{"title":"Best Value","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover wines that overdeliver for their price. Our Best Value collection features bottles carefully selected for their outstanding quality, critic ratings, and drinking pleasure, offering exceptional value across every price range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-pape-clement-pessac-leognan-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 2019 Château Pape Clément is a full-bodied, powerful wine with a rich bouquet of cherries, blackcurrants, and plum liqueur, alongside smoky, licorice, and oak notes. It is deep and concentrated, showcasing ripe yet lively fruit, with a solid structure of tannins and a long, expansive finish. This wine has great aging potential and, with its combination of concentration and fine balance, represents the high quality of Pape Clément’s terroir. Its subtlety and refinement make it a wine that will evolve beautifully over the coming years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 5, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed-stone and berry aromas with some blackberry and black-tea character. Just a touch of smokiness. Sweet fruit, too. This is so refined, subtle, and beautiful for Pape with full body, ultra-fine tannins and a succulent finish. The center-palate is dense and complete. Goes on for minutes. So subtle and refined, focused and classy. Try after 2026.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 30, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing the strong performance of Pape Clement over recent vintages. Violet edging around the glass, and a supple tannic hold that both constricts and expands the fruit through the palate, giving a sense of momentum. There is a firm tannic grip, given drama by notes of black pepper and bitter chocolate, and a slate textured finish to slow things down and hold the flavour. Malolactic fermentation in barrels (60%) new, and ageing in both barrels (90%) and larger oak casks. Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc are planted in the vineyard, but not yet in the 1st wine. Certified bee-friendly. Tasted twice, two weeks apart, excellent both times.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 7, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2049\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Pape Clement has turned out well in bottle, delivering a rich bouquet of cherries, blackcurrants, plum liqueur and blackberries mingled with notions of burning embers, licorice and a nicely integrated framing of new oak. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it'sa layered, fleshy wine, with a deep core of ripe but lively fruit, plenty of powdery tannin and a long, expansive, discreetly heady finish. This is a powerful, dramatic Pessac with a transatlantic accent and will drink well with only a few years' bottle age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Feb 1, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted blind. Very deep crimson. Solid and ripe. But with the acidity not integrated. A bit of a puzzle with a hollow middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-pape-clement.fr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their smoky and spicy bouquet, the red wines are of an admirable quality and a very characteristic softness. The wine is both concentrated, fine and harmonious, with an aromatic palette as wide as it is precise. The depth and length in the mouth are exceptional. Quality of the terroir, sustained efforts and dynamism have borne fruit bringing Pape Clément to a level very close to that of the premiers crus.” - Figaro Vin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966586896448,"sku":"RDFR20191364","price":175.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Chateau-Pape-Clement-Pessac-Leognan-Grand-Cru.jpg?v=1706148322"},{"product_id":"chateau-langoa-barton-st-julien-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Langoa Barton St-Julien 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA classic Saint-Julien showing depth, poise, and traditional structure. The 2019 Langoa Barton reveals aromas of cassis, plum, and cedar with hints of cigar box and loamy earth. The palate is powerful yet refined, with fine, powdery tannins and lively acidity giving excellent balance and ageability. Concentrated and elegant, this is a vintage built for the cellar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 6, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of blackberry, currant and floral aromas. Some mint as well, following through to a full-bodied palate with layers of ultra-fine tannins and wonderful length. This is sophisticated and beautifully crafted with style and personality, displaying its terroir. Extremely well done. Drink after 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 7, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2029-2065\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless classic for patient readers with cold cellars, the 2019 Langoa Barton is performing beautifully in bottle, unwinding in the glass with a rich bouquet of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, pencil shavings and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, deep and elegantly muscular, its concentrated core of fruit is framed by lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully firm finish. Forget it for a decade and reap the rewards for the following four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 5, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite strongly perfumed on the nose here, full, heady, more pronounced than some of the others with a richness and intensity to the nose. High toned straight away, a combination of quite ripe acidity, almost brusque on the palate with a creaminess to the tannins. Doesn't feel totally harmonious right now but there is great density of fruit, good acidity, brightness and soft tannins with a liquorice kick at the end, cooling and fresh. Lots going on here, just needs to come together.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 7% Cabernet Franc 67% Cabernet Sauvignon 26% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 18, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Purplish crimson. Not much nose initially, but it came out in the glass. Low-key and austere. Where’s the fruit? Underripe. Bone dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966586961984,"sku":"RDFR20190942","price":108.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-langoa-barton-st-julien-2019-750ml.jpg?v=1759747393"},{"product_id":"chateau-beau-sejour-becot-st-emilion-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau Beau Sejour Becot St-Emilion 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is a stunning wine, noted for its deep purple-black color and vibrant aromas of preserved plums, chocolate-covered cherries, wild blueberries, and raspberry preserves, along with hints of rose oil and licorice. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, with intense red and black fruit flavors balanced by fine tannins and bold freshness. The finish is long and perfumed, showing remarkable elegance. This wine, which blends 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, will continue to evolve beautifully, with peak drinking expected from 2027 to 2055.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96-97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 7, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a fantastic finish with crushed blackberries and raspberries and salt undertones. it'sfull-bodied, yet really racy and polished with such fine, intense tannins. Love the length to this. Very distinguished and toned. Excellent energy. 85% merlot, 13% cabernet franc and 2% cabernet sauvignon.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaying a deep purple-black color, the 2020 Beau-Sejour Becot prances out of the glass with showy scents of preserved plums, chocolate-covered cherries, wild blueberries and raspberry preserves, plus suggestions of rose oil, ground cloves and licorice. The elegantly crafted, medium-bodied palate shimmers with energy, offering a fantastic intensity of crunchy red and black fruits, supported by fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and perfumed. Simply stunning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 1, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2028-2044\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety rich deep blue fruits, this is powerful and measured, fruit-forward and yet subtle, layered blueberry and raspberry with smoked almonds and mocha on the finish. Sleek and finessed fruit flavours, a sense of forward motion from beginning to end and a burst of freshly-grated minerality on the finish. Extremely good quality. This is the second to last vintage in the new cellar, before building a new cellar for 2023 vintage. They have done a lot of work in the vineyards studying the terroir to understand how smaller sectors and zones within each plot reacts, and this work of studying the plots will help to inform the new cellar. Harvest September 8th to September 29th. 3.5ph. A yield of 42hl\/ha. 16 months ageing in 65% new oak barrel, 35% in vats, amphoras and 20hl oak tanks. Thomas Duclos consultant.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 13% Cabernet Franc 2% Cabernet Sauvignon 85% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966595350592,"sku":"RDFR20202764","price":145.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-beau-sejour-becot-st-emilion-750ml.jpg?v=1755604301"},{"product_id":"bibi-graetz-testamatta-sangiovese-2019-750ml","title":"Bibi Graetz Testamatta Sangiovese 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bold yet elegant expression of 100% Sangiovese, the 2019 Testamatta is a stunning example of Bibi Graetz’s visionary approach to winemaking. Sourced from old vines across top Tuscan sites—including Lamole, Montefili, and Vincigliata—this vintage offers intense aromas of black cherries, plums, dried flowers, and sandalwood. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with plush, velvety tannins and a ripe core, balanced by freshness and mineral lift from white Alberese soils. Fermented with native yeasts in open-top barrels and aged for 22 months, this wine is both powerful and refined. Complex, structured, and built to age—enjoy from 2025 to 2042.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 13, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery attractive combination of dried fruit and spices with black cherries and plums. Aromas of flowers and sandalwood, too. Full-bodied and very refined, yet intense, with plush, velvety tannins that are wonderfully integrated and intertwined with the fruit. Ripe center palate. Tight at the end, suggesting the need for some serious bottle age. Very structured. Try after 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 24, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2042\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure expression of Sangiovese, the Bibi Graetz 2019 Testamatta is a wine in constant evolution. Bibi has added 17 more hectares of vineyard to the program, with 12 hectares in Fiesole (north of Florence) and 5 hectares in San Donato in Colle (south of Florence) with 70-year-old vines. The base of the wine sees fruit from old vines planted in the 1950s in the cool-climate Lamole subzone of Chianti Classico. These new terroirs bring a lot more aromatic nuance and complexity to the wine with perfumed blue flower, candied orange peel, wet earth and plumy black fruit. White Alberese soils add a strong chalky mineral signature to the finish of this elegantly streamlined and linear Tuscan red. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibigraetz.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 'Crazy-head' \"Testamatta crazy-head in Italian - is the best word to describe Bibi Graetz: a positive, creative and passionate person. Testamatta wine expresses the purity, minerality and transparency of Sangiovese from old vines on the top of the hills characterized by soils rich of stones. A Supertuscan made with 100% Sangiovese, result of the combination of tradition and creativity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes \u003cbr\u003eSangiovese 100% The elegance of Sangiovese variety is always the main character of Testamatta wine. This vintage shows how Sangiovese can be fresh, fruity on one hand, elegant, long and persistent on the other. 2018 is rich of blackberries and blueberries, earthy hints, light mineral undertone. It has a pronounced intensity accompanied by silky and important tannins that give to the wine a long aftertaste. This Testamatta is persistent and rich of finesse, one of the greatest I have ever made. Bibi Graetz Vintage 2018: the growing season Balance and harmony are the best words to describe 2018 vintage in Tuscany. The seasons were mild and stable, this led to a full vegetative development with light advance and to a superb vintage in terms of quality of the berries. The summer had been great characterized by excellent sun exposure during day and refreshing nights. We started the harvest at the end of September and concluded it during the mid of October. Vinification and Ageing Testamatta grapes are selected and sourced from the best 5 vineyards of the winery: Vincigliata, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena. Each vineyard, divided in parcels, is harvested up to 8 times, making sure all the grapes are picked at the perfect ripening point. The 5 old-age vineyards, (up to 80 yrs old) are located in different areas of Tuscany: Lamole \u0026amp; Montefili in the heart of Chianti Classico at 600 and 400 meters altitude, Vincigliata nearby Firenze at 280 meters altitude, Londa at north of Firenze, towards the Rufina valley and Siena in the south of Tuscany at 250 meters altitude. The hand-picked grapes, selected in the vineyards firstly and later for the second time at the winery, are destemmed and then soft pressed. The fermentations are conducted by natural and indigenous yeasts, in open top barriques (225L) without any temperature control and 'bleedings' neither, with 6 manual punch-down per day. After 7-10 days of maceration, the different parcels are moved into old barriques for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincigliata, Olmo, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena vineyards\u003cbr\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e35-50 years old vines\u003cbr\u003eMedium mixture soil rich of galestro and clay\u003cbr\u003eGoblet and Guyot\u003cbr\u003eNatural fermentation in open top barrels\u003cbr\u003e6-8 manual punch-down per day\u003cbr\u003e20 months of aging\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966639554624,"sku":"RDIT20193676","price":178.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/bibi-graetz-testamatta-sangiovese-2019-750ml.jpg?v=1755248527"},{"product_id":"baronesa-p-by-baron-rothschild-2019-750ml","title":"Baronesa P. by Baron Rothschild 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaronesa P 2019 is a powerful, full-bodied red that showcases the richness of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Carmenère, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. It features intense aromas of blackberries, black olives, spices, and hints of graphite, all woven together with the complexity of barrel aging. The palate is concentrated with flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and a touch of ristretto, balanced by fine tannins. The wine finishes with long-lasting notes of licorice, cedar, and toasted almonds, suggesting excellent aging potential of 10-15 years. Ideal to try from 2023 onward.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003eJS 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 26, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-bodied, polished red with aromas of ripe blue and black fruit, chocolate, walnut and cedar. Slate, too. Firm, velvety tannins and a plush texture. So creamy and seamless with a steady tannin support. Layered and deep. Great length. Mostly cabernet sauvignon with some carmenere, petit verdot, cabernet franc and syrah. Try this from 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003eWE 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 31, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of ripe dark fruit are rich and join cigar box and mint on the nose. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is savory, featuring bell pepper, mint and plum followed by pronounced oaky flavors that lead to an enjoyable smoky finish. Serve it with steak. — Jesica Vargas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWine Spectator \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003eWS 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlends richness and refinement, with a note of peppery chrysanthemum up front joining mineral and olive details, which fold into a rich and concentrated core of black cherry and plum. Features five-spice accents on the finish around fine tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Carmenère, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2030. 2,487 cases made, 600 cases imported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscudo-rojo.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is deep, intense ruby-red with purple highlights.\u003cbr\u003eThe nose, intense and powerful, reveailing black fruit aromas dominated by blackberries, and black olives, mingling with fresh spices and delicate balsamic, graphite and reoast hazelnut nuances due to barrel ageing.\u003cbr\u003ePalate starts out powerful and complex, becoming wonderfully concentrated and full-bodied, underpinned by a tight-knit, fine tannic structure. very well-balanced mid-palate with natural freshness, revealing a complex array of flavours elegantly combining notes of blackurant, blackberry and Ente plum with spices and pepper, enhanced by a touch of ristretto. The finish is concentrated and well-balanced, with long-lasting black fruit aromas, followed by retro nasal notes of liquorice, cedar and toasted almonds.\u003cbr\u003eThe powerful, refined finish goes on and on, suggesting excellent ageing potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: From March 27 to May 13\u003cbr\u003eGrape variety: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot 6% Carmenere 5% Syrah 5% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: 15 months in French oak, 60% new and 40% previously used for one vintage\u003cbr\u003eAgeing potential: 10 to 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966646206528,"sku":"RDFR20195683","price":118.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/baronesa-p-baron-philippe-rothschild-750ml.jpg?v=1755855860"},{"product_id":"chateau-coutet-barsac-aoc-2019-375ml","title":"Chateau Coutet Barsac AOC 2019 375ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"356\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Château Coutet (Barsac) is a vibrant, electrifying sweet wine that perfectly balances richness and freshness. Made from 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle, it bursts with layers of candied citrus, pineapple upside-down cake, ginger, apricot, orange marmalade, and honeyed brioche, alongside exotic spice and floral tones. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe palate is lusciously textured, showing unctuous caramel smoothness, yet energized by racy acidity and mineral tension, creating a long, complex finish. A standout vintage shaped by hot, dry conditions and precise harvest timing, it’s already compelling but will age gracefully through 2055. A modern expression of Coutet’s exotic elegance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95-97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 9, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale lemon-gold colored 2019 Coutet is a thrill ride from the get-go, exploding from the glass with fantastically intense scents of tangerine peel, lime blossoms and lemon marmalade over a core of pineapple upside-down cake, candied ginger, ripe apricots and clover honey plus suggestions of chanterelles and musk perfume. The palate is equally electric and exhilarating, prancing around the palate with a whole myriad of candied citrus, stone fruit and citrus flavors, charged by a racy backbone of acidity, finishing beautifully textured and with an epically long firework display of minerals. Apart from all that, it is pretty darn delicious. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 5, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous nose full of exotic spices, candied fruit, orange, apricot and honeyed brioche. Lovely unctuous texture here, it's fat but smooth - like thick smooth fruity caramel, quite defined and straight but with a roundness and generosity with pineapple, mango, violet even giving an appealing florality, and these lovely almost bitter orange edges. It's still a bit young but with great vibrancy right now, acidity which gives energy and life all the way through. Lifted and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 1, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflower honey, dried pineapple, candied lemon, with an exotic ginger and cumin spice here and marmalade on the nose. Waxy and luscious balanced by fresh acidity. Spicy, unctuous but also delicate. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 30, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Deep gold. Both tangy and very sweet and rich indeed. A bit blustering rather than subtle. Almost sickly! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echateaucoutet.