{"title":"Saint-Estephe | Bordeaux Left Bank","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eSaint-Estèphe produces some of the most powerful and structured wines in Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Known for firm tannins, deep colour and long ageing potential, these wines often deliver exceptional value compared to neighbouring appellations. With a higher proportion of clay in the soil, Saint-Estèphe wines tend to be robust and intense, making them ideal for long-term cellaring. Explore our Saint-Estèphe selection in Singapore featuring classic Bordeaux styles with depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-calon-segur-st-estephe-2018-750ml","title":"Chateau Calon Segur St-Estephe 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2018 Château Calon-Ségur is a standout wine that reflects the winery's evolving style and exceptional quality. Deep garnet-purple in color, it offers an enticing nose of baked cherries, cassis, licorice, and smoked meats, with nuanced aromas of hoisin, camphor, and Chinese five spice. The Cabernet Franc contributes an energetic lift, bringing freshness to the full-bodied, concentrated fruit and spicy layers on the palate. With a firm backbone of tannins and a refreshing finish, this wine shows remarkable balance and aging potential.\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 96-98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 24, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Calon-Segur is blended of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot (14.9% alcohol). It is anticipated to age for 20 months in barriques, 100% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs just a little coaxing before it reveals seductive notes of baked cherries, warm cassis, licorice and smoked meats with nuances of hoisin, camphor, Chinese five spice and dried roses with a waft of cardamom. Full-bodied and completely packed with concentrated black fruit and spice layers, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and a wicked backbone of freshness giving an energetic lift to the very long finish. There's lots of brightness coming from the Cabernet Franc component in here, but it is nonetheless a decadent expression. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2018 was complicated to vinify because of the potentially high alcohols,” Laurent Dufau, Managing Director of Calon-Ségur and Capbern informed me. “Also, you had to be very gentle with extraction. You had to be soft, so as not to extract too much. The alcohol percentage of the Merlot was concerning—some came in at 16% potential alcohol! And the Cabernet Franc this year was amazing on this terroir.” Merlot was picked from September 19 to 25. The Cabernets came in September 26 to October 5. Petit Verdot came in on October 8th. Yields were pretty good here on average in 2018: 41 hectoliters per hectare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis year marks the final stages\/completion of years of vineyard restructuring, new aging cellars and a gravity-fed vat room at Château Calon-Ségur. Most notably, they have been increasing vine density and slowly working on bringing more Cabernet Sauvignon rather than Merlot on line, as was the blend traditionally. No doubt about it, quality at Calon-Ségur has been on an upward trajectory in recent years!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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: Mar 3, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of redcurrants and plums with blueberries and black licorice, following through to a full body that?s so refined and polished, the tannins integrated wonderfully into the fruit. Fresh, linear and persistent. Real clarity and purity to this. Try after 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 20, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2030-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Bluer than some of its peers. Rich but open nose. Thick and sweet with the sweetness almost distracting from the tannin. Dramatic. Just very slightly chewy tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin of Calon Ségur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 20 months, the tannins of the oak integrating harmoniously over time with the tannins of the grapes. The style is brought by a Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses its finesse without arrogance. Elegance is to be found everywhere, in the purity of the wine’s flavours, in the delicacy of its texture, while its depth and length are also superb. The wine’s extraordinary ability to age many years in bottle is another feature of the estate. The 1947, 1953 and 1982 vintages, by way of example, still display astonishing signs of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003eThird classified Growth in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONSULTANT ŒNOLOGIST\u003cbr\u003eÉric Boissenot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay\u003cbr\u003esub-soil from the Tertiary Period. At the summit of the gravel deposits, there is also\u003cbr\u003ea fine layer of clay of lacustrine origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD AREA\u003cbr\u003e55 ha (136 acres).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAREA IN PRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e45 ha (50 ha planted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES\u003cbr\u003e57% Cabernet sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 2% petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES\u003cbr\u003e20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRAINING METHOD\u003cbr\u003eDouble Guyot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTING DENSITY\u003cbr\u003e8,000 vines\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST\u003cbr\u003eHand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003eTemperature-controlled tronconical stainless-steel tanks. Vatting period for 18 to 21 days. Microbubbling. 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Tight, angular tannins frame notes of cassis, plum, spice, and licorice, with hints of toast and earth emerging over time. A wine of tension and potential, rewarding patience and classic Bordeaux sensibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 19, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2021-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the tannins are extremely angular and unyielding. This is classic Montrose that is a little firm and nanny-ish at this point, although as it opens in the glass you see a generosity to the fruit coming to the fore, with sweet blueberry and raspberry notes. Well handled but lacks the generosity of 2010 and 2009. Petit Verdot 3% completes the blend. Harvest September 2 to 27.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 12% Cabernet Franc 63% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% Merlot\u003cbr\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(159, 12, 4); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 21, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink: 2025-2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomewhat lost in the shadow of the 2010 and 2009 duo, the 2011 Montrose is a somewhat firm, old-school wine, but it has plenty of depth and character and represents a good value for readers prepared to be patient. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, sweet berries, plums and licorice complemented by hints of loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and muscular, with good depth at the core and a long, structured finish. \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(159, 12, 4); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 18, 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tannic, chewy Montrose with lots of spice, berry and earth character. Full body, chewy and fruity. Intense tannins. Try in 2018 when the tannins soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 16\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 21, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2027\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTasted blind. Light nose. A bit vapid and not too austere. Just lacks a little life but it’s perfectly respectable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-montrose.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain characteristics of the vintage 2011\u003cbr\u003eSnow, drought, heat waves, hail… the weather did not spare the Médoc vineyards for 2011! This year more than ever, the vintners got closer to their environment which forced them to adapt their techniques specifically to the weather conditions. In the vineyard, the work was difficult and intense; repeated efforts and full attention were required for the grapes to ripe. In the cellar, the vinification of each vat was carefully monitored and controlled to extract accurate and silky tannins. Balance, freshness, and fine aromas were qualities we sought for precisely along with well defined yet supple tannins, all to reveal the best of the wonderful terroir, Chateau Montrose’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod of Harvest: September 2nd – September 27th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend\u003cbr\u003eCabernet-Sauvignon: 63 %\u003cbr\u003eMerlot: 22 %\u003cbr\u003eCabernet franc: 12%\u003cbr\u003ePetit Verdot: 3 %\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes\u003cbr\u003eA fine and elegant robe, with beautiful intense and dark garnet\u003cbr\u003eThe nose, powerful and harmonious, is pleasantly woody. Aerated, it reveals lightly toasted aromas, followed with hints of ripe fruits and liquorice.\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is full and soft with tight tannins and a light sweetness.\u003cbr\u003eThe after-taste is long and harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966578704448,"sku":"RDFR20111218","price":218.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-montrose-saint-estephe-2011-750ml.jpg?v=1759400607"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-d-estournel-st-estephe-2001-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2001 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"306\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2001 Cos d'Estournel is now entering its prime drinking window. While still evolving, it has reached a stage where its complexity and balance are becoming more evident. The tannins have softened, and the wine now offers a smooth, velvety texture with vibrant freshness, making it highly enjoyable. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who appreciate wines with a bit more age and depth, the 2001 is ready to be enjoyed now, but it will continue to evolve and improve over the next 5 to 10 years. If you’re looking for a more integrated and refined experience, this vintage will continue to offer great rewards through 2038.