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Tuscany | 6 | 96 (JS) |
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£263.83 |
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James Suckling (96)This is extremely perfumed with violets, sage, lavender, currants and berries. Fresh and vivid. Medium-to full-bodied with super refined tannins and fruit. So subtle and refined. This is really long and gorgeous. Goes on for minutes. A change in style from past vintages and I like it. 30% syrah, 30% cabernet franc, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot 7% petit verdot and 5% sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. So hard not to drink now, but better after 2023. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (WI) |
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£265.18 |
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The Wine Independent (96)This 2019 Caiarossa Caiarossa is a fascinating blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, and Alicante. It has a deep purple, ruby color and a hedonistic, dense, fragrant nose of irises and violets, smoke and Mediterranean macchia. There is a lovely nervosity and tension in this vibrant and juicy wine. Though it feels a little less silky than the Aria di Caiarossa, it does have a wonderful texture, and it has a lovely freshness and vivacity. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 96 (JS) |
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£289.78 |
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James Suckling (96)Purplish tinge in the glass. Aromas of cloves, generous bramble fruit and dried eucalyptus. The attack is firm and dense, with a full body and velvety tannins of great extraction on the mid-palate and refreshing natural acidity. Good integration of oak at the end. Potential for the long haul, but drinkable in one to two years. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£532.03 |
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Decanter (96)A village wine in the Priorat classification, taken from five parcels of very old vines at different elevations and slopes in Gratallops. Fermented in open-top 225L barrels and aged in French new oak. In a vertical of 2017, 2014 and 2012, the 2014 shone: very dark fruit, a powerful impression, then a delicious lift of orange zest, fresh herbs, eucalyptus. Wonderfully complex. Textured, with fine grain and a long, satisfying finish. Drinking Window 2021 - 2027 |
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California | 20 | 89 (VN) |
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£362.81 |
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Vinous (89)The 2020 Chardonnay (Central Coast) is a delicious, appellation-level wine. Citrus peel, orchard fruit, spice and light tropical accents all grace this understated, classy Chardonnay from Calera. |
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California | 20 | 88 (VN) |
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£398.81 |
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Vinous (88)The 2018 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is laced with dried cherry, tobacco, cedar and mint. There's good complexity, although the first signs of maturity are starting to show. I would prefer to drink this over the next year or two at most. |
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California | 5 | 94 (VN) |
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£365.64 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir de Villiers Vineyard shows the natural intensity of the year in its powerful, broad personality. Dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, tobacco and mocha all flesh out in a Pinot that marries textural richness with plenty of grip and vertical lift. I would cellar this for at least a year or two, and that likely won't be enough for the 2018 to enter its sweet spot. |
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California | 10 | 93 (VN) |
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£417.41 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard offers tons of aromatic presence to match its nervy, decidedly mid-weight personality. Crushed red flowers, blood orange, cinnamon, star anise and red berry fruit are nicely lifted. There is a bit of nerviness, and yet the 2018 comes across as one of the more open knit of the estate Pinots. |
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California | 4 | 94 (VN) |
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£418.40 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is quite deep and heady in this vintage. Red fruit, iron, white pepper and savory herbs give the Ryan its distinctly incisive, feral personality. Hints of blood orange, raspberry and spice add an exotic flair. There is plenty of character here, that is for sure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£364.79 |
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Embodied with a harmony of rich characteristics, Calicem 2016 exhibits the marvellous elegance of a finely crafted Bordeaux red wine. The beauty of this blend starts in Bordeaux's celebrated vineyards of Medoc, where the most delicate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes flourish. Using traditional French winemaking practices with an exquisite touch of modernity, the wine is matured for 18 months in oak barrels, infusing it with an intricate infusion of spiced and woody notes. The genius behind Calicem 2016 is Patrice Lévêque, a renowned oenologist who cultivates his wines with an unwavering focus on precision and quality. The result is an enchanting wine with a remarkable structure and a complex bouquet of black fruit, cedar and spice, underpinned by velvety tannins. A seamless fusion of depth and balance, Calicem 2016 captures the essence of Bordeaux's terroir, offering a distinguished drinking experience to refined palates. A witness to the timeless art of French viticulture, Calicem 2016 is pure pleasure poured into a glass. |
