All Red Wines
Welcome to our collection of exquisite red wines from around the world. Indulge in a sensory journey that takes you through the diverse terroirs and distinctive flavors crafted by renowned winemakers. From bold and robust to elegant and refined, our selection offers a delightful array of red wines to satisfy every palate.
Each bottle we offer is a testament to the artistry and passion of winemaking. Our team of experts has meticulously curated this collection to bring you the finest red wines from renowned vineyards across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or an enthusiastic beginner, we have something to captivate your taste buds and elevate your wine experience.
Explore the deep, velvety reds from the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux, where centuries of winemaking tradition have shaped some of the most sought-after blends in the world. Indulge in the rich, full-bodied flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, crafted with meticulous care and precision.
Venture to the sun-soaked hills of Tuscany, where the Sangiovese grape thrives, giving birth to the enchanting Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino wines. Savor the harmonious balance of fruit and earth, a true reflection of Italy's winemaking heritage.
Cross the ocean to the New World, where the vineyards of California, Australia, and South America produce bold and fruit-forward red wines that have garnered international acclaim. Discover the opulence of Napa Valley's Cabernet Sauvignon, the elegance of Australia's Shiraz, or the intensity of Argentina's Malbec.
Uncover the hidden gems of lesser-known wine regions, where passionate winemakers are creating remarkable red wines that surprise and delight. From the hills of Lebanon to the valleys of South Africa, each bottle tells a unique story and offers a taste of the terroir from which it originates.
At Cru, we believe that wine is an invitation to explore the world and its diverse flavors. Our collection of red wines represents a global celebration of craftsmanship, tradition, and the unending pursuit of excellence. Indulge in the remarkable tapestry of flavors, aromas, and textures that red wines offer, and let us guide you on a remarkable journey through the world of wine.
All Red Wines
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Provence | 1 | - |
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£1,394.47 |
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Discover the exquisite flavour of Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2019, crafted with expertise in the treasured terroirs of Provence. This robust red emanates from Domaine de Trevallon, a visionary estate established in 1973 by Eloi Dürrbach, nestling in the heart of the Alpilles mountains. Impeccably vinified, the Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2019 boasts a harmonious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. These grapes, harvested meticulously under the Mediterranean sun, reflect passion and integrity in each drop. In line with biodynamic principles, they grow on limestone rubble and Triassic soil, a testament to Dürrbach’s commitment to sustainable viticulture. The result is a complex, elegant wine, offers a symphony of dark fruits and subtle pepper notes, rounded by a velvety texture and balanced tannins. Unfiltered, this expression of Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2019 provides a sincere experience of Provence, promising a journey on the palate and a compelling finishing note. This wine epitomises natural French winemaking at its finest. |
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Provence | 3 | - |
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£597.12 |
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Taste the exquisite Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2021, a product of Domaine de Trevallon, a notable French winery located in Provence's Alpilles mountains. This exceptional wine showcases the winery's commitment to organic viticulture and the preservation of indigenous grape varieties, with the blend featuring equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The 2021 vintage encapsulates a perfect ripening season aided by diurnal temperature variation that enhanced the fruit's aromatic potential while maintaining fine tannic structure. The wine is traditionally vinified before maturing for up to 24 months in old wooden casks, imparting a gentle touch of oak. Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2021 delivers intense dark fruit flavours infused with subtle notes of fragrant spices and wild herbs reflecting its terroir. A glass of this wine promises a rich and sensational experience, making it the perfect choice for those with discerning palates. Indulge in the brilliance of Provencal terroir with Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
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£135.47 |
