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Bordeaux | 14 | - |
Inc. VAT
£201.58 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,183.24 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1981 Chateau Musar is simply wonderful, a prime time wine aging brilliantly. Beautifully structured, this has silky texture, a crisp finish and good balance, notwithstanding the serious power lurking on the finish. It seems fresh, vibrant and youthful, a great food wine, not particularly fleshy, fruity or sweet, but quite lively. It was tasted twice from different bottles (with and without Hochar) and it was fascinating each time. As with many Musars, the score matters less than the style. There are certainly things going on here that will draw divided opinions. By many modern standards, the acidity level is perceptibly high. There is a bretty aspect that will certainly turn off others. Yet, this preens in its power, its complexity and its invigorating freshness. I rather loved it and it seemed quite brilliant. Drink now-2030. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 85 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£193.73 |
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Wine Advocate (85)The 1995 Chateau Musar represents an extreme in terms of Musar’s love-it-or-hate-it vintages. This should be far more controversial than wines such as the 1981 or 1967. Even while Serge Hochar called it “a great vintage,” he acknowledged its unusual properties. It was a relatively late harvest, for one thing. Its commercial release was delayed to the point where the 1996 was put out first. The first nuance on this was unusual sweetness. The second was obvious volatile acidity. (Indeed an earlier bottle tasted was far stronger in that regard and smelled largely of turpentine. The score is based only on the sounder bottle.) The structure here is undeniably fine, to be sure. It is powerful, fresh, young and pointed, with a surprisingly graceful feel at times. I couldn’t get past its eccentricities, though. It is a notably flawed wine that is over the line. To be sure, it does enough well – sometimes beautifully – that I can say I’d still drink it and it can’t be ignored. It will surely work better with food, too. As with most all of the wines here, this has the structure to preserve it a good long while, but whether you really want to cellar this a long time may be another story. Drink now. |
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Bekaa Valley | 2 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£474.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Pale, particularly bright garnet. Light, spicy, particularly well-integrated nose. Already well developed. Sweet start and very nicely mature. Seems just right now. The opposite of heavy. Lifted, jewel-bright. Really lovely wine. Fresh, sweet with some very slight mintiness. Dry finish and it would go beautifully with food. Very long. One of my favourite wines in this collection. Is it the Cinsault I like so much? |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£714.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)‘An exceptional year’, with a dry winter, fresh spring, good flowering. Mild summer with a cloudy July and August, and a hot, sunny September. Bright garnet. Pale rim. Broad and rich with a minty note. More mainstream than many in terms of its build and flavours. Still evolving but beautifully balanced. Lots of energy and transparency. No heaviness at all. Rich but lifted. Already gorgeous but there are tannins behind the exotic fruit and brilliant freshness. Still quite youthful. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 91 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£1,005.12 |
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Wine Enthusiast (91)Exceptional concentration, structure and balance mark this 11-year old blend of Cab, Cinsault and Carignan that's ripe with cassis and plums and a plume of smoke, earth and barnyard funk. Tannins subdued into a powdery softness, it's elegantly textured yet full and forward with a rich, layered complexity. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£741.64 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2004 Chateau Musar is an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. This is a rather civilized, laid back Musar. The complicated aging process is best described by the winery: “The wines spent nine months in cement vats and then a year in French Nevers oak barrels and the final blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan rested for another nine months in vats before being bottled?“ The winery describes this as a once-in-a-decade vintage where a heat wave caused notable increases in sugar content in a short time. I sometimes find that is a dangerous description of vineyard conditions with many risks for a winery, but it seems to have turned out well. If you’re comparing, it adds two layers of depth to the 2007 Hochar, although it is quite elegant and graceful in its own right. Most importantly, it has more of an obvious backbone even though it is late-released. Its balance, combining the nice fruit, elegant mid-palate, persistent finish and backbone, gives it a tightly wound, precise and focused demeanor. The tannins are not completely integrated, but not overly hard. They provided some welcome grip and vibrancy and never overwhelmed the wine. In the long run, they should serve this wine in good stead. Overall, it is an exceptionally graceful, somewhat modern and restrained Musar, bright, with that silky texture I saw in the Hochar reviewed this issue, while adding those layers of concentration. The cherry on top is the intensity of fruit flavor – bursts of delicious and juicy fruit on the finish, admittedly nuanced by some of the gamey notes I see here so often. Call it raspberry flavored, though, because the fruit is delicious. The gamey notes were in fact moderate and, at least for my taste, not an issue. As this rather subtle Musar aired out, I liked it more and more. I’ve had Musars that were bigger, burlier, more rustic and more astringent. Here, the subtle start was unremarkable, but it gathered steam, showed remarkable finesse and then won me over. This will certainly do better with food. Drink now-2021. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
