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Wine In Stock
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Jura | 3 | - |
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£260.44 |
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Experience the exceptional maturity of the Rolet Arbois Pinot Noir 1985, a captivating product of fine French winemaking. Crafted by esteemed viticulturists at Maison Rolet Père & Fils, this delectable vintage originates from the Arbois appellation in Jura. This verdant region is esteemed for its unique soil composition and microclimate that cultivate distinct aromatic profiles in its wines. Handpicked from mature vines, the Pinot Noir grapes have been nurtured on marl and limestone slopes, imparting a minerality that balances the wine's robust fruit character. After a prolonged maceration, the Rolet Arbois Pinot Noir 1985 underwent a barrel aging process, enhancing the wine's complexity and depth of flavour. With earthy notes of wild strawberry and sour cherry playing off subtle hints of vanilla and spice, this wine embodies the supreme craftsmanship synonymous with Rolet. Indulge in the sensory journey that is the Rolet Arbois Pinot Noir 1985. |
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Jura | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£290.69 |
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Revel in the charm of a true French classic, the Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1979. This esteemed gem is an exceptional yield from the Jura region, meticulously curated by the Rolet family. The Rolet estate, one of the most esteemed in Jura, blends ancestral know-how with modern wine-making techniques. The Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1979 exemplifies the depth and balance achieved from old vine Poulsard grapes. Vineyard cultivation and harvesting are done by hand, respecting historical tradition, showcasing the fruit's expressive purity. The vintage was aged in oak barrels, enhancing its structure, adding rich, complex, spicy notes. Resulting is a wine with a striking red-fruit fragrance, delicate tannins, and exceptional longevity. The Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1979 comes dressed in ruby red, revealing garnet hues, a testament to its respected age. The soul of Jura in a bottle, this wine is the very definition of French refinement. |
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Jura | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£380.44 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1990, a wine crafted with the precise finesse only a seasoned connoisseur can appreciate. Artfully aged since 1990, this French gem hails from the heart of Jura's renowned Arbois AOC, reflecting the organic, rich soils and idyllic climate that characterise the region. The producers, Domaine Rolet Père & Fils, uphold a reverenced tradition steeped in fine winemaking techniques. This spectacular example of Poulsard reflects their devotion, displaying a striking ruby-red hue and delicate cherry and redcurrant aromas, woven artfully with underlying notes of spices and old rose. Handpicked from vines averaging 70 years of age, the grapes are meticulously vinified using time-honoured techniques, carefully ensuring the balance between the fruit's natural acidity and intense flavour. Experiencing the distinctive Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1990 is a sensual journey mapped out by masters of the craft. |
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Jura | 3 | - |
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£279.89 |
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Hailing from the esteemed Rolet Père et Fils in Jura, the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1982 is a standout French vin de garde. Known for favouring traditional viticulture, the Rolet family meticulously nurtured this Trousseau grape vintage in the heart of the Arbois appellation. The result? An exquisite spirit that brims with age yet radiates vitality. Renowned for its rarely paralleled concentration, this ruby-hued ensemble is lusciously tantalising. With each sip, this Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1982 unravels layers of black cherry and spicy notes, testifying to its storied maturity. Rounded out by a whisper of violet, balance is found in its harmonious palatal journey. A testament to Rolet's unwavering commitment to quality. Crafted traditionally in the Maison du Vigneron, the largest grower in Jura, France. The Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1982 exemplifies their distinguished method - a superb fusion of rigorous practices and patient maturation to nurture the wine's unique character. |
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Jura | 4 | - |
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£254.69 |
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Embodying elegance and grace, Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985 is a delectable vintage hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Rolet Père et Fils. Situated in the heart of France's Jura region, this esteemed producer crafts exquisite wines that truly encapsulate the rich terroir. The Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985, specifically, shines with complexity and depth. This wine features alluring characteristics of the noble Trousseau grape, delivering a subtle red fruit profile with an undercurrent of spice. Raised using traditional winemaking techniques, the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985 demonstrates considerable balance and structure, achieved through meticulous vinification. Ensuing from a superior growing season with favourable climatic conditions, 1985 was an impeccable year for Jura reds. Renowned for their intricate nurturing of the vineyards, Rolet Père et Fils's commitment shines through in this exceptional Trousseau. Indulge in the remarkable sophistication of the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985, an undeniable testament to world-class French winemaking. |