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The sophisticated 'Trianon 2017' is a testament to unparalleled artistry in viticulture. This fine red wine, originating from the exquisite vineyards of Bordeaux, France, is exquisite, crafted under the experienced hands of the esteemed wine connoisseur Trianon family. Located in the heart of 'Saint-Julien', the château is revered for its distinguished lineage of premium wines. The 'Trianon 2017' is a meticulous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Ageing within French oak barrels for 18 months yields an elegant palate with subtle balance and enduring finish. Its vibrant ruby colour complements notes of dark chocolate, ripe berries, and a subtle hint of oak lending it to robust structure and depth. Reliable sources, including esteemed wine publications and the Trianon 2017 official website, substantiate the credibility of this formidable vintage. Connoisseurs will savour Trianon 2017, an epitome of fine craftsmanship in the world of distinguished wines. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
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£2,114.44 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
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£2,118.35 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The NV Trilogie was a fantastic wine, a blend of three vintages of declassified fruit from Le Pin. There are two or three different blends, this one comprising 2013, 2014 and 2015. Again, served blind, I stupidly guessed Saint-Émilion! I know that Jacques Thienpont and Fiona Morrison dislike the speculation that shrouds Trilogie due to its connection. Affordability was their original intention, but you cannot fight market forces and the truth is that this is a delicious, surprisingly complex multi-vintage blend. As one of the only people that ever tasted the declassified 2013 Le Pin, serving as a guinea pig for Jacques on one visit, I can vouchsafe that he made far better use of the fruit that year. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£2,225.15 |
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California | 99 | 92 (WA) |
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£291.80 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2017 Trinite Estate Acaibo is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot. It has a medium to deep ruby-purple color and very pretty, youthful nose of violet, warm black cherry compote, black plum, red cherry, redcurrant and aniseed with a streak of iron/graphite and an understated frame of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, it’s very lushly fruited in the mouth, giving up red fruit sparks and oodles of mineral nuance, with firm, chewy tannins and juicy acidity, finishing long. This needs more time in bottle. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£264.80 |
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Treat yourself with the exquisite Trinite Estate Acaibo 2018, a delectable representation of the finest viniculture practices. Each bottle of this lavish blend, a potpourri of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is produced in the renowned Trinité Estate, located in the sun-kissed Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. The estate, applauded globally for its state-of-the-art winemaking techniques, brings forth the rich berry-infused flavours and the elegant finish peculiar to these varietals. The thoughtfully managed vineyard's microclimates and soil types result in an enchanting complexity, providing depth to every sip. The beautifully crafted Trinite Estate Acaibo 2018 embraces a harmonious maturation process in French oak barrels. Its fine-grained tannins combine with multi-layered notes of dark fruit, providing a perfect balance between strength and finesse. Designed for the true aficionado, this wine is indeed a masterpiece, a testament to the winemaker's dedication to perfection. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | - |
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£299.60 |
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Crafted by Trinity Hill, a winery with a reputation for expressive and complex wines, the Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 is an exquisite delight. Enhancing the Hawke’s Bay area's reputation for exceptional Syrah cultivation, this wine echoes Old World cool-climate Syrah at its best. Delicately matured with the finest French oak integration, it results in a superbly balanced wine that doesn’t rely on brute force, but rather elegant fruit concentration and refined tannins. The Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 offers layered aromas of dark plum, ground pepper and exotic florals, with a pencil-lead minerality adding to its complexity. It offers a delightful tension on the palate, with restrained dark fruit flavours, firm but ripe tannins, and a long sophisticated finish. An excellent partner for game and other robust red meat dishes, this Syrah is one of New Zealand's finest. Indulge in the rich depth of Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 and experience exceptional winemaking at its finest. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£521.89 |
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James Suckling (97)A super-polished wine that has a broad array of fruits: raspberry, blackberry and cassis, with white pepper, graphite and a clear whole-bunch lift. The palate has a powerful, focused core of concentrated dark plum and cassis, boldly spicy, then dark chocolate to close. Best from 2019. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 100 (SK) |
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£501.49 |
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Sam Kim Wine Orbit (100)No tasting note available. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 100 (RC) |
