{"title":"Château d'Esclans Rosés","description":"The Finest Rosés Of Château d'Esclans From Sacha Lichine","products":[{"product_id":"rock-angel-rose-2020-cotes-de-provence","title":"Rock Angel Rosé By Whispering Angel, Côtes de Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£29.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOWEST UK PRICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Angel is a more sophisticated version of Whispering Angel. The grapes are grown at the Chateau d'Esclans vineyards and consisting of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). Owner Sacha Lichine and oenologist Patrick Leon (formerly from Chateau Mouton Rothschild) who sadly passed away late last year have produced a truly magnificent wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis wine has plenty of depth and a clean fresh hint of grapefruit, lemon and strawberry. Good structure with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What a stunner it is. A refined refreshing rosé.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Lyons (The Wall Street Journal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pure and unadorned style”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The most serious \u0026amp; rewarding Rock Angel of all time” 18.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Good depth of flavor from the zest and red berry fruits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fully textured palate and more than expected”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Full body, focused \u0026amp; vibrant” 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":20025874776123,"sku":"","price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":20025886605371,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/rockangel2019finewinedirect.png?v=1617373288"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2018-cotes-de-provence","title":"The Palm Rosé By Whispering Angel 2019\/2020 - Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/products\/whispering-angel-rose-2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003e£18.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eper bottle now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£14.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Palm by Whispering Angel is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah made from grapes which are selected from the best Vineyards of Côteaux Varois-en-Provence. It is slightly cheaper than Whispering Angel but that does not mean it is inferior, it is a very good everyday drinking Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's every crisp note of watermelon, summer berries and pink blossom that you'd expect from its sibling Whispering Angel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":20026033406011,"sku":"","price":179.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":20026041008187,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/palm.png?v=1618248711"},{"product_id":"sacha-lichine-single-blend-rose","title":"Sacha Lichine Single Blend Rosé 2017 Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew 2019 vintage \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/sacha-lichine\/products\/copy-of-sacha-lichine-single-blend-rose-2019-bottle-75cl\"\u003ebuy now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowest UK Price - £13.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/products\/whispering-angel-rose-2018\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again Sacha Lichine owner of Chateau d'Esclans and Whispering Angel produces the goods with this extroadinary good value Grenache-based Rosé. Fresh strawberry, raspberry, pear and a hint of grapefruit on the nose and palate. \u003cstrong\u003eWith a retail price of under £13.95 this is excellent value for money\u003c\/strong\u003e, buy a case or two before we sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":20026070859835,"sku":"","price":167.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":20026070892603,"sku":"","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/sacha_lichine_single_blend_rose.png?v=1547217853"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-garrus-rose-2018","title":"Château d'Esclans Garrus Rosé 2016 Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£150.00\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\u003eGarrus from chateau d'Esclans was first produced in 2006 and has already received praise from some of the World's most respected wine critics (see below). Grape variety includes Grenache and Rolle. It is a very complex wine and has distinct strawberry, apple and lemon flavours with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Greatest Rosé ever”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I sense that Garrus will, one day, be mentioned in the same breath as wines like La Tâche, Latour, Vieilles Vignes Françaises and Le Montrachet”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20\/20 Matthew Jukes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is as fine a rosé as you will ever find”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Ray (The Spectactor)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Best rosé in the world? I’m impressed!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJancis Robinson (Master of Wine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I was blown away”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Stevenson (Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Achieving cult status”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Dias Blue (Patterson’s Tasting Panel Magazine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This full-bodied wine pushes the concept of rosé to its limits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Taking rosé to a level it has never been before”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Nalley (Forbes Magazine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Sacha Lichine has cracked it”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerena Sutcliffe (Master of Wine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Refined, tight and almost white”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinks Business\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A gorgeous rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This estate in the Côtes de Provence produces dazzling rosés”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":20026321764411,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/garrus_rose.png?v=1547219515"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-2019","title":"Chateau d'Esclans 2019\/2020 (12x75cl) + Free Whispering Angel (6x75cl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£49.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFree 6 bottle case of Whispering Angel 2020 bottles when you Buy 12 bottles Of The Delicious Chateau d'Esclans 2019\/2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new release from Chateau d'Esclans and sits between Rock Angel and Les Clans. It is absolutely delicious and if you are looking to try something different then this comes highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure on the nose. Long and finely chiseled on the palate. Excellent balance between freshness and volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting at sunrise to noon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes are sorted by optical eye electronically and manually three times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestemming and slight crushing at 7-8 C to avoid oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree run juice and first slight pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maceration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth free run juice and pressed juice partially vinified in demi-muids (600L barrels) and stainless steel, both temperature controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EW","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":21251802529851,"sku":"","price":599.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateau_desclans.png?v=1564055366"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2019","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2019 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/products\/whispering-angel-rose-2020\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNEW WHISPERING ANGEL 2020 - \u003c\/span\u003eSHOP NOW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2019 Bottles - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs\u003e£24.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2019\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Whispering Angel is the most famous rosé in the world and it is now firmly established as the most glamorous pink wine on the planet, too! This brand new 2019 vintage is absolutely stunning.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angel from Chateau d'Esclans is arguably the World's greatest Rosé. The grapes come from the most select land in the surrounding region of La Motte in Provence. The blend consists of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah and Tibouren. This rosé is crisp, fresh and elegant and comes highly recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a sublime vintage for Whispering Angel building on its magical reputation by adding an otherworldly texture to the already ravishing perfume and taste. Indeed the flavor is the embodiment of its name.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31815253557283,"sku":"WA2019-1x75cl","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whispering_angel_41bacb40-3a52-4b33-ba9f-b552cf40cf0b.jpg?v=1584293927"},{"product_id":"copy-of-rock-angel-rose-2019","title":"Rock Angel Rosé 2020\/2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW 2021 VINTAGE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003e£39.