{"title":"Sam Earl's Fine Wine Top Picks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere are Sam Earl's fine wine top picks based on what he is currently drinking now all offering terrific value and most importantly delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-minuty-281-bottle-75cl","title":"Château Minuty 281, 2022\/2023, Côtes de Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£59.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale hue and translucent reflections of this rosé heralds a delicate wine with an intense and complex bouquet. The fineness of white fruit aromas is disclosed through iodine notes, giving it a unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPES VARIETIES USED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrenache, Syrah, Cinsault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL \/ CLIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clonal selection from our assortment of Grenache vines that are on average 25 years old, nurtured by the maritime influences found in the terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand. De-stemming and crushing are followed by cooling and inert gas injection. Free-run juices are selected. Alcoholic fermentation at 14°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColour : Pale with translucent reflections.\u003cbr\u003eNose : Strong intensity with beautiful complexity and an aromatic fineness of white fruit (peach, melon...), accentuated by iodine notes.\u003cbr\u003eFlavors : Great depth with a mineral structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD AND WINE PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScallop risotto, grilled Dublin Bay prawns, backed John Dory with fennel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berkmann","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":21151397871675,"sku":"","price":359.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":21151397937211,"sku":"","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/281.png?v=1561375736"},{"product_id":"tignanello-2015-tenuta-antinori","title":"Tignanello 2015, Tenuta Antinori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£230.00\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTignanello was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first contemporary red wine blended with untraditional varieties (specifically Cabernet) and one of the first red wines in the Chianti Classico region that didn’t use white grapes. Tignanello is a milestone. It’s produced with a selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"tasting\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"line2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nopad\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eThe 2015 Tignanello is a wine of extraordinary finesse. Ample, creamy and voluptuous, the 2015 dazzles from the very first taste. Dark raspberry jam, rose petal mint and wild flowers are some of the many notes that are laced throughout. Intense and explosive, but also remarkable vibrant, the 2015 is one of the finest Tignanellos in recent memory. The 2015 also represents a bit of a shift in winemaking philosophy that favors picking fruit a bit earlier than in the past and also blending earlier than was the case in the previous period spanning 2004-2014, when the components were aged separately and then blended just before bottling. Lastly, at 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 has a bit more Sangiovese than is the norm, which contributes to the wine's freshness and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 98\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntonio Galloni, vinous.com, February 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 class=\"nopad\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eFantastic aromas of dark berries, sandalwood and Spanish cedar that are ever so deep. Full body, an incredible spin of polished tannins and bright acidity. Incredible depth. Like looking over the edge of a skyscraper. Powerful and structured. A great Tignanello. A little more sangiovese than usual. Best since the legendary 1997?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore: 98\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2018\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":"FWD\/BI","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39507981369379,"sku":"","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":21339889172539,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/tignanello_2015.png?v=1569685524"},{"product_id":"chateau-dyquem-1er-cru-classe-sauternes-2001","title":"Château d'Yquem 2001, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes - 100 points Robert Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker 100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2100+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRating: 100\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate, www.RobertParker.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"You may ask: what is the point? Another perfect score for the 2001 d'Yquem. Oh well, why not? This bottle, served blind, reinforced the sheer unadulterated brilliance of this legendary Sauternes now at 15 years old. Doesn't time fly. It seems to be aging at a glacial pace, hardly changed since I last tasted it. The nose is like the throbbing engine of an Aston Martin Vantage, ready to go. It is so packed with intensity, perhaps a little more resinous than I recall, but with almost crystalline delineation. The palate is perfectly balanced and laden with botrytis, not as unctuous or as rich as say, the 2009 d'Yquem, yet with heavenly focus and a crescendo of flavors that take your breath away: acacia honey, yellow plum, white peach and orange sorbet. The startling things is ... this is just the opening act. Tasted September 2016.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeal Martin - 28\/10\/2016\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Goed\/BI\/EW\/bbr","offers":[{"title":"1 Half Bottle 37.5cl","offer_id":53595857158517,"sku":"","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":30258174885947,"sku":"","price":999.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/Chateaud_Yquem_1erCruClasse_Sauternes_2001-100pointsRobertParker.png?v=1699608450"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2010-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2010, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£99.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2010 Batailley repeated its magnificent showing when poured at the château. It has a detailed bouquet of blackberry and cedar, quite backward and seemingly having advanced little since I tasted it in April 2016. The palate remains full of tension and brimming with energy, delivering classic cedar and tobacco notes toward the persistent finish. Batailley can produce wines that live many decades, and this is clearly one of them. Tasted at the property.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, December 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted at the Batailley vertical tasting the chateau, the 2010 Batailley may well have been the best wine in a tasting that encompassed three centuries of winemaking at the estate. The nose offers outstanding delineation and mineralit. It positively fizzes in the glass with all that coiled-up energy, ladling out vivid blackberry and cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, but it is the detail and precision that achieves a level that makes the 2010 a benchmark for the Pauillac estate. It sashays towards a tensile, tar and graphite-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. This is destined for long-term aging insofar that its quality will not be widely appreciated for many years. Tasted April 2016.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeal Martin, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - 30\/06\/2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95+\/100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV \/ WS","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":30258207096891,"sku":"","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":30258207064123,"sku":"","price":599.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley.png?v=1604416469"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-reserve-nv-75cl","title":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV Champagne 75cl, Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£59.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance and harmony combine together in this light and subtle champagne. Its blend is made up of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier sourced from the very best sites of the Champagne region. It is the ideal partner to delight your guests on every occasion, both as an aperitif and throughout the entirety of a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am sure you know by now that I am a besotted Billecart fan. This small house is one of the finest producers of Champagne, full stop. Brut Reserve is one of the most reliable and over-delivering (flavour-wise) wines on the shelves today. It is creamy, smooth, uplifting and guaranteed to brighten your day. You simply cannot go wrong with this spectacular Champagne in your glass. Everyone needs a banker - a wine that will always delight and amaze the drinker - this wine does this and more.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes, The Wine List, 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Beautifully understated, this offers fruit that's well integrated with the tight texture, giving a seamless, dry while also fruity wine. Just a hint of bottle maturity adds complexity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e90 Points \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine, Roger Voss, 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billecart Salmon","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl + gift case","offer_id":31186660327459,"sku":"","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":31186660360227,"sku":"","price":359.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/billecart-salmon_brut_reserve.png?v=1573484523"},{"product_id":"bollinger-007-limited-edition-millesime-2011-champagne-gift-case","title":"Bollinger 007 Limited Edition Millesime 2011 Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift boxes available - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£899.99\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaked bottles (no gift case) - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£699.99 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the exclusive partnership between Champagne Bollinger \u0026amp; James Bond. Champagne Bollinger secured its position as the Official Champagne for Britain’s most famous secret agent when it appeared on screen with the release of Moonraker in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo mark the release of the upcoming movie No Time To Die, the 25th instalment of the James Bond series, Bollinger has created a limited edition wine dedicated to 007, with a 2011 vintage inspired by the world of Bond. The jet-black 75cl bottle features the number “25”, formed from the titles of the previous films, which are also etched on the glass of the wooden gift box. Just press the button to watch the lid open!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2011 vintage is unusually created entirely from Pinot Noir, sourced from the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, where the House was first established in 1829. This is the first time that both the vintage and village have been used exclusively by Bollinger to make a dedicated wine. The excellent 2011 harvest in Aÿ, produced complex, powerful and harmonious Pinot Noir, fully expressed in this characterful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content__details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content__more-content js-more-content js-content-show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl - Gift Case","offer_id":32903988543523,"sku":"","price":899.