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Central Valley | 10 | - |
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£142.40 |
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From the eminent vineyards of Colchagua Valley in Chile, the beautifully crafted Caliterra Tributo Chardonnay 2015 presents an unparalleled wine experience. As a tribute to Mother Nature, this alluring Chardonnay is meticulously produced by the renowned winemaker Caliterra, whose commitment to sustainability is vividly captured in each bottle. The grapes are handpicked, fermented in French oak barrels, and subjected to an extended ageing process. This imparts the beverage with a harmonious blend of ripe apple, pear, and citrus flavours, enrobed in a delicate hint of toasty oak and vanilla. On the palate, this medium-bodied white wine dazzles with its balance of crisp acidity and minerality, bowing out with a lingering finish. Demonstrating an inspiring play between complexity and elegance, Caliterra Tributo Chardonnay 2015 is a sublime accompaniment to a variety of dishes, or savoured on its own. Experience a conduit to Chile's rich terroir with this fine wine. |
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Central Valley | 10 | - |
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£150.80 |
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The Caliterra Tributo Sauvignon Blanc 2015 is a sophisticated offering from Chile's renowned Caliterra Winery. This captivating sauvignon blanc pays homage to the indigenous terroir of the Colchagua Valley. Esteemed for its remarkable character, this single vineyard expression of sauvignon blanc is emblematic of the Caliterra philosophy of respect for the environment and the harmony of sustainable production. This 2015 vintage manifests a vibrant, clear yellow colour with enticing green hints, a nose full of exuberant citrus and tropical fruit. On the palate, it offers delightful flavours of lime and grapefruit underscored by a distinctly mineral quality courtesy of the Valley's granitic soils. On release, critics widely lauded the Caliterra Tributo Sauvignon Blanc 2015 for its impressive display of balance, complexity and freshness. Whether savoured on its own or paired with delicate seafood, this exceptional vintage captures the refined elegance and spirit of Chilean winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£735.60 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VT) |
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£1,582.54 |
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Vintage Tastings (94)St. Estephe was next in line, beginning with an excellent 1982 Calon Segur (sourced from Chateau), which had a great nose. There was excellent t 'n a, chocolate, cassis and blackberry in this singing wine. It also had edge, spice and perfectly singed beef aromas. I was loving this wine. In the mouth, there were peanut flavors and solid t 'n a to this long and minerally wine, but the nose was so exciting that the palate seemed almost a touch disappointing. Cassis and olive flavors came out in this still excellent wine |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£1,673.34 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Greatest Calon-Segur ever made. An absolutely amazing red, this third-growth Bordeaux is remarkable for its layers of berry, violets and perfume. It's full-bodied and very velvety on the palate, with masses of character and an ultralong finish. Best after 2004. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WA) |
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£2,153.20 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Tasted from an ex-château bottle at BI Wine & Spirits Calon-Segur dinner in London. The 2000 Calon Segur is one of those wines that reminds you how great the millennial vintage could be. Now at fifteen years old, it has a brilliant, vivacious red berry nose infused with ash and cigar box aromas. The detail here is a beguiling and it just sings Saint Estèphe. The palate is medium-bodied with dense, firm tannin that provide a rigid backbone, but it is swathed in copious tobacco-drenched black fruit and a superb line of acidity. It finishes with a twist of bitter cherry on the finish that completes what is a deeply impressive Calon-Ségur; it might just outclass the 2005. Tasted March 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,290.54 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2001 Calon-Ségur has a delightful bouquet, very pure and a little more vivacious than the preceding vintage, featuring lovely brambly red fruit, rose petals, autumn leaves and a touch of cigar box, all well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more cohesive than the 2000, and slightly granular in texture, with a graceful, elegant and quite persistent finish. This is one of the few châteaux where it's difficult to choose between the 2001 and 2000. Drinking perfectly now. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,829.34 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2001 Calon-Ségur has a delightful bouquet, very pure and a little more vivacious than the preceding vintage, featuring lovely brambly red fruit, rose petals, autumn leaves and a touch of cigar box, all well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more cohesive than the 2000, and slightly granular in texture, with a graceful, elegant and quite persistent finish. This is one of the few châteaux where it's difficult to choose between the 2001 and 2000. Drinking perfectly now. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-93 (VN (ST)) |