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003enow\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£29.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE TIMES - Drink Pink! The 30 Best Rosé Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sacha Lichine’s dramatic, herby Rock Angel is one up from wishy-washy Whispering Angel with a lot more alcohol and oomph, care of oak-barrel ageing and a good splosh of syrah and rolle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane MacQuitty, The Times, 6th June 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRock Angel is a more sophisticated version of Whispering Angel. The grapes are grown at the Chateau d'Esclans vineyards and consisting of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). Owner Sacha Lichine and oenologist Patrick Leon (formerly from Chateau Mouton Rothschild) who sadly passed away late last year have produced a truly magnificent wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis wine has plenty of depth and a clean fresh hint of grapefruit, lemon and strawberry. Good structure with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What a stunner it is. A refined refreshing rosé.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Lyons (The Wall Street Journal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pure and unadorned style”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The most serious \u0026amp; rewarding Rock Angel of all time” 18.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Good depth of flavor from the zest and red berry fruits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fully textured palate and more than expected”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Full body, focused \u0026amp; vibrant” 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl - 2019","offer_id":32077083770915,"sku":"","price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl - 2019","offer_id":32077083803683,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/rock_angel_bac4e296-9ab2-495d-bfac-a0cd51931e3e.png?v=1589471306"},{"product_id":"the-palm-rose-by-whispering-angel-2020-bottle-75cl","title":"The Palm Rosé By Whispering Angel (The Beach)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e£15.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebranded as Beach rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Palm\/Beach by Whispering Angel is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah made from grapes which are selected from the best Vineyards of Côteaux Varois-en-Provence. It is slightly cheaper than Whispering Angel but that does not mean it is inferior, it is a very good everyday drinking Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's every crisp note of watermelon, summer berries and pink blossom that you'd expect from its sibling Whispering Angel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":32093706158115,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":32093706125347,"sku":null,"price":203.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/palm_fb483dea-e4a3-473c-a049-07b7180b6b4c.png?v=1655483931"},{"product_id":"copy-of-sacha-lichine-single-blend-rose-2019-bottle-75cl","title":"Sacha Lichine Single Blend Rosé 2019 - First UK Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowest UK Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£11.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/products\/whispering-angel-rose-2020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBuy Whispering Angel 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again Sacha Lichine owner of Chateau d'Esclans and \u003cstrong\u003efounder of Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e produces the goods with this extraordinary good value Grenache-based Rosé. Fresh strawberry, raspberry, pear and a hint of grapefruit on the nose and palate. \u003cstrong\u003eOur price of £12.95 is excellent value for money\u003c\/strong\u003e, buy a case or two before we sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":32177147084835,"sku":"","price":143.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":32177147117603,"sku":"","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/SachaLichineSingleBlendRose2019.png?v=1617272320"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-6-premium-mixed-wine-case","title":"Château d'Esclans 6 Premium Mixed Wine Case©","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a unique opportunity to try all the delicious Chateau d'Esclans wines in one mixed case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e6 Bottle Mixed case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1x Beach by Whispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e1x Whispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e1x Rock Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e1x Chateau d'Esclans Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e1x Les Clans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e1x Garrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32209642979363,"sku":"","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/esclansmixedcase_c6baa440-96af-444e-bd78-501d3556a2af.png?v=1592414159"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-2013-magnum","title":"Chateau d'Esclans 2013 - Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new release from Chateau d'Esclans and sits between Rock Angel and Les Clans. It is absolutely delicious and if you are looking to try something different then this comes highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure on the nose. Long and finely chiseled on the palate. Excellent balance between freshness and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting at sunrise to noon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes are sorted by optical eye electronically and manually three times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestemming and slight crushing at 7-8 C to avoid oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree run juice and first slight pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maceration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth free run juice and pressed juice partially vinified in demi-muids (600L barrels) and stainless steel, both temperature controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"1 Magnum 1x150cl","offer_id":32953650348067,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateau_desclans_4176d0d4-b2ab-4fa1-9702-9bdf119f5933.png?v=1605375801"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-garrus-rose-2011-bottle-75cl","title":"Château d'Esclans Garrus Rosé 2011 Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£129.95\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\u003eGarrus from chateau d'Esclans was first produced in 2006 and has already received praise from some of the World's most respected wine critics (see below). Grape variety includes Grenache and Rolle. It is a very complex wine and has distinct strawberry, apple and lemon flavours with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Greatest Rosé ever”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I sense that Garrus will, one day, be mentioned in the same breath as wines like La Tâche, Latour, Vieilles Vignes Françaises and Le Montrachet”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20\/20 Matthew Jukes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is as fine a rosé as you will ever find”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Ray (The Spectactor)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Best rosé in the world? I’m impressed!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJancis Robinson (Master of Wine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I was blown away”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Stevenson (Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Achieving cult status”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Dias Blue (Patterson’s Tasting Panel Magazine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This full-bodied wine pushes the concept of rosé to its limits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Taking rosé to a level it has never been before”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Nalley (Forbes Magazine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Sacha Lichine has cracked it”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerena Sutcliffe (Master of Wine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Refined, tight and almost white”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinks Business\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A gorgeous rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This estate in the Côtes de Provence produces dazzling rosés”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":32976202924067,"sku":"","price":129.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/garrus_rose_eb153d23-00a2-41ac-9e26-4c1b29c52655.png?v=1607092973"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-garrus-rose-2014-bottle-75cl","title":"Château d'Esclans Garrus Rosé 2014 Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£129.95\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\u003eGarrus from chateau d'Esclans was first produced in 2006 and has already received praise from some of the World's most respected wine critics (see below). Grape variety includes Grenache and Rolle. It is a very complex wine and has distinct strawberry, apple and lemon flavours with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Greatest Rosé ever”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I sense that Garrus will, one day, be mentioned in the same breath as wines like La Tâche, Latour, Vieilles Vignes Françaises and Le Montrachet”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20\/20 Matthew Jukes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is as fine a rosé as you will ever find”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Ray (The Spectactor)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Best rosé in the world? I’m impressed!