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the great tradition of the Sauternes and Barsac appellations, the Château Coutet vineyard is planted with Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Coutet, a Classified First Growth, is a flagship of the Barsac appellation. After a few years in the bottle, it develops spice and tropical and candied fruit notes, in delicate harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEATHER CONDITIONS \u003cbr\u003eA wet spring: after a month of March close to normal, April and May were marked by significant rainfall. This allowed a good development of the vine and the start of the flowering in good conditions at the beginning of June. Dry and hot summer: the beginning of summer is marked by an early heat wave, with record-breaking temperatures. \u003cbr\u003eA month-long drought followed, ending with a salvaging thunderstorm that produced 81mm of rainfall on 26 and 27July. The sunny month of August, interspersed with light rains, ripened the fruit to perfection, a dry and hot September goldened the grapes, however, delayed a bit the botrytisation process. The fogs eventually arrived allowing the harvest to start on 3 October with a small cleaning pass. These climatic conditions have generated a harvest whose quality is indisputably present. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST \u003cbr\u003eThe first picking pass took place on 3 and 4 October. For two and a half days, a team of 40 pickers allowed us to pick three and a half barrels of a lot of remarkable quality with a potential alcohol of 22%. After a rapid evolution of the Botrytis cinerea mushroom, thanks to very ripe grapes as well as an ideal climatology, the second pass started on 9 October. This pass allowed us to pick 90% of our grapes over the course of 11 consecutive days. The resulting lots represent the best from Coutet with alcohol potentials between 21.5% and 24.7%. Finally, after a break of one day, we finished the harvest with a third pass that provided a very interesting lot for its freshness and its aromatic qualities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST DATES 3 October to 23 October 2019 \u003cbr\u003ePASSES 3 manuel successive passes 1 cleaning pass \u003cbr\u003eNUMBER OF DAYS OF HARVEST 19 \u003cbr\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES Semillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2% \u003cbr\u003eFERMENTATION in barrel (50% new) \u003cbr\u003eAGEING 18 months in French oak barrels 100% French oak \u003cbr\u003eESTATE BOTTLED to be bottle June 2021 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eThe tasting of the 2019 vintage brings out Coutet's signature nose, marked by notes of pear, ginger and exotic fruits. 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Blended from 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, it’s balanced and will continue to age beautifully over the next couple of decades. Despite early challenges in the vintage, its exceptional terroir shines through.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 30, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2049\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch more bramble aromas, still quite expressive, a little bit vegetal on the nose still, more direct and straight. Lovely hit of bright red and black fruits on the palate, fills the mouth with a soft juicines, this has more of a velvet texture - the tannins and juice integrated and balanced to give a good mouthfeel. Not massively complex but it's elegant and charming, very linear and direct from start to finish. There's a nice presence here, nice purity, a nice harmony here. Nice lift at the end too, bright and cheery. Totally charming with a backing of soft exotic spicing - black pepper, liquorice, clove and dusting of milk chocolate with the blackcurrant and black cherry. Menthol ending. Really lovely and surprising. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Harvest 20 September-3 October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 14, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red with currant and blueberry aromas and flavors and some citrus and vanilla. Medium body and creamy, integrated tannins. Shows finesse and depth for the vintage. One of the best from the appellation. Serious for the vintage. 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Medium-bodied, the palate has a quiet intensity with loads of subtle layers and a well-poised frame of soft, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 8, 1); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17++\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 5, 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDrink: 2026-2040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby colour. Blue fruit, crème de cassis and baking spices with a hint of fig on the nose, this is inky and rich. Plush and chewy on the palate, there are layers of charred wood, incense, blueberry and bramble fruit together. This is a powerful and ripe but structured wine. The smoky oak is evident for now but it should integrate nicely over the next few years. Full bodied for the vintage, with a long and toasty finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eLeoville-poyferre.fr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Château Léoville Poyferré is an emblematic estate in the Saint-Julien appellation. The vineyard extends over 80 hectares of magnificent deep gravel terroirs along the Gironde estuary. The wines are sensual, vibrant and precise, and their ageing potential is matched only by their charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017 The blessing of a great terroir\u003cbr\u003eAs the devastating effects of frosts have a serious impact on the viticultural landscape of Bordeaux, Saint-Julien can give praise thanks to Saint Vincent, patron Saint of the vineyard workers, blessed by his protection from the worst of the exceptional frosts and safeguarded for the duration of the vintage.\u003cbr\u003e2017, not too dissimilar to its companions of misfortune in sevens, started off on the wrong foot. A very dry winter and late severe spring frosts were then turned around with a warm pleasant summer.\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful weather coupled with our unique terroir really raised the bar for our 2017 vintage. The result is a wine that is dense, marked with an exquisite aromatic expression, all wrapped in a vintage with surprising cellaring potential. 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The palate is concentrated, with a lively mid-palate and well-structured tannins, leading to an exceptionally long finish. Produced in a warm vintage, the wine is creamy, velvety, and decadent, showcasing high ripeness and oaky notes. 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Keeps going. Unfolds on the finish. 70% carmenere, 18% merlot, 8% cabernet sauvignon and 4% petit verdot. Drink or hold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019 Clos Apalta was produced with a blend of 70% Carmenere, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, extremely high in Carmenere and low in Cabernet Sauvignon in a ripe and warm year. It fermented with indigenous yeasts for four to five weeks, with manual punch-down of the cap, 67% in 7,500-liter French oak vats and 33% in new French oak barrels followed by malolactic in new French oak barrels. The ?levage was 24 months in 90% new barrels and 10% second use. It's powerful, big and ripe, with 15% alcohol and a pH of 3.57. It's creamy and juicy, with very high ripeness and a notable absence of herbal notes; it's oaky, smoky and decadent, coming through as luxurious, round, lush and velvety. It's full-bodied and has abundant, small and powdery tannins. 103,944 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2021.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eClosapalta.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR\u003cbr\u003eIntense dark purple red with violet blue edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOSE\u003cbr\u003eExpressive nose of ripe fruit plums and dry figs, opening towards subtle spices and elegant aromas of clover and sweet spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated in the beginning opening towards a lively mid palate, with a well constructed tannic frame and a\u003cbr\u003every long lasting palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Report\u003cbr\u003eAppellation\u003cbr\u003eApalta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLEND\u003cbr\u003e70% Carmenère, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST\u003cbr\u003eMarch 14th to May 13th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGROWING CONDITIONS\u003cbr\u003eThe winter 2018 was dry and cold in Apalta, with accumulated rainfall 40% below the previous season July marked the lowest temperatures of the season, with he average winter minimums temperatures slightly exceeding the historical record. Spring was mild and wet, with rains over 56% the historical average. With this conditions, the vineyard started to grow early and fast, showing good vigor. The summer was hotter compared to our historical records, with the second half of January and the beginning of February, not only a heat wave but also very high levels of sunlight. There was also no rain recorded until the end of the harvest.It is important to highlight the high levels of insolation that affected the Apalta vineyard together with the lack of rains, made it key to manage both irrigation and canopy management that would protect the grapes from the intense sun, avoid sunburn and other issues in the vineyard. The first months of autumn maintained the dry conditions and at the same time, we found a normal average temperature but with lower minima. 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Bold and brooding, it delivers layers of plum, blackberry, fennel seed, and balsamic-glazed meats, all wrapped in velvety tannins and deep earthiness. With a 96-point nod from James Suckling and a legacy of old vines, this vintage is rich, structured, and built to cellar—one of Australia’s benchmark Shiraz wines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Mar 28, 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite expressive and exotic, with red plums, blackberries and iodine, as well as dried herbs and nori, quite fragrant spices and currants. The palate has a sleek, dense and long feel, with impressive fruit intensity, delivered in such contained and impressively composed style. This has such length and intensity with a silky texture. Old vines underpin the style here. Drink over the next decade or more. Screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarenberg.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooding and alluring, plum, blackberry, liquorice and spice entwine with a raft of dark, earthy notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet’s get serious. Selected parcels of premium fruit from across over a century of d’Arenberg’s top vineyards are artfully blended to create this stunning Shiraz. More savoury than previous Dead Arms, the 2018 begins with dark fruits, damson plum, and lovely fennel seed twists. Rich balsamic glazed beets, roasted meats and jus give layers of complexity unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Superb balance. 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The barrel ferments are aged on lees, there is no racking until final blending and no fining or filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the name\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Arm is a vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata that randomly affects vineyards all over the world. Often affected vines are severely pruned or replanted. One half, or an 'arm' of the vine slowly becomes reduced to dead wood. 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Barrel fermentation and a high proportion of reserve wines add depth and complexity, layering orchard fruits, citrus zest, white peach, and hints of strawberry with notes of brioche, toast, almond, and subtle spice. Medium- to full-bodied and vinous, it balances freshness with richness, finishing long, smooth, and gently tangy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eJul 18, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy texture is so enticing on the palate, because it intentionally has slightly less bubbles, with light strawberry and brioche and a hint of tangerine. Medium body with a pretty core of fruit and a fine, velvety finish. Base wine all fermented in barrel. 30% reserve wine and the base is 2020. 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. Drink now.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 4, 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsprit Nature is the perfect entry-level Champagne for lovers of vinous and dense Champagne. 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Vinified in seasoned oak barrels (three to six years old, previously used for MV and Argonne) and disgorged in February 2024 with a dosage of five grams per liter, it opens with aromas of yellow apple, lemon zest and white peach, mingling with toasted bread undertones and a hint of wormwood. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, vinous and taut, boasting tangy acidity, a pillowy mousse and a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 18, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2021-2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePretty smart nose. And just the right balance on the sprightly palate. 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A blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, it showcases the elegance, depth, and aging potential that define classic Rioja at its finest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 18, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery impressive complexity and width on the nose, showing lots of savoriness with mushrooms, sandalwood, cedar, sweet spices, dried oranges and tobacco. Really even and juicy on the palate with fine and very present tannins. Juicy, creamy finish lasting a minute. Really elegant and layered. It goes on and on. A real Rioja Gran Reserva and I recommend buying a case! The first vintage that La Rioja Alta labelled ‘Seleccion Especial’. So appealing now, but this will evolve well in the next 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 29, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tasted again the 2015 Gran Reserva 904 Selección Especial, a blend of 90% Tempranillo from their vineyards in Villalba, Briñas and Rodezno, with 10% Graciano from the Montecillo Vineyard in Fuenmayor that was picked 23 days later than the Tempranillo that I had already tasted in mid-2022 before the wine was released. Time in bottle has done it some good, polishing the strong tannins that are the signature from 2015, though they are still not fully resolved, and a few more years in bottle will do it good. It's tasty, very classical, balanced and fresh. Impressive for such a powerful year. It was bottled in March 2020 after it matured in used American oak barrels for four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gran Reserva 904 carries the mention \"Selección Especial\" in the 2015 vintages for the first time in its 120 years of history. It follows the 2011 vintage and was released in April 2023. They now have 587 hectares of vineyard that allow them to produce 100% of the grapes they use for their 1.5 million bottles. This is one of the most traditional addresses in Rioja. and they release the wines quite late and have the equivalent of eight years in stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiojalta.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe good weather throughout the cycle favoured an excellent vegetative and sanitary condition of our grapes. All components were balanced, especially in the fruit from vineyards located at high elevation, in cooler areas and with moderate vigour. Towards the end of the ripening stage, we had days with significant temperature variations, sunny mornings and very cold nights, so maturation was very well-balanced in this final period. The resulting wines stand out for their fresh, Atlantic character, elegant acidity, fruit intensity and balanced, silky tannins. 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Flavors of potpourri with spiced cherry skin somersault with red and purple flower essences before finishing with hints of pink peppercorn over the elegant and elongated finish. Just under 5,000 bottles were produced after the wine spent 11 months in 25% new oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(154, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTA 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: South Africa 2023 Special\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm very happy with 12% alcohol,\" says Samantha O'Keefe of the small quantities of this late-picked Syrah from Greyton's distinctly cool climate. 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The tannins are firm and finely textured, needing a few more years to resolve, but the balance is precise. This vintage leans slightly richer than usual for Marengo, yet retains linearity and polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 24, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Barolo shows medium-dark concentration with a bouquet that includes interesting notes of dried flower, bramble, crushed stone, pomegranate and redcurrant. I notice that this vintage from the Marengo family, with their modern boutique winery just outside the town of La Morra, is a richer, bigger wine in 2019. It will require a few more years of bottle age for sure. The fruit used is a blend from the four vineyard sites farmed by this family in La Morra. Production is 10,000 bottles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarco Marengo and his family have recently added to their holdings in the famed Valmaggiore vineyard, with steep flanks and sandy soils, in the Roero winemaking district.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 28, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of fresh cherries and cranberries with crushed herb, citrus peel and dry earth undertones. Medium-bodied with polished and fine-grained tannins with dusty texture. Linear finish. Delicate and attractive. Drink after 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 22, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2037\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery pale garnet. This could almost be a decongestant, it's so powerfully aromatic. Broad and with really powerful fruit and tannins underneath. Great structure. Still quite a bit of tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974494109760,"sku":"RDIT20193736","price":89.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/M-Marengo-Barolo_ce5a4e07-8f6b-4587-abf0-491e4914b1b1.jpg?v=1706768263"},{"product_id":"noon-winery-reserve-shiraz-2018-750ml","title":"Noon Winery Reserve Shiraz 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2018 Noon Reserve Shiraz is a rich, full-bodied wine packed with dark berries, herbs, and a bit of spice. It’s smooth yet structured with firm tannins and a long finish. Great to drink now or cellar for a few years if you’re into bold Aussie Shiraz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 26, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, my favorite of the Noon wines is the 2018 Reserve Shiraz. Marked by aromas of mint, sage, bay leaf, cassis and blackberry, this is a full-bodied, rich wine that manages to combine size and intensity with impressive suppleness and length. And while it's undeniably sexy and immediately appealing from a purely hedonistic standpoint, there's enough going on to inspire repeated sampling, with cool herbal notes and peppery notes of salted licorice providing complex counterpoints to the ripe berry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are few wineries in Australia that can boast a similar record of year-to-year consistency. Proprietor Drew Noon, MW, continues to make a terrific McLaren Vale Grenache-based blend (Eclipse), while sourcing fruit from Langhorne Creek for the Reserve Cabernet and Reserve Shiraz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eThe wine is deep in color, with aromas of beef stock, soy sauce and molasses. The palate is full bodied but round, with firm tannins providing a lovely balance and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoonwinery.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Reserve Shiraz have been sourced from the best block or blocks from the Borrett family vineyards in Langhorne Creek since the first Reserve Shiraz was produced in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Noon Reserve Shiraz is a full bodied, generously flavoured wine. If you usually prefer white wines or more elegant, light-medium bodied reds then this may not be the wine for you. It may be drunk young but will certainly reward cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that there was no 2008, 2011 or 2023 Reserve Shiraz produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier bottlings of this wine; 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989 and 1987 (when my father David was the winemaker) were labelled simply as Noon’s Traditional Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 Reserve Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eProduced from Shiraz grown on the 20 Rows block in Langhorne Creek by the Borrett family. We hand harvested the smaller crop in perfect condition on Tuesday 13 March 2018. The Reserve Shiraz is dense and full bodied. There is detail and nuance to the deep set flavours. The texture is round and the balance is excellent, with firm tannins providing definition and length to the finish. This is a lovely wine to drink now or cellar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974503186496,"sku":"RDAU20185671","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Noon-Winery-Reserve-Shiraz.jpg?v=1706769248"},{"product_id":"pol-roger-champagne-brut-reserve-nv-750ml","title":"Pol Roger Champagne Brut Reserve NV 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePol Roger’s Brut Reserve NV is a classy, well-balanced Champagne that delivers a lovely mix of fresh fruit and rich, biscuity notes. You’ll find aromas of pear, apple peel, citrus blossom, and a touch of honeyed biscuits, all wrapped in creamy, fine bubbles. On the palate, it’s smooth and fleshy with lively acidity, making it perfect for sipping now or pairing with a full meal. The blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay from top crus ensures both structure and elegance—definitely a versatile crowd-pleaser for any occasion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 6, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly biscuity on the nose, with steamed rice, fresh pear and citrus blossom complexity. Creamy mousse dissolves into red apple peel, lemon and stone fruits, with a depth of honeyed biscuits. The Reserve NV from Pol Roger is a blend of base wines from at least three vintages. With 6 months of post-disgorgement ageing, the wine is ready to enjoy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2021-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current release of Pol Roger's NV Brut Reserve is quite dramatic, bursting with aromas of mandarin oil, honeycomb, elderflower, fresh bread and musky peach. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's generous and textural, with a rich core of fruit, lively acids and a pillowy mousse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 3, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Amalfi lemons, pear skins, apples, rhubarb and hints of anise on the nose. Excellent depth and flavor concentration here, with a medium body and creamy bubbles. Fruit and spice deliciously integrated. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Dec 24, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2012-2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep golden straw. Very mature, toasty nose verging on lightly oxidised. Very much \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003egoût anglais.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I suspect Michael Broadbent MW would love it. Still nice mousse. But still going very strong the night after I first tasted it. Masses of pleasure, albeit not bone-dry pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolroger.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cuvee \u003cbr\u003eAll the know-how of our firm is revealed in its ability to reproduce each year a blend which is consistent in style and in quality. Elegant and refined, the cuvee Brut R?serve is the champagne of all occasions. The Brut R?serve is a blend in equal parts of the three champenois grape varieties: pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay from 30 different crus. 25% reserve wines are used to produce this cuvee: \u003cbr\u003eThe Pinot Noir (bringing structure, body and power) is mainly produced from some of the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. \u003cbr\u003eThe Pinot Meunier (ensuring freshness, roundness and fruitiness) is issued from several crus from the Vallee de la Marne and from the Epernay area. \u003cbr\u003eThe Chardonnay (adding its aromatic complexity, finesse, elegance and lightness) comes from Epernay and some of the best crus of the Cote des Blancs. \u003cbr\u003eAfter four years ageing in our cellars, its style combines complexity, balance and distinction \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Maturation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce harvested, the grapes are immediately and delicately pressed. The must undergoes a first debourbage (settling) at the press house and a second in our winery, a froid (at 6C) over a 24 hour period. The alcoholic fermentation takes place at a low temperature (18C) in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with each variety and the production of each village kept separate until final blending. All our wines go through a malolactic fermentation. After tasting, blending and bottling, the secondary fermentation (prise de mousse) and maturing take place in the cool atmosphere of our cellars located 33 metres below street level. Each bottle is given a traditional remuage (hand riddling) before disgorging and dosage, and the wines rest for a minimum of three months before being released. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting notes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePol Roger Brut Reserve diplays a beautiful golden straw coloured hue, as well as abundant and fine bubbles. With a powerful and attractive nose, it first delivers aromas of fruit (pear, mango ...) and then releases light flavours of honeysuckle and white jasmine, lingering on vanilla and brioche notes. Behind a frank and dynamic attack, the wine encompasses a nice harmony and a pleasant freshness, whilst preserving some structure. On the palate, flavours of cooked fruit (quince jelly, apricot jam) happily mingle with fragrances of beeswax and acacia honey. The long-lasting aromas, composed of both fruity (candied orange peel, tangerine...) and spicy notes (cardamom, anis) is outstanding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood pairings \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe structure and vinosity, elegance and freshness, captured in this Brut Reserve offer an optimum balance between power and finesse, making it a remarkable wine to be served as an aperitif, or to accompany a whole meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974534250560,"sku":"CHFR00NV0169","price":98.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/pol-roger-brut-reserve-nv-750ml.jpg?v=1776238157"},{"product_id":"tenuta-sette-ponti-oreno-igt-2019-750ml","title":"Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno IGT 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2019 Oreno from Tenuta Sette Ponti is a powerhouse Tuscan red celebrating 20 years of this iconic wine. It’s a rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot bursting with dark berries, spice, and a hint of leather. Full-bodied and polished, it offers silky yet firm tannins and a long, intense finish. This vintage is bold and concentrated, built to age beautifully—best enjoyed from 2025 onwards. Perfect for fans of structured, expressive Italian reds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Jul 3, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWow. Fantastic aromas of blackberries, currants, minerals, violets and graphite. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins that are incredibly polished and intense, yet ever so refined and integrated in the wine. It goes on for minutes. The is one of the best modern-day Orenos so far. Best in 2025 and onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 30, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuta Sette Ponti 2019 Oreno celebrates the wine's 20th anniversary (1999-2019) with a special label and a heavy glass bottle. This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is beautifully ripe and generous with impeccable fruit throughout. Its primary intensity is delivered with energy and character, showcasing broad brush aromas of black fruit, exotic spice, cured tobacco and new leather. The tannins are quite strong in this edition and do make for a brief moment of astringency on the close. This is a thickly extracted blended Tuscan red, and it makes sense that its fiber and structure is also more compact and concentrated in 2019. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark ruby red colour tinged with decisive violet tones, expresses on the nose incredible sensations o ullness and complexity with a note of ripe berries that give sensations of chocolate and nuances of balsam. Oreno is a captivating wine, rich in structure but decisively dynamic, enhanced by the nuances of new oak and an interminable finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenutasetteponti.it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOreno was first created in 1999 by Dr. Antonio Moretti Cuseri, an avid winelover, who, during his frequent travels, was impressed by the elegance and finesse of Bordeaux grapes, so much so, that he decided to plant the varieties at his own estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis label was born in 1999 with the idea of creating an elegant Bordeaux blend with a Tuscan touch. Relying on renowned nurseryman Gilbert Bouvet, they graft adult vineyards with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, which are well adapted to the Tuscan terrain. The name comes from a stream, Oreno, that runs through the estate, right in the area richest in clay where precisely our Merlot plants grow. While in the soils with a greater presence of pebbles, which ensure perfect drainage and perform a self-regulating function of temperature and humidity, Cabernet Sauvignon finds its natural place. Perfectly complementing the blend is Petit Verdot, traditionally used as a carrier of spicy notes and flavor intensity. Oreno conquers with its extreme intensity and olfactory complexity rich in fruity notes of ripe small red fruits and berry jam, fused with balsamic notes of eucalyptus, chocolate, cocoa and spices. The mouthfeel is enveloping, warm and soft, the elegant tannins and long, unforgettable persistence enhanced by a delicious savoriness. The body, finesse and harmony make it a wine of extraordinary potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974593790016,"sku":"RDIT20193471","price":163.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/tenuta-sette-ponti-oreno-IGT-2019-750ml.jpg?v=1776406789"},{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-2020-750ml","title":"Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seductive and richly scented second wine from Margaux, the 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. Aromas of violets, rose petals, and dark berries lead to a medium-to-full-bodied palate with plush, powdery tannins, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, and subtle balsamic notes. Smooth and approachable already, it balances richness and refinement, showing clear ageing potential through 2031–2045. Elegant, textural, and versatile, this wine reflects both the precision of Palmer’s terroir and the innovation behind the Alter Ego line.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 2, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2039\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevilishly charming on the nose, deep and seductive, expressive and richly scented. Juicy and succulent but with a richness in terms of texture and depth. Seductive, defined and refined with a chalky, grip to the tannins. Feels rich and charming at the same time with blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, pomegranate and a touch of balsamic with an undercurrent of crushed stones and liquorice. A lovely second wine with clear ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of violets and rose petals mingled with notions of sweet dark berries and baking chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, it's vibrant and perfumed, with a bright core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, expansive finish. It's a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas Duroux continues to produce singularly textural, powerful wines at this historic Margaux property, where he has introduced a new focus on parcel-by-parcel viticulture and vinification, as well as pioneering biodynamic methods, over the better part of the last two decades. Today, cover crops are the order of the day, much of the vineyard isn't hedged, and fruit trees are being planted in the rows as part of an agroforestry initiative. The core of Palmer derives from the plateau around the château, where soils consist of a millefeuille of sandy gravel, clay-rich gravel, sandy gravel again and then a meter of pure clay. It's old-vine Merlot, planted on these soils, that lends Palmer its richness and flesh. There are other parcels dotted around the appellation, of course, including a large block of coarser gravel surrounded by trees, not far from Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 12, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2031\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackish crimson. Very smooth already with sweet, approachable fruit. Maybe not that persistent but already gorgeous. Hardly any tannin in evidence – just a little hint on the finish. A scrumptious current drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eANY WORK OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS. Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage, driven by the idea of producing another facet to the estate. Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de tanin of its predecessor. Throughout its creation, Alter Ego is led by the same high standards that govern the composition of Château Palmer's great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2020 -  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: Merlot 46% Cabernet sauvignon 50% Petit verdot 4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was as though time stood still over the course of this very special year, forcing us to focus on the essentials, tending our vines and listening to our environment. In the wake of an extraordinary 2018 and a 2019 rooted in pure elegance, 2020 concludes an absolutely exceptional trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of February, the onset of budding almost two weeks ahead of schedule heralded the launch of a very early vintage. March brought heavy rainfall, followed by an equally damp spring with mild temperatures – conditions all too suited to the spread of mildew. Throughout April and May, the vineyard required exceptional care and attention to keep us on course for a healthy harvest. In mid-May, a return to dry weather set the stage for an ideal flowering period. In June, the summer weather arrived and settled in to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy late July, the berries had begun to change color under the bright and constant sun. Although the heatwaves of August subjected the vines to a good deal of water stress, intense thunderstorms brought welcome respite. The Merlot grapes gorged themselves and Cabernets retained their small size, while the subsequent return of dry weather drove the tannic concentration. Harvest began on September 15, with the Merlot picked in the cool of dawn and the Cabernet gathered as the rain beat down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vat room, the fermentations proceeded smoothly and the assemblage was carried out over two sessions in mid-November, mostly during the run-off phase. Underpinned by the year’s favorable climate, the 2020 vintage is on par with 2018 in terms of structure, boasting sunny Merlots, refined and powerful Cabernets, and a terroir of exceptional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981004914752,"sku":"RDFR20202809","price":185.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1755688904"},{"product_id":"caiarossa-toscana-2006-750ml","title":"Caiarossa Toscana 2006 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaiarossa 2006 is a full-bodied Tuscan red from the Maremma region, showcasing a complex blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, and Alicante (Mourvèdre). The wine displays aromas of berries, flowers, and minerals with spice undertones. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated, with well-integrated dark fruit, lightly chewy tannins, and a balanced structure, reflecting the estate’s biodynamic practices and the unique terroir of Podere Serra all’Olio. Best enjoyed now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 7, 2013\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bouquet of berries, flowers and minerals, taking on some spice. Fascinating blend. Full-bodied, with plenty of pretty fruit and lightly chewy tannins. Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Mourvedre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 31, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2019-2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate used more Sangiovese in this blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Alicante because there was more of it at harvest time, and they liked the results of those higher blending percentages anyway. The 2007 was more evolved compared to the 2006 Caiarossa, which comes out much more balanced. There is good dark fruit with dark cherry. Now is the time to open this bottle if you have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring my sunset visit to the beautiful Caiarossa estate in Riparbella on the Tuscan Coast, we had an opportunity to open a few older vintages. You will find those reviews here along with notes on the current releases from this biodynamic estate. In 2004, Caiarossa was purchased by the Dutch entrepreneur Eric Albada Jelgersma (who sadly passed away in June 2018). He was also owner of third-growth Bordeaux estate Château Giscours and fifth-growth Château du Tertre in Margaux. He is survived by three children who oversee the estate today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 2, 2015\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2011-2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst vintage of Dominque Génot, who runs the estate. ‘Since then I changed my path a little.’ Less international? ‘Yes.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical internationally moulded dark fruit and oak with notes of tobacco. It is a pretty whole but the oak is quite evident. Looks like there was a push for almost overripeness, but still holds up well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(121, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose of this wine offers a whirl of aromas ranging from hints of caramel to small red forest fruit and notes of spice, rich balsamic and deep minerals. The mouth confirms the lightness and elegance found on the nose and the tannins are alive and compact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.caiarossa.com\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe purest expression of our vineyards, Caiarossa shows all the complexity and the nobility of our land. The seven varieties in the blend weave together a perfect tapestry of the estate's terroir. A true expression of the luxury of nature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVARIETIES: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Alicante. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD: Podere Serra all'Olio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST: By hand, for about 6 weeks from the end of August until the beginning of October. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSELECTION OF GRAPES: A first time in the vineyard and then in the cellar on the sorting table before and after destemming. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION: Maceration on the skins between 20 and 30 days, with first a few days of cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation for each different varieties in concrete and wooden tanks from 10 to 80 hectoliters (only indigenous yeast). \u003cbr\u003eTwo pumping-over a day for about 9 to 12 days, then once a day until the end of the maceration period. 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Critics highlight its bright acidity, smooth tannins, and precise fruit expression, making it approachable now but built for long-term aging through 2048 and beyond. The blend consists of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, and 5.5% Petit Verdot, crafted with passion and respect for its terroir to uphold the “House Signature” style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 8, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2041\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Branaire-Ducru has realized all the potential it showed en primeur. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums, menthol, violets and baking chocolate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and suave, with a velvety attack that segues into a deep, fleshy palate. This is especially impressive in the context of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(151, 7, 0);\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 5, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plum, chocolate and orange-peel aromas and flavors are all so attractive, and the tannins are creamy and bright with a medium velvety texture and a fine finish. Nice acidity at the end. A blend of 66% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 6.5% cabernet franc and 5.5% petit verdot. 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Vibrant and expressive, it bursts with layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark chocolate, wrapped in silky tannins and a long, refined finish. Praised by critics for its balance, freshness, and depth, this wine captures the essence of Pauillac sophistication. A superb cellaring choice that will continue to evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 14, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2030-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch a vibrant pink\/purple rim to this, loud, full, bright, shining, rich and confident. Tannic and firm, full bodied with supple tannins that have spiced edges full of clove, aniseed and liquorice lacing the blackcurrant fruit. It's youthful still - the benefits of the magnum - with lots of tension but feels so well worked with structure and depth. I love the restraint on show, it's clearly powerful yet there is supreme elegance. Stylish, full of life and of further potential. Don't drink this yet, hold on to it for at least another 5-10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 17, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a really driven d’Armailhac showing blackcurrants and fruit tea with hints of bark on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, very firm and structured with a long and powerful finish. Direct and linear. Try after 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2021-2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 D'Armailhac opens with gregarious crème de cassis, blackberry pie and mulberries scents with hints of chocolate box, roses and charcoal with a waft of dried sage. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and earthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 23, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. First bottle: Spicy purple fruit on the nose. Quite pure and bone dry. With well-managed tannins. Uncompromising but pure in its intent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Second bottle had much more fruit in the middle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A dense and deep red with a violet tint, the wine has a still slightly reserved nose which opens with airing on hints of cassis, blackberry and fresh red fruit mingled with touches of cedarwood. The attack is nicely rounded, with well-integrated tannins that fill out on a mid-palate full of fruit. The flavours linger pleasingly in a full and expressive finish that gives the wine a fine overall balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-darmailhac.