\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(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 2, 2018\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2018-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous, a clear step up from the 2000 vintage as it approaches its second decade. This is not quite ready to drink, although a few hours in a decanter could open it up sufficiently. It's full of intense, tight and spirited black fruits, replete with this château’s signature richness of structure, which seems to ooze naturally through the tannins. There's a real sense of energy and zest, with liquorice, slate, spice, cassis and black cherry. The second half of August was hotter in 2001 than 2000 in St-Estèphe, and the grapes were left to reach a long, slow maturity. Harvesting did not begin until 1 October when the nights were getting cooler –this will have helped the wine keep its remarkable freshness. Matured in 80% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\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 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 1, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2033\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2001 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot - a very high percentage of Merlot in this vintage and a very late harvest, which started on October 1st. Deep garnet in color, the nose is singing with savory notes of smoked meats, tapenade, bay leaves and beef drippings with a core of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly, dried cherries and baked blackcurrants with wafts of peppermint tea and dried roses. Medium-bodied, the palate practically tingles with vibrant dried herbs, red fruit preserves and minty notes, structured with firm, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and minerally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety textured with soft and silky tannins and a chocolate, meat and berry character. Full and round. Slightly forgotten and delicious. Drink now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancisrobinson.com | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 14, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-PWMHG koBMyh\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServed blind alongside Léoville Las Cases 2001 and notably more purple, drier and a bit more severe. Bright, still-youthful crimson but a bit more mellow on the palate and over time in the glass this became decidedly more charming. Only slightly austere and with a black-olive character. Still very much evolving, from the Jean-Guillaume Prats era, made the year after the estate was bought by the current owner, Michel Reybier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON: 55%\u003cbr\u003eMERLOT: 45%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 2001 Cos d'Estournel was originally a very powerful and woody wine, the aromas have gradually become more rounded and have been able to channel their liveliness. Today, it is a particularly pleasant vintage, both silky and velvety, with a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966607769664,"sku":"RDFR20010324","price":398.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2011-1500ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2011 1500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 2011 Cos d’Estournel is one of the standout wines of the vintage—structured, expressive, and aging beautifully. With a blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens with dark berries, roasted nuts, spice, and savory notes. The palate is firm and layered, showing depth and precision with muscular tannins and a long, savory finish. While already enjoyable, this vintage continues to evolve and will reward further cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is really excellent for the vintage with currants, dark berries and minerals on the nose and palate. Full body, firm tannins and a long finish. It’s a bit linear but racy and superb. One of the best of the vintage. Better in 2020.\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(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 19, 2021\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2021-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, dark and spicy in its aromatics and its fruit - really get that feel of a red wine steeped in aromatic herbs and spices. Less evident austerity than the Montrose although that is not to say that this is a generous vintage at Cos, more that it benefits from a sense of powerful exoticism. The hail meant picking the Cabernet a little earlier than they might have wanted (harvest was September 5th to 16th), but they have handled it well, and this still has plenty to give with a little more ageing in bottle. 80% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot\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 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2011 Cos d'Estournel gives up compelling notes of roasted nuts, black cherry compote, blueberry pie and red and black currants with touches of yeast extract and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, very firm, grainy textured and with a great core of youthful black fruits, the palate reveals loads of savory layers on the very long finish. This is very youthful and slowly maturing - a very impressive showing for this vintage! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 21, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2032\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted blind. Dark crimson. Gives an impression of hidden depths on the nose. Good balance of dimensions but not yet fully developed. Long and relatively powerful. Muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON : 65%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMERLOT : 30%\u003cbr\u003eCABERNET FRANC : 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine today rewards the risks taken, developing pleasant aromas, with a floral side and a long and beautiful freshness. A vintage that deserves our patience to enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966624317504,"sku":"RDFR20110335","price":666.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-1500ml.jpg?v=1777264542"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2008-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2008 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2008 Cos d’Estournel is a classically styled, finely structured wine that is just entering its prime. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, it opens with deep, savory aromas—smoked meat, tobacco, cassis, and dried herbs—layered with spice and mineral nuances. The palate is medium-bodied, vibrant, and elegantly composed, with ripe, grainy tannins and a persistent, earthy finish. Still youthful in energy, this vintage is drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve gracefully.\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 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium to deep garnet colored 2008 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Pow! The nose explodes with notes of baked cherries, preserved plums, fried herbs, beef drippings and warm cassis with wafts of wood smoke, salami and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegant and earthy\/savory in character, sporting beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing on a lingering mineral note. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamessuckling.com \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: June 16, 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very decadent wine on the nose with so much meat, spice and ripe fruit character. Sea shell as well. Full body, tight and structured with silky tannins and a lots of intense fruit. Vibrant wine. Better in 2020 but already fascinating to drink. \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 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jul 2, 2018\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2018-2036\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2008 was a fairly late and fresh vintage, with a low yield of 28hl\/ha, which helped to ripen the Cabernet Sauvignon. The new cellars meant they could carefully isolate plots and carry out more precise extractions at low temperatures (maximum 16°C) to protect the fruit. This wine was austere and tight when young, full of rigidity that needed time to soften, but it now feels precise and carefully-wrought. This is just beginning to open up, showcasing clear spice notes. It’s a little hesitant, but there's plenty of Cos d’Estournel signature polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 2% Cabernet Franc 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 13% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancisrobinson.com | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 10, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2015-2029\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery deep crimson. Very luscious and round. Strong blackcurrant element. Surprisingly gentle tannins, perhaps Jean-Guillaume’s swansong? Very well made but perhaps not necessarily a typical St-Estèphe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON: 85% \u003cbr\u003eMERLOT: 13% \u003cbr\u003eCABERNET FRANC: 2% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe low yield of the vine promotes the ripening of the Cabernet Sauvignon, of a stunning precision. They come naturally to equilibrate with the roundness of the Merlot, to deliver a wine of classic style with elegant finesse. Still slightly on the reserve, Cos d?Estournel 2008 with beautiful freshness rounds gradually, the powerful notes permitting the appearance of a bright fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966624677952,"sku":"RDFR20080331","price":325.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-st-estephe-2006-750ml","title":"Chateau Montrose St-Estephe 2006 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eA structured and classically styled Saint-Estèphe from a transitional vintage. Rich and dense, with a youthful profile, it reveals layers of cassis, game, truffle, and liquorice, framed by firm tannins and a fresh, stony finish. Still evolving, this vintage shows great potential for those who appreciate a more austere, old-school Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Bordeaux 2006: Which wines have aged well?\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2016-2038\u003c\/em\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;\"\u003eBeautiful, rich and incredibly softly textured, this is still very young. Also supremely measured and stately, with buttery tannins. The palate is just starting to show truffles and leather, but is still set against game, cassis and liquorice root. Great persistency and a real sense of lift on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 19, 2011\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontrose is so typically Saint-Estephe in 2006, with dried spices such cardamom and cloves as well as delicate currants. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a dense center palate. It needs another three or four years of bottle age to soften. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2019-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted at the Chateau, the 2006 Montrose has mostly been very inconsistent and frankly disappointing for such a consistent estate. Apart from one bottle, I have been unimpressed and there could well be a reason, given that it was a \"dropped catch\" between the change in ownership. It is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, picked between 18 September and 3 October. It was the first vintage where green harvesting was conducted all over the estate and yields were 41 hectoliters per hectare. Frankly, this has long been a disappointing Montrose for me and this bottle did nothing to alter that view. The nose just lacks fruit and energy, not as green as I have encountered with other bottles, but just missing personality and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied and chewy in the mouth. Where is the precision and the tension? It just feels static and for want of a better word, rather dull on the finish. Sorry, this 2006 has never done it for me. Tasted September 2016. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 16\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: Nov 22, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2030\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e41 hl\/ha. Harvested 18 Sept to 3 Oct. First vintage of the Bouygues era (Jean-Bernard Delmas general manager, Nicolas Glumineau technical director).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet hue with some evolution at the rim. Cedar with dark and red-fruit notes initially, moving to tobacco leaf as it opens. Palate fresh and stony but a little pinched and strict. Bit old school, the ripeness not fully there. Has the structure for further development but likely to remain austere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-montrose.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain characteristics of the vintage\u003cbr\u003e2006 was characterized by marked seasons. The cold and wet winter proceeded by a particularly dry spring and a hot summer, with two extremely high temperatures during June and July. The dry and hot summer hindered the development of botrytis, despite the September rain. Moreover, the permanent circulation of air along the Gironde with the effective thinning out of the leaves allowed us to stop the rot’s upsurge.