon Blanc’s acidity, and eliciting a resinous, toasty charm. This bestows the Couhins Blanc 2016 with a multifaceted character, marrying ripe citrus fruits and acacia flower undertones, robed in creaminess from the judicious malolactic fermentation. A stellar embodiment of the Château's commitment to traditional viticultural methods, every sip reaffirms the calibre of Couhins Blanc 2016, an absolute delight for the discerning palate. This is not just a wine, but a symphony of craftsmanship in a bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (WCI) |
In Bond
€150.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (93)Fresh, bright, crisp, green apples, flowers, white peach and yellow citrus with a hint of underbrush come through easily on the nose and energetic, fresh, lemon-centric palate. Drink from 2022-2034. |
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Rhone | 30 | - |
In Bond
€248.00 |
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The Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux 2022 exemplifies the distinguished character of Northern Rhône Syrah. Produced by Domaine Coulet, a revered name in Cornas, this vintage benefits from meticulously selected Brise Cailloux vineyard parcels, renowned for their unique schist soils. Hand-harvested grapes undergo cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s purity and vibrant fruit expressions. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its complexity with nuanced spice and robust tannins. The 2022 harvest showcases deep aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and subtle hints of pepper, leading to a full-bodied palate with silky textures and a persistent finish. Domaine Coulet's commitment to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques ensures that each bottle of Coulet Cornas Brise Cailloux 2022 delivers exceptional depth and elegance, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking fine Cornas expressions. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€81.00 |
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Hailing from France's Northern Rhône Valley, Coulet Cornas Terrasses du Serre 2009 is a supreme example of old-world winemaking. Cultivated by the illustrious Matthieu Barret, a third-generation vigneron known for his organic and biodynamic techniques, this fine wine boasts the heritage of Coulet's esteemed parcels planted in Cornas’ famed Terrasses du Serre. Created from hand-harvested 100% Syrah grapes, its creation involved indigenous yeasts for natural fermentation. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels, the Coulet Cornas Terrasses du Serre 2009 matured quietly, imbued with complexity and depth. Its ruby red hue leads to a nuanced bouquet of crushed blackberries and violets underscored by smoky undertones. The palate experiences a beautiful fusion of rich dark fruit, fresh acidity, and foundation of refined tannins, concluding with an enduring finish. Each sip of Coulet Cornas Terrasses du Serre 2009 delivers a timeless expression of terroir, reflecting the ideal synergy of grape, soil, and climate of the Rhône Valley. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€121.00 |
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The Couly-Dutheil Clos de l'Echo Chinon 2014 is an exalted red wine from the renowned Loire Valley of France. This exceptional vintage, produced by esteemed vigneron Couly-Dutheil, is carefully crafted from the sumptuous Cabernet Franc grape variety, epitomising the quintessence of Chinon wines. At its heart, raw power meets elegant restraint. Revered for its broad, rich bouquet accentuated by earthy undertones of truffle and mushroom, it is also flavoured with fragrant red fruits, spice, and an invigorating mineral edge. Expertly matured in oak barrels, the wine boasts a beautiful body with a velvety texture and impressive longevity. The vineyard itself, the legendary Clos de l'Echo, is drenched in rich history and its sloping terraces capture the unique "terroir" which nurtures and blossoms such a fine concoction. The Couly-Dutheil Clos de l'Echo Chinon 2014 is a confident expression of mastery over viticulture, offering an unforgettable wine-drinking experience. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
€388.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)This sports some seriously delicious plum, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors, inlaid with ample brambly grip and backed by lively anise and tar accents on the finish. Vivacious. Best from 2019 through 2029. 200 cases imported. |
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Rhone | 11 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€163.00 |
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Vinous (94)Dark violet color. Ripe dark berries, pungent flowers, licorice and cracked pepper on the expressive nose. Juicy and broad on entry, offering bitter cherry, black raspberry and baking spice flavors and a sweetening vanilla flourish. Round, polished tannins emerge slowly on a very long, smoky finish that strongly echoes the berry and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 5 | 95-97 (WA) |
In Bond
€316.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The utterly profound 2015 Cornas La Sabarotte comes from a terrific lieu-dit located in the heart of the appellation and is brought up all in new French oak. Its deep purple/blue color is followed by incredible notes of black raspberries, blueberries, spring flowers, caramelized meats and licorice. Deep, full-bodied, utterly seamless and profound on the palate, with building, sweet tannin, it's a tour de force that will have two decades or more of longevity! |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
In Bond
€82.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)The 2017 Cornas La Sabarotte is similarly purple-colored and boasts more black fruits, spice, chocolate, and dried soil/earthy notes. It's full-bodied, powerful and rounded, with a terrific sense of balance and purity paired with ample meatiness, density, and classic full-throttle Cornas character. It might just rival the 2016, which is saying something. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
