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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£2,215.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)ID 113015. Disgorged winter 2012-13. 46% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier. Named ‘Vivacious Radiance’ at Krug. A truly unique year with particularly challenging circumstances. The first harvest was on 23 August, the earliest since 1822. Pale gold. Pungent nose. Very tight. Hint of putty on the nose. Opens out on the palate. Masses to chew on. Real concentration. Perfect for drinking now. Dry but complete. Intellectual and great balance. Very impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£2,215.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)ID 113015. Disgorged winter 2012-13. 46% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier. Named ‘Vivacious Radiance’ at Krug. A truly unique year with particularly challenging circumstances. The first harvest was on 23 August, the earliest since 1822. Pale gold. Pungent nose. Very tight. Hint of putty on the nose. Opens out on the palate. Masses to chew on. Real concentration. Perfect for drinking now. Dry but complete. Intellectual and great balance. Very impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£1,688.00 |
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Vinous (96)(LLSNFF): Vibrant yellow-gold. Smoke- and mineral-accented pear and Meyer lemon on the deeply scented nose, with notes of ginger, vanilla bean and white flowers adding complexity and lift. Sappy, deeply pitched orchard and pit fruit flavors are braced by juicy acidity, picking up sweet butter and anise nuances with air. Chewy and mineral-driven, with superb clarity and slow-building spiciness. An exotic touch of iodine emerges on the finish, which shows outstanding focus and toasty persistence. The combination of power and energy here is really impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£2,129.54 |
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The case contains:
More Info
1 x 75cl Krug Clos du Mesnil 2003 - 97 points | Wine Spectator 1 x 75cl Krug 2003 - 95 points | Vinous 1 x 75cl Krug Grande Cuvée NV |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 99 (WA) |
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£299.21 |
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Wine Advocate (99)No tasting note was given. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£1,005.67 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Loads of botrytis and honey character and hints of lemon rind and citrus fruits. Full-bodied, very sweet ,with loads of peach tart, spice and a long, honeyed finish. This has all on the back palate. Fantastic. Best La Tour Blanche I have tasted in many, many years. Score range: 95-100 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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£773.05 |
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Vinous (88)Medium yellow. Less vintage-typical aromas of orange, nutmeg and flint. Then more vibrant in the mouth, with a fine-grained texture and enticing floral lift. A bit warm on the end, but finishes with very good thrust and length. This has finesse for a 2003. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (VN (ST)) |
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£863.05 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)Expressive, musky aromas of peach, lime, quinine, white flowers and spices. Fat, chewy and very rich, with more depth of flavor than the foregoing 2003 samples. The captivating floral quality carries through in the mouth. A distinctly palate-coating wine with excellent stuffing and length. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£1,102.01 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)This is only the sketchiest of notes as I tasted this wine quite separately from the wines below, in a much less propitious glass. It seemed very very youthful and not especially structured. Obviously far too young to drink though I fear that won’t stop most Cristal drinkers popping the cork. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£2,318.44 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)This is only the sketchiest of notes as I tasted this wine quite separately from the wines below, in a much less propitious glass. It seemed very very youthful and not especially structured. Obviously far too young to drink though I fear that won’t stop most Cristal drinkers popping the cork. |
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Champagne | 2 | 95 (WA) |
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£962.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Disgorged four years ago, with four grams per liter dosage, after a decade sur lattes and six years sur pointes, the 2000 Cristal Vinothèque bursts with notes of golden orchard fruit, mandarin, white flowers and iodine. Full-bodied, ample and powerful, with a deep and layered core, lively acids and a beautifully pearly mousse, it's a long, sapid Champagne that's showing very well today. As Lecaillon observes, the Vinothèque is the house's riposte to "everyone who says Cristal is released too young—with the Vinothèque releases, we've exaggerated the aging process to make Cristal more powerful and more dramatic." And this release is certainly a formidable effort in a vintage impacted by hail in the Montagne de Reims. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
