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The smooth tannins leave an incredibly long and harmonious finish that must be tasted to be believed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e 2 years in Botti Grandi plus six months in bottle prior to release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the business! Sweet ripe cherry, raspberry and rose petal perfume, sleek attack, close-grained and powerful tannins, lovely energy and lots of tension. Succulent texture too. 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The journey marches forward with confident strides with this brilliant limited-production Bordeaux blend. Winemaker Jean-Luc Zuger takes full advantage of Margaux’s legendarily well-draining soils, sourcing an exceptional mélange of Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietals to produce a magnificent selection whose full-bodied opulence and unbridled exuberance instantly remind why Bordeaux wines matter so much to the wine world. Aggressive notes of black raspberry, flowers, and creme de cassis are subdued by gentle notes of forest floor and a suggestion of charcoal. Its sexy, voluptuous weight enthusiastically hugs the palate with just enough restraint to allow for a level of gentle sweetness. Supple tannins lead the journey to a long, satisfying finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau’s Malescot St.-Exupery’s name is steeped in impressive lore, but it only links to part of its fascinating story. The winery derives its moniker from two former owners: Simon Malescot, who bought the estate in 1697; and Count Jean Baptiste de Saint-Exupery, who claimed property ownership from 1827 to 1853. The vineyard and winery were recognized in the famous \u003cstrong\u003e1855 classification as a Third Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e. The most important names associated with the winery are Paul and Roger Zuger, the father-son tandem that rescued the property from a state of disrepair in 1955 and ushered in an exciting viticultural rebirth. Today, this renewal of excellence continues to flourish strongly under Roger’s son, winemaker Jean-Luc Zuger, whose impressive skills and passion for the viticultural process results in wines that constantly nab high 90+pt wine scores from critical luminaries like Robert Parker. Jean-Luc propels the chateau’s ongoing renaissance through this exquisite red blend by sourcing grapes from Margaux, an appellation where the exceptional fruit defines the overarching Bordeaux region. Its famously gravelly, well-draining soil forces its vines to dig deeper than usual for nutrients. This struggle produces sharply concentrated grapes that practically pop with a level of complex depth that even exceeds the world’s perception of what an exemplary Bordeaux should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome very rich and ripe red and dark berries here make for an impressive, engaging nose that has charming violet undertones. The palate is velvety and supple, while super smooth tannins deliver a long and plush, plum-soaked finish. \u003cstrong\u003eGreat wine and already drinking well\u003c\/strong\u003e. Try from 2023. ~97 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the highlights of the vintage, the 2015 Malescot Saint Exupéry is superb\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grilled herbs, smoke, black cherry, lavender, menthol and graphite literally explode from this glass. Huge swaths of tannin give the wine its shape and big, ample frame. Iron, smoke, graphite, grilled herbs and licorice punctuate the huge, powerful finish. Readers should be in no rush to open the 2015, as it is likely to require at least a handful of years to become approachable. ~95+ Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely steeped plum, fig and blackberry fruit is melded thoroughly with notes of alder, lilac and warm tar, giving this both treble and bass, while velvety tannins carry the finish with ease. Offers a long sanguine detail through the finish. 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Two noble grapes, two families, and an elegant portfolio of wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mendoza, the \u003cstrong\u003eCatena family leverages their deep understanding of the region’s high-altitude terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e and their fervent passion for Malbec. Domaines \u003cstrong\u003eBarons de Rothschild Lafite brings centuries-old expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e in cultivating, vinifying, and aging exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside their mastery in blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARO \u003cstrong\u003egrapes come from selected sections of rows within our blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the soil is layered with calcareous deposits as well as limestone, remnants of a river that used to flow through Altamira. \u003cstrong\u003eGrapes are carefully selected and hand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e. After destemming, they are placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation. 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On the palate, the wine is well-balanced with refreshing acidity and ripe tannins that contribute to the harmony and smoothness of the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is one of the most direct and clear Caros in a long time\u003c\/strong\u003e with blue-fruit, violet, and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Crushed-stone, too. Full-bodied, yet tight and contracted with a level of shyness to its strength. \u003cstrong\u003eThe length derives from the excellence of the cabernet. One for the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of 74% Malbec and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon. 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Years later, it was taken over by his daughter Françoise Roux and now the property is managed by Arnaud Roux-Oulié.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of the Château De Carlmagnus is a tribute to the emperor Charlemagne who established a camp and built a fortress in the Fronsac region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArnaud Roux-Oulié grew up among wines and vineyards, learning and absorbing valuable advice from his grandfather and mother; when he took over this magnificent Château, we can assure that he had wine in his blood!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to being a winemaker, Arnaud has another passion, Art. \u003cstrong\u003eArnaud has managed to connect his art with the wine in an exquisite way (just take a look at some of the wine labels!)\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawing inspiration from each of his works to his wines. Arnaud has done an excellent job with the Chateau De Carlmagnus and as of 2011, he acquired a second estate called Francs-Magnus from which he has already released some excellent vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown as the \"Tuscany of Bordeaux\" for it undulating hills, Fronsac has managed to position itself in the world of wine thanks to its excellent terroir and beautiful landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The enviable climatic conditions and terroir of Chateau De Carlmagnus are no exception. The combination of the nearly 100-acre vineyard with 25-year-old vines, the climate conditions, the good hours of sunshine, the clay-calcareous soils, and limestone plateaus is the result of a vine paradise, especially for Merlot, which makes up 90% of the entire vineyard. 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Dark purple color, slightly garnet on the rim. Aromas of cooked black fruits and berries. On the palate, a generous, meaty, and smooth attack in the mouth. The excellent fruity aftertaste and a fairly long finish. 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In the exclusive world of Saint-Estèphe, where neighboring estates command astronomical prices, Château Meyney represents the \u003cb\u003eopportunity of a lifetime\u003c\/b\u003e—world-class Bordeaux that's still accessible to serious wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 was an epic vintage for Bordeaux’ Left Bank. 2018 was blessed with 96 Points by Vinous Media, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator. The last one states that\u003cstrong\u003e “the best reds are dense and tannic, with terrific drive and definition.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. The wine is intensely aromatic with dark fruit and a gamey earthy quality. The palate is big without being overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlueberry, blackcurrant, clove, dark chocolate, praline, and gravel on the nose. 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Majors on fleshy, almost primary blackberry and raspberry fruits, powerful but restrained, with a ton of spice through the finish. Reactive winemaking choices also, as they ensured one week maceration of the grapes with their skins than usual to ensure the ripe fruits weren’t overplayed. Yield 49hl\/h. Harvest 24 September to 11 October.~94 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Meyney is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. Technical Director Anne Le Naour has done a terrific job in reining in some of the excess weight and power of previous vintages, but without sacrificing richness. \u003cstrong\u003eClassy and layered, Meyney boasts fabulous depth and tons of character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ripe red\/purplish fruit, spice, blood orange, smoke, and incense are some of the many aromas and flavors that mesh together. 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Impressive weight and texture are at the forefront, powerfully fruited in the black and blue fruit spectrum combine with cacao, roasted coffee bean, and anise. The length is infinite and defined by bright acidity, powder-like tannins, and diligent oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAfter berry sorting, cold soak, and maceration, pumping over three times daily, the wine pumped to French barriques for malolactic fermentation and 9 months maturation. The Art Series range \u003cstrong\u003ehas a clear family approach to each wine, a focus, and sophistication that brings certainty to its long-term maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~97 James \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHalliday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2016 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon \u003cstrong\u003eis a fierce wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with layers of tannins, yet the fruit manages to be supple and fresh on the mid-palate. It's leafy and brooding and dark, with cassis, resin, tar and star anise, hints of blackberry and tobacco and a mineral skeleton of fine tannins; \u003cstrong\u003eit feels of the earth and place. There's nice clarity too. 