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£448.69 |
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Raymond Chan (100)Full, dark, deep ruby-red colour with purple-black hues, near impenetrable. The nose has incredibly intense and penetrating aromas of ripe blackberry fruit with subtle dark raspberry and blue fruit notes, lifted by an array of red, violet and black florals, melded with fine spice elements and a suggestion of black pepper. The aromatic components are seamlessly interwoven and harmonious in presentation. Medium-full bodied, the palate is richly sweet and succulent with ripe, vibrant and lively fruit flavours of blackberries entwined with dark-red and blue fruit notes, along with dark-red, violet and black florals, melded with notes of liquorice, spice and black pepper forming a complex amalgam. The fruit is fine and beautifully concentrated with intensity and depth, the lusciousness balanced by considerable extraction, the tannins very fine-grained and flowery in texture. The acidity is ripe, and softly integrated, and the wine carries with great linearity and drive to a long and sustained finish of black fruits, florals and spices. This Syrah has a remarkably intense and perfumed nose with a beautiful array of floral aromatics, on a rich, succulently sweet black, red and blue fruited palate with considerable, but refined extraction. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 20 (RC) |
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£452.29 |
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Raymond Chan (20)Dark, deep, black-hued ruby-red colour, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is softly fulland voluminous with a very deep and finely with concentrated core with an array of aromatics, showing beautifully ripened blackberry fruit entwined with dark raspberries, harmoniously layered with an array of dark-red and violet florals, together with exotic Asian spice elements, nuances of dark herbs, and a suggestion of black pepper. This has an amazing range of fragrances and aromatics that are expressed without showiness, but plenty of style and harmony. Medium-bodied, the palate is mouthfilling with refined, plush and sweetly rich, ripe and succulent fruit flavours of blackberries and dark raspberries, hints of plums and liquorice, unfolding layers of dark-red and violet florals with exotic spices. This is multi-dimensional and multi faceted in expression. Te fruit is supported by the very finest powdery tannins, but with considerable extract, structure and presence, but is is no way overbearing. The acidity is harmoniously integrated, and the wine carries to a sustained finish of richness. This is a beautifully harmonious and multi-dimensional and complex detailed Syrah of great beauty, finesse and fragrance. Match with the best lamb, beef and venison dishes over the next 10-15 years. 100% Syrah, predominantly MS clone from 20 y.o. vines in the Gimblett Gravels with the inclusion of a small amount of new clone material from hillside plantings behind the winery on Roys Hill (officially not part of the Gimblett Gravels). Fruit all hand-picked, foot-stomped and fermented with 30% whole bunches on average (some lots 100%), adding Viognier skins to 13.0% alc., the wine spending on average 30 days on skins, and aged 15 months in predominantly new French oak barriques and a portion in 5,000 L oak ovals. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 19 (MJ) |
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£903.86 |
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Matthew Jukes (19)The 2017 Homage is a sensational wine, garnering a mighty 19/20 score in my notes and it arrives in the UK this week. No other wine came close to this mark and yet who’d have thought this possible if you digest this wine’s vital statistics? This is a 96% syrah, 4% viognier skins, partial whole bunch, 100% new oak, 12.5% alcohol conundrum and it is bafflingly sublime. Winemakers Warren Gibson and Damian Fischer have turned what could have been a disaster into a work of sheer beauty. “Homage” pays tribute to the late Gérard Jaboulet, who passed away at only 55 years of age back in 1997. I am sure that the man behind the iconic Syrah Hermitage La Chapelle would be bowled over by this extraordinary Trinity Hill creation and would be honoured by the tribute |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 98 (AC) |
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£641.89 |
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Andrew Caillard MW (98)Medium deep crimson. Beautiful pure raspberry strawberry red cherry aromas with espresso/ sage/ white pepper notes. Inky textured wine with dense concentrated raspberry pastille, strawberry fruits, fine silky tannins and roasted chestnut espresso oak. Finishes chalky al dente firm with lovely mineral length and feathery tannin plume. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£212.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2021 Le Cupole (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) is the well-priced entry-level red from one of the most prolific and creative wine estates in Tuscany. Le Cupole is velvety and full-bodied with dark fruit, dried cherry and sweet earth or terracotta. This is an incredible value. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the wine is matured in neutral barrique and cement. Some 100,000 bottles were released. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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£752.47 |