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£107.99 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-93)(based on roughly 60% cabernet sauvignon) Good full ruby-red. Crunchy cassis, bitter chocolate, violet, black olive and a note of leather on the nose. Quite juicy if a bit firm-edged, with musky black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice flavors complicated by an enticing whiff of game. Offers a chewy texture but the faint herbal notes suggest very good but not outstanding ripeness. But then this is exactly the kind of fresh 2004 that should enjoy a positive evolution in barrel. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£1,510.60 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Tasted from an ex-château bottle at BI Wine & Spirits Calon-Segur dinner in London, the 2005 Calon Segur is on par with the wonderful 2000. The only real difference is that this needs more time in bottle. It has a captivating nose: blackberry and boysenberry fruit coming at you at full pelt; dried blood and bacon fat developing as secondary aromas just behind. There is fine delineation here - an underlying mineralité sure to surface with time. The palate is very intense and disarmingly youthful, almost ferrous on the entry with layers of ripe black fruit that segue into an earthy finish (with a curious light tang of Marmite on the aftertaste!). It is a fabulous Calon Ségur, though the millennial wine might ultimately possess greater precision. We will see. Tasted March 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (WA) |
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£882.49 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Tasted at Bordeaux Index's tasting and at the château, the 2006 Calon Segur was current winemaker Vincent Millet's first vintage. In many ways, you can see it as one of the last of the old style Calon Segur wines with a higher percentage of Merlot than nowadays (the 2006 consists of 33% Merlot), while I aver that the tannins are not as fine as they are nowadays. The Merlot component is vividly expressed on the nose with ravishing ripe red cherries, kirsch and strawberry, just slightly smudged by the alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, quite sexy in style but it does not have the class of more recent vintages and it seems to have remained tough up on the finish. It will loosen up with time, so afford this another 6-8 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 96 (JS) |
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£198.50 |
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James Suckling (96)This is extremely perfumed with violets, sage, lavender, currants and berries. Fresh and vivid. Medium-to full-bodied with super refined tannins and fruit. So subtle and refined. This is really long and gorgeous. Goes on for minutes. A change in style from past vintages and I like it. 30% syrah, 30% cabernet franc, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot 7% petit verdot and 5% sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. So hard not to drink now, but better after 2023. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (WI) |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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The Wine Independent (96)This 2019 Caiarossa Caiarossa is a fascinating blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, and Alicante. It has a deep purple, ruby color and a hedonistic, dense, fragrant nose of irises and violets, smoke and Mediterranean macchia. There is a lovely nervosity and tension in this vibrant and juicy wine. Though it feels a little less silky than the Aria di Caiarossa, it does have a wonderful texture, and it has a lovely freshness and vivacity. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 96 (JS) |
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£221.50 |
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James Suckling (96)Purplish tinge in the glass. Aromas of cloves, generous bramble fruit and dried eucalyptus. The attack is firm and dense, with a full body and velvety tannins of great extraction on the mid-palate and refreshing natural acidity. Good integration of oak at the end. Potential for the long haul, but drinkable in one to two years. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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£422.00 |
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Decanter (96)A village wine in the Priorat classification, taken from five parcels of very old vines at different elevations and slopes in Gratallops. Fermented in open-top 225L barrels and aged in French new oak. In a vertical of 2017, 2014 and 2012, the 2014 shone: very dark fruit, a powerful impression, then a delicious lift of orange zest, fresh herbs, eucalyptus. Wonderfully complex. Textured, with fine grain and a long, satisfying finish. Drinking Window 2021 - 2027 |
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California | 20 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
£261.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2020 Chardonnay (Central Coast) is a delicious, appellation-level wine. Citrus peel, orchard fruit, spice and light tropical accents all grace this understated, classy Chardonnay from Calera. |