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2006, for the first time at Montrose, we green harvested the total area of the estate, to get a good balance grapes \/varieties and to restore vigor in the parcels. The instructions were to keep maximum 6 bunches of grape per vine, leading to consequences of a better ripening though with a sensitively weak yield, reaching 41hl\/ha on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod of harvest: September 18th – October 3rd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend\u003cbr\u003eCabernet-Sauvignon: 72 %\u003cbr\u003eMerlot: 28 %\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes\u003cbr\u003eDense and profound colour.\u003cbr\u003eNose still shut with scents of red berries and currants, morello.\u003cbr\u003eLong, full, potent on the palate, offering up aromas of morello, raspberry, strawberry,and liquorice.\u003cbr\u003eNice mid-palate followed by a beautiful finish with neat and tight tannins.\u003cbr\u003eGreat wine, very structured with a very good ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966640209984,"sku":"RDFR20061215","price":265.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Chateau-Montrose-St-Estephe_f6a3dee3-fa19-447e-a190-770a0bb97cbb.jpg?v=1706150666"},{"product_id":"chateau-ormes-de-pez-st-estephe-2012-750ml","title":"Chateau Ormes de Pez St-Estephe 2012 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 2012 Château Ormes de Pez, a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, showcases ripe fruit and well-balanced structure. It features supple tannins, a fleshy body, and a full-flavored finish with spicy notes. This vintage is classic in style, with good aging potential, and is praised for its opulence, elegance, and harmonious character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\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\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 9, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine that is seamless and pretty with currant, berry and ultra-fine tannins. Medium to full body and a clean finish. Needs three to four years of age really to come together. Fleshy for the vintage. 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The wine’s extraordinary ability to age many years in bottle is another feature of the estate. The 1947, 1953 and 1982 vintages, by way of example, still display astonishing signs of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003eThird classified Growth in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONSULTANT ŒNOLOGIST\u003cbr\u003eÉric Boissenot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay\u003cbr\u003esub-soil from the Tertiary Period. 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Give it another 4-5 years in bottle and this will be stunning!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s clarity and beauty to this wine as always with pure dark berry, stones and spices. Some clove too. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long finish. Pure and precise wine with so much class. 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Great structure, weight and definition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 2% Cabernet Franc 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 19%Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16++\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 12, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Deep and lustrous. Rich, ripe fruit aroma. Slightly minty. Dense, dry and a little bit drying on the palate. Tough but maybe patience is required? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2010 -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON: 78%\u003cbr\u003eMERLOT: 19%\u003cbr\u003eCABERNET FRANC: 2%\u003cbr\u003ePETIT VERDOT: 1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"After a few minutes of aeration in the glass, the initial discretion of the aromas gives way to vibrant fruits in an explosive bouquet of incredible freshness. At the same time powerful and elegant, it corresponds to my description of a very great wine,\" explains Dominique Arangoïts, Technical Director. A Cos d'Estournel that can be enjoyed fresh from today but can also wait to fully appreciate its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981242384448,"sku":"RDFR20100333","price":488.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Cos d'Estournel, made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, showcases a stunning balance of richness and freshness. Its nose is powerful, with blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, and spices, along with lively mineral notes. The full-bodied wine is framed by fine tannins, offering structure and depth. Despite its boldness, the wine maintains a remarkable freshness and a long, complex finish. This vintage combines opulence with verve, making it a quintessential expression of the estate's terroir. It will develop beautifully with age, with optimal drinking starting around 2028.\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 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 24, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2065\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA first-growth level wine. With aristocratic ease it conveys nimble energy and sneaky sensuality. Pencil lead, white tobacco, cassis, juicy blackberry and cherry gorgeously delineated with refined tannins providing impressive structure for long-term cellaring. The pH is the highest since 2003, but you get neither heat nor imbalance. Impressive dry extract and rather 'normal' alcohol at 13.5% evokes a positively classic feel, leading to a subtle yet super-long finish. For owner Michel Reybier, the vintage marks 20 years of 'passion at the helm'. Comes encased in a uniquely gold-coloured engraved bottle with the phrase 'C’était Cos sinon rien' - Cos or nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% Merlot\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 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brooding and deep wine just on the nose, with blackcurrants, redcurrants, spices such as cardamom and nutmeg, as well as black truffles with earth. Complex. Full-bodied with fine yet chewy tannins, that are wonderfully interwoven. Very structured and long. Needs five to six years to come around. 62% cabernet and 38% merlot. Try after 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a bold, demonstrative wine, bursting with aromas of cassis, dark berries and plum liqueur mingled with exotic spices, burning embers and petals, framed by a generous application of creamy new oak. Full-bodied, broad and low acid\/high pH in style, it's rich and extracted, with a layered, mid-palate and a long, clove-inflected finish. While it isn't anywhere near as extreme as the 2009, the 2020 does appear to mark a move back toward a more turbo-charged style after Cos d'Estournel's shift toward elegance, exemplified by the brilliant 2016—but perhaps that's merely an illusion created by the vintage?\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 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 15, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Very dark crimson. Lightly spicy dark fruit. Relatively light-bodied with super-fine tannins. Rather delicate for a 2020, but all in balance. The tannins supple and harmonious even though this needs time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON : 62%\u003cbr\u003eMERLOT : 38%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage of Cos d’Estournel offers a stunning balance between extraordinary richness and surprising freshness.\u003cbr\u003eIts nose offers powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea and spices alongside vivacious mineral notes.\u003cbr\u003eThe vintage’s opulence finds excellent balance against an uncommon verve, making Cos d’Estournel 2020 a quintessential expression of our terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts nose offers powerful aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, nutmeg, black tea and spices alongside vivacious mineral notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vintage's opulence finds excellent balance against an uncommon verve, making Cos d?Estournel 2020 a quintessential expression of our terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981243367488,"sku":"RDFR20200342","price":398.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/cos-destournel-st-estephe-2020-750ml.jpg?v=1755088470"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafon-rochet-st-estephe-2016-750ml","title":"Chateau Lafon Rochet St-Estephe 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Lafon-Rochet 2016 (St-Estèphe 4ème Cru Classé) is a classic, finely balanced Bordeaux with focused blackcurrant and plum fruit, gravelly minerality and sweet spice. Structured yet elegant, it combines fresh acidity, polished tannins and well-integrated oak, offering both early pleasure and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 20, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA St-Estèphe fourth growth with a bright future, Château Lafon-Rochet has been going through a quiet renaissance under the Tesseron family and, since 2021, the Lorenzetti family, which also owns Lilian Ladouys (St-Estèphe) and Pédesclaux (Pauillac 5GCC). The vineyard covers 45ha of gravel and clay, planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 2016 is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, vinified in both concrete and stainless steel vats, and aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 50% new. Georgie Hindle: Blackcurrant and plum, fleshy and focused. Less demonstrative than some, but has definition and persistence. Juicy strawberries, cranberries and raspberries, tannic but not too dry, with sweetly spiced oak on the finish. Vincenzo Arnese: Fresh and young. A bit shy, but the palate is rich with good intensity. A powerful style, showing good integration of oak and a pleasant finish. Robert Mathias MW: Spice, incense and nutmeg aromas. Dark cherry and cassis fruit is very focused. Gravelly mineral core and bright acidity. Real balance and tension here.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 6% Cabernet Franc 67% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 19, 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn explosion of all manner of black berries with discreet, toasty and smoky oak, makes this a joyful St.-Estèphe. Then the great balance of ripeness, lively acidity and velvety tannins come together beautifully at the elegant finish to make this the best wine from this producer in modern times. Needs two or three years to soften. Try in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91-93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 28, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2016 Lafon Rochet is a blend of 25% Merlot, 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc cropped at 46 hectoliters per hectare and matured in 50% new oak. The harvest was between 1 October and 20 October. The alcohol is 13.6%, which is just a little higher here than say Cos d'Estournel or Montrose. It has a very succinct bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light oyster shell aromas, classic in style, more reserved than I found the 2015 Lafon Rochet last year. The palate is medium-bodied with powerful tannin on the entry, a keen line of acidity (3.65 pH), fine symmetry with a pleasant rondeur on the finish sprinkled with black pepper and tobacco. This is a very fine Lafon Rochet from Basile Tesseron and his team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 23, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2040\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Firm and minerally with lots of ripe, correct fruit in the middle. Very St-Estèphe. Dry finish but not drying tannins. Whizzy and lively and pure pleasure for fans of this commune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981451411520,"sku":"RDFR20162774","price":135.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-lafon-rochet-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1767183371"},{"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\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\u003cdiv class=\"columns WineInfo_wineInfo__item__T55B6\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003cbr\u003e\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-cos-destournel-st-estephe-2005-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 2005 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2005 Cos d’Estournel is a stunning expression of a great vintage—deep, powerful, and beautifully composed. With its layered notes of cassis, dark cherry, spice, and graphite, it offers both richness and refinement. The palate is full-bodied, structured, and velvety, with a long, seamless finish. Just entering its prime, this wine will continue to age gracefully for decades.