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Its vineyard lies upon the famous gravel rises of the greatest of Medoc wines, this first terrace of gravels formed by and along the Gironde estuary. \u003cstrong\u003eOn this exceptional terroir, Château Palmer has constantly produced wines of unique character\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly identified and recognized by fine wine lovers all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer is one of the most coveted wines not just among the third growths but among all of the classified growths.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is located down the street from Chateau Margaux. Palmer started as part of Château d’Issan, it was then split off into the current estate as Château de Gasc. It wasn’t until Charles Palmer purchased the estate in the early 1800s that it received its current moniker. The house has since changed hands many times over its history and is currently owned by between 22 shareholders. Through the many different owners, one thing has been consistent, \u003cstrong\u003ethe wine delivers even in down vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eChateau Palmer's wines combine power and complexity with delicacy, extreme elegance, and a magnificent velvet texture. Approachable when young, the wines age remarkably well, developing even more complexity and aromatic richness, remaining still delicate and silky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am breathless with dark berry, lavender, and burnt-orange aromas. Some salt. \u003cstrong\u003eJust so formidable and deep\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stunningly sexy on the palate with density and power, yet it leaves things so clean and bright. You want to drink it and enjoy it now, but it has the structure to last forever. Drink in 2022. ~100 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenerous, rich, and powerful, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is a sumptuous wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. With just a slight preponderance of Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a structure as well as clean, clear black-currant flavors. Produced from biodynamically grown grapes, it delivers an explosion of fruit as well as serious tannins. ~98 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent vintage overall in the appellation and a brilliant Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, right up there with the 2010 and 2005. \u003cstrong\u003eRipe, seductively textured\u003c\/strong\u003e with blackberry, blueberry and raspberry fruits, all expressed with clarity and purity. The velvety, appealing quality to the tannins is already clear even at five years old, as is the complex mix of oak, liquorice and crushed stone minerality wrapped up in silk. Harvest September 22 to October 7. At this point the estate was fully in conversion for certification, working 100% organically and biodynamically. ~98 Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the gems in Margaux is unquestionably the 2015 Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Possessing more elegance and purity, as well as concentration, than the Alter Ego, it offers up a gorgeous bouquet of crème de cassis, caramelized cherries, charcoal, and graphite, with just a hint of spring flowers in the background. A final blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 70% new oak, this full-bodied, ripe, incredibly polished 2015 is already hard to resist given its elegance and purity, yet should be at its best from 2023-2043. If you have more than one bottle, it's sensational today as well. ~98 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2015 Palmer is a wine of total refinement and class.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAll the elements are wonderfully meshed together, as they always have been from the very start.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, spice and leather notes are all seamless in the glass. The tannins are present, but they are silky and pretty much buried by the sheer \u003cstrong\u003eluxuriousness of the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalmer is one of the most complete and harmonious wines of 2015. This is a brilliant effort from Thomas Duroux and his team.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~97 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Palmer is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot matured into up to 70% new oak. The official start of the picking was 22 September, finishing on the 7 October with the Petit Verdot and the Cabernet Sauvignon. This has a wonderful bouquet with layers of dark cherry, boysenberry, a faint hint of dark chocolate and minerals. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is superb delineation here.\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is medium-bodied, but this constitutes a decidedly more structured Palmer than I have encountered in recent years, perhaps a little more masculine due to the slightly higher Cabernet content. This is a classic Palmer made by winemaker Thomas Duroux, symmetrical in some way, poised and effortless on the finish. Those who like the more showy Palmer might not warm to this 2015, but this has real class and sophistication, a Palmer that will repay those with the nous to cellar it for 10-15 years.\u003cstrong\u003e Expect it to reside at the top of my banded score.\u003c\/strong\u003e~ 95-97 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is dark and muscular in style, brimming with bramble, warm tar and paving stone notes that are matched by the deep layers of fig, blackberry and cassis fruit. A gorgeous bittersweet chocolate detail adds spine to the finish while violet and iron elements lurk in reserve. Another large wave of fruit and dark earth courses through the finish. 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This wine stole the \u003cstrong\u003eBest in Show\u003c\/strong\u003e award at the Global Wine Challenge and was \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eawarded the #1 wine among all entrants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't had a chance to taste Bordeaux varietal wines from Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, this is a hot new region. Extreme diurnal temperature shifts yield ripe fruit, but the cool nights allow for freshness and acidity in the grapes. This is a contrast to say, Paso Robles, where the night time temperatures persist into the 80s and above. As a result, Paso wines show more dried fruit, baked flavors, and higher alcohol. Happy Canyon wines show a more elegant and graceful harmony of fruit and acid balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni has this to say about the Santa Barbara region, \u003cem\u003e\"..with few exceptions, these wines remain under the radar and very fairly priced relative to global peers\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Martellotto \"Riserva\" 2016 was in barrel for 14 months. The barrel aging led to a wine that has developed an incredible depth of flavors, and an intoxicating nose. The 2016 version is \u003cstrong\u003esoft, fruity, and lively\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with most of the Martellotto wines, artful blending is the key to success. The wine is a \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Malbec.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Il Capoccia\" means \"Bossman\" in Southern Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is bottled in a heavy gauge Bordeaux bottle that gives it an air of gravitas. 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A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel ageing, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990's, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina is a dark, plush and succulent red wine with seamless overall integration. Angelo Gaja makes his wines with broad brush strokes that form shapes of perfect harmony and grandeur. He seems less interested in the minutiae, much in the same way an impressionist painter creates a portrait without consideration for the gritty details of reality. Continuing with my art metaphor, \u003cstrong\u003eI'll venture to say that this is a big-picture wine that embraces bold fruit, oak spice, acidity and tannin in one overwhelming and warm embrace.\u003c\/strong\u003e I\u003cstrong\u003e usually score the Sugarille a point or two higher, but this year the Rennina won my heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 95pts, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of orange peel, dark fruit and bark. Dried mushroom, too. Full body and extremely polished and velvety tannins that are plush but compacted. Delicious finish. 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Their unique vineyard provides superb, savory fruit and a complex, velvety mouthfeel. Buglioni’s secret is using Amarone’s forgotten original recipe – and aging it extra-long until the texture is pure perfection. A wine of such expressive decadence that everyone deserves this experience!