Chateau Angludet Margaux 2018
Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe 2017
The quality of Château Margaux 2017 comes close to its illustrious predecessors without pretending to rival the generosity of 2015 or the elegance of 2016. Nonetheless, it has a rightful place in the estate’s lineage of great vintages: it is profound, complex, intense and long. In some respects, it even surpasses our hopes following September’s rainfall and demonstrates yet again to what extent great terroirs are capable of transmitting all their best qualities into the wine. The initial tastings in the winemaking process offered a moment of astonishment. The Merlot batches are remarkable: the aromas are fruity and soft, a roundness on the palate and rich volume made it possible to include them in a proportion of 8% for the first wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon is always the heart and the framework for Château Margaux, accounting for 89% of the blend. Upon tasting, the tannins were perfectly ripe, which reassured us that our decision to wait a few more days before harvesting was the right choice. The wines’ structure remains a rare combination of power and refinement. Cabernet Franc (2%) and Petit Verdot (1%) round out the blend for this wine. Château Margaux represents 37% of the harvest.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2011
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2011 has a palate that is well balanced with cedar and a slight peat-like note infusing the black fruit.
Bouchard Aine & Fils Fixin La Maziere 2020
Eric Boigelot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2020
Family estate created in 1914. The vineyards are distributed between the villages of Meursault, Volnay, Monthelie and Pommard. The total surface area is 8.00 hectares. Traditional vinification, maturing in oak barrels. 100% Pinot Noir The Eric Boigelot Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 2020 is a remarkable expression of the Volnay appellation, particularly highlighting the 1er Cru Santenots vineyard. Volnay, known for its elegant and aromatic red wines made from Pinot Noir, is situated in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The 1er Cru Santenots vineyard, within this appellation, is known for producing wines with a unique combination of depth and finesse. The 2020 vintage from Eric Boigelot exemplifies these characteristics, showcasing a wine that balances complexity and sophistication. This vintage is particularly noted for its structured palate, aromatic intensity, and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine enthusiast's collection.
Zuccardi Aluvional Los Chacayes Malbec 2018
Chateau La Gorce Medoc 2019
Château La Gorce is an organically farmed Left Bank Bordeaux estate, classified as a Cru Bourgeois. The château is located in the Médoc appellation, the furthest north appellation in Bordeaux, a few miles north of St. Estèphe. Sandwiched between the Gironde river and the Atlantic ocean, with gravel, clay and limestone soils, Médoc wines are concentrated and savoury.
The Cru Bourgeois classification is a well-respected, long-standing classification for Left Bank Bordeaux wines, usually made from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cru Bourgeois châteaux are typically considered one qualitative step below their Grand Cru Classé neighbors, but are well known for their exceptional value, frequently producing very affordable wines that can nonetheless easily improve for 15-20 years. The Cru Bourgeois classification is made every five years, and is based on a blind tasting by a professional panel as well as other criteria, ensuring quality.
La Gorce is a delicious, satisfying Bordeaux, rich yet dry, ripe but savory. It will appeal to lovers of classic Bordeaux and other French red wines.
PradoRey Origen Ribera del Duero 2020
PradoRey Origen Ribera del Duero 2020 Spain, Ribera del Duero Alc 13.5% by vol Bottle Size: 750ml
Orin Swift Abstract 2022
Orin Swift Abstract 2022 has aromas of muddled blue and blackberries with a frame of dark chocolate brownie and seasoned leather. On the palate the wine has notes of ripe plum, boysenberry. Grippy, chewy tannins, the wine closes with pleasing sarsaparilla and blackcurrant.
Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso 2020
Cantine Bertani has been making wines in the Veneto region of Italy for more than 150 years. They have consistently strived to combine tradition and research to create wines of uncompromising quality with a distinct identity. As part of the ripasso technique, the wine is 'passed over' dried grapes to contribute depth and character. Ripasso styles, such as this one, can therefore offer the best of both worlds: notes of ripe red cherry and underbrush (that you often find with Valpolicella), alongside those of spice and chocolate (often found with Amarone). This wine is full-bodied with velvety tannins, aged in barrels and cement vats before spending three further months in bottle prior to release. This rich Ripasso would complement a variety of Italian dishes, from grilled and roasted meats to risotto with porcini mushrooms.