\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 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 17, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purity of fruit to this is fascinating with plums, currants and other dark fruits. Then there is another layer of spices and chocolate. So much cassis. Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long, long finish. Just starting to open. Changes all the time. Still needs a year or two but gorgeous to drink already.\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 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 30, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it is still a little closed and youthfully shy. With coaxing, the nose is just beginning to offer glimpses at vivacious kirsch, red roses, violets, licorice and mocha scents over a crème de cassis, blackberry pie and chocolate-covered cherry core with wafts of chargrill, mossy bark and truffles. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully complex in the mouth, the palate is just beginning to reveal the true potential of this wine, with tightly wound layers of perfumed black fruits and earthy notions bound by a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and finishing with epic persistence. This still needs 5-6 years, but I love how this beauty is shaping up!!\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: Jun 26, 2021\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2021-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inky, dark wine is seductive and immediately approachable, with a nose of sweet black fruit touched with honey and a bit of earth. The texture is silky and dense but not lacking in substance or structure. The blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot with a bit of Cabernet Franc was one of the leading lights in the appellation in 2005, as is often the case. Drinking now, it should continue to improve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes:  3% Cabernet Franc 78% Cabernet Sauvignon 19% Merlot\u003c\/span\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(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 6, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2015-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-PWMHG koBMyh\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassis on the nose, followed by a touch of liquorice and pencil lead, but there is still a lot more to come here – it's emerging at a snail's pace. The tannins are already drinkable, so you might coax more out of this with decanting. You'd never guess this was already a teenager. One for the long term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON: 78%\u003cbr\u003eMERLOT: 19%\u003cbr\u003eCABERNET FRANC: 3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cos d'Estournel 2005 reveals an exceptional harmony. A dazzling wine capable of provoking great emotions when tasting it today. It is a wine of impressive aromatic complexity, where aromatic power and velvety texture combine, with great length. It offers remarkable aging potential, but can be enjoyed today in all its brilliance ,\" explains Dominique Arangoits, Technical Director.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40072290172992,"sku":"RDFR20050328","price":499.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/ChateauCosdEstournelStEstephe.jpg?v=1712056698"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-1994-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe 1994 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1994 Cos d'Estournel is a full-bodied, unfiltered wine that showcases the remarkable efforts of Bruno Prats, who improved this estate's wine by eliminating unnecessary filtration. It boasts a deep blue\/black\/purple color and an aromatic profile of black fruits, licorice, toasted bread, and Asian spices. Known for its opulent fruit and rich texture, it lacks the harsh tannins typically found in the vintage. With its balance and long potential, this wine is expected to age well through 2025 and beyond. Cos d'Estournel exemplifies first-growth potential with its fascinating, voluptuous style.\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(121, 0, 4); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 28, 1997\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2003-2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word of admiration and praise is in order for Bruno Prats. One of St.-Estephe's most forward thinking producers, Prats is never content with merely making outstanding wine. Over the last few years he has improved Cos d'Estournel, already one of the great wines of Bordeaux, by eliminating any filtration at bottling, and replacing the standard paper label with one made of plastic so it will not disintegrate in damp, humid cellars. Additionally, the quality of his wines in such difficult vintages as 1992 and 1993 has been remarkable. Readers should also note that a second wine, the beautifully packaged Les Pagodes de Cos, has been implemented with the 1994 vintage. It appears to be a fine second wine. While tasting through Cos d'Estournel's wines, it was interesting to taste the unfiltered 1994 against the same cuvee of wine that was put through the normal filtration. The filtered cuvee was an excellent wine (I rated it 88), but as Bruno Prats and several other people at the tasting could easily see, it had less opacity, color, and aromatic interest, and far less volume and mid-palate. Most Bordeaux chateaux continue to do too much fining and filtering, but some of the more seriously run estates are curtailing the most abusive clarification procedures, and are finally opening their minds to the negative impact too much fining and filtration can cause. Sadly, most of my colleagues have fallen hook, line, and sinker for the standard response from oenologists and producers on this issue ... \"fining and filtration have no effect on a wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCos d'Estournel's unfiltered 1994 is one of the top wines of the vintage. It boasts an opaque blue\/black\/purple color, as well as a fabulously sweet nose of black fruits, licorice, pain grillee, and Asian spices. Full-bodied, with sweet, opulent fruit that reveals none of the vintage's tough tannin, this remarkably rich, well-balanced, classic wine will prove to be uncommonly long-lived. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. Cos d'Estournel is clearly producing wines that are often of first-growth potential. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, OPULENT, VOLUPTUOUS\u003cbr\u003eAn invitation to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a solitary adventurer who has sailed the seas, Cos d'Estournel initially appears secretive and intriguing. Then he slowly reveals himself. Step by step, with small touches, he evokes stories of distant cities, markets with a thousand secrets, joyful celebrations in warm stone villages, and women with voluptuous curves. The smells, colors, and flavors are gradually revealed, like happy memories. An elegant, fascinating charm, somewhere between restraint and unashamed sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455467302976,"sku":"RDFR19940318","price":370.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-cos-d-estournel-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759229138"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-st-estephe-1995-750ml","title":"Chateau Montrose St-Estephe 1995 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eA structured, classic Saint-Estèphe now entering its prime, the 1995 Montrose offers layers of cassis, truffle, cedar, and cigar box over firm yet refined tannins. With a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, it delivers power, elegance, and graceful aging potential. Drink now through 2035.\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\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: Dec 21, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I wrote last year, the 1995 Montrose is beginning to drink brilliantly, and this most recent example only confirms that. Wafting from the glass with a classic bouquet of red and black currant fruit, rich loamy soil, cigar box and black truffles, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with terrific concentration, ripe tannins and lively acids. The 1995 took its time, but this rather structured, powerful vintage of Montrose is now beginning to soften.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 30, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2017-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we start to see the slightly austere side of Montrose, and how this helps it to age so gracefully. Exceptionally young at 22 years old, still tightly-structured and richly-scented. Cassis, truffles, cedar, burnished oak, and tobacco are set by lovely placement of tannins that are still fairly bullish and young. Classical and effortless. 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-montrose.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: September 13–26, 1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003eThe 1995 vintage presents a dense, slightly evolved brown hue. The nose reveals aromas of leather, truffle, violet, and earthy undertones. 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Deep red in color, it shows expressive aromas of cherries, plums, cassis, cedar, violets, and subtle spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied with polished, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-tinged finish. Elegant yet structured, it is approachable young but will evolve beautifully through 2036.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 19, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery pure and attractive red cherries, plums and wild herbs on the nose here. Impressive polish and poise on the palate. The cabernet fits really beautifully into the merlot, delivering cassis, ripe red plums and spiced mulberries. A blend of 49% merlot, 43% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. Second wine of Château Montrose. Drink or hold. Better after 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 9, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good year for Dame de Montrose, showing extremely well balanced plum and damson fruits, and a lovely texture. There was no frost here, as you would expect from a vineyard so close to the Garonne river. Harvest took place between 12-29 September. 4% Cabernet Franc makes up the blend given here. The cellar is now equipped with over 90 small-sized vats, and this is matured in 30% new oak. 40% of production.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 43% Cabernet Sauvignon 49% Merlot 4% Petit Verdot\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 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eMar 16, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 La Dame de Montrose is a blend of 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, aged in 30% new and 70% one-year old barrels for 12 months. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with warm red currants, black cherries and black raspberry scents, followed by earthy\/underbrush notions plus hints of violets, dark chocolate and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied and firm, with loads of mouth-coating juicy fruit, it has a velvety texture and long, mineral-laced finish. It should be approachable pretty much from the get-go, although don't let its precociousness make you underestimate its aging potential. Nicely done!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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: Sep 16, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2036\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Slightly dusty, savoury aromas – dried leaves and cedar. Spicy. Muscular, high tannin and high acidity give a strict, rigid mouthfeel. There is good, vibrant red fruit underneath with a hint of blackcurrant. The spice is subtle, integrated into the wine. It might just be too much structure to handle the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-montrose.