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJancis Robinson (Master of Wine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I was blown away”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Stevenson (Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Achieving cult status”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Dias Blue (Patterson’s Tasting Panel Magazine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This full-bodied wine pushes the concept of rosé to its limits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Taking rosé to a level it has never been before”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Nalley (Forbes Magazine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Sacha Lichine has cracked it”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerena Sutcliffe (Master of Wine)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Refined, tight and almost white”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrinks Business\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A gorgeous rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This estate in the Côtes de Provence produces dazzling rosés”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":32976203120675,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/garrus_rose_c20d4c6e-e6db-4045-986c-e528b6b0ceef.png?v=1607093044"},{"product_id":"the-chateau-d-esclans-limited-edition-case","title":"The Chateau d’Esclans Limited Edition First Release collectors case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE AND EXCLUSIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked in an individual wooden box which will contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Chateau d’Esclans Estate Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Les Clans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of GARRUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 450 produced for the UK market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the case will be a letter from Sacha Lichine, it will have a unique ‘Collectors Number’ which the customer can register with the winery and receive a personal certificate for the wines and a private invitation to visit Chateau d'Esclans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32982139011107,"sku":"","price":549.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/collectorcasefinewine.png?v=1643640148"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2020","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\/2024 and LARGE FORMAT BOTTLES","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing \u003cstrong\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e in stock and available for immediate delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEST PRICES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e 2024 Bottles - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs\u003e£29.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£22.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e 2023\/2024 Magnums - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs\u003e£79.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£69.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e 2024 Jeroboam \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3 Litre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs\u003e£299.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£250.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e 2024 Methuselah 6 Litre OWC - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£399.99\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhispering Angel Corkscrew (black or white) -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£20.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e 2024 Salmanzar 9 Litre OWC - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£649.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2023\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e Half Bottles - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£12.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have just tasted the very first bottle of 2020 Whispering Angel Rosé and it is sensational. The haunting, canteloupe-tinged aroma, silky texture and bracingly dry finish mark this as a stunningly balanced vintage. Chapeau!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e6 bottle \u0026amp; 3 magnum cases delivered in original branded pink cardboard box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angel from Chateau d'Esclans is arguably the World's greatest Rosé. The grapes come from the most select land in the surrounding region of La Motte in Provence. The blend consists of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah and Tibouren. This rosé is crisp, fresh and elegant and comes highly recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a sublime vintage for Whispering Angel building on its magical reputation by adding an otherworldly texture to the already ravishing perfume and taste. Indeed the flavor is the embodiment of its name.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"1 Methuselah (1x 6 Litre) OWC","offer_id":33001021931555,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case (6x75cl)","offer_id":33001003909155,"sku":"WA2020-6x75cl","price":137.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case (12x75cl)","offer_id":33001003941923,"sku":"WA2020-12x75cl","price":275.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle (75cl)","offer_id":33001003974691,"sku":"WA2020-75cl","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Magnum Case  (3x150cl)","offer_id":33001004007459,"sku":"WA2020-3x150cl","price":209.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Magnum (150cl)","offer_id":33001004040227,"sku":"WA2020-150cl","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Jeroboam (1x300cl)","offer_id":33001004072995,"sku":"WA2020-1x300cl","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whispering Angel Corkscrew WHITE","offer_id":33008681451555,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whispering Angel Corkscrew BLACK","offer_id":39354971652131,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Salmanzar (1x 9 Litre) OWC","offer_id":33001022455843,"sku":"","price":649.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Half Bottle Case (24x37.5cl)","offer_id":33001004105763,"sku":"WA2020-24x37.5cl","price":310.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whispering_angel_wooden_case_6_litre_473x473_ce6401c7-c0a9-49d4-9476-300c675fe6a7.jpg?v=1641825377"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2020-75cl-6-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 75cl 6 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2024\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Whispering Angel is the most famous rosé in the world and it is now firmly established as the most glamorous pink wine on the planet, too! This brand new 2019 vintage is absolutely stunning.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angel from Chateau d'Esclans is arguably the World's greatest Rosé. The grapes come from the most select land in the surrounding region of La Motte in Provence. The blend consists of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah and Tibouren. This rosé is crisp, fresh and elegant and comes highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a sublime vintage for Whispering Angel building on its magical reputation by adding an otherworldly texture to the already ravishing perfume and taste. Indeed the flavor is the embodiment of its name.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case (6x75cl)","offer_id":33003744952355,"sku":"WA2019-6x75cl","price":111.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/6casewhisperingangel_6736727a-0044-45f9-8b5d-29cd1ee49152.png?v=1610042856"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2020-75cl-12-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 75cl 12 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé \u003c\/span\u003ebottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Whispering Angel is the most famous rosé in the world and it is now firmly established as the most glamorous pink wine on the planet, too! This brand new 2019 vintage is absolutely stunning.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angel from Chateau d'Esclans is arguably the World's greatest Rosé. The grapes come from the most select land in the surrounding region of La Motte in Provence. The blend consists of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah and Tibouren. This rosé is crisp, fresh and elegant and comes highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a sublime vintage for Whispering Angel building on its magical reputation by adding an otherworldly texture to the already ravishing perfume and taste. Indeed the flavor is the embodiment of its name.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33003745378339,"sku":"WA2020-12x75cl","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/12casewhisperingangel_c580680e-40a0-482b-bf7f-f62515324dab.png?v=1610042934"},{"product_id":"rock-angel-rose-2020","title":"Rock Angel Rosé 2024\/2025 \u0026 Large Bottle Formats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£29.95\u003c\/span\u003e per Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£49.95\u003c\/span\u003e per Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£150.00 \u003c\/span\u003eper Jeroboam 3L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£350.