{"title":"100 POINT","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-pape-clement-2010","title":"Château Pape Clément 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, March 2020 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDeep garnet in color, the 2010 Pape Clement comes wafting sensuously from the glass with fragrant notions of dried roses, Chinese five spice and sandalwood over a core of kirsch, warm cassis and plum preserves plus a touch of cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is finely crafted with a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the perfumed fruit through the incredibly long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStephen Tanzer, Vinous, January 2013 - 95P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby-red. Complex but restrained aromas of spiced plum, strawberry, mocha, iron, tobacco and sexy oak. Wonderfully rich, layered and concentrated, with a chewy, high-extract quality to its powerful cassis, blueberry, camphor and licorice flavors. Compellingly chewy but without any easy sweetness. Wonderfully intense but not at all overextracted, conveying an impression of medicinal reserve that suggests this wine will be very long-lived. The extremely long, elegant finish boasts noble tannins and lovely energy and lift. A great vintage for this wine, but hands off for at least six or seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChâteau Pape Clément is a historic wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. It is one of the oldest vineyards in the region, with roots dating back to the 13th century when it was established by Bertrand de Goth, who later became Pope Clement V.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003eClassification: The estate is classified as a Grand Cru Classé in the Graves classification, recognized for both its red and white wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003eVineyard Size: The vineyard spans approximately 63 hectares, planted primarily on a hilltop of Pyrenean gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003eGrape Varieties:\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003eRed: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003eWhite: 74% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Sémillon, with small amounts of Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003eWinemaking: The red wines are aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with about 70% being new. The white wines are aged for 12 to 14 months under similar conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"4\"\u003eOwnership: The estate has been owned by Bernard Magrez since the 1980s, who has worked to enhance its reputation and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"5\"\u003eWine Characteristics: Château Pape Clément's wines are known for their richness and complexity, combining modern techniques with traditional practices. The reds are typically full-bodied with vibrant fruit flavors, while the whites are noted for their freshness and intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChâteau Pape Clément exemplifies the rich heritage and quality of Bordeaux wines, making it a significant player in the region's viticulture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pape Clément","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50021214847242,"sku":"CEW035","price":2075.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/PapeClementSQ.png?v=1730104580"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-barolo-riserva-monfortino-2004","title":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Robert Parker, October 2011 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2004 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is drop-dead gorgeous. I have tasted the wine multiple times from barrel and three times from bottle and never been anything less than blown away. The 2004 is a subtle, layered Monfortino that captures the sheer elegance and finesse of this great vintage. It is sweet, perfumed, silky and utterly mind-blowing. From barrel it has always been a 100 point wine, but it has just been bottled and naturally a bit closed in on itself. Still, with some time in the glass its silky, perfumed fruit and dazzling class come to life. The 2004 is remarkably harmonious for such a young wine. Readers will have much fun debating which is the greatest Monfortino of recent years. Could it be the 1996, 1999 or 2002 for their huge structure and classicism? Or, is it the 1997 for its opulence? What if the dark horse 1998 and 2000 steal the show? Personally, I adore the 2001 and 2004 for their completeness, but the 2004 is the sexiest of them all. Sadly, 2004 is also the year Giovanni Conterno passed away, but one can’t escape the feeling his spirit lives in this wine. Kudos to Roberto Conterno and his team for this magnificent, thrilling Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2044. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drive from Barolo to Monforte was a little different this year. Peering across the valley over the hillside where the Conterno winery sits, the observant eye will notice a number of large barrels outside the main building. Roberto Conterno had no choice but to replace a number of his casks this year as the staves had begun to bend from many years of use, and Conterno was understandably afraid of the unthinkable, that the casks could finally yield to old age full of wine. Still, he was clearly upset by having to replace barrels that he personally moved into the new winery with his father during the summer of 1985. Just to think of the wines that were racked during that move. The 1978, 1979 and 1982 Monfortini were still in cask. To be honest, seeing the empty space in the winery as the new casks were about to arrive was quite a shock. The wines, however, were not. I tasted all of the wines currently in cask plus the new releases from bottle. My high expectations were easily surpassed. Conterno fans have a lot to look forward to. Roberto Conterno has decided to give his new Nebbiolo from the Cerretta vineyard another year in barrel. At the moment Conterno is leaning towards releasing the 2009 as a Langhe Nebbiolo rather than Barolo, although that could always change. 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Opaque purple, with blueberry and blackberry fruit, a hint of incense and subtle toast, the wine has great intensity, incredible richness and, again, a floral blue- and black-fruited nose and flavor profile that is remarkable. The finish goes on for close to a minute. This is slightly more tightly knit than the more ostentatious 2012, but both are wines to taste and drink before you die!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003eThis is an incredible lineup of wines from Ann Colgin, her winemaker Allison Tauziet and Bordeaux winemaking consultant Dr. Alain Raynaud. Of course, they have David Abreu, the superstar of viticulturalists, looking after their vineyards which, based on those I’ve seen at Tychson Hill and the IX Estate, are meticulously and fastidiously maintained as well as drop-dead beautiful terroirs.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2012s, which I reviewed from bottle before, have gone from strength to strength at the top of the qualitative pyramid.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013s had just been bottled, so I was blown away by how amazingly they performed. Of course, 2012 was a great vintage, but 2013, as I’ve already indicated, is probably the finest vintage for Bordeaux varietals I’ve ever tasted in my 37 years of experience in Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColgin notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure expression of fruit and mineral in the 2016 “Tychson Hill” shows the energy of the vintage. The ideal growing season of 2016 imparts into the wine an innate delicacy and opulence. Brimming with black cherry, plum, and black currant, the 2016 vintage exudes the classic flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon. Compelling notes of cobblestones and graphite meld with a graceful lift of talc and floral. A harmonious texture of seamless tannins builds in breadth and layers as the wine glides across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eClimatic Conditions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winter of 2016 began with steady rainfall, bringing small doses over the entire winter and ending with a very rainy beginning of March. Following a sequence of drought vintages beginning in 2012, the wet winter brought a final reprieve from dry conditions. Budbreak arrived shortly thereafter as vines began a season that restored balance to vine and soil health. Steady shoot growth followed in April, and warm weather took hold in May during the blooming period. This healthy start to the season was a blessing, but the incredible weather that followed in the summer and fall would become the story of the vintage. We began harvest under foggy conditions in the middle of September. The mild nature of the remainder of the season would serve to retain flavor nuances and accumulate heightened amounts of color in the grape skins. Fruit condition over the entirety of harvest was impeccable. Supple skinned berries bursting with flavor and color extracted to form wines of freshness and vibrancy with an intensely harmonious palate. The wines of the 2016 vintage are thrilling and multifaceted- every nuance of delectable fruit is matched by vivid notes of each distinctive terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COLGIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50143731450122,"sku":"CEW027","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/COLGIN_TYCHSON.png?v=1729257472"},{"product_id":"dominus-estate-christian-moueix-2016","title":"Dominus 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti Brown, October 2018, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc aged in 40% new oak, the 2016 Proprietary Red Wine is deep purple-black in color and quite reticent at this youthful stage to begin, offering up subtle notions of potpourri, Indian spices, cigar box and iron ore over a core of crushed blackberries and black cherries with intermittent wafts of black and red currants, new leather and smoked meats. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a densely packed mid-palate and oodles of freshness framed by very ripe, finely grained tannins and laced with compelling earthy accents. It offers incredible vibrancy with tons of black and red fruit sparkle in the mid-palate leading to a provocative mineral element on the very long finish. If I could give more than 100 for this one, I would. To be released in May 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominus notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with notes of deep forest berries, juniper and true, Dominus 2016 is restrained and compact. Detightly woven structure promises to reveal ne tannins, earth, lavender and dark chocolate and will improve over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainy days were spread out evenly over the course of a warmer than average winter (November to March: 31.2 inches total, 11.2 inches in March). With soil water reserves full, vines grew quickly with dense canopies. Bloom and veraison unfolded in warm and dry conditions and one heat spike of 103 F was recorded on July 26th. Ripening slowed down in August because of coooler temperatures and late morning fog. Fruit de-leang and higher temperatures in September (99.2 F on the 18th, 100.8 F on the 25th, 100 F\u003cbr\u003eon the 26th) helped fruit to ripen consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus, produced in Yountville, Napa Valley by Christian Moueix and Tod Mostero, is one of California's iconic wines. Since its debut with the 1983 vintage, it has expressed the unique terroir of the historic Napanook Vineyard, celebrated for its complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoueix emphasizes that winemaking begins in the vineyard. Despite Napanook's hot and dry microclimate, he employs French techniques similar to those at Château Petrus. Unique practices include washing grape clusters before harvest and picking grapes on the sunny side of the vine up to a week earlier than those on the shady side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, stems are removed, and grapes are sorted using advanced optical equipment and by hand to ensure only perfect grapes reach the stainless steel tanks. Grape skins and seeds are removed after a few days to enhance red fruit flavors and avoid overripe notes. The wine matures for 18 months in French barrels (40% new) before being clarified with egg whites and bottled without further treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dominus Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50144864534794,"sku":"CEW033","price":3450.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/dominus.png?v=1729272725"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2013","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2013","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, May 2018, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 Monte Bello is a very special vintage for this great wine. Amazingly, it has yet to shut down, unfurling in the glass to reveal a bouquet of black raspberries, cassis, rich espresso roast, cigar wrapper, subtle black truffle and burning embers that has already integrated its 100% new oak remarkably completely. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, powerful and multidimensional, with a lavishly textural attack that segues into a stunningly layered, richly structured mid-palate endowed with incredible depth and concentration underpinned by succulent acids. The finish is long, vibrant and beautifully delineated. The 2013 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, and it attained 13.6% natural alcohol. Analytically, this ranks as one of the most tannic vintages of Monte Bello ever produced, but the tannins are of such high quality and cloaked in such a wealth of fruit that Ridge forwent their habitual egg white fining this year—beginning a trend that has continued since. This profound Monte Bello will begin to blossom as it reaches age ten and should prove practically immortal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ridge Vineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards stands as a testament to excellence in American winemaking, with a rich history dating back to 1885 when Dr. Osea Perrone purchased land on Monte Bello in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Though the first vintage was produced in 1892, it wasn't until 1962 that four Stanford Research Institute engineers refounded the winery, setting the stage for its modern success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of Paul Draper in 1969 marked a turning point for Ridge. With a background in philosophy and practical winemaking experience from Chile, Draper revolutionized the vineyard's management and modernized its production facilities. His influence was instrumental in elevating the status of California Zinfandel and creating iconic wines such as Geyserville, Lytton Springs, and the flagship Monte Bello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge's reputation soared when its 1971 Monte Bello placed in the top 5 at the famous 1976 Paris tasting, a feat surpassed 30 years later when it ranked first in the Judgment of Paris rematch. This success is rooted in Ridge's expansive vineyards, including the 180-acre Monte Bello Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 115-acre Lytton Springs Winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, and the 60-acre Geyserville in Alexander Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery's philosophy centers on single-vineyard wines and minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and limited new oak. This approach, combined with a commitment to organic farming methods, has produced an impressive portfolio. Beyond the renowned Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, Ridge offers iconic Zinfandel blends and various single-vineyard Zinfandels, as well as Chardonnay from the Monte Bello estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Ridge has continued to evolve. Following Paul Draper's retirement in 2016, Eric Baugher took the helm as winemaker, maintaining the high standards while expanding the range of wines. Today, Ridge's offerings consistently receive high ratings from critics and are distributed across all 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards' commitment to sustainability is evident in its certified organic farming practices and use of solar power at both winery locations. As it moves forward, Ridge remains a cornerstone of the American wine industry, renowned for its dedication to traditional winemaking techniques, terroir-driven wines, and unwavering commitment to quality across its entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50146828812554,"sku":"CEW412\/CEW545","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/ridgemontebello.png?v=1729332939"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2017","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2017","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Luczy, Robert Parker, April 2024, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Monte Bello is a towering triumph of California Cabernet Sauvignon. The final blend includes 15% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. The colossal nose reads like a dictionary definition of young Monte Bello, with inky black fruits, fragrant dried herbs, treated leather and a refreshing, breezy lift that continuously bounds from the glass. The palate continues the immense heft and gravitas of the nose, with ample mid-palate richness buttressed by forceful, penetrating and vigorous tannins. The oak integration throughout is remarkable, its edges gently buffed rather than vigorously polished. Overall, this is an incredibly impressive, complex and multifaceted wine that should have no problem aging for five decades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ridge Vineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards stands as a testament to excellence in American winemaking, with a rich history dating back to 1885 when Dr. Osea Perrone purchased land on Monte Bello in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Though the first vintage was produced in 1892, it wasn't until 1962 that four Stanford Research Institute engineers refounded the winery, setting the stage for its modern success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of Paul Draper in 1969 marked a turning point for Ridge. With a background in philosophy and practical winemaking experience from Chile, Draper revolutionized the vineyard's management and modernized its production facilities. His influence was instrumental in elevating the status of California Zinfandel and creating iconic wines such as Geyserville, Lytton Springs, and the flagship Monte Bello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge's reputation soared when its 1971 Monte Bello placed in the top 5 at the famous 1976 Paris tasting, a feat surpassed 30 years later when it ranked first in the Judgment of Paris rematch. This success is rooted in Ridge's expansive vineyards, including the 180-acre Monte Bello Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 115-acre Lytton Springs Winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, and the 60-acre Geyserville in Alexander Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery's philosophy centers on single-vineyard wines and minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and limited new oak. This approach, combined with a commitment to organic farming methods, has produced an impressive portfolio. Beyond the renowned Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, Ridge offers iconic Zinfandel blends and various single-vineyard Zinfandels, as well as Chardonnay from the Monte Bello estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Ridge has continued to evolve. Following Paul Draper's retirement in 2016, Eric Baugher took the helm as winemaker, maintaining the high standards while expanding the range of wines. Today, Ridge's offerings consistently receive high ratings from critics and are distributed across all 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards' commitment to sustainability is evident in its certified organic farming practices and use of solar power at both winery locations. As it moves forward, Ridge remains a cornerstone of the American wine industry, renowned for its dedication to traditional winemaking techniques, terroir-driven wines, and unwavering commitment to quality across its entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50150032605450,"sku":"HSS641","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/ridgemontebello.png?v=1729332939"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2022","title":"Château Montrose 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2023 - 99-100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Montrose is such a compelling wine that assigning it a bracketed score seems a mere formality. A brilliant terroir, impeccable viticulture, perfectly timed harvest dates and judicious extraction have aligned to deliver a monument in the making, reminiscent of a far purer, more precise, modern-day version of the 1990 vintage at this address. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, violets, iris, pencil lead and cigar wrapper, it's full-bodied, deep and authoritative, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, elegantly muscular core that's framed by supple, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, resonant finish. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, this only confirms Montrose's status as a de facto first growth and unquestionably one of the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, April 2023 - 97-99P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Montrose was picked 2 to 22 September comprising all four grape varieties and all the Cabernet Franc, with 13% pressed wine, matured in 60% new oak. There is 14.5% alcohol this year, which is less than 2018. It has an extremely pure nose with black cherries and blueberry. Quite floral in style with hints of blood orange percolating through with time. The palate is very precise with exceptional \u003cem\u003emineralité\u003c\/em\u003e and tension. Very focused, superb concentration, with what is becoming Montrose's trademark sense of symmetry and sustained aftertaste, this could be the finest Saint-Estèphe in 2022..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChâteau Montrose is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Køb 2020 Château Montrose 2. Cru Saint-Estèphe i dag\" href=\"https:\/\/philipsonwine.com\/produkter\/2020-chateau-montrose-2-cru-saint-estephe\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is widely regarded as one of the top producers in Saint-Estèphe, often mentioned alongside Cos d'Estournel as the leading estates in the appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine critics frequently compare Montrose's quality to that of First Growth châteaux, with some even referring to it as the \"Latour of Saint-Estèphe\"\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt was officially established for wine production in 1815, making it the youngest château to receive Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier, acquired the estate in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Montrose owns 95 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate aims to be 100% organically cultivated by 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style and Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontrose is known for producing powerful, concentrated wines that are highly regarded by wine critics worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines are typically:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived, with excellent aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by dark fruit flavors, often with notes of graphite and cigar box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the premium wine accounts from 35 to 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50220507398410,"sku":"CEW283","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/MontroseSQ_63fadd25-01b0-4584-bf0a-8515a58f6fca.png?v=1726750524"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-2016","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, November 2018 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Cos d'Estournel is blended of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc aged in 65% new and 35% two-year-old French oak for 15 months. Bottled in July 2018, it is deep garnet-purple colored and starts off a little closed and reticent, opening out slowly and seductively to reveal beautiful lilacs, rose hip tea, crushed stones and camphor nuances over a core of crème de cassis, kirsch, wild blueberries and mocha plus wafts of incense and wood smoke. The palate is simply electric, charged with an energy and depth of flavors that seem to defy the elegance and ethereal nature of its medium-bodied weight, featuring super ripe, densely pixelated tannins that firmly frame the myriad of fruit and floral sparks, finishing with epic length. Just. Magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e“Rains on 13th September helped finish the ripening in 2016,\" winemaker Dominique Arangoits informed me. “There was a little water stress here on the young vines,” he confessed. “It was very important not to overreact to the wet conditions in June, not to de-leaf too much. We have to be more careful than in the past. It was not a very early vintage, but we had to be careful with the Merlot and not to harvest too late. It was very important to keep the fruit and the energy in the wines. In the end, we didn’t even need to fine the wines—this was only the second vintage for this. We started in 2015. In 2017 we will probably not need to fine either. We have our own bottling line, so we have control.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArangoits and his team nailed it in 2016. It is also important to highlight that the transformation at Cos d’Estournel since Michel Reybier purchased the château in 2000 is simply incredible. Reybier’s considerable efforts since then in the vineyards and the winery are remarkable. What he has achieved has not only helped to bring the estate up to its true potential but also instilled a pretty impressive batting record when it comes to consistency of quality. Readers may want to check out my dedicated article on this estate, also published this issue, with a look at vintages 2000-2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, January 2020 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn my last sighted review of the 2016 Cos d’Estournel, I wrote: \"I suspect it will close down for a period in its youth.\" Perhaps it is already beginning to shut down, because though this wine was deeply impressive, it fell just a notch short of ethereal previous bottles, despite its \"pixelated black fruit\" on the nose and \"sublime balance\" on the palate. I tasted the wine twice thereafter, though this time with a 4-6 hour decant, and this revealed the Cos d'Estournel that has amazed since I first tasted it out of barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious winery located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Here are some key details about this renowned estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to 1811 when Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel founded it and gave it its name. \"Cos\" refers to a \"hill of pebbles\" in the local Gascon dialect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eOwnership and Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate has changed hands several times throughout its history. Currently, it is owned by Michel Reybier, who acquired it in 2000\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder his ownership, significant investments and improvements have been made to the property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard of Château Cos d'Estournel covers approximately 91 hectares (225 acres). The grape varieties planted are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, though these appear to play a minor role in current production\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCos d'Estournel is known for its innovative winemaking techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate employs a 100% gravity-flow cellar, eliminating the use of pumps to preserve the quality of the fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrecise grape sorting and temperature-controlled fermentation are used to select the softest tannins and preserve fruit flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is aged in new oak barrels for about 18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe annual production is typically around 32,000 cases\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces several wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel (Grand Vin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Pagodes de Cos (Second wine, introduced in 1994)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Marbuzet (from nearby plots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCos d'Estournel wines are known for their balance, elegance, and power. They typically show:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent but well-integrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbility to age exceptionally well, with some vintages lasting up to a century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Bordeaux Tradition - Négoce de Vins\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-tradition.com\/en\/vins\/chateau-cos-destournel-2\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eRecognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is highly regarded in the wine world:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often referred to as a \"Super Second,\" indicating quality that rivals First Growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt ranks as the 3rd Bordeaux brand in refined restaurants worldwide and the 6th in fine wine shops globally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as one of the top producers in Bordeaux, creating wines that showcase the best of the Saint-Estèphe terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos D'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50224065806602,"sku":"CEW497","price":3075.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/cos-destournelSQ.png?v=1730577463"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-2009","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel 2009","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, March 2019 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea, sautéed herbs, underbrush, pencil shavings and Indian spices. Full-bodied, rich and opulently fruited in the mouth, it has beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very spicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious winery located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Here are some key details about this renowned estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to 1811 when Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel founded it and gave it its name. \"Cos\" refers to a \"hill of pebbles\" in the local Gascon dialect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eOwnership and Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate has changed hands several times throughout its history. Currently, it is owned by Michel Reybier, who acquired it in 2000\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder his ownership, significant investments and improvements have been made to the property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard of Château Cos d'Estournel covers approximately 91 hectares (225 acres). The grape varieties planted are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, though these appear to play a minor role in current production\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCos d'Estournel is known for its innovative winemaking techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate employs a 100% gravity-flow cellar, eliminating the use of pumps to preserve the quality of the fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrecise grape sorting and temperature-controlled fermentation are used to select the softest tannins and preserve fruit flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is aged in new oak barrels for about 18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe annual production is typically around 32,000 cases\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Cos_d'Estournel\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Wikipedia\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces several wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel (Grand Vin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Pagodes de Cos (Second wine, introduced in 1994)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Marbuzet (from nearby plots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCos d'Estournel wines are known for their balance, elegance, and power. They typically show:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresent but well-integrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLingering finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbility to age exceptionally well, with some vintages lasting up to a century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-tradition.com\/en\/vins\/chateau-cos-destournel-2\/\" aria-label=\"Château Cos d'Estournel - Bordeaux Tradition - Négoce de Vins\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eRecognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cos d'Estournel is highly regarded in the wine world:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often referred to as a \"Super Second,\" indicating quality that rivals First Growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt ranks as the 3rd Bordeaux brand in refined restaurants worldwide and the 6th in fine wine shops globally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as one of the top producers in Bordeaux, creating wines that showcase the best of the Saint-Estèphe terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos D'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50224152019210,"sku":"CEW218","price":3075.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/cos-destournelSQ.png?v=1730577463"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2010","title":"Château Montrose 2010","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2010 Montrose is insanely beautiful. A vivid, eternal wine, the 2010 dazzles right out of the gate with its explosive energy. Soaring floral and mineral notes are immediately captivating on the bouquet. All that carries through to the palate, where the wine is dense and expansive. Readers lucky enough to own it should be thrilled. This really benefits from aeration. What a wine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, December 2023 - 97+P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most youthful and powerful wines in this tasting is the 2010 Montrose, a year when only 52% of the estate's production went into the grand vin. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of crème de cassis, cigar wrapper, black truffle and loamy soil, it's full-bodied, deep and layered, with a rich core of concentrated fruit that's framed by a muscular tannic chassis. Some 2010s are beginning to show their cards, but this Montrose will still require patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChâteau Montrose is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Køb 2020 Château Montrose 2. Cru Saint-Estèphe i dag\" href=\"https:\/\/philipsonwine.com\/produkter\/2020-chateau-montrose-2-cru-saint-estephe\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is widely regarded as one of the top producers in Saint-Estèphe, often mentioned alongside Cos d'Estournel as the leading estates in the appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine critics frequently compare Montrose's quality to that of First Growth châteaux, with some even referring to it as the \"Latour of Saint-Estèphe\"\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt was officially established for wine production in 1815, making it the youngest château to receive Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier, acquired the estate in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Montrose owns 95 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate aims to be 100% organically cultivated by 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style and Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontrose is known for producing powerful, concentrated wines that are highly regarded by wine critics worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines are typically:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived, with excellent aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by dark fruit flavors, often with notes of graphite and cigar box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the premium wine accounts from 35 to 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50225613439242,"sku":"HSS930\/247","price":2225.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/MontroseSQ_63fadd25-01b0-4584-bf0a-8515a58f6fca.png?v=1726750524"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2009","title":"Château Montrose 2009","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, August 2022 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant wine that stands out as one of the high points of the vintage, the 2009 Montrose unwinds in the glass with a rich and incipiently complex bouquet of dark berries, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, framed by a deftly judged touch of new oak. Full-bodied, broad and enveloping, it's a velvety, layered and impressively dynamic wine that's deep and concentrated, exhibiting terrific balance and a long, resonant finish. While it is still five or six years away from showing all its cards, I have drunk this benchmark for contemporary Montrose with immense pleasure three times this year. In style, it's hard to find an obvious comparison (and I have drunk Montrose back to 1895), but I would be inclined to invoke a fresher, more complete and more powerful version of the estate's very successful 2003.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, December 2018 - 98P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2009 Montrose is a brilliant wine from the estate. It has a detailed and intense bouquet with blackberry, cedar, crushed stone and light floral scents, tightly wound and clearly preparing for long term ageing. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, perfectly judged acidity. Almost symmetric in style with a finish so precise that beggars belief that this is a 2009. Wonderful. Tasted at BI Wines \u0026amp; Spirits Ten Year On tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChâteau Montrose is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Køb 2020 Château Montrose 2. Cru Saint-Estèphe i dag\" href=\"https:\/\/philipsonwine.com\/produkter\/2020-chateau-montrose-2-cru-saint-estephe\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is widely regarded as one of the top producers in Saint-Estèphe, often mentioned alongside Cos d'Estournel as the leading estates in the appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine critics frequently compare Montrose's quality to that of First Growth châteaux, with some even referring to it as the \"Latour of Saint-Estèphe\"\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt was officially established for wine production in 1815, making it the youngest château to receive Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier, acquired the estate in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Montrose owns 95 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate aims to be 100% organically cultivated by 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style and Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontrose is known for producing powerful, concentrated wines that are highly regarded by wine critics worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines are typically:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived, with excellent aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by dark fruit flavors, often with notes of graphite and cigar box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the premium wine accounts from 35 to 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50225629298954,"sku":"HSS158","price":2725.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/MontroseSQ_63fadd25-01b0-4584-bf0a-8515a58f6fca.png?v=1726750524"},{"product_id":"antinori-solaia-2015","title":"Antinori Solaia 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, Robert Parke WA, September 2018 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eRP100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a magical infinity, a continuous loop of compatibilities, between the icon wines of Tuscany and the 2015 vintage. The stunning 2015 Solaia is solid evidence of this perfect alignment. This was a warm vintage that shows less favorably in my opinion in different parts of Italy and with other grapes that render their most elegant performances in the cooler vintages. I would put pure expressions of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese in this category. However, Tuscany and many of her great blended reds (made partially or fully with international grapes) operate according to a different logic. To me, their maximum expression comes when you can taste that Tuscan sunshine beaming from within. Its rays are brilliant and warm. They shine across the senses with opulence and intensity. The very name Solaia evokes the concept of sunshine and this unique Tuscan wine archetype I am referring to. With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don't get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be. It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2020 - 98P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntinori’s team did a fabulous job with the 2015 Solaia. Bold and supremely exotic to its core, the 2015 (magnum) possesses stunning richness from start to finish. Ripe red berry fruit, blood orange, mint and sweet spice all build as the 2015 shows off its considerable allure. The 2015 is a very young wine, but it is stunningly beautiful tonight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative default font-sans text-base text-textMain dark:text-textMainDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSolaia is a prestigious wine produced by the Antinori family in Tuscany, Italy. Here are some key details about this iconic wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst created in 1978 as an experiment when there was an excess of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the Tignanello vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially produced only 3,600 bottles in 1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Solaia\" means \"the sunny one\" in Italian, referring to the vineyard's sunny location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from a specific 20-hectare vineyard within the larger Tignanello estate in Chianti Classico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated on the sunniest slopes of the Tignanello hill, at 350-400 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil is composed of limestone and galestro (a type of clay schist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTypically, Solaia is made from:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe blend has evolved over time:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1978 and 1979 vintages: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2002 vintage: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (due to poor Sangiovese ripening)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are carefully selected and fermented separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in new French oak barrels for approximately 18 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual production is around 55,000-65,000 bottles, depending on the vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSolaia is known for its:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense flavors of ripe cherry and blackcurrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex aroma profile with notes of spice, tobacco, and chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied structure with refined tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eRecognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered one of the original \"Super Tuscans\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistently receives high ratings from wine critics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot produced in challenging years (e.g., 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, and 1992)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eMarket Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas shown strong price appreciation, outperforming some other Super Tuscans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder vintages tend to command higher prices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSolaia represents the Antinori family's commitment to innovation in Italian winemaking, blending traditional Tuscan grapes with international varieties to create a wine of exceptional quality and prestige.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marchesi Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50225859657994,"sku":"HSS928","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/SolaiaSQ.png?v=1730640282"},{"product_id":"tenuta-dellornellaia-massetto-toscana-igt-2016","title":"Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana IGT 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, Robert Parker, April 2019 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasseto has pulled off back-to-back home runs. This is the first time that an Italian wine has earned 100 points in successive vintages. The 2016 Masseto is a thunderstorm of emotions, but it manages to keep them under perfect control. Like the 2015 Masseto before it, this vintage is a seamless wine of the highest pedigree. It represents an encore performance, continuing the string of successes that is bringing Italy to the forefront of the wine world. The first thing you'll notice is the thickness and concentration of the fruit that makes an immediate impact on all the senses, in terms of appearance, aroma and mouthfeel. There is no overstating the sheer power and richness of this iconic vintage of Italy's groundbreaking Merlot. Despite that considerable mass, this Masseto remains delicate and graceful. You gain better perspective as the wine opens in the glass and reveals deeper layers that were not immediately apparent on first nose: dark fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and black cherry. There is great tightness and laser focus to the fruit. I tasted the 2016 and 2015 vintages together for comparison when I scored this wine, and then I tasted this 2016 edition alone about a month later to confirm my impressions. These vintages are identical twins, two perfect wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021 - 98+P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Masseto is simply stunning. Fresh, vibrant and full of energy, the 2016 dazzles from start to finish. I can’t remember tasting a young Masseto with this combination of fruit density and silkiness. Just as it was from barrel, the 2016 Masseto is a wine of magnificent balance and proportion. The polish and sensuality of the tannins is simply remarkable for a young Masseto, especially compared to just a few years ago, when Masseto was often a bruiser right out of the gate. Two thousand sixteen was a year with a long summer and some drought, but no real extremes. Acidity is in line with vintages like 2006, but gentler winemaking with fewer pumpovers than in the past has given birth to a wine that is more finessed than those of the preceding decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerel informatoin about the wne:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the search results, here's some general information about Masseto wine from Italy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Masseto is produced by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in Tuscany, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification: It is classified as IGT Toscana (Indicazione Geografica Tipica).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety: Masseto is made entirely from Merlot grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard covers 6.6 hectares (16.3 acres)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated on a former clay quarry with high content of compact clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivided into three sub-plots: Junior, Centrale, and Alto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated about 10 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea, which influences the microclimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst released in 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual production is around 35,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are carefully selected before and after de-stemming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in 100% new French oak barrels for about 24 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional 12 months of bottle aging before release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its aromatic complexity, opulent fruit, and tannic structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften described as having notes of ripe dark fruits, Mediterranean herbs, and spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered one of the most famous Super Tuscan wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistently regarded as one of the top wines in the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommands high prices at auctions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned by the Frescobaldi family since 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichel Rolland has been a consultant since 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasseto is renowned for its quality and prestige, representing a flagship of Italian winemaking excellence, particularly from the Tuscan region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50226189271306,"sku":"HSS632","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Massetto.png?v=1730648814"},{"product_id":"tenuta-dellornellaia-massetto-toscana-igt-2015","title":"Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana IGT 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Larner, Robert Parker, September 2018 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release of this wine comes at a very happy time for the Masseto brand. The stunning 2015 Masseto is hitting the market just as the final touches are being made to the new Masseto winery. I'm told that Masseto might one day see other wines made under that same roof, so we can't exclude a future enlargement of the Masseto portfolio. The Masseto vineyard now covers seven hectares (divided into three plots), and the vines range from 30 to 40 years old. The wine is absolutely teeming with sensorial spirit that is transmitted through the bounty of the bouquet and the solid tannins of the mouthfeel. Nothing about the wine goes unnoticed or unchecked. Its many working pieces fit together with precision like a well-oiled machine. The 2015 vintage is characterized by a level of sheer exuberance that also defined the 2004 and 2007 vintages. Yet, it also reveals similar power, directness and linearity that we saw in the 2010 vintage. The 2015 Masseto takes the best of all those past vintages and confines those qualities to this single, spectacular bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018 - 99P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Masseto is simply extraordinary. Soft, silky and seamless, the 2015 possesses remarkable balance and harmony from the very first taste. What surprises me most about the 2015 is how fresh and vibrant the flavors are. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint, and wild flowers are all beautifully lifted in this exquisitely perfumed, gracious Masseto. Despite the warm, drought conditions of the early summer, the 2015 is a wine of mid-weight structure, polish and restraint. In this tasting, it positively dazzles. I can't remember ever tasting a young Masseto with this much pure harmony. Other vintages have been super-impressive upon release. The 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2013 all come to mind. But the 2015 has a level of pure sensuality and allure none of those vintages had when young, with the possible exception of the 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerel informatoin about the wne:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the search results, here's some general information about Masseto wine from Italy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Masseto is produced by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia in Tuscany, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification: It is classified as IGT Toscana (Indicazione Geografica Tipica).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety: Masseto is made entirely from Merlot grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard covers 6.6 hectares (16.3 acres)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated on a former clay quarry with high content of compact clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivided into three sub-plots: Junior, Centrale, and Alto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituated about 10 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea, which influences the microclimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst released in 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual production is around 35,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are carefully selected before and after de-stemming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in 100% new French oak barrels for about 24 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional 12 months of bottle aging before release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its aromatic complexity, opulent fruit, and tannic structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften described as having notes of ripe dark fruits, Mediterranean herbs, and spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered one of the most famous Super Tuscan wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistently regarded as one of the top wines in the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommands high prices at auctions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned by the Frescobaldi family since 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichel Rolland has been a consultant since 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasseto is renowned for its quality and prestige, representing a flagship of Italian winemaking excellence, particularly from the Tuscan region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50226223022346,"sku":"HSS650","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Massetto.png?v=1730648814"},{"product_id":"bond-pluribus-2015","title":"BOND Pluribus 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti Brown, Robert Parker, October 2018, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled in early 2018, the 2015 Pluribus is deep purple-black colored with minted cassis, pencil shavings and tobacco over a core of black plums, black berry preserves and mulberries plus hints of Chinese five spice and dried lavender. Big, rich, bold and decadent, it has a firm line of super ripe, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness lifting the generous flavors to a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoni Galloni, Vinous, October 2018 - 98P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the elements come together beautifully in the 2015 Pluribus, a wine that captures all the best this challenging vintage had to offer. Inky red\/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, blood orange and mint are some of the many notes that take shape. Powerful and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2015 has more than enough fruit and overall richness to play off the structure that is such a signature of this Spring Mountain wine. Complete, multi-dimensional and stunning in its beauty, the 2015 Pluribus is a fitting conclusion to this flight of 2015s from BOND.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOND notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe late ripening nature of this site welcomes warmer years with open arms. The summer heat spells in 2015 simply provided a gentle nudge along its path to harvest. Yields were down, but fortunately harvest occurred in the cool part of fall, allowing for great precision in picking as well as optimal preservation of freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas dance around a dark fruit profile, but are more defined by the supporting facets of resin, spice, and earth. Upon entry the wine is immediately racy and mineral. While the tannins build to what seems like an ultimatum, the hallmark whiplash brings a second movement to the wine, uncovering an extremely long and detailed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name refers to the Latin word for many, and was chosen to signify the various facets involved in creating a fine wine: from the sun, soil, and climate of a vineyard, to the team of people who guide a wine through its evolution. A breathtaking mountainous 7-acre site with steep exposures to the north, east and southeast, the soil is comprised of volcanic bedrock. Pluribus, which debuted in the 2003 vintage, is defined as a bold, rich and concentrated wine; elements of dark plum, roasted coffee, and scents of cedar are inherent throughout the vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOIL: Decomposed volcanic material. Surrounded by a conifer forest. North and East Exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELEVATION: 1,137-1,327 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2016 brought forward the character of this steeply sloped, south-facing vineyard. After bouts of summer heat, a temperate autumn helped bring together the subtle nuance of this site. Harvest began in mid-September and concluded on September 30th.