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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Rhone | 2 | 95-97 (WA) | د.إ2,300.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95-97)Blended from the lieux-dits of La Crau and Rayas, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse tank sample carries a hint of fresh herbs upfront for freshness but also plush black cherry fruit, creamy/supple tannins and a long, licorice-tinged finish. It looks to be a stunner! |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ3,755.00 | |||||
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Partake in the treasure that is the Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2019, a magnificent expression of Burgundy viticulture. This esteemed producer, known for its iconic, biodynamic practices, is located in the renowned Chassagne-Montrachet region where limestone and clay soils foster a perfect vine-growing microclimate. Displaying the highest craftsmanship, Guy Amiot's Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested and pressed in whole clusters, undergoing fermentation in French oak barrels (partial new) for a layered richness. Coming from the commendable 2019 vintage, this white wine exudes vibrant, succulent fruit aromas underscored by flinty nuances - a testament to its terroir. On the palate, you'll experience a finely-tuned balance of intense fruit character and refreshing minerality, with a lingering finish that echoes its superior quality. The Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2019 is a quintessential Burgundy masterpiece, brilliantly demonstrating the extraordinary potential of its cherished vineyard origin. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 94 (VN) | د.إ1,400.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Dark magenta. Assertive red and blue fruit and potpourri aromas are complicated by exotic spice, potpourri and smoky mineral accents. Finely detailed, mineral-driven raspberry, boysenberry, Asian spice and candied lavender flavors deepen with aeration while maintaining vivacity. Sappy, seamless and sharply focused on the impressively long, minerally finish, which is framed by polished, well-knit tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ1,915.00 | |||||
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Unveiling the exceptional Guy Castagnier Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2018. From the renowned Gevrey Chambertin appellation in Burgundy, France, this exquisite Pinot Noir is both complex and expressive. Noted wine maker, Guy Castagnier, masterfully embeds his signature finesse into this wine using traditional, meticulous hands-on viticulture and vinification. The choice vines are predominantly old, and the restrained use of oak ageing reveals profound fruit purity. The nose is filled with enticing aromatic notes of ripe cherry and spice, while the palate demonstrates substantial depth, with flavours of red fruits, vibrant acidity and elegantly integrated tannins. With plenty of ageing potential, this wine is a magnificent exemplar of Premier Cru’s quality, showcasing the terroir's nuanced characteristics. Luxuriate in this embodiment of fine French wine that is the Guy Castagnier Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2018. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ575.00 | |||||
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The Guy Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er Cru 2018 is an exquisite representation of the sophistication and finesse found in fine Burgundy wines. Produced by esteemed winegrower Guy Roulot, this vintage hails from the Auxey-Duresses, a village in the Côte de Beaune district renowned for elegant and well-rounded reds. The 2018 Premier Cru displays an enticing minerality and vivacious red fruit expression and is crafted using sustainable viticulture practices, ageing in French oak barrels for a refined balance and complexity. Guy Roulot, a remnant of Meursault's old guard, lends his legacy and prowess to each bottle, making the Guy Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er Cru 2018 a true embodiment of Burgundy craftsmanship. It's an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike to appreciate the virtues of a well-made, environmentally cognisant Pinot Noir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | د.إ575.00 | |||||
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Experience the refined elegance of the Guy Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er Cru 2019, an exquisite Burgundy produced by the esteemed Guy Roulot estate. Nestled on the slopes of the Montagne de Bourdon, the vineyard enjoys an optimal climate, rendering their grapes full of character and balance. This vintage seamlessly combines varietal pinot noir, drawing its nuanced flavours from 50-year-old vines. Winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot strictly adheres to organic farming principles, delivering an assurance of natural purity in every sip. The Guy Roulot Auxey Duresses 1er Cru 2019 is matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, contributing to its well-rounded tannins and impeccably balanced structure. With notes of ripe red fruit and earthy undertones, this selection promises a complex and vibrant tasting experience. Prematurely indulgent but offering great aging potential, an addition that always enhances any discerning wine enthusiast's collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) | د.