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Jura | 4 | - |
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£264.29 |
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Revered for its impeccable provenance, the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1987 is a wine of extraordinary sophistication. It's crafted in the French Arbois, the oldest Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, where the Rolet family has been harvesting on their estate since the 1920s. The Rolet's are dedicated to perpetuating traditional production methods, expressing unique terroir characteristics in each vintage. This remarkable bottle showcases the Trousseau grape's distinct qualities, meticulously fermented and aged in oak. Such painstaking methods give this 1987 vintage a plush texture, layered with robust flavours of red fruit, yesteryear spices, and a hint of earthen truffle. A finely balanced acidity complements its complex structure, ensuring a promising ageing potential. The Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1987 reflects stellar boutique winemaking, a perfect embodiment of single-vineyard expression. It's a jewel in the crown of the Jura wine region, a true wine lover's treasure. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£963.62 |
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A collaboration between winemakers Jess Jackson and Pierre Seillan, Vérité was launched with the aim of creating wines from Sonoma that could rival that of Pétrus. Since its inaugural vintage in 1998, Vérité has achieved colossal success, including being awarded seven 100 point scores from Robert M. Parker Jr. Guided by Pierre Seillan’s micro-cru philosophy and over 50 years of experience, Vérité produces 3 blends – La Joie, La Muse and La Désir, from a myriad of over 50 distinct plots spread across 4 appellations across Sonoma - namely Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Bennet Valley AVAs. It contains one bottle of each: 1x75cl La Joie 2013 - 100 Points | Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) 1x75cl La Muse 2013 - 100 Points | Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) 1x75cl La Désir 2013 - 99 Points | Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) |
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California | 1 | 100 |
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£1,779.62 |
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A collaboration between winemakers Jess Jackson and Pierre Seillan, Vérité was launched with the aim of creating wines from Sonoma that could rival that of Pétrus. Since its inaugural vintage in 1998, Vérité has achieved colossal success, including being awarded seven 100 point scores from Robert M. Parker Jr. Guided by Pierre Seillan’s micro-cru philosophy and over 50 years of experience, Vérité produces 3 blends – La Joie, La Muse and La Désir, from a myriad of over 50 distinct plots spread across 4 appellations across Sonoma - namely Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Bennet Valley AVAs.
More Info
It contains one bottle of each: 1x75cl La Joie 2015 - 99 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate)
1x75cl La Muse 2015 - 97 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate)
1x75cl La Désir 2015 - 100 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£963.62 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (La Muse) (100)Including the highest percentage of Merlot (at the moment anyway), the 2016 La Muse checks in as 93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec that spent 15-16 months in roughly 90% new French oak. This magical wine shows how good Merlot (and Sonoma) can be and offers extraordinary notes of crushed violets, spring flowers, scorched earth, graphite, black cherries, and crème de cassis. As elegant and seamless as they come, it’s full-bodied, perfectly balanced, has an incredible spine of acidity and tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. It has the class and purity to drink well even today, but it’s not going to hit prime time for at least another decade and will keep for 3-4 decades. Bravo! |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,203.62 |
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Containing 1 bottle each of: Vérité La Muse 2018 | 100 WA, 99 JD Vérité La Joie 2018 | 98 WA, 98+ JD Vérité Le Désir 2018 | 97+ WA, 98+ JD |
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California | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,789.24 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2012 La Joie, which is a blend of 76% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, blew me away. A profound effort, with 55% of it coming from Hillsides in Alexander Valley, 31% from Knights Valley and the balance from Chalk Hill, the wine shows great minerality, oodles of crme de cassis fruit, incense, licorice, crushed rock, and a provocative full-throttle mouthfeel. A wine of great intensity, purity and equilibrium, this definitely begs for 4-7 years of bottle aging and should drink well for at least 30+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,837.24 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2013 La Joie, which is 46% from Knights Valley, 32% from Chalk Hill and 22% from Alexander Valley, is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Showing loads of graphite, cedar wood, charcoal, crème de cassis and forest floor, this may well turn out to be a 50+-year wine. It tastes like a great first-growth Pauillac and has an amazing amount of complexity and richness. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£775.22 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2014 La Muse (2,800 cases ) is a legendary effort. The wine offers an opaque purple color and a gorgeous nose of lead pencil shavings, blackberry, incense, Asian spice, cocoa, plum, and a touch of chocolate and barrique. On the palate, more cassis and blackberry come to the forefront. The wine is unctuous, with adequate acidity and a stunning energy underneath the massive fruit and body. This is a spectacularly fragrant and, at the same time, dense wine, with enough structure (somewhat surprising in this vintage) to last 35-45+ years. The final blend was 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,789.24 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2012 Le Desir (64% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec) reminds me of a young vintage of Ausone, such as 2005. The wine has amazing minerality and an explosive blueberry nose intermixed with blackberries, new saddle leather, charcoal and camphor. It is full-bodied, with espresso notes emerging on the palate. There are 1,900 cases of this super-endowed, prodigious wine that should drink well for 35-40 years. How fun it would be for mega-millionaires to put this in a blind tasting of a great vintage of Ausone in 10, 20 or 30 years from now. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£723.62 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2014 Le Désir (53% Cabernet Franc, 21% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec) has an inky purple color and a sweet kiss of chocolate, black truffle, forest floor, black raspberry and black currants. Opulent, but again structured and super-dense and pure, this is another massively concentrated wine meant for the long haul (and for our grandchildren). Give it 4-6 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 35-40 years. Remarkably, Pierre Seillan told me that 2014, while a drought year, was not actually that hot in the micro-terroirs he was working, but in terms of quality, it turned out to be the most surprisingly positive vintage he’s ever witnessed. |
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Jura | 3 | - |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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Experience the exceptional maturity of the Rolet Arbois Pinot Noir 1985, a captivating product of fine French winemaking. Crafted by esteemed viticulturists at Maison Rolet Père & Fils, this delectable vintage originates from the Arbois appellation in Jura. This verdant region is esteemed for its unique soil composition and microclimate that cultivate distinct aromatic profiles in its wines. Handpicked from mature vines, the Pinot Noir grapes have been nurtured on marl and limestone slopes, imparting a minerality that balances the wine's robust fruit character. After a prolonged maceration, the Rolet Arbois Pinot Noir 1985 underwent a barrel aging process, enhancing the wine's complexity and depth of flavour. With earthy notes of wild strawberry and sour cherry playing off subtle hints of vanilla and spice, this wine embodies the supreme craftsmanship synonymous with Rolet. Indulge in the sensory journey that is the Rolet Arbois Pinot Noir 1985. |
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Jura | 2 | - |
In Bond
£223.00 |
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Revel in the charm of a true French classic, the Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1979. This esteemed gem is an exceptional yield from the Jura region, meticulously curated by the Rolet family. The Rolet estate, one of the most esteemed in Jura, blends ancestral know-how with modern wine-making techniques. The Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1979 exemplifies the depth and balance achieved from old vine Poulsard grapes. Vineyard cultivation and harvesting are done by hand, respecting historical tradition, showcasing the fruit's expressive purity. The vintage was aged in oak barrels, enhancing its structure, adding rich, complex, spicy notes. Resulting is a wine with a striking red-fruit fragrance, delicate tannins, and exceptional longevity. The Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1979 comes dressed in ruby red, revealing garnet hues, a testament to its respected age. The soul of Jura in a bottle, this wine is the very definition of French refinement. |
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Jura | 2 | - |
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£301.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1990, a wine crafted with the precise finesse only a seasoned connoisseur can appreciate. Artfully aged since 1990, this French gem hails from the heart of Jura's renowned Arbois AOC, reflecting the organic, rich soils and idyllic climate that characterise the region. The producers, Domaine Rolet Père & Fils, uphold a reverenced tradition steeped in fine winemaking techniques. This spectacular example of Poulsard reflects their devotion, displaying a striking ruby-red hue and delicate cherry and redcurrant aromas, woven artfully with underlying notes of spices and old rose. Handpicked from vines averaging 70 years of age, the grapes are meticulously vinified using time-honoured techniques, carefully ensuring the balance between the fruit's natural acidity and intense flavour. Experiencing the distinctive Rolet Arbois Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 1990 is a sensual journey mapped out by masters of the craft. |