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£1,092.07 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£1,505.94 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of Myrat 2000, a delectable Sauternes produced in the prestigious Château de Myrat. One of the most distinguished vineyards in Bordeaux, Château de Myrat has been crafting exceptional wines since 1855, with a continued commitment to sustainable viticulture. The excellence of Myrat 2000 lies in its rich blend of Semillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle grapes, cultivated in select clay and limestone soils and subjected to a meticulous vinification process, ensuring a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Myrat 2000 mesmerises with its opulent gold colour, expressing exuberant flavours of ripe apricot, honey, and spices, culminating in an elegantly lengthy finish. Its radiant fruitiness is perfectly matched with an alluring botrytis complexity, indicative of its remarkable ageing potential. Myrat 2000 is a testament to Château de Myrat's devotion to superior craftsmanship, warranting its eminent position within the pantheon of fine wines. |
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Niederosterreich | 2 | 97 (VN) |
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£775.61 |
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Vinous (97)Here is another Nikolaihof offering that I was given a rare opportunity to taste prior to bottling. But perhaps the Saahs family will rethink their generosity with sneak previews, given that I now feel compelled to publish a substantially updated tasting note to reflect the significantly more impressive showing delivered by this wine a year after its late summer 2016 bottling. As before, the nose is head-turningly complex, offering black tea and Latakia tobacco smokiness, coriander-seed pungency, high-toned pistachio extract, intimations of red currant, lime and white peach and a remarkable array of mineral and animal intimations: sea breeze, sweat, wet stone, oyster liquor and mussel stock. What I earlier described as a “silken and expansive yet buoyant palate” has taken on an almost custardy richness. Yet the accompanying juicy brightness of fruit – now including a tang of fresh ripe tomato – has by no means diminished in animation, intensity or sheer refreshment. The vibrant finish tugs at one’s salivary glands with suggestions of urchin roe and shellfish stock while delivering a kaleidoscope of herbal, mineral and fruity diversity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£524.44 |
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Tokaj | 2 | - |
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£497.29 |
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Hailing from Hungary, the Oremus Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2000 is an exceptional display of a meticulous winemaking craft. This esteemed wine is from the renowned Oremus vineyard, precipitously positioned in the heart of the Tokaj region. The 2000 vintage is crafted from Furmint and Harslevelu grape varietals, which following a late harvest, undergo botrytis cinerea or 'noble rot' to concentrate their flavours. A unique process known as 'Puttonyos' assesses sugar content, with this bottle achieving a 5 out of 6, underpinning its lush sweetness. This wine is a glowing amber hue, featuring divine notes of honey, apricot, and spices. An extended maturation in Hungarian oak barrels imparts a rich complexity. The Oremus Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2000 is a testament to Tokaji's historic wine heritage and a proof of Oremus' commitment to producing wines of the highest calibre. Savour this magnificently aged sweet wine, a genuine taste of Hungary's winegrowing prowess. |
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Champagne | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£234.80 |
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Vinous (90)(L070260 11923 on foil) Bright yellow. Leesy orchard fruit and tangerine aromas are brightened by zesty minerality and a kiss of pungent white flowers. Deep and powerfully concentrated, offering ripe pear and peach flavors along with exotic baking spices. Finishes creamy and long, echoing the smoky lees quality. This shows very good depth and strength. |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
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£991.24 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£902.44 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£949.24 |
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Champagne | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£1,474.84 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Fascinating aromas of crushed berries and bark, with hints of wet earth. Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with a solid concentration of polished, round tannins and a medium to long finish. Very well-crafted. Fantastic young Port from Churchill. Their best ever. Score range: 95-100 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£679.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN) |
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£1,053.85 |