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: From 27 September to 14 October\u003cbr\u003eVarietal mix: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 28%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Petit Verdot 2% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting notes \u003cbr\u003eThe wine is dark and deep with purple tints. The intense and complex nose exhales perfectly ripe fruit aromas followed with airing by succulent roast coffee and blackberry notes. From a full and dense attack, the mid-palate reveals elegant and well-rounded tannins which underpin liquorice flavours with hints of refined and elegant oak. The long and flavourful finish lingers on red fruit flavours and chocolate notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimatic conditions\u003cbr\u003eIn 2016, there were two main trends in the weather as we experienced it in Pauillac:\u003cbr\u003e- A very wet winter and spring: more than half of the annual rainfall came in the first four months of the year, including a record 240 mm in January;\u003cbr\u003e- An extremely dry summer and autumn without any significant rainfall, resulting in a water deficit at the end of the year.\u003cbr\u003eAs a consequence of the summer drought, the grapes were numerous but remained rather small, making for density and concentration.\u003cbr\u003eHigh temperatures in August and September allowed for slow ripening and excellent maturity, so that the harvest started with the Merlot on 26 September and continued in perfect conditions until 14 October.\u003cbr\u003eIn the vat house, each grape variety and each plot were, as usual, vinified separately in order to let their intrinsic character shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981255393344,"sku":"RDFR20160383","price":149.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-d-armailhac-pauillac-newer-750ml.jpg?v=1760087455"},{"product_id":"chateau-ormes-de-pez-st-estephe-2020-case-of-6-750ml","title":"Chateau Ormes de Pez St-Estephe 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Château Ormes de Pez is a rich and structured wine, with a blend of 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. It offers a complex nose of bitter chocolate, blackberries, dried mint, and tobacco leaves. On the palate, it is firm and linear with tight tannins and tangy acidity, showing a crisp and clean finish. Critics have praised its complexity, with James Suckling awarding it 92 points, noting its sharpness and potential to improve by 2025. The Wine Advocate gave it 91 points, highlighting its fleshy texture and generous fruit core, while Decanter and Jancis Robinson both praised its minerality and balance. This wine is expected to age well, with optimal drinking from 2025 onwards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 14, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBitter chocolate, blackberries, dried mint and tobacco leaves on the nose. Firm and linear, with a medium body and tight tannins. Tangy acidity. Sharp and clear cut. 54% merlot, the highest percentage ever, the rest cabernet sauvignon with a touch of petit verdot. Better in 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 06, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of sweet cherries, berries and spices framed by creamy new oak, introduce the 2020 Ormes de Pez, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's polished and seamless, with a generous core of fruit and an extroverted, charming profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 1, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2025-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen pepper, liquorice, pencil lead, black fruits, cedar, toast and caramel. Really quite high acidity on the palate, striking and makes the biggest impact with juicy, almost sweet red fruits giving a wide, open and generous beginning. Lots of minerality - a crushed stone texture and grip that marks the palate. Subtle detail and lightly framed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.17%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 4% Cabernet Franc 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 54% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 15, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2030-2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTasted blind. Deep crimson. Delicately fragrant with dark-red fruits then oak spice overlay. Big, chewy tannins but with all the fruit you could want to keep it in balance. Big yet balanced, the tannins nicely done to balance both power and finesse. I was more enthusiastic than some of the other tasters on the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOrmesdepez.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Ormes de Pez belongs to the Médoc landscape since the 18th century. Located West of Saint-Estèphe and bordering the hamlet of Pez, the estate owes its name to a magnificent grove of elm trees, which no longer exists today. Château Ormes de Pez is the second property – after Château Lynch-Bages – acquired by the Cazes family in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith distinctive harmonious spicy character, Château Ormes de Pez is true to its terroir. Wine lovers appreciate its opulence, elegance and well-rounded structure. Its powerful, rich and excellent tannic backbone allows graceful ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 Blending: \u003cbr\u003e38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 54% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Ormes de Pez 2020 displays deep garnet-purple color with notes of plum preserves and dark berries, plus hints of graphite. Nice chewiness to the texture and lovely freshness, finishing on a lingering fragrant-earth note. (May 2021).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981622427712,"sku":"RDFR20201313","price":85.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Chateau-Ormes-De-Pez_9856a759-41cd-4581-91c2-76722f1bddf9.jpg?v=1707204454"},{"product_id":"chateau-rauzan-segla-margaux-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau Rauzan Segla Margaux 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA benchmark vintage for Rauzan-Ségla, the 2020 Margaux is an exquisitely balanced, perfumed, and polished wine. Layers of blackberry, plum, violets, and crushed stone unfold with remarkable clarity and charm. The palate is elegant and crystalline, delivering juicy red and black fruits, floral lift, and a hint of minerality. Silky, fine-grained tannins support its depth and aging potential. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, it’s seductive now, yet will continue to evolve beautifully through 2065.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 06, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2030-2065\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Rauzan-Ségla is showing brilliantly in bottle. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis and minty blackberries mingled with violets and licorice, it's medium to full-bodied, suave and seamless, with a deep core of vibrant fruit, beautifully refined tannins and a harmonious, integrated profile that exudes elegance. A wine of immense character and refinement, it's the best vintage from this estate in recent times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 03, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2028-2058\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuicy and lively fragrance on the nose – so perfumed and alluring. Delicate and pure on the palate, crystalline yet with such intensity. A rush of creamy tangy strawberries, herbal-edged raspberries and plum fruit lined with salty minerality gives the nuance and detail. It’s lightly framed with well integrated tannins that are fine and firm, tense just giving some tightness on the mid-palate, a sense of compactness, but then it opens again towards the finish. Cool and ethereal, this exudes charm and confidence. Extremely well made and totally seductive. I love the juiciness and sense of joyfulness, but it’s also beguiling as it deepens and grows in layers of chalk, slate, bramble fruits, perfume and florality. Another excellent wine from Rauzan with delicacy, detall and drinkability. Stunning.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot 3% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 14, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very polished red with blackberry, black olive, walnut, and crushed stone aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with polished, velvety tannins that go on for minutes. Surprisingly open and so attractive. Wonderful length to this. Needs four to five years to open. Best after 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 8, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich fruit and exotic notes of spice and tropical fruits. Very expansive with the fruit almost covering the very considerable tannins. Rich and broad, with real excitement on the palate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eChateaurauzansegla.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eThe slow-moving time here bewitches the senses, patiently creating its harmony. Rauzan-Ségla's wines mature in this exquisitely gentle setting, as smooth and subtle as they are complex. A delicate combination of precision and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981714997312,"sku":"RDFR20201587","price":199.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-rauzan-segla-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1754995145"},{"product_id":"chateau-talbot-st-julien-2017-750ml","title":"Chateau Talbot St-Julien 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 2017 Château Talbot might not be from a blockbuster vintage, but it’s got a quiet confidence that makes it super appealing. With a blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows off a mix of red and black fruits—think currants and plums—with hints of cedar, herbs, and just a whisper of chocolate. It’s medium-bodied, nicely structured, and the tannins are present but smooth, making it easy to enjoy after a bit of bottle age. Not the biggest wine in the cellar, but it’s clean, elegant, and definitely one to have on hand when you want something refined without being too serious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 10, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressive depth of fruit and structure to this 2017 with currant, plum and light chocolate character, medium to full body and round, lightly chewy tannins. Flavorful and long. Dialed-in quality here. Drink after 2022. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 16, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2033\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Talbot is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with aromas of cedar, black cherries, mulberries and warm blackcurrants with touches of earth, tree bark and herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, firm, grainy and muscular with an earthy finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 21, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDelicate red fruits, showing lovely precision and balance, and soft but unmistakable concentration of menthol and crushed earth notes on the finish. No need to wait too long, there are plenty of tannins here but they are not overpowering the fruit even at this early stage. Slight pyrazine notes stop the fruit from fully expanding, but this is an enjoyable wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3);\"\u003eJR 16+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Mar 29, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFresh and fragrant but only just beginning to open. Accent on the fruit with both red- and dark-fruit notes. Light but fine tannic frame. Attractive in a clean, precise, elegant way. Ripe but lacks the substance of a great year so more for medium-term ageing. A touch short on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChateau-talbot.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIt’s true, Talbot is a champion of longevity, which doesn’t prevent it from being amiable and round even in its earliest youth, always marked by silky, smooth, very civilized tannins. Talbot is outgoing by nature, never inward-looking. It’s a racy wine, with complex notes of Havana and licorice, deliciously classic without the slightest hint of austerity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOwner: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFamily Bignon-Cordier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSaint-Julien, 4th Classified Growth in 1855\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArea of vines: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e102,5 ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerroir: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMedoc’s gravelly soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting density: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e7 700 plants\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge of vines: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e49 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePruning: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMedoc double guyot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarming: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTraditional plowing 4 ways\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvests: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eManual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorting:; Successive (manual and optical\/floating sorting)\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIn oak vats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e68 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 26 % Merlot, 6 % Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDegree: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e13,5 % vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYield: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e49 hl\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvests: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFrom September 18th to October 4th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e15 months in oak barrels (50% new)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottling: From May 9th to 17th 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981765263424,"sku":"RDFR20171670","price":142.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Chateau-Talbot_b30176b2-4f4e-45eb-a9c6-6c95b6ee11da.jpg?v=1707206920"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-napanook-2017-750ml","title":"Dominus Estate Napanook 2017 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2017 Napanook, a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, offers vibrant aromas of black cherries, blackberry compote, and crushed black currants, complemented by dark chocolate, licorice, and warm spices. Full-bodied with firm tannins and seamless freshness, it has a lingering perfumed finish. With time, it reveals the estate's mineral signature. Despite a challenging growing season, only 1,400 cases were made. Best enjoyed after a few years of aging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 14, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is so drinkable now. Savory and yummy. Lots of blackberries, blueberries and currants. Full-to medium-bodied, tight and silky with beautiful freshness and finesse. So long and caressing, yet tightly grained tannins give it tension. Lovely drinkability. Available April 2020. Drink or hold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 31, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date: 2020-2032\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was about 40% of a normal crop this year due to strict selection. Grapes were harvested from September 21 to October 3 and the wine was bottled in May 2019. The 2017 Napanook is made up of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot and was aged in 20% new French oak barrels. Deep purple-black in color, it springs from the glass with vivacious notions of warm black cherries, blackberry compote and crushed black currants with touches of dark chocolate, licorice, fertile loam, underbrush, camphor and cinnamon stick plus a waft of lilacs. Full-bodied with a firm level of grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the bold, spicy black fruit layers, it finishes on a lingering perfumed note. With further time, it begins to reveal the mineral signature of the estate, delivering a glimpse at the gravitas to come with 5-7 years in the cellar. 1,400 cases were made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It dark crimson in color, with a fragrant, rich nose full of blackberries and dark forest fruits. The aroma slowly reveals subtle notes of smoky sandalwood, chocolate, and sweet almonds. The entry on the palate is round, but firm; precise and enveloping. Well-balanced tannins open throughout the evolution, and linger on the finish with cherries, cedar and cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominusestate.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTE \u003cbr\u003eNapanook 2017 offers rosehip, orange zest, warm spice and pomegranate with deep earth notes, silex and a gripping finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE SUMMARY \u003cbr\u003eA very wet winter and spring, seasonal rainfall was twice the historical average. With soil water reserves full and warm temperatures in May and June, vines grew quickly and luxuriantly. Several significant heat waves were recorded in June, July, August, and September with a record-breaking 112 F on September 1st. Ripening was fast and homogenous. The severe heat wave before harvest induced significant crop loss. To maintain quality, fruit selection was critical and resulted in our smallest vintage since 1996 (our very first vintage). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 89%, Cabernet Franc: 9 %, Petit Verdot: 2% \u003cbr\u003eHarvest Start: September 21 \u003cbr\u003eHarvest End: October 3 (before the fires October 8) \u003cbr\u003eBottling Date: May 2019 \u003cbr\u003ePercent New Barrels: 20% \u003cbr\u003eCases Produced: 1400 \u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 2020 \u003cbr\u003eBudbreak: March 31 \u003cbr\u003eBloom: May 18 \u003cbr\u003eVeraison: July 30\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39982374256704,"sku":"RDUS20174142","price":148.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/dominus-estate-napanook-2017-750ml.jpg?v=1760125459"},{"product_id":"epu-by-almaviva-2020-750ml","title":"Epu by Almaviva 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 EPU from Almaviva is a vibrant and refined second wine from the iconic Puente Alto terroir in Chile. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Carmenère, 5% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, it offers rich flavors of blackberries, cassis, and a touch of oak. Full-bodied yet balanced, with fine tannins and a smooth texture, it's an excellent introduction to the world of Almaviva. Ready to enjoy now, but will age beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 30, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current release of their second wine is the 2020 Epu. It's selected from the same terroir and vineyard in Puente Alto, one of the most reputed places for Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile, but from the younger vines (five- to 20-year-old vines) and harvested a little earlier to preserve acidity and fruit. In the warm and dry 2020 vintage, the wine was produced with a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Carmenere, 5% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, usually higher in Cabernet and lower in Carmenere than Almaviva. It has red ripe berries, the textbook blackberries and cassis and some creamy oak. It's ripe at 14.8% alcohol and has mellow acidity, good freshness and balance, with a pH of 3.71 and 4.8 grams of acidity (tartaric). It matured for 12 months in French barriques, 10% new and 90% second use. The wine has a bright nose with a clean note of baked \"morrón\" peppers intermixed with red berry compote. It has a velvety plate with the luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins. It's approachable and round but should reward some time in bottle. This is a pretty serious Epu. 75,000 bottles produced. It was bottled at the end of 2021 and the first days of 2022. This is the second vintage sold through the Place de Bordeaux négociant system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 17, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of finely roasted sweet spice and roasted sesame to the blackberries, cassis and iron, together with hints of blue fruit and cured meat. A medium-to full-bodied palate, filled with rather generous sweet berries. Fleshy, supple and savory with quite fine-grained tannins and a long finish. First year with 10% new wood. 81% cabernet sauvignon, 12% carmenere, 5% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. Already delicious, but can hold, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEPU Chilean Almaviva is a dark wine, concentrated aroma of black fruit, menthol, chocolate and traces of vanilla and black pepper. The taste is velvety, full-bodied, dense, very fruity and persistent aftertaste with woody and glycerin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmavivawinery.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEPU, the name of Almaviva's second wine, means two in the language of the Mapuche, one of the main indigenous cultures of southern Chile. The symbol is a reference to the Tupu, an ornament which expresses fundamental aspects of the worldview of various ancient Andean civilisations. EPU comes from the same exceptional vines and terroir of Almaviva, Puento Alto, one of the coolest areas of Chile's Maipo Valley that offers the perfect conditions for growing Cabernet Sauvignon which is the heart of the blend. Modelled on the second wines of the most prestigious Bordeaux ch?teaux and produced in very limited quantities, EPU shares many characteristics of Almaviva, nonetheless, expressed through its own personality. Having forged its own personality along the years, Cabernet Sauvignon is predominant in EPU at more than 80% of the blend, while its proportion in Almaviva is closer to 70%, conferring the wine a different identity that is less creamy with more verticality than Almaviva. EPU 2019, the first international release of EPU, is the perfect introduction to the exclusive world of Almaviva.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39983344091200,"sku":"RDCL20204707","price":112.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/epu-by-almaviva-2020-750ml.jpg?v=1755088211"},{"product_id":"reserve-de-la-comtesse-pauillac-2016-750ml","title":"Reserve de La Comtesse Pauillac 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReserve de La Comtesse Pauillac 2016 is one of the finest releases ever produced under the Réserve de la Comtesse label, offering the sophistication and structure of a top Pauillac with remarkable approachability. Crafted from a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, the outstanding 2016 vintage delivers layers of cassis, dark plum, kirsch, black tea, spice, cedar, and floral nuances, framed by silky tannins and vibrant freshness. Rich yet beautifully balanced, this polished and age-worthy wine reflects the elegance and precision of Château Pichon Comtesse in an exceptionally successful vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 19, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively rich and juicy dark-fruit flavors on the palate, in balanced and elegant yet powerful style. The best Réserve de la Comtesse for some time. Second wine of Château Pichon-Lalande. Try from 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 3, 2017\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2027-2050\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly luscious, gorgeously balanced and rich Réserve de la Comtesse. They picked right up until the light October rain, waiting until it had passed before continuing. Those extra few days have contributed to the particularly soft and silky quality of the tannins in the Cabernet Sauvignon, which have a gorgeous density to them. This is a serious wine that could stand up against many Médoc grand vins. 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The wine has a velvety texture and delicate tannins, balanced by a firm structure and sophisticated depth. Barrel aging has shifted toward larger casks, highlighting fresh fruit flavors over heavy oak influence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: A rising star of French wine: Caroline Frey interview\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Syrah, from a 40ha estate that is one of the biggest in the appellation. The 2013 vintage in the Rhône is a very different story from Bordeaux, as clearly displayed here. This is delicious: bright and juicy red fruits, crushed rocks and liquorice; it’s so drinkable now, but will age well. Elegance with generosity.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Syrah \/ Shiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3);\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Sep 26, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2019-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable i\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003en a range of bottle sizes. The oak barrels from Château La Lagune in Bordeaux (which is under the same ownership as Jaboulet) are being replaced by larger 500-litre casks, which tend to favour fruit flavours more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale crimson. A wine with an amazing history! Good stuff that is drinking well already out of bottle, though note the bigger sizes available, and their prices. Firm and sinewy with real depth. Sophisticated and both cool and arresting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaboulet.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cuvee in Crozes Hermitage from \u003c\/span\u003eDomaine Paul Jaboulet Aine\u003cspan\u003e has a nice nose of ripe black fruits such as blueberry and liquorice. A wine of beautiful complexity, also in the mouth with melted and delicate tannins, an enveloping and velvety texture as well as a persistent and pleasant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40061177364544,"sku":"RDFR20132799","price":84.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/paul-jaboulet-aine-crozes-hermitage-domaine-de-thalabert-750ml.jpg?v=1759413507"},{"product_id":"vik-millahue-2016-750ml","title":"Vik Millahue 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 50, 126);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, elegant, and endlessly layered. The 2016 Vik blends 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc into a seamless expression of Chile’s Millahue terroir. Deep blackberry, fresh herbs, and graphite aromas lead into a refined palate with sleek tannins and a finish that lingers for ages. Aged for 24 months in French oak, this vintage shows both power and precision—drinking beautifully now, with decades of potential ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 24, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a superb red with blackberry, asphalt and fresh herbs, like thyme and bay leaf. The palate is so refined and polished with linear and fine tannins that run the length of the wine. The finish goes on for a very, very long time. 76% cabernet sauvignon and 24% cabernet franc. Great wine. Beautiful now but will go on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 9, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 9, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 32, 32);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2021-2028\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 9, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool, elegant, crisp acidity to match the sweet and ripe, dark fruit character on the palate. A very successful marriage of savoury elements, good acidity and great purity of fruit. Complex and layered. Very nice tannins and oak and has potential to age very well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 06, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tasted some back vintages I had not tasted, like the 2016 Vik, from the coldest year in recent times. It has aromatics similar to those I found in the 2018, also a cooler year. It was produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc, and they still used a high percentage of new barrels, 65% then, which has been gradually reduced. It has 14.1% alcohol and comes through as quite aromatic and expressive, lush and full-bodied, with abundant, fine-gained, slightly dusty tannins. 28,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2018, and it's still quite young and unevolved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr class=\"sc-bXRjm gOzwLP\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVik is the Nordic surname of the owners of a very modern property and winery in Cachapoal where they planted 327 hectares of high-density vineyards. These are ripe, generous and oaky wines with some residual sugar, but somehow most of the reds finished dry and I only noticed a little sweetness in one of them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVikwine.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVARIETIES\u003cbr\u003e74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORIGIN\u003cbr\u003eMillahue, Cachapoal valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eDeep, porous decomposed granitic soil with good drainage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLIMATE\u003cbr\u003eTemperate Mediterranean climate with a marine inuence which moderates maximum temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGING\u003cbr\u003e24 months in French oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eAn inspired spring and a patient summer with average temperatures nurtured the rapid ripening of tannins in the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cabernet Franc. Fall ushered in an early but joyful and expectant harvest. Both varieties were perfect: tannins were crisp, tense, and nervous while also gently dynamic, accompanied by elevated fruit character marked by delicate aromas which lightly dance, seduce and enchant.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a 24-month barrel aging, the wine was bottled. This vintage departs from its predecessors by blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc exclusively. The maturity of the Cabernet Franc vines, apparent in the fruit’s new-found authority, delightful minerality and acidity, allowed for more prominence in the blend accounting for almost a quarter of the assemblage. Cabernet Sauvignon, at 76% of the blend, provides the wine’s long and dynamic structure and the nearly innite nish. This vintage is precise, subtle, and elegant, delivering a story, whose chapters are visible in pours and pages turned in each sip. The story shares passionately the virtues of this terroir, the characteristics of the vintage as well as the entire team’s endeavors for quality and respect for nature.\u003cbr\u003eFood pairing: Wagyu steak, herb rubbed roasted lamb ribs.\u003cbr\u003eServing temperature: 16º - 18ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40071434371136,"sku":"RDCL20164882","price":175.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/vik-millahue-750ml.jpg?v=1755081664"},{"product_id":"barr-eden-estate-love-over-gold-grenache-2021-750ml","title":"Barr-Eden Estate Love Over Gold Grenache 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":577,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":2,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Wine Advocate | RP 98\\nPublished: Nov 30, 2018\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAn exceptionally elegant and expressive Grenache from one of the highest vineyards in South Australia (545m), this small-batch beauty - just 300 bottles made - offers a fine, mineral-driven profile. Handpicked and gently fermented, it shows delicate layers of blood orange, anise, rose, plum skin, and pink peppercorn. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity give it lift and poise, while its subtle savoury edge keeps it grounded. A masterclass in restraint and finesse, with effortless ageing potential through 2037.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":577,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":2,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Wine Advocate | RP 98\\nPublished: Nov 30, 2018\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(153, 9, 3);\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 29, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2037\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Love Over Gold Grenache is fine-boned, febrile and pretty, with layers of blood and iodine, plum skin and licorice. The tannins are embossed into the fruit and are incredibly pliable and malleable in the mouth. This is not a big expression of Grenache, and some may argue it isn't \"big\" enough for Grenache—but not me. This remains true to variety with an abundance of graphite tannin and a mineral, cooling finish. The fruit is not overly sweet; it is balanced by an exotic pink peppercorn\/pastrami\/sumac character. What a wine! A big, mineral YES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Nov 7, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA expertly crafted Eden Valley grenache with anise, rose and blood orange aromas. At once ripe and delicate on the medium- to full-bodied palate where the fine tannins beautifully counterpoint the ripeness. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoveovergold.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e2021 Love Over Gold Grenache\u003cbr\u003e225 Litres \/ 300 bottles \/ 25 dozen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGEING POTENTIAL\u003cbr\u003eThis wine will age effortlessly for 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATURATION\u003cbr\u003eOur “Love Over Grenache” is made from a few rows of our highest block in altitude and\u003cbr\u003eone of the highest Grenache in South Australia (545 m). Planted in 1997 this bush vine Grenache ripe slowly and has been hand picked. The 463kg harvest was destemmed and tipped into a one tonne fermenter. Gentle pump over and slow extraction until full dryness. 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Despite its richness and concentration, the wine remains razor-sharp and dry, with a striking mineral backbone and a long, intense finish. It’s approachable now but promises even greater complexity and depth with a few years in the cellar — definitely one to watch for serious Riesling lovers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Sucklings | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 8, 1); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 8, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery enticing nose of ripe peaches and fresh almonds with just a hint of melted butter. Impressive concentration and richness, but so straight and dry, this emphasizing the wine's intense mineral side. That, in turn, underlines the emphatic dryness of the very long finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 8, 1); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 9, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink: 2026-2040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Grand Cru Mandelberg Riesling has been sold as Alsace Grand Cru since the 2016 vintage and might still be better known as Cuvée M. Cultivated on marl-limestone soils, the 2020 shows a very clear, elegant, refined and fresh, limestone-driven nose of ripe and concentrated fruits. Supple, round and elegant, this is a complex and full-bodied, pretty expressive wine that finishes with power, salinity, intensity and fine tannin bitters. Less than one gram of residual sugar but 14.2% stated alcohol. 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It’s tightly wound and serious at first but softens and opens up with time in the glass or cellar. This one’s built to age gracefully, needing a few years to really show off its class and complexity. Definitely a wine for those who enjoy bold, structured Barossa Shiraz with plenty of character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 24, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy, my, my, the 2021 Holy Grail Seppeltsfield Road Seppeltsfield Shiraz is a big wine. Nothing else is expected of course, but still, it is significant in stature. It has black everything: cherries, berries, resin, tar, tobacco, earth, rocks, tea, roast beef crust and chocolate. It's an intense wine. 14.3% alcohol, sealed under Diam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwohandswines.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holy Grail Shiraz comes from our Estate Single Vineyard in the sub-region of Seppeltsfield, in the Barossa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of this site was purchased in 2008 and included 52 acres of vacant land. The vision was to wait until resources permitted and plant this Ares of land as specifically as possible. Just before the 2015 vintage a further 37 acres of land were purchased, which included 16 acres of established Shiraz vines. This vineyard produced 27 tonnes in its first vintage, with fruit going into My Hands, Ares, Single Vineyard and a few barrels to Bella’s garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Two Hands Proprietor Michael Twelftree upon release in 2023\u003cbr\u003eCOLOUR: Deep black in colour.\u003cbr\u003eAROMA: A bouquet of smoke, dark plum, violets, coffee grind, glazed berries, liquorice, tar, sarsaparilla and incense PALATE: This is a big wine straight out the gate, it shows loads of concentrated fruits that are both energetic and powerful. As with all the top vintages from Holy Grail, this has the amazing ability to spring board into a soft natured wine. It starts out big but then changes gear and the finish comes across soft, fresh and lingering. Out of all the 2021 Single Vineyard bottlings, the Holy Grail is the one that seems to be the most reserved, it’s very tightly coiled up and it takes time in the decanter to start to see its inner energy and class emerge. The tannins are stony, with a lovely soft and lingering edge. They reverberate giving this wine excellent length, that slowly dissipates in the late palate. This wine is built for the long haul in cellaring, and I believe it will need 3 to 4 years to start showing its true potential. Patience is required but the rewards will be great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003eSeveral small parcels from the Holy Grail vineyard were destemmed into 5T stainless steel. Gently pumped over 2-3 times daily, these parcels were pressed after an average time on skins of 10 days. All free run and pressings were combined in tank and was then racked off to barrel, to go through malolatic fermantation. The wine was bottled with minimum fining and no filtration.\u003cbr\u003eMATURATION: Aged for 18 months in 1-4 year old French oak barrels. 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Structured and age-worthy, with firm tannins, vibrant freshness, and depth that will reward cellaring for years to come.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 2, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2030-2050\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eWilliam Waterkeyn at Jessiaume has set aside five barrels of Gravières from his oldest vines (80-years-old) to produce this super-cuvée. The winemaking is the same, except there is slightly more new wood (two barrels out of five). The fruit is deep and dark, with notes of cassis and mulberry and hints of leather, bay leaf, wood smoke and spice from the oak. The full body is amply supported by the firm, slightly rugged tannins and surprising freshness to draw this to a persistent finish. Age this for five years before opening; it should last at least a further 20.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJM 91-94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFrom a plot below La Maladière, recovered by the domaine in 2021. An attractive lighter purple colour. This is an elegant style of Santenay. Quite nuanced, pleasing light red fruits, enough acidity and good length. Very far from rustic! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessiaume.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eExceptional cuvée from our oldest vines in our Gravières. The color is intense, the nose develops the typical aromas of Gravières, mixing red and black fruits, a spicy touch in a beautiful complexity. The palate is intense, generous and round. This is a wine with a true aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST 4\/09\/2022\u003cbr\u003eBOTTLING PROCESS 19\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003eCONSERVATION POTENTIAL 10-15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003eAfter sorting in the vineyard and in the winery, the grapes are de-stemmed and then directly put in tank. Cold pre-fermentation maceration is performed for 5 days. The spontaneous fermentation then starts. The grapes will stay in tank for roughly 3 weeks during alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then put in oak barrels by gravity (35% new oak) for 14 months. No fining is performed. 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Vibrant and savory with fine, crunchy tannins, this wine balances power with finesse. Still young, but already stunning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard is nothing but phenomenal. It's very fresh and balanced and, for a warm year like 2020, doesn't show any heat or excess; it's subtle and has an ethereal character within the powerful and exuberant character from Gualtallary. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and some full clusters, sometimes up to 70% of the volume. It's intense and powerful, but something makes if feel light on its feet and with great inner power. This is still young and should develop nicely in bottle and for a long time. 9,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2021 after maturing in large oak foudres for 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some new wines at El Enemigo, a project from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena that does not stop growing. They produce an impressive 1.2 million bottles between all the ranges. 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Alejandro Vigil is a great believer in blending, and the 15% Malbec adds a riper black-fruit softness to the finish, which is wrapped in sweet spices. This is still very much in its youth today and should reveal greater nuance over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnemigowines.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard\u003cbr\u003eGualtallary, Tupungato. Altitude: 4,822 ft (1470 m) elevation. High density vineyard (10.000 plants per hectare).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of Soil\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Franc: Calcareous, rocky soil.\u003cbr\u003eMalbec: Calcareous, deep-calcareous, rocky soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification\u003cbr\u003eFermentation in barrel, average temperature: 23°C \/ 73.4°F. Cold maceration for 4 days. Average maceration 26 days. 40% whole bunch. French oak barrels and and 3rd use. 