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£566.75 |
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Bekaa Valley | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£437.15 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 93 (FS) |
Inc. VAT
£361.55 |
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Falstaff (93)Medium carmine, garnet reflections, broad ochre rim. Smoky, spicy, red berry fruit, orange zest, a hint of nougat and liquorice, a hint of fig, cinnamon and cedar wood. Taut, tightly knit, red cherry, lively acidity, mineral and lemon on the finish, appears light-footed, animating, cool style, still very youthful and underdeveloped. |
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Bekaa Valley | 10 | 91 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£257.15 |
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Decanter (91)This single-vineyard wine, from Aana, is made in a modern style: concentrated and slightly reductive. It shows notes of new oak barrels, lovely red berry fruit (reminiscent of Grenache) and garrigue aromas. So Mediterranean on the palate, with sweet tannins, spices and a meaty hint on the aftertaste. A very friendly, easy-to-drink and enjoyable wine. It becomes even better and more refined a day after the bottle is opened. I would recommend decanting it. |
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Bekaa Valley | 3 | 91 (VN) |
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£264.35 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Château Musar opens with candied red fruits, white mushrooms, leather and spicy nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, moderately concentrated and round, the 2018 is a delightful Musar. A touch of heat emerges on the savoury finale. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
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£1,196.64 |
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Bekaa Valley | 2 | - |
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£1,421.34 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£502.62 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£357.58 |
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Indulge yourself in Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2016, an exceptional vintage exclusively crafted in the famed Barbaresco region of Italy's Piedmont. Carrying on a rich tradition since 1919, the Nada Fiorenzo winery meticulously selects only Nebbiolo grapes from the prestigious Rombone vineyard, embodying the essence of its unique terroir. Undergoing an extended maceration period and ageing in wooden barrels, the result is an expressively rich and profound wine that elegantly unfolds with a robust structure, marked by spirited tannins and a vibrant acidity. Its nose distinctly reveals layers of ripe cherries, plums, tobacco, and a subtle nod to spices, further invigorated by an unforgettable finish. The Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2016 captures the poetic expression of the land and the meticulous savoir-faire of the winemaker, bringing you an ultimate wine experience, certain to captivate the discerning palate of the fine wine connoisseur. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£377.60 |
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Awaken your senses with the Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2018, a truly magnificent wine curated in the acclaimed Barbaresco commune of Italy. This masterstroke of enology, produced by the highly esteemed Fiorenzo family, infuses tradition with a hint of modern winemaking techniques. Grown in the illustrious Rombone vineyard, the Nebbiolo grapes are meticulously handpicked and aged for two years in large oak barrels to embody an elegant fusion of strength and delicacy. This distinguished red wine is renowned for its ethereal soul and striking garnet hue. A captivating beverage offers intriguing nuances of red fruit, dried rose, tobacco, and spices upon your palate, leaving behind an irresistibly velvety finish. Its exquisite complexity and longevity make the Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2018 one of the finest expressions of the Piedmont region. Indulge in this refined experience as a toast to the art, passion, and tradition of Italian viticulture. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£184.39 |
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Discover the exquisite Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2019, a jewel hailing from the esteemed Italian vineyards of Nada Fiorenzo in Piemonte. This fine red wine portrays a stunning depiction of the Nebbiolo grape, hand-harvested from the prestigious Rombone vineyard renowned for its distinctive chalky, sandy soils. Each vine is nurtured with utmost respect to the land, each grape handpicked meticulously, ensuring a harvest of maximal quality and character. The wine undergoes maturation in oak barrels for 24 months, striking a fine balance between opulent fruit concentration and firm tannic grip. On the nose, it reveals a beguiling bouquet of ripe cherries, dried herbs, and rose petals. Nuanced layers of red fruit, spice, and licorice unfold on the palate, leading to an impressively persistent finish. The Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2019, a masterpiece in a bottle, illustrates the producer's obsessive pursuit of quality and expression of terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 93-96 (VN (ID)) |
