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The relatively high proportion of Chardonnay in this blend extends from the richness of the dark grape to the fine elegance created by the white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Clark","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":20172673384507,"sku":"","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/grandsiecle.png?v=1692203404"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-2018","title":"Château Haut-Brion 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace order email -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"info@finewinedirect.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003einfo@finewinedirect.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e020 8065 0000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pessac Leognan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Dillon family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49.4% Merlot, 11.9% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Le Clarence de Haut Brion (Chateau Bahans Haut Brion until 2006)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 160,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tasting\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eThe 2018 Haut-Brion is a blend of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc, harvested September 6 to October 2. Deep purple-black in color, it is much more closed than the La Mission. It holds back for the first few minutes, reticent to reveal what slowly uncoils to give wave after wave of exotic spices—cardamom, cassis, star anise and fenugreek—over an opulent core of red roses, Black Forest cake, warm cassis and black raspberries with nuances of cigar box, crushed rocks, truffles, tilled black soil, iron ore and smoked meats. The full-bodied palate is truly profound, with restrained black fruit and spice layers slowly offering mineral sparks and savory suggestions within a rock-solid frame of firm, super fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. This will take longer to come around than the La Mission, but it will be well worth the wait.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 97\/99+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eThe length and texture to this wine is so very impressive. It’s not so much the sheer power that is impressive here, rather the form, tension and exquisite form that the abundant, fine-grained tannins provide. It lasts for minutes on the palate. A classic beauty in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 98\/99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eDeepest black-cherry colour. Much more subdued on the nose than La Mission but has intense purity. Finely textured and yet dense, the freshness lifting it off the ground even with all the underlying power. Deep-rooted purity and wonderful persistence, all tied up and just with that slight rocky character that finishes dry but not drying. Impressive elegance in a powerful vintage. Firm, dry and yet so much more supple than many wines. Very slightly toasty on the finish but the oak is swallowed by the fruit.\u003cbr\u003eDrink 2028-2048\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e(49.4 Merlot, 38.7 Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.9 Cabernet Franc) | 62% new oak | 14.2 – 14.4% alc | 72 IPT | Harvested between 6th September and 2nd October Like Le Clarence, Haut-Brion majors on the black fruit spectrum and it looks dark and menacing warning off all-comers. The tannins are superb here and they have none of the dryness and tart characteristics of La Mission, preferring to be super-fine and powdery. They don’t get in the way of the flow, but the fruit, while complete, is refusing to budge an inch. I can detect some serious complexity here but this is a belligerent wine and it refuses to open up in the glass. The intensity of the flavour is staggering and I venture that this will be another great Haut-Brion, but you have to be extremely patient for it to emerge from its chrysalis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 19+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthew Jukes, MatthewJukes.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":20258331492411,"sku":"","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 12x75cl","offer_id":20258331525179,"sku":"","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum 6x150cl","offer_id":20258331557947,"sku":"","price":4915.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Magnum 1x300cl","offer_id":20258331590715,"sku":"","price":1669.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial 1x600cl","offer_id":20258331623483,"sku":"","price":3312.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":21111037919291,"sku":"","price":408.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/haut_brion_85c101c5-df7a-455c-bc81-2e09128cb009.png?v=1549640517"},{"product_id":"chateau-margaux-2018","title":"Château Margaux 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace order email -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/en-primeur\/products\/info@finewinedirect.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@finewinedirect.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e020 8065 0000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Margaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Corinne Mentzelopoulos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 2% petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wines – Pavillon Rouge de Ch Margaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 280,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tasting\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eThe 2018 Château Margaux is made of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The grand vin represents 36% of the crop this year. The wine has a pH of 3.8 and 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it comes prancing out of the glass with energetic Morello cherries, black raspberries and blackberry pie scents plus nuances of fragrant soil, candied violets, lavender, sandalwood, unsmoked cigars and black olives with a gentle wave of cassis and licorice emerging with coaxing. Full-bodied, the palate is charged with the most amazing energy, delivering layer after layer of red and black fruits with tons of earthy nuances, framed by the most exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins, finishing with amazing freshness and an extraordinarily long-lingering perfume. Magnificent.