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper Methuselah 6L\u003cspan\u003e Original Wooden Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£699.99\u003c\/span\u003e per Methuselah 9L Original Wooden Case (sold out)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Primarily Grenache with Rolle making up the numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2020 Rock is a magnificent creation and this wine soars above the other in terms of structure balanced with innate elegance.  The oak involvement is so well-judged and so well-integrated in this wine it is barely noticeable as a flavour but as a texture enhancer, it is second to none.  Luxurious, aerial, composed and effortlessly grand, Whispering Angel’s big sister is a thrilling wine in 2020 and it is worth noting that this is not an aperitif wine but a serious accompaniment to fine food.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthewjukes.com 26th May 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious 2019 vintage-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sacha Lichine’s dramatic, herby Rock Angel is one up from wishy-washy Whispering Angel with a lot more alcohol and oomph, care of oak-barrel ageing and a good splosh of syrah and rolle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane MacQuitty, The Times, 6th June 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Angel is a more sophisticated version of Whispering Angel. The grapes are grown at the Chateau d'Esclans vineyards and consisting of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). Owner Sacha Lichine and oenologist Patrick Leon (formerly from Chateau Mouton Rothschild) who sadly passed away late Dec 2018, have produced a truly magnificent wine. Scored 92\/100 by James Suckling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis wine has plenty of depth and a clean fresh hint of grapefruit, lemon and strawberry. Good structure with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What a stunner it is. A refined refreshing rosé.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Lyons (The Wall Street Journal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pure and unadorned style”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The most serious \u0026amp; rewarding Rock Angel of all time” 18.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Good depth of flavor from the zest and red berry fruits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fully textured palate and more than expected”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Full body, focused \u0026amp; vibrant” 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39294446993443,"sku":"","price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40052953907235,"sku":"","price":359.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39294447026211,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Magnum Case 3x150cl","offer_id":39294447058979,"sku":"","price":179.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Magnum 150cl","offer_id":39294447091747,"sku":"","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Jeroboam 1 x 3L","offer_id":39321190432803,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Methuselah 1 x 6L","offer_id":39321192136739,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/rock_angel_2022_-_fine_wine_direct.png?v=1720862361"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-2020-first-uk-release","title":"Chateau d'Esclans 2022 Rosé - Wooden Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£39.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW - Limited Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Made by the creators of the world-famous Whispering Angel ros\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003e - the property where this is produced features the cherubic angels that inspired\u003c\/em\u003e that wine on its chapel walls - this has sensational class and a profoundly long finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes' Wine List - Daily Mail 12.03.2022\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new release from Chateau d'Esclans and sits between Rock Angel and Les Clans. It is absolutely delicious and if you are looking to try something different then this comes highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure on the nose. Long and finely chiseled on the palate. Excellent balance between freshness and volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting at sunrise to noon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes are sorted by optical eye electronically and manually three times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestemming and slight crushing at 7-8 C to avoid oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree run juice and first slight pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maceration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth free run juice and pressed juice partially vinified in demi-muids (600L barrels) and stainless steel, both temperature controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39375808200739,"sku":"","price":239.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39375808167971,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/esclans2020bottle-473x473.png?v=1647254983"},{"product_id":"sacha-lichine-single-blend-rose-2020-first-uk-release","title":"Sacha Lichine Single Blend Rosé 2021 - First UK Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£11.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/whispering-angel-rose-2021\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuy Whispering Angel 202\u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again Sacha Lichine owner of Chateau d'Esclans and \u003cstrong\u003efounder of Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e produces the goods with this extraordinary good value Grenache-based Rosé. Fresh strawberry, raspberry, pear and a hint of grapefruit on the nose and palate. \u003cstrong\u003eOur price of £11.95 is excellent value for money\u003c\/strong\u003e, buy a case or two before we sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39387909947427,"sku":"","price":143.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39387909980195,"sku":"","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/SachaLichineSingleBlendRose2019_bc4af779-6ee3-4a8e-9c53-9286c03ab070.png?v=1626712424"},{"product_id":"chateau-d-esclans-ltd-edition-collectors-case-black-friday-deal-2","title":"Chateau d’Esclans Limited Edition Collectors Case - Flash Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR LOWEST PRICE EVER HURRY THIS WILL SELL OUT FAST!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked in an individual wooden box which will contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Chateau d’Esclans Estate Rose 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Les Clans 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Garrus 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 450 produced for the UK market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the case will be a letter from Sacha Lichine, it will have a unique ‘Collectors Number’ which the customer can register with the winery and receive a personal certificate for the wines and and invitation to the winery to taste their amazing wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39513205964835,"sku":"","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/collectorcasefinewine_56cf3d7d-20ad-44aa-8f77-80efba82ce26.png?v=1753521529"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\/2024  \u0026 Large Bottle Formats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.whisperingangel.co.uk\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.whisperingangel.co.uk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Bottles - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs\u003e£30.00\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(6+ Bottle case price)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2023 Bottles -\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cs\u003e£30.00\u003c\/s\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003enow\u003c\/span\u003e £23.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2023 Magnums -\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cs\u003e£79.99\u003c\/s\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003enow\u003c\/span\u003e £39.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Jeroboam \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Litre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs\u003e£299.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£199.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Methuselah 6 Litre OWC -\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003cs data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e£599.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£399.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2023 Salmanzar 9 Litre OWC - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cs data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e£999.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e now \u003c\/span\u003e£599.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2023 Half Bottles - \u003c\/span\u003e£12.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eJubilee 2021 Limited Edition Bottles -\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cs\u003e£35.00\u003c\/s\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003enow\u003c\/span\u003e £29.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhispering Angel Corkscrew (black or white) - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£14.