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Think clove, violet, sandalwood, and sweet tobacco—all wrapped in a sleek, medium-bodied frame. With a touch of Malbec in the blend and aged in old foudres, it’s structured yet refined. Already scoring 97 from Wine Advocate and 96 from James Suckling, it’s ready to impress now or age beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrink: 2024-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Gran Enemigo El Cepillo Single Vineyard was also incredibly aromatic and showy despite its youth and exploded with a combination of clove, nutmeg, curry, aromatic herbs and something vermouth-like, exuberant, expressive and open. It's labeled as Cabernet Franc, but legally it can have up to 15% other grapes, in this case Malbec. This 2020 is still a little young and has a dryness in the palate that gives it a faint rusticity that does not show in the 2019, which is also saltier and more layered. 7,200 bottles were filled in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some new wines at El Enemigo, a project from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena that does not stop growing. They produce an impressive 1.2 million bottles between all the ranges. 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Don1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd’t wait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnemigowines.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard\u003cbr\u003eEl Cepillo, San Carlos, 1.300 masl \/ 4,265 ft\u003cbr\u003eHigh density vineyard (8.000 plants per hectare).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of Soil\u003cbr\u003eColluvial with marine limestone on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification\u003cbr\u003eFermentation in barrel, average temperature: 26°C (71.6° F). Cold maceration for 5 days. 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Crafted from old-vine Tempranillo with touches of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it offers an elegant, restrained expression of the region. Expect aromas of violets, herbs, and red and blue fruit, refined tannins, and a chalky, mineral finish. With critical acclaim and limited production, it's a standout wine with both finesse and future potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eDec 30, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eponymous 2016 Vivaltus was really impressive. I was already amazed at the unbottled sample, and the finished wine seems even better! It's a blend of Tempranillo with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, mostly from old vines. It fermented in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and aged for around 12 months in French barriques, 20% of them new. But there's no oak in the nose, which is ethereal and perfumed, elegant and nuanced, with notes of violets, wild berries and herbs. The palate shows ultra-refined tannins and comes through as beautifully textured, with a fine, chalky minerality, very good precision, clean and focused flavors and a long, tasty finish. This is really amazing. 16,000 bottles were filled in July 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVivaltus is the new project in Ribera del Duero from the Yllera family. They purchase top-quality grapes from old vines and ferment and age the wines with the advice of Bordeaux guru Jean-Claude Berrouet. I have not yet seen any of the Vivaltus wines in the market. I tasted the bottled 2016s, but the bottles didn't have labels. I don't know when this will be released, and I already wrote about them (and was impressed) some 16 months ago. Vivaltus will soon be an important name in Ribera del Duero. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 17, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scented white pepper, botanical, floral nose with a fine stemmy touch accents the cherry, blue plum and spice notes. Contained and pure, with firm but silky tannins contributing to the fine texture and lovely fluidity of this Ribera del Duero, making it an elegant and restrained expression from the region. Long and juicy finish. Nothing loud here. 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A fantastic project that will echo in the future for sure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivaltus.es \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2016 - First vintage First winter months were dry and gently until February 2016 when the cold, frosts and snow arrived. Spring brought good raining with low temperatures, delaying the vine sprouting to mid April. Summer was dry and fresh, with lots of thermal variations between day and night (from 35ºC to 5ºC in some parcels) lowing PH, improving natural acidity and delaying ripening. Climate conditions in September and October were perfect and start harvest in perfect timing. 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With healthy vines, low crop yield, minimal irrigation, and high ripeness levels, the wine is rich and round on the palate. Its tannins are textural yet non-bitter, with subtle French oak influence that doesn't overwhelm. The acidity provides balance without being tart, allowing the wine's delicious essence to shine through effortlessly. This vintage is a true expression of the renowned Caymus style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaymus.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special anniversary vintage celebrates 50 years of making Cabernet in Napa Valley. It results from happy soils, healthy vines, low crop yield, low to no irrigation, and harvest at high ripeness levels – all key ingredients of the Caymus style. The wine is rich and round on the palate, with textural tannins that are non-bitter. Evidence of French oak, but not overplayed. Acidity for balance, but not tart. There are no hurdles to enjoying the delicious essence of this wine, which exhibits an expression of the style for which Caymus is known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that celebrates all of the team plus our extraordinary growers. It is a result of happy soils, healthy vines, low crop yield, low to no irrigation, harvest at high ripeness levels - these are the key ingredients of the Caymus style. This vintage especially exhibits an expression of the style which Caymus is known for and I feel is a singular as our approach to making it. Rich and round on the palate, with tannins expressed in a textural manner that are non-bitter. Evidence of French oak, but no overplayed. Acidity enough for balance, but not tart to the palate. 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Smooth tannins and fresh acidity make it juicy and easy to enjoy, with a nice touch of floral and mineral notes. A classy, well-rounded cab that’s ready to drink but will age nicely too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eRP 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 13, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2041\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon is lighter in color and tannic intensity than the 2020 tasted beside it. No surprise for the vintages that birthed these wines. The latter was sunny, hot and dry, while the 2021 season was decidedly cooler, with more cloud cover and rain. This wine bears the fruits of the diligent labor in the vineyards and is one of the shining lights in the region this year. There are notes of raspberry and nori, moss and petrichor, blood and forest floor. This is a lighter style of Cabernet—and a lovely one at that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(154, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 15, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2046\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmediately captivating: the nose is vibrant and energetic, while simultaneously the epitome of elegance and poise with restrained fruit power. This is a silk evening gown of a wine: form-fitting, precisely tailored, mellifluous and effortlessly chic. Abundant in aromatics and lifted perfume, fine red fruits include wild strawberry tip, bramble and just-ripe blackcurrant, alongside hints of piquancy: Szechwan pepper, clove and a fine dusting of deep, lightly toasted cocoa powder. There’s a charismatic iodine weave, the savoury and slightly saline minerality proving a foil to both the fruit flesh and the floral hues. Displaying extremely fine-grained tannins, it's firm, focused and delicate, with a graphite line, fresh acidity and plenty that will reveal itself in good time. Tasted pre-release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Oct 16, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is perfumed and lifted, showing aromas of blackcurrants, boysenberries, cedar, tobacco leaves and graphite. The full-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins and focused acidity, giving complex notes of mulberries, wild blackberries, mocha and spices. Wonderfully balanced and fresh with an underlying power. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeeuwinestate.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrants and dark cherries dominate the nose, alongside anise, clove, cardamom, and bay leaf. The wine is highly lifted and perfumed with lavender and basil flowers on show. Drive, direction and line form the shape and frame of the palate. Dark forest fruits surround cedar, olives, and graphite. There is distinct minerality threaded within, leading to a fine finish, with length and complexity delivered by ripe, silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Margaret River, Western Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2021\u003cbr\u003eType: Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVariety Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40556505301056,"sku":"RDAU20215906","price":105.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/leeuwin-estate-art-series-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-750ml.jpg?v=1755248329"},{"product_id":"el-enemigo-as-bravas-malbec-2016-750ml","title":"El Enemigo As Bravas Malbec 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bold, high-altitude Malbec from a tiny vineyard in El Cepillo, Uco Valley, El Enemigo As Bravas 2016 is as fierce as its name suggests. Made by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, it’s packed with dark fruit, spice, and minerality. Aged over 5 years in oak, this is a powerful, elegant red with serious aging potential—hailed with 99 points from Robert Parker.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a new top of the range produced with pure Malbec from a very small plot in the Cordón El Cepillo. It's a cool place with a small slope in a mostly flat vineyard with very different soils and angular stones in a place that has glacier moraine, which is completely different from the rest of the vineyard. It makes the grapes ripen much earlier and gives a very strict and stony wine with a textured palate with abundant dusty tannins. 2016 was a super cold and rainy year, and the 2016 As Bravas Malbec has only 12.5% alcohol and incredible freshness. It's only medium-bodied with gobsmacking balance and is incredibly harmonious, nuanced and subtle, with all that it needs for a very long life in bottle. This is serious, tight, austere and incredibly elegant. It matured in 2,000-liter oak foudres for some 60 months. It was bottled in April 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some new wines at El Enemigo, a project from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena that does not stop growing. They produce an impressive 1.2 million bottles between all the ranges. They are also going to plant some more vineyards with Chardonnay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWE 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 14, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eCrafted by winemaker Alejandro Vigil, this Malbec represents both the wonderful present and the exciting future of Argentine wines. Sourced from El Cepillo in the Uco Valley, it showcases a pure and refined interpretation of the place, highlighting honest, savory fruit flavors along with delicate hints of spice. The fresh palate offers endless, balanced energy and culminates in a long, complex finish. This wine will improve with age. Drink now through 2036. — Jesica Vargas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnemigowines.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Enemigo As Bravas Malbec 2016 is a remarkable expression of Argentine Malbec, crafted by renowned winemakers Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. Hailing from a small 1.7-hectare plot in El Cepillo, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,300 meters, this wine is a tribute to the strength and courage of women, as reflected in its name, \"As Bravas.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: \u003cbr\u003eThis Malbec pairs excellently with red meats, game, and strong cheeses. Its robust structure and complex flavors complement hearty dishes, making it an ideal choice for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40567265230912,"sku":"RDAR20164615","price":175.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/el-enemigo-as-bravas-malbec-750ml.jpg?v=1755088068"},{"product_id":"dominio-del-aguila-reserva-2020-750ml","title":"Dominio del Aguila Reserva 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Dominio del Águila Reserva is a powerful yet elegant Ribera del Duero red, crafted from 95% Tempranillo and old-vine Garnacha, Bobal, and other co-planted varieties. Aged 35 months in used French oak, it offers lush fruit, spice, and herbal complexity with exceptional depth and structure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 13, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2036 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 was a warm and dry low-yielding year, somewhat similar to 2015, and the 2019 Reserva could be the modern version of the 2015' a round, lush and approachable Reserva that is perfumed and fruit-driven, with spices in the background. It's a hedonist cuvee of 95% Tempranillo and 5% other grapes from some of the oldest grapes in the village. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts followed by a slow malolactic in 228-liter French oak barrels, mostly used, where the wine matured for 35 months. It reveals very good integration of the oak that is neatly folded into the wine. It shows the tannic structure of the 2019 vintage. 23,875 bottles and 430 magnums produced. It was bottled in September 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Dominio del Águila they are building an extension to their winery in the outskirts of La Aguilera, the hamlet of Aranda de Duero, where they have an impressive collection of old, head-pruned vineyards—35 hectares, all certified organic (like all their wines) vines averaging 100 years of age to produce their current 50,000 bottles with the idea to eventually reach 80,000 bottles. There is a new-single vineyard \"clarete\" rosé from Peñas Aladas in 2020, an ideal vintage that follows the style of the cool 2016, and they don't stop experimenting and searching for new ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 2, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2034 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominio del Aguila, the brainchild of husband-and-wife team Jorge Monzón and Isabel Escudero, is one of the leading names of ‘new Ribera del Duero’. With Burgundy as reference – Monzón studied viticulture in Bordeaux and Burgundy, got his first job at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and refers to his winemaking approach as ‘Côtes de Nuits à l'ancienne’ – he has built a range that stands out for its rustic classicism, forged with great technical acumen. As shown in this Reserva from 2020 which, having spent 35 months in used French oak barrels in one of Ribera’s traditional underground cellars, retains crunchy red and blue fruit and vibrant herbal notes of thyme, oregano and tarragon.The fruit hails from old field blends – including pre-phylloxera 100-year-old plots – with Garnacha. 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Since 2010 we have joined our efforts to make a dream come true?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix grpelem\" id=\"u527-25\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"u527-5\"\u003eThe winery is within the Consejo Regulador de la Denominacien de Origen Ribera del Duero and within the Consejo Ecologico de Castilla y Leone, the institution that regulates ORGANIC WINES.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe domain's greatest asset is the vineyard. we count with 30 hectares of very old vines, mostly in organic farming, apart from 5 additional hectares relatively young (under 50 years). We are grapes suppliers of some of the main wineries in the region since more than 10 vintages.Our passion is the vineyard! Jorge comes from a family of many generations of vignerons. His studies were based in 'Soil, viticulture and oenology' at the Universities of \u003cspan id=\"u527-11\"\u003eBordeaux and Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e. He worked with prestigious wineries such as \u003cspan id=\"u527-13\"\u003eDomaine De La Romanee-Contie \u003c\/span\u003efor more than two years. He has also worked in Spain in the'\u003cspan id=\"u527-15\"\u003eVega Sicilia Group' \u003c\/span\u003efor a year and as technical director of '\u003cspan id=\"u527-17\"\u003eBodegas Arzuaga-Navarro' \u003c\/span\u003efor nine years. Since 2013 he works full time in Dominio del Aguila.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40592805298240,"sku":"RDES20204030","price":129.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Dominio-del-Aguila-Reserva.jpg?v=1706755351"},{"product_id":"schloss-johannisberg-grunlack-riesling-spatlase-2022-750ml","title":"Schloss Johannisberg Grunlack Riesling Spatlase 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese is an exceptional wine that showcases incredible finesse and precision. It opens with an aromatic bouquet of tropical fruits intertwined with savory, flinty, and saline notes that give it a distinct mineral character. On the palate, it is rich and lush yet remarkably elegant and fine, delivering a mouthwatering balance of savory freshness and vibrant acidity. The finish is stunningly long and filled with a leafy, stony clarity that keeps you coming back for more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 21, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose of this Spatlese makes me think of 18th century engravings of pear and white peach varieties, but that only hints at the enveloping and astonishingly fine fruit that follows on the palate. A masterpiece of finesse, precision and balance, but even that doesn’t say the most important thing, which is the breathtaking leafy freshness and stony clarity at the stunningly long finish. When will it ever stop? From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 29, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2029-2060\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese opens with a clear, intense, aromatic, savory and flinty bouquet of tropical fruits intertwined with almost slatey, in any case, savory and saline notes. It is perfectly ripe and super precise and irresistible. Rich and lush but fine and elegant on the palate, this is another highlight of the 2022 vintage in the Rheingau. It is incredibly savory, lush and saline. You can't stop swallowing this beauty and picture-book Spätlese. It is mouthwatering without end. This is a fabulous wine of great precision and piquancy! 8% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in September 2023. 40,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStefan Doktor reports \"good results\" from a \"difficult vintage.\" He is a luge racer and draws a comparison with his sport: \"Just as I, as a light luger, need technically challenging tracks to finish earlier than others, I also like challenging vintages, because anyone can make good wines in easy years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe challenges of the vintage lay in the long dry period during July and August, which dried out the soil and caused problems for young vines in particular, but not only, which meant the vines usually had to be relieved early. Barren sites also suffered from the drought, as there was no water available. The supply of nutrients was also problematic due to the drought, but then there was rain in September. The plants breathed a sigh of relief, but the berries also soaked up the water and therefore hardly increased in must weight. Sorting was therefore also a top priority in the fall of 2022. Even more than rot (there was hardly any noble botrytis, but there was gray rot), dried-out, unripe berries made life difficult for the harvesters. These were not allowed in the bucket under any circumstances, even if they looked healthy, and should actually be cut to the ground before the main harvest. Rotten and noble rotten berries are taboo at Schloss Johannisberg for all wines below the Spätlese and Auslese predicates. Botrytis cinerea was not even selected in 2022, but two magnificent Spätleses were, which are two of the three highlights of the vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We harvested quite late in 2022, but only during the breaks in the rain,\" reports Doktor. His team began picking at the end of September (significantly later than Eva Fricke just a few kilometers to the west) and finished around 20 October.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn addition to the two Spätleses, of which one (Fass 364) initially should have been part of the Grosses Gewächs but stopped fermenting far too early, the most impressive Riesling from the vintage is the dry Goldkapsel, which is flanked by the late-release 2020 dry Riesling Fass Nr. 300 Ex Bibliotheca subterranea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSchloss-johannisberg.de\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste explosion in your mouth. Our great classic. In the portfolio of Schloss Johannisberg since 1775.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40594940592192,"sku":"WHDE20220009","price":90.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/schloss-johannisberg-grunlack-riesling-spatlase-750ml.jpg?v=1766498045"},{"product_id":"chateau-sansonnet-st-emilion-2018-750ml","title":"Chateau Sansonnet St-Emilion 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 49, 124);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA powerful yet polished Right Bank Bordeaux, the 2018 Sansonnet impresses with layered aromas of blackberry, truffle, cedar, and wet earth. Predominantly Merlot, this vintage offers rich, ripe black fruits supported by firm tannins and a deep mineral core. Aged partly in amphora and 80% new oak, it finishes long, earthy, and elegant. Drink from 2024 through 2044.