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Vinous (95+)Dark red cherries, plums, smoke new leather, savory herbs, tobacco and spices meld together in the 2012 Magnacosta, Trinoro's 100% Cabernet Franc. Today, the flavors are quite raw and not fully developed, but the wine impresses for its energy, vitality and pure, radiant fruit. Readers need to be patient, but this is a great wine in the making. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£549.58 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Campo di Magnacosta is an intriguing wine. A 100% Cabernet Franc from a tiny 1.5 hectare parcel on an old gravel river bed the Magnacosta is racy, silky and quite rich, as all these wines are. There is terrific aromatic brightness in the 2016, but less in the way of pure varietal Franc notes. Even so, there is something incredibly inviting to the wine. Super-ripe red cherry, pomegranate, mint and rose petal notes add striking shades of nuance through to the persistent finish. I would cellar the 2016 to allow more nuance to develop. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 92 (WE) |
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£291.84 |
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Wine Enthusiast (92)Very firm tannins coming from ripe black fruits give this structured wine, produced by the winemaking team from Château Montrose, a solid, dense feel. The core of dryness is surrounded by rich fruits and bright acidity. The wine presents the possibility of good aging; drink from 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£342.10 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2015 Tronquoy Lalande has a delightful bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light licorice scents that gain vigor with aeration. The palate is balanced and medium-bodied with firm tannins and neatly integrated oak. Tarry black fruit is layered on the finish and leaves a firm grip, suggesting it will require several years before this reaches its drinking window. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 35 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£225.95 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2015 Tronquoy Lalande has a delightful bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light licorice scents that gain vigor with aeration. The palate is balanced and medium-bodied with firm tannins and neatly integrated oak. Tarry black fruit is layered on the finish and leaves a firm grip, suggesting it will require several years before this reaches its drinking window. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93+ (WA) |
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£172.92 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)A blend of 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Tronquoy-Lalande races out of the glass with bright, exuberant scents of Morello cherries, mulberries, warm plums and fresh blackcurrants plus touches of allspice, candied violets and tilled soil. Medium-bodied, the palate is laden with expressive black and red fruits plus loads of floral accents and a wonderfully plush texture, finishing long and fragrant. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WI) |
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£173.63 |
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The Wine Independent (94)The 2019 Tronquoy-Lalande is made from 50% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to offers fragrant notes of rose oil, Indian spices, and licorice over a core of creme de cassis and stewed plums, plus a hint of lavender. The full-bodied palate is firm and sturdy, with grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to match the muscular fruit, finishing long and earthy. |
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Provence | 1 | - |
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£1,130.00 |
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Discover the exquisite flavour of Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2019, crafted with expertise in the treasured terroirs of Provence. This robust red emanates from Domaine de Trevallon, a visionary estate established in 1973 by Eloi Dürrbach, nestling in the heart of the Alpilles mountains. Impeccably vinified, the Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2019 boasts a harmonious blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. These grapes, harvested meticulously under the Mediterranean sun, reflect passion and integrity in each drop. In line with biodynamic principles, they grow on limestone rubble and Triassic soil, a testament to Dürrbach’s commitment to sustainable viticulture. The result is a complex, elegant wine, offers a symphony of dark fruits and subtle pepper notes, rounded by a velvety texture and balanced tannins. Unfiltered, this expression of Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2019 provides a sincere experience of Provence, promising a journey on the palate and a compelling finishing note. This wine epitomises natural French winemaking at its finest. |
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Provence | 3 | - |
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£479.00 |