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste 2022 Whispering Angel vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste. \u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers. \u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e and one which \u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e already but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in \u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and \u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e than its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my \u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e and this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angel from Chateau d'Esclans is arguably the World's greatest Rosé. The grapes come from the most select land in the surrounding region of La Motte in Provence. The blend consists of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah and Tibouren. This rosé is crisp, fresh and elegant and comes highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes (2020 vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a sublime vintage for Whispering Angel building on its magical reputation by adding an otherworldly texture to the already ravishing perfume and taste. Indeed the flavor is the embodiment of its name.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39545281380387,"sku":"","price":119.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39570901925923,"sku":"","price":239.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Bottle Case 24x75cl","offer_id":39697733419043,"sku":"","price":478.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39545346064419,"sku":"","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Magnum Case 3x150cl","offer_id":39577196789795,"sku":"","price":119.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Magnum 1x150cl","offer_id":39577194856483,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl - Jubilee Ltd Edition","offer_id":39655480459299,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Jeroboam 3 Litre","offer_id":39577203441699,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Methuselah 6 Litre OWC","offer_id":39577203933219,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Salmanzar 9 Litre OWC","offer_id":39577205342243,"sku":"","price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Half Bottles 12x37.5cl","offer_id":39577205932067,"sku":"","price":155.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl - Jubilee Ltd Edition","offer_id":39655480262691,"sku":"","price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whispering Angel Corkscrew Black (No wine included)","offer_id":39577207799843,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Whispering Angel Corkscrew White (No wine included)","offer_id":39577207832611,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel2021bottle-finewinedirectcopyright.png?v=1640343963"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2021-75cl-6-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\/2024 - SALE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39577224577059,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/whispering_angel_473x473_62ca6c3d-2cdc-4bb8-a4fd-b95bafd570aa.jpg?v=1700774081"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2021-75cl-12-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 75cl - 12 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£17.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39577227034659,"sku":"","price":215.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/12casewhisperingangel_4a0f74b0-3058-4b30-9b1c-65e224bc3f82.png?v=1643744779"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2021-75cl-bottle","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 75cl Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£22.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39583601590307,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel2021bottle-finewinedirectcopyright_ea1e9dbd-5843-4ee9-abe2-a3a26bcfcbd5.png?v=1644602741"},{"product_id":"copy-of-whispering-angel-rose-2021-75cl-bottle-flash-sale","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 - Flash Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39662834810915,"sku":"","price":119.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39583603064867,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel2021bottle-finewinedirectcopyright_41cd070a-ccce-4277-a914-efb127876eea.png?v=1644602872"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-mixed-bottle-formats-case","title":"Whispering Angels Mixed Bottle Formats Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angels special mixed bottle size case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 6 Litre Whispering Angel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 3 Litre \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x magnums \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 x bottles \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x half bottles \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39592529657891,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingmixedcase.png?v=1645814995"},{"product_id":"the-pale-rose-by-sacha-lichine","title":"The Pale Rosé by Sacha Lichine  (founder of Whispering Angel)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£15.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again Sacha Lichine owner of Chateau d'Esclans and \u003cstrong\u003efounder of Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e produces the goods with this extraordinary good value rosé. An expressive, aromatic, elegant blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes that grow parallel to the Mediterranean coast where their salty, sun-drenched soils give the wine a dry yet fruity character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39597394460707,"sku":"","price":95.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39597394493475,"sku":"","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/palerose473x473.png?v=1646421985"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-queens-platinum-jubilee-limited-edition-2021","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2021 - 'Queen's Platinum Jubilee' Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£29.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED AVAILABILITY\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\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 'Queen's Platinum Jubilee' Limited Edition 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Jubilee?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhispering Angel, launched by veteran wine industry luminary Sacha Lichine in 2006, is today’s worldwide reference for rosé wine is from Côtes-de Provence France, which is considered to be the greatest rosé wine producing region in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired in part by the strong axis between the United Kingdom and Provence, Lichine sensed that giving his French rosé an Anglican name would raise its profile significantly while amplifying its identity and appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United Kingdom has played a key role in this evolution when Whispering Angel’s first 2006 vintage went into distribution. Since then, Whispering Angel’s prevalence in the United Kingdom has become increasingly pronounced ultimately making it the leading Côtes-de-Provence French rosé in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacha Lichine recently stated that “The United Kingdom represents one of the greatest wine platforms and markets in the world” strengthening his unbridled enthusiasm and sense of honour to be part of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs a proud official partner of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, Whispering Angel’s distinctive white label will become a beautifully embossed Platinum shade over the Jubilee celebrations summer period. As the Jubilee Pageant’s official wine, these limited-edition Whispering Angel bottles, which shall be released at Easter time, will proudly display the Jubilee Pageant identity alongside the iconic Angels and scripted brand marque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39611191820323,"sku":"","price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39611191296035,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangelbottlejubilee-finewinedirect473x473copyright2022finewinedirectltd.png?v=1648661882"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2021-12-bottle-case-flash-sale","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 12 Bottle Case - FLASH SALE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£18.50\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle (12 bottle case price)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39651143647267,"sku":"","price":222.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel2021-12case.png?v=1655115319"},{"product_id":"the-beach-by-whispering-angel-2021-provence","title":"The Beach Rosé by Whispering Angel, Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£16.95\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\u003e AROMA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eClear \u0026amp; very expressive with great aromatic freshness on the nose, inclduding aromas of red berries with hints of lime and melon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSubtle and smooth…shows a balanced acidity and minerality with delicious citrus and red fruit flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFresh and round with a light and long peach, citrus flare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39651476996131,"sku":"","price":101.