Inc. VAT
£276.49 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (93-96)(3.52 pH; 7.5 g/l total acidity; 180 g/l residual sugar): Bright yellow-gold. Enticing sauvignon blanc-dominated aromas of kiwi, passion fruit and green fig complicated by dried apricot and orange jam. Fresh, dense and very sweet, with extremely persistent flavors of tangerine, ripe apricot, saffron and peach nectar. Finishes very bright and long. This wine sports one of the highest residual sugar levels of the vintage yet it comes across as less sweet than the numbers would suggest thanks to its very high total acidity. Another outstanding wine for Nairac, which insiders know to be the single best buy in Sauternes today. The last few years have seen one great Nairac after another. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 93-96 (VN (ID)) |
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£250.09 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (93-96)(3.52 pH; 7.5 g/l total acidity; 180 g/l residual sugar): Bright yellow-gold. Enticing sauvignon blanc-dominated aromas of kiwi, passion fruit and green fig complicated by dried apricot and orange jam. Fresh, dense and very sweet, with extremely persistent flavors of tangerine, ripe apricot, saffron and peach nectar. Finishes very bright and long. This wine sports one of the highest residual sugar levels of the vintage yet it comes across as less sweet than the numbers would suggest thanks to its very high total acidity. Another outstanding wine for Nairac, which insiders know to be the single best buy in Sauternes today. The last few years have seen one great Nairac after another. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£198.20 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2012 Nairac has a peachy nose with Golden Delicious, honeysuckle and pear scents, fine definition though it needs a little more focus. The palate is well balanced with quite a tangy entry, good weight, waxy in texture with stem ginger and light lemongrass notes on the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 24 | 91-94 (VN (ID)) |
Inc. VAT
£210.58 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)Medium yellow-gold. Complex, deep nose reveals pineapple, caramelized ginger and honeyed minerals. Then easygoing, bright and fresh, with flavors of citrus fruits, green papaya and orange zest nicely framed by lively acidity. Features sneaky concentration and a very long aftertaste. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£714.70 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc looks to be the finest white to date and unquestionably ranks with the finest whites in the vintage. Beautiful notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, quince, and spice all flow to a medium to full-bodied, balanced, powerful white that’s flawlessly balanced. It’s one of the rich yet elegant whites that can drink nicely on its own or shine on the dinner table. |
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Bordeaux | 14 | - |
In Bond
£148.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£970.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1981 Chateau Musar is simply wonderful, a prime time wine aging brilliantly. Beautifully structured, this has silky texture, a crisp finish and good balance, notwithstanding the serious power lurking on the finish. It seems fresh, vibrant and youthful, a great food wine, not particularly fleshy, fruity or sweet, but quite lively. It was tasted twice from different bottles (with and without Hochar) and it was fascinating each time. As with many Musars, the score matters less than the style. There are certainly things going on here that will draw divided opinions. By many modern standards, the acidity level is perceptibly high. There is a bretty aspect that will certainly turn off others. Yet, this preens in its power, its complexity and its invigorating freshness. I rather loved it and it seemed quite brilliant. Drink now-2030. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 85 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£189.60 |
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Wine Advocate (85)The 1995 Chateau Musar represents an extreme in terms of Musar’s love-it-or-hate-it vintages. This should be far more controversial than wines such as the 1981 or 1967. Even while Serge Hochar called it “a great vintage,” he acknowledged its unusual properties. It was a relatively late harvest, for one thing. Its commercial release was delayed to the point where the 1996 was put out first. The first nuance on this was unusual sweetness. The second was obvious volatile acidity. (Indeed an earlier bottle tasted was far stronger in that regard and smelled largely of turpentine. The score is based only on the sounder bottle.) The structure here is undeniably fine, to be sure. It is powerful, fresh, young and pointed, with a surprisingly graceful feel at times. I couldn’t get past its eccentricities, though. It is a notably flawed wine that is over the line. To be sure, it does enough well – sometimes beautifully – that I can say I’d still drink it and it can’t be ignored. It will surely work better with food, too. As with most all of the wines here, this has the structure to preserve it a good long while, but whether you really want to cellar this a long time may be another story. Drink now. |