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl - Naked bottle no case","offer_id":31307845697571,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/bollinger_077_473x473_6a21bbc8-db0d-42ea-ab32-14bd28bf4bb3.png?v=1602145331"},{"product_id":"pauillac-de-latour-2010-chateau-latour-pauillac","title":"Pauillac de Latour 2010, Château Latour, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£195.00 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINE \u0026amp; RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has been made every year since 1989, and was developed primarily for the restaurant market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pauillac is made primarily from young vines, growing on the less prestigious terroirs in the vineyard, and from wines that do not meet the selection criteria for Forts de Latour (specific to each vintage).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 20% new barrels are used in the vinification of the Pauillac, the precise proportion varying depending on the characteristics of the vintage. The blend for Château Latour’s Pauillac typically consists of nearly 45% Merlot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis generous, fruity wine is an excellent introduction to the family of wines produced by Château Latour. It can be enjoyed after four to five years of ageing, and will continue to improve for several more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical appraisal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best Pauillac I ever tasted\u003c\/strong\u003e (and this wine has been a revelation ever since they first introduced it), the 2010 from Latour represents 24% of their production. It is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44.5% Merlot and .5% Cabernet Franc. An amazingly opulent, round, delicious wine, and a great buy when they finally release it – assuming it comes in under a three-digit price – it possesses wonderfully silky tannins, classic black currant, cedar wood and forest floor notes, and rich, full-bodied opulence as well as a terrific purity and palate presence. It should drink well for 10-15+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScore: 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (205), February 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD\/FV\/BBR","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":31765463662627,"sku":"","price":1170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":31765463695395,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/pauillac_de_latour_-_fine_wine_direct_59e5b5b2-5c4c-40f5-8f06-a083c229e3f0.png?v=1583230839"},{"product_id":"copy-of-altosur-malbec-2019","title":"Altosur Malbec 2023 - 95 Points Decanter - Flash Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Decanter - 'Best in Show'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Tom Cannavan's wine of the week (20.02.2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b4ERFUVyVLo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAttractive red colour with violet hues and aromas of intense ripe fruit, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and fresh plums, combined with spicy and floral hints. In the mouth the sweet and round tannins increase its fruit sensation and balance. A wine of good intensity, concentration and long after taste. When originally launched this wine was awarded the Decanter International Trophy for Best World Red (only 31 wines scooped this award from 5000+ entered!). Quite some achievement for a new winery.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBBQ meats both in spicy and sweet sauces and game dishes like venison, hare and wild boar.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe biggest and most important of Argentina`s wine regions, Mendoza includes a wide variety of altitudes and micro-climates to allow a huge range of wine styles. Many early winemakers were of Italian origin and brought with them their native Barbera, Bonarda and Sangiovese. However, it is Malbec, originally from Bordeaux and the south west of France, that has established the most successful presence in Mendoza.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in the high altitude Tupungato Valley region of Mendoza, this modern winery benefits from a long, cool growing season and strong UV sunlight that helps maximise the aromas and complexity of the resulting grapes. Tupungato sits at the western extreme of Mendoza right at the foot of the Andes mountains with an elevation of 1,200 meters giving benefit to the vineyards from a much cooler climate, abundant sun, and sharp contrast between day and night temperatures. When all the above is combined it allows the winemaker the opportunity to produce wines with utmost expression. Wine consultant Michel Rolland (from Bordeaux) has added his expertise to this project and in the last few years since launch the range of wines have received numerous awards and accolades.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":32928881803299,"sku":"","price":239.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":32928881836067,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/AltosurMalbec_cb16b5cb-427a-453c-bfc5-ddc7ecc30dec.png?v=1603707095"},{"product_id":"chateau-nenin-pomerol-2010","title":"Château Nénin 2010, Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/products\/chateau-nenin-pomerol-2009\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChâteau Nénin 2009 - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuy Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/b\u003e 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent \u003cstrong\u003ePomerol from the legendary 2010 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pomerol is always made in very small quantities so to be able to offer this wine to our members is a real pleasure - \u003cstrong\u003edrinking perfectly now\u003c\/strong\u003e and will age well over the next 10 years. Please decant for 1-2 hours for maximum drinking pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you should buy this fine wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Delon Family who own Chateau Leoville Las Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the legendary 2010 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScored 91-94 points by the most respected wine critics in the World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrus 2010 (6x75cl) selling for £27,000 (retail price) = £4,500+ per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery limited stock - once it is gone it is gone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2021 - 2030 (Neal Martin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowest UK price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePowerful and tannic with chewy mouth feel. Mineral, stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eand blueberry character. Full and intense. Very tight now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngular tannins that will soften with time. Better in 2020.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(October 2016)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINOUS \/ NEAL MARTIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2010 Nénin has a straightforward bouquet that leans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003emore towards red than black fruit, a touch of Chinese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e5-spice developing with aeration, hints of dark chocolate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and a fine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ebead of acidity. It is not a complex Pomerol, but there is\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eplenty of substance with a lovely dark chocolate and truffle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003etinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Drink now or keep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efor another decade. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(March 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ADVOCATE \/ LISA PERROTTI BROWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep garnet-purple colored, it charges out of the gate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ewith bold Black Forest cake, plum preserves and licorice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003escents followed by Chinese five spice and potpourri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003enuances with a waft of fallen leaves. Full-bodied, the palate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ehas great richness and depth with firm, velvety tannins and\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ejust enough freshness, finishing long and savory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(March 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vine","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":33009460510755,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/nenin2010pomerol.png?v=1610538667"},{"product_id":"chateau-nenin-pomerol-2009","title":"Château Nénin, Pomerol 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£199.99 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis excellent \u003cstrong\u003ePomerol from the legendary 2009 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pomerol is always made in very small quantities so to be able to offer this wine to our members is a real pleasure - \u003cstrong\u003edrinking perfectly now\u003c\/strong\u003e and will age well over the next 10 years. Please decant for 1-2 hours for maximum drinking pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you should buy this fine wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Delon Family who own Chateau Leoville Las Cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the legendary 2009 vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScored average 95 points by the most respected wine critics in the World\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrus 2009 selling for £5,900 per bottle (retail price)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eery limited stock - once it is gone it is gone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can buy this great wine by the bottle or case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a nose of raspberry jam and violets. Amazingly rich and ripe, yet balanced and elegant. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe tannins and wonderfully ripe fruit. Opulent and sexy. Best since the 1950s?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94-96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling - Wine Spectator - March 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BI","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":33032046673955,"sku":"","price":1199.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":33032046051363,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/nenin2010pomerol_e85e7311-194c-4f08-a1a8-43d1a1038652.png?v=1612567785"},{"product_id":"chateau-beaumont-2016-haut-medoc","title":"Château Beaumont 2019, Haut-Medoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£24.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLEND- 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Beaumont has turned out very well, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit, pencil shavings and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and melting tannins, it's charming and nicely balanced. It's the finest wine from this large château that I can remember tasting. Drink 2021-2039.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, RobertParker.com (April 2022), April 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Beaumont, cropped at 50hL\/ha, has a lovely, delineated bouquet of blackberry, briary and light tobacco notes. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, and not quite as supple as before, though I appreciate the tangy seaweed note toward the finish. Just what you want from a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. Drink 2023-2040.