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Wine In Stock
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)A more reductive, meaty, backward effort than normal, the 2018 Saint Joseph Les Granits is all Syrah that comes from unquestionably one of the top terroirs in Saint-Joseph. It was vinified in concrete tanks and aged in a mix of barrels and demi-muids, 20% being new. It blossoms with air and reveals an almost Hermitage-like class and minerality, with killer crème de cassis and black raspberry fruits supported by loads of smoked game, saddle leather, crushed stone, barbecue smoke, garrigue, and violet-like aromas and flavors. Just incredible on the palate as well, with medium to full-bodied richness, awesome tannins, and a liquid rock-like minerality, this tour de force from Saint-Joseph ranks with the finest vintage of this cuvée ever made and matches the 2015, although it shows a very different style. It should be snatched up by readers. It will need 3-5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly over the following 20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)A killer wine as always, the 2018 Saint Joseph Les Granits Blanc reveals a medium gold color as well as powerful notes of white currants, toasted spices, brioche, quince, and crushed rock. With beautiful richness, medium to full body, no hard edges and a great finish, it's consistently one of the great whites in the appellation. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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Wine Advocate (98+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. It was aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months. The alcohol weighed in at 14.5%. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out of the gate with bold expressions of warm cassis, wild blueberries and black raspberries, plus hints of chocolate box, menthol, tapenade, smoked meats and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is bursting with vibrant black fruits, framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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Wine Spectator (96)A textbook blanc de blancs in a relatively opulent style, with ample grilled nut, brioche and spice character alongside classic flavors of poached apricot, kumquat, oyster shell and lemon blossom. This rich profile is well-defined by racy acidity, sleek and well-cut, driving the long, lacy finish. A beauty. Drink now through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,500 cases made, 185 cases imported. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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As an expert connoisseur, I can confidently present the Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut 2018, a superb representation of Alexandre Chartogne's labour of love. This enticing wine, from the esteemed Champagne region of France, has set a new benchmark in quality. Chartogne-Taillet, an artisan domain steeped in history, cultivates the Les Couarres vineyard with meticulous care, yielding this exquisitely crafted Extra Brut. This 2018 vintage embodies the sensation of perfect ripeness intertwined with the unmistakable terroir of Merfy. The unique, limestone-enriched soil influences the wine's distinctive minerality, while the blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lends remarkable freshness. Throughout its creation process, the Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut 2018 undergoes traditional vinification in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity and longevity. Full-bodied, with a crisp, elegant finish, this wine lends itself to a myriad of culinary pairings. Savour the Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut 2018; a toast to the finest form of viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£474.04 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Meursault Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru has a clean and precise bouquet. Understated at first, it opens with crushed rock, white flowers and touches of citrus fruit. It appears to build in intensity. The palate is quite oaky on the entry, although that should be subsumed with time. Good substance, slightly reductive, yet judiciously spiced with ample depth on the satisfying finish. Great potential. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru is very harmonious on the nose. Yellow flowers, Japanese yuzu, quince and orange zest open with aeration whilst maintaining superb focus. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with a welcome bitter lemon note that upholds tension and salinity on the finish. I like where this Perrières is going - one to watch. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)If awards were given out for sensuality, this gem would take the trophy. Incredibly sexy, with its velvet drenched textures, silky tannins and opulent personality, this wine stands out in a crowd. The nose, with its aromatic display of flowers, plums, cherries, espresso, licorice, dark cocoa and oyster shell is compelling. The seamless finish crosses the 60 second mark with its non-stop display of concentrated, perfectly ripe, dark sweet, red fruits, chocolate, licorice and spice. If you can afford it, it is a wine you should have in your cellar and you'll want to age this for at least 15 years before popping a bottle. The wine was made using 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% ABV. This wine is a legend in the making. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£379.24 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in small lots in 3,000- to 8,000-liter tanks and matured 40% in 225-liter oak barrels, 40% in 400-liter oak barrels and the remaining 20% in 2,500-liter oak vats for 13 months. Ninety percent of the oak used was French and the rest a blend of Austrian, Slovenian and German oak, 50% of it new. 2018 has been one of the best vintages in recent times in Mendoza, and the wine shows it. It's a cooler vintage, and the wine has improved in freshness and elegance without losing any clout. It's 14.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.73. This is young, juicy, elegant and balanced and still has some herbal and toasted notes; it's medium to full-bodied, with the creamy and luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, ultra fine tannins and a long, dry and precise finish. It's still undeveloped and seems to have all the components and the balance between them for a long and positive development in bottle. With wines like this, I sometimes wish I had a time machine so I could see them in 20 years from now... I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted. 100,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£469.24 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Barolo Mosconi shows all the gravitas and natural darkness of this site, but in miniature. Black cherry, plum, gravel, smoke, crushed rocks and incense fill out the layers. There is plenty of Mosconi muscle, even if the volume of the best years isn't there. |
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Emilia Romagna | 1 | - |
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Le Lucciole is an elevated version of Predappio, sourcing from the 0.8 hectare parcel of Raggio Brusa vineyard. Perched at the lofty altitude of 350 meters, this vineyard is unique in its East-facing situation and poor soils. 100% Sangiovese, this is a very special Italian born-and-bred wine of sensational quality.