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA constant quest for quality for both Chateau Montrose and La Dame de Montrose combined with increasingly precise crop selection now allows us to produce a third wine every year: Le Saint-Estephe de Montrose. Produced on the remarkable terroir of Chateau Montrose and vinified by the property's winemakers, it is a classic blend of two great Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain characteristics of the vintage 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year started with a mild and dry winter, marked by 2 weeks of cold at the end of January. The temperatures remained mild in the spring, allowing uniform bud burst as from 29 March. An early vintage seemed likely, but the growth cycle slowed down at the end of April under the influence of cooler temperatures. The Gironde estuary then played its essential role of thermal regulator during the 3 consecutive days of frost, which spared our vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe summer-like conditions in May and June favoured uniform flowering. (Full flowering on 29 May).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vine calmly continued its development, without any particular pressure from disease, an undeniable advantage in the management of our 45 hectares under organic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rainy spell at the end of June led to the start of veraison on 21 July. After a dry and temperate summer, the September rains accelerated the ripening process. Full ripeness of the 4 grape varieties was therefore achieved in a very short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest took place under ideal conditions. The team of around a hundred pickers worked within the plots, in a very smoothly run operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precision work was reflected in the cellar, recently equipped with more than 90 small-capacity vats. Extraction was gentle and maceration slightly shorter than last year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our blends, we have a rich aromatic palette of 82 batches of classic free-run wines, fully expressing their terroir, along with 9 batches of press wine giving us the possibility to adjust the tannic density of our wines with extreme precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe climate of 2017 was particularly favourable for our Cabernet Sauvignons. This year they make up 76% of the Grand Vin blend, giving this vintage a very classic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod of harvest\u003cbr\u003eFrom September 12th to September 29th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon : 43%\u003cbr\u003eMerlot : 49 %\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Franc : 4%\u003cbr\u003ePetit Verdot : 4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes\u003cbr\u003eThe colour is on a deep red.\u003cbr\u003eThe nose, very expressive, is slightly woody, dominated by black fruits aromas (blueberry, blackberry and black cherry). It also reveals subtle notes of cedar and tobacco leaves.\u003cbr\u003eTension and length in mouth are combined with a good balance. Tannins are precise and silky. The aromas purity brings finesse and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine whose personality should assert itself in the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40765375021120,"sku":"RDFR20172794","price":94.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/La-Dame-de-Montrose-2019.jpg?v=1706758741"},{"product_id":"chateau-calon-segur-st-estephe-2021-750ml","title":"Chateau Calon Segur St-Estephe 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Calon-Ségur 2021 is an elegant and expressive Saint-Estèphe, showing delicate aromas of cherry blossom, raspberry, and cedar with floral and mineral undertones. The palate is refined and precise with lively acidity, silky tannins, and a long, pure finish. A beautifully balanced Grand Cru Classé that combines finesse, freshness, and classic Bordeaux depth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWE 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 7, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winery's style, this is seriously dense with solid tannins and concentration. It is a powerful wine with a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has structure and dense black fruits, The wine is likely to age well. Drink from 2028. — Roger Voss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(161, 6, 62); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 1, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2046\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle cherry blossom fragrance with raspberry, cranberry and red cherry. Floral and super aromatic. Tangy and clean, a lovely crystalline aspect to the palate - nicely lean and straight, touching on austere but this also has an enjoyable creaminess that gives the weight and texture and sustains the wine to a long finish. I love the mineral ending, pure and precise. Really elegantly presented, not trying too hard. Very drinkable.\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 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 8, 2024\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2051\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevisited in bottle, the 2021 Calon-Ségur opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries mingled with aromas of violets, pencil shavings, lilac, Indian spices, cigar wrapper and grilled meats. Medium to full-bodied, dense and suave, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a penetratingly sapid and discreetly carnal finish, it appears to have lost a touch of aromatic precision during élevage, but it remains a compelling Calon-Ségur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 16, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA juicy and caressingly astringent red with currant, berry and cedar aromas with citrus undertones. Medium body. Firm and silky with a delicious finish. A little tight at the end. Two or three years will open it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 29, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2029-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Deep crimson. Sufficient fruit on the nose! Actual polish to the tannins and there is also fruit on the palate. A pleasure! Though fairly early-maturing. Good, sound finish. The brett police disapproved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin of Calon Ségur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 20 months, the tannins of the oak integrating harmoniously over time with the tannins of the grapes. The style is brought by a Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses its finesse without arrogance. Elegance is to be found everywhere, in the purity of the wine’s flavours, in the delicacy of its texture, while its depth and length are also superb. The wine’s extraordinary ability to age many years in bottle is another feature of the estate. The 1947, 1953 and 1982 vintages, by way of example, still display astonishing signs of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003eThird classified Growth in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONSULTANT ŒNOLOGIST\u003cbr\u003eÉric Boissenot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay\u003cbr\u003esub-soil from the Tertiary Period. At the summit of the gravel deposits, there is also\u003cbr\u003ea fine layer of clay of lacustrine origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD AREA\u003cbr\u003e55 ha (136 acres).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAREA IN PRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e45 ha (50 ha planted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES\u003cbr\u003e57% Cabernet sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 2% petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES\u003cbr\u003e20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRAINING METHOD\u003cbr\u003eDouble Guyot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTING DENSITY\u003cbr\u003e8,000 vines\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST\u003cbr\u003eHand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003eTemperature-controlled tronconical stainless-steel tanks. Vatting period for 18 to 21 days. Microbubbling. Co-inoculation, exogenous yeast and bacterias, in stainless steel tank at 25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGEING\u003cbr\u003e20 months, 100% new barrels. Fining with egg white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40767559434304,"sku":"RDFR20212785","price":225.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-calon-segur-saint-estephe-grand-cru-750ml-new-label.jpg?v=1776750141"},{"product_id":"chateau-calon-segur-st-estephe-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Calon Segur St-Estephe 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 2019 Château Calon-Ségur showcases a striking blend of precision and depth. Decanter awarded it 97 points, praising its vivid ripe black fruit and elegant violet and cedar aromas, complemented by a fresh, juicy mid-palate and gorgeously prolonged finish. The wine is perfectly balanced, with a touch of orange rind freshness to counter its rich body. Best to enjoy after 2025, it has tremendous aging potential, set to develop even further with time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(161, 6, 62); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 24, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2060\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large-scale palate, dominated by the Cabernets. Combines vivid ripe black fruit opulence with aromatic cedar and violet, delivered with elegant tannins. The wine is so balanced, with such veritable mid-palate juiciness exuding orange rind freshness that you don't notice the 14.5% alcohol. What a gorgeously prolonged finish. 100% new oak, nicely integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 17, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet cherries and berries with some walnuts and dried flowers, as well as notes of crushed stone, pine, currants and violets. Full-bodied and building gradually on the palate, with intense, polished tannins that are layered throughout the wine, providing well-toned muscle. The finish lasts for minutes. Quintessential Calon. Needs time to soften. Try after 2027.\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 93?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 7, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2055\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent Millet (who can boast a doctorate in wine microbiology and who took up his post as Calon's technical director after a stint at Château Margaux) is doing everything right in terms of restructuring the estate's somewhat neglected vineyards with massal selections, higher density plantings, cover crops and precision viticulture. He's also cleaned up and modernized the winery. The 2019 Calon-Ségur shows the impact of some of those changes already, offering up a rich bouquet of crème de cassis, licorice, warm spices and subtle hints of cigar box, followed by a full-bodied, broad and fleshy palate that's deep and concentrated, with lively acids and beautifully refined tannins. All this is very impressive, but the fly in the ointment is an alcohol level that flirts with 15% and makes itself felt on the warm, liqueured finish. Balance isn't a matter of mere numbers, of course, but despite its admirable qualities and the serious work behind it, I do have reservations about this wine's ultimate equilibrium. Time will tell. The good news is that Millet is actively exploring viticultural strategies to mitigate high alcohol levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalon-Ségur is in the midst of a renaissance. A true \"Clos,\" this walled 55-hectare vineyard, the first to be cultivated in Saint-Estèphe, was long planted at a low density of 6,000 vines per hectare. When the cahier des charges (appellation rules) for Saint-Estèphe changed in the recent past, mandating a higher minimum density, the Gasqueton family had already begun replanting at 8,000 vines per hectare. Now estate director Vincent Millet is replanting at 10,000 vines per hectare, and each individual vine has been geo-referenced so that treatments and amendments can be adapted on a vine-by-vine basis within each parcel: the latest in high-tech precision viticulture! The varietal breakdown is changing too, with Cabernet Sauvignon on the increase, currently amounting to around 60% of the estate's holdings and with a target of around 75%. In addition to clones, a massal selection, from parcels near the small chapel just to the east of the château, is underway. Winemaking, too, has been revolutionized: in an entirely new cellar and winery, the grapes are rapidly chilled by passage through a cold tunnel and undergo a three-day cold soak, before a co-innoculated 18- to 21-day maceration with micro-oxygenation. Maturation follows, in new barrels, for 20 months with a traditional racking every three. If all this sounds very detail-oriented, it's because Millet, who boasts a PhD in wine microbiology and spent several years at Château Margaux, is an extremely serious, forward-thinking estate director, and I have no doubt that he is going to unleash all of Calon-Ségur's latent potential. My only reservations, recorded in the accompanying tasting notes, are with the lofty alcohol levels that these 2019s exhibit. But there's no doubting the seriousness of the work going on at this address, or the inevitability of its successful realization.