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate wine-score\"\u003e91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, February 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between St Julien and Margaux, Château Beaumont aims to produce a rich and crowd pleasing wine. They have hired consultant Eric Boissenot, a renown oenologist in Bordeaux who is involved in many estates, in order to do so and the results are promissing.\u003cbr\u003e Nose full of fresh red and black fruits with subtle hints of spice. The palate is beautifully balanced, with stunning rich black fruits and full, fine and ripe tannins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct FV","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39261591633955,"sku":"","price":299.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39261591666723,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Beaumont2016.png?v=1631799069"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2009-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2009, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£109.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you buy this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Robert Parker and Neal Martin scored 94 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best Bordeaux vintage in 60 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best value wine from Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eThe finest Batailley I have had in many years\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dense purple-colored 2009 exhibits a boatload of tannin as well as sweet, caramelized, black currant fruit intermixed with hints of charcoal, cedarwood and smoke, a full-bodied mouthfeel and the aforementioned high, but sweet, well-integrated tannin displaying no jaggedness. Batailley often requires considerable patience as it can be one of the longest-lived Pauillacs. Atypically for Batailley, the 2009 should be ready to drink in 5-7 years and keep for three decades.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate, March 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Tasted at the château. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Batailley was great out of barrel and is great in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nose has superb precision, not immensely powerful but very refined and focused, redolent of its neighbour Grand Puy Lacoste. The palate is very composed with succulent tannins, very refined with a spicy, vibrant finish that is filled with joy. Excellent. Tasted November 2011.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, RobertParker.com, December 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39262416830499,"sku":"","price":659.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39262416863267,"sku":"","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/batailley_1aa2b119-ca96-42d6-aeef-8f0ca5ef8655.png?v=1615717116"},{"product_id":"pauillac-de-latour-2016-chateau-latour-pauillac","title":"Pauillac de Latour 2016, Château Latour, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£125.00 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2016 Pauillac de Château Latour is a compelling, sumptuous wine that shows just how magnificent the year is. How can this be a third wine? Dark and ample in the glass, Latour's Pauillac possesses tremendous breed right out of the gate. Black cherry, graphite, licorice, spice and leather all meld together in the glass. Floral overtones develop nicely with time. Only the (relatively) lighter structure suggests the Pauillac's place in the château's hierarchy. Everything else is first class all the way. The Pauillac is a blend taken from parcels outside the core holdings in the famed enclos, plus younger vines in the enclos. Drink 2022-2036\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, vinous.com, March 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposed of 54.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.9% Merlot, and 6.5% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Le Pauillac de Chateau Latour is deep garnet in color. It skips out of the glass with exuberant notions of chocolate-covered cherries, wild blueberries, and sassafras, leading to suggestions of tilled soil, fallen leaves, and charcoal. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and still tightly wound, offering bright, crunchy black and red fruits with loads of savory sparks and an approachable, grainy texture, finishing with great persistence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, December 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has been made every year since 1989, and was developed primarily for the restaurant market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pauillac is made primarily from young vines, growing on the less prestigious terroirs in the vineyard, and from wines that do not meet the selection criteria for Forts de Latour (specific to each vintage).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 20% new barrels are used in the vinification of the Pauillac, the precise proportion varying depending on the characteristics of the vintage. The blend for Château Latour’s Pauillac typically consists of nearly 45% Merlot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis generous, fruity wine is an excellent introduction to the family of wines produced by Château Latour. It can be enjoyed after four to five years of ageing, and will continue to improve for several more years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39765742420003,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39417552109603,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/pauillac_de_latour_-_fine_wine_direct_98cfa7cd-92f7-42f7-b0e2-91792fd99d68.png?v=1628792554"},{"product_id":"chateau-chantalouette-2016-pomerol","title":"Chateau Chantalouette 2016\/2017, Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBEST BUY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£39.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Pomerol is made by Christian Moueix - the genius behind the World famous Château Pétrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc and Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eLet’s cut to the chase: 2016 is a fantastic, sublime and at times entrancing vintage.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“2016 is the most consistently great year since 2009 and 2010\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“For so many wines and estates, 2016 is an epic vintage”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"the best Bordeaux vintage I will probably ever taste”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, smooth and supple with ripe red berry fruit on the nose and notes of spice. Excellent Pomerol from a great vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA real classic fine wine from Chateau de Sales, their second wine- Château Chantalouette 2016. This wine is drinking beautifully now and can be kept for another few years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is my 42nd vintage, and certainly one of the three best I’ve made during my career. Everything was good this year.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink 2019 - 2025+\u003cbr\u003eBruno Lambert Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39476118487075,"sku":"","price":479.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39476118519843,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Pomerol2016.png?v=1634151435"},{"product_id":"segla-margaux-2016-chateau-rauzan-segla","title":"Ségla 2019, Margaux, Château Rauzan Ségla","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e£49.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETAIL - IMMEDIATE DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSégla, the second wine of Ch Rauzan-Ségla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2016 Ségla has a well-defined bouquet whose discreet rose petal and iris aromas lift the black cherry and blueberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and quite lively and spicy, leading into a slightly metallic finish, which I suspect will ebb with time. There is good length here. An elegant and quite persistent Margaux. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. 2021 - 2036\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, August 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39493755076643,"sku":"","price":299.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39493755109411,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Magnum 150cl","offer_id":40579997990947,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Double Magnum 3 Litre","offer_id":40579998023715,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Imperial 6 Litre","offer_id":40579998056483,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/seglamarguax2014_946e0fa2-7427-4e81-98f2-71f30396435f.jpg?v=1635690479"},{"product_id":"chateau-talbot-2010-st-julien","title":"Chateau Talbot 2010, St Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£160.00\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the best Talbots over recent years, and possibly the best since the 1986 and 1982, this sexy juggernaut of a wine struts forth with an opaque plum\/ruby\/purple color and terrific notes of creme de cassis, licorice, roasted herbs and smoky barbecue. It is a brilliant effort, with full body, wonderful fruit, a savory, expansive mouthfeel, sensational texture and a long finish, but no hardness or astringency. This is a fabulous Talbot to drink over the next 20-25 years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate (205), March 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39495031390243,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39495031357475,"sku":"","price":960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Talbot.png?v=1635846750"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-2010-valdicava","title":"Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Valdicava - 99\/100 points James Suckling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£140.00\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV 14.0%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vintage Of A Lifetime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Absolutely stunning aromas of nectarine, orange peel, sweet black cherry, plum, flower, licorice and mushroom. Full body with layers of ultra-fine tannins and hints of tangy acidity. Such beautiful length and beauty to this wine. It's powerful and structured but shows a gorgeous finesse and length. Truly wondrous. So long and refined. The texture is phenomenal. Better in 2016.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e99\/100\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, January 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gdil4sAWw_k\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39496865611811,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/brunellobottle473x473.png?v=1636050972"},{"product_id":"chateau-beaumont-2016-haut-medoc-black-friday-wine-deal-17","title":"Château Beaumont 2016\/2019, Haut-Medoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£27.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"k-uppercase\"\u003eBLEND - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2016 Beaumont has quite a powerful bouquet with dense black fruit, boysenberry and cedar, traces of pencil lead developing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite spicy compared to its peers, then it reins everything back in for what is a refined finish. Classy stuff, but I would afford this a couple of years in bottle. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, October 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between St Julien and Margaux, Château Beaumont aims to produce a rich and crowd pleasing wine. They have hired consultant Eric Boissenot, a renown oenologist in Bordeaux who is involved in many estates, in order to do so and the results are promissing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose full of fresh red and black fruits with subtle hints of spice. The palate is beautifully balanced, with stunning rich black fruits and full, fine and ripe tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39515547369507,"sku":"","price":167.