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The 2018 is a genuine representation of the gracefully balanced vintage. While it offers a welcoming freshness and acidity, there is also a superb concentration to support the wine to cellar in the long term. Production is ultra-limited, only 5,000 bottles were produced. |
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Emilia Romagna | 2 | - |
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Clear bright ruby colour, the nose is driven by intense crunchy fruits together with floral aromas and the palate is characterised by silky tannins balanced with nice acidity and a long and fresh elegant finish.
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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A wine that punches well above its weight, challenging many a cru La Morra for elegance, balance and longevity in its structure, this is a well-made wine that offers an eloquent insight in to the charms of this most elegant of terroirs making up the patchwork quilt of Barolo. Fine, juicy red and black berry fruit and a subtle floral bitterness to the palate make this essential reading for the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£264.04 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru, blended from six parcels, is pure, focused and taut, all while expressing the natural richness of the year. Lemon confit, white flowers, white pepper, mint and a kiss of French oak add striking aromatic top notes to match the wine's linear, energetic feel. The Vaillons has a surprising amount of freshness and lift, with bright saline notes that extend the finish. I suspect the opulence of the year will emerge more fully over time, but this is nevertheless a fine showing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£600.04 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a concentrated bouquet with yellow fruit, orange rind and light crushed stone. It coalesces nicely in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced with fine grip, tensile, even a little mean on the finish. Wonderful salinity. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 97 (KO) |
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£230.44 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (97)Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (KO) |
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Kerin O'Keefe (98)Camphor, forest floor, wild berry and dark spice aromas lead the way. Full-bodied and supremely elegant, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and tobacco framed in tightly woven, velvety tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and lifted. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, an exquisite wine hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This luxurious wine is crafted meticulously from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the famous Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards. Renowned vintner Claude Dugat, the mastermind behind this ambrosial nectar, adheres to time-honoured traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring perfect harmony and balance. The alluring ruby red Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 possesses a beguiling bouquet of dark berries, earth and spice. Its palate teases with striking red fruit flavours amalgamated with delicate oak nuances. A vibrant acidity provides marvelous longevity, guaranteeing an exquisite sensory experience. The 2018 vintage of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin, lauded by connoisseurs and critics alike, promises a compelling encounter for the discerning palate. With its unparalleled elegance and profound depth, it establishes its place as an icon of French viniculture. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£499.24 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2018 Château Clinet is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 75% new French oak. One of the superstars of the vintage, it has incredible elegance and finesse as well as gorgeous richness and depth. Notes of cassis and truffly dark fruits as well as tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. It already offers incredible pleasure, but it won't hit maturity for another 5-7 years and should evolve for 30 years or more. This magical wine is in the same league as the 2015 and 2016, and drinking these beauties over the coming decades will be an incredible treat. |
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New South Wales | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£678.04 |
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James Suckling (99)Incredibly complex aromas of baking spices, fresh red fruit and a fine and elegant, floral edge, as well as red cherries, raspberries and red plums. This is phenomenal, so precise and concentrated with such detail and power, delivered with elegance and precision. The palate is super long. The best vintage made at Clonakilla to date! Perfection! Drink now, but better from 2026. Screw cap. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£407.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)Due to devastating yields, there’s not much of the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape to go around, but it’s going to be worth the extra effort to track down. Based on 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah (and a splash of other permitted varieties), it offers a textbook, classic Châteauneuf du Pape nose of mulled red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, and saddle leather. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Clos des Papes that has thrillingly polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. Made in a style similar to the 1999, 2004, and maybe a kiss of the 2006, it has the beautiful elegance (again, a Grand Cru Burgundy comes to mind) paired with plenty of intensity and length. I doubt it will shut down and it’s going to evolve nicely for 15-20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£263.