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The palate has a smooth, succulent, and elegantly juicy shape and such fine, taut, and layered tannins that carry so long and pure. \u003cstrong\u003eSuperb cab with power and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best from 2024. ~94 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 1% Malbec in the blend here, and again nine months of barrel maturation before blending and further maturation in Bordelais barrels, 50% new, for a total time in barrel of 22 months. From a dry-grown vineyard, the gravelly Block 8, which is the original 1975 planting. More luscious aromatically, a deeper, more plush black fruit character, some tobacco spice and curry spice notes, a touch of herbaceous character way in the background just to add an edge. In the mouth it is supple and luscious again, but there's a tart, firm and grippy plum-skin grip to this too, very tight tannins, and a lovely cherry acidity that adds tang and juiciness. Lots of substance here, great balance, and should be a wine for extended cellaring. \u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~94 Tom Caravan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eTake cabernet’s austere demeanor to the surf town of Margaret River and it transforms over time, producing a wine like this 2016 Art Series—a fruity red with cold ocean currents running underneath. The wine’s deep plum richness carries peppercorn spice and fresh tobacco leaf as the details of the tannins unfold. Youthfully blunt, needing days to reveal itself, \u003cstrong\u003ethis wine’s savory concentration holds depths that will show with bottle age\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the freshness to sustain the wine for years in the cellar. ~94 Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eThis vintage feels a little riper than the previous year, and the vanilla-cola oak is currently more prominent, too. There's also oodles of \u003cstrong\u003ebright red berries, flowers, mint, earthy herbs, and spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a regionally expressive briny, sea spray note. On the palate, there's a little warmth from the alcohol and not quite as much textural complexity as the 2015, but this is still highly varietal and expressive. The fruit is tangy, supported by firm, chalky tannins. 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This has remained consistent even into current ownership by the Lefevre family, which also owns Chateau Sannsonet. The 2018 vintage was truly exceptional, but Moulin du Cadet didn't produce any extra wine, stock is limited and only shrinking don't miss this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2018s are ripe, sexy wines loaded with fruit and texture, yet they also display a remarkable freshness and purity\u003c\/strong\u003e (as well as singular characters) that make the vintage so special. It’s not a year that favored one side of the river over another, and there are truly profound wines from both the Right and Left Banks.” ~Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Chateau sits at the top of the Cadet hill just north of the town of Saint Emilion. The wine quality has been on a nonstop rise since it was purchased by Alain Moueix in 2002. It has since continued its growth under the direction of the Lefevre family. With an emphasis on sustainability and organic grape growing, we can only expect these wines to continue to showcase the beautiful depth that we all know and expect from Saint-Emilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark red color. The nose is loaded with dark black fruits and violets. 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Noting that she founded the Domaine in 2015, the report comments that “her twin obsessions with quality and strictly vinifying each plot of vineyard separately earned her two 95-plus ratings in our report. Her wines are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econcentrated and plush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnita’s viticultural philosophy is one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esustainable viticulture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with minimal treatments, green harvesting, and strong canopy management. A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003essisted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eby Guy Marion, former head of winemaking at Georges Duboeuf,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eshe \u003cspan\u003eproduces several excellent wines, like this 2020 Domaine Anita Morgon 'Prestige' Beaujolais, a wine that has been highly praised by James Suckling in its 95pt review, where he called it \"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edense, concentrated, and ripe with serious tannins, but a wonderfully plush texture on the expansive palate.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Suckling’s report, he noted that only 10% of the wines from the region received a score of 95 or better. That makes this wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eone of the top 10% wines in the entire region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Those who already are sold on the Beaujolais resurgence and those who are curious to taste what it’s all about should jump on this excellent wine that’s also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efantastic value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of that, 2020 was a very good vintage for Beaujolais, one that Vinous Media awarded with 90 points stating that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"2020 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edisplay depth as well as juiciness, much like the best examples from 2019.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Gamay from 60-year-old vines. Notes of toasted bread and fruitiness dominated by black cherries. On the palate, the tannins are coated, and unctuous. This wine has amazing aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the black heart of Morgon! So dense, concentrated, and ripe with serious tannins, but a wonderfully plush texture on the expansive palate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Then the mineral freshness pushes through at the powerful, yet finely etched finish. If you can find actual black cherries that smell like this, then let me know! Drink or hold. ~95 Points, James Suckling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolcanic rock subsoil in this Gamay vineyard gives this wine strength and density. 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Vinous blessed the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e vintage with 98 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, saying the wines are “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eabsolutely harmonious\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.” Of the 2016 Haut-Médoc wines, in particular, Decanter raves: The 1855 classified wines and top crus bourgeois have produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esome of their best-ever bottles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e…The wines have fruit and power combined with high levels of silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the Haut-Médoc wineries producing one of those best bottles ever was Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc. Their 2016 was born from the silica and gravel soils of their vineyards that cause the vines to struggle and produce grapes of great quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is easily one of their best ever wines, totally living up to its fifth growth billing,” Decanter says of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Cru Classé. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is their\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e Grand Vin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, the Château’s top wine, and it’s a critical darling (just take a look below at the rave reviews).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis classic Cab Sauv\/Merlot\/Cab Franc\/Petit Verdot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeft Bank blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e creates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003echarming wine with a powerful bouquet and a soft, lively flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Plenty of fresh tannins mean it will age for a long time, as you’d expect a wine of this pedigree to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s also an incredibly “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efood-flexible wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e” as James Suckling puts it. There’s always room on your wine rack or in your cellar for a wine that goes with a variety of dishes, but there won’t always be time to get this wine in your collection.  The longer the 2016 Bordeaux wines are on the market, the scarcer they become, particularly at this excellent price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12 months in French oak barrels(medium toast) which 40% are new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 28%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 3%. Classic Cantemerle aromas—tobacco, black currant, cloves, and a woodiness typical of ripe Cabernet—show up in this wine. The tannins are very supple, lingering elegantly on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlenty of menthol, blackberry, and blackcurrant aromas in this elegant, medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got as much freshness as ripeness and a long, clean, mineral, and herbal finish. \u003cstrong\u003eAn incredibly food-flexible wine!\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink or hold.~94 Points, James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor me this is easily one of their best-ever wines,\u003c\/strong\u003e totally living up to its fifth growth billing. Lovely and juicy with excellent tension, really walking that line. Menthol, cassis, and cedar are framed by well-wrought tannins that bring the whole thing together and lead onto a juicy finish. The blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot is aged in 40% new oak for 12 months, followed by a further four months in vats before bottling.~93 Points, Decanter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWell-integrated tannins give this wine a rich, velvet character that is underlined by the blackberry fruits. The aftertaste is dense, concentrated and rich. 93 points. Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Cantemerle has developed beautifully with élevage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pliant, silky, and exceptionally balanced, \u003cstrong\u003e2016 has the pedigree and complexity to allow for a number of years of ver find drinking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moreover, 2016 delivers serious flavor intensity without being at all heavy. Smoke, iron, and cedar add character to a Haut-Médoc that \u003cstrong\u003ehas a lot to offer.\u003c\/strong\u003e~92 Points, Vinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 2016 Cantemerle has a tightly wound bouquet and it never quite delivers the detail and mineralité that some of its peers have produced in this vintage. There are attractive undergrowth scents and a touch of tobacco, but it does not leap from the glass with joy. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good depth of fruit, and blackberry laced with cedar and graphite. One sample missed a little precision, however, a second and third demonstrated much more precision and tension. My score reflects this. ~90-92 Points, Wine Advocate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarts with a violet note but turns darker quickly, with dark currant and black cherry preserve flavors forming the core. Nice fresh tobacco and iron details carry the mouthwatering finish. Focused and tasty. Drink now through 2030.~ 90 Points, Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Cantemerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43328446136555,"sku":"CCHM16","price":47.