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancisrobinson.com | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 1, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2029-2044\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. A hint of wet wool on the nose. Some fruit on palate entry. Cool and fresh. Good balance, but certainly not dramatic! Dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin of Calon Ségur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 20 months, the tannins of the oak integrating harmoniously over time with the tannins of the grapes. The style is brought by a Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses its finesse without arrogance. Elegance is to be found everywhere, in the purity of the wine’s flavours, in the delicacy of its texture, while its depth and length are also superb. The wine’s extraordinary ability to age many years in bottle is another feature of the estate. The 1947, 1953 and 1982 vintages, by way of example, still display astonishing signs of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003eThird classified Growth in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONSULTANT ŒNOLOGIST\u003cbr\u003eÉric Boissenot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay\u003cbr\u003esub-soil from the Tertiary Period. 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Co-inoculation, exogenous yeast and bacterias, in stainless steel tank at 25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGEING\u003cbr\u003e20 months, 100% new barrels. Fining with egg white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40774758432832,"sku":"RDFR20190140","price":245.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-calon-segur-saint-estephe-grand-cru-750ml-new-label.jpg?v=1776750141"},{"product_id":"le-marquis-de-calon-segur-st-estephe-2018-750ml","title":"Le Marquis De Calon Segur St-Estephe 2018 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Marquis de Calon Ségur 2018 – A plush and seductive Saint-Estèphe that combines opulence with finesse. Bursting with ripe plum, cassis, and blackberry notes layered with exotic spice, sandalwood, and a touch of mint, it delivers a full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel framed by fine tannins. Polished, rich, and expressive, this second wine of Calon Ségur showcases the warmth and generosity of the vintage while maintaining the château’s signature elegance.\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=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92-94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 23, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur is a blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.9% alcohol). It is anticipated to age for 17 months in barriques, 30% new. Deep purple-black in color, it gives up opulent scents of Indian spices, menthol and plum preserves with a core of crème de cassis, baked cherries and raspberry pie plus a hint of sandalwood. Big, rich, full-bodied and voluptuously fruited in the mouth, it has bags of black fruit preserves and exotic spices with a firm, plush frame, finishing long with a minty lift. Definitely one for the hedonists!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-OIPhM eLnstg\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“2018 was complicated to vinify because of the potentially high alcohols,” Laurent Dufau, Managing Director of Calon-Ségur and Capbern informed me. “Also, you had to be very gentle with extraction. You had to be soft, so as not to extract too much. The alcohol percentage of the Merlot was concerning—some came in at 16% potential alcohol! And the Cabernet Franc this year was amazing on this terroir.” Merlot was picked from September 19 to 25. The Cabernets came in September 26 to October 5. Petit Verdot came in on October 8th. Yields were pretty good here on average in 2018: 41 hectoliters per hectare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis year marks the final stages\/completion of years of vineyard restructuring, new aging cellars and a gravity-fed vat room at Château Calon-Ségur. Most notably, they have been increasing vine density and slowly working on bringing more Cabernet Sauvignon rather than Merlot on line, as was the blend traditionally. No doubt about it, quality at Calon-Ségur has been on an upward trajectory in recent years!\u003c\/em\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 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 31, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of blackcurrant and blackberry aromas with hints of black truffle and mushroom. It’s medium-bodied with an attractive core of cool fruit and a flavorful finish. Wet-earth undertone. Second wine of Calon Segur. Drink after 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \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 10, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon, cloves and touches of reduction. The plump and powerful fruits of St-Estèphe are clear, along with some pretty knitted-down tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate's Second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. With an average of 75% Merlot in the blends, Le Marquis de Calon Segur is totally distinct from the First Wine. It benefits from a true expression of its own, underlines Vincent Millet. The plots are separated out from the beginning. Le Marquis de Calon Segur provides immediate enjoyment, warmth and a velvety texture. It is carefully aged generally for 17 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new. Deliciously easy-drinking, silky and expressive, its charm comes to the fore, while at the same time bringing to our minds the elegance of the Grand Vin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPELLATION \u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estephe. \u003cbr\u003eChateau Calon Segur's second label. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOIL \u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay sub-soil from the Tertiary Period. At the summit of the gravel deposits, there is also a fine layer of clay of lacustrine origin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD AREA \u003cbr\u003e55 ha (136 acres). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAREA IN PRODUCTION \u003cbr\u003e45 ha (50 ha planted). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES \u003cbr\u003e56% Cabernet sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 2% petit Verdot \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES \u003cbr\u003e22 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRAINING METHOD \u003cbr\u003eDouble Guyot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLANTING DENSITY \u003cbr\u003e8,000 vines\/ha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTARGET YIELD \u003cbr\u003e45 hl\/ha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST \u003cbr\u003eHand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION \u003cbr\u003eTemperature-controlled conical stainless-steel tanks. Maceration for 18 to 21 days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAGEING \u003cbr\u003e17 months, 30% new barrels. Fining with egg white. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION \u003cbr\u003eAround 120,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40810805362752,"sku":"RDFR20182848","price":95.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/le-marquis-de-calon-segur-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1772836983"},{"product_id":"les-pagodes-de-cos-st-estephe-2014-750ml","title":"Les Pagodes de Cos St-Estephe 2014 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis second wine from Château Cos d’Estournel offers a fresh and vivid expression of dark berries, plums, and spice, wrapped in a balanced, creamy body. With its elegant structure and subtle complexity, it’s perfect for sharing with friends over a relaxed meal—comforting, indulgent, and full of life.\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 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 13, 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intensity of plums, spices, mushrooms and black truffles is very impressive. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a savory finish. Delicious second wine already. Better in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan\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: Jul 2, 2018\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2019-2029\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grand vin is tight and closed, but this is blooming delicious – gourmand but serious, sexy without being overly so. It’s easy to see that the fruit was good in this vintage, and you can feel the precision in its expression.\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: Mar 31, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2028\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 Les Pagodes de Cos, now in bottle, seems to be wasting no time in appeasing those who like to drink their Bordeaux young. (And why not? This is a deuxième vin after all.) The nose is open and generous with blackberry fruit tinged with dark chocolate and a touch of mint, the graphite element not evident here as it was in barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very well-judged acidity and very fine focus. Like the Grand Vin, this is not an exotic or flamboyant Cos d'Estournel, but no way would you describe it as lean. There is an easy-drinking approachable nature to this Les Pagodes de Cos, without precluding it of precision and length, whilst the graphite note pops up right at the finish and on the aftertaste. This delightful wine should be drinking from 2018 and over the next decade. Tasted February 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstournel.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVIBRANT, SILKY, SEDUCTIVE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joy and spontaneity of moments shared with loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impromptu lunch with friends is the perfect occasion to open a bottle of Pagodes de Cos. It is reminiscent of the simple pleasures of life, like homemade blackcurrant syrup, a bowl of just-picked red cherries or a freshly opened jar of citrus jam. Pagodes de Cos is at once indulgent, comforting and vivacious, like a carefree conversation with family or friends in a familiar place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2014 -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON : 55%\u003cbr\u003eMERLOT : 43%\u003cbr\u003ePETIT VERDOT : 2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its creation in 1994, Pagodes de Cos has always been crafted from the grapes of vines that grow on the same clearly defined terroir; they are 40 years old on average. A seductive, balanced, voluptuous wine, each vintage continues to embody the personality of Pagodes de Cos and is an excellent introduction to the singular style of Cos d’Estournel. « Les Pagodes de Cos 2014 touches our hearts deeply » says Dominique Arangoïts, « offering a nice introduction to the style of Cos d’Estournel. It is the promise of the discovery of a more complex universe. »\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40837542641728,"sku":"RDFR20142810","price":122.