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Vinous (88-91)Exotic liqueur-like nose; in a slightly oxidative phase today. Dense and plump, with a captivating honeysuckle flavor. Shows good depth and power, not to mention length, but finishes with a trace of alcoholic bitterness. Still, Noel and I agreed that this, like the Ruchottes, is more typical for its site than most of his other 2003s. (Ramonet's Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet showed a more exaggerated nut skin character and was impossible to assess with confidence, while the impressively fat Le Montrachet was rather heavy as well as a bit tired. I will report on these wines next year after they're in bottle. ). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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£2,997.14 |
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Vinous (90+)More exotic aromas of grapefruit and lime oil. Fat and round in the mouth but distinctly closed today; comes across as less filled in than the Clos, and drier in style. This was a knockout from barrel a year ago, but today I find more texture than terroirBut then this was bottled on the morning of my visit. |
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Tokaj | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£523.09 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2003 Essencia has a fabulous bouquet with profound scents of lemon curd, frangipane, apple crumble, dandelion, wild mushroom and a slight adhesive note. The palate is extraordinarily pure with perfect acidity. It is perfectly focused with a crescendo of honey, quince, and Seville orange marmalade with lemon peel. This is out of this world. |
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Rheingau | 3 | - |
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£558.72 |
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Experience the Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Trocken Erstes Gewachs 2003, an iconic German Riesling from the Rheingau region, produced by respected wine producer Schloss Schönborn. Commanding its birthright from vineyards dating back to 1349, this vintage offers a unique representation of trocken (dry) Riesling, notable for its remarkable freshness and firm acidity despite its age. Its matured character presents deep, concentrated flavours of ripe apples, lemon zest, mineral tones, and a subtle hint of honey. Aged optimally in large German Oak barrels, it elaborates on the bold characteristics of Schloss Schönborn's sophisticated viticulture, embodying the gentle slopes and mineral-rich soils of the Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg vineyard. Gaining well-deserved ratings in renowned wine publications, the Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Trocken Erstes Gewachs 2003 is not merely a wine—it's a testament to centuries-old tradition, unrivalled craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail, transcending the ordinary to become an unforgettable experience. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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£1,020.02 |
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Vinous (95+)Wonderfully pure, high-pitched nose melds quinine, pineapple, crushed stone, orange zest, violet and lavender; smells like a current release. Densely packed and very rich, with seamless flavors of crushed wet stone, lichee and grapefruit complicated by notes of baked bread and honey. This is very much like licking a rock, and yet there are complicating hints of tropical fruits here too. Wonderfully classy, pure wine with a tactile, classy, very subtle and long finish. Still a baby, and compellingly vibrant for a wine from the 2000 vintage. The driest wine in this vertical tasting, at just 1.3 grams per liter of residual sugar. |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£2,572.34 |
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Indulge in the radiant elixir that is the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling TBA 2003. This luxurious wine showcases the magnificence of the renown, historic German estate of Maximin Grünhaus, nestled in the quintessential Ruwer region. Crafted in the challenging, yet reward-yielding harvest of 2003, this Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling encapsulates exceptional skill, meticulousness, and an unparalleled understanding of the grape’s potential. The Schubert family's estate is famed for esteemed viticulture dating back to Roman times, which unquestionably translates into the wine's depth and complexity. Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling TBA 2003 conveys exuberant fruit notes delicately balanced with a racy acidity, leading to its audacious, persistent finish. Reminiscent of liquid gold, the wine's luscious sweetness is perfectly matched with the richness of its heritage. Marvel in the captivating symphony of this exceptional Riesling, a true paragon of its kind. |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£375.89 |
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Emanating from the esteemed vineyards of Germany’s Moselle region, the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 2003 offers a pure and enchanting experience. The product of VDP-classified estate, Weingut Von Schubert, which has been producing fine wine since the 9th century, this wine speaks volume about its rich heritage. The 2003 vintage is an exceptional reflection of the distinctive blue Devonian slate soil of the Herrenberg Großes Gewächs site. The wine itself was created with a careful hand, privileging selective hand harvesting to ensure the highest berries quality. Displaying a uniquely ethereal character, this Riesling Auslese resonates with luscious sweetness counterbalanced by characteristic Mosel acidity. Crystal-clear flavours of succulent tropical fruit are underpinned by notes of minerality, reflecting the rich terroir from which it hails. From its beautiful golden hue to the intricate taste profile, the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 2003 proves a prestigious addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£1,830.