إ1,475.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2019 Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Bons Ores is shaping up very nicely, unfurling with aromas of raspberries, sweet berries and plums complemented by hints of rose petals and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's fleshy and charming, with fine depth at the core and a seamless, elegant profile. I can't think of many wines from this appellation operating at this level. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (IB) | د.إ1,440.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)Last to be picked, with plenty of rot to sort out. A deeper purple than the Bourgogne. Marvellous density of deep raspberry fruit. Generous and very pure, with some black raspberry fruit, luscious more than precise but a wine it will be easy to fall in love with. Drink from 2024-2027. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-92 (IB) | د.إ1,295.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-92)(5 Star Wine) 10% new wood, about to be bottled. A similar rich crimson purple colour. A savoury and stylish deep red fruit on the nose, with spice behind. A pretty fantastic example of Chorey with life and depth, dark cherry fruit. Excellent tension, I think this will be gorgeous. Long, fine and sensual. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (IB) | د.إ7,260.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-97)Only 30% decorticated as this was the last picked and the team had had enough – but makes an interesting contrast with the others. More purple than black in colour. Still has some rose petals which cannot be common in Clos Vougeot! Super deep with some liquorice behind where the fruit darkens, but up front and on the nose it is more dark raspberry and redcurrant. Not quite so fine tannins when not fully decorticated, it would seem. But a huge follow through. If it were not for the utter brilliance of the Echezeaux, I might score this even higher! Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) | د.إ6,795.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)5 Star Wine. A rich dark purple. The nose is astonishing because of its definition. It is a slightly darker and certainly less lushly appealing style. Peppery notes are in balance but the volume of fruit surmounts. This is a fine and very noble example which could well leap ahead of the 2020 in the rankings. There is such a wealth of fruit, on the cusp of red and black, which returns in the very long finish. Bravo. Drink from 2030-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-99 (IB) | د.إ8,445.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-99)(5 Star Wine) 100% new Tronçais wood, for April bottling. A deep central core of purple. Very intense indeed without being clumsy. There is a massive structure here to build on, but it is all about the intensity of the fruit. Deep red not black, almost as thrilling as the 2020 Echezeaux. Waves more fruit come flooding back across the palate, with everything in perfect proportion. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97-100 (IB) | د.إ18,385.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (97-100)First picked, 100% decorticated. “This is the best wine I have made in my life”. Rich noble imperial purple. All right, team, this really is it! “Tu le bois avec le nez, you drink it with your nose”. No question here. This completely works as there is not the slightest sensation of cooked fruit. No spitting. I don’t know what to say. Actually I was just formulating the words that this is the finest Echezeaux I have tasted in my life when Jean-Pierre interrupted to say that Michel Bettane thought the same! An intensely seductive lush red velvet fruit covering an entirely perfect bone structure. One of the wines of the vintage. Could be THE wine of the vintage. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) | د.إ14,365.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. An astonishing rich imperial purple colour. Possibly it wins in density over and above the Clos de Vougeot. It doesn’t stun me as much as last year because it is no longer my first experience! An all-enveloping dark raspberry, silky as well as lush, dotted with pepper, with an almost endless finish. Grapes beautifully grown and then seamlessly made. Drink from 2030-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) | د.إ14,070.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)100% mixed forests, to bottle in April. Fine mid purple. The nose is not so drop dead stunning as the Clos Vougeot but it is still impressive, and then the palate delivers yet more. Some rose petals, some vibrant deep red fruit, chiselled and intense at the same time, nuanced without latticework. Then a firm structure. Looks like becoming a great wine but under the cosh from the Clos Vougeot this year. But there is a breadth of fruit here nonetheless. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 5 | - | د.إ2,405.00 | |||||