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California | 20 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
£291.00 |
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Vinous (88)The 2018 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is laced with dried cherry, tobacco, cedar and mint. There's good complexity, although the first signs of maturity are starting to show. I would prefer to drink this over the next year or two at most. |
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California | 5 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£285.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir de Villiers Vineyard shows the natural intensity of the year in its powerful, broad personality. Dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, tobacco and mocha all flesh out in a Pinot that marries textural richness with plenty of grip and vertical lift. I would cellar this for at least a year or two, and that likely won't be enough for the 2018 to enter its sweet spot. |
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California | 10 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£328.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard offers tons of aromatic presence to match its nervy, decidedly mid-weight personality. Crushed red flowers, blood orange, cinnamon, star anise and red berry fruit are nicely lifted. There is a bit of nerviness, and yet the 2018 comes across as one of the more open knit of the estate Pinots. |
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California | 4 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£328.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is quite deep and heady in this vintage. Red fruit, iron, white pepper and savory herbs give the Ryan its distinctly incisive, feral personality. Hints of blood orange, raspberry and spice add an exotic flair. There is plenty of character here, that is for sure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£294.00 |
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Embodied with a harmony of rich characteristics, Calicem 2016 exhibits the marvellous elegance of a finely crafted Bordeaux red wine. The beauty of this blend starts in Bordeaux's celebrated vineyards of Medoc, where the most delicate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes flourish. Using traditional French winemaking practices with an exquisite touch of modernity, the wine is matured for 18 months in oak barrels, infusing it with an intricate infusion of spiced and woody notes. The genius behind Calicem 2016 is Patrice Lévêque, a renowned oenologist who cultivates his wines with an unwavering focus on precision and quality. The result is an enchanting wine with a remarkable structure and a complex bouquet of black fruit, cedar and spice, underpinned by velvety tannins. A seamless fusion of depth and balance, Calicem 2016 captures the essence of Bordeaux's terroir, offering a distinguished drinking experience to refined palates. A witness to the timeless art of French viticulture, Calicem 2016 is pure pleasure poured into a glass. |
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Central Valley | 10 | - |
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£98.00 |
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From the eminent vineyards of Colchagua Valley in Chile, the beautifully crafted Caliterra Tributo Chardonnay 2015 presents an unparalleled wine experience. As a tribute to Mother Nature, this alluring Chardonnay is meticulously produced by the renowned winemaker Caliterra, whose commitment to sustainability is vividly captured in each bottle. The grapes are handpicked, fermented in French oak barrels, and subjected to an extended ageing process. This imparts the beverage with a harmonious blend of ripe apple, pear, and citrus flavours, enrobed in a delicate hint of toasty oak and vanilla. On the palate, this medium-bodied white wine dazzles with its balance of crisp acidity and minerality, bowing out with a lingering finish. Demonstrating an inspiring play between complexity and elegance, Caliterra Tributo Chardonnay 2015 is a sublime accompaniment to a variety of dishes, or savoured on its own. Experience a conduit to Chile's rich terroir with this fine wine. |
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Central Valley | 10 | - |
In Bond
£105.00 |
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The Caliterra Tributo Sauvignon Blanc 2015 is a sophisticated offering from Chile's renowned Caliterra Winery. This captivating sauvignon blanc pays homage to the indigenous terroir of the Colchagua Valley. Esteemed for its remarkable character, this single vineyard expression of sauvignon blanc is emblematic of the Caliterra philosophy of respect for the environment and the harmony of sustainable production. This 2015 vintage manifests a vibrant, clear yellow colour with enticing green hints, a nose full of exuberant citrus and tropical fruit. On the palate, it offers delightful flavours of lime and grapefruit underscored by a distinctly mineral quality courtesy of the Valley's granitic soils. On release, critics widely lauded the Caliterra Tributo Sauvignon Blanc 2015 for its impressive display of balance, complexity and freshness. Whether savoured on its own or paired with delicate seafood, this exceptional vintage captures the refined elegance and spirit of Chilean winemaking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£735.60 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (VT) |
In Bond
£1,305.00 |