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)ID 113015. Disgorged winter 2012-13. 46% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier. Named ‘Vivacious Radiance’ at Krug. A truly unique year with particularly challenging circumstances. The first harvest was on 23 August, the earliest since 1822. Pale gold. Pungent nose. Very tight. Hint of putty on the nose. Opens out on the palate. Masses to chew on. Real concentration. Perfect for drinking now. Dry but complete. Intellectual and great balance. Very impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£1,830.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)ID 113015. Disgorged winter 2012-13. 46% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier. Named ‘Vivacious Radiance’ at Krug. A truly unique year with particularly challenging circumstances. The first harvest was on 23 August, the earliest since 1822. Pale gold. Pungent nose. Very tight. Hint of putty on the nose. Opens out on the palate. Masses to chew on. Real concentration. Perfect for drinking now. Dry but complete. Intellectual and great balance. Very impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,404.00 |
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Vinous (96)(LLSNFF): Vibrant yellow-gold. Smoke- and mineral-accented pear and Meyer lemon on the deeply scented nose, with notes of ginger, vanilla bean and white flowers adding complexity and lift. Sappy, deeply pitched orchard and pit fruit flavors are braced by juicy acidity, picking up sweet butter and anise nuances with air. Chewy and mineral-driven, with superb clarity and slow-building spiciness. An exotic touch of iodine emerges on the finish, which shows outstanding focus and toasty persistence. The combination of power and energy here is really impressive. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£1,765.00 |
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The case contains:
More Info
1 x 75cl Krug Clos du Mesnil 2003 - 97 points | Wine Spectator 1 x 75cl Krug 2003 - 95 points | Vinous 1 x 75cl Krug Grande Cuvée NV |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£248.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)No tasting note was given. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
£806.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Loads of botrytis and honey character and hints of lemon rind and citrus fruits. Full-bodied, very sweet ,with loads of peach tart, spice and a long, honeyed finish. This has all on the back palate. Fantastic. Best La Tour Blanche I have tasted in many, many years. Score range: 95-100 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
£641.00 |
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Vinous (88)Medium yellow. Less vintage-typical aromas of orange, nutmeg and flint. Then more vibrant in the mouth, with a fine-grained texture and enticing floral lift. A bit warm on the end, but finishes with very good thrust and length. This has finesse for a 2003. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£716.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)Expressive, musky aromas of peach, lime, quinine, white flowers and spices. Fat, chewy and very rich, with more depth of flavor than the foregoing 2003 samples. The captivating floral quality carries through in the mouth. A distinctly palate-coating wine with excellent stuffing and length. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£913.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)This is only the sketchiest of notes as I tasted this wine quite separately from the wines below, in a much less propitious glass. It seemed very very youthful and not especially structured. Obviously far too young to drink though I fear that won’t stop most Cristal drinkers popping the cork. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£1,916.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)This is only the sketchiest of notes as I tasted this wine quite separately from the wines below, in a much less propitious glass. It seemed very very youthful and not especially structured. Obviously far too young to drink though I fear that won’t stop most Cristal drinkers popping the cork. |
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Champagne | 2 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£799.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Disgorged four years ago, with four grams per liter dosage, after a decade sur lattes and six years sur pointes, the 2000 Cristal Vinothèque bursts with notes of golden orchard fruit, mandarin, white flowers and iodine. Full-bodied, ample and powerful, with a deep and layered core, lively acids and a beautifully pearly mousse, it's a long, sapid Champagne that's showing very well today. As Lecaillon observes, the Vinothèque is the house's riposte to "everyone who says Cristal is released too young—with the Vinothèque releases, we've exaggerated the aging process to make Cristal more powerful and more dramatic." And this release is certainly a formidable effort in a vintage impacted by hail in the Montagne de Reims. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
In Bond