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuella is defined by an ethereal levity coupled with an agility and poise on the palate. Like a ballerina, the wine exhibits a light grace that belies its underlying energy and strength. The 2016 offers this and more, with supporting facets to the nose that are decidedly earth-driven. On the palate, it strikes a balance between fresh bramble fruits and savory minerality. The finish is intensely layered, revealing more of what lies beneath than typical vintages at this early stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50228907639050,"sku":"CEW123","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Bond-PluribusBTLSQ.png?v=1730700346"},{"product_id":"spottswoode-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-2012","title":"Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Czerwiniski, Robert Parker, Sept. 2022, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy favorite in the blind-tasted lineup extending from 2010 through 2020 was the opulent yet concentrated and impeccably structured 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts classic scents of cherries and cassis on the nose, with touches of vanilla and wood spice adding nuance on the medium to full-bodied palate. Imbued with tremendous intensity, the supple tannins and ripe acids necessary for aging and a long, complex finish, this wine truly has it all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003eThis was my first visit to Spottswoode, an impeccably manicured and historic property on the western outskirts of St. Helena that dates back to 1882. The modern-day Spottswoode story dates back to 1972, when Mary and Jack Novak moved north from Southern California and purchased the house and 30 acres of adjacent property. Fifteen adjoining acres were added the following year, and planting grapevines commenced, taking place in 1973 and 1975. Today, there are 37.5 planted acres, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the first few years, grapes were sold to other producers, but Tony Soter came on board in 1982 as the founding winemaker. He was succeeded by Pam Starr (1992–1996), Rosemary Cakebread (1997–2005) and Jen Williams (2006–2009). The winery was built in 1999; prior to that, the wines were made offsite, with vineyard management brought in-house in 2003. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 1985 and certified organic since 1992. Replanting took place in stages, with portions of the vineyard replaced in 1991, 1993, 1997 and 1998. Biodynamic principles are applied (Demeter-certified), with great attention paid to regenerative soil practices, including rotating cover crops. Along the edges of the vineyards and even embedded within are several insectariums of flowering plants, to promote biodiversity, plus nesting boxes for swallows, bluebirds and birds of prey. The first Certified B Corporation winery in Napa, Spottswoode has been recognized with the Robert Parker Green Emblem for sustainability since it was first awarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrent winemaker and vineyard manager Aron Weinkauf joined the team in 2006 and took over winemaking in 2011, so it was interesting to get his thoughts on an 11-year vertical of the estate Cabernet Sauvignon, which was presented blind by Weinkauf and Beth Novak Milliken, the winery's president and CEO. Not knowing which vintage was which made it impossible to be biased by vintage reputation, but certain wines still stood out. I found the 2013 disappointing for its closed, overly tannic nature, while Weinkauf said, \"It's always had more tannins than any other vintage. This is probably the best it's tasted in years.\" As I've tasted better bottles in the past, owners of it may want to let it sleep several more years before pulling a cork and hope that initial reviews were more accurate than this impression. The other slight disappointment was the 2017, which again seemed less richly fruited than normal and slightly green and astringent. I suspect it's simply at an awkward stage in its evolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the positive side, probably most notable was the brilliant showing of the yet-to-bottled 2020 (scheduled to occur near the end of August 2022). Picking wrapped up the day before the Glass Fire started, said Weinkauf. All the 2020 vintage talk has focused on the risk of smoke taint, but this beautiful wine is the product of a fairly warm vintage, one without dramatic heat spikes. The 2011, from a cool, much-maligned vintage, showed tremendous finesse and complexity. My favorite of the bottled wines was the 2012, a gloriously seductive and complete effort that is drinking well now, and it should continue to do so for another two decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, we tasted two vintages of the Sauvignon Blanc, which combines fruit from Sonoma and Napa, and the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst, which includes approximately 40% estate fruit and 60% purchased fruit, largely from growers in St. Helena, Oak Knoll and Atlas Peak. That wine was previously reviewed on November 30, 2021 (93 points), and as my impressions were largely consistent with that review, I've not bothered to repeat it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn summary, although I found more vintage variation among the estate Cabernet than my predecessor here at RPWA, I think some of that can be attributed to the format of the blind vertical tasting, which, in retrospect, seemed to emphasize the differences between the wines. I should point out that despite that, there is a strong, continuous stylistic thread woven throughout. The wines emphasize balance and elegance over sheer power and ripeness, with restrained alcohol levels, silky tannins and a complex but subtle interweaving of gentle herbal nuances with fruit that ranges from cherry and black cherry through cassis. Having participated on two occasions in the Cape Mentelle International Cabernet Tasting, where the Spottswoode wine has been presented blind in the company of 19 other world-class efforts, I will unequivocally state that Spottswoode belongs on that same stage with such international luminaries as Ornellaia, Cos d'Estournel and Cullen's Diana Madeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous May 2024 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have been fortunate to taste and drink the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon several times over the last few years. It has never been anything less than stellar. Aromatic, rich and explosive, the 2012 is in a great spot today to deliver maximum pleasure. Dark red\/purplish fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, lavender, orange peel and crushed rocks are some of the many notes that race across the palate. A wine of exotic, deep beauty, the 2012 delivers immense pleasure. It delivers everything I am looking for in a Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e \u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpottswoode Estate Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery stands as one of Napa Valley's most historic and prestigious estates, with a legacy dating back to 1882. Located in St. Helena, California, the estate encompasses 40 acres of prime vineyard land at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHistorical Development\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe estate was originally established by George Schonewald in 1882 as Lyndenhurst. After changing hands several times, it received its current name from the Spotts family in 1910. The pivotal moment came in 1972 when Mary and Jack Novak purchased the property. Following Jack's passing in 1977, Mary continued their vision and established Spottswoode Winery in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe estate features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e37 acres under vine, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdditional plantings of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSandy, clay, gravel, and loam soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnnual production of approximately 5,000 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpottswoode is renowned for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePioneering organic viticulture in Napa Valley since 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAchieving organic certification in 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProducing elegant, age-worthy wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUsing a combination of cement vats and stainless steel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAging Cabernet Sauvignon for 22 months in 65% new French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSignature Wines:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe winery focuses on three main wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEstate Cabernet Sauvignon - their flagship wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc - produced since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon - a more approachable style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCurrent Leadership\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, the winery remains family-owned and operated by Mary Novak's daughters, with Beth Novak Milliken serving as CEO and her sister Linda as Marketing Ambassador. The estate continues its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, including 100% solar power operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spottswoode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50256391667978,"sku":"CEW486","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/spotswoodeSQ.png?v=1730712920"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-1990","title":"Château Montrose 1990","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eMr. Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker, August 2014 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was harvested between September 14 and October 3. The spring was cold, yet summer was extremely hot and dry – one of the hottest vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no rain fell in September served as a catalyst to get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some bottles of this wine have a definite brett population that gives off the notes of sweaty horses, but this one did not. The ones I have had from my cellar – where I have had it frequently – are quite pure and clean. I suspect that the brett population is in all of them, but unless the wine hits some heat along the transportation route or in storage, the wine will not show any brett. This one tasted at the chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my cellar, have been pristine and not showing the sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence in brett populations that have flourished in the bottle because of external temperatures. This wine has an incredibly complex nose of spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur, scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity. The wine should continue to drink well for at least another 30 or more years, but it is showing secondary nuances in the perfume. The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Chateau Montrose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eNeil Martin, Robert Parker, March 2017 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted at the Montrose vertical in London, the 1990 Montrose is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc (almost identical to the 1989 Montrose) and picked between 14 September and 3 October. It has a formidable reputation and for years it overshadowed the 1989. That said, it is well known that there are incidences of brettanomyces that compromise some bottles and the one bottle in London showed just a tincture of this. It still merited a score of 97\/100, though it only served to highlight the ethereal delineation of the 1989. Then literally a couple of days later. I was served blind a magnum of the 1990 Montrose in Cape Town, which had been purchased on release and stored in perfect conditions. Now, here was the real deal, unfettered by any infection, a regal Saint Estèphe. It shows approximately the same evolution as the 1989 in bottle, but unsurprisingly showed less bricking in magnum format. The bouquet is cut from a different cloth to the 1989 and attests to that warm vintage: hickory, clove, undergrowth and wild fennel, later garrigue-like scents and terracotta, the latter two more pronounced on the bottle format compared to the youthful magnum. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, yet the balance is perfect, a ballerina-like poise with the structure of the Forth Bridge. It is a multi-layered Montrose that offers enormous length, fresh and vibrant with the magnum demonstrating tangible mineralite and tension as it fans out on the crescendo of a finish—a fanfare for Saint Estèphe in all its glory. Improving all the time in the glass, this example of 1990 Montrose is a privilege to behold. One can speculate whether larger formats are a \"safer bet\" in terms of experiencing this behemoth without any brettanomyces. Perhaps. However, if you do come across the 1990 Montrose like this, you are in the presence of a king. Tasted January 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eStephen Tanzer, Vinous, July 2002 - 95P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull ruby-red. Wild, exotic aromas of crystallized redcurrant, leather, tobacco and minerals; distinctly exotic, even overripe. Then lush, sweet and opulent, with an atypically velvety texture for Montrose. But extremely young and structured, finishing with powerful tannins and great grip and length. Almost California-like in style; in Bordeaux, they'd refer to the fruit expression of this wine as \"original,\" which is not necessarily high praise. Drink 2008 through 2030.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChâteau Montrose is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Køb 2020 Château Montrose 2. Cru Saint-Estèphe i dag\" href=\"https:\/\/philipsonwine.com\/produkter\/2020-chateau-montrose-2-cru-saint-estephe\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is widely regarded as one of the top producers in Saint-Estèphe, often mentioned alongside Cos d'Estournel as the leading estates in the appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine critics frequently compare Montrose's quality to that of First Growth châteaux, with some even referring to it as the \"Latour of Saint-Estèphe\"\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003eIt was officially established for wine production in 1815, making it the youngest château to receive Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003eThe Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier, acquired the estate in 2006\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003eChâteau Montrose owns 95 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003eThe average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years old\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003eThe estate aims to be 100% organically cultivated by 2025\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style and Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eMontrose is known for producing powerful, concentrated wines that are highly regarded by wine critics worldwide\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe wines are typically:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003eFull-bodied and structured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003eLong-lived, with excellent aging potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003eCharacterized by dark fruit flavors, often with notes of graphite and cigar box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the premium wine accounts from 35 to 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eo infused finish. Excellent. Tasted at the 1961 dinner Chairman Miaow’s in Hong Kong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50261957771530,"sku":"HSS1064","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/MontroseSQ_0ae7d5d7-996d-4411-b5f7-ba1e34424d06.png?v=1731255711"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2010-dbl-magnum","title":"Château Montrose 2010 DBL MAGNUM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2010 Montrose is insanely beautiful. A vivid, eternal wine, the 2010 dazzles right out of the gate with its explosive energy. Soaring floral and mineral notes are immediately captivating on the bouquet. All that carries through to the palate, where the wine is dense and expansive. Readers lucky enough to own it should be thrilled. This really benefits from aeration. What a wine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, December 2023 - 97+P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most youthful and powerful wines in this tasting is the 2010 Montrose, a year when only 52% of the estate's production went into the grand vin. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of crème de cassis, cigar wrapper, black truffle and loamy soil, it's full-bodied, deep and layered, with a rich core of concentrated fruit that's framed by a muscular tannic chassis. Some 2010s are beginning to show their cards, but this Montrose will still require patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChâteau Montrose is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Køb 2020 Château Montrose 2. Cru Saint-Estèphe i dag\" href=\"https:\/\/philipsonwine.com\/produkter\/2020-chateau-montrose-2-cru-saint-estephe\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is widely regarded as one of the top producers in Saint-Estèphe, often mentioned alongside Cos d'Estournel as the leading estates in the appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine critics frequently compare Montrose's quality to that of First Growth châteaux, with some even referring to it as the \"Latour of Saint-Estèphe\"\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt was officially established for wine production in 1815, making it the youngest château to receive Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier, acquired the estate in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Montrose owns 95 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate aims to be 100% organically cultivated by 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style and Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontrose is known for producing powerful, concentrated wines that are highly regarded by wine critics worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines are typically:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived, with excellent aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by dark fruit flavors, often with notes of graphite and cigar box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the premium wine accounts from 35 to 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50262218440970,"sku":"HSS517","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/MontroseSQ_63fadd25-01b0-4584-bf0a-8515a58f6fca.png?v=1726750524"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2012-dbl-magnum","title":"Château Montrose 2012 DBL MAGNUM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, February 2022 - 94P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2012 Montrose has a taut and focused bouquet with crisp blackberry, tobacco and light earthy scents on the nose. Fine vigour and class evident here. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins on the entry, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a nicely proportioned and focused finish. This is a solid, almost swarthy Montrose, though it is surpassed by more recent vintages. Tasted twice at Bordeaux Index's Ten Year-On tasting and blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eNeil Martin, Robert Parker, March 2017- 92P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eTasted at the château, the 2012 Montrose is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 24 September and 20 October. It underwent a particularly long maceration period between 26 and 28 days. It offers more fruit intensity than the 2011 Montrose with blackberry, raspberry and bilberry scents, quite backward and primal yet well defined. The aromatics almost mock you because returning after ten minutes, there are glimpses of underlying dried herb and mineral notes. The palate is medium-bodied, intense and very focused, clearly with more depth and sinew than the 2011, yet displaying impressive precision and energy on the finish, which bodes well for the long-term. Tasted September 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eChâteau Montrose is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Køb 2020 Château Montrose 2. Cru Saint-Estèphe i dag\" href=\"https:\/\/philipsonwine.com\/produkter\/2020-chateau-montrose-2-cru-saint-estephe\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is widely regarded as one of the top producers in Saint-Estèphe, often mentioned alongside Cos d'Estournel as the leading estates in the appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex h-[1rem] min-w-[1rem] items-center justify-center rounded-full px-[0.3em] text-center font-mono text-[0.60rem] tabular-nums md:hover:text-white border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 transition duration-300 bg-offsetPlus dark:bg-offsetPlusDark md:hover:bg-super\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWine critics frequently compare Montrose's quality to that of First Growth châteaux, with some even referring to it as the \"Latour of Saint-Estèphe\"\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Ownership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt was officially established for wine production in 1815, making it the youngest château to receive Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier, acquired the estate in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Montrose owns 95 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe average age of the vines is between 40 and 60 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe estate aims to be 100% organically cultivated by 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWine Style and Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontrose is known for producing powerful, concentrated wines that are highly regarded by wine critics worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Montrose - 1855 CRU A\/S\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1855cru.dk\/shop\/105-chateau-montrose\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines are typically:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived, with excellent aging potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by dark fruit flavors, often with notes of graphite and cigar box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia_textblock\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-GB\"\u003eThe wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the premium wine accounts from 35 to 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50262254125322,"sku":"HSS284","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/MontroseSQ_63fadd25-01b0-4584-bf0a-8515a58f6fca.png?v=1726750524"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2016","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2016 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Norris, Vinous, September 2024 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Monte Bello is a masterful expression of this lauded site in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s powerful, broad and infinitely layered, but it also possesses an incredibly finessed tannin structure that speaks clearly and forcefully but yields dutifully. Saturated blueberry, gravel, eucalyptus, charcoal, cedar and India ink build gradually and steadily through the long and sizzling finish. Just beginning to soften and develop beyond the primary stage, it wouldn’t be a crime to open a bottle now, but this has many, many lives left to live and should be even better (if you can fathom) in a few more years. This is what Monte Bello is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver the stalwart of distinctive, site-driven blends from across California, Ridge turned out a fine set of 2022s from the North Coast and 2021s from the Monte Bello Estate under the watchful eye of Head Winemaker John Olney. The 2021 Monte Bello is right up there with the greats, benefitting from a drought-riddled growing season and developing superior concentration and mid-palate density. I also tasted a small but enlightening retrospective of recent Monte Bello vintages for this report. The 2015 is developing at a snail’s pace and needs several more years to unwind. The 2016 is perfection—a California Grand Cru for the ages. The 2017 has entered its next stage of development and is a great choice for drinking now. Disappointingly, the 2020 is marred by clear indicators of smoke taint. As for the 2022s from Sonoma and beyond, they are generally forward and rich, especially the Lytton Springs and Geyserville. The warmth of the growing season comes through in the depth of fruit and immediacy of many of these wines, but they mostly lack the expressiveness of kinder years. The 2022 Pagani Ranch Norma’s Block is particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMathew Luzcy, Robert Parker, April 2024, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e96+P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Monte Bello is savory and delectable, showing early hints of evolution past its youthful primary phase. Fragrant but reserved at first, aromas of black tea, black truffle, turned earth and dried plums appear. Medium-bodied, succulent and sponge-like on the palate, the finish shows off vibrant, scrumptious acidity with slowly integrating but grippy tannins. Easing into a window of early consumption, this has another two decades of power in it, with further evolution beyond that likely. 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His influence was instrumental in elevating the status of California Zinfandel and creating iconic wines such as Geyserville, Lytton Springs, and the flagship Monte Bello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge's reputation soared when its 1971 Monte Bello placed in the top 5 at the famous 1976 Paris tasting, a feat surpassed 30 years later when it ranked first in the Judgment of Paris rematch. This success is rooted in Ridge's expansive vineyards, including the 180-acre Monte Bello Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 115-acre Lytton Springs Winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, and the 60-acre Geyserville in Alexander Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery's philosophy centers on single-vineyard wines and minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and limited new oak. This approach, combined with a commitment to organic farming methods, has produced an impressive portfolio. Beyond the renowned Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon, Ridge offers iconic Zinfandel blends and various single-vineyard Zinfandels, as well as Chardonnay from the Monte Bello estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Ridge has continued to evolve. Following Paul Draper's retirement in 2016, Eric Baugher took the helm as winemaker, maintaining the high standards while expanding the range of wines. Today, Ridge's offerings consistently receive high ratings from critics and are distributed across all 50 U.S. states and over 40 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards' commitment to sustainability is evident in its certified organic farming practices and use of solar power at both winery locations. As it moves forward, Ridge remains a cornerstone of the American wine industry, renowned for its dedication to traditional winemaking techniques, terroir-driven wines, and unwavering commitment to quality across its entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50398843306250,"sku":"HSS730","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/ridgemontebello.png?v=1729332939"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2018","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2016","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Norris, Vinous, September 2024 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Monte Bello is a masterful expression of this lauded site in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s powerful, broad and infinitely layered, but it also possesses an incredibly finessed tannin structure that speaks clearly and forcefully but yields dutifully. Saturated blueberry, gravel, eucalyptus, charcoal, cedar and India ink build gradually and steadily through the long and sizzling finish. Just beginning to soften and develop beyond the primary stage, it wouldn’t be a crime to open a bottle now, but this has many, many lives left to live and should be even better (if you can fathom) in a few more years. This is what Monte Bello is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver the stalwart of distinctive, site-driven blends from across California, Ridge turned out a fine set of 2022s from the North Coast and 2021s from the Monte Bello Estate under the watchful eye of Head Winemaker John Olney. The 2021 Monte Bello is right up there with the greats, benefitting from a drought-riddled growing season and developing superior concentration and mid-palate density. I also tasted a small but enlightening retrospective of recent Monte Bello vintages for this report. The 2015 is developing at a snail’s pace and needs several more years to unwind. The 2016 is perfection—a California Grand Cru for the ages. The 2017 has entered its next stage of development and is a great choice for drinking now. Disappointingly, the 2020 is marred by clear indicators of smoke taint. As for the 2022s from Sonoma and beyond, they are generally forward and rich, especially the Lytton Springs and Geyserville. The warmth of the growing season comes through in the depth of fruit and immediacy of many of these wines, but they mostly lack the expressiveness of kinder years. The 2022 Pagani Ranch Norma’s Block is particularly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMathew Luzcy, Robert Parker, April 2024, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e96+P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Monte Bello is savory and delectable, showing early hints of evolution past its youthful primary phase. Fragrant but reserved at first, aromas of black tea, black truffle, turned earth and dried plums appear. Medium-bodied, succulent and sponge-like on the palate, the finish shows off vibrant, scrumptious acidity with slowly integrating but grippy tannins. Easing into a window of early consumption, this has another two decades of power in it, with further evolution beyond that likely. 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Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage, and yet it is still incredibly youthful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pontet-Canet is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. 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Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage, and yet it is still incredibly youthful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pontet-Canet is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. 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It represents the pinnacle of varietal perfection from one of the best vintages on record in Montalcino. The wine opens to a beautifully saturated ruby color with vibrant crimson highlights. It shows an enormous sense of inner energy and vitality characteristic only of the best quality grapes. It continues to deliver crisp tones of small forest berry, pressed violets, wet earth, white truffle, licorice, balsam herb and all the other lovely aromas that are so distinctive in wines from this stunning part of Tuscany. The tannins are firm and linear, adding a great sense of support at the back and lingering persistency. The wine is profoundly beautiful today and shows all the criteria necessary for 20 years or more of cellar aging. Brunello Madonna Delle Grazie represents the enormous promise of Montalcino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery once in a while, along comes a wines that rocks your foundations. My new year opened with one such a wine: Alessandro Mori's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Delle Grazie. In a single sip, this wine restored my confidence in Sangiovese, Montalcino and in my favorite Tuscan wine appellation that has recently experienced so many awkward growing pains. I felt like I was drinking liquid Sangiovese in its most divine incarnation. The wine is permeated with energy, purity, luminosity, elegance and power. Il Marroneto is one of the historic estates of Montalcino and in fact the 2010 vintage represents its 30th year of only-Brunello production. I have tasted its wines regularly for the past 20 years and have not always been this enthusiastic about its results. But the magic of the iconic 2010 vintage seems to have blessed the special Madonna Delle Grazie vineyard cru, fittingly located near a 12th-century chapel on the hills not far from the northern wall of Montalcino. The vineyards were planted at 350 to 400 meters above sea level in various phases from 1975 to 1984 and are in their prime production years right now. The wine making philosophy is traditional with a focus on large oak casks (2,500 liter or 660 gallons) made from Slavonian oak for 41 months. It spends an additional ten months in bottle before release. 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This vintage is a twin sibling to the 2010 that I awarded a perfect score. Whereas that wine surprised me, appearing with so much unexpected radiance and brilliance, this wine won me over in a more careful, less emotional and more contemplative manner. Having now tasted the 2010 vintage multiple times, I better know what to expect in terms of the near-term aging evolution of the 2016. I know that the laser-sharp purity of the fruit will soften, leading to more nuanced and finessed tones of underbrush, lilac, iron ore and candied orange peel over the next five years. This wine unfolds to show deep complexity up front with buoyant and jovial red fruit at its core. 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It slips sensuously out of the glass with the most beautiful notions of warm cassis, redcurrant jelly, chocolate-covered cherries and cigar box plus wafts of incense, cinnamon stick, cardamom, dried lavender and star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness lifting all those vibrant fruit and earthy nuances to a very long, mineral-laced finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpottswoode Estate Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery stands as one of Napa Valley's most historic and prestigious estates, with a legacy dating back to 1882. 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The estate continues its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, including 100% solar power operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spottswoode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50401782202634,"sku":"HSS1081","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/spotswoodeSQ.png?v=1730712920"},{"product_id":"martinez-gassiot-vintage-port-1985-copy","title":"DOW Porto Vintage 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 11, 11);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate, with a long, chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. Really held back, yet powerful grip slaps you—and makes you happy. This is mind-blowing in texture. The greatest Dow ever made. Best after 2022.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(244, 10, 10);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"This is without a doubt the best Dow Vintage Port ever, displaying a decadent, regal texture coupled with remarkable flavors and aromas of violets, blueberries, chalk and freshly ground pepper. It's full-bodied, medium sweet, long and extremely thick. Though the ripeness is almost too much, it retains so much grip. This is coming around now, but will not reach its best till 2020.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay S. Miller, Robert Parker, February 2010 - 94P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2007 Dow’s Vintage Port is one of the stars of the vintage. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up an already complex bouquet of mineral, pencil lead, licorice, spice box, and assorted black fruits. On the palate it is quite massive, slightly dry in the house style, and packed with fruit. It has the structure to be one of the long distance runners of the vintage taking as much as 20 years to reach its peak and drinking well through 2050. As an aside, I was able to taste the individual components of this wine on the day prior to this tasting. The final blend is better than any of its parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOW's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50439026966794,"sku":"HSS690","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/DOWS.png?v=1734104031"},{"product_id":"bond-pluribus-2013","title":"BOND Pluribus 2013 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, March 2016, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Pluribus is the finest wine I’ve tasted from this vineyard to date, capturing the vintage’s extraordinary purity and richness, with a multidimensional mouthfeel and incredible notes of blue and black fruits, charcoal, graphite and white flowers. This profound effort should hit its prime in another 5-10 years and evolve for 30-40 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bIaGFe byqAym\"\u003eThe five separate single vineyards that Bill Harlan has under long-term contract continue to perform at first growth quality levels. They generate between 500 and 600 cases of these single-vineyard wines that all represent distinctive and separate micro-climates of Napa Valley. The culled out barrels that don’t make the cut are blended together for a wine called Matriarch, which in itself is a terrific offering. Last year I touted the brilliance and drama of the 2012s, which are strikingly beautiful, and the otherworldly 2013s, but now we have the fruit-forward and luscious 2014s, and although I didn’t taste them, I suspect the 2015s will reach a new qualitative pinnacle for this extraordinary visionary project of Bill Harlan and his winemaking team, led by Bob Levy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoni Galloni, Vinous, March 2019 - 97+P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a vintage that produced big, massively tannic wines, the 2013 Pluribus stands out for its total finesse. Pluribus is also the most delicate and refined of the Bond 2013s. Lavender, mint, violet, plum and a host of bluish\/purplish fruits all develop with time, but it is the wine's lifted, gracious personality that makes the strongest impression. Quite shockingly, the 2013 can be enjoyed young. Even so, I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50463719751946,"sku":"CEW125","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Bond-PluribusBTLSQ.png?v=1730700346"},{"product_id":"bond-vecina-2013-magnum","title":"BOND Vecina 2013 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, October 2016, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect 2013 Vecina offers up notes of pen ink, scorched earth, espresso, blackcurrant liqueur and blackberries. It is a fabulously great wine, with supple, well-integrated tannin, decent acidity, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, with extraordinary purity and richness. This is an amazing wine to drink over the next 50 years, although I would probably suggest cellaring for five or more at present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-bIaGFe byqAym\"\u003eThe five separate single vineyards that Bill Harlan has under long-term contract continue to perform at first growth quality levels. They generate between 500 and 600 cases of these single-vineyard wines that all represent distinctive and separate micro-climates of Napa Valley. The culled out barrels that don’t make the cut are blended together for a wine called Matriarch, which in itself is a terrific offering. Last year I touted the brilliance and drama of the 2012s, which are strikingly beautiful, and the otherworldly 2013s, but now we have the fruit-forward and luscious 2014s, and although I didn’t taste them, I suspect the 2015s will reach a new qualitative pinnacle for this extraordinary visionary project of Bill Harlan and his winemaking team, led by Bob Levy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoni Galloni, Vinous, March 2017 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 11, 11);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis look back at Vecina continues with the 2013. Ample and creamy yet also tannic, the 2013 is outrageously beautiful today. Raspberry jam, tobacco, smoke, dried flowers and herbs build into a crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures. Although the 2013 won't be ready to drink any time soon, it is simply thrilling on this afternoon. There is not much more I can say than that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50464771604746,"sku":"CEW124","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/VecinaBTL_c879a98b-57fc-4b7e-a04d-3e5363bad2ec.png?v=1734469155"},{"product_id":"1976-penfolds-grange-bin-95","title":"1976 Penfolds, Grange, Bin 95","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, February 2002 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(254, 12, 12);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistently one of the most awesome wines ever made at Grange, this blend of 89% Shiraz and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon (13.9% alcohol) was the first Australian wine to cost $20 upon release. I have had this wine six separate times, every time rating it between 96 and 100. It had a phenomenal showing at Penfolds' Magill estate. The color is an opaque purple, the wine massive, full-bodied, and to me, the quintessential Grange. Notes of blackberry liqueur intermixed with cassis, charcoal, new saddle leather, and underbrush resonate from the glass. Huge, thick, unctuously textured, with extraordinary concentration but perfect harmony among all of its elements, this is a prodigious Grange that is still not fully mature. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2020. A legend for sure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is one of the world's most celebrated wines and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penfolds.com\/en-au\/about-us\/the-story-of-grange.html\"\u003ePenfolds Grange\u003c\/a\u003e is a unique Australian style shiraz that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great red wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story began with a side trip to Bordeaux in 1950, where a wine ‘capable of staying alive for a minimum of twenty years’, first entered Max Schubert’s mind. He crafted his first experimental Grange Hermitage in 1951 – named after ‘Grange Cottage’, the first Australian home of our founders, Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold. This wine began a new way of thinking that would eventually lead to a signature wine style, but not before Grange was discredited by the Penfolds board, forcing Max Schubert to continue making the wine in secrecy. It wasn’t until 1960 that the board recognised the value of quality aged red wines with Grange triumphantly reinstated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe timeless appeal of Grange resides in its unwavering commitment to an unchanged style, from experimental vintages to the present. Grange is memorable for its aromatic complexity, intensely rich fruit, ripe tannins of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penfolds.com\/en-au\/wines\/varietals\/shiraz\"\u003eshiraz\u003c\/a\u003e and nuanced American oak. Partial barrel fermentation and 18 to 20 months of oak maturation enhance these qualities, while further ageing in the bottle allows the wine to evolve, with tannins softening and complexity building. With an unbroken line of vintages since 1951, this iconic red wine demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePenfolds Grange has been awarded over 30 perfect scores from top wine critics around the world, including 100 points from both Wine Spectator and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2008 vintage and eight perfect scores for the 2018 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50467103670538,"sku":"CEW427","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Grange1976-I.png?v=1734900352"},{"product_id":"2008-penfolds-grange-bin-95","title":"2008 Penfolds, Grange, Bin 95","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, October 2014 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 10, 10);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery deep garnet-purple in color the 2008 Grange reveals a truly decadent nose with tons of spices, fruit cake and black \u0026amp; blue fruit compote notes along with nuances of chocolate and potpourri. The full and rich, multi-layered palate has a little oak still showing, it is going through a little bit of a structural stand-out stage, but it doesn't detract on the long and complex finish. It still needs a good few years to develop, though this very opulent, expressive Grange shows the very best of this vintage and the vineyards it hails from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, July 2013 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(made from 98% shiraz and 2% cabernet sauvignon, from fruit grown in vineyards in the Barossa Valley, the Magill Estate Vineyard and the Clare Valley; raised in 100% new American oak): Inky purple. Intensely perfumed, expressive aromas of dark berry preserves, bitter chocolate, fruitcake and smoked meat, with a spicy topnote. Sweet, palate-staining blackberry, vanilla and dark chocolate flavors are sharpened and lifted by juicy acidity and show superb delineation and back-end power. Supple tannins come on late and give grip to a sweet, impressively persistent finish with grace notes of floral pastille and allspice. While this wine will no doubt age with ease, I find it almost shockingly approachable now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is one of the world's most celebrated wines and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penfolds.com\/en-au\/about-us\/the-story-of-grange.html\"\u003ePenfolds Grange\u003c\/a\u003e is a unique Australian style shiraz that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great red wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story began with a side trip to Bordeaux in 1950, where a wine ‘capable of staying alive for a minimum of twenty years’, first entered Max Schubert’s mind. 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Partial barrel fermentation and 18 to 20 months of oak maturation enhance these qualities, while further ageing in the bottle allows the wine to evolve, with tannins softening and complexity building. With an unbroken line of vintages since 1951, this iconic red wine demonstrates the synergy between shiraz and the soils and climates of South Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePenfolds Grange has been awarded over 30 perfect scores from top wine critics around the world, including 100 points from both Wine Spectator and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate for the 2008 vintage and eight perfect scores for the 2018 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50467107471626,"sku":"CEW315","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/PenGrange_f018aaa3-d762-4e24-8f17-aa2446a64133.png?v=1734523128"},{"product_id":"2013-penfolds-grange-bin-95","title":"2013 Penfolds, Grange, Bin 95","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker, October 2017 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 6, 6);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that old Heinz Ketchup “anticipation” ad from the 1970s? The palate of this 2013 Grange does just that. It makes you wait with so much delicious promise being drip fed into the mouth at first—and then it bursts forth and delivers! This vintage is a blend of 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming from the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Magill Estate. Very deep inky purple-black colored, the 2013 Grange has a profoundly scented nose of crème de cassis, preserved black plums, blueberry pie and licorice over nuances of baker’s chocolate, smoky bacon and fragrant earth, plus exotic spice wafts of cumin seed, cardamom, fenugreek and star anise. Unfurling and slowly building in the medium to full-bodied mouth with wonderful grace and depth, it reveals an incredible array of ripe black fruit, spice, meat and earth-inspired flavors, with a rock-solid frame to support this beauty (it should easily cellar for 40+ years!), while previously latent flavors emerge fully on the epically long finish, culminating in that ultimate Grange experience. Oh, yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, January 2021 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturated ruby. Displays highly perfumed aromas of dark berry preserves, cherry-cola, pipe tobacco, smoky oak and vanilla, along with exotic spice and floral topnotes. Smooth, broad and appealingly sweet, intense, spice-laced blackcurrant, cherry, candied violet and mocha flavors show outstanding depth and energy. The dark fruit and floral notes resonate on a strikingly long, seamless finish that features well-integrated tannins and building spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most powerful expression of Penfolds multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy, Grange is one of the world's most celebrated wines and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted utilising fully ripe, intensely flavoured and structured shiraz grapes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penfolds.com\/en-au\/about-us\/the-story-of-grange.html\"\u003ePenfolds Grange\u003c\/a\u003e is a unique Australian style shiraz that is now recognised as one of the most consistent of the world’s great red wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story began with a side trip to Bordeaux in 1950, where a wine ‘capable of staying alive for a minimum of twenty years’, first entered Max Schubert’s mind. He crafted his first experimental Grange Hermitage in 1951 – named after ‘Grange Cottage’, the first Australian home of our founders, Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold. This wine began a new way of thinking that would eventually lead to a signature wine style, but not before Grange was discredited by the Penfolds board, forcing Max Schubert to continue making the wine in secrecy. It wasn’t until 1960 that the board recognised the value of quality aged red wines with Grange triumphantly reinstated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe timeless appeal of Grange resides in its unwavering commitment to an unchanged style, from experimental vintages to the present. Grange is memorable for its aromatic complexity, intensely rich fruit, ripe tannins of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penfolds.com\/en-au\/wines\/varietals\/shiraz\"\u003eshiraz\u003c\/a\u003e and nuanced American oak. Partial barrel fermentation and 18 to 20 months of oak maturation enhance these qualities, while further ageing in the bottle allows the wine to evolve, with tannins softening and complexity building. 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The wine has a 3.83 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Very deep garnet-purple in color, it explodes from the glass with atomic scents of blackberry preserves, crème de cassis and blueberry pie, plus suggestions of red roses, clove oil, dark chocolate and cedar chest with hints of Chinese five spice and menthol. The full-bodied palate is decadently styled, offering layer upon layer of black fruit preserves and exotic spices, framed by exquisitely plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing wonderfully fragrant and with epic length. It's an amazingly beautiful beast of a wine—one for the hedonists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 13, 13);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Palmer is even more impressive from bottle than it was from barrel, and that is saying something. Rich, exotic and beautifully layered, Palmer is a real head-turner in 2018. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, espresso and sweet floral notes build over time, but it is the wine's stunning depth and textural voluptuousness that elevate it into the realm of the truly sublime. As I wrote in my initial review, the 2018 Palmer is a freak of nature from yields of just 11 hectoliters per hectare harvested over an entire month. Mildew was especially punishing. There is no Alter Ego, just the Grand Vin. Kudos to CEO Thomas Duroux and his team for what I can only describe as a truly magical wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Palmer is a renowned wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. It is one of the most prestigious producers in the region, known for its exceptional wines that often rival those of the First Growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003cbr\u003e- Founded in the early 19th century by Major General Charles Palmer, a British officer\u003cbr\u003e- Currently owned by the Sichel and Mähler-Besse families since 1938\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Location: Cantenac plateau in the Margaux appellation\u003cbr\u003e- Size: Approximately 66 hectares (163 acres)\u003cbr\u003e- Soil: Gravel-based, typical of the Margaux region\u003cbr\u003e- Grape varieties: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with some Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer (Grand Vin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Blend: Typically 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e- Production: Around 10,000 cases per year\u003cbr\u003e- Aging potential: 15-50 years, depending on the vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlter Ego de Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Introduced in 1998\u003cbr\u003e- Not considered a second wine, but a distinct cuvée\u003cbr\u003e- Blend: Usually higher proportion of Merlot compared to the Grand Vin\u003cbr\u003e- More approachable in youth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic practices implemented since 2014, certified in 2017\u003cbr\u003e- Focus on expressing the unique terroir of Margaux\u003cbr\u003e- Meticulous vineyard management and grape selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Palmer is highly regarded in the wine world, often outperforming its Third Growth status. Its wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully. The estate's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as one of Bordeaux's top producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485540618506,"sku":"HSS635","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Palmer_92f61361-32e7-447a-86ef-d2cbfe449c57.png?v=1734852684"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-1961","title":"Château Palmer 1961","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, August 2022 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 11, 11);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI hadn't tasted the 1961 Palmer for several years, and at this stage it is a little fragile, so it was an immense pleasure to drink a bottle that lived up to every bit of its legendary reputation. Offering up a complex bouquet of ripe wild berries, iris and candied violets mingled with notions of black truffle, pipe tobacco and sweet soil tones, it's medium-bodied, soft and supple, with a sweet core of fruit, melted tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, intensely sapid finish, this sumptuous, impeccably balanced Palmer is indeed one of the great wines of the vintage. Incidentally, I sent the dregs to the local enological laboratory, and incredibly, the wine checks in at a mere 11% alcohol; yet such is its intensity of flavors and evident ripeness that tasters invariably guess a higher figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, October 2019 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 1, 1);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1961 Palmer is a wine that tends to deliver upon its gargantuan reputation and we were rewarded with an exemplary bottle here. It has a clear colour with modest bricking on the rim. The bouquet is difficult to encapsulate into words – utterly ethereal. Heavenly definition, almost Burgundy-like in purity with traces of pencil box and pressed violets. It grows in stature with each swirl of the glass and leaves you transfixed. The palate is bestowed beguiling balanced, almost symmetrical, framed by filigree tannin and pitch perfect acidity. Like the aromatics it coheres with aeration, the fruit undiminished by time even if it is no blockbuster. Quite the opposite – this 1961 Palmer is the apotheosis of finesse with just a hint of balsamic on the aftertaste. This Margaux can bring you to tears of joy. Tasted at the 1961 dinner Chairman Miaow’s in Hong Kong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Palmer is a renowned wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. 