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Les-Pagodes-de-Cos-St-Estephe_5cc86791-7a46-4c8b-9ad8-8d3a2d335151.jpg?v=1706759547"},{"product_id":"chateau-lafon-rochet-st-estephe-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Lafon Rochet St-Estephe 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 137);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Lafon-Rochet 2019 (St-Estèphe 4ème Cru Classé) is a bold, classic Bordeaux showing ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, cocoa, tobacco and crushed-stone minerality. Full-bodied and structured with firm, chewy tannins and lively acidity, it combines depth and polish and is built to age gracefully over the long term.\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(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 10, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of sweet tobacco, walnuts and dark chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and lingering crushed-stone character. Firm finish with some nuttiness to it. Bold and solid, classic St.-Estephe. Try after 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 5, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bit rustic and wild on the nose, in a good way, not savoury tones so much but brambles with cocoa powder, black pepper and spice - lots going on. The palate has a lovely soft but sumptuous aspect to it, rich fruit flavour with a deep core and soft tannins that settle giving a super comforting feeling. There is also a cooling effect in the mouth, refreshing and tinged with pencil led, wet stone and dark ripe fruits. A heady style but enjoyable with a sweet, lively lift at the finish. You could almost drink this now and enjoy the youthfulness or it will age gracefully.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.30%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 5% Cabernet Franc 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 7, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Lafon-Rochet has turned out nicely in bottle, mingling aromas of blackberries and red fruits with hints of violets and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, with lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, it's a bright, precise wine, with plenty of depth and structure to support sustained bottle age, but with enough modern polish to temper any suggestion of structural asperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 18, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Looks reasonably evolved. Lots going on here with real fruity attack and a rather drying, hot finish. Needs quite a bit of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850087608384,"sku":"RDFR20195706","price":110.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-lafon-rochet-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1767183371"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-st-estephe-2012-375ml","title":"Chateau Montrose St-Estephe 2012 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA structured and elegantly concentrated Montrose from a demanding vintage, showcasing meticulous vineyard and cellar work. Still youthful, it opens slowly with layers of blackberry, cacao, and graphite, wrapped in firm yet polished tannins. The palate is powerful yet poised, with excellent freshness and a long, savoury finish. Built for cellaring, this is a quietly ambitious wine with classic Saint-Estèphe character.\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(159, 12, 4); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 9, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating aromas of blackberries with cacao and buttery notes. This is a full-bodied red combining well-rounded tannins, lovely acidity and a mouth-watering finish. Yet turns firm and powerful. Drink in 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 3, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper grown-up claret with uncompromising but well-padded tannin and parity of fruit that still needs five years more to soften.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 5% Cabernet Franc 57% Cabernet Sauvignon 37% Merlot 1% Petit Verdot \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 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 19, 2017\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted at the Chateau, the 2012 Montrose is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 24 September and 20 October. It underwent a particularly long maceration period between 26 and 28 days. It offers more fruit intensity than the 2011 Montrose with blackberry, raspberry and bilberry scents, quite backward and primal yet well defined. The aromatics almost mock you because returning after ten minutes, there are glimpses of underlying dried herb and mineral notes. The palate is medium-bodied, intense and very focused, clearly with more depth and sinew than the 2011, yet displaying impressive precision and energy on the finish, which bodes well for the long-term. Tasted September 2016. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: Mar 18, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2042\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdier, drier and more classic and concentrated than the Cos. Good stuff – very ambitious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-montrose.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain characteristics of the vintage\u003cbr\u003e2012 was dominated by the vagaries of the weather.\u003cbr\u003eThe winter was dry, especially in the first three months. Very mild weather in January was followed by a particularly cold spell in February.\u003cbr\u003eIn a rainy spring, cool and damp weather slowed vine growth. Flowering took place slowly over the first three weeks of June, causing a certain degree of unevenness on the vinestocks. However, the growers’ efforts in the vineyard enabled us to get the vines into very good shape for the development of the crop.\u003cbr\u003eSummer set in at last at the end of July. August was particularly sunny and very dry, with several days of very high temperatures. Mid-veraison was slightly later than the average, taking place around 17 August.\u003cbr\u003eVery fine weather continued well into the following month, raising fears that the ripening process would come to a halt. However, the grapes continued to ripen following the arrival of rain at last on 22 September, a slow and steady process monitored with the utmost care until the end of the season.\u003cbr\u003eThe harvest began with the Merlots on 24 September. With the grapes maturing unevenly within parcels, each parcel had to be divided up with scrupulous precision at the start of picking. The Cabernet Sauvignons were picked from 13 to 20 October at full maturity and in perfect health despite spells of rain.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were fully ripe and the musts showed great richness, with highly attractive fruit and very intense colour.\u003cbr\u003eThe maceration period was exceptionally long – 26 to 28 days – since the very thick skins of the Merlots and Cabernets meant that more time was needed in order to extract the quintessence of the vintage.\u003cbr\u003eThe result of a great deal of hard work and a certain degree of risk-taking at harvest-time, 2012 ranks among the estate’s excellent vintages in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod of Harvest: September 24th – October 20th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend\u003cbr\u003eCabernet sauvignon : 57 %\u003cbr\u003eMerlot : 37 %\u003cbr\u003eCabernet franc : 5 %\u003cbr\u003ePetit Verdot : 1 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is a deep, dazzling purple.\u003cbr\u003eInitially rather closed, the nose opens with airing to reveal elegant fresh fruit, blackcurrant bud and eucalyptus aromas.\u003cbr\u003eA fresh, clean attack leads into a full, powerful and silky mid-palate, building to an incredibly long finish on notes of brioche and liquorice.\u003cbr\u003eAn intense and stylish vintage to come back to in a few years’ time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40859309670464,"sku":"RDFR20122783","price":133.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/chateau-montrose-saint-estephe-2012-375ml.jpg?v=1768311099"},{"product_id":"marquis-de-calon-saint-estephe-2011-750ml","title":"Marquis De Calon St-Estephe 2011 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarquis de Calon Saint-Estèphe 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the elegant second wine of Château Calon Ségur, offering a softer, more approachable expression of the estate. It shows bright cherry and red currant fruit with subtle vanilla and graphite notes, supported by a smooth, balanced palate and velvety texture. Ready to enjoy, it captures the charm and classic character of Saint-Estèphe in an easy-drinking style.\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=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 86-88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 31, 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2011 Marquis de Calon is not usually shown during en primeur, a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a ripe, simple nose of buoyant red cherry and strawberry fruit with a touch of vanilla. The palate is rounded and fleshy on the entry with fine acidity, well balanced with a pleasing long finish with a nice graphite thread on the aftertaste. Tasted April 2012.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWS 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright, high-pitched lilac, cherry and red currant fruit is allied to a sleek iron spine. Stays brisk and pure through the finish, with a twinge of cherry pit. Drink now through 2018. 7,915 cases made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 3.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate’s Second Wine is a different expression of the Calon terroir. With an average proportion of 75% Merlot in the blend, it is enjoyable to drink in the immediate term and exhibits a warm and velvety character. It is aged in barrels, a third of which are new, for up to 18 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate's Second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. With an average of 75% Merlot in the blends, Le Marquis de Calon Segur is totally distinct from the First Wine. It benefits from a true expression of its own, underlines Vincent Millet. The plots are separated out from the beginning. Le Marquis de Calon Segur provides immediate enjoyment, warmth and a velvety texture. It is carefully aged generally for 17 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new. Deliciously easy-drinking, silky and expressive, its charm comes to the fore, while at the same time bringing to our minds the elegance of the Grand Vin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPELLATION \u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estephe. \u003cbr\u003eChateau Calon Segur's second label. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOIL \u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay sub-soil from the Tertiary Period. At the summit of the gravel deposits, there is also a fine layer of clay of lacustrine origin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD AREA \u003cbr\u003e55 ha (136 acres). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAREA IN PRODUCTION \u003cbr\u003e45 ha (50 ha planted). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES \u003cbr\u003e56% Cabernet sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 2% petit Verdot \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES \u003cbr\u003e22 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRAINING METHOD \u003cbr\u003eDouble Guyot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLANTING DENSITY \u003cbr\u003e8,000 vines\/ha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTARGET YIELD \u003cbr\u003e45 hl\/ha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST \u003cbr\u003eHand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION \u003cbr\u003eTemperature-controlled conical stainless-steel tanks. 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Medium-bodied and elegant, the palate is supple, refined and balanced, with softening tannins and gentle acidity. More finesse than power, it unfolds into a smooth, savoury finish with delicate fruit and earthy nuance, reflecting the charm and maturity of a well-aged vintage.