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Vineyards in Sant’Ambrogio, Cariano\u003cbr\u003eCooperage: 24 months in 20% new French barrique, then 12 months in bottle\u003cbr\u003eABV: 16.4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn June 1993, Alfredo Buglioni purchased an old farmhouse surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in Valpolicella Classico, northwest of Verona, Italy. After only two months in the Buglionis’ new home, and without any knowledge of\u003cbr\u003ehow to prune, harvest or store the precious wine grapes surrounding their farmhouse, the vineyards were ready to be harvested. Initially, each vintage was a joyous event shared with friends and collaborators, but soon the Buglionis’ vision and passion allowed them to dream that they could become “real” winemakers. In 2000 — after renovating the farmhouse and its underground cellars — the Buglionis turned to the prestigious Oenology Institute of San Michele all’Adige in Trento, Italy, to find a young enologist to join them in their new adventure as wine producers. Diego Bertoni took up the challenge and is still their enologist today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eThis wine has serious tannins, even in the massive Amarone context, and you’ll have to go for them to find this exciting. Plenty of prune, bitter-chocolate and clove character. Long, intense, dry finish of some complexity. Drink or hold. ~92JS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnticing aromas of cassis, cocoa and underbrush lead the nose. The dense palate offers blackberry jam, tobacco and licorice alongside firm, polished tannins. 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Those responsible for the construction of this magnificent and important castle were its first owners, the Laveau family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the acquisition of the Château by the Nony family in 1934, the property was revolutionized, starting with the vineyard to the wine cellar.\u003cstrong\u003e Currently, the property is managed by Jean-Antoine Nony, who has contributed greatly to the quality of the wine \u003c\/strong\u003eand has as its purpose the continuous improvement of the Château.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Mayne has passed through the hands of renowned winemakers and currently, \u003cstrong\u003eRockstar Michelle Rolland is in charge. Michelle Rolland, known as the “Spielberg of Wine,” is a consultant in more than 13 countries around the world\u003c\/strong\u003e including some of the most recognized Châteaux in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Grand Mayne has 42 acres of vineyards with 30-year-old vines, 78% with Merlot, 19% with Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon planted in clay and limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003e80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Red wine. Garnet-purple color. Raspberry and black cherry fruit flavors. Medium to full-bodied. Fine tannins and impeccable balance. Pair this wine with Roast Beef, lamb, veal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Grand Mayne features fragrant kirsch, redcurrant jelly, and black plums scents with touches of garrigue, mossy bark, and Sichuan pepper. \u003cstrong\u003eFull-bodied, rich, and densely laden with vibrant red and black fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has a plush frame and very long, earth-laced finish. ~ 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Grand Mayne has turned out beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fresh, perfumed, and nuanced, the 2016 is super-appealing. Sweet red berry, blood orange, mint, and flowers add energy to an expressive Saint-Émilion that is texturally rich and also vibrant. I really like the sheer energy of the 2016. 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Medium to full body, chewy tannins, and a fresh finish. ~ 92 James Suckling\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Grand Mayne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19854019330151,"sku":"CGMSE16","price":64.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_6ba201b9-60b2-450b-b56e-1240941ff65c.jpg?v=1625646179"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-pontet-canet-pauillac","title":"2016 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Pontet-Canet is absolutely breathtaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, ample and racy in the glass, the 2016 is one of the most exquisitely well-balanced young Pontet-Canets I can remember tasting. Savory, high-toned aromatics and brisk mineral notes lend energy and delineation as this vivid wonderfully alive wine opens up in the glass. The flavors are dark and incisive, but it is the wine's total sense of harmony that is most compelling. All of the elements are simply in the right place. The 2016 is tremendous. It's as simple as that. As is often the case, Pontet-Canet is one of the most singular wines in Bordeaux. Alfred Tesseron could have chosen to play things safe when he took over the management of the estate in the mid-1990s. Instead, he chose a very different path. \u003cstrong\u003eNo proprietor in Bordeaux has taken more risks over the last two decades than Alfred Tesseron.\u003c\/strong\u003e A commitment to \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic farming,\u003c\/strong\u003e sustainability across the entire estate more broadly, and the adoption of new concepts for Bordeaux, such as aging a portion of the wine in terra cotta, set Pontet-Canet apart from other properties in Pauillac and the Left Bank. Not surprisingly, the wine is also starkly different from the wines of neighboring estates.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~99VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReminding me of the 2010 and, I suspect, a wine that will merit a triple-digit rating in a decade or so\u003c\/strong\u003e (I tasted this on multiple occasions and thought it was perfect on one of them), the 2016 Château Pontet-Canet comes from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot that spent 16 months in 50% new French oak, 35% in concrete amphora, and the rest in second fill oak. Thrilling notes of pure crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, crushed mint, graphite, and crushed rock notes all emerge from this deep, powerful, yet elegant Pauillac. The style of this wine has become more and more finesse-driven and pure, yet it hasn’t lost a beat on concentration or length. This singular, beautiful Pontet-Canet needs 7-8 years of cellaring (it has some accessibility today given its purity and balance) and will keep for 4-5 decades. ~98+JD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe blend of the 2016 Pontet-Canet is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Around 55% of the wine was aged in new French oak barrels, 15% in two-year-old barrels and 35% in cement amphorae for 16 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with opulent scents of plum preserves, spice cake, hoisin and crème de cassis with fragrant wafts of potpourri, wood smoke and rose hip tea. Medium to full-bodied, rich and decadent, with loads of spicy layers, it has a firm, velvety texture with great freshness and incredible depth, finishing very long and on a compelling mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e2016 marks the 40th vintage at Pontet-Canet for Alfred Tesseron. Winemaker Jean-Michel Comme mentioned it was wet at the beginning of the year, but thankfully the weather changed in late June. Thus, 2016 was a more normal\/typical mildew year, so the disease pressure wasn’t too much of an issue. Then it was very dry until fall. He believes the vintage could be compared to 1961 or 2010. The result is an uninhibited, truly singular showing of Pontet-Canet this year—perhaps the richest, most sumptuous and hedonic expression of the vintage of all the great Left Bank wines. \u003cspan\u003e~ 98, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromas of ripe blackcurrants, iodine, sweet tobacco and fresh flowers are spellbinding. Full-bodied with mouth-expanding, massive and natural tannins. Impressive fruit with hints of prunes. The finish is long and powerful. Needs six to seven years to soften and come together. 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Intense and focused on the palate, the tannins are well-proportioned, lending elegance and charm throughout the long, aromatic finish. While drinkable upon release, this wine has the balance and structure to drink nicely for 8 to 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive, vanilla-dusted violet aromas with blackcurrants and purple cherries. The palate delivers a very succulent array of fresh ripe berries and plums in a fleshy, approachable style. 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It's young but accessible and should develop nicely in bottle, as it has the balance and freshness. This is an elegant and fresh vintage for Almaviva, young and tender, taking advantage of the natural conditions for it. Well done! 180,000 bottles produced. 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It makes perfect sense to present these two excellent vintages in back-to-back comparison fashion because they are two of the best to emerge from Bolgheri, and indeed Tenuta San Guido, in recent memory. These are very similar vintages with long, hot summer months that fueled a long growing season. There was a bit more rain in 2016, and in analytical terms this vintage has a tad more acidity. However, the results in the glass are extraordinarily different. The 2015 vintage is exuberant, round, succulent and immediate, whereas the 2016 vintage shows pinpoint sharpness and precision (with similar grit and texture at the back). That acidity will carry it long into the future as the wine completes its slow evolutionary course. This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine's tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. ~100WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromas are full of blue fruits and an underlying minerality. Hot stones and some rust to boot. Full-bodied yet refined and structured with compacted and tight tannins and an ultra-long finish. Savory and minerally at the end. Seamless texture. Great composure. ~97-98JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Sassicaia is a fabulous wine in the making. Powerful and concentrated, with huge tannic clout, the 2016 has so much to offer. 