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Taste the exquisite Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2021, a product of Domaine de Trevallon, a notable French winery located in Provence's Alpilles mountains. This exceptional wine showcases the winery's commitment to organic viticulture and the preservation of indigenous grape varieties, with the blend featuring equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The 2021 vintage encapsulates a perfect ripening season aided by diurnal temperature variation that enhanced the fruit's aromatic potential while maintaining fine tannic structure. The wine is traditionally vinified before maturing for up to 24 months in old wooden casks, imparting a gentle touch of oak. Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2021 delivers intense dark fruit flavours infused with subtle notes of fragrant spices and wild herbs reflecting its terroir. A glass of this wine promises a rich and sensational experience, making it the perfect choice for those with discerning palates. Indulge in the brilliance of Provencal terroir with Trevallon Alpilles Rouge 2021. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | - |
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£106.00 |
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The sophisticated 'Trianon 2017' is a testament to unparalleled artistry in viticulture. This fine red wine, originating from the exquisite vineyards of Bordeaux, France, is exquisite, crafted under the experienced hands of the esteemed wine connoisseur Trianon family. Located in the heart of 'Saint-Julien', the château is revered for its distinguished lineage of premium wines. The 'Trianon 2017' is a meticulous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Ageing within French oak barrels for 18 months yields an elegant palate with subtle balance and enduring finish. Its vibrant ruby colour complements notes of dark chocolate, ripe berries, and a subtle hint of oak lending it to robust structure and depth. Reliable sources, including esteemed wine publications and the Trianon 2017 official website, substantiate the credibility of this formidable vintage. Connoisseurs will savour Trianon 2017, an epitome of fine craftsmanship in the world of distinguished wines. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | - |
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£1,746.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,746.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (91)The NV Trilogie was a fantastic wine, a blend of three vintages of declassified fruit from Le Pin. There are two or three different blends, this one comprising 2013, 2014 and 2015. Again, served blind, I stupidly guessed Saint-Émilion! I know that Jacques Thienpont and Fiona Morrison dislike the speculation that shrouds Trilogie due to its connection. Affordability was their original intention, but you cannot fight market forces and the truth is that this is a delicious, surprisingly complex multi-vintage blend. As one of the only people that ever tasted the declassified 2013 Le Pin, serving as a guinea pig for Jacques on one visit, I can vouchsafe that he made far better use of the fruit that year. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£1,835.00 |
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California | 99 | 92 (WA) |
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£222.50 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2017 Trinite Estate Acaibo is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot. It has a medium to deep ruby-purple color and very pretty, youthful nose of violet, warm black cherry compote, black plum, red cherry, redcurrant and aniseed with a streak of iron/graphite and an understated frame of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, it’s very lushly fruited in the mouth, giving up red fruit sparks and oodles of mineral nuance, with firm, chewy tannins and juicy acidity, finishing long. This needs more time in bottle. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£200.00 |
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Treat yourself with the exquisite Trinite Estate Acaibo 2018, a delectable representation of the finest viniculture practices. Each bottle of this lavish blend, a potpourri of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is produced in the renowned Trinité Estate, located in the sun-kissed Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California. The estate, applauded globally for its state-of-the-art winemaking techniques, brings forth the rich berry-infused flavours and the elegant finish peculiar to these varietals. The thoughtfully managed vineyard's microclimates and soil types result in an enchanting complexity, providing depth to every sip. The beautifully crafted Trinite Estate Acaibo 2018 embraces a harmonious maturation process in French oak barrels. Its fine-grained tannins combine with multi-layered notes of dark fruit, providing a perfect balance between strength and finesse. Designed for the true aficionado, this wine is indeed a masterpiece, a testament to the winemaker's dedication to perfection. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | - |
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£229.00 |