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Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cassis mingled with notions of iris, forest floor, cigar wrapper and pencil lead, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and perfumed, with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit, bright acids and beautifully refined tannins. Serious yet civilized, it's the quintessential Figeac, testament to the late Thierry Manoncourt's vision to plant such a large proportion of Cabernet, and on drought-resistant rootstocks. Such is the inherent complexity of Figeac's terroirs that harvest took place sub-block by sub-block between September 1st and 25th. Congratulations are in order for the Manoncourt family, director Frédéric Faye, consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos and all their team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, April 2023 - 97-99P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Figeac was picked between 1-26 September with the pH of 3.7 and 14% alcohol. 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Wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with cigar wrapper, pencil shavings, licorice and black truffles, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a suave, harmonious profile, vibrant acids, and beautifully refined structuring tannins. This sapid, complex wine represents the essence of this great terroir. Two years after extensive soil studies of the estate were carried out, and the first growing season to see cover crops used in the vineyards year-round, the 2020 benefited from more coherently demarcated parcels and more precise élevage, which taken together help to account for its edge over the excellent 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirector of Château Figeac since 2013, Frédéric Faye emphasizes precision and timing when he characterizes the estate's evolution over the last decade. 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Wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with cigar wrapper, pencil shavings, licorice and black truffles, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a suave, harmonious profile, vibrant acids, and beautifully refined structuring tannins. This sapid, complex wine represents the essence of this great terroir. Two years after extensive soil studies of the estate were carried out, and the first growing season to see cover crops used in the vineyards year-round, the 2020 benefited from more coherently demarcated parcels and more precise élevage, which taken together help to account for its edge over the excellent 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirector of Château Figeac since 2013, Frédéric Faye emphasizes precision and timing when he characterizes the estate's evolution over the last decade. 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A significant modernization program was completed in 2018, including the implementation of plot-by-plot vinification and gravity-flow systems. The estate maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and biodiversity, leaving nearly a quarter of its land unplanted to preserve the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September 2022, Château Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the highest rank in the Saint-Émilion classification. This makes it one of only two châteaux holding this prestigious status, alongside Château Pavie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saint-Émilion classification, which is renewed every ten years, now distinguishes 85 properties in total:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2 Premiers Grands Crus Classés A (Figeac and Pavie)\u003cbr\u003e- 12 Premiers Grands Crus Classés\u003cbr\u003e- 71 Grands Crus Classés\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis promotion was particularly notable as it came at a time when several prestigious estates, including Château Angélus, Ausone, and Cheval Blanc, had withdrawn from the classification system. The elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status has had a significant impact on Figeac's market value, with wine prices rising 47.1% in the three years leading up to the classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Figeac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50501428183306,"sku":"CEW371","price":2875.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/figeac_be8b79fa-0b0d-4fd2-8f4a-90523688723f.png?v=1735206696"},{"product_id":"dominus-2015","title":"Dominus 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti Brown, October 2017, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in July 2017 and composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and black currant juice with touches of wild thyme, underbrush, iron ore and aniseed with wafts of lavender and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has incredible energy and vivacity, with the firm, pixelated tannins and lively backbone skillfully framing the muscular fruit, finishing with wonderful length and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003eChristian Moueix began our tasting of the 2015 vintage with a big smile. “We loved the vintage from the beginning,” he commented simply. Dominus winemaker Tod Mostero explained why 2015 was special: “We had a lot of winter rain—15 inches in December 2014. But then we had a very dry spring—just two inches in March and April. This equated to less vegetative growth, because when you have very little rain in spring, the vegetative growth tends to be limited. This means you need less water in the summer, since the vines prepare themselves for a dry growing season. Because we dry farm, the roots grow deeper and access water that normally wouldn’t be available. We had a similar profile in 2013. The 2015 temperatures were higher than normal but not excessive. Yields were about the same as 2013—smaller than average. The grapes were small. We experienced an early budburst, flowering and harvest, with harvest starting on September 2nd and finished by September 30th.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, December 2017 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003eThe 2015 Dominus is fabulous. Explosive and alluring on the palate, the 2015 possesses stunning texture and intensity. Blueberry jam, cloves, menthol, licorice and graphite are some of the many nuances that develop over time. In 2015 Dominus artfully balances the richness of the year with the classic structural elements that are such a signature of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominus notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus 2015, with its remarkably complex nose, is an utterly seductive wine. It displays red and black fruits and an ethereal aroma of deep cherry, warm citrus and marzipan. Finely polished tannins on a beautiful, weightless nish are accompanied by great depth and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVintage summary:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 was characterized by a wet winter, which replenished the soil’s water reserve, followed by a dry\u003cbr\u003espring. A sudden cooling of temperatures in May aected the bloom and reduced the size and number\u003cbr\u003eof berries per cluster. e remaining growing season was consistently warm with a three-day heat wave\u003cbr\u003eduring harvest that sent temperatures above 102 F from September 8-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus, produced in Yountville, Napa Valley by Christian Moueix and Tod Mostero, is one of California's iconic wines. Since its debut with the 1983 vintage, it has expressed the unique terroir of the historic Napanook Vineyard, celebrated for its complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoueix emphasizes that winemaking begins in the vineyard. Despite Napanook's hot and dry microclimate, he employs French techniques similar to those at Château Petrus. Unique practices include washing grape clusters before harvest and picking grapes on the sunny side of the vine up to a week earlier than those on the shady side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, stems are removed, and grapes are sorted using advanced optical equipment and by hand to ensure only perfect grapes reach the stainless steel tanks. Grape skins and seeds are removed after a few days to enhance red fruit flavors and avoid overripe notes. The wine matures for 18 months in French barrels (40% new) before being clarified with egg whites and bottled without further treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dominus Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505140666634,"sku":"HSS164","price":2975.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/dominus_1d3231d5-2381-4660-93cb-4b9b2eb953b4.png?v=1735310506"},{"product_id":"dominus-2016","title":"Dominus 2016*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti Brown, October 2018, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc aged in 40% new oak, the 2016 Proprietary Red Wine is deep purple-black in color and quite reticent at this youthful stage to begin, offering up subtle notions of potpourri, Indian spices, cigar box and iron ore over a core of crushed blackberries and black cherries with intermittent wafts of black and red currants, new leather and smoked meats. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a densely packed mid-palate and oodles of freshness framed by very ripe, finely grained tannins and laced with compelling earthy accents. It offers incredible vibrancy with tons of black and red fruit sparkle in the mid-palate leading to a provocative mineral element on the very long finish. If I could give more than 100 for this one, I would. To be released in May 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jounMn cnxUjl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominus notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with notes of deep forest berries, juniper and true, Dominus 2016 is restrained and compact. Detightly woven structure promises to reveal ne tannins, earth, lavender and dark chocolate and will improve over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainy days were spread out evenly over the course of a warmer than average winter (November to March: 31.2 inches total, 11.2 inches in March). With soil water reserves full, vines grew quickly with dense canopies. Bloom and veraison unfolded in warm and dry conditions and one heat spike of 103 F was recorded on July 26th. Ripening slowed down in August because of coooler temperatures and late morning fog. Fruit de-leang and higher temperatures in September (99.2 F on the 18th, 100.8 F on the 25th, 100 F\u003cbr\u003eon the 26th) helped fruit to ripen consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominus, produced in Yountville, Napa Valley by Christian Moueix and Tod Mostero, is one of California's iconic wines. Since its debut with the 1983 vintage, it has expressed the unique terroir of the historic Napanook Vineyard, celebrated for its complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoueix emphasizes that winemaking begins in the vineyard. Despite Napanook's hot and dry microclimate, he employs French techniques similar to those at Château Petrus. Unique practices include washing grape clusters before harvest and picking grapes on the sunny side of the vine up to a week earlier than those on the shady side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, stems are removed, and grapes are sorted using advanced optical equipment and by hand to ensure only perfect grapes reach the stainless steel tanks. Grape skins and seeds are removed after a few days to enhance red fruit flavors and avoid overripe notes. The wine matures for 18 months in French barrels (40% new) before being clarified with egg whites and bottled without further treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dominus Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505405268234,"sku":"HSS566","price":3075.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/dominus.png?v=1729272725"},{"product_id":"dominus-napanook-1994","title":"Dominus Estate Napanook 1994","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 detail-col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, December 1997 - 99P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Moueix and his talented winemaking team continue to rewrite the definition of a Napa Valley reference point wine. I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bottles of 1994 Dominus. Eight-thousand cases were produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. In this vintage, 174 days passed between bud break and the harvest, a remarkable period of time for any wine region in the world. The 1994 is a strikingly thick, compellingly rich wine with the texture of a great Pomerol, despite being made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine exhibits a dense purple color, and an incredibly fragrant nose of jammy black fruits, spice, smoke, and loamy, truffle-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with thrilling levels of extract and richness, but no sense of heaviness or harshness. This seamless Dominus possesses no hard edges, as its acidity, tannin, and alcohol are beautifully meshed with copious quantities of ripe fruit. This wine offers early drinking, yet has the potential to last for 30+ years. On what I suppose is a distressing note, I have noticed huge demand for Dominus in recent auction activity. At a Sotheby's auction on October 25, Dominus fetched prices of $23,150 for one imperial of 1991, and $10,450 for two 1991 double magnums. Although none of this is the fault of anybody at Dominus (blame Christian Moueix and his team for producing profound wine) if this trend continues, I wonder how any true amateurs will be able to afford the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation about the wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard is a prestigious Napa Valley red wine produced by Christian Moueix, known for crafting Château Petrus in Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine consists of:\u003cbr\u003e- 72% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e- 12% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e- 11% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e- 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine displays complex aromas of:\u003cbr\u003e- Truffle and floral notes\u003cbr\u003e- Licorice and Asian spices\u003cbr\u003e- Baked cherry pie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Texture: Silky, soft, and polished\u003cbr\u003e- Character: Clean, pure, and persistent fruit\u003cbr\u003e- Structure: Substantial but supple tannins\u003cbr\u003e- Density: Deeply colored and concentrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is now fully mature and delivers exceptional drinking pleasure. It's considered comparable in quality to the celebrated 1991 vintage and represents one of the best examples of age-worthy Napa Valley wines that can rival Bordeaux in style and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere was no 1993 vintage released, making the 1994 the follow-up to the 1992 vintage. 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data-permalink=\"\/product\/35119-1994-dominus-red-wine-1-5l\/?wpv_view_count=39603\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bdf451 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bdf451\" data-element_type=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-693040c\" data-id=\"693040c\" data-element_type=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column 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elementor-element-f2a335b elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"f2a335b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-shortcode\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-reviews-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-note\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-note\"\u003eStill a youthful, deep, ruby-black, the 1994 Dominus explodes with blackberry, cassis and truffle notes, along with some rustic sous bois and leather. This Bordeaux-styled wine is rich and intense but classically proportioned; though it is somewhat more rustic and heady than the stunning 1991. Edouard Moeiux advises serving this wine at a relatively cool temperature. (WK) - WA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-details\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aw-product-review-reviewer\"\u003eDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aw-product-review-score\"\u003e95\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-note\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-note\"\u003eFull, deep red with an amber rim. Distinctly sauvage aromas of redcurrant, coffee, leather, game and spicecake. Suave, seamless and fully mature, offering a plush texture and moderate sweetness to its slightly decadent flavors of currant, leather, smoke, mocha, earth and fresh herbs. This wild boy is at its apogee right now, although some tasters may find it too funky. Finishes classically dry, with dusty sweet tannins and considerable sex appeal. (ST) - VM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-details\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aw-product-review-reviewer\"\u003eVM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aw-product-review-score\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-details\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aw-product-review-score\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aw-product-review-note\"\u003eChristian Moueix and his talented winemaking team continue to rewrite the definition of a Napa Valley reference point wine. I have had a difficult time keeping the corks in my bottles of 1994 Dominus. Eight-thousand cases were produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. In this vintage, 174 days passed between bud break and the harvest, a remarkable period of time for any wine region in the world. The 1994 is a strikingly thick, compellingly rich wine with the texture of a great Pomerol, despite being made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine exhibits a dense purple color, and an incredibly fragrant nose of jammy black fruits, spice, smoke, and loamy, truffle-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with thrilling levels of extract and richness, but no sense of heaviness or harshness. This seamless Dominus possesses no hard edges, as its acidity, tannin, and alcohol are beautifully meshed with copious quantities of ripe fruit. 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The color remains a healthy, opaque garnet with only slight amber at the edge. A huge, penetrating bouquet of sweet black fruits, smoked nuts, tobacco, and tar soars from the glass. The wine possesses extraordinary density and extraction of fruit, massive, full-bodied, unctuously-textured flavors that reveal little tannin, and copious quantities of glycerin and alcohol. It is a fabulously rich, monumental example of a fully mature Haut-Brion that exhibits no signs of decline. Awesome! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, December 2019 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 17, 17);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1945 Haut-Brion is poured against the legendary 1945 Mouton and might just have come out on top. It is difficult to put this wine into words. Showing modest bricking, it presents a sublime bouquet of vibrant red fruit, warm gravel, wilted rose petals and a hint of earthenware. 