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In 1988 Gerin made his first purchase of vines in La Grandes Places and added to his holdings in 1996, with the purchase of land on La Landonne. Today, the estate covers 12ha in the Côte-Rôtie appellation where Jean has now been joined by his two sons, Michael and Alexis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny 1.4 hectare lieu-dit, Les Grandes Places (The Great Place) is composed of micaschiste on steeply terraced hillside vineyards that face South-Southeast. \u003cstrong\u003eNearly a quarter of the vines are 80+ years old and most of the vines are over 40\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand harvested (tractors can’t negotiate the terraces) and picked by descending downhill with a basket strapped behind. 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From biodynamic farming to judicious use of new oak and these wines are completely handcrafted and incredibly limited. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd in Jurassic limestone and chalky clay soils and the Lecheneaut bottlings become ones to savor and cherish\u003c\/strong\u003e--get this while you still can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many of the wines in this range, the 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Pruliers is quite expressive today. There is more than enough depth in the fruit to match the incisive Pruliers tannin. Crushed flowers, sweet tobacco and licorice add nuance as the wine gradually opens up in the glass. The 2012 Pruliers is both incisive and also silky, showing the contrasts that is one of the things that makes top-flight red Burgundy so compelling. In the 2012 the malos were quite long, so there is good reason to think the 2012 will be slow to fully reveal itself in bottle. ~ 94pts, VM\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lecheneaut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29255633371239,"sku":"BHN-7298494","price":79.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2015DomaineChanson_LesVergelesses_1erCruPernand-Vergelesse_70c10834-32e7-44e6-be2a-3b535449e44f.webp?v=1685499006"},{"product_id":"2012-lecheneaut-nuits-st-georges-au-chouillet-vieilles-vignes","title":"2012 Lecheneaut Nuits-St.-Georges Au Chouillet Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the heart of Burgundy’s Cote de Nuits comes a Pinot Noir that defies all expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 50 year-old vines across three parcels, the Lecheneaut brothers coax terroir into their Pinot Noir, no matter what challenges each vintage brings. In 2012, the ripe and hearty vintage is uplifted with crushed blackberry and raspberry and aromas of crushed violets and rose with an earthy finish. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you’ve wondered why there’s hype about Burgundy, this wine says it all.     \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lechenaut Gevrey Chambertin is an authentic pinot noir, varietally correct, with a deep ruby hue and enchanting aromatics of fresh cherry, strawberry, and rose. With a few more years in the bottle those will soften beautifully and reveal savory tones of leather, dried florals and dusty earth. Made completely from their own vines, Domaine Lecheneaut focuses on a family plot of just 10 hectares allowing the two brothers a laser focus on quality in the fields and the cellar. From biodynamic farming to judicious use of new oak and these wines are completely handcrafted and incredibly limited. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd in Jurassic limestone and chalky clay soils and the Lecheneaut bottlings become ones to savor and cherish\u003c\/strong\u003e--get this while you still can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers a rich, velvety swath of cherry, raspberry and currant fruit, tinged by a touch of flowers and spice. Features a firm structure and the finish is a bit rigid for now, but overall this shows balance and poise. Best from 2018 through 2032. 20 cases imported. ~ 92pts WS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Au Chouillet is deep, fleshy and very nicely textured in the glass. Red stone fruits, flowers and spices are given an extra dimension of creaminess in a wine that boasts gorgeous textural nuance and layers of depth. Although it is quite expressive, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 2012 is also holding back quite a bit, which makes me think it will offer a wide window of fabulous drinking.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~92VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottle purchase***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lecheneaut Nuits-St.-Georges Au Chouillet Vieilles Vignes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29255709950055,"sku":"BHN-7298548","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_7a111ee2-fb07-415a-8d31-6cdfbb38c39b.jpg?v=1605931606"},{"product_id":"2014-m-chapoutier-saint-joseph-les-granits-rouge","title":"2014 M. 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From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from granitic soils (hence the name) in the birthplace of the Saint-Joseph appellation, this is hedonistic old vine Syrah with meditative notes. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is literally a rock star now, but will age from 30-50+ years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Deep garnet red, black fruit jam, smoked and mineral overtones, peppered aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe two flagship releases from St Joseph include the Le Clos and Les Granits. Almost as good as the Le Clos, the 2014 St Joseph Les Granits offers a complex bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, new saddle leather, beef blood and toasted spice in a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated style. It has more obvious structure than the Le Clos and needs 3-4 years of bottle age, which isn’t the norm in the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot enough can be said about the quality that consistently comes from this estate. From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong\u003c\/strong\u003e. And while the prices at the top are frightfully expensive (they’re out of my zip code), \u003cstrong\u003ethere are incredible values from St Péray, St Joseph, Cornas and Crozes Hermitage that should be snatched up by readers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Looking at the 2014s reviewed here, these shine for their elegance and purity, and are certainly some of the most concentrated wines in the vintage. Readers shouldn’t forget that while 2014 was a complicated vintage for the reds, the whites are gorgeous. As to the 2015s, these massive and concentrated wines are going to demand patience, but at the top end, I suspect will be as good as wine gets. ~94WA JD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles or more of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M. 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Stags’ Leap is a place of natural beauty, storied buildings and gardens, a lively history, and a reputation for elegant wines showing finesse and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe only red presented, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and smaller amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec, all aged in 30% new French and 4% new American oak. Ripe blackberries, black cherries, spice, and a beautiful floral quality all emerge from this medium to full-bodied effort. With some creamy oak, sweet tannins, and good purity, it’s a pleasure-bent red to drink over the coming 10-15 years ~ 93 JD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Deep purple-black in color, it opens with notions of crushed black cherries, warm blackberries and mulberries with hints of unsmoked cigars, fragrant soil and wild sage plus a waft of allspice. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with expressive blackberry and earthy layers with a frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with an herbal lift. (LPB) ~92 WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stags Leap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29437021585511,"sku":"SLARTCS16SD","price":45.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1_bf48e340-4442-4f59-a109-b85dc8281925.jpg?v=1605965732"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-mouton-rothschild-pauillac-1st-classified-growth","title":"2016 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1st Growth Classified Bordeaux","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Note: This wine is expected to arrive July 1, 2021***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild was not originally included in the First Growths of Bordeaux, the estate has spent a large portion of its history making up for that fact. Mouton was the first producer to really take ownership of the entire wine-making process in Bordeaux. The château took wine from grapes to bottles starting in 1924. Prior to this estate bottling, the châteaux were selling wine to negociants in barrels, leaving lots of room for inconsistency. Mouton also provides some of the prettiest bottles in Bordeaux to look at, with a new artist commissioned for each vintage to design the label art.