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)Including more Mourvèdre, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône La Reserve checks in as 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvèdre that was brought up all in demi-muids. Almost opaque ruby, with a blockbuster nose of Bing cherries, black raspberries, flowery incense, toasted spices, and dry-aged beef, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, loads of fruit, and a great finish. The level of purity as well as finesse in this wine, paired with plenty of richness, is something to behold. It way over-delivers for a Côtes du Rhône. In fact, for my money, this is one of the best Côtes du Rhône out there. It’s terrific today yet will evolve nicely for a solid decade. Does Côtes du Rhônes get any better? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£990.04 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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Indulge in the opulence of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. This esteemed blend, originating from Priorat, Spain, is exemplary of the mastery of winemaker Daphne Glorian. A blend of Garnacha and Syrah aged in new French oak for 18 months, it delivers a depth of experience from nose to finish. In the glass, witness a vibrant ruby hue. The nose reveals a captivating array of blackberry, flowers, and a whisper of garrigue, elegantly poised to allure the senses. On the palate, Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 presents an intoxicating fusion of crushed berries, ripe plums, and a hint of spice, all woven together with a sturdy tannin structure. Its French oak ageing punctuates the flavour profile with subtle notes of vanilla and toast. Every sip promises a harmonious balance of intensity and refinement. Treat yourself to this artisanal selection and experience the allure of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£791.93 |
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Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 is a prestigious Spanish wine, originating from the acclaimed Priorat region. This exceptional vintage is a harmonious blend of well-ripened Grenache and Carignan grapes, skillfully fermented in French oak barrels. Crafted by the renowned Clos I Terrasses winery, founded by Alvaro Palacios and Daphne Glorian, the winemaking process of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 epitomises the artisans' commitment to creating wines of the utmost quality. Accentuated by an opulent bouquet of dark fruits, followed by sultry spices and mineral undertones, this vintage exhibits an unfading concentration that is distinctively Priorat. Its structure beautifully delivers a balance of fruit and terroir-driven character, offering a gripping finish that is both robust and opulent. Encased within a mantle of refined elegance, the Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 effortlessly imparts the quintessence of its Priorat origin with every glass poured. Its rich profile serves as a testament to the authentic artistry of its producers. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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£526.22 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The star of the show in 2018 is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Combe Des Fous, which has an incredible mix of complexity, power, and elegance that’s something to behold. Sporting a deep purple/plum color as well as a killer bouquet of blackcurrants, lavender, peppery garrigue, graphite, and white chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, incredible tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This is as good as 2018 gets, and while it’s already impossible to resist, it’s going to evolve for 15+ years. |
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California | 1 | - |
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Unveiling the aristocracy of beverages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 marries the artistry of the craft and refinement of exceptional terroir. This French-inspired gem, produced by the esteemed Paso Robles winery in the Central Coast of California, promises a memorable encounter with its perfectly proportioned palate. It showcases an opulent blend of Syrah, synonymous with the estate's reputation. Painstakingly aged for 24 months in French oak, the Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 strikes an exquisite balance of dark fruit flavours, leathery tannins, and nuanced floral accents. The temperate Paso Robles climate lends intensity and longevity to the wine, reflected in its rich, dark ruby hue. Taking us back to the visionary expertise of Guillaume Fabre, who mastered the art of vintages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 truly gives life to the intricate harmony of superior vineyard character and winemaking finesse. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)A more reductive, meaty, backward effort than normal, the 2018 Saint Joseph Les Granits is all Syrah that comes from unquestionably one of the top terroirs in Saint-Joseph. It was vinified in concrete tanks and aged in a mix of barrels and demi-muids, 20% being new. It blossoms with air and reveals an almost Hermitage-like class and minerality, with killer crème de cassis and black raspberry fruits supported by loads of smoked game, saddle leather, crushed stone, barbecue smoke, garrigue, and violet-like aromas and flavors. Just incredible on the palate as well, with medium to full-bodied richness, awesome tannins, and a liquid rock-like minerality, this tour de force from Saint-Joseph ranks with the finest vintage of this cuvée ever made and matches the 2015, although it shows a very different style. It should be snatched up by readers. It will need 3-5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly over the following 20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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£318.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)A killer wine as always, the 2018 Saint Joseph Les Granits Blanc reveals a medium gold color as well as powerful notes of white currants, toasted spices, brioche, quince, and crushed rock. With beautiful richness, medium to full body, no hard edges and a great finish, it's consistently one of the great whites in the appellation. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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£2,060.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. It was aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months. The alcohol weighed in at 14.5%. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out of the gate with bold expressions of warm cassis, wild blueberries and black raspberries, plus hints of chocolate box, menthol, tapenade, smoked meats and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is bursting with vibrant black fruits, framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£802.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)A textbook blanc de blancs in a relatively opulent style, with ample grilled nut, brioche and spice character alongside classic flavors of poached apricot, kumquat, oyster shell and lemon blossom. This rich profile is well-defined by racy acidity, sleek and well-cut, driving the long, lacy finish. A beauty. Drink now through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 4,500 cases made, 185 cases imported. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£490.00 |
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£550.00 |
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As an expert connoisseur, I can confidently present the Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut 2018, a superb representation of Alexandre Chartogne's labour of love. This enticing wine, from the esteemed Champagne region of France, has set a new benchmark in quality. Chartogne-Taillet, an artisan domain steeped in history, cultivates the Les Couarres vineyard with meticulous care, yielding this exquisitely crafted Extra Brut. This 2018 vintage embodies the sensation of perfect ripeness intertwined with the unmistakable terroir of Merfy. The unique, limestone-enriched soil influences the wine's distinctive minerality, while the blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lends remarkable freshness. Throughout its creation process, the Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut 2018 undergoes traditional vinification in oak barrels, enhancing its complexity and longevity. Full-bodied, with a crisp, elegant finish, this wine lends itself to a myriad of culinary pairings. Savour the Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut 2018; a toast to the finest form of viticulture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£379.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Meursault Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru has a clean and precise bouquet. Understated at first, it opens with crushed rock, white flowers and touches of citrus fruit. It appears to build in intensity. The palate is quite oaky on the entry, although that should be subsumed with time. Good substance, slightly reductive, yet judiciously spiced with ample depth on the satisfying finish. Great potential. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru is very harmonious on the nose. Yellow flowers, Japanese yuzu, quince and orange zest open with aeration whilst maintaining superb focus. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with a welcome bitter lemon note that upholds tension and salinity on the finish. I like where this Perrières is going - one to watch. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WCI) |
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£2,700.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (100)If awards were given out for sensuality, this gem would take the trophy. Incredibly sexy, with its velvet drenched textures, silky tannins and opulent personality, this wine stands out in a crowd. The nose, with its aromatic display of flowers, plums, cherries, espresso, licorice, dark cocoa and oyster shell is compelling. The seamless finish crosses the 60 second mark with its non-stop display of concentrated, perfectly ripe, dark sweet, red fruits, chocolate, licorice and spice. If you can afford it, it is a wine you should have in your cellar and you'll want to age this for at least 15 years before popping a bottle. The wine was made using 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% ABV. This wine is a legend in the making. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£300.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in small lots in 3,000- to 8,000-liter tanks and matured 40% in 225-liter oak barrels, 40% in 400-liter oak barrels and the remaining 20% in 2,500-liter oak vats for 13 months. Ninety percent of the oak used was French and the rest a blend of Austrian, Slovenian and German oak, 50% of it new. 2018 has been one of the best vintages in recent times in Mendoza, and the wine shows it. It's a cooler vintage, and the wine has improved in freshness and elegance without losing any clout. It's 14.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.73. This is young, juicy, elegant and balanced and still has some herbal and toasted notes; it's medium to full-bodied, with the creamy and luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, ultra fine tannins and a long, dry and precise finish. It's still undeveloped and seems to have all the components and the balance between them for a long and positive development in bottle. With wines like this, I sometimes wish I had a time machine so I could see them in 20 years from now... I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted. 100,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£375.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Barolo Mosconi shows all the gravitas and natural darkness of this site, but in miniature. Black cherry, plum, gravel, smoke, crushed rocks and incense fill out the layers. There is plenty of Mosconi muscle, even if the volume of the best years isn't there. |
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Emilia Romagna | 1 | - |
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£210.00 |
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Le Lucciole is an elevated version of Predappio, sourcing from the 0.8 hectare parcel of Raggio Brusa vineyard. Perched at the lofty altitude of 350 meters, this vineyard is unique in its East-facing situation and poor soils. 100% Sangiovese, this is a very special Italian born-and-bred wine of sensational quality.