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 6, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry, black truffle, red tile and walnut on the nose. Full-bodied with a very dense, polished palate of ripe, firm tannins and beautifully pure fruit. Transparent and gorgeous. This will age nicely. Try after 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2044 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Sansonnet is a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. With 15% alcohol and a deep garnet-purple color, it opens a little broody, offering glimpses at tar and damp earth notes before bursting forth with expressive plum preserves, blueberry pie and licorice scents, followed by hints of cedar chest and pencil lead. Full-bodied, rich and impactful in the mouth, the generous black fruits are nicely framed by firm, rounded tannins and loads of freshness, finishing long and earthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 10, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned by Marie Lefévère. A ton of interest, with power and depth to the black fruits and the salty lick of limestone coming through at the end. This is excellent quality and has a brilliant, slow slate finish - I love this texture. 80% new oak, with amphorae used in the ageing alongside barrels. This has improved for me over ageing and is an upscore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 8% Cabernet Franc 7% Cabernet Sauvignon 85% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eVivino | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nose of dark fruit and spice, deep purple in color. A smooth, elegant medium to full bodied red, cassis, black cherry, currants, smoke, a very good value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChateau-sansonnet.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Sansonnet is located at the very top of the Saint-Emilion plateau. Its exceptional soil consists of a thin layer of clay over limestone. The vineyard covers a single 7-hectare (17-acre) plot that surrounds the chateau. A dominant 85% proportion of Merlot is blended with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts wine, which has great keeping potential, displays an intense ruby colour. When aired, it releases aromas of sour cherry and blackcurrant. Big on the attack, it evolves harmoniously on the palate towards an expression of fine tannins with a ripe fruit flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40619567349824,"sku":"RDFR20182832","price":98.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Chateau-Sansonnet.jpg?v=1707206375"},{"product_id":"il-poggione-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-2019-750ml","title":"Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is Brunello with serious pedigree. Sourced from Il Poggione’s oldest vines (planted back in 1964), the 2019 Vigna Paganelli Riserva only gets made in top-tier years—and it shows. Think deep cherry and plum layered with spice, tobacco, black tea, and a whisper of incense. It’s full-bodied but super graceful, with smooth tannins and a long, juicy finish. Still youthful, this one’s built for the long haul—perfect for cellaring or pulling out for a special dinner down the road.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 13, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2042\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate’s prize plot, Vigna Paganelli was planted in 1964. Fabrizio Bindocci says that while it performs well even in the most challenging vintages, it is only bottled separately in the best years. The rejected fruit of three successive selections is completely discarded, rather than used for another wine. Gorgeously perfumed but properly restrained, the 2019 doles out nutmeg, cinnamon, black tea and incense on a persistent backdrop of dried cherry and black plum. Dense and sizeable but deftly balanced in its proportions, it remains effortlessly afloat as it expands assuredly across the palate. Soft, grainy tannins leave the mouth cleansed, yet this needs time, gratifyingly, for all its intricacies to be revealed.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 21, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2043\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Il Poggione 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli (with 40,000 bottles produced) sees a prolonged 48 months in oak botti with an additional 12 months in bottle. Fruit comes exclusively from a 12-hectare vineyard that was originally planted in 1964. We haven't seen this Riserva since the 2016 vintage. It starts off with broad richness, and the bouquet fires on all cylinders. It shows tart blackberry and plum with cured tobacco leaf and sweet baking spice. You feel a rich buildup on the palate from what is a naturally concentrated vintage. I have adjusted the drinking window to be a bit shorter compared to past vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 12, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has a concentrated nose of blackberries, licorice and notes of espresso. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with supple tannins and red-fruit flavors complemented by cedar. Elegant Brunello. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 30, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2033\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustrous mid ruby. Sweet, intense red fruit with top notes of dark spice and a suggestion of cardamom. Unexpectedly fluid on the palate with ripe, tangy raspberry and finely chiselled, gripping tannins. Very long, juicy and perfumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTenutailpoggione.it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is produced only in the best vintages and in limited quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is made only from the grapes of the oldest vineyard of the company \"I Paganelli\", planted in 1964. These vines, used as a reference clone for the planting of new vineyards, produce grapes of the highest quality that are harvested by selecting one by one the best and ripest bunches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the manual harvest, the must ferments at a controlled temperature. The wine then spends a long period in French oak barrels, followed by refinement in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName\u003cbr\u003eBrunello di Montalcino Reserve Vigna Paganelli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes\u003cbr\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage\u003cbr\u003e2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol\u003cbr\u003e14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard\u003cbr\u003eVigna Paganelli - planted in 1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType of system\u003cbr\u003eDouble inverted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection\u003cbr\u003eBy hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e20 days \"submerged cap\" in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature 25\/28 °C. Malolactic fermentation in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefinement\u003cbr\u003eLong refinement in French oak barrels followed by a period of refinement in the bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganoleptic analysis\u003cbr\u003eIntense ruby red color, elegant on the nose, with aromas of red fruit, leather and spicy notes; persistent, balanced on the palate, with a long and seductive finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairings\u003cbr\u003eRed meat, game, accompanied by mushrooms or truffles, mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40654937522240,"sku":"RDIT20193748","price":145.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Il-Poggione-Brunello-di-Montalcino-Riserva_ab48d097-100b-4ce7-a2be-f2180bab36e4.jpg?v=1735903775"},{"product_id":"leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-2022-750ml","title":"Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 50, 126);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay is a standout vintage from Margaret River, showcasing the power, precision, and elegance the label is known for. With a warm, low-yielding season shaping its concentrated profile, this Chardonnay combines floral and citrus aromatics with layered complexity—think chamomile, nectarine, roasted cashew, and saline minerality. Both Wine Advocate and Decanter awarded it 97 points, citing its aging potential, structured acidity, and masterful oak integration. A wine to cellar or decant and savor now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(145, 9, 3);\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 13, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink Date: 2030-2047\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 season was warm and low-yielding, particularly for Chardonnay, and many of the wines produced in the region this season can be typified by their nuttiness and a distinct chamomile tea\/white flower character. Here, the 2022 Art Series Chardonnay is showing both of those characters, neatly wedged into the authoritative profile of Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay. Today, for perhaps the first time ever in seeing these wines on release, I note that the oak is a key player in the drinking experience—as ever, seamlessly matched to the fruit and an important part of the wine's style and evident here today. There are toasted nuts, yellow fruits, exotic spices and an open fan of acidity\/phenolics through the finish. This 2022 will prove to be a powerful and statuesque player in the wider footprint of Art Series Chardonnays. It's one to collect, but for drinking in the short\/immediate term, decanting is recommended. Sealed under screw cap. The wine was scheduled to be released March 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(154, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 29, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s still a baby, but there is no question of what lies within. Tuberose, lemon leaf, green spice, preserved lemon, toasty oak, cracker and perfumed white peach. On the palate, flavour is concentrated and intense, and combined with the firm structure of this wine, powerful enough to hold up to the oak. There’s vibrant, lacy acidity, ripe and powerful Gingin fruit, yet in no way eding towards fleshy. It’s voluminous and complex, but laser-beam precision keeps things taut. The palate blooms with opulent florals, doughnut peach, nectarine skin, lemon blossom, crushed roast cashew, orange blossom and crushed citrus leaf. A silvery salinity on the finish tickles. A wine of polish, precision and immense power, yet all in balance. This is one for the distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeeuwinestate.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevated, fragrant and perfumed, the nose is defined by chamomile, lemon myrtle, cherry blossom and ginger. A core and concentrated fruit spectrum of pear, lemon flesh and white nectarine provide the foundation. There is a graphite, flint, and chalk thread, combining with nutmeg and almond meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetic and well poised, an array of fresh lime and nashi pear is laced throughout. The palate is ethereal, mineral and defined with a presence of natural acidity. There is an enticing element of saline, wet stone and phyllitic characteristic that weaves within. The shape and frame on the palate is present and focussed with effortless length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Margaret River, Western Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2022\u003cbr\u003eType: White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVariety: 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40661661941824,"sku":"WHAU20221391","price":155.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/leeuwin-estate-art-series-chardonnay-2022-750ml.jpg?v=1755085437"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-st-julien-2014-750ml","title":"Chateau Leoville Barton St-Julien 2014 750ml","description":"\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-140\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"39a19eeb-970b-4515-abf0-8271cfc4fd5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA standout from the vintage, the 2014 Léoville Barton combines elegance and structure with notes of blackberries, cherries, and wet stone. Tightly wound for now, it’s full of finesse and precision, with fine tannins and serious ageing potential. A refined classic in the making.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Leoville Barton is one of the must-buys of the vintage. Now in bottle, it has a very pure bouquet that gains intensity in the glass, laden with blackberry and raspberry coulis scents, cold wet stone, a wonderful mineralité that becomes more conspicuous with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannin, a fine line of acidity that lends this precision and nervosité. There is class and sophistication in situ, not a powerful Léoville Barton, but beautifully poised. This is just a brilliant forerunner to the 2015 and it should represent great value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 13, 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery aromatic with cherries and blackberries. Hints of flowers. Full body, lightly chewy yet ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy and delicious. Racy. Better in 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(137, 10, 4); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Bordeaux 2014 revisited 10 years on\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2024-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little tart and high toned and a little green and powdery. Not the best in the line up, lots of ripe fruit and high acidity but it's not all harmonising in the best way. Feels disjointed and the initial mixture of sweet and sour then fades quite quickly.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 2% Cabernet Franc 83% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 8, 1); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5++\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 8, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDrink: 2029-2039\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Black core, garnet rim. Intense, generous blackcurrant fruit. Just a touch meaty as it opens. Dense, too. Not easy at the moment and the tannins need a lot more time. Retasted later: dark and rich but not easy at all. I upped the score by half a point on retasting because that meatiness seemed to be part of the wine (rather than brett). Not welcoming right now. Needs a lot of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeoville-barton.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2014 -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE VINTAGE BLENDING \u003cbr\u003e83% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003cbr\u003e15% Merlot \u003cbr\u003e2% Cabernet Franc \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL13.5\u003cbr\u003eDATES OF MANUAL HARVEST: from 25th September to 8th October \u003cbr\u003eNEW BARRELS: 60% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stream of cherries, raspberries and grapefruit... Opulent and rich but with a glamour and class side, wrapped in a lace dress, extremely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40690077433920,"sku":"RDFR20142800","price":178.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Chateau-Leoville-Barton-St-Julien_a1211b6d-f9f6-498b-b139-3c4a74e66bb8.jpg?v=1707202341"},{"product_id":"chateau-giscours-margaux-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau Giscours Margaux 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 49, 123);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Château Giscours is a powerhouse Margaux that’s showing why this estate is back in the spotlight after years of hard work and renewal. Packed with juicy blackberries, crushed stone, and a hint of burnt citrus, it’s full-bodied and muscular but wrapped in velvety tannins that promise it’ll soften beautifully with time. If you love wines with depth and structure that can age gracefully, this one’s worth the wait — but it’s already impressive enough to enjoy now if you’re curious.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 15, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating aromas of blueberries, crushed stone, and blackcurrants. Very aromatic. Full-bodied with juicy tannins that are creamy and intense. Slightly bitter, burnt citrus character. This is very muscular with velvety tannins. Needs time to soften. Try after 2025 but will age a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis estate is now enjoying its finest run since its glory days in the 1970s, and the 2020 Giscours is excellent. Unwinding in the glass with deep aromas of blackberries, cassis, pencil shavings, rose petals and sweet, loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a layered and seamless mid-palate, excellent concentration and powdery structuring tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiscours produced some brilliant wines in the past, with a string of notable successes in the 1970s and early 1980s, but then it fell victim to neglect. The predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon in those old vintages, sometimes representing more than 80% of the blend, gradually ceded ground to more productive and facile Merlot; and the estate's reputation declined. When the Albada family acquired Giscours in 1995, all that began to change. Fully 140,000 missing vines were replaced, cultivating the soils was resumed, and the winery was renovated. A young Alexander van Beek arrived for harvest in 1995 and ended up staying to oversee the work. And the results today are very exciting indeed. Giscours itself occupies three large gravel domes: one opposite the château itself, the other on the other side of the road and a third inland that hits fully 21 meters above sea level. There's a large park with a river at the heart of the estate, and the team are creating wildlife corridors and hedges to bring life back into the vineyards. Seeded cover crops now protect the soils, and canopies are a touch lower to limit excess sugar accumulation. At harvest itself, vines of different age have been marked out to be harvested separately, an immense task, considering that Giscours has 100 hectares under vine in the Margaux appellation alone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 25, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2028-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Black core with purplish rim. Dark and savoury, slightly charry, on the nose. Masses of pure black fruit. Sweeter in the mouth, a bit sweet-sour, flowingly gentle on the palate and scented. Gentle and fragrant at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGiscours.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Giscours, a Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is a wine with a big personality that expresses the expertise of our teams and the full wealth of our terroir in the Margaux appellation.\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Giscours is an elegant, well-structured wine with magnificently bright aromas. It is a wine that develops wonderfully over time, the enjoyment of which is passed down from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2020 -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudacity and great success\u003cbr\u003eFor this 2020 vintage, our aim was to continue in the same vein as 2019, while preserving the typical character of Château Giscours. To achieve this, our goal was to focus on two concepts that are important to us: aromatic brilliance and the finesse of the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giscours technical team has ensured that each plant receives personalized attention. Our winegrowers possess in-depth knowledge of the terroir and the rows under their care, and all consider these acres of vines to be micro-gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 is a vintage we are proud of. Our team's in-depth knowledge of the terroir and risk-taking have led to the creation of a voluptuous wine. Rich and full of character, it possesses all the power and fleshiness of Château Giscours, and evokes a taffeta texture with silky tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a vintage that reflects all the meticulousness and boldness that guided our team during this atypical year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding\u003cbr\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003eFrom September 8 to October 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification\u003cbr\u003eManual and optical sorting\u003cbr\u003eConcrete and stainless steel vats\u003cbr\u003eMaceration 35 days at 28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging\u003cbr\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e50% new wood\u003cbr\u003e17 months of barrel aging\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40690185371712,"sku":"RDFR20200621","price":138.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-giscours.jpg?v=1706148349"},{"product_id":"two-hands-spirti-of-place-shiraz-2021-750ml","title":"Two Hands Spirit of Place Shiraz 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom 103-year-old vines in Ebenezer, this is pure Barossa magic. Rich, inky, and deeply layered with blackberries, dark chocolate, licorice, and star anise, it’s powerful yet beautifully balanced. Rated 96 by The Wine Advocate, this wine is built to impress — and built to last.