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild spans 90 hectares (222 acres) of vines to the north-west of Bordeaux, on the edge of the Médoc peninsula. The Château Mouton Rothschild vineyard, mostly situated on a hillock called the “Plateau de Mouton” which rises to 27m above sea-level, is planted on very deep gravelly soil with the varieties typical of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: Cabernet Sauvignon 83% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot 1% in new French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: The wine is a dark and intense cherry red. The highly refined nose reveals perfectly ripe fruit. Ripe bilberry and blackcurrant aromas combine harmoniously with floral notes. With airing, the nose unfolds on pepper and spice balanced by elegant notes of graphite and blonde tobacco, bringing charm and nobility to an extensive range of aromas. The full and dense attack exhibits exceptionally well-rounded and silky tannins. The ample mid-palate abounds in black fruit along with cocoa flavors and biscuity notes, leading into a full-bodied and remarkably persistent finish, the sign of a great vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe 2016 Mouton Rothschild is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, with the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot vinified together. It has a very deep purple-black color and slowly slides out of the glass with spicy notes of Sichuan pepper, cloves and cinnamon stick giving way to a core of perfumed black fruits and florals—blackcurrant cordial, candied violets, blackberry compote, rose hips and black plums—plus suggestions of espresso, damp soil, tar and beef drippings. Medium-bodied, the palate is very firmly structured and jam-packed with latent energy about to burst, offering superbly ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the intense floral and black fruit layers and finishing very long and very minerally. \u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, profound wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eMouton’s congenial managing director, Philippe Dhalluin, was unfortunately in Napa while I was in Bordeaux in October, so I was hosted by Eric Tourbier—Mouton’s technical director—and Clerc-Milon’s winemaker, Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy. While discussing the particularly abundant range of aroma\/flavor compounds I was perceiving in the 2016 reds, Danjoy commented, “When you have a wet spring, you tend to have more aromatic precursors. Also, it was a long maturation period. The vine made a lot of aromatic components. The gap between the Merlot and the Cabernet Sauvignon for ripening was very long. In fact, Cabernet was very late this year. We didn’t know if the Cabernet Sauvignon was going to make it! The big surprise for us was the Cabernet Franc—all of it was delicious. We used it all in the grand vin at Clerc Milon.” When we came to taste Le Petit Mouton and Mouton Rothschild, Eric Tourbier, smiling like the cat that got the cream, said simply, “It was a dry summer. We had very small berries and a good level of ripeness.” He then added, matter-of-factly, “I’ve been at Mouton for 30 years. I think this is my best vintage. The 2016 may be compared to the 1986?” Maybe, but while I’m a huge lover of the incredibly provocative and sometimes formidable 1986 (I had it again just a few weeks ago), I’m thinking this 2016 is going to give a lot more hedonic pleasure in its first 25 years in bottle than the 1986—just coming around now—certainly did. ~100WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Mouton Rothschild bowled me over when I tasted it from barrel. Philippe Dhalluin compares it to the 1986 in terms of intensity of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, although there is more maturity and refinement in the tannins apropos of the 2016. Bottled in July 2018, this has an intense bouquet with pixelated black fruit, crushed stone, hints of blue fruit and a touch of India ink. But it is the delineation and focus that take your breath away. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannin framing the pure black currant and \u003cem\u003ecassis\u003c\/em\u003e fruit. The acidity is pitch-perfect, and there is a gentle but insistent grip toward the extraordinarily long finish. \u003cstrong\u003eRacking my brains to think of another Mouton Rothschild that I have tasted over the last 20 years that was as good as this, I simply cannot come up with one.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100VM, Neal Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark ruby, purple color. Aromas of blackcurrants, black truffle, crushed stone, licorice and hints of tar. Full-bodied, deep and vertical on the palate, drawing you in and down. The structure is very tannic and powerful, yet the tannins are folded into the wine. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most powerful Moutons ever for me. Try after 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~100JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong with the Château Lafite, the 2016 Château Mouton Rothschild is the wine of the vintage from the Médoc and is a truly profound, magical, blockbuster wine in every sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s based on 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, raised in new French oak. Boasting a saturated purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of thick black fruits, lead pencil shavings, new saddle leather, and burning embers, with just a hint of its oak upbringing, this beauty hits the palate with a mammoth amount of fruit and texture yet stays fresh, pure, and light on its feet, with a thrilling sense of minerality as well as building tannins on the finish. \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s one of the most profound young wines I’ve ever tasted, and while it will probably keep for three-quarters of a decade, it offers pleasure even today. Bravo!\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich fruit in this wine nearly envelops the tannins. Flavors of black plums, blackberries and blueberries meld with intense acidity to mask the power and concentration of the polished tannins. With this structure, will age for many, many years. Do not drink before 2026. ~98WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA generous, pure and lush ball of Cabernet, with wave after wave of unadulterated cassis and blackberry puree flavors rolling through\u003c\/strong\u003e. Features notes of roasted apple wood and sweet tobacco, offset by a long tug of sweet earth, but that's all background music to the impressive core of fruit, which steams along like a cruise ship with enough stores in reserve to go around the world twice without stopping. Best from 2025 through 2045. ~98WS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29596212494439,"sku":"Mouton16","price":798.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2016-chateau-mouton-rothschild-pauillac-1st-classified-growth-1.jpg?v=1605993002"},{"product_id":"2015-giuseppe-cortese-barbaresco-rabaja-docg-1-5l-magnum","title":"2015 Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabaja DOCG 1.5L Magnum","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Barbaresco's prestigious Rabajà vineyard, located in the Langhe hills just to the south of Cortese’s winery. Founded in 1971 and producing only 4,000 cases of wine per year, this is a quality minded producer with access to some of the finest estate and nearby grapes in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtending as far as the Trifolera hill, the Rabajà vineyard stretches over the crest of the hill which extends from Asili to Trifolera. Contrary to what it looks like from a distance, the Rabajà hill is not homogeneous and can be divided into two areas. The first, bordering on Asili, includes the well-positioned amphitheater that dominates the Martinenga, and is mostly exposed to south-west. The second area has a more linear appearance and is exposed to south, although there are some variations due to the hill’s undulating ground. In both cases, the wine’s style is fuller in body and firmer as compared with Asili and Martinenga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 22 months in Slavonian oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8986591245323645042dtr-data\"\u003eThis opens with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8986591245323645042dtr-data\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003earomas of ripe berry, crushed herb, scorched soil and dark culinary spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8986591245323645042dtr-data\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mirroring the nose, the firm full-bodied palate evokes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8986591245323645042dtr-data\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejuicy Marasca cherry, black raspberry, star anise and clove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8986591245323645042dtr-data\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Taut, tightly knit and noble tannins provide the framework. ~95WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8986591245323645042dtr-data\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWow. What a nose of pure blueberries, rose petals, lavender, crushed minerals, elderflower and so much vivid orange and candied citrus peel\u003c\/b\u003e. Full body, electric acidity, firm and \u003cb\u003ewonderfully polished tannins and a long, mineral finish. ~95JS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giuseppe Cortese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29782638821479,"sku":"GCBARB15M","price":129.