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Penfolds,
Ready, but will keep,
Overall, this is a picture perfect Penfolds Shiraz; there are spades of succulent red fruit, supported by generous spice, which gradually unfolds on the palate and is wrapped in a judicious oak frame. It is finished off with an elegant whip of acidity which ensures this is a wine I just want to keep going back to. Hugely drinkable, cellar worthy and just very well put together. Drink now to 2028.
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
Penfolds,
Ready, but will keep,
This 100% Coonawarra Shiraz comes from cooler vineyards which brings a refreshing balance to the overall style of the wine, marrying the sumptuous spicy red fruit with a portion of new French oak. Flavours of mulberry and tapenade on the palate roll across a creamy texture. Ripe tannins are present but build gradually, while a vibrant acidity holds everything neatly together. Sufficiently structured for the next decade. Drink 2021-2030.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Penfolds,
Ready, but will improve,
Aromas of melon, pineapple and peach are present on the nose here, alongside freshly baked brioche and hints of hazelnut in the background. The palate offers zesty lemon curd and mouth-watering citrus fruit. This all leads into a saline mineral quality that’s pure and refreshing. The finish is creamy and rounded. A year or two in bottle wouldn’t do any harm, however this is already delicious, providing balance and poise. Drink 2020-2025.
Daniel Martin, Private Account Manager
Daniel Martin, Private Account Manager
Antinori,
For laying down,
To hit the market in June, the 2016 Tignanello is a rock-solid wine and a stunning beauty. The wine offers an impeccable level of precision and laser-focus delivery of fruits, spices, tilled earth, espresso beans and Mediterranean herbs. This vintage follows the classic blending formula of 80% Sangiovese with about 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. The vines are now 15 to 20 years old. Compared to the 2015 vintage that ultimately appeared more chewy and succulent, this expression from the iconic 2016 vintage is more vibrant, nervous and jazzed. It shows more savory spice, saltiness and minerality, with a beautifully integrated quality of tannins. Some 320,000 bottles were produced. This wine is at the top of the list of some of the best Tignanello ever made, including the vintages 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2015.
Monica Larner - 31/05/2019
Monica Larner - 31/05/2019
Chateau Haut-Brion,
For laying down,
Jean-Philippe Delmas has made a wine of extraordinary purity and elegance this year. Dark ruby in colour, the nose is delicate and reserved with notes of Morello cherry, damson and fruits of the forest. Once sipped, there is a deft, light touch to this wine. The palate is fresh, with mineral salts, ripe, crunchy tannins and smoky acidity. Bold and yet understated, this is a more gentlemanly wine than La Mission. It finishes very long, intense and persistent.
Blend: Merlot 56%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37.5%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%
Blend: Merlot 56%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37.5%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%
Chateau Brane-Cantenac,
For laying down,
This estate is always one of my favourite red Bordeaux and it is beautifully harmonious and quintessentially Margaux in 2015. A Second Growth of real complexity, its attractive nose has a wonderfully floral perfume. The well-integrated tannins and nicely judged acidity combine to produce a benchmark palate. There is real potential here. The racy freshness of the vintage is present and the coolness on the finish is rewarding. Ever so generous, delicious, fresh and juicy.
Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère
Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère
Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste,
For laying down,
Balance, purity and finesse are the hallmarks of this approachable, intense wine – another fine example from the 2015 vintage. Very pure, fresh and clean, it also has a super attractive palate of blackberry and raspberry.
The finish is peppery and full of spice, with some hints of cedar too. I really like this wine. It's a top-class Pauillac, brilliant Claret and so precise. The velvety palate is polished and direct, but there is lots of interest dancing around the mouth. Another fantastic wine from François-Xavier Borie.
Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
The finish is peppery and full of spice, with some hints of cedar too. I really like this wine. It's a top-class Pauillac, brilliant Claret and so precise. The velvety palate is polished and direct, but there is lots of interest dancing around the mouth. Another fantastic wine from François-Xavier Borie.
Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Chateau Mouton Rothschild,
For laying down,
Dark, cherry red, the nose comprises blackcurrant and bilberry, with an undertone of floral notes. With time, a little pepper and spice shines through and there is a big, rich cassis note on the mid-palate. The palate is a mélange of black fruit and cocoa. Full-bodied, the wine is long with a persistent and fresh finish.
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 83%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 1%, Petit Verdot 1%
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 83%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 1%, Petit Verdot 1%
Louis Roederer,
For laying down,
Let's start describing the 2008 Cristal technically first. It is a 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 36 plots in seven grands crus: Verzy, Verzenay, Beaumont and Aÿ for the Pinot Noir and Mesnil, Avize and Cramant for the Chardonnay. Twenty-five percent of the wine was fermented in oak, and 16% underwent malolactic fermentation to moderate the fresh acidity of the 2008 vintage. The assemblage was bottled in May 2009. After 8.5 years on the second lees (longer than any Cristal before), the first release was disgorged in September 2017 with a relatively low dosage of 7.5 grams per liter.
Stephan Reinhardt - 18/06/2018With staggering density and impressive balance, this is one of the greatest Roederer Cristal ever made. It’s a wine for the long term, and its best to leave it for six or seven years in the cellar before drinking. However, the vibrant youth of this great champagne is hard to be patient with. Simply put, it’s great to drink anytime.
James Suckling
Stephan Reinhardt - 18/06/2018With staggering density and impressive balance, this is one of the greatest Roederer Cristal ever made. It’s a wine for the long term, and its best to leave it for six or seven years in the cellar before drinking. However, the vibrant youth of this great champagne is hard to be patient with. Simply put, it’s great to drink anytime.
James Suckling
Chateau Leoville Poyferre,
For laying down,
Dark purple, the nose has a pleasing restraint and there is a little hint of blackcurrant, cedar and dried tobacco. The palate is well structured with fine, integrated tannins. There is a cool, fresh sensation with tremendous energy and lift. A lovely swathe of blackcurrant and cream envelopes the palate. It finishes long, rich and bright.
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 33%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 33%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Il Poggione,
Ready, but will keep,
Pure notes of red and black cherries, with a gentle spiciness and notes of liquorice and marzipan on the nose. The palate delivers up a darker fruit profile, with notes of plums and prunes joining the black cherry fruit, there’s more depth to the spice notes too with a hint of vanilla from the oak tempering the ripe fruit. Bright acidity and ripe, fine tannins round off the finish and ensure that the wine will age very well. Another very successful Brunello di Montalcino from Il Poggione that is sure to please its many devotees.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
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