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The stablemate of Saint-Meyland's massive-selling regular Non-Vintage, this lovely Rose methode is an appealing salmon pick ... More>
Ahh, cruel geography: this marvelous methode with all the champagne hallmarks – balance, finesse, complexity – is conceived, ... More>
An exuberantly rustic Côtes du Rhône, robust yet still refined, offering more complexity and sinewy succulence than you'd ... More>
Deep purple garnet red with ruby and garnet red tints. Elegant and complex with a quintessence of black berries, truffles, ... More>
A beautifully crafted, stylish Syrah sourced from three different vineyards located in Languedoc. Blackberry aromas are ... More>
This 100% Chardonnay from the Languedoc region punches well above its price point. It was fermented at low temperatures in ... More>
Pierre did a little CPR on an ancient Roman Rhône site near the tiny southern village of Malleval back in 1987. Breathing ... More>
This creamy, fresh and rather joyful jolly jumper is about as far from reptilian sliminess as it is possible to get, but ... More>
There is a small, prior form of bear-baiting between us and the French, and what with this Big Sporting Fixture bringing all ... More>
This wine is all spice and blackberry on the nose with subtle background notes of cocoa and toasty oak. The palate is lush ... More>
A wine that offers the quintessence of blackberry and blueberry with roasted pepper. The palate is full bodied with soft ... More>
This family have been landowners and rural denizens since the late 1890s, moving from general agriculture to viticulture and ... More>
An exceptionally well priced, fruit-driven Merlot from the South of France, alive with varietal flavours that course right ... More>
Gisselbrecht consistently delivers some of the best value Pinot Gris on the market. The Tradition displays complex aromas ... More>
Not a large producer, but its wines are crafted with real passion by Nicolas Boiron. This is a traditional blend dominated ... More>
The Vinsobres AC is the most nor thern of the southern Côtes-du-Rhône appellations and one of its newest. It is located at ... More>
The Boiron family have been producing Rhône wines for five generations, and according to Robert Parker they are one of the ... More>
Garnet red. Red berry fruits, notably blackcurrant. Lively fruit, firm finish. ... More>
White Burgundy as a name suffered horrendously under the cheeky monkey winemakers of the New World; wines this fine remind ... More>
Burghound: Round and fleshy, with melon, grapefruit and spice notes. This gets firmer on the back end, with a mouthwatering ... More>
Wine Spectator: Friendly and open-knit, with bright melon, butter and almond notes that glide through the fresh finish. ... More>
An intriguing blend of 58% Chardonnay and 42% Viognier harvested from the Enclos de Nicole vineyard in the Herault Valley, a ... More>
The clean, appley fruit aromas lead into a great texture that's deliciously weighty, yet taut and tart.... More>
A morello cherry, toasted and leather bouquet, a deep red candied fruits mouth and a long finish on silky tannins.... More>
Flashing its appealing colour and tight stream of tiny bubbles, this miniature champagne is vibrantly fresh and the ... More>
This is very tidy for less than twenty notes, delivering plenty of Côtes du Rhône character and charm while not relying on ... More>
100% Viognier. Subtle nose but a little dilute on the end. Jancis Robinson 15.5/20.... More>
In our homogenised and commoditised world, the mere existence of tiny, family-owned spirit companies such as Dolin is cause ... More>
Complex nose of mountain plants which have been rubbed to release their aromas, camphor then citrus. Aromas of flowering ... More>
This is the last vintage Nicolas made before departing and setting up his own label, Domaine de Bellene. From a selection of ... More>
Lirac is renowned for rose, and this shows the typical wild forest fruits and rambling, brambly berry-bush characters of the ... More>
This wine's simple classification belies its quality; the fruit was sourced from Côte de Beaune vineyards, traditionally ... More>
The family-owned Domaine Romanin is noted for crafting exemplary, authentic wines. This is a clean, pale-straw Chardonnay ... More>
The Les Cranilles vineyard dates back to Roman times, yet this is a thoroughly modern take, all brimming fruit and sexy ... More>
With significant holdings in Burgundy's most illustrious appellations, the Gros family have between them three separate, ... More>
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive! The theme for the anticipated release of the 2011 is, “ Nouveau Expression,” so celebrate ... More>
Elegant finesse, with aromas of ripe white and yellow flesh fruits.... More>
Burghound: This is slightly riper with a hint of exotic fruit on the nose that is in keeping with the round and delicious ... More>