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The 2018 is a genuine representation of the gracefully balanced vintage. While it offers a welcoming freshness and acidity, there is also a superb concentration to support the wine to cellar in the long term. Production is ultra-limited, only 5,000 bottles were produced. |
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Emilia Romagna | 2 | - |
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£123.00 |
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Clear bright ruby colour, the nose is driven by intense crunchy fruits together with floral aromas and the palate is characterised by silky tannins balanced with nice acidity and a long and fresh elegant finish.
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£125.00 |
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A wine that punches well above its weight, challenging many a cru La Morra for elegance, balance and longevity in its structure, this is a well-made wine that offers an eloquent insight in to the charms of this most elegant of terroirs making up the patchwork quilt of Barolo. Fine, juicy red and black berry fruit and a subtle floral bitterness to the palate make this essential reading for the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£204.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru, blended from six parcels, is pure, focused and taut, all while expressing the natural richness of the year. Lemon confit, white flowers, white pepper, mint and a kiss of French oak add striking aromatic top notes to match the wine's linear, energetic feel. The Vaillons has a surprising amount of freshness and lift, with bright saline notes that extend the finish. I suspect the opulence of the year will emerge more fully over time, but this is nevertheless a fine showing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£484.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru has a concentrated bouquet with yellow fruit, orange rind and light crushed stone. It coalesces nicely in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced with fine grip, tensile, even a little mean on the finish. Wonderful salinity. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 97 (KO) |
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£176.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (97)Forest berry, spice, hay and menthol aromas mingle with whiffs of new leather on this stunning, fragrant Brunello. A top-scorer vintage after vintage, the 2018 combines elegance and a full body, delivering dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and ground clove alongside firm but refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized while a saline mineral note adds depth to the finish. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (KO) |
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£270.00 |
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Kerin O'Keefe (98)Camphor, forest floor, wild berry and dark spice aromas lead the way. Full-bodied and supremely elegant, the delicious palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and tobacco framed in tightly woven, velvety tannins. Bright acidity keeps it balanced and lifted. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£615.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, an exquisite wine hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This luxurious wine is crafted meticulously from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the famous Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards. Renowned vintner Claude Dugat, the mastermind behind this ambrosial nectar, adheres to time-honoured traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring perfect harmony and balance. The alluring ruby red Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 possesses a beguiling bouquet of dark berries, earth and spice. Its palate teases with striking red fruit flavours amalgamated with delicate oak nuances. A vibrant acidity provides marvelous longevity, guaranteeing an exquisite sensory experience. The 2018 vintage of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin, lauded by connoisseurs and critics alike, promises a compelling encounter for the discerning palate. With its unparalleled elegance and profound depth, it establishes its place as an icon of French viniculture. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£400.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, the 2018 Château Clinet is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 75% new French oak. One of the superstars of the vintage, it has incredible elegance and finesse as well as gorgeous richness and depth. Notes of cassis and truffly dark fruits as well as tobacco, damp earth, chocolate, and lead pencil shavings emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, gorgeous tannins, and a great, great finish. It already offers incredible pleasure, but it won't hit maturity for another 5-7 years and should evolve for 30 years or more. This magical wine is in the same league as the 2015 and 2016, and drinking these beauties over the coming decades will be an incredible treat. |