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2016ChateauCantemerleHautMedoc.jpg?v=1664211679"},{"product_id":"2018-echo-de-lynch-bages-pauillac","title":"2018 Chateau Lynch-Bages Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding 96 Point Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Smart Money Will Hide Bottles\" until 2023 ~ 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Wine From 5th Growth Classified Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwesome Value Pauillac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of 18 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFifth Growth Grand Cru Classe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e wineries in Bordeaux, this winery always \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epunches above its weight and over-delivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Château Lynch Bages consistently outperforms its ranking, and it’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe highest-profile estate in its classification. This is the second wine from the estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOwned by the Cazes family, this property always seems to be on the up and up. The family purchased the estate in 1939, ensuring this hundreds-of-years-old winery continues its prestigious work. The modern estate has 100 hectares of vines split into two parts, one near the château on the Bages plateau in the southern half of the Pauillac commune, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enot far from Château Latour, and the other near Château Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. The soils are mainly gravel and sand, which allow for good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese soils, plus mastery in the cellar, never fail to create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewines of great quality,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and consumers clamor for that quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine is hitting its stride in 2023. Don't miss it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018 was an outstanding year for Pauillac. Vinous Media, Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator blessed this year with a 96-point review, the last one stating that the wines have\u003cstrong\u003e \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eterrific drive and definition.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e: 75% new French oak for 18 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied and rich with intense aromas of blackberry, mulberries, chocolate, and the tell-tale lead pencil of Cab Sauv. Big fruits, baking spices, and tobacco on the palate with ripe tannins and a minerally finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Echo De Lynch-Bages checks in as a mix of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that was brought up all in once-used French oak. It has a grand vin tech-sheet with 13.9% alcohol, 3.57 pH, and a massive IPT of 87. Deep purple-hued, with a great nose of blackcurrants, scorched earth, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and dark chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered monster of a mid-palate, and silky tannins. It's stunning juice all the way, and given its wealth of material and texture, it's drinkable today, yet \u003cstrong\u003esmart money will hide bottles for 5-7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it's going to evolve for 20 years or more. It's an incredible second wine. ~94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery layered and dense second wine of Lynch this year. Medium to full body, juicy fruit, and polished and chewy tannins. Will need time. ~93-94  Points, James Suckling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is fruity, and elegant and offers intensity as well as a certain concentration. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, pulpy wild plum, and small pulpy\/ripe blue fruits as well as hints of fresh vanilla, fresh licorice stick, a hint of tobacco, and cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, fresh, and mineral and offers an acidulous frame, a certain density, a fine grain as well as a small richness and a very fine creaminess. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy\/juicy cassis, juicy raspberry, and small notes of juicy cherry associated with touches of juicy blackberry, violet as well as hints of tonka bean, nutmeg, cardamom, and a hint of vanilla pod. Good length. Tannins are racy. A subtle iodine hint on the finish\/persistence. ~93 Vertdevin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eComposed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc and without any new oak, the very deep purple-black colored 2018 Echo de Lynch Bages \u003cstrong\u003erolls seductively out of the glass with fragrant notes of candied violets, rose hip tea and fragrant soil over a core of crushed blackberries, warm blackcurrants, and kirsch plus wafts of chocolate mint and crushed rocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full, rich, wonderfully concentrated, and well structured, it has a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins, and bold freshness, finishing long.... The early start of the season was nerve-racking because of the mildew pressure,” Jean-Charles Cazes said. “We had to monitor the vines constantly and react. But we were equally worried about the dry period. We were concerned about getting vine blockage, like in 2003, but it didn’t happen. The rains we had in the spring really helped the vines sail through and reach full maturity. Our harvest dates are pretty much on average, a little early for Lynch Bages, but again not like 2003. Sorting wasn’t really a problem, everything was sanitary. \u003cstrong\u003eThe vintage reminds me of 2010, but more forward, like 2016.\u003c\/strong\u003e” I asked Cazes about their biggest challenge this year. “The challenge was not to overdo extraction,\" he said. \"That was the biggest challenge in the cellar. 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Only one year later, she purchased her first vineyards, and today, she owns more than \u003cstrong\u003e16 acres in some of Rhône’s most emblematic appellations like Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatacha’s winemaking is one of minimal intervention, following sustainable practices and biodynamic principles in the vineyard, no filtration, no clarification, and low sulfites. She wants to let the fruit and terroir shine for themselves, she says, \u003cstrong\u003e“our immediate will is the respect of nature, soils, grapes and is to be as little as interventionist as possible both in grape growing and in the winemaking process.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 was an outstanding year for Saint Joseph. Decanter even declared it an “excellent vintage” and said that it “\u003cstrong\u003eis deserving of its early tag as one to match the best years of the 20th Century in the Northern Rhône.” \u003c\/strong\u003eWine Spectator blessed this year with a 96-point review where they stated that \u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReds are very concentrated and defined.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"text-justify\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging: 11 months in French oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark crimson color with purple a sheen. The nose has flowery and spicy essences, including violets, blackcurrants, blackberries, Sichuan berries, and mocha. The palate, full and balanced, combines the density of fine tannins and mineral freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the finest wines I’ve tasted from Chave is her 2019 Saint Joseph,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea pure, medium to full-bodied, incredibly elegant Saint Joseph that does everything right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Giving up ample cassis and darker berry fruits as well as notes of violets, bacon fat, and damp stone, it has great tannins, terrific overall balance, and a great finish.\u003cstrong\u003e It’s a brilliant bottle of wine to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~94 Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh, elegant wine that has the spice of a southern Saint Joseph.\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated but rounded, easy-going, and fresh on the palate. The light extraction and good acidity have really helped to retain a more classic Saint-Joseph profile. Tournon granite. ~92 Decanter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply savory in style,\u003c\/strong\u003e the 2019 Saint Joseph—from a granite-based parcel near Tournon and aged in demi-muids—boasts notes of black olives and espresso on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is richly tannic and concentrated, turning velvety on the finish. ~90 Robert Parker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Aleofane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43347421364459,"sku":"DASJ19","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2019DomaineAleofaneSaint-Joseph.webp?v=1744070325"},{"product_id":"2016-fasoli-gino-la-corte-del-pozzo-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-docg","title":"2016 Fasoli Gino 'La Corte del Pozzo' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 Point Amarone, One of Luca Maroni's Best Italian Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The King of Veneto\" ~Robert Parker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmarone Della Valpolicella is a true gem. Robert Parker said, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“One wine that shines particularly bright in the Veneto is the mighty Amarone, where “it is king,” made from only the best varietals in the region.” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to high-quality outstanding Amarone, the name Fasoli Gino should definitely be on your radar. This family winery dates back to 1925 when Amadio Fasoli planted his first parcels of vines in the Illasi valley. Today, the winery is managed by the 4\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e generation of the Fasoli family, brothers Amadio y Natalino Fasoli. Since its inception, this family’s main goal remains the same: \u003cstrong\u003e“To only produce wines that we love drinking.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1979, the winery was transformed into \u003cstrong\u003efully organic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today, it's become \u003cstrong\u003eorganically certified, and they started introducing biodynamic practices to both the vineyard and the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are planted in de Valle d’Illasi, in the beautiful Valpolicella DOC, where the terroir couldn't be more perfect, with soils composed of sand and calcareous pebbles. The result is an amazing, elegant, deep Amarone Della Valpolicella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red blend from the Veneto region is one of the most unique and sought-after wine styles in the entire world. The process to produce this wine is complicated and delicate, which makes it a wine of impressive reputation. The grapes are dehydrated after being harvested, to later be fermented, and this is reflected in powerful, deep, and luscious wines! And just like James Suckling stated: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Amarone is a wine to drink with a lot of contemplation.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 was a great vintage for the Veneto region. Wine Spectator gave this year a 95-point review, and stated that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe 2016s come across as some of the most classic wines to emerge from the Veneto in some time,\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand confirmed that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"t\u003c\/span\u003ehe 2016s are balanced, elegant, fresh, and with the structure for many years of cellaring, and with time, they will be recognized as modern-day classics .