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Chateau Grissac Chateau de Grissac, Cotes de Bourg 2016
A remarkably good 2016 that we knew we had to buy the moment we first tasted it.
The wine is a delicious blend of Merlot and Malbec, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, that gives it layers of rich,... lush red berry fruit flavours, soft tannins and a hint of exciting minerality, that totally dwarfs its relatively humble status. It's no surprise this wine won a gold medal from Bordeaux, who are the harshest judges of their own.
Château de Grissac dates back to the 14th century and has had a rich history, particularly during the French revolution. It is now owned and run by wine maker Madame Cottavoz who has devoted her life to her vineyards and wine.
All of the above for only £10.95 a bottle – high quality, affordable Claret from a great vintage – welcome aboard Château de Grissac.
Format: 75cl£10.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Rieussec Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes 2016
The 2016 Rieussec is gorgeous. Despite the relatively low acidity of the vintage, it preserves a good deal of aromatic freshness, with plenty of lemon confit, passion fruit and coconut overtones. The... decision to lower the Sémillon a touch and increase the Sauvignon Blanc has paid handsome rewards. The 2016 is not a truly profound Sauternes - that would have been nearly impossible this vintage - but it comes close. Quite frankly, it is nearly impossible to spit.
Rating: 93-96
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2017)
A step up over the Carmes de Rieussec, the beautiful 2016 Château Rieussec has remarkable purity and freshness while still packing beautiful depth of fruit. Honeyed peach, apricot, flower oil, and even a hint of wet stone all emerge from this full-bodied, thick, opulent effort. I love it. It has a rounded, sexy style ideal for drinking any time over the coming 15-20 years. The 2016 is a final blend of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. 37.5cl bottles.
Drinking range: 2019 - 2037
Rating: 97
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com (Feb 2019)
The 2016 Rieussec is a blend of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle picked form 26 September until 4 November. It has a much more straightforward bouquet compared to the 2015 with light honeysuckle and white flower aromas. There is good acidity in the mouth thanks the passerillé berries, nicely balanced with a touch of orange zest towards the linear finish that will hopefully gain more weight during its élevage. It is likely to be an earlier-drinking Rieussec than the 2015.
Rating: 92-94
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2017)
Lots of botrytis here in addition to dried mushrooms and dried fruit such as pineapple and peaches. Medium to full body. Medium sweet. Very long and intense. A triumph.
Rating: 98-99
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2017)
Pack Size: 1x37.5cl£22.29 (In Bond)£28.34 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Talbot 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 2016
Pack Size: 6x75cl£250 (In Bond)£319.22 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £250 | £319.22 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
Chateau Tour St Bonnet, Medoc 2016
We have just bought a small parcel of Chateau Tour Saint Bonnet 2016 at an amazingly low price . It one of the top Cru Bourgeoise in the Northern Medoc and from a great vintage that has now reached... maturity and is drinking beautifully.
A rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Melot aged in oak with concentrated red berry fruit flavours with a hint of cedarwood and spices. Soft tannins, a good mineral backbone and a lovely lingering finish. Cru Bourgeoise claret at its best Alc 13% Drink 2023 – 2028
Format: 75cl£14.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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CVNE Contino Reserva Rioja 2016
Among the Worlds greatest wines’ The Wine Enthusiast
Contino consistently makes superb Rioja. Their 2016 Reserva from an excellent vintage has wonderful soft rich brambly fruit and a gorgeous... lingering finish and high praise from the critics with scores of 97 from James Sucking and 95 from Tim Aitkins.
A top flight Rioja that is as good as it gets for less than £20 a bottle is great value and has a place reserved for it in my cellar.
Format: 75cl£19.96 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Le Clos de L’Hermitage Clos L Hermitage, Lalande de Pomerol 2016
Separated by the Barbanne stream and once but no longer seen as the poorer relation of neighbouring Pomerol, with which it shares broadly similar clay-gravel soils, in the words of Roger Voss,... “many of today’s Lalande de Pomerols are of an equal quality to a middle-ranking Pomerol. They have the same opulent richness … and [an] ability in the better vintages to age over five years and up to 10”.
Indeed, all the key wine consultants in Bordeaux, from Michel Rolland, to Denis Durantou and Thomas Duclos are now active at Lalande de Pomerol properties, which have benefitted from a warming climate to soften tannins and increase luxuriousness.
The rule with Bordeaux has always been to buy from value properties in the best vintages when everyone makes good wine. 2016 is one of the greatest vintages of all time and thus we have searched far and wide to find a new Noble Rot claret which offers exceptional drinking pleasure for the price.
Enter, Clos L’Hermitage 2016, a tremendous Lalande de Pomerol red with the opulence and ageing ability Roger Voss talked about above. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc from vines a minimum of 30 years old, this is a sumptuous Right Bank red accompanied by a gorgeous floral and red berry perfume, with ripe blackberries, cherries, and touches of cigar box and meat on the palate. Structure, poise and balance give way to a long finish and excellent, mouth-watering acidity.
Wines like this one from a truly great vintage don’t come along often and whether it is to provide immediate drinking pleasure now, or to lay down as a treat for another time, we know this will become a new favourite with our clients.
Format: 75cl £16.25 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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