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39515547402275,"sku":"","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Beaumont2016_4bf39626-0d04-4ee2-849a-8ffe20fbfd0a.png?v=1637676160"},{"product_id":"carruades-de-lafite-the-curve-mixed-vintage-case","title":"Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 'The Curve' Mixed Vintage Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOWC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Bottle Mixed case:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBespoke handmade 'Curved' wooden case, contains 2 bottles each: 09, 10, 14, 15 \u0026amp; 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39571964166179,"sku":"","price":4999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/carruadescurvecase.jpg?v=1642884810"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-tenuta-il-poggione-2010","title":"Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Il Poggione 2010 (98 Points WA) - Flash Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£99.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV 14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2010 vintage is regarded as one of the best for Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a striking wine that shows uncompromising varietal pureness, albeit in a most concentrated and elaborate form. This is what great Sangiovese is all about. There's so much happening on the nose and the wine brings you to cherry, spice, licorice, cured meat, pressed rose and grilled meat in equal measure. No one element overpowers the next. The mouthfeel is also tight and bright with the kind of fruit intensity that promises long cellar aging. This Brunello is only at the beginning of a long road ahead. The longer the wine stays in the glass, the more it offers in terms of complexity and intensity. This is a true standout that can be enjoyed for up to 20 years ahead. (Monica Larner)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR\/FV\/BI\/BBR","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39572552220707,"sku":"","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/BrunellodiMontalcino_TenutaIlPoggione2016finewinedirect_f6d89f2a-ec6d-42c5-a3c7-3eee3e178d9e.png?v=1643020903"},{"product_id":"unico-2009-vega-sicilia-ribera-del-duero-spain","title":"Único 2009, Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£370.00\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The elevage is complex, building from smaller barrels to larger barrels over a period of six years, finishing in larger vats. Then four years in bottle. Non-sequential releasing with the 2005 and 2006 being released after the 2007 and 2008. This 2009 has good ripeness and deep fruit-presence on the nose with rich red and dark plums, subtly earthy spice, cedar and fresh tobacco. There’s terrific concentration on the palate and very ripe dark-plum, blueberry and cherry flavors. The tannins are fresh, very long and carry flavors deep. Natural freshness and effortless power, too — a hallmark of Unico! Very open-knit and approachable now, this will age for two decades easily, and then some more.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, November 2018 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39580381741091,"sku":null,"price":4440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39580381773859,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/unico2006vegasicilia_0fa278e2-8d39-4d2c-abda-5f949dba7f56.png?v=1644084703"},{"product_id":"pommard-2017-cuvee-billardet-domaine-faiveley-hospices-de-beaune-burgundy","title":"Pommard 2017, Cuvée Billardet, Domaine Faiveley, Hospices de Beaune, Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£199.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Wooden Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicious Pinot Noir from the world famous Burgundy producer Domaine Faiveley and also from the excellent 2017 vintage.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood matching\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRoasted chicken with thyme, veal blanquette with mustard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNicolas Rolin, Chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy Philippe le Bon, founded the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune in 1443. From 1452, nursing sisters, who had been brought from Flanders, welcomed and cared for the first patients in the great Paupers’ Ward. The Cuvée was enlarged in 1963 thanks to a legacy made by Madame Maurice Pallegoix in memory of her husband, who was mayor of Demigny. The oldest vines in the Cuvée are Les Cent Vignes, representing 54% of the surface, and Les Teurons (19%), which were respectively planted between 1953 and 1975, and 1950 and 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHospices de Beaune history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1443, the Hospices de Beaune was originally for a home and sanctuary for the poor. Throughout the centuries, its vocation remains the same: the quality of care is still as high, in numerous satellite establishments, and the famous auction that is held once a year takes place above all for charity purposes.Today, numerous donated parcels of vines make up a superb domain which includes 60 hectares of vines situated mostly in Grand Crus and Premiers Crus. The annual Hospices de Beaune auction, created in 1859, has always been held on the third Sunday in November. This charitable event, that is amongst the most broadcast in the world, is an important trend indicator for the Burgundy wine market. The catalogue lots at the auction are named 'cuvée' and are indicated with the name of the wine or village and one of the names of the institution's benefactors. Apart from the two charity barrels, all the profits from the auction are used to finance projects carried out by the institution. The wine commercialised during the sale is wine produced in the year. The wine is sold in barrels called 'pièces', (containing 228 litres).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":54964631634293,"sku":"","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/pommard2017-473x473.png?v=1646916995"},{"product_id":"chateau-gazin-2010-pomerol","title":"Château Gazin 2010, Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£169.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Gazin charges out of the gate with bold boysenberries, baked plums and Christmas cake notes plus hints of unsmoked cigars and bouquet garni. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with baked black fruit, framed by firm, ambitious tannins, finishing long and mineral tinged. Drink 2020-2046.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (March 2020), March 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Wow! This wine exceeded my enthusiastic barrel tasting notes. A big, back-strapping blockbuster from Gazin, in which the oak seems to be pushed into the background (thankfully), the wine offers up notes of caramelized black cherry and black currant fruit interwoven with mocha, white chocolate, subtle toast and hints of coffee beans and tobacco leaf. The exceptional aromatics are easily followed up by a full-bodied, powerful, broodingly backward, rich, intense wine with multiple dimensions, layers of fruit, and a sensational finish of close to a minute. This is one of the all-time great efforts from Gazin. It should be forgotten for 6-10 years and drunk over the following 30 to 40.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate (205), March 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2010 Gazin has an astonishingly precise bouquet with real intensity and bravura, mainly black fruit laced with truffles and morels, becoming more ferrous with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, crisp acidity, a beguiling sense of symmetry and just a little gaminess towards the finish. What a wonderful Pomerol. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Drink 2020 - 2050\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com (April 2020), April 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39613343596579,"sku":"","price":169.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/gazin473x473.png?v=1648917495"},{"product_id":"frescobaldi-tenuta-luce-della-vite-luce-2019-magnum-owc","title":"Frescobaldi - Tenuta Luce della Vite : Luce 2019\/2020 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£399.99\u003c\/span\u003e per magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.4%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuce 2019 has an intense ruby red color. The nose is striking with its floral hints of violet and rose accompanied by red fruits such as raspberries and sweet spices. In the mouth, the wine is balanced and elegant with an almost creamy texture supported by silky and well-integrated tannins. Spicy notes accompany the persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019: a balanced and late vintage. A cold and sunny winter was followed by a spring characterized by low average temperatures and heavy rainfall, which contributed to the creation of important water reserves in the soil. The reduced sunlight coupled with the heavy rainfall resulted in a slight delay of about ten days in the vegetative cycle of the grapevines. The flowering phase took place in early June, after which the growing season continued regularly with a hot summer free of excessive temperatures and some rainfall occurring between late July and early August, which supported a vigorous and efficient growth of the leaves. The mild temperatures in September and the good water reserves supported a slow and regular ripening of the grapes, which resulted in perfectly ripe, highly intense tannins rich in aromatic freshness. The harvest began with a sunny climate on September 12 with the first Merlot grapes, continued with Sangiovese in late September and early October. The wines are structured showing balance, vigor and great aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct\/MMD","offers":[{"title":"1 Magnum 150cl","offer_id":39769553666083,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39769584926755,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Luce2019magnums.png?v=1663322046"},{"product_id":"grange-2018-penfolds","title":"Penfolds Grange 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£500.00\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A robust Grange from a lauded vintage, this wields sheer power with such compelling prowess. Uncompromising Grange. There are rich blackberries and plums on offer, together with brazen oak and abundant notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, charcoal, cola and hard brown spices. So fleshy and intense. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark-chocolate and cocoa-powder aromas and flavours here, too. The tannins are polished and long, extruding deep into the finish and holding endlessly. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark chocolate, black cherry, dark plum and more. Impressive. Brazen. One of the great Granges that will drink magnificently for decades to come.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJamesSuckling.com - 100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0sfPcL0qxaA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WH","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39818105126947,"sku":"","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39818105159715,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/penfolds2018grange.png?v=1665046424"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-2017-valdicava","title":"Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Valdicava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£130.00 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV 14.0%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Intense aromas of flowers and dark cherries. Perfumed and bright for the vintage. Full-bodied and firm with chewy yet polished tannins and a succulent and fruity finish that is in line and framed.