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2015-giuseppe-cortese-barbaresco-rabaja-docg-1-5l-magnum-1.jpg?v=1606012051"},{"product_id":"2014-chapoutier-ermitage-blanc-loree","title":"2014 Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc L'Oree","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapoutier is undoubtedly one of premier producers of the Rhone and indeed, in the world. Year after year, this winery bottles some of the most remarkable and remarked upon wines anywhere. Bestowing 'wine of the vintage' upon a wine from this estate has become so commonplace, it is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine enthusiasts who know and love Rhone varietals must taste these wines if only to appreciate the reference points for the varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thickest, most unctuous, full-bodied and sexy white of the vintage is the 2014 Ermitage de l’Orée.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coming all from the sedimentary soils of the Les Murets and aged mostly in demi-muids (only 15% new), it offers a sensational perfume of caramelized peaches, campfire, honeysuckle and white flowers that literally come soaring from the glass. Possessing uncommon density, a stacked mid-palate, loads of sweet fruit and a blockbuster finish, this hedonistic effort can be drunk with incredibly pleasure today, or cellared for a decade or more. It will have three or more decades of overall longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eLooking at the 2014 whites from Michel Chapoutier, these are gorgeous wines that show the suppler, more elegant style of the vintage, yet still have thick, unctuous textures that keep you coming back to the glass. The level of concentration this estate is able to achieve, even in these more difficult vintages, is truly remarkable. The two blockbusters that readers shouldn't miss (and that are still affordable by mere mortals) are the 2014 Hermitage Chante-Alouette and the 2014 Saint Joseph les Granits Blanc. With respect to the reds, 2013 is a serious vintage at this estate, and at the top end, they’ve produced the wines of the vintage. I suspect the top releases will shut down relatively quickly so if you’re inclined to try one young, don’t wait too long. ~98+ WA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapoutier Ermitage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29799421837415,"sku":"CHERLOBL14","price":144.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/1312949x.jpg?v=1605935259"},{"product_id":"2004-gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-pieve-santa-restituta-rennina","title":"2004 Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1994, Gaja acquired its first property in Toscana, 40 acres from the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino. A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel ageing, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990's, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood deep red. Powerful yet elegant nose shows more berries and minerals and less oak than the Sugarille; this is downright Musigny-like. Then silky, suave and graceful on the palate, with compelling inner-mouth floral perfume and a wonderfully pliant texture. If anything, this wine is even more intense on the suavely tannic, extremely long finish than in the middle, as its underlying minerality gives it outstanding grip and finesse. This is made from a blend of sites while Sugarille is from a single vineyard, but it was this wine that spun my head around when I tasted the two bottles side by side. ~95VM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 4 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gaja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29799461716071,"sku":"GAJABRREN04","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2004-gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-pieve-santa-restituta-rennina-1.jpg?v=1605989126"},{"product_id":"2013-gaja-brunello-di-montalcino-pieve-santa-restituta-sugarille","title":"2013 Gaja Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta Sugarille","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1994, Gaja acquired its first property in Toscana, 40 acres from the Pieve Santa Restituta estate in Montalcino. A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel aging, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990s, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red-ruby. Delicate aromas of flinty red cherry and herbs complicated by hints of mocha and lifted by a bright violet topnote. Dense, rich, and concentrated but light on its feet, offering a very polished mouthfeel thanks to serious but noble tannins that nicely frame the refined, steely red fruit flavors. Finishes long and very elegant. Just like the 2013 Brunello Rennina, this also has 15% alcohol but is so well balanced that you can hardly tell (unlike with the Rennina). Knockout young Brunello from Gaja, one of the very best in memory. ~95+ VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single-vineyard 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille has a tighter core and a blacker heart compared to the Rennina. This wine is momentarily more difficult to penetrate and comprehend. It makes a more abrupt first impression but then relaxes and reveals more of its character only after it has spent extra time in your company. Then, it becomes suddenly exuberant and loud. This is a dynamic expression of Sangiovese with bold ripe fruit, spice and balsam notes to carry it forward during cellar aging. This vintage offers firmness and strength. 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A couple years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well integrated, tight grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel ageing, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990's, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 2000 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille is noticeably darker in color as well as fresher in its aromas and flavors. It exudes a deep palate packed with smoke, tar, underbrush, tobacco and vibrant dark fruit in a style that marries power with finesse. A few years of cellaring are suggested, after which this wine will drink beautifully to at least age 20. 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A couple of years later, he acquired 250 acres in Bolgheri. Three Brunelli are made in Montalcino and this wine is a blend selected from several of the estate vineyards. The Sangiovese Grosso shows plum, blackberry, and well-integrated, tight-grained oak tannins. The wine is enticing, but it will clearly benefit from decanting and will certainly age well over the next 10-20 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaja family landed in Piemonte from Spain in the 17th century. Following WWII, Giovanni Gaja acquired large vineyard holdings in the area. His son, Angelo, is considered one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Italy. After studying wine in Montpellier, he was one of the first to bring French techniques such as barrique barrel aging, malolactic fermentation, and modern technical innovations. Yet, he continued to implement extended macerations following fermentation. By raising the level and recognition of Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has been commended by every major wine publication in the world and acknowledged as an innovator. Since the early 1990s, Gaja has expanded his empire into Tuscany with significant vineyards in Montalcino and Bolgheri. Today, his two daughters Gaia and Rossana manage the extensive land holdings and global distribution of this important brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eAngelo Gaja and his daughter Gaia Gaja don't make Bolgheri Superiore wines, although this wine qualifies as such. The 2013 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda shows the pedigree of the vintage and the importance this top-shelf wine deserves. This is an exceptional blend of Merlot with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc that is challenging to taste next to the 2014 Magari, which is so radically different. Camarcanda reveals Gaja's signature touch with full and generous fruit layers that are backed by spice, leather, tobacco, and lovely succulence. The wine is integrated and smooth with long-lasting favors and beautiful tannin management. Despite its heft, the wine is elegant and silky through and through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eThis has been an important year in the wild world of Angelo Gaja. His most prized wines made in Barbaresco have now been returned to full appellation status (they are no longer IGT Langhe). His children, most notably Gaia Gaja, are taking on an increasingly public role to ensure a seamless generational transition. His wines, spanning from Piedmont in the far North of Italy to his two Tuscan estates, are showing consistent results and fully integrated production. This is especially true of his beloved Ca' Marcanda estate in Castagneto Carducci (Bolgheri), the apple of Angelo Gaja's eye. The 2013 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is an excellent edition of one of the best wines made on the Tuscan Coast. Also very interesting are the elegant and more subdued wines from the 2014 vintage. ~ 95pts, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Bordeaux-like, this red offers plum, cherry, coffee, green olive and spice aromas, and flavors. Taut and dense, with a long, fresh finish that exudes cedar, sandalwood, and green olive notes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. 