About Winery
Vega Sicilia is one of Spain’s most iconic and prestigious wineries, with a rich history dating back to 1864. Here's a brief overview:
Founded by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, a Spanish winemaker trained in Bordeaux, who brought with him French grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. He planted these alongside the native Tempranillo (then called Tinto del País) in the Ribera del Duero region.
The winery gained fame in the 20th century for producing some of Spain’s most celebrated wines, especially its flagship wine, Único, known for its complexity and extraordinary aging potential.
In 1982, the Álvarez family acquired Vega Sicilia, marking a new era of modernization and expansion. Under Pablo Álvarez’s leadership, the winery has maintained its legendary status while also expanding into other regions like Toro (with Pintia) and Rioja.
Despite its name, Vega Sicilia has no connection to the island of Sicily. “Vega” refers to fertile river plains, and “Sicilia” is believed to reference Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
Tasting Notes
This is the non-vintage Vega Sicilia, a tribute to tradition.A true testimony to the history of Spanish wine, Unico Reserva Especial perfectly combines the qualities of the different Unico vintages. Only the best Unico vintages are selected to make this iconic and exceptionally complex wine, which blends years, virtues, experiences and emotions to create the essence of a unique and inimitable style, the Vega Sicilia style.Unico Reserva Especial 2024 is a blend of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 vintages.
Variety: 95 % Tinto Fino and 5 % Cabernet-Sauvignon
Winemaker Notes
Quite restrained on the nose and less tropical than previous vintages. It unfurls in the glass to reveal profound and attractive notes of citrus, lime leaf, apricot and orange blossom. The palate shows mouthwatering intensity, with subtle-but-juicy passionfruit notes melding with those of citrus, white stone fruit, makrut lime, pink peppercorn, hibiscus and pink grapefruit. Throughout, there is a freshening saline edge and a fresh-squeezed lemon acidity that carries a long, concentrated and complex finish.
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Cloudy Bay Vineyards, established in 1985, is today a partnership between champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin and co-founder of Cape Mentelle Vineyards in Western Australia, David Hohnen. The Cloudy Bay team is committed to producing 'wines of region' and strives to enhance the pure, bracing flavors naturally afforded by the climate and soils of Marlborough. The winery and vineyards are situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island. This unique and cool wine region enjoys a maritime climate with the longest hours of sunshine of any place in New Zealand. Cloudy Bay has estate vineyards located at prime sites within the Wairau Valley and long-term supply agreements with five Wairau Valley growers. The main varieties grown are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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The vivacity and aromatic expression of a dry white Bordeaux wine.It was in 1853 that Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired Château Brane-Mouton at auction. The estate, located in the heart of the Médoc, in Pauillac, was then renamed Château Mouton Rothschild. In 1922, Baron Philippe de Rothschild took over the reins of the estate. Visionary, he decided to initiate in 1924 the complete bottling at the château while entrusting the illustration of the cru label to an artist. Each year since 1945, the label of Château Mouton Rothschild is illustrated by the original work of a great contemporary artist. Dalí, César, Miró, Chagall, Warhol, Soulages, Bacon, Balthus, Tàpies, Koons, Doig… an exciting collection that grows each year with a new work and constitutes the famous exhibition "Art and Label". Emblem of the Pauillac appellation, this Premier Cru Classé makes the great wines of Bordeaux shine throughout the world. Today, it is the three children of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild who preside over the destiny of Château Mouton Rothschild.
2021 | WA 95
The 2021 harvest was excellent, but our overall production was down 35% (smaller berries but loaded with flavor) due to the persistent drought conditions of this growing season. Amuse Bouche 2021, crafted in the Pomerol-style, is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from our vineyards in the east Rutherford Hills of Napa Valley.
About Winery
Heidi Barrett grew up in the Napa Valley in a winemaking family and was destined to become one of California's leading winemakers. It is said that winemaking is a combination of science and art. With a scientist-winemaker father and an artist mother it is no big surprise that Heidi was drawn to the wine industry. With great enthusiasm, a love for what she does, and an incredible wealth of experience, Heidi blends the art and science of winemaking like few can.
In 2002, Heidi partnered with longtime friend John Schwartz to create Amuse Bouche, a Pomerol-inspired Merlot from Napa Valley. Recognizing that the cult wine phenomenon has created an almost aspirational class structure among collectors, the partners decided to make this limited edition wine available to a much broader consumer base. Winemaker Heidi Barrett explains, "We have created Amuse Bouche, a limited edition, superb Pomerol style wine with the added value of limited edition art that is available to consumers through a variety of channels."