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Tasted at the Lia's Wings\/book dinner at Medlar restaurant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion represents one of Bordeaux's most historic and prestigious estates, with several unique distinctions that set it apart from other First Growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate's origins date back to the 14th century when Menuts Monks first planted vines to commemorate Monk Johan d'Artiguemale. Full-time wine production began in 1521, making it the oldest continuously operating winery in Bordeaux. 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Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2010","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker, December 2016 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 16, 16);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them, and to me, these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles. The 2010 Cote Rotie la Turque is a much more masculine and edgy wine that's going to reward cellaring. Its inky black color is followed by classic notes of smoked meats, scorched earth, licorice and ample black fruits. Big, rich, tannic and structured, don’t think about touching bottles until at least 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, December 2014 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInky ruby. Heady, seductively perfumed aromas of dark berry liqueur, candied flowers, smoky minerals and olive paste. Sweet, palate-staining blackberry and violet pastille flavors are lifted and sharpened by juicy acidity and a hint of white pepper. Very rich but lively as well, finishing with strong back-end cut. Shows real power on the strikingly long finish, which features fine-grained tannins and sexy floral and Asian spice qualities..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine prod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eucers in the Rhône Valley, with a rich history and a reputation for producing exceptional wines. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the winery has grown to become a significant force in the French wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Family Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal domain was established in an area with over 2,400 years of winemaking tradition. Etienne Guigal, who began his career at the age of 14 in 1924, laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational family business. In 1961, his son Marcel took over the management of the domain when Etienne was temporarily blinded. Today, the third generation, represented by Philippe Guigal and his wife Eve, continues the family's commitment to producing outstanding Rhône wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, E. Guigal has expanded its holdings to include vineyards throughout the northern and southern Rhône Valley. The company now produces wines from various prestigious appellations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrozes-Hermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondrieu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigondas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eNotable Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is particularly famous for its Côte-Rôtie wines, especially the highly sought-after \"LaLa\" wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Landonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mouline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Turque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese single-vineyard wines are known for their exceptional quality and have received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker for multiple vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal family is committed to producing high-quality wines that showcase the terroir of the Rhône Valley. They focus on using traditional winemaking techniques while also embracing innovation. For example, they pioneered the use of new French oak barrels for extended aging periods of up to 42 months for their premium wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpansion and Acquisitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVidal-Fleury in the 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d'Ampuis in 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Louis Grippat and Domaine de Vallouit in 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Bonserine in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese acquisitions have allowed E. Guigal to strengthen its position in various Rhône appellations and expand its range of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal's commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition has solidified its position as one of the most respected wine producers in the Rhône Valley and the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50537348432138,"sku":"CEW074","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/LaTurque_5c5e8799-0c24-441a-9c3c-eab987ab6d1a.png?v=1735924738"},{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-2010","title":"E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2010","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker, December 2014 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 6, 6);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs to three single parcel releases, I reviewed the 2010 Cote Rotie La Mouline earlier this year, but was more than happy to taste it again (lucky me) for this report. Incorporating a full 11% of Viognier and coming from the steep, terraced vines in the Cote Blonde lieu-dit, it sports a heavenly bouquet of spring flowers, incense, violets, cured meats and sweet cassis. Full-bodied, voluptuous and as seamless as they come, Syrah just doesn’t get any more alluring, sexy or impressive. Give it 5-6 years and drink bottles over the following 2 decades or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe father\/son team of Marcel and Philippe Guigal continue to keep their estate at the top of the hierarchy in the Rhône Valley. All the way from their inexpensive Côtes du Rhône to their top-end Côte Rôties and Hermtiage, the attention to detail and focus on quality is unmatched. Readers should also check out the recent Rhone Retrospective article I wrote that covered the Saint Joseph Vignes des Hospices, Côte Rôtie Brune et Blonde, Côte Rôtie Chateau d'Ampuis and Côte Rôtie La Mouline cuvees going back for over a decade. I said it there, and I'll say it again here, this estate is producing some of the most incredible and singular wines in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, December 2014 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturated ruby. An explosive, sharply delineated bouquet evokes fresh red and dark berries, Asian spices, candied flowers and incense, all lifted by a bright mineral overlay. Silky, sweet and utterly seamless on the palate, offering vibrant raspberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors that spread out and gain depth with air. Manages to be both powerful and lithe, with superb back-end thrust and silky tannins shaping the endless floral finish. A drop-dead gorgeous, graceful and impeccably balanced example of Côte-Rôtie and one of the great wines of a truly great vintage. My daughter might have to skip a year of college so that I can buy a dozen cases of this; she'll understand when she grows up and has kids of her own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine prod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eucers in the Rhône Valley, with a rich history and a reputation for producing exceptional wines. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the winery has grown to become a significant force in the French wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Family Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal domain was established in an area with over 2,400 years of winemaking tradition. Etienne Guigal, who began his career at the age of 14 in 1924, laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational family business. In 1961, his son Marcel took over the management of the domain when Etienne was temporarily blinded. Today, the third generation, represented by Philippe Guigal and his wife Eve, continues the family's commitment to producing outstanding Rhône wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, E. Guigal has expanded its holdings to include vineyards throughout the northern and southern Rhône Valley. The company now produces wines from various prestigious appellations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrozes-Hermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondrieu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigondas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eNotable Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is particularly famous for its Côte-Rôtie wines, especially the highly sought-after \"LaLa\" wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Landonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mouline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Turque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese single-vineyard wines are known for their exceptional quality and have received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker for multiple vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal family is committed to producing high-quality wines that showcase the terroir of the Rhône Valley. They focus on using traditional winemaking techniques while also embracing innovation. For example, they pioneered the use of new French oak barrels for extended aging periods of up to 42 months for their premium wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpansion and Acquisitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVidal-Fleury in the 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d'Ampuis in 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Louis Grippat and Domaine de Vallouit in 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Bonserine in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese acquisitions have allowed E. Guigal to strengthen its position in various Rhône appellations and expand its range of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal's commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition has solidified its position as one of the most respected wine producers in the Rhône Valley and the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50537348563210,"sku":"CEW538","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/La_Mouline_8ab88a05-c7fc-407b-a0fd-e74c3b36d71f.png?v=1735924728"},{"product_id":"e-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline-2005","title":"E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2005","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker, August 2014 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 5, 5);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother ridiculous effort, the 2005 Cote Rotie la Mouline doesn’t pull any punches and is perfectly balanced, deeply concentrated and shockingly rich, with a seamless, elegant and silky character that’s to die for. Giving up notions of smoked beef, iron, spring flowers and thrilling black raspberry and blackberry fruit, this classic La Mouline has nothing out of place, beautiful purity and precision, and incredible length. More in the style of the 2010, it can be consumed anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of the reference point estates for top quality wines in the world today, the family run Guigal operation was created in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. Today, Etienne’s son, Marcel, and his son Philippe, are firmly in control here, and are without a doubt producing some of the most singular, sought after wines in the world. Due to the size of this tasting, I’ll keep my comments short, but the incredible quality coming from this operation is astounding, and a tasting here is always one of the highlights of any trip through the region. Furthermore, while a lot is said about the extended oak aging regime here, I don’t know anyone who tastes mature examples of these wines on a regular basis that still has any doubts about the genius going on here. In short, these single vineyard (and their blends as well) Cote Roties are some of the greatest wines money can buy. For this tasting (which, with the Guigals, is always a large one!), we focused on their Saint Joseph Vignes des Hospice release, and then three of their Cote Roties, starting with the classic Brune et Blonde, then the Chateau d’Ampuis, and finishing with their single vineyard La Mouline. Looking first at their Saint Joseph Vignes des Hospices release, it comes all from the incredibly steep (and picturesque) vineyard perched just above the town of Tournon. The exposure here (which is critical for Saint Joseph as the more southern facing the plot, the warmer the site is) is mostly east facing and the soils are pure granite (identical to the decomposed granite found in the Les Bessards lieu-dit on Hermitage Hills). Compared to the Saint Joseph lieu-dit, which has a slightly more southern exposure, harvest here is always 5-7 days later. Moving north to Côte Rôtie, the Guigal’s Brune et Blonde is their entry level release that comes from a mix of vineyards, most of which are estate. It drinks beautifully on release and has a solid 15-20 years of longevity in top vintages. Stepping up over the Brune et Blonde, the Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is named after the Chateau d’Ampuis estate (which lies in the town of Ampuis, right up along the Rhone River, and was purchased by the Guigal’s in 1995) and is a blend of their top estate vineyards. Coming from La Garde, Le Clos, Grande-Plantee, Pommiere, Pavillon, Le Moulin and La Viria, it spends close to four years in new French oak (handled just like the single vineyard releases) and there’s roughly 30,000 bottles produced in each vintage. While the single vineyard releases get all the buzz, this is isn’t far behind in quality, especially in recent vintages, and can represent an incredible value. We finished the tasting with a vertical of La Mouline. One of the three single vineyard Cote Roties produced, this cuvee comes all from the La Mouline lieu-dit that’s located in the more western (close to the middle actually) side of appellation. For simplicities sake, you could say it’s in the Cote Blonde part of the region, but in reality, Cote Rotie is much more complex and diverse. Due to its exposure, this vineyard is always the first of the three single vineyards to be harvest, and also contains some of the oldest vines on the estate. Fermented using pump overs (as opposed to punch downs for the La Torque and submersion cap on the La Landonne), it’s cofermented with varying degrees of Viognier, which in most vintages, ends up being around 10% of the blend. Like the Chateau d’Ampuis and the other two single vineyard releases, it sees close to four years in 100% new French oak, of which every trace integrates after a few years in bottle. It’s always the most approachable of the single vineyard releases, and is ready to drink at an earlier stage. For example, the 1999 La Mouline is gloriously mature, while the 1989 La Torque is still an infant. Nevertheless, as the 1978 reviewed here attests to, it has no problem evolving for decades (although I don’t recommend holding bottles that long). In short, this was a flight of Côte Rôties I’ll not forget anytime soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Reynolds, Vinous, January 2010 - 96P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVivid ruby. Sexy black raspberry and floral aromas are complicated by smoky minerals, Asian spices and a whiff of smoke. Silky, alluringly sweet red and dark berry flavors pack serious punch but come off as weightless, with tangy minerality adding spine and precision. Showing more elegance than last year: its finishing lift, clarity and sweetness comes across as distinctly Burgundian. This suave wine is surprisingly open-knit but I'd wait a while before opening a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is one of the most renowned wine prod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eucers in the Rhône Valley, with a rich history and a reputation for producing exceptional wines. Founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small village in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the winery has grown to become a significant force in the French wine industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistory and Family Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal domain was established in an area with over 2,400 years of winemaking tradition. Etienne Guigal, who began his career at the age of 14 in 1924, laid the foundation for what would become a multi-generational family business. In 1961, his son Marcel took over the management of the domain when Etienne was temporarily blinded. Today, the third generation, represented by Philippe Guigal and his wife Eve, continues the family's commitment to producing outstanding Rhône wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyards and Appellations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, E. Guigal has expanded its holdings to include vineyards throughout the northern and southern Rhône Valley. The company now produces wines from various prestigious appellations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrozes-Hermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondrieu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigondas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTavel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eNotable Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal is particularly famous for its Côte-Rôtie wines, especially the highly sought-after \"LaLa\" wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Landonne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Mouline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Turque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese single-vineyard wines are known for their exceptional quality and have received perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker for multiple vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guigal family is committed to producing high-quality wines that showcase the terroir of the Rhône Valley. They focus on using traditional winemaking techniques while also embracing innovation. For example, they pioneered the use of new French oak barrels for extended aging periods of up to 42 months for their premium wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eExpansion and Acquisitions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Guigal has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVidal-Fleury in the 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d'Ampuis in 1995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Louis Grippat and Domaine de Vallouit in 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Bonserine in 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese acquisitions have allowed E. Guigal to strengthen its position in various Rhône appellations and expand its range of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. 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