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Super fan Robert Parker The most expensive wine in the US is available from Bighammerwines.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from current list member in pristine condition and in the original wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreathtaking aromas of blueberries, wet earth, black truffle, vine bark, and lavender undertones. Full-bodied, yet tight and compressed with fabulous savory and dark-fruit flavors. It lasts for minutes on the finish. The classicism in this wine is second to none. Incredible subtlety and a lovely austerity. Beauty in simplicity. Glorious to taste, yet a wine for decades ahead. 76% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, and 11% cabernet franc. 800 cases made. ~100 JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinuing along a similar theme, the 2013 Screaming Eagle is incredibly concentrated and powerful. Today, the 2013 tastes like a concoction of liquefied rocks, crème de cassis, blackberry jam and lavender. Deep, dense and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2013 captivates all the senses with its majestic complexity. With time in the glass, the 2013 gets better and better, to the point I would have liked to follow it over several hours and perhaps days, which was not practical. Screaming Eagle fans will not want to miss the 2013s, although these wines will not be ready to deliver maximum pleasure for a number of years. ~98+, VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 Screaming Eagle flagship wine is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc. As one might expect, the purity of the cassis, which is always a hallmark of this estate and wine, is well-displayed in this beauty. Dense purple in color, it offers up some floral notes intermixed with damp earth, blackcurrant jam, blackberry and hints of licorice and incense. This reminds me somewhat of the 2010 Screaming Eagle. Full-bodied, rich, but perfectly balanced, it’s another terrific example of this iconic estate. 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Super fan Robert Parker The most expensive wine in the US is available from Bighammerwines.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from current list member in pristine condition and in the original wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely perfumed with blackberries, currants and flower. Rose petals, too. Seductive. Medium to full body. It grows on the palate with an extremely long finish that goes on for minutes. The tannins are ultra-fine and polished. Purity and essence to this. Feminine yet wild and unpredictable. Available in March. Better in 2021.~99 JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Screaming Eagle looks like it is going to need a good few years at a minimum to really show its true colors. Although Screaming Eagle can be quite seductive in its youth, there is little of that in 2014. Virile and imposing, the 2014 possesses tremendous depth and equally formidable tannins. Graphite, gravel, smoke and herb notes give the 2014 its persistent, mineral\/savory-infused profile. Screaming Eagle is less affected by its recent bottling than Second Flight. Still, I would not plan on opening a bottle anytime soon. ~97, VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Screaming Eagle is an 880-case blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. The telltale sign of this iconic wine is its extraordinary purity of crème de cassis fruit, which is displayed abundantly in the 2014. It doesn’t quite have the structure and mass of the 2013, but this sexy, up-front, opaque ruby\/purple-colored wine is seamlessly constructed, full-bodied, and has a long finish with silky tannins. This seems to float across that palate with that great fruit purity that is a characteristic of Screaming Eagle. Drink it over the next 25+ years. ~97 WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Screaming Eagle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30179703980135,"sku":"SE14","price":2598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/eagle2_d1a7ab28-5e17-4d2a-85a1-2822a853b61c.jpg?v=1605951394"},{"product_id":"2015-screaming-eagle-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"2015 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper rare. Super allocated. Super fan Robert Parker The most expensive wine in the US is available from Bighammerwines.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from current list member in pristine condition and in the original wood box. OWC available with purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\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\u003eThis is a phenomenal wine on the nose with amazing aromas of mint and sage, highlighting the blackberry and slate character. Blackcurrants and wet earth. Medium to full body with incredible precision and beauty. It rolls off the palate with super fine tannins. Savory and juicy. The minerality and pureness draw you into it. A precise and sophisticated Screaming Eagle that brings you in. 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Even so, it will be years before the 2015 Screaming Eagle is ready to drink. ~98 VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the very deep purple-black colored 2015 Screaming Eagle leaps from the glass with notes of freshly crushed black currants, black cherries and blackberries with suggestions of cigar box, black raspberries, red currants, chocolates, pencil lead and cast-iron pan plus a touch of potpourri. 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Super fan Robert Parker The most expensive wine in the US is available from Bighammerwines.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from current list member in pristine condition and in the original wood box. OWC available with purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single MAGNUM 1.5 Liter bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\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\u003eThis is a phenomenal wine on the nose with amazing aromas of mint and sage, highlighting the blackberry and slate character. Blackcurrants and wet earth. Medium to full body with incredible precision and beauty. It rolls off the palate with super fine tannins. Savory and juicy. The minerality and pureness draw you into it. A precise and sophisticated Screaming Eagle that brings you in. So drinkable now but better in 2022. ~100 JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Screaming Eagle is fabulous. Rich and ample on the palate, with soaring aromatics from the Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Ripe red plum, pomegranate, mint, kirsch, lavender and sweet spice notes are beautifully delineated in the glass. In this tasting, the Cabernet-based Screaming Eagle is quite a bit more open and accessible than the Merlot-based The Flight. Even so, it will be years before the 2015 Screaming Eagle is ready to drink. ~98 VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the very deep purple-black colored 2015 Screaming Eagle leaps from the glass with notes of freshly crushed black currants, black cherries and blackberries with suggestions of cigar box, black raspberries, red currants, chocolates, pencil lead and cast-iron pan plus a touch of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied with a rock-solid backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, it features the most incredible black and red fruit layers and finishes with incredible vibrancy and depth.