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Crafted by Trinity Hill, a winery with a reputation for expressive and complex wines, the Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 is an exquisite delight. Enhancing the Hawke’s Bay area's reputation for exceptional Syrah cultivation, this wine echoes Old World cool-climate Syrah at its best. Delicately matured with the finest French oak integration, it results in a superbly balanced wine that doesn’t rely on brute force, but rather elegant fruit concentration and refined tannins. The Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 offers layered aromas of dark plum, ground pepper and exotic florals, with a pencil-lead minerality adding to its complexity. It offers a delightful tension on the palate, with restrained dark fruit flavours, firm but ripe tannins, and a long sophisticated finish. An excellent partner for game and other robust red meat dishes, this Syrah is one of New Zealand's finest. Indulge in the rich depth of Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020 and experience exceptional winemaking at its finest. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£417.00 |
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James Suckling (97)A super-polished wine that has a broad array of fruits: raspberry, blackberry and cassis, with white pepper, graphite and a clear whole-bunch lift. The palate has a powerful, focused core of concentrated dark plum and cassis, boldly spicy, then dark chocolate to close. Best from 2019. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 100 (SK) |
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£400.00 |
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Sam Kim Wine Orbit (100)No tasting note available. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 100 (RC) |
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£356.00 |
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Raymond Chan (100)Full, dark, deep ruby-red colour with purple-black hues, near impenetrable. The nose has incredibly intense and penetrating aromas of ripe blackberry fruit with subtle dark raspberry and blue fruit notes, lifted by an array of red, violet and black florals, melded with fine spice elements and a suggestion of black pepper. The aromatic components are seamlessly interwoven and harmonious in presentation. Medium-full bodied, the palate is richly sweet and succulent with ripe, vibrant and lively fruit flavours of blackberries entwined with dark-red and blue fruit notes, along with dark-red, violet and black florals, melded with notes of liquorice, spice and black pepper forming a complex amalgam. The fruit is fine and beautifully concentrated with intensity and depth, the lusciousness balanced by considerable extraction, the tannins very fine-grained and flowery in texture. The acidity is ripe, and softly integrated, and the wine carries with great linearity and drive to a long and sustained finish of black fruits, florals and spices. This Syrah has a remarkably intense and perfumed nose with a beautiful array of floral aromatics, on a rich, succulently sweet black, red and blue fruited palate with considerable, but refined extraction. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 20 (RC) |
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£359.00 |
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Raymond Chan (20)Dark, deep, black-hued ruby-red colour, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is softly fulland voluminous with a very deep and finely with concentrated core with an array of aromatics, showing beautifully ripened blackberry fruit entwined with dark raspberries, harmoniously layered with an array of dark-red and violet florals, together with exotic Asian spice elements, nuances of dark herbs, and a suggestion of black pepper. This has an amazing range of fragrances and aromatics that are expressed without showiness, but plenty of style and harmony. Medium-bodied, the palate is mouthfilling with refined, plush and sweetly rich, ripe and succulent fruit flavours of blackberries and dark raspberries, hints of plums and liquorice, unfolding layers of dark-red and violet florals with exotic spices. This is multi-dimensional and multi faceted in expression. Te fruit is supported by the very finest powdery tannins, but with considerable extract, structure and presence, but is is no way overbearing. The acidity is harmoniously integrated, and the wine carries to a sustained finish of richness. This is a beautifully harmonious and multi-dimensional and complex detailed Syrah of great beauty, finesse and fragrance. Match with the best lamb, beef and venison dishes over the next 10-15 years. 100% Syrah, predominantly MS clone from 20 y.o. vines in the Gimblett Gravels with the inclusion of a small amount of new clone material from hillside plantings behind the winery on Roys Hill (officially not part of the Gimblett Gravels). Fruit all hand-picked, foot-stomped and fermented with 30% whole bunches on average (some lots 100%), adding Viognier skins to 13.0% alc., the wine spending on average 30 days on skins, and aged 15 months in predominantly new French oak barriques and a portion in 5,000 L oak ovals. |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 19 (MJ) |