I love the French. No, really. They say things in tasting notes like, ‘pair it with lobster.' We've just paid for a Rugby ... More>
Is that a barnyard door banging?! Whiff of silage, as there should be dammit- it's Burgundy, and good Burg at that. Violets ... More>
Brilliant, pale straw gold colour. On the nose delicate nuances of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi-fruit. The palate ... More>
Beguilingly luring you into its luscious lair, this is an exotic Gewürz, its cup runneth over from the Far East (lychees, ... More>
This domaine has been a family business since 1590 and is now managed by Jean-Francois Bordet, who has introduced modern ... More>
100% Sauvignon from a renowned single vineyard site this is exceptionally focused, with well-delineated fruit flavours and ... More>
Burghound: A very pretty nose blends notes of red pinot fruit and cherry that lead to round and nicely rich flavors that are ... More>
Alex Gambal is a boutique producer renowned for the exemplary quality of its wines. This entry-level Pinot Noir is a blend ... More>
Explodes with fruit, which some may consider a little vulgar and certainly non-Burgundian, but since when has Pinot Noir not ... More>
The Maison Dieu was produced from a single plot of old, organically grown Pinot Noir vines planted in 1928 and located just ... More>
A stunningly delicate orange blossom, honeysuckle and acacia bouquet on the nose, with a pure and refined lemon butter and ... More>
100% Viognier from vines planted on fine granite-laden sandy hillsides, facing east, contrary to the parcels of Condrieu. ... More>
Joyous little drop with plenty of fruit and a firm minerality. Layered and complex she's already very well rounded, smooth ... More>
A classically styled Rhône Viognier fermented in stainless steel and seasoned barrels. The perfumed bouquet displays aromas ... More>
Wine Spectator: Meyer lemon, apricot and vanilla notes are front and centre in this bright white. It has plenty of cut, ... More>
Yves Cuilleron's grandfather established the family domaine in 1947. Yves took over the reins from his uncle ... More>
The classic style of this domaine is clean, ripe and rich fruit; having top vineyards in the best appellations goes a long ... More>
Burghound: An exuberant red berry fruit nose that is very pinot in essential character merges into forward, delicious and ... More>
This domaine is owned and operated by Michel Gros, brother of Bernard. He inherited vineyards in the Hautes Côtes de Nuits ... More>
The 2005 St.-Joseph reveals notes of licorice, tar, and red fruits, medium body, light tannin, and attractive harmony among ... More>
The vines face the commune of Crezancy and dig down to very calcareous soils. Meaning: concentration extraordinaire, a full ... More>
Robert Parker: This smells of apricot, lemon, toasted hazelnut, and brown spices. Impressively rich and fat in the mouth, ... More>
70% Grenache, the remainder those workhorse Rhône varieties Carignan and Cinsault. This glides gaily down the gullet with ... More>
Cremant is right; zut alors, Zal, the foam, the foam! Very fine bead, actually, beautifully buoyant in the glass, a glinting ... More>
A rich, complex wine with a delightful floral bouquet, a spicy palate and lots of ripe fruit, with a lovely creamy texture - ... More>
Interestingly when we tried this with Pierre, he presented his daughters wine – under the label Jeanne Gaillard, Saint ... More>
Bernard Gros replanted large blocks of Chardonnay in the Hautes-Côtes to reduce cropping levels and maximise ripeness and ... More>
Faugères is a small appellation in the Languedoc region of southern France, containing seven communes entitled ... More>
Lemonstraw. Here is a bourgogne blanc that is explicitly varietal, and attractively oaked. The fruit has a golden queen ... More>
Burghound: A grassy and very citrusy nose introduces round barely middle weight flavours supported by a hint of underlying ... More>
Sourced wholly from the Schifferberg vineyard, which is sited on Schist sub-soils, a rare occurrence in Alsace. Winemaker ... More>
The Lirac appellation reclines gently on the right bank of the Rhone, between Orange and Avignon, with this property on a ... More>
Always a favourite wine from Pierre Gaillard, the St Joseph is one of his classics and a sure value every vintage. With over ... More>
Wine Spectator: Chunky in style, with sweet cherry, berry and mineral flavors. Backed by a solid structure, but the sweet ... More>
From Potel there is a hint of Gevrey earth at its base. Good ripe fruit, excellent acidity and quite well-mannered tannin.... More>
Located within the highest slopes of the Côte d'Or, the vineyards of the Côtes de Nuits enjoy cooler climates and produce ... More>
Robert Parker: The 2005 Savigny-les-Beaune Hauts Jarrons displays an amazingly delicate yet diverse aromatic display of meat ... More>