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Vintage Tastings (94)St. Estephe was next in line, beginning with an excellent 1982 Calon Segur (sourced from Chateau), which had a great nose. There was excellent t 'n a, chocolate, cassis and blackberry in this singing wine. It also had edge, spice and perfectly singed beef aromas. I was loving this wine. In the mouth, there were peanut flavors and solid t 'n a to this long and minerally wine, but the nose was so exciting that the palate seemed almost a touch disappointing. Cassis and olive flavors came out in this still excellent wine |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WS) |
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£1,632.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Greatest Calon-Segur ever made. An absolutely amazing red, this third-growth Bordeaux is remarkable for its layers of berry, violets and perfume. It's full-bodied and very velvety on the palate, with masses of character and an ultralong finish. Best after 2004. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 94 (WA) |
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£1,758.50 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Tasted from an ex-château bottle at BI Wine & Spirits Calon-Segur dinner in London. The 2000 Calon Segur is one of those wines that reminds you how great the millennial vintage could be. Now at fifteen years old, it has a brilliant, vivacious red berry nose infused with ash and cigar box aromas. The detail here is a beguiling and it just sings Saint Estèphe. The palate is medium-bodied with dense, firm tannin that provide a rigid backbone, but it is swathed in copious tobacco-drenched black fruit and a superb line of acidity. It finishes with a twist of bitter cherry on the finish that completes what is a deeply impressive Calon-Ségur; it might just outclass the 2005. Tasted March 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,041.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2001 Calon-Ségur has a delightful bouquet, very pure and a little more vivacious than the preceding vintage, featuring lovely brambly red fruit, rose petals, autumn leaves and a touch of cigar box, all well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more cohesive than the 2000, and slightly granular in texture, with a graceful, elegant and quite persistent finish. This is one of the few châteaux where it's difficult to choose between the 2001 and 2000. Drinking perfectly now. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,490.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2001 Calon-Ségur has a delightful bouquet, very pure and a little more vivacious than the preceding vintage, featuring lovely brambly red fruit, rose petals, autumn leaves and a touch of cigar box, all well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little more cohesive than the 2000, and slightly granular in texture, with a graceful, elegant and quite persistent finish. This is one of the few châteaux where it's difficult to choose between the 2001 and 2000. Drinking perfectly now. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89-93 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£87.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-93)(based on roughly 60% cabernet sauvignon) Good full ruby-red. Crunchy cassis, bitter chocolate, violet, black olive and a note of leather on the nose. Quite juicy if a bit firm-edged, with musky black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice flavors complicated by an enticing whiff of game. Offers a chewy texture but the faint herbal notes suggest very good but not outstanding ripeness. But then this is exactly the kind of fresh 2004 that should enjoy a positive evolution in barrel. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£1,223.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Tasted from an ex-château bottle at BI Wine & Spirits Calon-Segur dinner in London, the 2005 Calon Segur is on par with the wonderful 2000. The only real difference is that this needs more time in bottle. It has a captivating nose: blackberry and boysenberry fruit coming at you at full pelt; dried blood and bacon fat developing as secondary aromas just behind. There is fine delineation here - an underlying mineralité sure to surface with time. The palate is very intense and disarmingly youthful, almost ferrous on the entry with layers of ripe black fruit that segue into an earthy finish (with a curious light tang of Marmite on the aftertaste!). It is a fabulous Calon Ségur, though the millennial wine might ultimately possess greater precision. We will see. Tasted March 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93 (WA) |
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£717.50 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Tasted at Bordeaux Index's tasting and at the château, the 2006 Calon Segur was current winemaker Vincent Millet's first vintage. In many ways, you can see it as one of the last of the old style Calon Segur wines with a higher percentage of Merlot than nowadays (the 2006 consists of 33% Merlot), while I aver that the tannins are not as fine as they are nowadays. The Merlot component is vividly expressed on the nose with ravishing ripe red cherries, kirsch and strawberry, just slightly smudged by the alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, quite sexy in style but it does not have the class of more recent vintages and it seems to have remained tough up on the finish. It will loosen up with time, so afford this another 6-8 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. |
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