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Discover the exquisite Guyon Gevrey-Chambertin Les Platieres 2019, a quintessential expression of Burgundy’s esteemed terroir. Cultivated in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, the Les Platieres vineyard benefits from granite-rich soils and optimal microclimate, fostering exceptional Pinot Noir grapes. Renowned producer Guyon meticulously oversees every step, from hand-harvesting to gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s purity and complexity. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this wine unveils a harmonious bouquet of red cherries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice notes. The 2019 vintage is marked by its elegant structure and refined tannins, offering a lingering finish that reflects the vineyard’s unique character. Ideal for pairing with gourmet cuisine, the Guyon Gevrey-Chambertin Les Platieres 2019 exemplifies sophistication and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (IB) | د.إ2,545.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86-88)Again quite a full yellow. The nose is full of apples and the palate brings out the chiselled hillside aspect but there is still some flesh. He has kept CO2 high (1100-1200) and this assists the final crisp aftertaste. But this is not really my wine. Drink from 2024-2026. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (IB) | د.إ1,570.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)30% new wood, including one 400 litre barrel, which is the way Jean-Pierre will go in future for the first year, and then earthenware jars for the second elevage. A touch of liquorice. This has a much denser texture than used to be the case, and a superb fruit acid balance. Extremely impressive for village Morey blanc. A wine which will develop in time. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (IB) | د.إ1,625.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)Pinot blanc, filtered but not fined, and ready to bottle. 30% new wood and 13.46% alcohol. This is the first time this wine has hit the yield since he purchased the vineyard in 2006. The palate fills out gorgeously, while there is a fine chiselled fresh finish. Both halves of the equation work. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (IB) | د.إ2,055.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)A rich deep purple. the nose too is luxurious, with a touch of coconut as well. Totally fills the mouth but there is just a little more precision than the Chorey. The fruit and the coconut make me think of Lamingtons. As long as the coconut dies down this will be pretty impressive. Drink from 2025-2030. Tasted: November 2022. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) | د.إ6,570.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)100% new wood, to bottle in April. The wood comes from mixed forests, as Jean-Pierre thinks Tronçais doesn’t work here. A bright fresh crimson ruby. More floral more sensual, the early morning rose says Jean-Pierre. This is more quintessentially Vosne than the Brûlées, with a lifted and balanced flair, a mix of darked red fruits, avoiding the blacker side. White pepper spice becomes more apparent at the end. A thick velvet coat of fruit throughout. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (IB) | د.إ7,750.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)A deep bright purple. The nose has the characteristic (of Brûlées) smoky struck flint note to it, which adds complexity to the red fruit which is as abundant here as the other wines. Lush in the middle then a structure which tames the extrovert nature, a good point of acidity alongside ripe tannins, and some darker fruit to finish. Potentially extremely fine. Drink from 2028-2035. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-97 (IB) | د.إ7,970.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)(5 Star Wine) Deep ruby crimson colour. At this end of the scale the power of the fruit and the vineyard character completely outweigh the vinification. 100% new wood (Tronçais) is invisible. Instead, we find the slaty and singed character of the vineyard, plus an astonishing wealth of fruit. A thickness of texture which is extraordinary. Quite stunning this year with the blood red depth of fruit. Enough acidity behind and exceptional pure as well as concentrated. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (IB) | د.إ4,585.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)40% new wood, December bottling. Far from the deepest in colour, but definitely not the least elegant either! Rose petals abound. A few fresh alpine strawberries too. This has remarkable tension on the palate and is almost as nuanced as an Echezeaux (at least as, Jean-Pierre thinks!). Certainly there is a gorgeous, almost glossy aftertaste. Highest pH. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (Winehog) | د.إ4,025.00 | |||||
Winehog (93)This is a special wine, made from a selection of individual vines in Hautes Maizières that are more than 60 years old. There’s 100% new oak, but it is very discreet. It shows deep red fruit, and on the nose darker red roses. Intense and profound, this is charming and floral. Like the others, 100% “tri en nuage.” |
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Bordeaux | 59 | 96 (VN (AG)) | د.إ805.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2020 Haut-Bages Libéral is exceptionally beautiful and vivid. Hard candy, kirsch, rose petal, cinnamon and blood orange are some of the many notes that race across the palate. A wine of magnificent purity and silkiness, the Haut-Bages Libéral is simply captivating in its intensity. Bright acids punctuate the articulate, persistent finish. Magnificent. |
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