Wine Spectator: Shows purity, with defined flavors of cherry, strawberry and spice allied to a silky texture. This is ... More>
Burghound: This is very Nuits in character with an intensely sauvage nose of earthy and lightly spiced crushed dark berries ... More>
Beautiful yellow colour with shimmers of amber. The nose is complex and smoky with hints of tropical fruits. The palate is ... More>
This estate is actually on the Cote d'Azur. Surely, then, the acme of vine tourism. Owned by gazillionaire Sir Anthony ... More>
Tanzer 87/100: Ripe aromas of lemon drop and dusty fresh herbs. Suppler and riper than the Petit Chablis, with a plusher ... More>
Burghound: This is a picture perfect Savigny nose as the pungent iron-infused earth infuses the wines from start to finish ... More>
Burghound: Somewhat surprisingly, this is actually slightly riper with a pretty mix of red and blue berry fruit aromas that ... More>
Wine Spectator: Rich and lemony, complemented by apple, peach and spice flavours. Though round and fleshy, the vibrant ... More>
A dark, smoky version, featuring black cherry, black currant and chocolate notes. Firmly structured, with a long finish.... More>
Bright, pure and direct this atttractive cote de nuits flows elegantly onto the palate. The fruit is beautifully fresh and ... More>
Chalky, stony notes enhance a sense of austerity in the finish, but this is impressive for its sheer grip, and the stream of ... More>
The wines of Vacqueyras only earned the right to their own appellation status in 1990, which is pretty recent in wine ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Sweet dark berry liqueur flavors are seductively pliant, picking up Asian spices and vanilla on the close. ... More>
Wine Spectator: Smoke and spice accent a core of lemon, flint and apple flavors. Though rich, this smolders under the ... More>
Fresh tasting, with subtle greengage flavours supported by hints of herb.... More>
Robert Parker: Generous peach and melon succulence extend to a shimmering finishing exchange with mineral elements. 89/100.... More>
Alex Gambal initially founded his own company as a negociant operation, producing his wines from purchased grapes, but he ... More>
Pure and fresh with bright acidity and cherry and cassis on the racy palate.... More>
Domaine Madeloc, in Banyuls, was originally owned by Robert Pagès. After his tragic death in a car accident, his daughter ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. Inky purple. Sexy perfume of blackberry, cassis, olive and baking spices. Very fresh and focused on the ... More>
Intense nose of vanilla and blackcurrants; the cassis-like fruit spills over the palate in a juicy wash of inordinate ... More>
Clos de Cuminaille was the first vineyard that Pierre purchased in 1981. It is a 3ha vineyard with an east facing slope. The ... More>
Burghound: A distinctly spicy and floral nose also features hints of peach and apricot that continue onto the juicy and ... More>
Burghound: A naturally spicy and admirably pure nose features floral notes as well as a mix of sea breeze and pungent tidal ... More>
A definitive Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend, dominated by Grenache and complemented by Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre. Following ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Pale yellow. Dusty minerals and lime on the nose, with a strong lashing of baking spices. Light and precise ... More>
Burghound: A pure and highly expressive nose of lemon peel and floral notes merges into round, delicious, energetic and ... More>
In the Good Old Days you used to be able to use the word 'gaiety' without a hundred schoolboys sniggering behind their ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Deep ruby. Vibrant strawberry and mineral scents are deepened by singed earth and tobacco, with a floral ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Bright straw. Powerful scents of poached pear, floral honey, toasted nuts and licorice, plus a subtle ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. 100% marsanne, planted on clay and raised in used barriques Yellow-gold. Fresh citrus and orchard fruit ... More>
Santenay is a wonderful part of Burgundy, the wines here tend to deliver great value as it's not a part of the region that's ... More>
Vins de Vienne's Viognier 2007 has floral notes of white flowers and fruit. Its origin is Vin de Pays des Collines ... More>
Tanzer: 88/100 Tight but perfumed nose hints at grapefruit, lemon peel and spices. Then almost surprisingly rich and fat in ... More>
Stephan Tanzer. Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, flowers, mocha and crushed stone. Tangy and slightly dry on ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. 2008 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Blanc Lyseras A 50/50 blend of marsanne and roussanne, raised in ... More>