\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e70% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella. Vibrant red color with purple tints. The wine is full-bodied, tannic, and has aromas of ripe prunes, blackberries, cherry syrup, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-5 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e~95 Luca Maroni \"I Migliori Vini italiani\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eThere’s an easy-going feel to the nose, which offers currants and raisins, as well as bright rosehip notes. Medium to full-bodied with the same fresh feel on the palate. Then a wave of firm tannin kicks in, but the fruit surfs through to a long finish. \u003cstrong\u003eSuper clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Give it a little time. \u003cstrong\u003eBest from 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e.~93 James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eShiny, rich ruby. Intense nose with ripe, dark fruit notes, elderberries and blackberries, and noble wood notes in the background. 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Full body perfectly polymerized fine-grained tannins, and a structured and dense finish in the sip. Impossible to resist it. Drink now or get old. ~94 WinesCritic.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003eDark, rich ruby ​​red. Emphasized earthy nose, clearly of beetroot, then ripe cherries and plump plums, some leather in the aftertaste. 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Torbreck has access to unique low-yielding, century-plus old vine vineyards that produce some of the best wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorbreck wines are neither fined nor filtered and barrel aging varies as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe manager on a highland estate is referred to as The Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many of Torbreck's wine names reference a Scottish heritage. Many of these vineyards were planted in the 19th century and because of South Australia’s far-sighted quarantine policy, were not affected by the phylloxera outbreak that ravaged the vineyards of the world in the 1880s. They survive on their own roots more than a century later as clonal time capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eThe reputation of the Barossa as the preeminent red wine growing region of Australia rests firmly on wines such as this. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 months in French oak (40% new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah. Smoke-tinged, savory, black and red berries, wild herbs, incense and exotic spices. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a must-try wine for the Aussie wine lover.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eA blend of parcels that sees a 24-month elevage in barriques and has Western Barossa black fruit, as well as a strong, savory, tarry thread, spiced earth, and orange peel. Very velvety tannins, packed with rich dark fruit that drive so so long. The cooler vintage has dialed this in nicely. So much concentrated flavor. \u003cstrong\u003eSeamless texture. Excellent length. A great Factor! Drink or hold.\u003c\/strong\u003e~96 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eAged in 50% new oak, Tobreck's 2017 The Factor \u003cstrong\u003eboasts hickory-like smoky aromas, plus plum and blackberry fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's full-bodied and firmly built, finishing with hints of chocolate, licorice, and dusty tannins. Give it another 2-3 years in the cellar, then \u003cstrong\u003edrink it over the next decade and a half.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI managed to squeeze in a couple of vineyard visits during my afternoon visit with the Torbreck team of Ian Hongell (winemaker) and Nigel Blieschke (viticulturist). At the Hillside Vineyard in Lyndoch, the core is an 1850 planting of Shiraz, but there are additional blocks amounting to 100 acres of the 300-acre property. The Hillside Grenache comes from a parcel planted in 1948. The dry-grown Laird Vineyard is the other Torbreck jewel. Originally planted in 1958 and purchased by Torbreck in 2013, this five-acre site in Marananga provides fruit for Torbreck's top bottling. Contrary to some claims, Hongell offered this simple retort as we looked over the year's young shoots, \"It's not dead.\" Looking at the current lineup, there are a couple of gaps: in 2016, neither the Les Amis nor the Pict was bottled because they were smoke-tainted, according to Hongell. The 2017 was a cooler year, offering more perfume and spice, said Hongell. \"We're very pleased with the power we've been able to build into these wines. We're absolutely in love with what we're doing, especially in the vineyards,\" he concluded. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e~95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOpaque ruby. Smoke-tinged black and blue fruit, incense, cola, and roasted coffee aromas are sharpened by a building suggestions of exotic, pepper spices. Deeply concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering intense cassis, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Finishes with excellent clarity, mounting tannins, and a strong, spicy thrust, leaving \u003cstrong\u003eresonating vanilla and mocha notes behind\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~94 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeep, dark red\/purple colour and a bouquet of black fruits and graphite, dark chocolate and hints of creosote. It’s a \u003cstrong\u003ebig, bold, ballsy wine with guts and grip\u003c\/strong\u003e, and not as elegantly-structured as RunRig, the finish slightly chewy and warm from the alcohol.\u003cstrong\u003e This is a big mother! 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Montrose \u0026amp; Calon-Segur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritically Acclaimed, 95-97 Point Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly located on a knoll overlooking the Gironde estuary, the Château lies at the center of a single-block vineyard of 126 acres. The estate was founded in the 17th century, the first vines were planted by the monks that owned the property at the time. Large improvements have been made to the estate since its purchase in 2004 by the CA Grand Crus. The ownership brought on Hubert de Bouard, the winemaker of \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Angelus\u003c\/strong\u003e, to consult. \u003cstrong\u003eWith new leadership, Chateau Meyney is now producing the best wine it ever has.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Meyney looks down onto the Gironde and the presence of the estuary protects the estate from frosts. The vineyard is planted on Garonne gravels. The vines are an average age of 35 to 40 years, divided between typical Bordeaux varieties. The vines climb to an altitude of 20 meters up, quite a steep slope, ensuring good natural drainage of the soil. Similar to “Pétrus”, a layer of blue clay about 10 feet thick lies at a depth of 8 feet below the surface. These remarkable natural factors give the wine an exceptional richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeighboring wineries are Chateau Montrose (2nd growth) and Calon-Segur (3rd growth) which sell for over $200\/bottle! Meyney is an amazing value in St.Estephe that must be experienced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. The wine is intensely aromatic with dark fruit and a gamey earthy quality. The palate is big without being overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes of ripe blackcurrants and blackberries, vanilla, licorice, and dark chocolate with touches of earthiness and nutmeg-like spice. Medium-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins and delicious fruit. \u003cstrong\u003ePolished and refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e Try after 2023. ~94 James Suckling. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid, slightly burly version, featuring streaks of tar and bay leaf mixed with dark plum and black currant preserve flavors. The finish is underscored by a warm paving stone note, which adds cut, drive and a hint of old school. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2036. ~93 Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Meyney is well defined on the bouquet, leaning a little more towards the red side of the fruit spectrum with raspberry, wild strawberry and floral scents. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. It has a citric element from start to finish, a taut line of acidity with light spicy notes towards the finish that shares the brininess of stablemate Grand Puy Ducasse. \u003cstrong\u003eVery fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasted twice with consistent notes. ~91-93 Vinous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassis, currants, ripe tobacco, and cedar pencil notes define the bouquet of the 2019 Château Meyney, a medium to full-bodied, concentrated Saint-Estèphe that shows the elegant, moderately concentrated, yet nicely structured and balanced style of the vintage. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's already accessible with a decant but will benefit from just a handful of years in the cellar and have 15 years or more of longevity.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~92 Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of sweet cherries and berries mingled with tobacco, loamy soil and petals introduce the 2019 Meyney, a medium to full-bodied, \u003cstrong\u003eseamless and lively wine with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and an attractive sense of completeness.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an understated but charming Saint-Estèphe that has turned out nicely in bottle. ~91 Robert Parker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tasting-note-byline muted\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Meyney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43408471425259,"sku":"CMSE2019","price":57.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2019_Chateau_Meyney_Saint-Estephe.webp?v=1749364101"},{"product_id":"2020-pomaro-monferrato-rosso-piemonte-barbera","title":"2020 Pomaro Monferrato Rosso Piemonte Barbera","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 Points, Luca Maroni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazing Value High-Quality Barbera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBHW Exclusive Import\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonferrato sits at an important intersection in NW Italy and Southern Europe. Protected by the Alps to the North and the Mediterranean sea to the south, the area has long been a seat of European power dating back to the Holy Roman empire. Today, food and wine are focal points of the economy. \u003cstrong\u003eThe larger Monferrato area encompasses well know regions including Alba and Asti. If you've ever had authentic white truffles, they are often foraged in this special area every October.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is 100% Barbera, produced by La Bollina. This amazing, easy-to-drink wine will become your new go-to. It is truly a wine to experience and enjoy. With \u003cstrong\u003e98 points, this wine is one of Luca Maroni's \"Best Italian Wines\" of the vintage. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLa Bollina Winery is one to watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. This impressive Italian estate is creating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einnovative, fun, amazing value wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThanks to its high-quality and uniqueness, this winery has quickly become\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuca Maroni's darling\u003c\/strong\u003e, who has blessed it with impressive reviews year after year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Bollina is located in Serravalle Scrivia AL, Italy. A municipality in the province of Alessandria, about 62 miles southeast of Turin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis historical territory was for centuries the residence of the Marchioness Figari of Genova.