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39651477028899,"sku":"","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/beachrose2021-finewinedirect.png?v=1655193958"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2021-75cl-6-bottle-case-deal-flash-sale","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 - Flash Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease select case size from drop down menu -\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£23.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle (no minimum order)\u003c\/span\u003e\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£19.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle (6+ bottle case)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40096322388003,"sku":"","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40146036293667,"sku":"","price":119.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40106373120035,"sku":"","price":239.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 Bottle Case 30x75cl","offer_id":40158699913251,"sku":"","price":598.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 Bottle Case 60x75cl","offer_id":40115452903459,"sku":"","price":1197.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bottle Case 120x75cl","offer_id":40115452936227,"sku":"","price":2394.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"-","offer_id":40115453100067,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel1bottle.jpg?v=1691842822"},{"product_id":"rock-angel-rose-2021-and-large-format-bottles","title":"Rock Angel Rosé + LARGE BOTTLES AVAILABLE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£29.95\u003c\/span\u003e per Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£54.95\u003c\/span\u003e per Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£150.00 \u003c\/span\u003eper Jeroboam 3 Litre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£399.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper Methuselah 6 Litre\u003cspan\u003e Original Wooden Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£699.99\u003c\/span\u003e per Methuselah 9 Litre Original Wooden Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious 2020 vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Primarily Grenache with Rolle making up the numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2020 Rock is a magnificent creation and this wine soars above the other in terms of structure balanced with innate elegance.  The oak involvement is so well-judged and so well-integrated in this wine it is barely noticeable as a flavour but as a texture enhancer, it is second to none.  Luxurious, aerial, composed and effortlessly grand, Whispering Angel’s big sister is a thrilling wine in 2020 and it is worth noting that this is not an aperitif wine but a serious accompaniment to fine food.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthewjukes.com 26th May 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious 2019 vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sacha Lichine’s dramatic, herby Rock Angel is one up from wishy-washy Whispering Angel with a lot more alcohol and oomph, care of oak-barrel ageing and a good splosh of syrah and rolle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane MacQuitty, The Times, 6th June 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Angel is a more sophisticated version of Whispering Angel. The grapes are grown at the Chateau d'Esclans vineyards and consisting of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). Owner Sacha Lichine and oenologist Patrick Leon (formerly from Chateau Mouton Rothschild) who sadly passed away late Dec 2018, have produced a truly magnificent wine. Scored 92\/100 by James Suckling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis wine has plenty of depth and a clean fresh hint of grapefruit, lemon and strawberry. Good structure with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What a stunner it is. A refined refreshing rosé.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Lyons (The Wall Street Journal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pure and unadorned style”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The most serious \u0026amp; rewarding Rock Angel of all time” 18.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Good depth of flavor from the zest and red berry fruits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fully textured palate and more than expected”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Full body, focused \u0026amp; vibrant” 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39660371640355,"sku":"","price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39660371673123,"sku":"","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Magnum Case 3x150cl","offer_id":39660371705891,"sku":"","price":179.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Magnum 150cl","offer_id":39660371738659,"sku":"","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Jeroboam 1 x 3 Litre","offer_id":39660371771427,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Methuselah 1 x 6 Litre","offer_id":39660371804195,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Salmanzar 1 x 9 Litre","offer_id":39955929825315,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/rockangel2019finewinedirect_45a57e24-6906-4edf-b889-f6889beba968.png?v=1656958845"},{"product_id":"rock-angel-rose-2020-sale","title":"Rock Angel Rosé 2020\/2021 - Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£29.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Angel is a more sophisticated version of Whispering Angel. The grapes are grown at the Chateau d'Esclans vineyards and consisting of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). Owner Sacha Lichine and oenologist Patrick Leon (formerly from Chateau Mouton Rothschild) who sadly passed away late last year have produced a truly magnificent wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis wine has plenty of depth and a clean fresh hint of grapefruit, lemon and strawberry. Good structure with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What a stunner it is. A refined refreshing rosé.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Lyons (The Wall Street Journal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pure and unadorned style”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The most serious \u0026amp; rewarding Rock Angel of all time” 18.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Good depth of flavor from the zest and red berry fruits”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss (Wine Enthusiast)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fully textured palate and more than expected”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Full body, focused \u0026amp; vibrant” 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis of Richmond","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39663838134307,"sku":null,"price":179.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39663838167075,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/rockangel2019finewinedirect_b3328b30-4baa-49d3-9620-74e2a914904e.png?v=1657457310"},{"product_id":"the-beach-2021-by-whispering-angel-provence-flash-sale","title":"The Beach by Whispering Angel, Provence - FLASH SALE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£16.95\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/whispering-angel-rose-2021\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuy Whispering Angel 202\u003c\/span\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e AROMA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eClear \u0026amp; very expressive with great aromatic freshness on the nose, inclduding aromas of red berries with hints of lime and melon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSubtle and smooth…shows a balanced acidity and minerality with delicious citrus and red fruit flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFresh and round with a light and long peach, citrus flare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39794886770723,"sku":"","price":203.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39794886803491,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/beachrose2021-finewinedirect_40ced7af-d639-41c7-b91d-3c236615b5a8.png?v=1664266915"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2021-18-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2024 - 18 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"18 Bottle Case 18x75cl","offer_id":39849898606627,"sku":"","price":359.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/WhisperingAngelRose2021-18BottleCaseDeal_473x473_2498077d-55a6-442b-8bf4-44f9d0139978.png?v=1677834761"},{"product_id":"sacha-lichine-single-blend-rose-2022-first-uk-release","title":"Sacha Lichine Single Blend Rosé 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£13.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW AND EXCLUSIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/whispering-angel-rose-2021\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuy Whispering Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again Sacha Lichine owner of Chateau d'Esclans and \u003cstrong\u003efounder of Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e produces the goods with this extraordinary good value Grenache-based Rosé. Fresh strawberry, raspberry, pear and a hint of grapefruit on the nose and palate. Our price of is excellent value for money, buy a case or two before we sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39862276030499,"sku":"","price":167.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39862276063267,"sku":"","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/SachaLichineSingleBlendRose2019_0576a1f0-54c8-4af9-99a1-d0c06151fad5.png?v=1667913821"},{"product_id":"copy-of-whispering-angel-rose-2021-offer","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - Offer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£22.