Domaine de Gry-Sablon, Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
From a 2.5 hectare vineyard with an average vine age of 45 years, the use of 70% whole bunch fermentation from the old vines has lent this wine a lovely intensity and noticeable astrigency...
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Domaine Reverdon, Brouilly, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
Lashings of cherry and strawberry fruit with some hints of blackberries in the background...
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Domaine Flache-Sornay, Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2013
This rustic Morgon from Domaine Flache-Sornay spends a long time on the skins before being matured for 10 months...
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Château Bonnet, St-Amour, Beaujolais, Burgundy 2015
Built in 1630, this Château was bought by an already well-established vigneron, Pierre Perrachon, in 1973. Today, Pierre-Yves and his daughter Charlotte manage the domaine with its 20 hectares...
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Arnoux & Fils, Petites Collines, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France 2014
This is a beautiful expression of Syrah from vines...
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Clos du Caillou, Bouquet des Garrigues, Côtes du Rhône, France 2013
This 45-hectare property on the border with Châteauneuf-du-Pape started organic viticulture in 1996...
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Pierre-Henri Morel, Blanc, Côtes du Rhône-Villages Laudun, France 2015
This is a partnership between Pierre-Henri Morel and Michel Chapoutier...
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Philippe Michel, Chardonnay, Crémant du Jura, France 2013
This is a top-quality sparkling wine at a bargain price...
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Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc, 3ème Cru Classé, Bordeaux 2014
Very deep red. There are lifted blackcurrant aromas on the nose, which is elegant, polished and supported by sweet oak. After a vigorous attack, the palate is firm and concentrated, robust without coming across as tough...
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 2014
The nose is rich, oaky, and luxurious, with apple-compote and lanolin aromas, and a light smoky character. It's rich, creamy, and full-bodied, suave and opulent; there's immense concentration but it's also spicy and complex with a fine acidic bite on the finish...
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Joseph Drouhin, Rully, Burgundy, France 2012
This reliable Burgundy house is family-owned...
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Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses, Champagne, France 2007
John Stimpfig reports on this impressive Champagne...
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Lanson, Gold Label (Magnum), Champagne 1996
Restrained lemon gold colour and a lovely helix of tiny bubbles. Fresh citrus and red stone fruit scents.
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Domaine Delaporte, Chavignol, Sancerre, rosé 2015
Bright colour, attractive strawberry fruit character on nose and palate.
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Château du Seuil, Bordeaux, rosé 2014
Coppery pink. Ripe honeyed aromas, leafy acidity, red berry and redcurrant fruit.
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Chêne Bleu, Vaucluse IGP, rosé 2015
Pale pink. Sun-ripened creamy rich ripe peach and apricot fruit with Provencal garrigue and dried herb notes and fresh acidity.
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Château de Fargues 2015
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Les Pensées de Lafleur, Château Lafleur 2015
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La Mondotte 2015
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Clos Fourtet 2015
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Château Valandraud 2015
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Château Troplong-Mondot 2015
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Château Tournefeuille 2015
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Château Ripeau 2015
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Château Puy Blanquet 2015
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Château Plince 2015
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Château Petit-Village 2015
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Château L'Evangile 2015
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Château Le Prieuré 2015
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Château Larcis-Ducasse 2015