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£736.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19)The 2017 Homage is a sensational wine, garnering a mighty 19/20 score in my notes and it arrives in the UK this week. No other wine came close to this mark and yet who’d have thought this possible if you digest this wine’s vital statistics? This is a 96% syrah, 4% viognier skins, partial whole bunch, 100% new oak, 12.5% alcohol conundrum and it is bafflingly sublime. Winemakers Warren Gibson and Damian Fischer have turned what could have been a disaster into a work of sheer beauty. “Homage” pays tribute to the late Gérard Jaboulet, who passed away at only 55 years of age back in 1997. I am sure that the man behind the iconic Syrah Hermitage La Chapelle would be bowled over by this extraordinary Trinity Hill creation and would be honoured by the tribute |
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Hawke's Bay | 1 | 98 (AC) |
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£517.00 |
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Andrew Caillard MW (98)Medium deep crimson. Beautiful pure raspberry strawberry red cherry aromas with espresso/ sage/ white pepper notes. Inky textured wine with dense concentrated raspberry pastille, strawberry fruits, fine silky tannins and roasted chestnut espresso oak. Finishes chalky al dente firm with lovely mineral length and feathery tannin plume. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2021 Le Cupole (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) is the well-priced entry-level red from one of the most prolific and creative wine estates in Tuscany. Le Cupole is velvety and full-bodied with dark fruit, dried cherry and sweet earth or terracotta. This is an incredible value. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the wine is matured in neutral barrique and cement. Some 100,000 bottles were released. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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£595.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Dark red cherries, plums, smoke new leather, savory herbs, tobacco and spices meld together in the 2012 Magnacosta, Trinoro's 100% Cabernet Franc. Today, the flavors are quite raw and not fully developed, but the wine impresses for its energy, vitality and pure, radiant fruit. Readers need to be patient, but this is a great wine in the making. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£438.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Campo di Magnacosta is an intriguing wine. A 100% Cabernet Franc from a tiny 1.5 hectare parcel on an old gravel river bed the Magnacosta is racy, silky and quite rich, as all these wines are. There is terrific aromatic brightness in the 2016, but less in the way of pure varietal Franc notes. Even so, there is something incredibly inviting to the wine. Super-ripe red cherry, pomegranate, mint and rose petal notes add striking shades of nuance through to the persistent finish. I would cellar the 2016 to allow more nuance to develop. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 92 (WE) |
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£206.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (92)Very firm tannins coming from ripe black fruits give this structured wine, produced by the winemaking team from Château Montrose, a solid, dense feel. The core of dryness is surrounded by rich fruits and bright acidity. The wine presents the possibility of good aging; drink from 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£246.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2015 Tronquoy Lalande has a delightful bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light licorice scents that gain vigor with aeration. The palate is balanced and medium-bodied with firm tannins and neatly integrated oak. Tarry black fruit is layered on the finish and leaves a firm grip, suggesting it will require several years before this reaches its drinking window. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 35 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£169.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2015 Tronquoy Lalande has a delightful bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light licorice scents that gain vigor with aeration. The palate is balanced and medium-bodied with firm tannins and neatly integrated oak. Tarry black fruit is layered on the finish and leaves a firm grip, suggesting it will require several years before this reaches its drinking window. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93+ (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (93+)A blend of 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Tronquoy-Lalande races out of the glass with bright, exuberant scents of Morello cherries, mulberries, warm plums and fresh blackcurrants plus touches of allspice, candied violets and tilled soil. Medium-bodied, the palate is laden with expressive black and red fruits plus loads of floral accents and a wonderfully plush texture, finishing long and fragrant. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WI) |
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The Wine Independent (94)The 2019 Tronquoy-Lalande is made from 50% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to offers fragrant notes of rose oil, Indian spices, and licorice over a core of creme de cassis and stewed plums, plus a hint of lavender. The full-bodied palate is firm and sturdy, with grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to match the muscular fruit, finishing long and earthy. |
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