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 95 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"a strong argument can be made that Valdicava is among the top three or four Brunello di Montalcino producers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39832222695459,"sku":"","price":720.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39832222728227,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/brunellobottle473x473_b5a55e34-563a-45c8-858f-54e6cf7896b2.png?v=1665735952"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-les-clans-rose-2021-first-uk-release","title":"Chateau d'Esclans Les Clans Rosé 2021\/2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape varieties from the best quality old vines consisting primarily of Grenache, Vermentino and Syrah. Barrel fermentation has resulted in a beautiful wine with strawberry, cherry and subtle citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Great wines like Les Clans, from a top estate in Château d’Esclans (see best buy), with exacting winemaking including barrel fermentation and maturation, smack more of a grand white burgundy domaine than a pink producer and, unlike others, can age gracefully.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane MacQuitty , The Times 29.04.2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 review - Matthew Jukes 19\/20 Drink now to 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It has been fascinating watching Les Clans find its rightful place in the small but perfectly formed pantheon on truly great rosé wines. For the first few vintages of this wine’s release, it had to put up with being Garrus’s less interesting and slightly lighter sibling. But while Garrus received all of the accolades and some perfect scores (from me!), Les Clans never complained. More recently, I have documented in detail Les Clans own character slowing forming and, in the last few vintages, blossoming into a vital individual in this tremendous estate’s portfolio. Last year’s 2019 was a triumphant wine, sultry, sexy, detailed, sophisticated, alluring, forward-drinking and yet blessed with every bit as much glamour and couture as its more structured and more age-worthy, headline-grabbing stablemate, Garrus. In 2020, Les Clans went one step further. It has now introduced even more depth of flavour and length on the finish.  You will no doubt be familiar with just how incredible Whispering Angel and Rock Angel are in 2020. Les Clans takes Rock Angel’s impact and bravado and then elevates this impressive delivery of flavour to an otherworldly level of excitement.  This wine is near perfect in its perfume and also its palate complexity but it is the approachability, given its breeding, which makes this the most astounding Les Clans to date.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19\/20 (Drink now to 2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It is always such a joy to taste the new Esclans releases 2019 Les Clans is a masterclass in balance and poise.  Château d’Esclans wrote the rulebook on crafting statuesque rosé wines and while all others have floundered around for a decade or more, over-oaking, over-macerating, over-blending and generally making all of the mistakes imaginable, this imperious property nailed the recipe first time around and has been fine-tuning ever since.  The investment in winemaking equipment here would make both an accountant and a bank manager faint, but the vision and determination of owner Sacha Lichine have paid handsome dividends and more now that Whispering Angel is not a lone figure on the international circuit but a veritable heavenly chorus.  It is clear to me, having tasted legions of 2019 rosés that this is a brilliant vintage and therefore great wines must be expected to step up.  Les Clans is always built with exacting precision and so it is hard to imagine where improvements can be made!  That said, I am of the mind that this is the finest release of this celestial wine to date and the superb silkiness is but one of its extraordinary attributes.   Les Clans is sometimes guilty of being a little shy on the nose, but this 2019 is positively forward as it rushes from the glass to greet you.  In terms of the balance, this is a full-framed wine but it seems effortlessly graceful, too.  We have come to expect greatness from this label and this is what 2019 Les Clans dutifully rewards you with.  While other estates strive to make wines with this level of gravitas most fall well short of the mark.  Château d’Esclans will one day have true rivals, but for now, if you have the choice and also the budget to spend, then this is the wine that you will want in your glass.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatthewjukes.com 07\/10\/2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Full body plus loads of flavor and richness. Intense and flavorful. Has a long, long finish”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Juicy and complex on the palate, it has a serious, pure, dry finish”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Lyons (The Wall Street Journal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This powerful wine expresses the more complex side of Provence rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A suave creamy feel echoes throughout. Very flattering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Slightly oaken, taught and youthful”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Drinks Business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s really great that rosé has this kind of wine in the category – something to aspire to”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Great elegance and length that shows both florality and firmness”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39840477511715,"sku":"","price":419.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39840477544483,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/les_clans_8a1cfee8-97e2-4ec3-8c3a-66e724087afa.png?v=1698157493"},{"product_id":"la-fleur-petrus-2015-pomerol-fine-wine-offer","title":"La Fleur Pétrus 2015, Pomerol - Fine Wine Offer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pomerol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Jean-François Moueix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 36,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The aromas to this are stunning with lavender, rose petals, walnut skin, strawberries and raspberries. Captivating. Full body, layers of polished tannins and perfectly ripe fruit. Dense and very long. Breathtaking classicism. Try in 2021 and onwards.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39857685135395,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/la_fleur_petrus_2018_aec1c2d7-8edb-48cd-821a-12de4dfe520e.png?v=1667500676"},{"product_id":"meursault-les-grands-charrons-2020-vincent-latour","title":"Meursault Les Grands Charrons 2023, Vincent Latour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£79.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE ALL PRICES INCLUDE DUTY \u0026amp; VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis a phenomenal Meursault fine wine for the money, buy a few cases before we sell out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of ripe orchard fruit, nut oil and floral nuances precede the fleshy, delicious and complex flavours leading to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince taking over his father’s estate in 1998, Vincent Latour’s wines have been highly praised both in Burgundy and further afield. A new cellar has just been constructed which houses Vincent’s interesting mix of oak casks. Delicious wines with excellent richness and minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CT\/VIVINO","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39870723719203,"sku":"","price":479.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 bottle 75cl","offer_id":39870723751971,"sku":"","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/MeursaultLesGrandsCharrons2020_VincentLatour.png?v=1668623914"},{"product_id":"rothschild-chateau-clarke-2995-2010-and-2015-mixed-case","title":"Chateau Clarke, Baron Edmond de Rothschild 2005, 2010 and 2015 Mixed Case - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£499.99 \u003c\/span\u003eper 6 bottle case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles each of:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2005 (90-92 points Robert Parker, WA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 (93 points James Suckling)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 (90-92 points Neal Martin, WA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful mixed wooden case of three exceptional vintages of Edmond de Rothschild’s first wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRothschild’s award winning, Merlot-led Listrac Médoc, all three wines drinking beautifully now and offering a journey through the evolution of Chateau Clarke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Extreme nose of crushed raspberries and minerals. Full body, with very integrated tannins and a fresh clean finish. Lasts for minutes. Very well done.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 (93 points Suckling)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating back to the 12th century, the origins of Château Clarke began when Cistercian monks planted the first vines and in 1818 the knight, Tobie Clarke purchased the land, named after him to this day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter passing through several hands, Baron Edmond de Rothschild bought the property in 1973. Baron Edmond restored the property and redesigned the vineyard resulting in a wine-producing area of 54 hectares and modernising the winemaking process throughout. Today, the vines are planted on clay-limestone hilltops that enable the Merlot vines to express their character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver since the first wine was bottled in 1978 the quality of Château Clarke wine has steadily improved which is a testament to the stringent controls on the method of cultivation and wine production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2001, all the handpicked and meticulously sorted grapes are transferred into a wooden vat using gravity for the vatting process. The wine is then placed in new barrels where it is left to mature for between 14 and 18 months. This process means that the wine produced at Château Clarke is a true reflection of the land that made it: concentrated and distinguished, it allies power with aromatic complexity, and has great potential for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39872449282083,"sku":"","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateauclarkemixedcasefinewinedirect.png?v=1668796302"},{"product_id":"barons-de-lafite-rothschild-reserve-speciale-pauillac-2020","title":"Barons de Lafite Rothschild Réserve Spéciale Pauillac 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£44.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe five arrows symbol on the label indicate that \u003cstrong\u003ethis excellent wine was\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eproduced by the same hands that make the first growth wine Chateau Lafite Rothschild - James Suckling scored this wine 98\/100 points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe wine is produced form vines at Château Duhart Milon and Chateau Lafite Rothschild itself so the provenance is excellent. Total production of this excellent fine wine is around 3,000 cases so this offer won't be available for long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39878135709731,"sku":"","price":269.