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300-acre winery, surrounded by hills and chestnut forests, is where La Bollina's magnificent wines are born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides having 70 acres of cultivated vineyards, and an excellent and well-equipped cellar, in La Bollina you can find luxury accommodation for guests: An “Art Nouveau” style villa, a modern 4-star hotel, and a 9-hole golf course that expands throughout the vineyards. Bollina winery is completely renovated and has some of \u003cstrong\u003ethe most advanced techniques, systems, and instruments in modern winemaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Bernardini, La Bollina's consultant, is a passionate winemaker who has hit numerous home runs. In 2007, he graduated from Pisa, one of the best schools of enology in Italy. He earned his chops at Poggio Bonelli and Ruffino in Tuscany and trained in South Africa, Romania and Greece. After several years of experience, \u003cstrong\u003ehe is now a flying winemaker blending tradition and modern techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto obtain high-quality wines with respect to the expression of the different grapes and terroir in which he works. He works hand in hand with Alex to produce these magical wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% Barbera. Mostly stainless with a touch of oak, allows the fruit to shine. 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This 100% Sangiovese will be your new best friend. Pair this wine with Italian classic cuisine like pizza, tomato-based pasta, or even a cheese and cold cuts platter. Enjoy the 10th release of this 2017 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilai Lunghi label. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou will LOVE it! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVino Nobile di Montepulciano is the first Italian \u003cem\u003eDOC.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis place, -also referred to as “\u003cstrong\u003eThe King of All Wines”-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas known to be the favorite of some of the most influential Popes, Kings, and Presidents of Italy. Montepulciano in Tuscany holds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof the world’s greatest hidden treasures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne of them is Fattoria Della Talosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalosa’s story started over 50 years ago when Angelo Jacorossi acquired this beautiful historical estate, (and when I say beautiful, I really mean be-a-u-ti-ful.) The Jacorossi family started pushing very strongly to produce extremely high-quality wines, so much so that this estate became a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewatershed in the quality of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, this award-winning winery is being managed by the 3rd generation of the Jacorossi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis property comprises more than 80 acres of vineyards, established in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the loveliest Crus in Montepulciano called Pietrose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis outstanding place is located at a 350–400-meter altitude, with the vineyards facing southwest. The vines thrive in medium-textured soils of Pliocene origin, with Tuff and clayey sands. These perfect terroir conditions, combined with the expert hands of winemakers Christian and Luigi, result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealluring, unique, and powerful wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is ridiculously beautiful, a place that seems to be the set of a medieval time movie. Talosa’s historical cellar dates back to the 16th century. Visiting this place is like stepping back in time. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecellar is built in an underground area between Tarugi Palace and the Sinatti Palace, two of the oldest buildings in the city.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 2 years in the new oak tonneaux, big barrels, and stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Sangiovese. This wine has\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e a beautifully intense and lively ruby-red color. The fruity notes are charming and enveloping, with aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and black currants. Followed by floral perceptions reminiscent of dark red rose petals left slightly dried. On the palate, it is fresh with soft tannins. Great length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/pages\/talosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTalosa Vino Nobile di Montepulciano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~94 Points, Luca Maroni. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShowing intensity and breadth, this boasts cherry, raspberry, plum, tobacco, sanguine, and incense aromas and flavors. Solidly built, though beginning to find its sweet spot. Still, this has tannins but should pair well with braised and roasted meat. Fine length. Drink now through 2035. 416 cases made, 100 cases imported. ~94 Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe sensory progression strikes at first glance and described the main soul with notes of cherries, red plums, blackberries, and wet leaves, \u003cstrong\u003eit reveals a completely Mediterranean soul\u003c\/strong\u003e in the sensory triumph of thyme, marjoram, and rosemary. Medium-full body, velvety tannins with a creamy finish and a juicy finish that stretches well in progression. The finish is sweet and slightly sweet in closing. \u003cstrong\u003eLight and brightness denote quality right away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vision in the difficult vintage. Drink now. ~93 WinesCritic.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Filai Lunghi wafts up with a darkly alluring display that mixes ripe plums with undergrowth and hints of wet stone. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is soft and lifted, quite pure and energetic for the vintage,\u003c\/strong\u003e with gobs of minerality and stunning acidity. It tapers off purple-tinged and perfumed with incredible freshness to a hint of sweet violet candies. This shows the great balance for such a warm vintage, and \u003cstrong\u003eit is so easy to like\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~91 Vinous Media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talosa Filai Lunghi Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497431630059,"sku":"TVNMFL17","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2017TalosaFilaiLunghiVinoNobileDiMontepulcianoDOCG_828362c0-579b-4927-8899-02c44b549ff2.webp?v=1742209206"},{"product_id":"2019-talosa-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-alboreto-docg","title":"2019 Talosa Alboreto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94 Point Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I Love the Balance Here\" ~Vinous Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship Quality Estate in Montepulciano \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Exclusive Import: Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I feel that they are ahead of the curve. Talosa has been a consistently strong performer over the last few years, and this set of new releases is a perfect example of just that.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ~Vinous Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVino Nobile di Montepulciano is the first Italian \u003cem\u003eDOC.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis place, -also referred to as “\u003cstrong\u003eThe King of All Wines”-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas known to be the favorite of some of the most influential Popes, Kings, and Presidents of Italy. Montepulciano in Tuscany holds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof the world’s greatest hidden treasures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne of them is Fattoria Della Talosa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalosa’s story started over 50 years ago when Angelo Jacorossi acquired this beautiful historical estate, (and when I say beautiful, I really mean be-a-u-ti-ful.) The Jacorossi family started pushing very strongly to produce extremely high-quality wines, so much so that this estate became a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewatershed in the quality of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, this award-winning winery is being managed by the 3rd generation of the Jacorossi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis property comprises more than 80 acres of vineyards, established in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the loveliest Crus in Montepulciano called Pietrose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis outstanding place is located at a 350–400-meter altitude, with the vineyards facing southwest. The vines thrive in medium-textured soils of Pliocene origin, with Tuff and clayey sands. These perfect terroir conditions, combined with the expert hands of winemakers Christian and Luigi, result in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealluring, unique, and powerful wines. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo learn more about this amazing grape and the wines from it, click\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/blogs\/wine-regions\/why-you-should-be-drinking-more-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is ridiculously beautiful, a place that seems to be the set of a medieval time movie. Talosa’s historical cellar dates back to the 16th century. Visiting this place is like stepping back in time. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecellar is built in an underground area between Tarugi Palace and the Sinatti Palace, two of the oldest buildings in the city.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: for 2 years in the tonneaux of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Sangiovese. This wine\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e enchants with an intense, floral, and fruity-spicy aroma with hints of black cherries, tobacco, and oak spice. With complex and elegant flavors, this exquisite Vino Nobile shows firm tannins on the palate, a balanced structure, and a well-integrated acidity. The finish is long, soft, delicately, and harmonious. A\u003c\/span\u003en eclectic wine, suitable for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/pages\/talosa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTalosa Vino Nobile di Montepulciano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong on the nose showing notes of black prunes, blackberries, cinnamon powder and cherry liqueur.\u003cstrong\u003e Full bodied, super smooth tannins and a remarkably beautiful finale. It needs time to distend and come out. Better from 2024.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~94 WinesCritic.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~93 Luca Maroni, Luca Maroni's Annual Guide, \"I Migliori Vini Italiani\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry and cedar aromas with some dried wood, following through to a full body with layers of juicy tannins and a crunchy finish. Better in a year or two. ~92 James Suckling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dark and rich red, full of blackberry, black cherry and blueberry flavors in a modern style. Features flashes of iron, vanilla and toasty oak as this winds down on the gripping finish. \u003cstrong\u003eBest from 2024 through 2036. 