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The Chairman's Selection, Christmas Gift Collection 2008

 (code: 83302)
 
Mixed Case
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The ultimate Christmas gift: a selection of legendary wines and rare spirits presented in a stunning aviator style aluminium drinks chest. Comprising a supreme 1988 Veuve Cliquot Rare Vintage Champagne, stunning Grand Cru Burgundies and Claret, hedonistic Premier Cru Sauternes and exceptional Vintage Port. And it doesn’t stop there – a limited edition Single Malt and Grande Champagne Cognac will ensure they really get into the spirit of Christmas.

Includes 3 bottles of each of the following:
1988 Veuve Cliquot Rare Vintage, Champagne
2005 Corton Charlemagne, Grand Cru Domaine des Croix, Burgundy (White)
2000 Ch. Pavie Macquin, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, Bordeaux (Red)
2000 Mazis-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Faiveley, Burgundy (Red)
And 1 bottle of each of the following:
2003 Ch. Rieussec, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes (Sweet)
1970 Grahams Vintage Port L Ch. Fontpinot, Grande Champagne, Frapin, Cognac
1971 Glenlivet Single Speyside Malt, Bottled 2007, 46%
Presented in a stunning aluminium drinks chest.
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Category:  Special Packs
Pack Contents
Unit Size Qty
1988 White,  drink-now
Veuve Clicquot Rare Vintage -- Veuve Clicquot -- France
Champagne Blend, 12% alc.
This Vintage is made up from twenty villages all classified as Premiers or Grands Crus, located in the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims regions. The bouquet is fine and complex, with intense floral and dried fruit aromas. There is an elegant harmony between toast and brioche notes and on the palate the wine is firm and well structured, with masses of substance and refinement. It is the perfect accompaniment to lobsters, scallops and smoked salmon.

Bottle
75 cl
3
2000 Red,  keep
Ch. Pavie Macquin, St. Emilion -- Château Pavie Macquin -- France
Merlot, 13.5% alc.
"A wine of great density, concentration and intensity, the opaque blue/purple 2000 Pavie Macquin needs considerable aeration, but with decanting the prodigious bouquet of graphite, camphor, blackberry, blueberry, mineral, coffee and smoky oak finally makes an appearance. Persuasive, expansive, full-bodied and muscular, this enormously endowed, rich wine looks set for a long life, at least 3 decades. A terrific effort that rivals the compelling 1998. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025." 95/100 pts. (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2003)

Bottle
75 cl
3
2003 White,  drink-or-keep
Ch. Rieussec, Sauternes -- Château Rieussec -- France
Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, 13% alc.
(Wines of the Year - Highly Recommended 4/5 Stars- Decanter Nov 08)
This majestic Rieussec provides further proof, if any were needed, of the fantastic quality of the sumptuous 2003 Sauternes. This also restores this noble estate to its position behind Ch. d'Yquem in the Sauternes hierarchy. Tingling aromas of pineapple, honey and lemon are replicated on the phenomenally concentrated and powerful palate, lifted by fresh acidity, and enhanced by a cornucopia of flavours: dried apricots, dates and tangerines and hints of ginger. A monstrously impressive wine in every sense.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr 04)


Bottle
75 cl
1
2000 Red,  drink-or-keep
Mazis-Chambertin Domaine Faiveley -- Domaine Joseph Faiveley -- France
Pinot Noir, 13% alc.
The Faiveley style and the Mazis-Chambertin soil make for a firmly structured wine which will drink well from now until at least 2010.

Bottle
75 cl
3
2005 White,  drink-or-keep
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine des Croix -- Domaine des Croix -- France
Chardonnay, 13.5% alc.
The 2005 Corton Charlemagne from Domaine des Croix is a full-bodied, pale golden-coloured wine. This is an attractive, relatively forward Corton Charlemagne which should drink very well in the next two to three years.

Bottle
75 cl
3
1970 Red,  drink-or-keep
Graham -- Graham -- Portugal
Port Blend, 20% alc.
Elegant, stylish and full of rich dried fruits, this exemplary Vintage Port will round off  dinner very stylishly and would be superb with Blue Stilton.

Bottle
75 cl
1
[Pronounce-wine-name] Ch. de Fontpinot, Grande Champagne -- Frapin -- France
41% alc.
The only brandy in the Cognac region entitled to the name Chateau, having been produced, distilled and bottled on the Frapin family estate.

Bottle
70 cl
1
1971 Berrys' Own Selection Glenlivet, Single Malt -- Glenlivet Distillery Speyside -- Scotland
46% alc.
Glenlivet has a long established reputation for clean, subtle, elegant and flowery Malt Whisky. This famous distillery by the glen of the Livet, which flows into the mighty Spey, was the first licensed operation in Scotland and soon set the benchmark for quality distillate. The aromas are remarkably bright and clean considering the 36 years in oak. Apricot, heather honey and smoke show through the tannins. The flavours seep from the malty creamy body of the spirit delivering elegant, buttered toast and peach notes. A graceful long finish adds to the pleasure.

Bottle
70 cl
1
16 Bottle Aluminium Trunk (AV 4) --

- 1
Large Box With Handles --

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The Chairman's Selection, Christmas Gift Collection 2008
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