"The excellent location of the Fourchaume vineyard makes this relatively full bodied for Chablis, though still with the ... More>
Brilliant colour, plus peony and violet aroma nuanced with liquorice make for a wine with a deep and intense attack and a ... More>
From a maverick producer with eleven generations of winemaking in the family comes a Pinot from a commune so far south it ... More>
An off dry exuberent wine with complex flavours.... More>
The village of Collioure is located close to the Spanish border in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The climate and wines are ... More>
Fabulous aromas of honey suckle and creme fraiche. The nose is delicate but the flavour is full .The sheer weight of flavour ... More>
To the nose, subtle and creamy. To the palette, a suggestion of butter with classical mineral notes and hints of hazelnut ... More>
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20:This cuvee is made from a group of parcels on the plateau of Cazelles made up mainly of flaky grey ... More>
Named after a place, it's a blend of four varieties from four different sites - Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. The ... More>
The finest wines of the Maconnais region in southern Burgundy are from the appellation of Pouilly-Fuisse. The wines of this ... More>
Pale, bright yellow. Honeysuckle and jasmine on the nose, along with pumpkin and squash notes that reminded me of sake. ... More>
Burghound: A more elegant and refined nose features red berry fruit, leather and iron-infused earth notes that introduce ... More>
Burghound: Potel also noted that there was a high percentage of 1er in this blend. A subtle hint of wood spice frames ... More>
A nose of red cherries and an evocative bouquet of rose-petals This wine has a fresh attack with a lot of fruit, black ... More>
Burghound: This is also very backward and still inexpressive though vigorous swirling coaxes notes of anise, salt water, ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Light, bright straw. Dried peach and mirabelle aromas are complicated by marzipan, dried flowers and pungent ... More>
An opulent white that begins with a butter tone, adding citrus and apple notes along the way. There's a firm structure ... More>
Wine Spectator: Precise blackberry and black cherry notes match the fine-grained tannins in this elegant Pommard. It has ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Deep red-ruby. Superripe aromas of iron, leather and fresh blood, lifted by minerality. Large-scaled, ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Deep ruby-red. High-toned aromas of blackberry and licorice. Juicy and fresh, with lovely acid cut to the ... More>
Wine Spectator: There's nice depth and texture to this red, along with cherry, earth and mineral flavors. The structure is ... More>
Burghound: A distinctly more elegant nose of tidal pool and airy white flower aromas nuanced by wet stone hints that are ... More>
The 'cuvee' refers to a blending of small sites, each with its own nuances of character. The final wine is a seamless ... More>
Wine Spectator: Nice crunchy acidity drives this elegant red, filled with black and red cherry. Shows floral and sweet ... More>
Stephen Tanzer: Deep ruby. Energetic cherry and blackberry scents, with exotic floral and cured meat character building with ... More>
Burghound: A moderately diffuse nose of straw and melon aromas merges into very rich and unusually forward flavors that ... More>
Robert Parker: The gorgeous 2006 Vacqueyras Cuvee G (a blend of primarily Grenache and a small amount of Syrah) spent 12 ... More>
Everyone wants Pinot and here it is in its perfect Burgundian form. Elegant, ripe, pure, with black fruits dominating.... More>
Big style wine, with full malo and plenty of lees stirring to keep it rich and fat as an old king. Concentrated and thickly ... More>
Nicolas Potel has established himself as one of the leading Burgundian negociants. This is dedicated to the memory of his ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. Vivid purple. Expressive aromas of raspberry, blackberry, dried violet, cinnamon and anise. Really exotic ... More>
Stephen Tanzer. 100% marsanne grown on granite; no new oak. Light, bright gold. Racier and more mineral-driven than Les ... More>
The sweetness of fruit in this wine is amazing, in a blind tasting, you would be hard pressed to pick this. It has great ... More>
A rich stewed red fruits and spices bouquet comes before an ample palate on toasted blackcurrant and blueberry aromas and a ... More>
Because (with rare exception) we don't have the reverence for– or the terroir that suits – making this style of Gewürz in ... More>
Monopole on this label indicates that only the Jessiaume family have vines on this site – so you'll only see a Jessiaume ... More>