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Jura | 3 | - |
In Bond
£214.00 |
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Hailing from the esteemed Rolet Père et Fils in Jura, the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1982 is a standout French vin de garde. Known for favouring traditional viticulture, the Rolet family meticulously nurtured this Trousseau grape vintage in the heart of the Arbois appellation. The result? An exquisite spirit that brims with age yet radiates vitality. Renowned for its rarely paralleled concentration, this ruby-hued ensemble is lusciously tantalising. With each sip, this Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1982 unravels layers of black cherry and spicy notes, testifying to its storied maturity. Rounded out by a whisper of violet, balance is found in its harmonious palatal journey. A testament to Rolet's unwavering commitment to quality. Crafted traditionally in the Maison du Vigneron, the largest grower in Jura, France. The Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1982 exemplifies their distinguished method - a superb fusion of rigorous practices and patient maturation to nurture the wine's unique character. |
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Jura | 4 | - |
In Bond
£193.00 |
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Embodying elegance and grace, Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985 is a delectable vintage hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Rolet Père et Fils. Situated in the heart of France's Jura region, this esteemed producer crafts exquisite wines that truly encapsulate the rich terroir. The Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985, specifically, shines with complexity and depth. This wine features alluring characteristics of the noble Trousseau grape, delivering a subtle red fruit profile with an undercurrent of spice. Raised using traditional winemaking techniques, the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985 demonstrates considerable balance and structure, achieved through meticulous vinification. Ensuing from a superior growing season with favourable climatic conditions, 1985 was an impeccable year for Jura reds. Renowned for their intricate nurturing of the vineyards, Rolet Père et Fils's commitment shines through in this exceptional Trousseau. Indulge in the remarkable sophistication of the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1985, an undeniable testament to world-class French winemaking. |
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Jura | 4 | - |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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Revered for its impeccable provenance, the Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1987 is a wine of extraordinary sophistication. It's crafted in the French Arbois, the oldest Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, where the Rolet family has been harvesting on their estate since the 1920s. The Rolet's are dedicated to perpetuating traditional production methods, expressing unique terroir characteristics in each vintage. This remarkable bottle showcases the Trousseau grape's distinct qualities, meticulously fermented and aged in oak. Such painstaking methods give this 1987 vintage a plush texture, layered with robust flavours of red fruit, yesteryear spices, and a hint of earthen truffle. A finely balanced acidity complements its complex structure, ensuring a promising ageing potential. The Rolet Arbois Trousseau 1987 reflects stellar boutique winemaking, a perfect embodiment of single-vineyard expression. It's a jewel in the crown of the Jura wine region, a true wine lover's treasure. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£795.00 |
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A collaboration between winemakers Jess Jackson and Pierre Seillan, Vérité was launched with the aim of creating wines from Sonoma that could rival that of Pétrus. Since its inaugural vintage in 1998, Vérité has achieved colossal success, including being awarded seven 100 point scores from Robert M. Parker Jr. Guided by Pierre Seillan’s micro-cru philosophy and over 50 years of experience, Vérité produces 3 blends – La Joie, La Muse and La Désir, from a myriad of over 50 distinct plots spread across 4 appellations across Sonoma - namely Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Bennet Valley AVAs. It contains one bottle of each: 1x75cl La Joie 2013 - 100 Points | Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) 1x75cl La Muse 2013 - 100 Points | Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) 1x75cl La Désir 2013 - 99 Points | Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Wine Advocate) |
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California | 1 | 100 |
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£1,475.00 |
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A collaboration between winemakers Jess Jackson and Pierre Seillan, Vérité was launched with the aim of creating wines from Sonoma that could rival that of Pétrus. Since its inaugural vintage in 1998, Vérité has achieved colossal success, including being awarded seven 100 point scores from Robert M. Parker Jr. Guided by Pierre Seillan’s micro-cru philosophy and over 50 years of experience, Vérité produces 3 blends – La Joie, La Muse and La Désir, from a myriad of over 50 distinct plots spread across 4 appellations across Sonoma - namely Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Bennet Valley AVAs.
