We are pleased to release these two hugely impressive 2016s from Felsina Berardenga, namely 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Rancia’, Felsina Berardenga and 2016 Fontalloro, Felsina Berardenga. We think Antonio Galloni’s introduction to the wines is particularly pertinent, as not only does he commend the qualities of the wines, ...
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You may recall that we endorsed and offered the 2016 Château Cos d’Estournel way before the critics had pronounced, as we were so impressed by the barrel tastings. Shortly after, it received 100 points from Neal Martin when he inked in his scores following bottling. The 2016 represented such a turnaround in style; it was a completely...
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As I’m sure you are aware by this point in the campaign, we have been very selective in our offering of 2018 Bordeaux 2018 En Primeur… nothing is set to change in that respect. This brings us to the release this morning of Château Troplong Mondot, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion at £460 per 6 bottle case in bond. Thi...
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This must surely be one of the best ‘price to quality’ ratios that we will see among the 2018 releases…If there was one wine on the Left Bank that I tasted from the 2018 vintage that showed a rare poise and balance in what was clearly a more extreme vintage, it would be Château Brane-Cantenac. I was stunned by the ...
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We are trying to keep it brief here…these are two compelling releases, both under the ownership of Chanel and made under the direction of Nicolas Audebert, namely Château Canon and Château Berliquet in St.Emilion. Château Canon continues to steal the limelight on account of its rich vein of form, which has placed it comf...
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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste has released this morning. In the 2018 vintage it came as no surprise that this estate excelled. 'GPL' has a deserved reputation for refinement and the 2018 showcased the best attributes of the vintage without any of the excesses; it is a strong recommendation from us this vintage.
My note below, as w...
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