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Bekaa Valley | 2 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£474.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Pale, particularly bright garnet. Light, spicy, particularly well-integrated nose. Already well developed. Sweet start and very nicely mature. Seems just right now. The opposite of heavy. Lifted, jewel-bright. Really lovely wine. Fresh, sweet with some very slight mintiness. Dry finish and it would go beautifully with food. Very long. One of my favourite wines in this collection. Is it the Cinsault I like so much? |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£714.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)‘An exceptional year’, with a dry winter, fresh spring, good flowering. Mild summer with a cloudy July and August, and a hot, sunny September. Bright garnet. Pale rim. Broad and rich with a minty note. More mainstream than many in terms of its build and flavours. Still evolving but beautifully balanced. Lots of energy and transparency. No heaviness at all. Rich but lifted. Already gorgeous but there are tannins behind the exotic fruit and brilliant freshness. Still quite youthful. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 91 (WE) |
In Bond
£819.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (91)Exceptional concentration, structure and balance mark this 11-year old blend of Cab, Cinsault and Carignan that's ripe with cassis and plums and a plume of smoke, earth and barnyard funk. Tannins subdued into a powdery softness, it's elegantly textured yet full and forward with a rich, layered complexity. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
£602.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2004 Chateau Musar is an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. This is a rather civilized, laid back Musar. The complicated aging process is best described by the winery: “The wines spent nine months in cement vats and then a year in French Nevers oak barrels and the final blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan rested for another nine months in vats before being bottled?“ The winery describes this as a once-in-a-decade vintage where a heat wave caused notable increases in sugar content in a short time. I sometimes find that is a dangerous description of vineyard conditions with many risks for a winery, but it seems to have turned out well. If you’re comparing, it adds two layers of depth to the 2007 Hochar, although it is quite elegant and graceful in its own right. Most importantly, it has more of an obvious backbone even though it is late-released. Its balance, combining the nice fruit, elegant mid-palate, persistent finish and backbone, gives it a tightly wound, precise and focused demeanor. The tannins are not completely integrated, but not overly hard. They provided some welcome grip and vibrancy and never overwhelmed the wine. In the long run, they should serve this wine in good stead. Overall, it is an exceptionally graceful, somewhat modern and restrained Musar, bright, with that silky texture I saw in the Hochar reviewed this issue, while adding those layers of concentration. The cherry on top is the intensity of fruit flavor – bursts of delicious and juicy fruit on the finish, admittedly nuanced by some of the gamey notes I see here so often. Call it raspberry flavored, though, because the fruit is delicious. The gamey notes were in fact moderate and, at least for my taste, not an issue. As this rather subtle Musar aired out, I liked it more and more. I’ve had Musars that were bigger, burlier, more rustic and more astringent. Here, the subtle start was unremarkable, but it gathered steam, showed remarkable finesse and then won me over. This will certainly do better with food. Drink now-2021. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
In Bond
£453.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 2 | - |
In Bond
£345.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | 93 (FS) |
In Bond
£282.00 |
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Falstaff (93)Medium carmine, garnet reflections, broad ochre rim. Smoky, spicy, red berry fruit, orange zest, a hint of nougat and liquorice, a hint of fig, cinnamon and cedar wood. Taut, tightly knit, red cherry, lively acidity, mineral and lemon on the finish, appears light-footed, animating, cool style, still very youthful and underdeveloped. |
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Bekaa Valley | 10 | 91 (DC) |
In Bond
£195.00 |
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Decanter (91)This single-vineyard wine, from Aana, is made in a modern style: concentrated and slightly reductive. It shows notes of new oak barrels, lovely red berry fruit (reminiscent of Grenache) and garrigue aromas. So Mediterranean on the palate, with sweet tannins, spices and a meaty hint on the aftertaste. A very friendly, easy-to-drink and enjoyable wine. It becomes even better and more refined a day after the bottle is opened. I would recommend decanting it. |
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Bekaa Valley | 3 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Château Musar opens with candied red fruits, white mushrooms, leather and spicy nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, moderately concentrated and round, the 2018 is a delightful Musar. A touch of heat emerges on the savoury finale. |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
In Bond
£960.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 2 | - |
In Bond
£1,150.00 |
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Bekaa Valley | 1 | - |
In Bond
£403.00 |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£278.00 |