\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 87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2002\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2002-2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis supple 1999 is an elegant, lighter-styled Calon-Segur, particularly when compared to the 2000. It exhibits an evolved color, sweet cherry and dusty berry fruit, and hints of dried herbs. It is a spicy, cherry-flavored effort with a style reminiscent of a Beaune premier cru. The blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc has resulted in a wine of elegance and finesse rather than one with a lot of stuffing and power. Drink it during its first 7-10 years of life.\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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin of Calon Ségur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 20 months, the tannins of the oak integrating harmoniously over time with the tannins of the grapes. The style is brought by a Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses its finesse without arrogance. Elegance is to be found everywhere, in the purity of the wine’s flavours, in the delicacy of its texture, while its depth and length are also superb. The wine’s extraordinary ability to age many years in bottle is another feature of the estate. The 1947, 1953 and 1982 vintages, by way of example, still display astonishing signs of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003eThird classified Growth in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONSULTANT ŒNOLOGIST\u003cbr\u003eÉric Boissenot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay\u003cbr\u003esub-soil from the Tertiary Period. 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Crafted from a classic Bordeaux blend, this Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel delivers both power and elegance, with excellent ageing potential. Enjoy from 2024 onwards, with optimal drinking through the next decade and beyond.\u003c\/em\u003e\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 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 30, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2024-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCru Bourgeois Exceptionnel as of the 2018 vintage, this is a totally gorgeous wine with sleek damson fruits and a clear pocket of air running all the way through the palate and giving a menthol freshness on the finish. A definite one to recommend in the vintage, firm tannins, great fruit expression and a sense of personality. Easily touching the quality of their 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 8, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 16, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLots of blackcurrants and spices with some dried flowers follow through to a medium body with firm, silky tannins and a bitter-citrus and dark-walnut aftertaste to the fruit. Needs time to soften. 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(JH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateaulecrock.fr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear after year, each vintage is different. However, the 2019 vintage forms part of an exceptional solar trilogy: 2018-2019-2020.  Infact, 2019 was registered as one of the hottest years of the decade. After a mild, dry winter, spring was cool and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely weather returned with a progressive rise in temperatures, continuing the growingseason on a promising note. 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Layered with cassis, blackberry, tobacco, spice, and floral notes, it combines ripe, fine-grained tannins with freshness and precision for a long, perfumed finish. A critically acclaimed and beautifully structured wine built for graceful ageing over decades.\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 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 14, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2020-2049\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2009 Calon-Ségur is deep garnet in color and opens with a beautiful fragrance of redcurrant preserves, cassis, black cherry compote and red roses plus nuances of cigar box and cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied and wonderfully elegant in the mouth, it has a compelling line of very ripe, fine-grained tannins and oodles of freshness supporting the fragrant layers, finishing long and perfumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 26, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2035\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine that expresses the sun-drenched and opulent character of the vintage, and yet Merlot does not play a leading role. The multi-layered bouquet has real depth with precise and pure aromas of blackberry and spices including cinnamon as well as a touch of tobacco and lead pencil shavings before gaining floral notes on airing. The mouthfeel is juicy and harmonious but it also reveals substantial structure and well-proportioned acidity that provide energy and thrust to attain a finish that is surprisingly light-footed and even delicate. A superb wine possessing all the requisite richness of a fine Calon Ségur as well as the power of the 2009 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 11, 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a lot of fennel and earth character this is a classic St.-Estèphe, but on the palate it has a suppleness that's modern in the best sense. Needs time to soften. Drink or hold. (Horizontal Tasting, London, 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 7, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2018-2040\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExciting ripe mineral character – pretty aromatic. Dense and pure and very St-Estèphe. Lots of refreshment. And a fair amount of ripe tannin. (JR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin of Calon Ségur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 20 months, the tannins of the oak integrating harmoniously over time with the tannins of the grapes. The style is brought by a Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses its finesse without arrogance. Elegance is to be found everywhere, in the purity of the wine’s flavours, in the delicacy of its texture, while its depth and length are also superb. The wine’s extraordinary ability to age many years in bottle is another feature of the estate. The 1947, 1953 and 1982 vintages, by way of example, still display astonishing signs of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estèphe.\u003cbr\u003eThird classified Growth in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONSULTANT ŒNOLOGIST\u003cbr\u003eÉric Boissenot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay\u003cbr\u003esub-soil from the Tertiary Period. At the summit of the gravel deposits, there is also\u003cbr\u003ea fine layer of clay of lacustrine origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD AREA\u003cbr\u003e55 ha (136 acres).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAREA IN PRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e45 ha (50 ha planted).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES\u003cbr\u003e57% Cabernet sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 2% petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES\u003cbr\u003e20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRAINING METHOD\u003cbr\u003eDouble Guyot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTING DENSITY\u003cbr\u003e8,000 vines\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST\u003cbr\u003eHand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003eTemperature-controlled tronconical stainless-steel tanks. Vatting period for 18 to 21 days. Microbubbling. Co-inoculation, exogenous yeast and bacterias, in stainless steel tank at 25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGEING\u003cbr\u003e20 months, 100% new barrels. Fining with egg white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41105716117568,"sku":"RDFR20092817","price":328.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-calon-segur-saint-estephe-750ml.jpg?v=1759320989"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-st-estephe-eta-q3-2028-en-primeur-2025-750ml","title":"Chateau Cos D'Estournel St-Estephe *ETA Q3, 2028 En Primeur*  2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel 2025 En Primeur 750ml is a powerful yet finely balanced Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé, blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Petit Verdot. The wine shows a deep and complex aromatic profile of blackberries, cassis, violets, graphite, pencil shavings, flint, and spice, lifted by subtle smoky and mineral nuances. Full-bodied yet composed, it delivers dense fruit wrapped in open-grained, velvety tannins, with remarkable freshness and precision. Despite its inherent power, the structure remains controlled and refined, showing both intensity and elegance in equal measure. This is a highly promising vintage with excellent ageing potential through 2050, reflecting Cos d’Estournel’s signature combination of richness, exotic complexity, and architectural structure.\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 98-99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 27, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA density to this, yet it remains balanced and complex, with well-integrated tannins and a juicy finish. It seems to be a wine with lots of fruit, but then it diffuses and shows open-grained, velvety tannins. Intense yet subtle blackberries, lead pencil and hazelnuts. Some flint. Persistent and reserved at the end. Great potential. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot and 1% petit verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 96-98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Cos d'Estournel appears to be one of the finest wines this property has produced in the last decade. Unwinding in the glass with a deep bouquet of dark berry fruit mingled with violets, pencil shavings, burning embers and anise, it's full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a broad attack, layered mid-palate and beautifully fresh, concentrated flavors. All of this terroir's inherent power is present, contained within very classical proportions at 13.3% alcohol. The 2025 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\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: Apr 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2034-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivid pink colour in the glass. Plush, plump and chewy yet serious in a tight, cool blue fruit and graphite way. Lots of gravelly minerality keeps this quite focused and straight but with lovely fine layers of flavour and fruitiness. Classic in the sense of lower alcohol but still with ripe tannins – a nice combination. Still shy I’d say for Cos, definitely not the showy more exuberant style you can find. Refined but well built and definitely not overripe. Dominique Arangoits, technical director of Cos d'Estournel said 2025 was a: ‘Very interesting vintage, the dry situation arrived early so the vines adapted better. Easter brought three days of rain with 115mm on 20 April which proved vital, followed by helpful rain at the end of August. We started harvest on 3 September – our earliest ever. Nice quality of tannins and colour – we have the benefits of a hot season but with cool nights too, low alcohol and nice quantity of fresh fruit. It’s a mix of styles – ripeness and precocity of 2022 and freshness of 2016. Maybe a bit like 2020.’ 3.68pH. 65% grand vin production.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.25%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 1% Cabernet Franc 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 39% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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: Apr 14, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. 29 hl\/ha. Cask sample.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep purple-black colour. Layered and intense with blackcurrant, graphite and spice notes. Powerful but refined, the muscle there but no excess. Dense and complex with length on the finish. 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