~100 WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Screaming Eagle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30180549656679,"sku":"SE15M","price":7890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2015-screaming-eagle-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-magnum-1-5l-1.jpg?v=1606013524"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-mouton-rothschild-pauillac-1st-classified-growth-1","title":"2016 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1st Classified Growth","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eThe 2016 Mouton Rothschild is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, with the Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot vinified together. It has a very deep purple-black color and slowly slides out of the glass with spicy notes of Sichuan pepper, cloves and cinnamon stick giving way to a core of perfumed black fruits and florals—blackcurrant cordial, candied violets, blackberry compote, rose hips and black plums—plus suggestions of espresso, damp soil, tar and beef drippings. Medium-bodied, the palate is very firmly structured and jam-packed with latent energy about to burst, offering superbly ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the intense floral and black fruit layers and finishing very long and very minerally. \u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, profound wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eMouton’s congenial managing director, Philippe Dhalluin, was unfortunately in Napa while I was in Bordeaux in October, so I was hosted by Eric Tourbier—Mouton’s technical director—and Clerc-Milon’s winemaker, Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy. While discussing the particularly abundant range of aroma\/flavor compounds I was perceiving in the 2016 reds, Danjoy commented, “When you have a wet spring, you tend to have more aromatic precursors. Also, it was a long maturation period. The vine made a lot of aromatic components. The gap between the Merlot and the Cabernet Sauvignon for ripening was very long. In fact, Cabernet was very late this year. We didn’t know if the Cabernet Sauvignon was going to make it! The big surprise for us was the Cabernet Franc—all of it was delicious. We used it all in the grand vin at Clerc Milon.” When we came to taste Le Petit Mouton and Mouton Rothschild, Eric Tourbier, smiling like the cat that got the cream, said simply, “It was a dry summer. We had very small berries and a good level of ripeness.” He then added, matter-of-factly, “I’ve been at Mouton for 30 years. I think this is my best vintage. The 2016 may be compared to the 1986?” Maybe, but while I’m a huge lover of the incredibly provocative and sometimes formidable 1986 (I had it again just a few weeks ago), I’m thinking this 2016 is going to give a lot more hedonic pleasure in its first 25 years in bottle than the 1986—just coming around now—certainly did. ~100WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Mouton Rothschild bowled me over when I tasted it from barrel. Philippe Dhalluin compares it to the 1986 in terms of intensity of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, although there is more maturity and refinement in the tannins apropos of the 2016. Bottled in July 2018, this has an intense bouquet with pixelated black fruit, crushed stone, hints of blue fruit and a touch of India ink. But it is the delineation and focus that take your breath away. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannin framing the pure black currant and \u003cem\u003ecassis\u003c\/em\u003e fruit. The acidity is pitch-perfect, and there is a gentle but insistent grip toward the extraordinarily long finish. \u003cstrong\u003eRacking my brains to think of another Mouton Rothschild that I have tasted over the last 20 years that was as good as this, I simply cannot come up with one.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100VM, Neal Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark ruby, purple color. Aromas of blackcurrants, black truffle, crushed stone, licorice and hints of tar. Full-bodied, deep and vertical on the palate, drawing you in and down. The structure is very tannic and powerful, yet the tannins are folded into the wine. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most powerful Moutons ever for me. Try after 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~100JS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong with the Château Lafite, the 2016 Château Mouton Rothschild is the wine of the vintage from the Médoc and is a truly profound, magical, blockbuster wine in every sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s based on 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, raised in new French oak. Boasting a saturated purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of thick black fruits, lead pencil shavings, new saddle leather, and burning embers, with just a hint of its oak upbringing, this beauty hits the palate with a mammoth amount of fruit and texture yet stays fresh, pure, and light on its feet, with a thrilling sense of minerality as well as building tannins on the finish. It’s one of the most profound young wines I’ve ever tasted, and while it will probably keep for three-quarters of a decade, it offers pleasure even today. Bravo! ~100 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich fruit in this wine nearly envelops the tannins. Flavors of black plums, blackberries and blueberries meld with intense acidity to mask the power and concentration of the polished tannins. With this structure, will age for many, many years. Do not drink before 2026. ~98WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA generous, pure and lush ball of Cabernet, with wave after wave of unadulterated cassis and blackberry puree flavors rolling through. Features notes of roasted apple wood and sweet tobacco, offset by a long tug of sweet earth, but that's all background music to the impressive core of fruit, which steams along like a cruise ship with enough stores in reserve to go around the world twice without stopping. 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Grapes are air-dried for four months on straw mats, and then fermented. The resulting juice is raisined and sweet, and the yields are tiny. For this reason, the wine is highly prized. Extended aging for up to three years or more allows the wine to integrate and develop secondary characteristics of oak, vanilla, fig, dried fruit, leather, and baking spices. \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone are fantastic cool weather wines with rich foods.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIntense garnet red color. The bouquet is intense and elegant with notes of ripe fruit and spices. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate, Colle Cristi offers notes of chocolate and truffles and lots of dried fruit aromas. Ideal with red meat, roasts, game and seasoned cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep red-ruby. Musky red fruits, cinnamon and bitter chocolate on the nose. Then supple and sweet, but with lovely lift and verve to the fine-grained floral flavors of red cherries and sweet spices. Brisk acids keep the finish of this medium-bodied wine firm and refreshing. Smells and tastes similar to Castellani’s Cinque Stelle Amarone. A blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara, the grapes are air-dried for four months and aged for three years in used large oak barrels and barriques. (15.5% alcohol) ~91VM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh and balanced red, with a well-spiced range of wild cherry and berry fruit and licorice and dried herb notes. A tang of minerality lingers on the chewy finish. 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Year after year, this winery bottles some of the most remarkable and remarked upon wines anywhere. Bestowing 'wine of the vintage' upon a wine from this estate has become so commonplace, it is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine enthusiasts who know and love Rhone varietals must taste these wines if only to appreciate the reference points for the varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003eSimilar in style to the hedonistically-styled Cuvee de l’Orée (especially when compared to the structured, mineral-laced l’Ermite), the 2014 Ermitage le Méal Blanc (aged in 10% new demi-muids) offers layers of celery seed, brioche, caramelized pineapple and citrus oil on the nose. Thick, rich, voluptuous and full bodied with a massive finish, drink this sensational white anytime over the coming two to three decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003eLooking at the 2014 whites from Michel Chapoutier, these are gorgeous wines that show the suppler, more elegant style of the vintage, yet still have thick, unctuous textures that keep you coming back to the glass. The level of concentration this estate is able to achieve, even in these more difficult vintages, is truly remarkable. The two blockbusters that readers shouldn't miss (and that are still affordable by mere mortals) are the 2014 Hermitage Chante-Alouette and the 2014 Saint Joseph les Granits Blanc. With respect to the reds, 2013 is a serious vintage at this estate, and at the top end, they’ve produced the wines of the vintage. 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See the glowing and consistent reviews from 91-93 pts below. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you love red blends (like Bordeaux) and you like to try new wines and travel the world of wine from your home, grab some of this wine before it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelipe started PS Garcia in 2006.  After working for larger wineries, he made his first independent wine as a declaration of what he considers true “Chilean” wine.  Inspired at first by old-vine Carignan from Maule, he since has started two of Chile’s most influential small producer movements today: MOVI (Movement of Independent Vintners) and VIGNO (Vignadores de Carignan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique red blend that shows the spirit and history of \u003cstrong\u003eItata – Chile’s oldest winemaking region. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine is an other-worldly blend of of 43% Syrah, 40% Carignan, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Mourvèdre and 3% Grenache. Think of it as a mini-Chateauneuf du Pape with a touch of Petit Verdot thrown in, because, it's Chile. \u003cstrong\u003eThe name Bravado means brave and we all need that these days!