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 97\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eWow. This takes off on the palate the moment you taste it. Aromas and flavors of redcurrants, flowers, cherries and hints of hazelnuts. Full-bodied, tight and compact, but the linear tannins, running down the center of the wine, draw the wine through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 99\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e(90 Cabernet Sauvignon, 4 Merlot, 4 Cabernet Franc, 2 Petit Verdot) | 100% new oak | 14% alc | 36% of the harvest was used for this wine | 83 IPT They had 600mm of rain between April and July, then only 40mm in following hot and dry three months. Mildew was a threat and they lost a part of the crop as well as losing fruit from dehydration in the summer months, too. The quality of tannins in this wine is amazing and the entire framework of the fruit is built on these foundations. The fruit is richer and more intense than Pavillon by quite a jump in power and there is obvious richness here. 13% press wine was added in this vintage on account of its sheer quality. The berries were particularly small and this certainly influenced the density of flavour and fondant nature of this wine. Long and calm with superb balance in the mid-palate and a crunch of acid on the finish, there is not the scale of fruit here which I have seen in some of the other top wines, but it is still a lovely Margaux. I am sure that this is a vintage which some will go nuts for but for me it is a lovely interpretation of 2018, but not on a par with 2010 or 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 18.5+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthew Jukes, MatthewJukes.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":20258608807995,"sku":"","price":2556.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum 3x150cl","offer_id":20258608873531,"sku":"","price":2566.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Magnum 3x300cl","offer_id":20258608906299,"sku":"","price":1739.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial 1x600cl","offer_id":20258608939067,"sku":"","price":3453.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":21106764218427,"sku":"","price":426.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateau_margaux_698f9bea-9385-48b1-9a7f-6eda64bf3dd7.png?v=1549643540"},{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-2018","title":"Château Figeac 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"this is the finest Figeac ever produced.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - St Emilion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Manoncourt family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wine – Petit Figeac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 180,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tasting\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eThe 2018 Figeac is composed of 37% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, harvested September 17 to October 12 with a 3.7 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it charges out of the gate with vivacious black and red cherries, cassis, warm plums and wild blueberries scents plus fragrant hints of violets, star anise, tilled soil and forest floor with wafts of Ceylon tea and chocolate box. Full-bodied and jam-packed with energetic, crunchy black and blue fruits, it has a rock-solid, firm, grainy frame and loads of bright, refreshing sparks lifting the dense layers on the very long, savory finish. Wow—the Cabernet really makes itself known this vintage, and it is good. The signature of this wine is so clear, so defined, that this is a Bordeaux wine without peers. In my view, this is the finest Figeac ever produced.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 97\/99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eThis shows wonderful precision and focus with dark-berry, tobacco, and blueberry character. Full-bodied, tight and vivid. Solid and structured. Really powerful for Figeac. The real new style here of Figeac that harkens back to the great wines of the 1950s and 1940s. This year, equal parts of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 98\/99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eInky with purple rim. A little bit spicy on the nose, scented and ripe but not overripe, that touch of nutmeg that I found on the Nénin. Ripe and pure. Very smooth and rich on the palate, remarkably soft when you know the quantity of tannins. Smooth and accessible, rounded and luxurious but balanced by the freshness. Grainy texture but fine grained. Second tasting of a cooler sample (the temporary tasting room was a tent and the samples warmed up quickly when the sun was out): fragrant with small black berries, opens up to a more scented beauty, still some spice but also a hint of roses. Greater finesse and freshness at a cooler temperature. Concentrated but so round on the finish. More Cabernet Sauvignon would have given a hardness on the finish, says Faye. Cool chalky finesse. Fine-grained persistence and freshness with a surprising juiciness on the finish.