2018 | WA 96
This is your opportunity to secure an allocation of our best value, most mind-altering wine from our Napa Valley estates. Every year the blend changes. The Vin Perdu 2018 is composed of estate grown grapes from the Amuse Bouche, La Sirena and Fantesca properties. For this vintage, Heidi masterfully blended 33% Cabernet Sauvignon with 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 38% Syrah and 6% Merlot. We produced only 850 cases. Each label features our patented flip lenticular label, and our unique storytelling with each new vintage.
2021 | V 95
The 2021 Vin Perdu is another terrific wine from Amuse Bouche. Cabernet aromatics drive this mid-weight, vibrant and savory red, with crushed flowers, sweet red-toned fruit, mint, cedar, tobacco and dried herbs all running through. I especially admire the understated depth here.
About Winery
Heidi Barrett grew up in the Napa Valley in a winemaking family and was destined to become one of California's leading winemakers. It is said that winemaking is a combination of science and art. With a scientist-winemaker father and an artist mother it is no big surprise that Heidi was drawn to the wine industry. With great enthusiasm, a love for what she does, and an incredible wealth of experience, Heidi blends the art and science of winemaking like few can.
In 2002, Heidi partnered with longtime friend John Schwartz to create Amuse Bouche, a Pomerol-inspired Merlot from Napa Valley. Recognizing that the cult wine phenomenon has created an almost aspirational class structure among collectors, the partners decided to make this limited edition wine available to a much broader consumer base. Winemaker Heidi Barrett explains, "We have created Amuse Bouche, a limited edition, superb Pomerol style wine with the added value of limited edition art that is available to consumers through a variety of channels."
2021 | WS 95
This ripe style is fresh and harmonious, delivering plum, cherry and boysenberry fruit, with accents of earth, iron and eucalyptus. Supple in texture, with a beautifully integrated structure and long, complex aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Antinori Tignanello is a groundbreaking Italian wine first produced in 1971 by the historic Antinori family, whose winemaking roots date back to 1385. Tignanello marked a major shift in Tuscan winemaking—it was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques (small oak barrels), the first red wine in Tuscany to be blended with non-traditional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and among the first from the Chianti Classico region to be made without white grapes. Originally labeled as a Chianti Classico Riserva, it became a Tuscan red table wine in 1971 and helped define the Super Tuscan category. Tignanello is produced exclusively from the Tignanello vineyard, located in the Tenuta Tignanello estate in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, with limestone-rich soils and a southwest exposure.
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The Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs (Ace of Spades) delivers a refined and elegant expression of 100% Chardonnay, opening with delicate aromas of green apple, citrus zest, and freshly cut lilies, accented by subtle notes of coconut and brioche. On the palate, it is crisp and mineral-driven, with bright acidity framing flavors of pear, lemon, and chalky undertones that highlight its Côte des Blancs origins. The texture is supple yet vibrant, offering both freshness and depth, while the finish lingers with finesse, marked by a clean minerality and a touch of creamy richness that underscores its prestige cuvée character.
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Armand de Brignac, also known as “Ace of Spades,” is a French luxury champagne brand originally registered by Champagne Cattier in the 1950s, but it remained obscure until its relaunch in 2006 as a prestige cuvée. Produced in Chigny-les-Roses by the Cattier family, who have cultivated vineyards since 1763, the brand gained global fame when rapper Jay-Z embraced it following a dispute with Cristal Champagne and later acquired it outright in 2014. In 2021, Jay-Z sold a 50% stake to LVMH, cementing Armand de Brignac’s position as a symbol of exclusivity and modern luxury, with its iconic metallic bottles and multi-vintage blends.
Winemaker Notes
Armand de Brignac Demi Sec is a luxurious Champagne crafted from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, aged nearly six years in chalk cellars. It delivers an opulent palate of candied fruits, caramel, quince, brioche, crystallized citrus, honey, and subtle blackberry, supported by fine bubbles and a dosage of 33 g/L. This sweeter style pairs elegantly with foie gras, cheeses, and lightly spiced cuisine
About Winery
Armand de Brignac, also known as “Ace of Spades,” is a French luxury champagne brand originally registered by Champagne Cattier in the 1950s, but it remained obscure until its relaunch in 2006 as a prestige cuvée. Produced in Chigny-les-Roses by the Cattier family, who have cultivated vineyards since 1763, the brand gained global fame when rapper Jay-Z embraced it following a dispute with Cristal Champagne and later acquired it outright in 2014. In 2021, Jay-Z sold a 50% stake to LVMH, cementing Armand de Brignac’s position as a symbol of exclusivity and modern luxury, with its iconic metallic bottles and multi-vintage blends.