3,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~92 Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDusty, dark yet attractively floral,\u003c\/strong\u003e the 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Alboreto wafts up with a mix of crushed violets, black currants and stone dust. This is silky and soothing, without a hard edge in sight, as mineral-tinged red and black fruits cascade across its brisk acid core. Purple- and blue-toned florals linger incredibly long, as the 2019 finishes lightly structured and on a note of refinement. \u003cstrong\u003eI love the balance here.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~92 Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talosa Alboreto Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497472819435,"sku":"TVNMA19","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2019_Talosa_Alboreto_Vino_Nobile_Di_Montepulciano_DOCG_Bottles_Square_2.png?v=1752848395"},{"product_id":"2021-piccini-prima-festa-primitivo-di-manduria-doc","title":"2021 Tenute Piccini Prima Festa Primitivo Di Manduria DOC","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 Point Primitivo di Manduria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOG Zinfandel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“One of the Most Dynamic \u0026amp; Innovative Wineries in Italy Today\" ~WE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 140 Years of Winemaking Experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Import\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Has Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piccini family has tenderly worked their vines since 1882\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with a small estate with little more than 17 acres of vineyards, now grown to over four estates, located in some of the most emblematic wine regions in all of Italy. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTheir \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epassion for quality and authenticity has given them a name that is one of the best-known in Italy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts impressive pursuit of quality is what has guided Tenute Piccini to quickly become one of the leading wine estates in Italy. Wine Enthusiast said this Tenuta is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone of the most dynamic and innovative wineries in Italy today.\" \u003c\/strong\u003ePiccini is an example of tradition. Piccini's owner Mario Piccini says \u003cstrong\u003e“All we do in the present time is present in the past and also will be for the future.”\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the words they live and produce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimitivo is a grape of “mystery.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e This grape has been quoted in many writings of the Roman empire, and legends even go to say that it was served at the last supper. Well, w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehether it is true or not, this grape filled with history, culture, and flavor will enchant you from the very first sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis grape spread down \u003cstrong\u003eSouth to Manduria where the most esteemed Primitivo DOCs reside\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here it thrives year-round in the sunny, warm climate as breezes from the Ionic Sea keep it cool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis amazing Primitivo is the perfect pairing for game stews and meat sauces, it’s recommended to serve in large open glasses at just below room temperature. This will allow the front notes of bright cherry and clove to excite the palate. With a long finish of licorice and figs, this is truly delightful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6 months in oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Primitivo.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBright cherry aromas, perfectly intertwined with chocolate and clove notes. And a subtle touch of vanilla, and tobacco. Lingering finish of sweet licorice and figs. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis wine is a true \u003cstrong\u003e\"Festa\"!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~97 Luca Maroni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenute Piccini Prima Festa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497764913387,"sku":"PPFPM21","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2021_Tenute_Piccini_Prima_Festa_Primitivo_Di_Manduria_DOC_-_Big_Hammer_Wines.webp?v=1717660898"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-pichon-longueville-baron-les-tourelles-de-longueville","title":"2018 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Les Tourelles de Longueville","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Lovely Second Wine\" ~94 James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"A Rocking Little Pauillac\" ~Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"2018 Les Tourelles de Longueville is Loaded With Character\" ~Vinous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd Wine of 2nd Growth Pichon Baron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pichon Baron, located in Pauillac\u003cstrong\u003e, is a neighbor to some of the most emblematic Châteaux in the world like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, and Château Latour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Château dates back to the 17th century\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePierre Desmezures de Rauzan, a famous wine merchant of the time, bought the plots to create Enclos Rauza. Soon after, it became his daughter's dowry in her marriage to Jacques Pichon de Longueville, and that was when Pichon Baron was born.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1851, construction of the iconic castle began. Later in 1855,\u003cstrong\u003e the Château's wine was classified as Second Grand Cru Classé.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1933, this emblematic estate became the property of the Bouteiller family.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToday, Château Baron belongs to AXA Millésime's insurance group. These new owners rebuilt and equipped the Château with state-of-the-art technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike almost all of Pauillac, the terroir from Château Baron is a dream site overlooking the Gironde river. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils of this 180-acre estate, are composed of quaternary gravel deposits, large pebbles and sand, and an excellent maritime climate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Christian Seely as the director since 2001 and Jean Rene Matignon as the winemaker, the winery continues to grow both in terms of wine and tourism, becoming one of the most prestigious Châteaux in the Médoc area. If you're a wine lover and love to travel, this is a must-visit place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Tourelles de Longueville is Château Pichon Baron's second label. This \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely second wine\" \u003c\/strong\u003eas James Suckling called it, is the perfect introduction \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto the spirit of Pichon Baron's Grand Vin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18 months in French oak barrels, 40% new, and 60% one-year-old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Beautiful, intense, dark color. Ripe red fruit and black cherry aromas spring up in the bouquet. In the mouth, the attack is soft, juicy, delicate, and melting. The finish is generous on the palate, persistent, subtle, and dense. The tannins are elegant and fresh. The whole is complete, voluminous, balanced, and harmonious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of currants, walnuts, and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate with fine, chewy tannins and a linear finish. Shows polish and beautiful length. \u003cstrong\u003eLovely second wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Try after 2025. ~94 James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the two-second wines from this estate, this is dominated by Merlot, giving a rounded, jammy character that is comfortably filled out with generous tannins. With chocolate and spice flavors, \u003cstrong\u003ethe wine is developing well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink from 2025. ~93 Wine Enthusiast. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more Merlot-dominated 2018 Les Tourelles De Longueville (66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) is \u003cstrong\u003ea rocking little Pauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e with loads of red and black currant fruits, toasted spiced, dried tobacco, and earthy goodness on the nose. Rich, medium to full-bodied, \u003cstrong\u003eand beautifully textured, it's well worth seeking out and is going to evolve for 10-15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~93 Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nose is fresh and offers power, delicacy as well as a certain intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e (in freshness), a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy\/fat cassis, and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet plum as well as hints of violet, a racy minerality (terroir) as well as fine hints of green cardamom, caramelization, and a hint of bourbon vanilla pod. \u003cstrong\u003eThe palate is beautifully fresh and offers gourmandize, minerality, juiciness, and a beautiful definition as well as a beautiful finesse of the grai\u003c\/strong\u003en, a bright fruit that brings purity and an acidulous frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy\/fresh blackberry, fleshy\/fresh raspberry, and small notes of racy minerality associated with touches of violet, tea, saffron, small fresh\/fleshy fruits as well as hints of chocolate, a racy minerality, tonka bean, caramelization, very discreet hints of toasted hazelnut and a subtle hint of gravy minerality (in the background). Good length. Tannins are well-built and elegant. Fine hints of chocolate and toasted oak on the persistence. ~93 VertdeVin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2018 Les Tourelles de Longueville is loaded with character.\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous base of Merlot gives the Tourelles its flesh, while the Cabernets and Petit Verdot add aromatic savoriness to balance things out. Time in the glass brings out dark cherry, plum, spice, chocolate, dried herbs and menthol. I would give the 2018 a few years in bottle to fully come together. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Tourelles is just as inviting as it was en primeur.\u003c\/strong\u003e  ~92 Vinous Media. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis wine has the highest percentage of Merlot in the Pichon Baron range, but probably more structure than it ever has before due to the density and tannic bite of the Merlots in 2018. There is certainly a serious aspect to it, with a feeling of rippling fruit and tannins that are laying out a path for the wine to develop over the next few years. \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s good quality and my favorite of the property’s ‘second wines’ in this vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~91 Decanter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe merlot-heavy among the two-second wines from Pichon-Baron. Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, broader ocher edge brightening. Delicate cherry fruit, red berry aspects, delicate tobacco spiciness, somewhat reserved. Medium-bodied, fine plum fruit, slightly demanding tannins, still a bit bulky on the finish, still needs time. ~91 Falstaff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Les Tourelles de Longueville is composed of 66% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, aged for 18 months in barriques, 40% new, and 60% one-year-old. Production of this label represents 30% of the harvest this year. Deep garnet-purple in color, it offers intense scents of baked blackberries, blackcurrant cordial, and plum preserves, with touches of black truffles, charcoal, and dark chocolate. The medium-bodied palate is delightfully refreshing and soft-textured, delivering plenty of juicy black fruits and loads of savory sparks, finishing long and lifted. ~90 Robert Parker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCassis, dark cherry and plum purée notes are sleek in feel as they move along in lockstep, while violet, warm earth, and dark tea nuances fill in the background. \u003cstrong\u003eSolid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2022 through 2030. ~90 Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron Les Tourelles de Longueville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43499257102571,"sku":"CPLBTL18","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2018ChateauPichon-LonguevilleBaronLesTourellesdeLongueville.webp?v=1679957183"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-de-pressace-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe","title":"2019 Chateau De Pressac Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaude Bourgignon Consults Here and at Domaine Romanee Conti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple 94pt ratings from the 96pt Vintage in Saint Emilion \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"So Attractive Now\" ~James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Very Concentrated Yet Fresh Palate\" ~Decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeighbor to Ausone \u0026amp; Valandraud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust \u003cstrong\u003e4 miles away from \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Ausone and a few hundred yards from Valandraud,\u003c\/strong\u003e two \u003c\/span\u003eof the finest and most popular Châteaux in the world, you’ll find Chateau de Pressac, an ancient estate that dates back to medieval times, when this property was first functioning as a fortress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name was given because back in 1737, with the current owners started planting the grape Noir de Pressac (aka Malbec). Today, this emblematic grape is used in all the Château’s wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1997, this superb Château is owned by Jean Francois Quentin. He is responsible for transforming and modernizing the cellar and winemaking area. Jean Francois has been \u003cstrong\u003epushing for high-quality\u003c\/strong\u003e wine since his arrival. Jean Francois Quenin is a rockstar in Saint-Emilion. Besides owning this recognized Château, he’s also the President of the Union of Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Fronsac, and the President of the St. Emilion Wine Council. This man sure knows his land!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet upon a hill overlooking the valley, Pressac covers a total of 103 acres located in Saint Emilion Grand Cru. With a beautiful terroir composed of limestone and clay soils, this estate and its planted with all the great Bordeaux queens. The vineyard, located in Saint Etienne de Lisse, (very close to Valandraud, Chateau Faugeres, and Chateau Fleur Cardinale,) follows \u003cstrong\u003esustainable practices, and was recently certified with HEV level 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear after year, Chateau De Pressac has been delivering extraordinary wines, and 2019 was no exception. This wine has been highly praised by some of the most important wine critics. James Suckling called it \u003cstrong\u003e\"attractive,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e while Falstaff said this is a \u003cstrong\u003e\"juicy, complex\"\u003c\/strong\u003e wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's very unlikely to find Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classified coming from a renowned Château like Pressac, but here it is, we did it for you! Extremely high quality at an amazing price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: \u003c\/span\u003e18 months in French oak barrels (50% new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 % Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec, 2% Carmenère, 2% Petit Verdot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrimson color. Lovely b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elack and red fruit aromas, with subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeppery notes. The palate shows a superb balance and v\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelvety tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine will age for decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 de Pressac is just as compelling from bottle as it was from barrel. A complex, mesmerizing wine, Pressac offers up an exotic mélange of black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and menthol. All the elements are so well balanced. Espresso, lavender, dried rose petal and cedar linger on the complex, \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully delineated finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2019 is \u003cstrong\u003eseriously impressive.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's as simple as that.\u003cspan\u003e~\u003c\/span\u003e95 Antonio Galloni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery beautiful aromas of redcurrants and ripe plums with bark and moss, following through to a medium to full body with firm, creamy tannins and hints of salt and fresh herbs. \u003cstrong\u003eSo attractive now, but much better in 2025 and onwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~94 James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eDark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, subtle ocher edge brightening. Tobacco-spicy underlaid black forest berries, dark heart cherries, a hint of velor, figs, candied orange zest. \u003cstrong\u003eJuicy, complex,\u003c\/strong\u003e fine plum fruit, fine, well-integrated tannins, sweet and persistent, good length, salty finish, \u003cstrong\u003edefinite development potential\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~93 Falstaff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense and dark red with a purple hue. Youthful but balanced aromas with fine oak and toast underneath, herbal notes of sage, fresh herbs but no greenness on the taste, savory dark fruit notes like cassis, and black cherry with fresh tobacco leaves. Dense and concentrated with fine proportions and layers, exemplary tannin with a fresh bite underneath, fine persistency, and overall balance. ~93 Andreas Larsson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is aromatic, elegant, and racy and \u003cstrong\u003eoffers power\u003c\/strong\u003e. It reveals notes of blackberry, grilled, small notes of black\/Sichuan pepper, and raspberry associated with touches of small wild fruits, and fleshy cassis as well as hints of cardamom and very discreet touches of vanilla. The palate is fruity, elegant, precise, and straight and offers a beautiful silky touch, a fine grain, and gourmandize as well as a pulpy\/juicy fruit, straightness, and fine freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy\/pulpy cassis, juicy blackberry, small notes of small juicy\/pulpy fruits associated with touches of fleshy\/juicy blue fruits, cornflower, iris as well as hints of vanilla, licorice, cardamom, and an imperceptible hint of black tea (in the background). Good length. Tannins are racy, precise, and offer power. ~93 VertdeVin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet cherry and violets on the nose. Lovely smooth texture with fruit that has great precision and mouth watering acidity - strawberry, red cherries and redcurrants. It's fresh and fruity with a texture that just gently grips and holds interest. I like this and the long finish too. Just the barest hint of freshly picked mint leaves on the finish adding a cooling element to the final impression. ~94 Decanter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI loved the 2019 Château De Pressac from barrel, and it showed nicely from bottle, with a charming, nicely balanced, elegant profile that still brings plenty of fruit. Black cherries, blackberries, spicy oak, and dried herbs all define the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, has ripe yet present tannins, and outstanding length. It already offers pleasure, but I'd give bottles just a handful of years in the cellar, and it's going to evolve for 15 years or more. ~91 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau De Pressac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43500056674539,"sku":"CHDPSE19","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2019ChateauDePressacSaintEmilionGrandCruClasse.webp?v=1742254732"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-marquis-de-terme-marguax","title":"2019 Chateau Marquis De Terme Margaux","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the Greatest Wines Thomas Jefferson Ever Tasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is an Impressive Wine\" ~Vinous Media\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Another Outstanding Wine From This Terrific Estate\" ~Jeb Dunnuck \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 Point Vintage ~Vinous Meda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fame of Chateau Marquis de Terme dates back to Thomas Jefferson when according to his diaries, he claimed this wine as one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 greatest wines he had ever tasted. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Marquis de Terme begins in 1762, when Mademoiselle Ledoux d'Emplet married François de Peguilhan Marquis de Terme, giving her the estate that would come to bear her name as a dowry. Included in the Medoc Classification of 1855, Chateau Marquis de Terme was \u003cstrong\u003eclassified as a Fourth Great Growth. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis legendary Château is located\u003cstrong\u003e only half a mile from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1st Growth Chateau Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e (which wines sell for over $900 a bottle) the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Vin from Chateaux Marquis de Terme is an exceptional value\u003c\/strong\u003e and a can't-miss for any Bordeaux enthusiast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeally located in the heart of the Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation with heavy influences from both the Gironde estuary and the Bay of Biscay, and protected by coastal pine forests from the harsh winds \u003cstrong\u003ecreates the perfect growing conditions for their vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erganic farming was started on a small parcel of vines with their first organic wine being the 2013 vintage. \u003cstrong\u003eNow farming all vineyards organically\u003c\/strong\u003e and achieving organic certification in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritics agree, this 94-point Margaux is a pure gem. James Suckling called it \u003cstrong\u003e\"a solid Margaux.