In Bond
€357.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)The 2017 Cornas La Sabarotte is similarly purple-colored and boasts more black fruits, spice, chocolate, and dried soil/earthy notes. It's full-bodied, powerful and rounded, with a terrific sense of balance and purity paired with ample meatiness, density, and classic full-throttle Cornas character. It might just rival the 2016, which is saying something. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
In Bond
€345.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)The 2018 Cornas La Sabarotte sees the most new oak (100% actually) and comes from a rocky, granitic southeast facing lieu-dit and vines planted mostly in 1947. Despite the new oak élevage, you wouldn't know it by tasting it. It offers a monster bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, roasted meats, ground pepper, and chocolate, with plenty of classic Cornas meatiness and minerality. Powerful, full-bodied, and opulent on the palate, with a stacked mid-palate, it’s certainly the biggest, richest wine in the lineup. It's going to take 7-8 years for this to shed its considerable baby fat. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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€99.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)Glass-staining ruby color. Vibrant, mineral-accented black and blue fruits, olive, exotic spices and a potent violet note on the intensely perfumed nose. Palate-staining blackberry, bitter cherry, licorice and vanilla flavors display sharp detail and become sweeter as the wine opens up. A spicy, extremely long and chewy finish features quickly building tannins that play surprisingly well with the wine's sappy, clinging dark fruit character. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€109.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€101.00 |
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Vinous (92)Glass-staining ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark fruit, incense and olive, and a smoky mineral flourish gains power with air. Shows very good depth as well as energy on the palate, offering densely packed blackberry and cherry liqueur flavors sharpened by a jolt of juicy acidity. In a rich yet lively style, showing impressive focus, youthfully chewy tannins and a very long, dark-fruit-driven finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
In Bond
€99.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)From a cooler terroir in the northern part of the appellation, the 2017 Cornas Les Eygats is another brilliant example of this wine and the vintage. Thrilling crème de cassis, blueberry, and blackberry fruit notes give way to more ground pepper, granite-like minerality and liquid violet notes with time in the glass. Deep, rich, incredibly sexy, and voluptuous, it has remarkable purity of fruit, a supple, layered, sexy texture, and no hard edges. It's a brilliant, brilliant wine from this great estate. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
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€210.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)From a cooler terroir in the northern part of the appellation, the 2017 Cornas Les Eygats is another brilliant example of this wine and the vintage. Thrilling crème de cassis, blueberry, and blackberry fruit notes give way to more ground pepper, granite-like minerality and liquid violet notes with time in the glass. Deep, rich, incredibly sexy, and voluptuous, it has remarkable purity of fruit, a supple, layered, sexy texture, and no hard edges. It's a brilliant, brilliant wine from this great estate. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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€231.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)From a cooler parcel of pure granite soils, the 2018 Cornas Les Eygats is probably the most classic Cornas in the lineup (although these all have plenty of Cornas character) with its more mineral, iron, and almost bloody style. Loaded with massive amounts of blue and black fruits, violets, and crushed rock nuances, this full-bodied, multi-dimensional, seamless Cornas has polished tannins, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. This broad, expansive, sexy Cornas should drink well for 20+ years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€340.00 |
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Vinous (96)Deep violet color. Displays expansive, oak-spiced dark berry preserve, candied licorice, smoked meat and potpourri aromas with a bright, mineral overtone. The mineral note repeats on the palate, which features vibrant blueberry, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and mocha flavors that slowly open up with aeration. Closes impressively long and smoky, with reverberating minerality and building tannins. 50% new oak. |
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Rhone | 2 | - |
In Bond
€271.00 |
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Rhone | 3 | 93-95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€409.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95+)The inky black/blue-colored 2015 Saint Joseph Les Royes from the Courbis team was brought up in one-third each of new, once and twice-used barrels. It offers sensational notes of crème de cassis toasted bread, licorice and pen ink in a massive, rich, concentrated, layered style that is shocking in its depth and richness. It's a crazy good St Joseph. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,635.00 |
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Vinous (92)Good deep red. Slightly roasted red fruits and dried spices on the nose and palate. Sweet, thick and mouthfilling; almost Rhône-like in its ripeness without coming across as heavy. Finishes with noble tannins, excellent length and surprising vinosity. |
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