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInviting on the nose with notes of ripe red fruit, blackberry, blueberry, and a hint of spice. It hits the palate with incredible balance that lasts through its long finish. It has fruit at the core with an acidity from the Carignan that lifts the wine on the back palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Notes: Pair with cherry-braised short ribs, barbequed flank steak, or grilled portobella mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelipe Garcia makes this wine from two vineyards. One is young-vine syrah; the other is carignan, grenache, mourvedre and petit verdot grafted onto the \u003cstrong\u003e120-year-old roots of país vines\u003c\/strong\u003e. He ages it in old neutral-oak casks for 18 months, and there’s no indication of wood in the wine; there’s just fragrant and delicious fruit, along with chewy, savory tannins. It reminded one taster of a clearing in the forest, and the fruit does last with a cool, foresty tone. \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s a mood-changing wine, and if you’ve ever spent time in Chile, or in its much more highly populated corollary, the California coast, it’s sure to make you happy\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~93 Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I tasted an unbottled sample of the 2016 Bravado, a blend of 43% Syrah, 40% Carignan, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Mourvèdre and 3% Grenache. It has a \u003cstrong\u003efantastic and lively palate\u003c\/strong\u003e with very fine tannins and bright freshness.  I'm sure this is going to be a monumental bottle of Bravado that Geddy Lee would be proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia + Schwaderer changed its name to P.S. Garcia in 2018 to reflect the change in ownership, which is Felipe García (50%), Patricio Mendoza (40%) and his son, Sergio Mendoza (10%). They are focusing on Itata, Maule and Casablanca for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. There are also some new sparkling wines this year. ~91-93 WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eI am touting this as one of my greatest values of the year,\u003c\/strong\u003e despite it touching the $20 limit for that designation and suffering from low availability. 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From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from granitic soils (hence the name) in the birthplace of the Saint-Joseph appellation, this is hedonistic old vine Syrah with meditative notes. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrapes are 100% destemmed before a slow fermentation in small concrete vats. The wine sees a long fermentation period, lasting over a month, this helps polymerize tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe wine is aged between 16 and 18 months in 50% new oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is literally a rock star now, but will age from 30-50+ years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% Syrah. The wine is a very deep garnet. Nose exudes black fruit jam accompanied by smoked and mineral overtones.  Smoky and peppered flavors lead the charge followed by tight tannins and a long and clean finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Saint Joseph Les Granits comes from the Saint Joseph lieu-dit just south of Tournon and was destemmed and brought up in a mix of 25% new demi-muids and Burgundy barrels. Just screaming granite on the nose with its black raspberry, crushed rocks, white pepper, gunpowder, and exotic spices, this beauty hits the palate with full body, ripe, present tannins, beautiful acidity, and an undeniable minerality. Despite all its upfront fruit and texture, \u003cstrong\u003eit has rock solid structure and will age for two decades\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~95JD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrown on the east-facing portion of Tournon's lieu-dit Saint-Joseph, the 2016 Saint-Joseph Les Granits is an expressive and wild blend of espresso, black olive, crushed stone and grilled meat. \u003cstrong\u003eMedium to full-bodied, it's saline and savory, with a rich, silky-textured finish that lingers on the palate. Really impressive stuff\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~94RP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 bottles or more of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M. 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Bestowing 'wine of the vintage' upon a wine from this estate has become so commonplace, it is expected. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapoutier is a well respected name with roots dating back to the 19th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established by the Chapoutier family in 1855, this esteemed winery in the Rhône Valley has \u003cstrong\u003ebecome synonymous with quality and excellence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolydore Chapoutier, the pioneer of the family, laid the groundwork for success, paving the way for future generations to thrive. It was under the leadership of Michel Chapoutier, however, that the estate underwent a remarkable transformation, earning global recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in the charming town of Tain Hermitage, \u003cstrong\u003eChapoutier oversees an expansive network of vineyards across the Rhône Valley's most prestigious regions. \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the sunny slopes of Hermitage to the revered terroirs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côte-Rôtie, each vineyard imparts its unique character to the wines, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichel Chapoutier's innovative approach revolutionized Hermitage winemaking, championing meticulous vineyard practices and pioneering \u003cstrong\u003esustainable farming\u003c\/strong\u003e techniques. \u003cstrong\u003eThe result? A wine of exceptional depth, complexity, and character that continues to captivate enthusiasts and critics alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e 100% Syrah. In the glass, the wine showcases garnet red. The nose is enveloped by aromas of small black fruits, ink and black pepper. The palate boasts powerful tannins with hints of liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the deeper soils at the bottom of the Le Méal lieu-dit, the 2016 Ermitage Les Gréffieux was all destemmed and saw its normal 18 months in a mix of Burgundy barrels and demi-muids, with just 25% being new. This is a rich, powerful, black-fruited expression of this cuvée, offering up tons of blackcurrants, blackberries, smoked earth, chocolate, and spice. Inky colored, full-bodied, sensationally concentrated, and opulent on the palate,\u003cstrong\u003e it's a killer bottle of wine that can be drunk today or cellared for 25 years or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~98JD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChapoutier's 2016 Ermitage les Greffieux is a \u003cstrong\u003eperfumed, elegant expression of this historic terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. Violet and crushed stone notes perfectly complement the cedar and baking spices of new oak in framing ripe blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated yet silky in feel, it adds savory notes of black olive and licorice on the long, mouthwatering finish. ~97RP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or more bottles of this wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32174767636583,"sku":"MCLGH16","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2016M.ChapoutierErmitage_LesGreffieux.webp?v=1744640950"},{"product_id":"2016-m-chapoutier-chateauneuf-du-pape-croix-de-bois","title":"2016 M. 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Finally the wine is aged in tanks for 21 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is literally a rock star now, but will age from 30-50+ years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% Grenache. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine blasts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eintense red. The nose is dominated by black fruits and blackberry jam. On the palate, the wine is unctuous and smooth with warm tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Croix de Bois comes from a site on the eastern side of the appellation and, like its bigger brother, is 100% destemmed Grenache that saw 21 months in concrete tanks. Blueberries, crème de cassis, crushed rocks, licorice, and pepper notes all emerge from this deep, powerful, surprisingly structured example of this cuvée.\u003cstrong\u003e It has tons of fat and richness, but give bottles a few years.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~97JD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNot yet bottled, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois looks to be \u003cstrong\u003ethe star of Chapoutier's Southern Rhône collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cracked pepper, licorice and black raspberry notes sing loudly in this full-bodied, supple, creamy-textured beauty. 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The palate has plenty of punchy tannin and forthright, fresh, unwavering drive. Drink or hold. ~93JS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the largest production cuvée in the Hirsch portfolio. Pale to medium ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault has a delicately played nose with touches of cinnamon stick, dried leaves, perfumed earth and a mineral vein plus rose petal perfume, red berries and black fruit sparks. 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