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New South Wales | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£549.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Incredibly complex aromas of baking spices, fresh red fruit and a fine and elegant, floral edge, as well as red cherries, raspberries and red plums. This is phenomenal, so precise and concentrated with such detail and power, delivered with elegance and precision. The palate is super long. The best vintage made at Clonakilla to date! Perfection! Drink now, but better from 2026. Screw cap. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£2,950.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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£2,715.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£320.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)Due to devastating yields, there’s not much of the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape to go around, but it’s going to be worth the extra effort to track down. Based on 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah (and a splash of other permitted varieties), it offers a textbook, classic Châteauneuf du Pape nose of mulled red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, and saddle leather. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Clos des Papes that has thrillingly polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. Made in a style similar to the 1999, 2004, and maybe a kiss of the 2006, it has the beautiful elegance (again, a Grand Cru Burgundy comes to mind) paired with plenty of intensity and length. I doubt it will shut down and it’s going to evolve nicely for 15-20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£200.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)Including more Mourvèdre, the 2018 Côtes du Rhône La Reserve checks in as 75% Grenache and 25% Mourvèdre that was brought up all in demi-muids. Almost opaque ruby, with a blockbuster nose of Bing cherries, black raspberries, flowery incense, toasted spices, and dry-aged beef, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, loads of fruit, and a great finish. The level of purity as well as finesse in this wine, paired with plenty of richness, is something to behold. It way over-delivers for a Côtes du Rhône. In fact, for my money, this is one of the best Côtes du Rhône out there. It’s terrific today yet will evolve nicely for a solid decade. Does Côtes du Rhônes get any better? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£809.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£550.00 |
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Indulge in the opulence of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. This esteemed blend, originating from Priorat, Spain, is exemplary of the mastery of winemaker Daphne Glorian. A blend of Garnacha and Syrah aged in new French oak for 18 months, it delivers a depth of experience from nose to finish. In the glass, witness a vibrant ruby hue. The nose reveals a captivating array of blackberry, flowers, and a whisper of garrigue, elegantly poised to allure the senses. On the palate, Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 presents an intoxicating fusion of crushed berries, ripe plums, and a hint of spice, all woven together with a sturdy tannin structure. Its French oak ageing punctuates the flavour profile with subtle notes of vanilla and toast. Every sip promises a harmonious balance of intensity and refinement. Treat yourself to this artisanal selection and experience the allure of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£650.00 |
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Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 is a prestigious Spanish wine, originating from the acclaimed Priorat region. This exceptional vintage is a harmonious blend of well-ripened Grenache and Carignan grapes, skillfully fermented in French oak barrels. Crafted by the renowned Clos I Terrasses winery, founded by Alvaro Palacios and Daphne Glorian, the winemaking process of Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 epitomises the artisans' commitment to creating wines of the utmost quality. Accentuated by an opulent bouquet of dark fruits, followed by sultry spices and mineral undertones, this vintage exhibits an unfading concentration that is distinctively Priorat. Its structure beautifully delivers a balance of fruit and terroir-driven character, offering a gripping finish that is both robust and opulent. Encased within a mantle of refined elegance, the Clos I Terrasses Erasmus 2018 effortlessly imparts the quintessence of its Priorat origin with every glass poured. Its rich profile serves as a testament to the authentic artistry of its producers. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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£418.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)The star of the show in 2018 is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Combe Des Fous, which has an incredible mix of complexity, power, and elegance that’s something to behold. Sporting a deep purple/plum color as well as a killer bouquet of blackcurrants, lavender, peppery garrigue, graphite, and white chocolate, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, multi-dimensional texture, incredible tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This is as good as 2018 gets, and while it’s already impossible to resist, it’s going to evolve for 15+ years. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£435.00 |
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Unveiling the aristocracy of beverages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 marries the artistry of the craft and refinement of exceptional terroir. This French-inspired gem, produced by the esteemed Paso Robles winery in the Central Coast of California, promises a memorable encounter with its perfectly proportioned palate. It showcases an opulent blend of Syrah, synonymous with the estate's reputation. Painstakingly aged for 24 months in French oak, the Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 strikes an exquisite balance of dark fruit flavours, leathery tannins, and nuanced floral accents. The temperate Paso Robles climate lends intensity and longevity to the wine, reflected in its rich, dark ruby hue. Taking us back to the visionary expertise of Guillaume Fabre, who mastered the art of vintages, the Clos Solene Paso Robles Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve 2018 truly gives life to the intricate harmony of superior vineyard character and winemaking finesse. |
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