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Alan Johnson-Hill used to be a financier before settling at Château Méaume, north of Pomerol. Since then he has gained a justifiable reputation for quality winemaking with this rich, plummy claret and its soft Merlot fruit.
Category: Wine £7.99
"The 1996 Chateau Margaux, which was bottled in September, 1998, is undoubtedly one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In many respects, it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux, as well as the paradigm for this estate, combining measured power, extraordinary elegance, and admirable complexity. I tasted the wine on three separate occasions in January, and in...
Category: Wine £650.00
A rich, round, easy-drinking claret selected from the best barrels in the Cave Coopérative in St-Emilion, Bordeaux's most historic wine region. Soft yet structured tannins result in a wine that is accessible.
Category: Wine £8.99
"The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. Anticipated...
Category: Wine £560.00
This is a classic, full-bodied Pichon-Lalande proffering a profound bouquet of cedar, blackcurrants, spicy oak and minerals. The palate is rich and exceptionally well-balanced. Drinking well and will continue to mature.
Category: Wine £175.00
Beautiful garnet-red robe with aromas of cassis fruits coupled with subtle vanilla tones. 'Château de Pitray, the appellation's Premier Estate, produces a deliciously smooth, round and generous wine that delivers immediate gratification.' Robert Parker.
Category: Wine £8.99
"A spectacular Latour, the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966, only riper... An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050."...
Category: Wine £725.00
"One of the superb wines of the vintage, the 1983 Palmer continues to display... an intense perfume of jammy black fruits, smoked meats, flowers, cedar, and Asian spices. Super-concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied, this huge, unctuously textured wine is approaching its plateau of maturity. Because of the high Merlot content it can easily be drunk now, yet promises to last for another...
Category: Wine £300.00
The second wine of this famous St-Julien property provides an earlier drinking version of the grand vin and so real value for money. With a classic 'left bank' nose of smoky blackberry fruit and pencil lead the palate is rich and rounded with assertive tannins, ample fruit and well integrated oak.
Category: Wine £19.99
"Markedly deep colour plus some evolution at the rim. Light scent that is very classically left bank (say my blind tasting notes). Light and dancing in a Lafite sort of way. Elegant, very well balanced. Refreshingly crisp. Pure and zesty. Full of life. An admirable example." Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com
Category: Wine £350.00