Winemaker Notes
The Armand de Brignac Brut Gold (Ace of Spades) opens with vibrant aromas of peach, apricot, and red berries, layered with crystallized citrus, orange zest, and subtle brioche. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, offering flavors of ripe cherries, exotic fruits, vanilla, and honey, balanced by a creamy texture and fine bubbles. The wine’s complexity is enhanced by notes of toast and pastry from extended lees aging, while the finish is long, smooth, and elegant, with a touch of minerality and oak-aged depth that underscores its luxurious style.
About Winery
Armand de Brignac, also known as “Ace of Spades,” is a French luxury champagne brand originally registered by Champagne Cattier in the 1950s, but it remained obscure until its relaunch in 2006 as a prestige cuvée. Produced in Chigny-les-Roses by the Cattier family, who have cultivated vineyards since 1763, the brand gained global fame when rapper Jay-Z embraced it following a dispute with Cristal Champagne and later acquired it outright in 2014. In 2021, Jay-Z sold a 50% stake to LVMH, cementing Armand de Brignac’s position as a symbol of exclusivity and modern luxury, with its iconic metallic bottles and multi-vintage blends.
Winemaker Notes
The Armand de Brignac Rosé (Ace of Spades) presents a vibrant and luxurious profile, opening with aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants, lifted by hints of citrus zest and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is rich yet elegant, combining layers of ripe red fruits with subtle pastry, vanilla, and mineral undertones, supported by crisp acidity and fine bubbles. The addition of still Pinot Noir lends depth and intensity, giving the wine a fuller body and a striking salmon-pink hue. The finish is long and refined, marked by chalky minerality and lingering notes of red berries and spice, making it both indulgent and sophisticated.
About Winery
Armand de Brignac, also known as “Ace of Spades,” is a French luxury champagne brand originally registered by Champagne Cattier in the 1950s, but it remained obscure until its relaunch in 2006 as a prestige cuvée. Produced in Chigny-les-Roses by the Cattier family, who have cultivated vineyards since 1763, the brand gained global fame when rapper Jay-Z embraced it following a dispute with Cristal Champagne and later acquired it outright in 2014. In 2021, Jay-Z sold a 50% stake to LVMH, cementing Armand de Brignac’s position as a symbol of exclusivity and modern luxury, with its iconic metallic bottles and multi-vintage blends.
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The 2020 Armand Heitz Corton Hautes Mourottes is a structured, aromatic Grand Cru Pinot Noir from a high-altitude (360m), east-facing slope with stony, limestone-clay soil. Known for its light color but intense character, this 2020 vintage features high whole-cluster inclusion, providing a "pungently aromatic" profile, firm tannin structure, and refreshing, slightly dry, mineral finish.
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Armand Heitz is a dynamic, Chassagne-Montrachet-based Burgundian estate producing highly regarded Grand Cru wines from the Corton hill using biodynamic, agroecological practices. Focused on terroir-driven,, low-intervention winemaking, Heitz produces both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) Corton Grand Cru, characterized by elegance, balance, and the use of whole-cluster fermentation.
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Domaine Arnaud Lopez is a relatively new but highly respected Burgundy estate, founded by Arnaud Lopez after a decade of experience at the legendary Domaine Prieuré Roch. Originally from Nuits-Saint-Georges, Lopez grew up surrounded by Burgundy’s wine culture—his father ran a wine bistro frequented by top vignerons of the Côte de Nuits. At age 35, he shifted careers into viticulture, joining Prieuré Roch in 2007, where he worked for 12 years honing his craft. In 2018, he began producing his own micro-cuvées from organically farmed grapes sourced from like-minded growers, quickly earning recognition for wines of intensity, energy, and purity. By 2023, he had launched his own primeur sales, offering small-production cuvées that reflect his philosophy of artisanal, terroir-driven winemaking. Today, Domaine Arnaud Lopez is celebrated for its thoughtful, minimalist approach and its ability to capture the character of Burgundy’s climats with precision and authenticity.