More Info
It contains one bottle of each: 1x75cl La Joie 2015 - 99 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate)
1x75cl La Muse 2015 - 97 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate)
1x75cl La Désir 2015 - 100 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£795.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (La Muse) (100)Including the highest percentage of Merlot (at the moment anyway), the 2016 La Muse checks in as 93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec that spent 15-16 months in roughly 90% new French oak. This magical wine shows how good Merlot (and Sonoma) can be and offers extraordinary notes of crushed violets, spring flowers, scorched earth, graphite, black cherries, and crème de cassis. As elegant and seamless as they come, it’s full-bodied, perfectly balanced, has an incredible spine of acidity and tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. It has the class and purity to drink well even today, but it’s not going to hit prime time for at least another decade and will keep for 3-4 decades. Bravo! |
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California | 1 | - |
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£995.00 |
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Containing 1 bottle each of: Vérité La Muse 2018 | 100 WA, 99 JD Vérité La Joie 2018 | 98 WA, 98+ JD Vérité Le Désir 2018 | 97+ WA, 98+ JD |
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California | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,475.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2012 La Joie, which is a blend of 76% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, blew me away. A profound effort, with 55% of it coming from Hillsides in Alexander Valley, 31% from Knights Valley and the balance from Chalk Hill, the wine shows great minerality, oodles of crme de cassis fruit, incense, licorice, crushed rock, and a provocative full-throttle mouthfeel. A wine of great intensity, purity and equilibrium, this definitely begs for 4-7 years of bottle aging and should drink well for at least 30+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,515.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2013 La Joie, which is 46% from Knights Valley, 32% from Chalk Hill and 22% from Alexander Valley, is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Showing loads of graphite, cedar wood, charcoal, crème de cassis and forest floor, this may well turn out to be a 50+-year wine. It tastes like a great first-growth Pauillac and has an amazing amount of complexity and richness. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£638.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2014 La Muse (2,800 cases ) is a legendary effort. The wine offers an opaque purple color and a gorgeous nose of lead pencil shavings, blackberry, incense, Asian spice, cocoa, plum, and a touch of chocolate and barrique. On the palate, more cassis and blackberry come to the forefront. The wine is unctuous, with adequate acidity and a stunning energy underneath the massive fruit and body. This is a spectacularly fragrant and, at the same time, dense wine, with enough structure (somewhat surprising in this vintage) to last 35-45+ years. The final blend was 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,475.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2012 Le Desir (64% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec) reminds me of a young vintage of Ausone, such as 2005. The wine has amazing minerality and an explosive blueberry nose intermixed with blackberries, new saddle leather, charcoal and camphor. It is full-bodied, with espresso notes emerging on the palate. There are 1,900 cases of this super-endowed, prodigious wine that should drink well for 35-40 years. How fun it would be for mega-millionaires to put this in a blind tasting of a great vintage of Ausone in 10, 20 or 30 years from now. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£595.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2014 Le Désir (53% Cabernet Franc, 21% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec) has an inky purple color and a sweet kiss of chocolate, black truffle, forest floor, black raspberry and black currants. Opulent, but again structured and super-dense and pure, this is another massively concentrated wine meant for the long haul (and for our grandchildren). Give it 4-6 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 35-40 years. Remarkably, Pierre Seillan told me that 2014, while a drought year, was not actually that hot in the micro-terroirs he was working, but in terms of quality, it turned out to be the most surprisingly positive vintage he’s ever witnessed. |
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