\u003cbr\u003eDrink 2024-2034\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eThis is pretty gorgeous, with a velvety texture that lets nearly exotic cassis, plum and blackberry fruit reduction flavors roll through. Has a beautiful bass line of warm earth and smoldering tobacco notes all while keeping its sensational mouthfeel. The encore on the finish makes you realize this is the serious gourmet stuff. One of the highlights of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 97\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":20277834776635,"sku":"","price":1086.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":21117523099707,"sku":"","price":181.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/figeac_4eb33735-5b10-48ed-ae83-9e0319cd08de.png?v=1549883526"},{"product_id":"chateau-pavie-2018","title":"Château Pavie 2018","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace order email -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"info@finewinedirect.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003einfo@finewinedirect.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e020 8065 0000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - St Emilion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Gérard Perse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wine – Arome de Pavie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 100,000 bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 Pavie is composed of 60% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested October 1-10 with yields of 38 hectoliters per hectare. The wine has a 3.58 pH and 14.48% alcohol. Very deep purple-black in color, the nose starts off quiet and stern, swiftly growing exponentially in the glass to reveal powerful plum preserves, fruitcake, coffee beans, smoked meats and black olives scents with emerging nuances of roses, hoisin, molten chocolate and licorice plus a waft of candied violets. WOW—the palate explodes with waves of black fruit preserves, exotic spices and savory chocolate, framed by very firm, super ripe, velvety tannins and an electric backbone of freshness, finishing with epic length and energy. Amazing, singular wine—it could only be Pavie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore: 97\/100 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very pretty and structured Pavie with a beautiful elegance and depth. Full body and a great core of elegant fruit, surrounded by very fine tannins. Very polished. Extremely long. Finesse with power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScore: 98\/99 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":20278531326011,"sku":"","price":1752.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle 12x75cl","offer_id":20278531358779,"sku":"","price":3504.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Magnum 6x150cl","offer_id":20278531391547,"sku":"","price":3519.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Double Magnum 1x300cl","offer_id":20278531424315,"sku":"","price":1203.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Imperial 1x600cl","offer_id":20278531457083,"sku":"","price":2381.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":21111031201851,"sku":"","price":292.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/pavie_c790ef79-f6b7-462c-8917-91c26b11a8b0.jpg?v=1549898706"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-mission-haut-brion-2018","title":"Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Pessac Leognan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Dilon family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53.5% Merlot, 3.6% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wines – La Clarté Haut Brion, Ch La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 95,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tasting\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eThe 2018 La Mission Haut-Brion is composed of 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc, harvested September 10 to October 2. Deep purple-black in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal a beguiling nose of earth and soft-spoken fruit, opening with wild blueberries, wet slate, pencil lead and fresh black cherries giving way to a serious core of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and wild sage, and then exposing delicate wafts of rose hip tea and candied violets. Full-bodied, the palate is very tightly wound and super intense with amazing restraint and energy focused around very firm, exquisitely fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing incredibly long and fantastically multilayered. Extraordinary wine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 98\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eA tight and linear red with fantastic oyster-shell, iodine and crushed-stone character, complementing the currants and blackberries. Extremely long and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 97\/98\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eDeepest crimson with very dark core. Intense, pure aromatic cassis and a hint of cassis leaf, though fully ripe. Smells very Cabernet. And the tannins are upright and structured but extremely lithe and supple. No thickness here. Agile. Just a little chewy on the finish. So seemingly approachable and full of energy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink 2026-2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 17.5+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e(53.5 Merlot, 42.9 Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.4 Cabernet Franc) | 62% new oak | 14.2 – 14.4% alc | 76 IPT | Harvested between 10th September and 2nd October This is a blunt and tough La Mission with muscle and power and it is not showing much fruit, preferring to lead with skin tannin and oak notes. The dryness and intensity of the skin derived flavours are rather arresting and this dents the flow of the wine across the palate. There are slight coffee bean notes and some tobacco details here, but overall this is a square, monolithic wine which needs a lot of time and also some serious softening of the tannins to fall into balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 18+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthew Jukes, MatthewJukes.