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Domaine Arnaud Lopez is a relatively new but highly respected Burgundy estate, founded by Arnaud Lopez after a decade of experience at the legendary Domaine Prieuré Roch. Originally from Nuits-Saint-Georges, Lopez grew up surrounded by Burgundy’s wine culture—his father ran a wine bistro frequented by top vignerons of the Côte de Nuits. At age 35, he shifted careers into viticulture, joining Prieuré Roch in 2007, where he worked for 12 years honing his craft. In 2018, he began producing his own micro-cuvées from organically farmed grapes sourced from like-minded growers, quickly earning recognition for wines of intensity, energy, and purity. By 2023, he had launched his own primeur sales, offering small-production cuvées that reflect his philosophy of artisanal, terroir-driven winemaking. Today, Domaine Arnaud Lopez is celebrated for its thoughtful, minimalist approach and its ability to capture the character of Burgundy’s climats with precision and authenticity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnaud Lopez is a relatively new but highly respected Burgundy estate, founded by Arnaud Lopez after a decade of experience at the legendary Domaine Prieuré Roch. Originally from Nuits-Saint-Georges, Lopez grew up surrounded by Burgundy’s wine culture—his father ran a wine bistro frequented by top vignerons of the Côte de Nuits. At age 35, he shifted careers into viticulture, joining Prieuré Roch in 2007, where he worked for 12 years honing his craft. In 2018, he began producing his own micro-cuvées from organically farmed grapes sourced from like-minded growers, quickly earning recognition for wines of intensity, energy, and purity. By 2023, he had launched his own primeur sales, offering small-production cuvées that reflect his philosophy of artisanal, terroir-driven winemaking. Today, Domaine Arnaud Lopez is celebrated for its thoughtful, minimalist approach and its ability to capture the character of Burgundy’s climats with precision and authenticity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnaud Lopez is a relatively new but highly respected Burgundy estate, founded by Arnaud Lopez after a decade of experience at the legendary Domaine Prieuré Roch. Originally from Nuits-Saint-Georges, Lopez grew up surrounded by Burgundy’s wine culture—his father ran a wine bistro frequented by top vignerons of the Côte de Nuits. At age 35, he shifted careers into viticulture, joining Prieuré Roch in 2007, where he worked for 12 years honing his craft. In 2018, he began producing his own micro-cuvées from organically farmed grapes sourced from like-minded growers, quickly earning recognition for wines of intensity, energy, and purity. By 2023, he had launched his own primeur sales, offering small-production cuvées that reflect his philosophy of artisanal, terroir-driven winemaking. Today, Domaine Arnaud Lopez is celebrated for its thoughtful, minimalist approach and its ability to capture the character of Burgundy’s climats with precision and authenticity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnaud Lopez is a relatively new but highly respected Burgundy estate, founded by Arnaud Lopez after a decade of experience at the legendary Domaine Prieuré Roch. Originally from Nuits-Saint-Georges, Lopez grew up surrounded by Burgundy’s wine culture—his father ran a wine bistro frequented by top vignerons of the Côte de Nuits. At age 35, he shifted careers into viticulture, joining Prieuré Roch in 2007, where he worked for 12 years honing his craft. In 2018, he began producing his own micro-cuvées from organically farmed grapes sourced from like-minded growers, quickly earning recognition for wines of intensity, energy, and purity. By 2023, he had launched his own primeur sales, offering small-production cuvées that reflect his philosophy of artisanal, terroir-driven winemaking. Today, Domaine Arnaud Lopez is celebrated for its thoughtful, minimalist approach and its ability to capture the character of Burgundy’s climats with precision and authenticity.
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Domaine Arnaud Mortet, based in Gevrey-Chambertin, is the continuation of the celebrated Domaine Denis Mortet, founded in 1991 by Denis after inheriting vineyards from his father Charles. Denis quickly gained international acclaim for his concentrated, meticulous Pinot Noir wines, influenced by the legendary Henri Jayer. Following Denis’s passing in 2006, his son Arnaud took over, supported by his mother Laurence and sister Clémence, and gradually refined the estate’s style toward greater finesse, purity, and terroir transparency. Today, the domaine covers about 11 hectares across Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, and other prestigious climats, and Arnaud Mortet is regarded as one of Burgundy’s leading winemakers, blending family tradition with modern precision to craft wines of elegance and longevity.
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Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
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About Winery
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, originally founded in the 19th century as Domaine Robert Arnoux, is a prestigious family-run estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, that has built its reputation on producing refined Pinot Noir wines from top Côte de Nuits appellations like Chambolle-Musigny. In 2008, the domaine was renamed Arnoux-Lachaux when Pascal Lachaux, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law, took over management, later joined by his son Charles Lachaux, who has gained acclaim for innovative viticulture and a focus on purity and terroir expression. Today, the estate is recognized as one of Burgundy’s rising stars, with its Chambolle-Musigny wines celebrated for elegance, aromatic finesse, and longevity.