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst taste – 2021 Whispering Angel, Caves d’Esclans, Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I was unpacking a few cases of wine on New Year’s Eve and popping the bottles into gaps in my cellar when I came across a plain brown single bottle sample box. How had I missed this? Perhaps my wife had signed for it earlier in the day, and it was lost among other boxes in our hallway. There was no indication on the outside of its contents, but I am delighted that I felt moved to open it because it meant that I managed to taste 2021 Whispering Angel in the last few hours of 2021. It is oddly exciting to taste a wine when it is so young and so recently bottled, and one rarely gets the chance to taste Northern Hemisphere wines in the year of their birth. More often than not, newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent, but these are not descriptors of this tremendous wine. I usually taste alone, but as my wife and I felt obliged to abandon plans for a party in favour of inviting a handful of neighbours around for an early evening drink, I opened this nascent Angel for a small group of us to taste.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe appreciation was unanimous\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was impressed with the many descriptors offered by our friends – after all, they are all keen wine drinkers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe overarching feeling of the group was that this was a superb effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand one which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etasted delicious\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealready but which had a seam of nervy acidity which might propel it forwards for more than just one summer, and I couldn’t agree more. There has been a gradual tightening up of Whispering Angel since the 2019 vintage and in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand this is encouraging news not least because the price has moved up from late-teens to £20 for this vintage in order to reflect its heightened ambitions.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39873225490467,"sku":null,"price":137.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39873225523235,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel2021bottle-finewinedirectcopyright_56df369a-8bd6-40b7-a721-d1a3dcd1d5ef.png?v=1668874211"},{"product_id":"the-chateau-d-esclans-limited-edition-collectors-case-sale","title":"The Chateau d’Esclans Limited Edition collectors case - Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE AND EXCLUSIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked in an individual wooden box which will contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Chateau d’Esclans Estate Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of Les Clans \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 bottles of GARRUS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 450 produced for the UK market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the case will be a letter from Sacha Lichine, it will have a unique ‘Collectors Number’ which the customer can register with the winery and receive a personal certificate for the wines and a private invitation to visit Chateau d'Esclans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39915491131427,"sku":"","price":499.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/collectorcasefinewine_137ca7b7-6a91-495d-9902-9fdcc34bea66.png?v=1674549685"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2022-new","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025, Château d'Esclans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39946708254755,"sku":"","price":119.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39946708287523,"sku":"","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"-","offer_id":40120805097507,"sku":"","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel1bottle_b25266e0-fe0d-4eab-bfa1-3459989ec2cc.jpg?v=1683209666"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2022-chateau-desclans-offer","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025, Château d'Esclans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£23.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle (6 bottle case price)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39950156628003,"sku":"","price":119.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39950156660771,"sku":"","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/6casewhisperingangel_41580ddf-6c68-4a75-9c7d-bf6bd1cbf5a2.png?v=1678384325"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2022-24-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - 24 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£17.50 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle (24 bottle case deal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£18.95\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\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"24 Bottle Case 24x75cl","offer_id":39951779430435,"sku":"","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":40241377837091,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":".","offer_id":40253769515043,"sku":"","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/WhisperingAngelRose2021-24BottleCaseDeal_383d171a-0e01-4039-84f0-1ab902838af1.png?v=1678610921"},{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-2021-rose","title":"Chateau d'Esclans 2022\/2024 Rosé - Wooden Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£39.95 \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eper bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW - Limited Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented in a branded wooden case when you buy 6 bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Made by the creators of the world-famous Whispering Angel ros\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003e - the property where this is produced features the cherubic angels that inspired\u003c\/em\u003e that wine on its chapel walls - this has sensational class and a profoundly long finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes' Wine List - Daily Mail 12.03.2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new release from Chateau d'Esclans and sits between Rock Angel and Les Clans. It is absolutely delicious and if you are looking to try something different then this comes highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure on the nose. Long and finely chiseled on the palate. Excellent balance between freshness and volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting at sunrise to noon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes are sorted by optical eye electronically and manually three times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestemming and slight crushing at 7-8 C to avoid oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree run juice and first slight pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo maceration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth free run juice and pressed juice partially vinified in demi-muids (600L barrels) and stainless steel, both temperature controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39955926319139,"sku":"","price":239.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 1x75cl","offer_id":39955926351907,"sku":"","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/esclans2020bottle-473x473_82bb3f6c-10e4-4707-b079-45e0ac4ca859.png?v=1679145762"},{"product_id":"the-pale-rose-2021-2022-by-sacha-lichine-founder-of-whispering-angel","title":"The Pale Rosé 2021\/2022 by Sacha Lichine  (founder of Whispering Angel)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£15.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce again Sacha Lichine owner of Chateau d'Esclans and \u003cstrong\u003efounder of Whispering Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e produces the goods with this extraordinary good value rosé. An expressive, aromatic, elegant blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes that grow parallel to the Mediterranean coast where their salty, sun-drenched soils give the wine a dry yet fruity character. \u003cstrong\u003eOur price of £13.95 is excellent value for money\u003c\/strong\u003e, buy a case or two before we sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FWD","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":39960806981667,"sku":null,"price":95.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":39960807014435,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/palerose473x473_a36aa588-53de-402e-937b-8ee5e8dd2249.png?v=1679737800"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2022-12-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - 12 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle (12 bottle case deal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note discount codes cannot be used on this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":39968706494499,"sku":"","price":239.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/whisperingangel2021-12case_ba76acad-8ee1-47c0-82e3-69fa59936fe8.png?v=1680784334"},{"product_id":"copy-of-whispering-angel-rose-2022-24-bottle-case-deal-members-offer","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - 24 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note discount codes cannot be used on this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2023\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"24 Bottle Case 24x75cl","offer_id":40034360295459,"sku":null,"price":478.