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Indulge yourself in Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2016, an exceptional vintage exclusively crafted in the famed Barbaresco region of Italy's Piedmont. Carrying on a rich tradition since 1919, the Nada Fiorenzo winery meticulously selects only Nebbiolo grapes from the prestigious Rombone vineyard, embodying the essence of its unique terroir. Undergoing an extended maceration period and ageing in wooden barrels, the result is an expressively rich and profound wine that elegantly unfolds with a robust structure, marked by spirited tannins and a vibrant acidity. Its nose distinctly reveals layers of ripe cherries, plums, tobacco, and a subtle nod to spices, further invigorated by an unforgettable finish. The Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2016 captures the poetic expression of the land and the meticulous savoir-faire of the winemaker, bringing you an ultimate wine experience, certain to captivate the discerning palate of the fine wine connoisseur. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
In Bond
£294.00 |
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Awaken your senses with the Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2018, a truly magnificent wine curated in the acclaimed Barbaresco commune of Italy. This masterstroke of enology, produced by the highly esteemed Fiorenzo family, infuses tradition with a hint of modern winemaking techniques. Grown in the illustrious Rombone vineyard, the Nebbiolo grapes are meticulously handpicked and aged for two years in large oak barrels to embody an elegant fusion of strength and delicacy. This distinguished red wine is renowned for its ethereal soul and striking garnet hue. A captivating beverage offers intriguing nuances of red fruit, dried rose, tobacco, and spices upon your palate, leaving behind an irresistibly velvety finish. Its exquisite complexity and longevity make the Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2018 one of the finest expressions of the Piedmont region. Indulge in this refined experience as a toast to the art, passion, and tradition of Italian viticulture. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
In Bond
£147.00 |
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Discover the exquisite Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2019, a jewel hailing from the esteemed Italian vineyards of Nada Fiorenzo in Piemonte. This fine red wine portrays a stunning depiction of the Nebbiolo grape, hand-harvested from the prestigious Rombone vineyard renowned for its distinctive chalky, sandy soils. Each vine is nurtured with utmost respect to the land, each grape handpicked meticulously, ensuring a harvest of maximal quality and character. The wine undergoes maturation in oak barrels for 24 months, striking a fine balance between opulent fruit concentration and firm tannic grip. On the nose, it reveals a beguiling bouquet of ripe cherries, dried herbs, and rose petals. Nuanced layers of red fruit, spice, and licorice unfold on the palate, leading to an impressively persistent finish. The Nada Fiorenzo Barbaresco Rombone 2019, a masterpiece in a bottle, illustrates the producer's obsessive pursuit of quality and expression of terroir. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 93-96 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
£212.50 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (93-96)(3.52 pH; 7.5 g/l total acidity; 180 g/l residual sugar): Bright yellow-gold. Enticing sauvignon blanc-dominated aromas of kiwi, passion fruit and green fig complicated by dried apricot and orange jam. Fresh, dense and very sweet, with extremely persistent flavors of tangerine, ripe apricot, saffron and peach nectar. Finishes very bright and long. This wine sports one of the highest residual sugar levels of the vintage yet it comes across as less sweet than the numbers would suggest thanks to its very high total acidity. Another outstanding wine for Nairac, which insiders know to be the single best buy in Sauternes today. The last few years have seen one great Nairac after another. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 93-96 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
£190.50 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (93-96)(3.52 pH; 7.5 g/l total acidity; 180 g/l residual sugar): Bright yellow-gold. Enticing sauvignon blanc-dominated aromas of kiwi, passion fruit and green fig complicated by dried apricot and orange jam. Fresh, dense and very sweet, with extremely persistent flavors of tangerine, ripe apricot, saffron and peach nectar. Finishes very bright and long. This wine sports one of the highest residual sugar levels of the vintage yet it comes across as less sweet than the numbers would suggest thanks to its very high total acidity. Another outstanding wine for Nairac, which insiders know to be the single best buy in Sauternes today. The last few years have seen one great Nairac after another. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£144.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2012 Nairac has a peachy nose with Golden Delicious, honeysuckle and pear scents, fine definition though it needs a little more focus. The palate is well balanced with quite a tangy entry, good weight, waxy in texture with stem ginger and light lemongrass notes on the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 24 | 91-94 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
£155.50 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (91-94)Medium yellow-gold. Complex, deep nose reveals pineapple, caramelized ginger and honeyed minerals. Then easygoing, bright and fresh, with flavors of citrus fruits, green papaya and orange zest nicely framed by lively acidity. Features sneaky concentration and a very long aftertaste. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-96 (JD) |
In Bond
£557.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc looks to be the finest white to date and unquestionably ranks with the finest whites in the vintage. Beautiful notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, quince, and spice all flow to a medium to full-bodied, balanced, powerful white that’s flawlessly balanced. It’s one of the rich yet elegant whites that can drink nicely on its own or shine on the dinner table. |
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