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Aug 25, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2041\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Spirit of Place Shiraz hails from 103-year-old vines in the Barossa Valley. Aromatically, it leads with masses of black berry fruit, cherry, licorice, dark chocolate and star anise. In the mouth, the wine is inky and thick, the tannins embedded so deeply into the fruit that it is a challenge to determine where they start and finish. It is undeniably excellent, with black, silty tannins that settle, rather the inhibit. This comes from Ebenezer in Barossa, planted in 1918. It's an astounding wine. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam and wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwohandswines.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of the Barossa Valley, nestled amidst the sub-region of Ebenezer, there exists a hidden gem— a 100+ year-old Shiraz vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand cultivated since 1918, its gnarled vines tell tales of generations past, each carrying the wisdom \u0026amp; spirit of more than a century of pioneering growers and farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our 2021 growing season, one block of Shiraz stood out, it’s quality too good to ignore. Thus ‘Spirit of Place’ was created, a Shiraz that reflects the distinctive red brown clay soil and embodies over a century of viticultural history and pioneering spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOUR | Deep concentrated black in colour \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAROMA | Complex aromas of earth, tar, wood fire, smoke, moss rock, mint, dried herb and sautéed plums complete the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE | The dense and layered fruits take off like a rocket in your mouth. The acid and tannins take off, chasing after the fruits trying to reign it all in, and what a job it does. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy favourite aspect of this wine is the finish. It motors along into the late palate with a whiplash of chocolate and rich berried fruits, singing along slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wines’ evolution in the cellar has been very interesting to capture over the past 18 months, I have shared a love\/hate relationship with this bottling, always hoping it would live up to its early promise in barrel. I am very happy that now, post bottling it has exceeded my expectations... wow! This is simply delicious and shows the magic that only a truly great 100+ year old vineyard can possess. Lock and load, be brave and cellar this bottling for 15+ years and it will age at a snail’s pace, this is a richly rewarding adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699747926080,"sku":"RDAU20215910","price":166.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Two-Hands-Spirit-of-Place-Shiraz-750ml.jpg?v=1753788141"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-750ml","title":"Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA benchmark Napa Cabernet from one of California’s most celebrated estates. The 2022 vintage opens with vibrant black cherry, cassis, and pomegranate, layered with cedar, tobacco, cocoa, and hints of fresh herbs. Plush and full-bodied yet beautifully balanced, it offers silky tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spiced finish. With critical acclaim and wide availability, this wine delivers both power and finesse—enjoy now or cellar for a decade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eJul 2, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, lifted, black and red fruits with aromas of dark cherries, damson plums, cedar box and fresh herbs. The full-bodied palate has a supple, rounded mouthfeel and softly integrated tannins. 91% cabernet sauvignon with smatterings of the other main Bordeaux varieties. Lively and approachable yet plush with plenty of years ahead. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 28, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2034\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully composed wine. It offers precise Bing cherry and blackberry fruit layered with spiced plum aromatics, tobacco, sage, and a fragrant ironstone mineral character. The palate is plush and juicy, with satiny tannins and a sweetly spiced finish. It was aged for 16 months in 48% new oak (50% French, 50% American) and 52% used French and American oak barrels before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.50%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 2% Cabernet Franc 91% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 27, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink : 2025-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Joseph Phelps 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is dominated by fruit from Yountville and Suscol; only 21% of the blend is from growers, as there's a push toward estate fruit. As always, there's some American oak in the mix, but that proportion is evolving downward. Redcurrants and cherries are joined by gentle dusty earth notes and hints of vanilla and cedar on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is a bit more dusty and drying than the 2021, yet it remains soft and approachable. With more than 30,000 cases produced, it should be widely available across the entire US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis was my first opportunity to sit down and taste with Senior Director of Winemaking Ryan Knoth, who took over from Ashley Hepworth in March 2023. His previous winemaking experience includes stints at Sinegal, Gondola and Staglin. \"It's a 50-plus year legacy I'm trying to build on,\" he said. \"And changes I want to make will be subtle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe biggest thing, said Knoth, is that \"from 2023 on, everything will be estate fruit—even the Napa Cabernet. We're starting on a regenerative agriculture approach here at the home property and focusing more on quality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino.com | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eVivino 4.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eAromatics of plum, cherry, currants, coffee, cocoa and hints of allspice, fresh thyme, tobacco and forest floor. The body is laced with integrated tannins, great freshness and red fruit characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJosephphelps.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows impressive density while maintaining elegance, supported by well integrated tannins that provide structure without overwhelming. This is a wine of both power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2022 - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES Our Cabernet Sauvignon opens with an enticing bouquet of black and red fruits - juicy black cherry intertwined with fresh pomegranate and bright cassis. Notes of\u003cbr\u003ecedar spice and toasted coconut add intrigue and sophistication to the aromatic profile. On the palate, layers of raspberry compote and dried wild berries unfold across a full-bodied frame. The wine shows impressive density while maintaining elegance, supported by wellintegrated tannins that provide structure without overwhelming. This is a wine of both power and finesse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING SEASON The 2022 vintage began with mild weather and early budbreak, which ranged from late March to early April. The weather was sunny and mild through August until a heat event in the first week of September, which brought several days of temperatures over 110 oF to most of Napa Valley. This extreme heat meant that there was very little time between the white grape and red grape harvests. We began picking reds on September 9th and ended on October 5th. Careful fruit selection using our optical sorters\u003cbr\u003ewas a crucial tool in maintaining excellent wine quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40731494711360,"sku":"RDUS20220006","price":165.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/joseph-phelps-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml-new-label.jpg?v=1776413510"},{"product_id":"by-farr-shiraz-2021-750ml","title":"By Farr Shiraz 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA powerful yet elegant cool-climate Shiraz from Geelong, showing layers of violets, black fruits, pepper, and smoky spice. Structured with fine tannins and exceptional length, this wine is both brooding and beautifully refined.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(121, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 1, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: \u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2042\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is wonderfully intense and complex, with layers of violets, smoked tea leaves, wild herbs and black forest fruit. The palate it is precise, full of energy and incredibly long. Such a gorgeous cool-climate Syrah, which shows the brilliant potential of Geelong for making very Rhône-like, dark and brooding wines. An absorbing wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(121, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 8, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted cooler climatic notes of charcuterie, lilac, clove and dried kelp. An excellent nose, with hints of briar and dill suggesting a good portion of whole bunches in the mix. A skein of peppery, juicy acidity drags this to exceptional length, sublimating the edginess of the whole-bunch quotient into an impressive, greater whole. This is fine shiraz, auguring for development over eight years in bottle. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(121, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful nose, with the depth and complexity of cool-climate shiraz. This wine is spiced with pepper and mineral elements, leaning towards earthy. The co-fermented viognier adds a little richness to both the bouquet and palate, which has a very pleasant sweetness to start, followed by intense fruit and earthy long tannins to complete the delicate structure and overall elegance of the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eByfarr.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz fruit comes from the original By Farr vineyard, planted in 1994. It lies on a north-facing slope, and the red volcanic soil has a base of limestone with deep-set sandstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification\u003cbr\u003eAll fruit is hand-picked from the VSP trellising, with 20 per cent left as whole bunches in the fermentation. Most years we co-ferment between 2 and 4 per cent viognier with the shiraz, the date determining whether or not the former is co-fermented and bled back. It is a natural fermentation, with the fruit remaining in the tank for 19 days before pressing. Shiraz sees 18 months in French oak, 20 per cent being new, and is bottled under vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eA powerful nose, with the depth and complexity of cool-climate shiraz. This wine is spiced with pepper and mineral elements, leaning towards earthy. The co-fermented viognier adds a little richness to both the bouquet and palate, which has a very pleasant sweetness to start, followed by intense fruit and earthy long tannins to complete the delicate structure and overall elegance of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40737414348864,"sku":"RDAU20215890","price":105.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/sangreal-by-farr-pinot-noir-750ml.jpg?v=1754996210"},{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablis-vaulorent-premier-cru-2022-750ml","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaulorent Premier Cru 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom old-vine parcels next to Chablis’ grands crus, this Vaulorent is one of Fèvre’s finest wines. Bright citrus, green apple, passion fruit, and white flowers are layered with oyster shell, hazelnut, and a saline minerality. The palate is concentrated yet perfectly balanced, with racy acidity and a long, precise finish. A powerful and age-worthy Chablis of both richness and freshness. Ideal with seafood, shellfish, or creamy poultry dishes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eMar 6, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrink: 2027-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some 7,000 bottles of the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent, a cuvée where Didier Séguier permits himself the the luxury of using only Fèvre's best old-vine parcels and which is always one of the high points of the range. Wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, oyster liquor, white flowers and hazelnuts, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and pure, with excellent concentration, racy acids and a long, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 crop is the penultimate vintage of organic conversion for the 78-hectare Domaine William Fèvre, though it's actually the 16th year the estate has been practicing organic. It's a terrific success, exhibiting tension and precision that isn't universally to be taken for granted in this Chablis vintage. Beyond the quality of the wines themselves, the big news at this address, which has been managed with sagacity and competence by Didier Séguier since 1999, is its acquisition by Domaines des Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). I'm sure Fèvre couldn't have found a better steward for the future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside Burgundy | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIB 92-95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2037\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of the Vaulorent may be taken out to make a separate Fourchaumes bottling, that decision has not yet been made. More lime than lemon in colour, the nose is so stylish yet with obvious concentration beneath. I love the texture of this wine, which has taken on a little bit of the cashmere qualities of this sector, while nonetheless retaining its mineral core. Very stylish once again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eMar 4, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrink: 2027-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eGreen apple and passion fruit aromas with notes of oyster shell and smoky reduction; there's a compelling purity to the aromas and surprising Chablis typicity, despite the hot conditions of the vintage. As one might imagine, this is a substantial wine, yet there's still enough tension on the palate to bring everything into balance. The grapes are from eight domaine-owned parcels totalling 3.63ha of the 16.26ha of plantings in Vaulorent registered in 2023. Organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 11, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eTank sample. Intense citrus and more spicy than mineral though a stone-dust chalkiness appears with air. Deep, rich, generous and long but still deliciously fresh. Excellent balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 0, 4);\"\u003e It has powerful bouquet, combining aromas of citrus and white-fleshed fruit with a mineral note typical of the appellation. Rich and concentrated, the palate has remarkable freshness and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLafite.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription \u003cbr\u003eThis Climat is almost an extension of the slopes where the Grands Crus grow, with only a small path separating them. Sitting directly alongside Les Preuses, the proximity to its illustrious neighbours results in powerful, mineral wines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting \u003cbr\u003ePowerful nose, combining aromas of citrus and white-fleshed fruit with a mineral note typical of the appellation. Rich and concentrated, the palate has remarkable freshness and length. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood and wine pairing \u003cbr\u003eFish, shellfish and other seafood, grilled or in a cream sauce. Poultry and white meat, grilled or in a cream sauce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beginning of the year proved to be sometimes mild, sometimes cold, with a pluviometrical deficit. Then the temperatures have got milder and favoured the earliness of the vine and bud-break. However the dropping of April temperatures caused frosts that impacted some grands crus. Then the weather became rainy and unsettled in terms of temperatures, leading to the disruption of the blooming and to a sizeable flower abortion. Moreover the increased pressure of diseases was perfectly controlled thanks to the watchfulness and rigour of our vine-growers' team. A beautiful, dry, hot weather returned from mid-July to endure until September. That's why the grapes reached an optimum maturity while remaining healthy. The wines are amazing for their perfect balance between concentration and freshness, and such a balance indicates a good ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40738882158656,"sku":"WHFR20220089","price":130.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/domaine-william-fevre-chablis-premier-cru-vaulorent-750ml-new-label.jpg?v=1776736188"},{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablis-valmur-grand-cru-2022-750ml","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Valmur Grand Cru 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA profound expression of Grand Cru Chablis, this Valmur 2022 reveals remarkable depth and precision. Aromas of white flowers, orchard fruits, and oyster shell unfold over a finely etched mineral core. The palate is layered and satiny, balancing richness with vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish. Both powerful and refined, it promises graceful evolution in the cellar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.95rem; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 6, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of white flowers, pear, apples, wet stone and oyster shell introduce the 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered wine that's pure and taut, with racy acids and a long, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 crop is the penultimate vintage of organic conversion for the 78-hectare Domaine William Fèvre, though it's actually the 16th year the estate has been practicing organic. It's a terrific success, exhibiting tension and precision that isn't universally to be taken for granted in this Chablis vintage. Beyond the quality of the wines themselves, the big news at this address, which has been managed with sagacity and competence by Didier Séguier since 1999, is its acquisition by Domaines des Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). I'm sure Fèvre couldn't have found a better steward for the future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 0.95rem; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 19, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2036\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFèvre's Valmur plots lie over marly Kimmeridgian soils, with the emphasis here on freshness and a degree of austerity. Very dramatic, dense and concentrated on the palate, and which exudes purity and drive. A great success in 2022 and great ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 17, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank sample. A little spicier than the Preuses. Complex with a light cedary side to the citrus fruit. Deep and creamy on the palate, rich and caressing yet shot through with a backbone of acidity. So creamy that you barely notice that mouth-watering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has elegant bouquet with fruity notes against a mineral backdrop. Powerful with great structure, the wine is smooth and delicate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLafite.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage\u003cbr\u003eAfter a relatively mild and very dry winter, the vine began to bud in the last week of March. Fortunately, at the end of March, just before the first frosts, the vintage showed a few days' delay compared to the average of the past 20 years. Despite the frost and cold, we observe a good emergence of clusters. Flowering took place at the end of May under excellent conditions, with little shatter or millerandage. The vine caught up and now shows a 10-day advance. August 31 marks the beginning of the harvest with all the teams. The sanitary condition is perfect, the skins are thick, and the grapes are pulpy with a good juice yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation\u003cbr\u003eAppellation of 10,5 hectares in the midst of the Grands Crus. It forms a valley adjacent to that of Vaudésir, with its tip connecting to Les Clos. Its terroir is divided into two sections, on either side of the chemin de la fontaine Sainte Vaubourg. Its shape resembles that of a small valley, which is where the name Valmur comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir\u003cbr\u003eThe clay-limestone soils are deeper and brown at the bottom, whereas at the top they are lean and white. At the summit of Valmur, the marly vein outcrops. A plot of 1.15 hectares, representing 9% of the total appellation, is exposed to the south\/southeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003eApplication of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping, which could alter the quality of the wine. Short-duration pneumatic pressing (1.5 to 2 hours) for a delicate separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. The vinifications are carried out in stainless steel vats. Aging lasts 18 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 40% of the blend. The aging process finishes in small stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes\u003cbr\u003e100 % Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting\u003cbr\u003eCharming bouquet with surprising fruitiness and a good mineral presence.\u003cbr\u003eThe powerful and robust palate is elegant and round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40738882420800,"sku":"WHFR20220090","price":166.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/omaine-william-fevre-chablis-valmur-grand-cru-2022-750ml.jpg?v=1776737924"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/collections\/best-value.oembed","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}