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/WhisperingAngelRose2021-24BottleCaseDeal_81e10128-9ecc-40d9-ac7e-219f75110489.png?v=1683285218"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2022-60-bottle-case-deal-members-offer","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - 60 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£15.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle (60 bottle case deal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note discount codes cannot be used on this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"60 Bottle Case 60x75cl","offer_id":40041157951523,"sku":"","price":957.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/WhisperingAngelRose2021-24BottleCaseDeal_3e972ef3-4b5e-44a7-b1cb-a0f6c4cc8263.png?v=1683975301"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2023-chateau-desclans","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025, Bottle 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e£19.95 \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle (6 bottle case)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e£23.95\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste 2024 vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs I talked with Sacha, he let me into a secret.  He thinks 2024 is one of the finest vintages he has ever seen in Provence.  And, if this wine is anything to go by, he is right.  This is a seamless, languid, soothing Whispering Angel with terrific balance and immediate appeal.  Sometimes, this wine takes a couple of months to get into its stride.  Sometimes, it misses summer altogether, falling into equilibrium in time for turkey at Christmas, although I suspect no one notices or even cares!  In 2024, it is impeccable from the off.  This is justifiably the most famous \/ best value rosé in the world and if anyone still thinks otherwise, one sip of this beguilingly lip-smacking wine will change their minds – Chapeau!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes, 12th March 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have never really understood why so many people knock Whispering Angel Rosé. This pioneering winery raises the bar every year and this newly released 2023 is sensational. Already open and alluring, ‘23 is a precocious vintage which (for once) will hit its peak this summer and no doubt hold for a year or two after. Rose petals, rhubarb and pomegranate lead the perfume and a sensual and succulent palate follows, topped with teasing, palate-pinching acidity. Don’t knock it until you have tasted it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes, 15th March 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious 2022 vintage-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":53593222873461,"sku":"","price":119.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40045027098659,"sku":"","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":".","offer_id":55242525540725,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/whisperingangel1bottle_7c292231-5700-4280-9b1c-085a867fb0cf.jpg?v=1684342837"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2024-fine-wine-offer","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - Flash Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e£16.50\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\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé \u003c\/span\u003ebottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste 2024 vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I talked with Sacha, he let me into a secret.  He thinks 2024 is one of the finest vintages he has ever seen in Provence.  And, if this wine is anything to go by, he is right.  This is a seamless, languid, soothing Whispering Angel with terrific balance and immediate appeal.  Sometimes, this wine takes a couple of months to get into its stride.  Sometimes, it misses summer altogether, falling into equilibrium in time for turkey at Christmas, although I suspect no one notices or even cares!  In 2024, it is impeccable from the off.  This is justifiably the most famous \/ best value rosé in the world and if anyone still thinks otherwise, one sip of this beguilingly lip-smacking wine will change their minds – Chapeau!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes, 12th March 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40120803393571,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/whispering_angel_473x473_90afe19e-1ef4-4642-a76a-433eb517f986.jpg?v=1768316040"},{"product_id":"whispering-angel-rose-2022-30-bottle-case-deal","title":"Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 - 30 Bottle Case Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£19.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowest UK Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 13%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note discount codes cannot be used on this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eSacha Lichine's amazing new Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e bottles for immediate delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to be the first UK merchant to offer Sacha Lichine's amazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003enew Whispering Angel Rosé 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e in bottle format available for immediate delivery. The wine has just arrived from Chateau d'Esclans, also there is a new case design for this vintage and the brand is now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes First Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are precious few annual wine ‘moments’ left in our beautiful business. Beaujolais Nouveau day is an actual annual event with its very own date. The third Thursday of November has always been the day this wine goes on sale, and a couple of brave stalwarts continue raising a glass. It might be clinging on by its fingernails, but it has more integrity than the multiple grape variety ‘days’ that have faked their way into existence. The annual Penfolds Collection launch yoyos around the calendar, and even Bordeaux’s En Primeur circus tries, but usually fails, to hit the same week each year. Still, one day that has become a fixture in my diary is the new release of Whispering Angel – without fail my sample arrives on the 9th January each year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs you will be well aware, this Pink Titan sells like hotcakes, and in vintages gone by, it has been released on strict allocation such is the demand. Of course, production has increased significantly to slake the world’s elite rosé palate, but there seems to be no end in sight for the desire that committed rosé drinkers have for this pioneering wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have faith that the quality of the wine will not dip, lag or wallow and in past vintages, even with an ever-increasing order book, the flair and deliciousness have actually increased!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo with the world waiting with ice bucket and glass in hand, how good is the first taste of 2022 Whispering Angel?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am relieved to report that the unbroken run of excellence is still intact, but there is more. This is the first vintage of Whippy that actually seems actively youthful and taut. While it normally hits the ground running, with pliable fruit and welcoming freshness, this crisp, expressive wine is firm, tense, energetic and utterly ravishing. The rose petal nose, melon flesh silkiness and grapefruit acidity are all in place, and they are layered, glisteningly attractive and immediately impressive, but this 2022 vintage is different from previous vintages because it nips in on the finish promising more drama as it relaxes and billows over the next six months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, take it from me, that while this is already a cracker, I know that come May, right on cue, it will have even more glamour and allure on the nose, palate and finish!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the very first time I have added a ‘+’ to my score below because this is the symbol I use, across all of my wine writing, to indicate that a wine will improve and evolve with age! Who would have thought that Whispering Angel would be such a wine?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes 18+\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuotes from previous vintages-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Always delicious”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Chewy and mouthwatering”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Spurrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“You could drink it from mid-day to midnight”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It’s hard to find fault with this sensational rosé”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/37122573\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Château d’Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century. In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994. At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers. Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006. Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"30 Bottle Case 30x75cl","offer_id":40067513352227,"sku":"","price":598.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle 75cl","offer_id":40067513384995,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/whisperingangel2021bottle-finewinedirectcopyright_dd52388d-6efb-4520-9622-4c739ab3ccc0.png?v=1687334086"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.finewinedirect.co.uk\/collections\/the-finest-roses-of-chateau-desclans-from-sacha-lichine.oembed?page=2","provider":"Fine Wine Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}