£878.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£1,178.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience of Myrat 2000, a delectable Sauternes produced in the prestigious Château de Myrat. One of the most distinguished vineyards in Bordeaux, Château de Myrat has been crafting exceptional wines since 1855, with a continued commitment to sustainable viticulture. The excellence of Myrat 2000 lies in its rich blend of Semillon, Sauvignon, and Muscadelle grapes, cultivated in select clay and limestone soils and subjected to a meticulous vinification process, ensuring a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Myrat 2000 mesmerises with its opulent gold colour, expressing exuberant flavours of ripe apricot, honey, and spices, culminating in an elegantly lengthy finish. Its radiant fruitiness is perfectly matched with an alluring botrytis complexity, indicative of its remarkable ageing potential. Myrat 2000 is a testament to Château de Myrat's devotion to superior craftsmanship, warranting its eminent position within the pantheon of fine wines. |
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Niederosterreich | 2 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£641.00 |
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Vinous (97)Here is another Nikolaihof offering that I was given a rare opportunity to taste prior to bottling. But perhaps the Saahs family will rethink their generosity with sneak previews, given that I now feel compelled to publish a substantially updated tasting note to reflect the significantly more impressive showing delivered by this wine a year after its late summer 2016 bottling. As before, the nose is head-turningly complex, offering black tea and Latakia tobacco smokiness, coriander-seed pungency, high-toned pistachio extract, intimations of red currant, lime and white peach and a remarkable array of mineral and animal intimations: sea breeze, sweat, wet stone, oyster liquor and mussel stock. What I earlier described as a “silken and expansive yet buoyant palate” has taken on an almost custardy richness. Yet the accompanying juicy brightness of fruit – now including a tang of fresh ripe tomato – has by no means diminished in animation, intensity or sheer refreshment. The vibrant finish tugs at one’s salivary glands with suggestions of urchin roe and shellfish stock while delivering a kaleidoscope of herbal, mineral and fruity diversity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£421.00 |
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Tokaj | 2 | - |
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£408.00 |
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Hailing from Hungary, the Oremus Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2000 is an exceptional display of a meticulous winemaking craft. This esteemed wine is from the renowned Oremus vineyard, precipitously positioned in the heart of the Tokaj region. The 2000 vintage is crafted from Furmint and Harslevelu grape varietals, which following a late harvest, undergo botrytis cinerea or 'noble rot' to concentrate their flavours. A unique process known as 'Puttonyos' assesses sugar content, with this bottle achieving a 5 out of 6, underpinning its lush sweetness. This wine is a glowing amber hue, featuring divine notes of honey, apricot, and spices. An extended maturation in Hungarian oak barrels imparts a rich complexity. The Oremus Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2000 is a testament to Tokaji's historic wine heritage and a proof of Oremus' commitment to producing wines of the highest calibre. Savour this magnificently aged sweet wine, a genuine taste of Hungary's winegrowing prowess. |
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Champagne | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£193.00 |
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Vinous (90)(L070260 11923 on foil) Bright yellow. Leesy orchard fruit and tangerine aromas are brightened by zesty minerality and a kiss of pungent white flowers. Deep and powerfully concentrated, offering ripe pear and peach flavors along with exotic baking spices. Finishes creamy and long, echoing the smoky lees quality. This shows very good depth and strength. |
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Champagne | 4 | - |
In Bond
£810.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£736.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£775.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
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£1,213.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Fascinating aromas of crushed berries and bark, with hints of wet earth. Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with a solid concentration of polished, round tannins and a medium to long finish. Very well-crafted. Fantastic young Port from Churchill. Their best ever. Score range: 95-100 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£553.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£875.00 |
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Vinous (88-91)Exotic liqueur-like nose; in a slightly oxidative phase today. Dense and plump, with a captivating honeysuckle flavor. Shows good depth and power, not to mention length, but finishes with a trace of alcoholic bitterness. Still, Noel and I agreed that this, like the Ruchottes, is more typical for its site than most of his other 2003s. (Ramonet's Bienvenue-Batard-Montrachet showed a more exaggerated nut skin character and was impossible to assess with confidence, while the impressively fat Le Montrachet was rather heavy as well as a bit tired. I will report on these wines next year after they're in bottle. ). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