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e VertdeVin claimed this is and \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, delicate, beautifully defined\" \u003c\/strong\u003ewine. Vinous Media said \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an impressive wine.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eAnd Jeb Dunnuck stated that this is  \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eanother outstanding wine from this terrific estate.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn top of that, this outstanding wine was born in \u003cstrong\u003ea great vintage in Margaux.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was awarded 97 points by Vinous Media who said it is \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Unquestionably a Left Bank vintage. The sweet spot is in Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac, where so many wines are exceptional to profound, at all levels in the hierarchy of terroirs.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Vine age 35 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot. Lucious black fruit emerges on the nose, with spiced notes with tobacco and licorice. Firm tannins and a velvet texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a solid Margaux\u003c\/strong\u003e with blackberries, blackcurrants, and undertones of fresh tobacco and wet earth. It’s full and layered with \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful energy and structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight at the end, as it should be. Try after 2025. ~94 James Suckling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eElegant and stony nose offering wet earth, fresh black currant, cherry and tobacco leaf. Discreet oakiness with a dense palate with finely rounded extract,\u003cstrong\u003e long and vigorous finish, finely tuned with great potential.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~94 Andreas Larsson, Sommelier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eComplex and nuanced, violets, rosebuds and rose petals. This is elegant, balanced and savoury, with cassis and bilberry fruits given texture and depth by smoky touches of liquorice and espresso. Plenty of tannins that close in on the finish and suggest a long life ahead. Good quality, classic young Margaux. Ludovic David has been director for 11 years and is delivering increasingly consistent success for owners the Sénéclauze family \u003cstrong\u003e(the longest-running family owners of a classified estate in the Margaux appellation).\u003c\/strong\u003e 52hl\/ha yield, with vinification and ageing taking place in a mix steel, cement eggs and oak. Tasted twice. ~94 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe nose is elegant, racy, and fruity and offers gourmandize, a fine richness, and an unctuosity of the fruit (in the background). It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen berry, pulpy\/juicy raspberry, small notes of small crushed red berries associated with small touches of violet, strawberry as well as fine hints of camphor, mild tobacco, and a subtle hint of ripe hazelnut.\u003cstrong\u003e The palate is fruity, elegant, delicate, beautifully defined, and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers a racy minerality, tension, and an acidulous frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy\/juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry, small notes of cassis associated with small touches of violet, cornflower, caramelization\/chocolate, racy minerality as well as a subtle hint of lily, nutmeg, and crushed hazelnut. Good length. ~93-94 VertdeVin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRich and explosive\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 2019 Marquis de Terme sure makes a statement.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rush of inky dark fruit hits the palate, followed by sweet floral and spice notes that develop with a bit of coaxing. \u003cstrong\u003eMore than anything else, 2019 is a wine of real density and succulence. This is an impressive wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~94 Vinous Media. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Sénéclauze family, with Ludovic David as director, are working extremely hard to refine and finesse the wines from this property and it is starting to \u003cstrong\u003eshow its full potential\u003c\/strong\u003e. This 2019 has tons of anthocyanins giving a rich purple color, followed by licorice, sage, and baked blackberry aromatics on the nose that \u003cstrong\u003emake the whole experience extremely welcoming.\u003c\/strong\u003e There's austerity as the tannins pull things inwards through the palate with a trace of astringency on the finish, just the right level to suggest a good long life ahead. Impressed with the density and the crushed menthol on the finish. Tasted twice three weeks apart. ~93 Decanter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003eDeep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate ocher edge. Fine dark berry fruit, delicately underlaid with herbs and spices, fresh cherry fruit, delicately reminiscent of orange zest. Medium complexity, blackberry confit, integrated tannins, good freshness, some nougat on the finish, mineral aftertaste. ~92 Falstaff. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2019 Château Marquis De Terme should be another outstanding wine from this terrific estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple, with a great nose of blue fruits, violets, new leather, and spicy wood, it's medium-bodied, has beautiful overall balance, plenty of ripe tannins, and good acidity, all making for a brilliant Margaux that's going to benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for 15 years or more. ~91 Jeb Dunnuck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAromas of rich black fruits, cherry preserve and pencil shavings introduce the 2019 Marquis de Terme, a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy wine with a broad attack that segues into an ample mid-palate framed by ripe but youthfully assertive tannins. This is a muscular, rather chunky Margaux that will reward a bit of bottle age and which, with time, may make my score seem conservative. This is an evolving estate, as fully 25% of its vineyards have been replanted since 2009. Cabernet on rich soils between Labégorce and Château Margaux represents the core of the blend. ~90+ Robert Parker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Marquis De Terme","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43500057493739,"sku":"CHMDTM19","price":59.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2019ChateauMarquisDeTermeMargaux.webp?v=1679313671"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-beau-sejour-becot-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"2019 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot Saint Emilion Grand Cru","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 Point Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Beautiful Wine!\" ~VertdeVin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Elegant and Succulent\" ~Decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Refined and Focused\" ~James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust over half a mile away (or a 10-minute walk) from world-renowned Premier Grand Cru Château Ausone, is located the magnificent Château Beau-Sejour Becot,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ean outstanding Premier Grand Crus Classé B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first records of this legendary estate date \u003cstrong\u003eback more than two thousand years.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Château, which has been owned by different important people and monks for the period, is in the hands of the Becot family since 1929. Today, Juliette Becot y Julien Barthe are the proud owners of this legendary estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 40 years, iconic winemaker Michel Rolland was the consultant here.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolland was the winemaker during the 2000’s amazing vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Later, he transferred all this expertise to Thomas Duclos, the new wine consultant since 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Beau-Sejour Becot’s 54-acre vineyard is planted mainly with the two Queens in Saint-Emilion: Merlot and Cab Franc, with a little percentage of Cab Sauvignon.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese old vines, some of them 75 years, are placed on the limestone plateau of Saint Emilion.\u003c\/strong\u003e This beautiful terroir composed of clay that has deep, limestone soils, is the canvas to produce this outstanding Saint-Emilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18 months in 55% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nose is elegant, and racy, marked by its terroir, and offers power (full of finesse), and aromatic complexity as well as a multi-layered side.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reveals notes of wild blackberries, crushed small black fruits, and small notes of crushed strawberries associated with touches of violet, cornflowers, bright blue berries, tonka bean, slight hints of lilies, violet as well as discreet hints of black tea, camphor, a discreet hint of pepper and vanilla pod. The palate is elegant, very finely tight, and offers finesse, delicacy, gourmandize, a beautiful definition, precision, a pretty shiny fruit, a fine sapidity, precision, tension, a beautiful juicy\/pulpy\/acidulous fruit, a good finesse of the fat, an almost aerial side as well as a beautiful guideline. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy\/juicy blackberry, bright cassis, and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of juicy small black fruits as well as hints of licorice \/ zan, black tea, slight hints of blond tobacco, toasted and a very discreet hint of camphor \/ dark chocolate. \u003cstrong\u003eTannins are elegant, well-built, fine, racy and finely enveloping. A beautiful wine!\u003c\/strong\u003e ~97 VertdeVin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich plum color. This takes its time to open, is pretty subtle at first, but then explodes in juicy fruit. Clear salinity where you can feel the slate scrape of the limestone terroir, alongside well-expressed aromatics with touches of peony flowers. \u003cstrong\u003eElegant and succulent\u003c\/strong\u003e. Second vintage with Jean de Cournuaud as technical director. A yield of 46hl\/ha. 65% new oak, with a mix of barrels and 20hl casks. 3.77pH. Harvest 18-21 September, with all the Merlots in 3.5 days instead of the usual 11 days (and in fact stretched over one month in 2018), with just 20 minutes from picking to vat. Thomas Duclos consultant. ~96 Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlums, currants, pine cones, mushrooms and bark on the nose. Some licorice, too. It’s medium-bodied with tightly knit tannins. Tight and fresh with fantastic tension and drive. \u003cstrong\u003eRefined and focused.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy and lightly salty at the end. ~96 James Suckling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis delivers a tumble of ripe raspberry, plum and boysenberry fruit flavors, lined with violet, red tea, and sweet tobacco notes that add lift and range. The long, racy, chalk-lined finish leaves a pure feel that's not easy to achieve in this vintage. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2038. ~95 Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003eDark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, subtle lightening of the edges. Fine precious wood spice, black heart cherries, some licorice, delicate nougat and figs, attractive bouquet. 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