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39884133105699,"sku":"","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/reservelafite2016_0471de86-d969-403f-b35b-bd2914723296.jpg?v=1669224978"},{"product_id":"marques-de-riscal-frank-gehry-selection-2012","title":"Marqués de Riscal Frank Gehry Selection 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW - FINE WINE DIRECT EXCLUSIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 BOTTLES ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD MATCHES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine goes well with ham, mediumstrength cheeses, casseroles which are not too spicy, pulse dishes, poultry, red meat, grilled and roast meat.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST SERVED AT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetween 16º and 18ºC.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPEARANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cherry-coloured wine, good depth of colour, almost opaque, with hardly any signs of evolution. An intense complex nose, with notes of ripe, dark fruit, balsamic nuances and a slightly mineral base. On the palate it is very well structured, with a fresh sensation and an outstanding concentration of polished tannins which give a warm, unctuous mouth-feel with a long, lingering finish in which you can discover the toasted notes from the cask-ageing in fine French oak. A wine with tannin backbone and marked acidity augur well for good future bottle ageing, very much in the style of the Riscal wines from the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39923730645027,"sku":"","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/MarquesdeRiscalFrankGehrySelection2012.png?v=1675254108"},{"product_id":"sichel-claret-2019-exclusive","title":"Sichel Claret 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£14.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I buy this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichel are responsible for producing some great wines from Chateau Palmer to Chateau Angludet so the provenance is excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the great 2020 Bordeaux vintage (possibly the greatest vintage ever)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould rival many £20 clarets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparable to the excellent 2009, 2010 vintage if not better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill drink until 2035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JB\/BC","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39940951441443,"sku":"","price":89.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"-","offer_id":40103705739299,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/SichelClaretFineWineDirect.png?v=1677256537"},{"product_id":"pomerol-2021-declassified-pre-order-1","title":"POMEROL 2021 DECLASSIFIED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£99.99 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast Few Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is the finest declassified wine we have enjoyed to date, we have been told that this the last official release of this magnificent declassified Pomerol, we cannot reveal the Chateau for obvious reasons as it is a well guarded secret, you are buying a top quality Pomerol here for a fraction of the normal price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc et 3% Malbec \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"k-uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you buy this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a32e2e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"k-uppercase\"\u003eFrom one of the most famous Chateau in Pomerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"k-uppercase\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #973b3b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a32e2e;\"\u003e From the excellent 2021 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a32e2e;\"\u003e Best value Pomerol you can buy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"k-uppercase\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #973b3b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a32e2e;\"\u003eImported direct from Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"k-uppercase\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #973b3b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a32e2e;\"\u003eVery limited stock this will sell out fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine with a beautiful, dense purple colour. The nose is powerful with notes of black fruits, blueberries and blackcurrants, with nuances of black pepper. There are also fine aromas of vanilla and toast. On the palate the wine is full and fleshy, with a beautiful complexity on a smooth substance. The Merlots, harvested without being over-ripe, offer both roundness, delicate and crunchy flesh and a grain that harmoniously coats the tannins that give this wine length and structure. This wine reveals all the complexity, richness and charm for which Pomerol wines are renowned. A typical wine of its appellation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGEING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCan be enjoyed while young but has cellaring potential for up to 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39946612506659,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/pomerol2021finewinedirectcopyright.png?v=1677934172"},{"product_id":"testamatta-2018-bibi-graetz-tuscany-italy","title":"Testamatta 2018, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany, Italy - 100 Points","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£79.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Finely textured, with a nuanced perfume that fills the glass and takes you to the intense underbrush of Tuscany. Succulent and yet savoury, this has a lilting freshness that is overlaid with ripe berry fruits, sage and white pepper spice, and clear minerality in terms of its scraping texture that makes your mouth water on the finish. Feels light and sculpted and yet has an intensity that skewers you to the spot. This is a great wine, with scope and imagination that doesn't want to let you go. Genuinely stands out among the wines of this tasting, and these are a fine array of wines. As with Colore, Bibi Graetz selects only old vines, the youngest 50 years old from five different vineyard sites across Tuscany, all farmed organically. Fermentations in open 225l barrels with natural yeasts and manual punch downs. Drinking Window 2024 - 2045.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson, Decanter Magazine, August 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39964313223203,"sku":"","price":479.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39964313255971,"sku":"","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Magnum 300cl (Delivery 8 weeks)","offer_id":39964326789155,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Testamatta2018_BibiGraetz_Tuscany_Italy.png?v=1680194461"},{"product_id":"copy-of-pol-roger-brut-nv","title":"Pol Roger Brut NV Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£59.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: \u003c\/strong\u003ePinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a golden straw coloured hue, it has abundant and fine bubbles. A powerful and attractive nose, it delivers fruity aromsa of pear and mango, followed by honeysuckle, white jasmine and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive house-style, composed from 30 still base wines drawn from at least three vintages, and the three varieties of Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier blended in equal portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir comes from the villages of the Montagne de Reims and contributes body and character; the Chardonnay comes from Epernay itself and the Cote des Blancs and provides lightness and elegance; the Pinot Meunier comes from the Vallée de la Marne and provides youthfulness and vigour. The perfect apéritif champagne which we never release until it is at least three years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bibendum\/Walker Woodhouse","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40044657115171,"sku":"","price":359.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 bottle 75cl","offer_id":40044657147939,"sku":"","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/pol_roger_3738152e-c5f2-483b-92d6-ffa2b8d129ae.png?v=1684309096"},{"product_id":"chardonnay-rutherford-ranch-napa-valley-2019","title":"Chardonnay Rutherford Ranch Napa Valley 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£34.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Californian Chardonnay brings everything you hope for with a powerful full body with ripe stone fruit balanced by beautifully oaked notes. The wine spends 12 months in both steel tanks and French oak to both preserve some natural freshness and fruit character as well as bring toasted oak notes of caramel and spice. The aroma and palate reveal notes of ripe pear, dried apricot and delicious golden apples. A deliciously versatile wine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoy as an aperitif or pair with chicken and grilled fish entrees, creamy vegetable soups or a selection of your favourite cheeses..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fog influenced Napa Valley is home to many of California’s premium wineries. This famous valley around the natural springs of Oakville, includes the thin strip of soil known as the Rutherford Bench where some of the state’s most highly prized vineyards are planted. It is where great Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are grown and sublime Pinot Noirs from the southern Carneros end of the valley.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRutherford Ranch Winery is located on Napa Valley’s historic Silverado Trail in one of the area’s most renowned sub-appellations. Certification by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance is a testament to the family’s three generation commitment to sustainable, Earth-friendly wine growing and winemaking practices. Their portfolio of wines showcases the rich diversity of California’s premium growing regions. Sourced from appellations that include Napa Valley, Arroyo Seco, Lodi and the Central Coast, all wines are finished and bottled at the family’s Napa Valley winery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EW","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40047528411171,"sku":"","price":209.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40047528443939,"sku":"","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/ChardonnayRutherfordRanchNapaValley2019.png?v=1684577935"},{"product_id":"mas-de-daumas-gassac-rouge-2020-pays-dherault","title":"Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge 2021, Pays d'Hérault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£59.