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 6x75cl","offer_id":20290430107707,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 bottle 75cl","offer_id":21085402595387,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/la_mission_haut_brion_4e706206-1cd0-4f3a-877f-bae6c825d539.png?v=1559727427"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-las-cases-2018","title":"Château Leoville Las Cases 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - St Julien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Jean-Hubert Delon and Geneviève d'Alton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wines – Le Petit Lion, La Petite Marquise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnual production – 400,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tasting\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e“We produced great Cabernet Franc this year,” Directeur Général Pierre Graffeuille told me during my visit to Léoville Las Cases. Even though only 3% of the press wine was added back, he was also absolutely glowing about the quality of this too. And he should be—the finished blend for the 2018 Léoville Las Cases is yet another triumph for this great estate. Composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 9% Merlot, harvested September 15 to October 4 with yields of 35.5 hectoliters per hectare, it has 14.49% alcohol and will be aged in barriques, 90% new. Very deep purple-black in color, it is a little closed to begin, slowly emerging from the glass to reveal subtle woodsmoke, violets, tilled soil and underbrush scents over a core of warm cassis, wild blueberries and redcurrant jelly plus hints of rare beef and iron ore. Full-bodied, rich, super concentrated and bursting with latent energy, this is an atomic bomb waiting to go off in your mouth. It has a rock-solid foundation of firm, very ripe, very finely grained tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular fruit through the epically long, amazingly nuanced finish. Simply breathtaking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 98\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (April 2019), April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eOMG. This shows amazing depth of fruit and density. Full-bodied and so layered with incredible fruit and power. Blackberries. Blueberries. Violets. Hints of dried flowers. Fantastic fruit and tannins, yet agile and energetic. The château says 2016 plus, plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 99\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eThis is backward and dense, with thickly layered plum, blackberry, fig and blueberry reduction flavors wrapped liberally in warm ganache and melted licorice notes. A long echo of smoldering charcoal emerges at the very end. There's a lot to resolve here as the rich and austere sides are still melding, but the extra amplitude doesn't distort anything; it just all goes to 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 97\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Molesworth, Wine Spectator, March 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"nopad\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e(80 Cabernet Sauvignon, 11 Cabernet Franc, 9 Merlot) | 90% new oak | 14.49% alc | 80 IPT Las Cases manages, yet again, to make one of the most composed and complete wines of the year. Following on from a sensational nose, a super-complex initial burst of fruit hits the palate and it left me reeling, while I desperately tried to compute what was going on. There is a coolness here which balances the exuberance on the palate and it is magical. In complete contrast to Ducru, this is a Zen-like wine with very fine length and serious definition. On the face of it the blend, the alcohol and oak look very similar to that of Ducru’s but the flavour is the antithesis and I adore the fact that two great estates have made such exquisite but contrasting wines in this vintage. Already very complex, there is every sign that this will turn out to be one of the truly great vintages for Las Cases. I know that this is a relatively forward style of wine for this venerable Château but I would still bet that patience rewards those who wait. 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Although it is produced under Moët \u0026amp; Chandon banner - Dom Pérignon and Moët \u0026amp; Chandon have separate winemakers. A superb highly regarded champagne for moments of special celebration, 5 million bottles of Dom Pérignon with each edition. This quantity reflects no compromise in terms of quality, but only the extent of global demand. It is made in exceptional years, then aged seven years. Some bottles are retained and matured for a further period on the lees - known as second age or P2 - Plénitude Deuxième. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDom Pérignon was a monk and cellar master, who developed the elaboration of champagne as a science at the Abbey of Haut Villiers in the late seventeenth century. Now fermented in stainless steel, the slow efflorescence of flavours then develop over a period of 10 to 15 years. The use of non oxidative vats ultimately creates champagne which ages more successfully. Created from approximately 50% Pinot Noir, and 50% Chardonnay, the balance of the componenet grapes results in the perfect equilibrium of nuanced flavours in Dom Pérignon champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - The 2009 Dom Prignon is already drinking well, exhibiting expressive aromas of ripe apple, peach, Meyer lemon, marzipan and dried white flowers that are framed by the classic nutty, autolytic notes that so often define this cuve. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a broad attack, a brisk and refined mousse, appreciable dry extract and a notably saline finish. 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