In Bond
£2,488.00 |
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Vinous (90+)More exotic aromas of grapefruit and lime oil. Fat and round in the mouth but distinctly closed today; comes across as less filled in than the Clos, and drier in style. This was a knockout from barrel a year ago, but today I find more texture than terroirBut then this was bottled on the morning of my visit. |
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Tokaj | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
£435.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2003 Essencia has a fabulous bouquet with profound scents of lemon curd, frangipane, apple crumble, dandelion, wild mushroom and a slight adhesive note. The palate is extraordinarily pure with perfect acidity. It is perfectly focused with a crescendo of honey, quince, and Seville orange marmalade with lemon peel. This is out of this world. |
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Rheingau | 3 | - |
In Bond
£464.00 |
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Experience the Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Trocken Erstes Gewachs 2003, an iconic German Riesling from the Rheingau region, produced by respected wine producer Schloss Schönborn. Commanding its birthright from vineyards dating back to 1349, this vintage offers a unique representation of trocken (dry) Riesling, notable for its remarkable freshness and firm acidity despite its age. Its matured character presents deep, concentrated flavours of ripe apples, lemon zest, mineral tones, and a subtle hint of honey. Aged optimally in large German Oak barrels, it elaborates on the bold characteristics of Schloss Schönborn's sophisticated viticulture, embodying the gentle slopes and mineral-rich soils of the Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg vineyard. Gaining well-deserved ratings in renowned wine publications, the Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Riesling Trocken Erstes Gewachs 2003 is not merely a wine—it's a testament to centuries-old tradition, unrivalled craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail, transcending the ordinary to become an unforgettable experience. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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£842.00 |
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Vinous (95+)Wonderfully pure, high-pitched nose melds quinine, pineapple, crushed stone, orange zest, violet and lavender; smells like a current release. Densely packed and very rich, with seamless flavors of crushed wet stone, lichee and grapefruit complicated by notes of baked bread and honey. This is very much like licking a rock, and yet there are complicating hints of tropical fruits here too. Wonderfully classy, pure wine with a tactile, classy, very subtle and long finish. Still a baby, and compellingly vibrant for a wine from the 2000 vintage. The driest wine in this vertical tasting, at just 1.3 grams per liter of residual sugar. |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£2,134.00 |
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Indulge in the radiant elixir that is the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling TBA 2003. This luxurious wine showcases the magnificence of the renown, historic German estate of Maximin Grünhaus, nestled in the quintessential Ruwer region. Crafted in the challenging, yet reward-yielding harvest of 2003, this Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling encapsulates exceptional skill, meticulousness, and an unparalleled understanding of the grape’s potential. The Schubert family's estate is famed for esteemed viticulture dating back to Roman times, which unquestionably translates into the wine's depth and complexity. Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling TBA 2003 conveys exuberant fruit notes delicately balanced with a racy acidity, leading to its audacious, persistent finish. Reminiscent of liquid gold, the wine's luscious sweetness is perfectly matched with the richness of its heritage. Marvel in the captivating symphony of this exceptional Riesling, a true paragon of its kind. |
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Mosel | 1 | - |
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£294.00 |
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Emanating from the esteemed vineyards of Germany’s Moselle region, the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 2003 offers a pure and enchanting experience. The product of VDP-classified estate, Weingut Von Schubert, which has been producing fine wine since the 9th century, this wine speaks volume about its rich heritage. The 2003 vintage is an exceptional reflection of the distinctive blue Devonian slate soil of the Herrenberg Großes Gewächs site. The wine itself was created with a careful hand, privileging selective hand harvesting to ensure the highest berries quality. Displaying a uniquely ethereal character, this Riesling Auslese resonates with luscious sweetness counterbalanced by characteristic Mosel acidity. Crystal-clear flavours of succulent tropical fruit are underpinned by notes of minerality, reflecting the rich terroir from which it hails. From its beautiful golden hue to the intricate taste profile, the Von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 2003 proves a prestigious addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection. |
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