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A Lafite in Languedoc” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eGault \u0026amp; Millau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One of the 10 best wines in the world”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Michael Broadbent MW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE\/BLEND:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Pinot Noir, 4% other rare varieties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUSTAINABLE\/ORGANIC\/BIODYNAMIC: \u003c\/strong\u003eDaumas Gassac embraces an organic culture, eschewing chemical fertilizers in favour of natural dung compost as well as tree and straw cuttings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS\/VEGANS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian but not vegan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALLERGENS (EGGS AND\/OR MILK):\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs and Milk are used during fining but only trace quantities (less than 0.25mg\/l) are present after analysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red in colour, it has complex notes of tart red fruit and black plum with a touch of leather. This wine is mouth filling with complex fruit and great body, powerful tannins and a ripe fruit finish. It has excellent acidity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD RECOMMENDATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leg of lamb studded with garlic, gratin of aubergines or courgettes, roast guinea fowl on a bed of caramelised apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORT HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1971, the Guibert family founded the Mas de Daumas Gassac estate on an historical farm with a unique red terroir contributing to its reputation as the “First growth of the Languedoc”. With 67 estate vineyard plots, farmed in total respect of nature and surrounded by the Garrigue forest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIMATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to plenty of rain during the first half of the year, and a magnificent dry, sunny summer, the vines hardly suffered any water stress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Glacial deposits \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 hl\/ha \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 100% Manual harvested \u003cbr\u003e• Classic Medoc vinification – long fermentation and maceration (20 days at least) in stainless steel tank. \u003cbr\u003e• Matured for 12-15 months in oak barrels \u003cbr\u003e• No filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les Caves de Pyrene","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40048448831523,"sku":null,"price":359.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40048448864291,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/mas_de_daumas_gassac_rouge_7fe86443-8198-4f68-a974-a90cb7993bce.png?v=1684754898"},{"product_id":"bodegas-taron-cepas-centenarias-2018-rioja-alta","title":"Bodegas Taron Cepas Centenarias 2020\/2021, Rioja Alta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£34.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW EXCLUSIVE OFFER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe region of La Rioja lends its name to Spain`s most widely recognised wines. Much Rioja is blended from three districts; Alta and Alavesa to the north and the hot dry Oriental district to the south (previously known as Rioja Baja) and uses Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo red grape varieties and the diminishing influence of extended ageing in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBodegas Taron is a cooperative based in the northernmost part of Rioja Alta. The cooperative is made up of four small towns; Cuzcurrita de Rio Tiron, Sajazarra, Villaseca and Tirgo. These four towns decided that as they share not only the landscape but their culture too, they would benefit from pooling together their vineyards and knowledge to create one Bodega focussed on creating high quality Rioja`s. Bodegas Taron have 700 hectares of vineyards spread over more than 1000 small plots. Some of the oldest vines are over 100 years old which go into making their premium wine; Cepas Centenarias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA limited production wine made from rare 100 year old Tempranillo vines in a single vineyard in the Rioja Alta region. The wine is ruby red with garnet reflections, velvetty soft and smooth on the palate with a fresh acidity. Supple tannins support the core of ripe blackberries and cherries combined with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, balsamic, coffee and chocolate from 9 months in French oak barrels. A wine with fantastic complexity, very long and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal with roasts, especially game such as pheasant or pigeon, as well as cheese. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40114031788067,"sku":"","price":209.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40114031755299,"sku":"","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/taron95points.png?v=1694622428"},{"product_id":"albarino-attis-mar-2021","title":"Albariño Attis Mar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£99.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis delightfully fresh Albariño shows the classic characters yet with a twist from spending time below the sea. It has clean and intense straw-yellow colour on appearance, and a bright acidity with a full and textured body. This elegant and complex palate has notes of grapefruit and stone fruits complemented by creamy buttery flavours and a salty finish. The unique method of ageing under the sea retains the freshness by avoiding oxidation and allowing potential to age for a long time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA friend to all things from the sea, Albariño pairs exceptionally well with prawns, scallops, shellfish, lobster, and mussels. It also suits meats as well as leafy green herbs and makes a delicious digestif. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Galicia region sits on Spain’s estuary ridden northwest Atlantic coast. This coastal region is wet, yet it is where the fashionable Albariño grape variety thrives on the granite soils. In the south, the Rias Baixas, which means `lower inlets’, supports vines trained high on pergolas in order to keep them well aired from the damp climate, producing fresh, elegant and aromatic wines. The Godello variety is most happy in the relatively warmer and drier valley of Valdeorras, crossed by the river Sil, which is located inland, on the eastern limit of Galicia. Godello’s bunches are compact with smallish and yields are relatively low, which probably contributed to the variety`s near abandonment in the past.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 2000 by the Farina family, Attis have 12.3 acres of vineyards planted with Albarino vines ranging from 5 to 50 years. Robustiano Farina provides years of experience to support his sons Baldomero and Robustiano Jr. in their management of the vineyard, winery and business operations. In 2011, they invested in a new, modern winery and hired Jean-Francois Hebrard for technical advice and ecological cultivation in the vineyards. This came to fruition for the 2012 vintage, encompassing all aspect of winemaking; spontaneous fermentation, ageing on the lees and a reduction in their use of sulphur.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EW","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40119957618723,"sku":null,"price":599.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40119957651491,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/AlbarinoAttisMar2021.png?v=1695659381"},{"product_id":"copy-of-puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-la-garenne-2021-gerard-thomas","title":"Saint Aubin 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien 2023, Gérard Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£49.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards is right next to the most famous producers of Puligny Montrachet. This fine wine offers amazing value for money and is only made in very small quantities,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day-to-day running of this fine domaine is now in the highly capable hands of Gérard’s two daughters, Anne and Isabelle. Their technical training has resulted in fresher, purer wines with more precise flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerard Thomas has been in control of this Saint-Aubin estate since 1982 and is now helped by his two daughters, Isabelle and Anne. There are 12 hectares of vines, including a 1.82 hectare holding in the well-known Premier Cru Les Murgers de Dents de Chien. Gerard has been expanding the domaine in Cotes de Beaune since the 1980s through acquisitions in Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet. Harvesting is by hand with careful handling of complete bunches to avoid oxidation and several passes through the vineyard during harvest to ensure optimum ripeness. All the whites are barrel fermented with 25% new oak used. Ten months in cask follows, with regular lees stirring to add depth. It is without doubt that Gerard Thomas is one of Saint-Aubin`s finest producers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CT\/EW","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40120338251811,"sku":"","price":299.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 bottle 75cl","offer_id":40120338284579,"sku":"","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/SaintAubin1erCruMurgersdesDentsdeChien2021_GerardThomas.png?v=1695740956"},{"product_id":"chateau-pontet-canet-2010-100-points-robert-parker","title":"Château Pontet Canet 2010 - 100 Points Robert Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£250.00\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRETAIL - IMMEDIATE DELIVERY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Alfred Tesseron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Les Hauts de Pontet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 320,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An absolutely amazing wine, from grapes harvested between the end of September and October 17, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol. It comes from one of the few biodynamic vineyards in Bordeaux, but you are likely to see many more, given the success that Tesseron seems to be having at all levels, both in his vineyards and in his fermentation\/winemaking. An astounding, compelling wine with the classic Pauillac nose more often associated with its cross-street neighbor, Mouton-Rothschild, creme de cassis, there are also some violets and other assorted floral notes. The wine has off-the-charts massiveness and intensity but never comes across as heavy, overbearing or astringent. The freshness, laser-like precision, and full-bodied, massive richness and extract are simply remarkable to behold and experience. It is very easy, to become jaded tasting such great wines from a great vintage, but it is really a privilege to taste something as amazing as this. Unfortunately, it needs a good decade of cellaring, and that's assuming it doesn't close down over the next few years. This is a 50- to 75-year wine from one of the half-dozen or so most compulsive and obsessive proprietors in all of Bordeaux. Is there anything that proprietor Alfred Tesseron is not doing right? Talk about an estate that is on top of its game! Pontet-Canet's 2010 is a more structured, tannic and restrained version of their most recent perfect wine, the 2009. Kudos to Pontet-Canet.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate (205), March 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BI \/ FV \/JB","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":40122656718883,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/chateau_pontet_canet_7d5ff0ce-2389-4ee0-b858-d5b8fe26f7df.png?v=1696064304"},{"product_id":"chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-morgeot-blanc-2021-vincent-latour","title":"Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot blanc 2021, Vincent Latour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£129.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere the nose is fresh and pure with its combination of petrol, rosemary oil and various white orchard fruit scents. As one would reasonably expect, there is more volume and richness to the seductively textured flavors that offer just a bit more depth on the vibrant and attractively dry finale. This is a wine that could be enjoyed young as well as aged up to a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40136853585955,"sku":"","price":129.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/Chassagne-Montrachet1erCruMorgeotblanc2021_VincentLatourfinewinedirect.png?v=1697192289"},{"product_id":"segla-2019-margaux-chateau-rauzan-segla","title":"Ségla 2019, Margaux, Château Rauzan Ségla","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£44.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETAIL - IMMEDIATE DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSégla, the second wine of Ch Rauzan-Ségla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2019 Ségla has a tertiary, smoky, pencil box scented bouquet, a bit grouchier than its Margaux peers, stubborn in its flush of youth. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, pretty and quite elegant with a keen thread of acidity. There is impressive precision on the finish, quite mineral-driven with a satisfyingly persistent aftertaste. This Deuxième Vin always shines in blind tastings, its seductiveness shining through. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrink 2026-2050\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com (Southwold), February 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40152993988643,"sku":null,"price":269.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40152994021411,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/seglamarguax2014_1ed61e4a-7f2e-476c-98be-536e00ab775d.jpg?v=1698587954"},{"product_id":"givry-1er-cru-la-grande-berge-2019-2020-domaine-ragot","title":"Givry 1er Cru La Grande Berge 2020, Domaine Ragot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£39.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA magnificent premier cru and this is the ripest, richest wine in the cellar. Vivid, dark fruits on the nose, lovely juicy texture on the palate and a long, firm but sweet finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40158049304611,"sku":"","price":239.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40158049337379,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/20192020Givry1erCruLaGrandeBerge_DomaineRagot.png?v=1698860315"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2009-fine-wine","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2009 - 100 Points","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRETAIL - IMMEDIATE DELIVERY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The main reason the 2009 Lafite Rothschild did not receive a perfect score is because the wine has closed down slightly, but it is unquestionably another profound Lafite, their greatest wine since the amazing 2003. Among the most powerful Lafites ever made (it came in at 13.59% alcohol), the final blend was 82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot. The selection was incredibly severe with only 45% of the crop being utilized. A tight, but potentially gorgeous nose of graphite, black currants, licorice and camphor is followed by a full-bodied wine revealing the classic elegance, purity and delineated style of Lafite. It is phenomenally concentrated with softer tannins than the 2005, the 2003's voluptuous, broad, juicy personality, and low acidity. There are several vintages that I thought were a replay of their colossal 1959, most notably 1982 and 2003, but 2009 is also one to keep an eye on. It is still extremely youthful and seems slightly more backward than I would have guessed based on the barrel tastings, but it needs 10-15 years of bottle age, and should last for 50+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate (199), March 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The second you put your nose in the glass, you know that it is 100 points. The combination of sweet tobacco, fresh flowers, currants and sultanas on the nose leaves me breathless. Turns to cocoa powder and freshness. The palate re-enforces the show, with phenomenally polished tannins. Fabulous class. Could be a remake of the phenomenal 1959. Try in 2022.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EW","offers":[{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":40165664620579,"sku":"","price":899.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/lafite_6ac322ac-d5c8-4b0c-9a17-5b87265f8159.png?v=1699710388"},{"product_id":"rioja-gran-reserva-2016-marques-de-riscal-magnum-owc","title":"Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 Marqués de Riscal Magnum - Wooden Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCLUSIVE - SMALL LIMITED PARCEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make their Gran Reserva wines, Riscal use grapes from vines over 80 years old, from their own estate vineyards and bought in from associated local growers. Once the wine destined to become a Gran Reserva has been selected, following the coupage of the wines of the new vintage, it is put into American oak casks where it will age for between two and a half and three years. This is followed by a further minimum of three years bottle ageing before release for sale.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep black-cherry colour, almost opaque. Very elegant, complex nose, with aromas of black fruit and lots of spice. It is smooth and round in the mouth, with tannins whch are firm, yet silky and very sweet and which envelop the whole palate. The finish is long, lingering, fresh and balanced with a hint of fine elegant tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fine wine direct","offers":[{"title":"1 Magnum 150cl + Wooden Case","offer_id":40171070324771,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/RiojaGranReserva2016MarquesdeRiscalMagnum-WoodenCase.png?v=1700153206"},{"product_id":"puligny-montrachet-2019-2021-jacques-carillon","title":"Puligny-Montrachet 2021, Jacques Carillon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£79.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques made the wine at the family estate, Domaine Louis Carillon et Fils, for twenty years before setting up on his own.   All the wines are barrel-fermented in 20-35% new oak and aged for twelve months in cask followed by six months in stainless steel vats.  The style remains that of classic white Burgundy, built to age, with a winning combination of ripe fruit and thrilling acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CT\/bbr","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40175133917219,"sku":"","price":959.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 bottle 75cl","offer_id":40175133949987,"sku":"","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/2017Puligny-Montrachet_JacquesCarillon473_0af39111-013b-41d5-abac-390c3acdf775.jpg?v=1700579489"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-389-cabernet-shiraz-2021-australia-baby-grange-limited-edition-tin","title":"Penfolds, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021, 'Baby Grange' - Limited Edition Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£139.99\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCork closure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. Exemplifying the judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds is known for.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE VARIETY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon (53%), Shiraz (47%)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD REGION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, Wrattonbully, Padthaway\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlc\/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.6 g\/L, pH: 3.67\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12 months in American oak hogsheads (37% new)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcLaren Vale enjoyed a relatively mild growing season. Dry conditions in July were countered by good spring rainfall. Warm conditions prevailed throughout spring. There were only nine summer days above 35°C. January conditions were near average, however conditions in February and March were mild. Veraison was late and that pushed harvest into March. The Barossa Valley growing season was also relatively mild with long dry spells. July was unusually dry, however good falls in August provided a solid foundation for the vines to thrive in spring. Spring temperatures were generally warmer than average with favourable climactic conditions for budburst and flowering. Summer temperatures were near long-term average, with 21 days \u0026gt;35°C. Coonawarra, \u003cbr\u003eWrattonbully and Padthaway in the Southeast all had a favourable start to the growing season. Spring was notably warm, November especially, up +3°C on the long-term average in Coonawarra. Coonawarra experienced seven days of minimum temperatures \u0026lt;2°C, however none of these were below 0 and no frost damage was reported. Wrattonbully had some isolated frost, but with minimal crop loss. Conditions for flowering were ideal, leading to excellent fruit set and yields. Padthaway yields were 25% above the norm. Except for a few wet days in February, the predicted La Niña conditions failed to materialise. Overall, the summer and autumn conditions were cooler than average, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. An outstanding vintage for both cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBlack core, purple rim\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA kaleidoscope of aromas. First noted, sweet pastries. Blueberry danish and chocolate croissant. Sugar dusting. The fruits of the forest are quick to emerge, fresh blackberries and mulberries dominant. There is the faintest suggestion of formic acid, Max Schubert would approve. Dried bay leaf, pink peppercorns and black cardamom add spicy intrigue. The imagination conjures thoughts of rare roast beef with black pepper crust, seared venison loin, coal dust, cocoa powder and graphite. With a swirl, aniseed\/licorice notes become pronounced.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA flawless integration of the two varietals, neither dominating but working together in harmony. The aroma descriptors deftly match the palate. Flavours of black fruit and red fruit compote abound. Cocoa powder sweetness adds weight to the substantial mid-palate. There are plenty of savoury flavours to balance out the sweetness, with cold sliced salted beef, roast lamb cooking juices and cured pastrami. The tannins are fine, reminiscent of oolong tea, providing plenty of structure. The delicious fruit is married seamlessly with the creamy American oak. A fine seam of acid provides a refreshing lift on the finish. Very approachable now, but with plenty to offer down the track.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEAK DRINKING\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2025 – 2055\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAST TASTED\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApril 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helen","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40239262302243,"sku":"","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/penfolds389bottleandtin-finewinedirect.png?v=1705673327"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2020-pauillac","title":"Château Batailley 2020, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Batailley appears to have gone up a couple of gears since I tasted it just after bottling. It has a perfumed, wonderfully precise nose, almost Margaux-like in style, with scents of cassis and crushed violet blossoming in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent blackberry and hints of licorice on the entry. It's quite saline, building with confidence toward the finish of real heft. This will need a decade to come around, but it will be worth waiting for. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. 2032 - 2065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, November 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aromas of black and red currants as well as orange. Ink pot. Cassis bush. Bramble berry. Graphite. Full-bodied yet tight and back-loaded with intense tannins, but they turn soft and polished. Very classic structure. Reminds me of a top Batailley from the 1980s, like 1985, but much more precise and clear. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 2% petit verdot, and 2% cabernet franc.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40245906964515,"sku":"","price":419.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":40245906997283,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/batailley_f2bdf09c-720d-4383-b6d1-3392e9e2546b.png?v=1706113260"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/sam-earls-fine-wine-top-picks.oembed?page=7","provider":"Fine Wine Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}