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Winemaker Notes The Antinori Tignanello is an intense ruby red wine with exceptional aromatic complexity. It opens with vibrant notes of ripe red fruits—especially cherries, strawberries, and blackberries—accompanied by delicate floral hints of violets, mallow blossoms, and roses. The bouquet is further enriched by subtle layers of roasted coffee, cocoa powder, and spices like pepper, licorice, and herbs. On the palate, it is vibrant and layered, with a silky tannin structure and a fresh, lengthy finish, showcasing both finesse and power About Winery 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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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château de Camensac is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, specifically classified as a Cinquième Cru (Fifth Growth) in the 1855 classification. It's known for its historic château building and commitment to producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. The vineyards, situated on well-drained gravelly slopes, are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes.

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PRE-ORDER 2018 | WE 94 Well-constructed... ripe with black fruits and integrated tannins 2020 | D 93 Rich black fruits, plums, pencil shavings, violet, and forest floor, with powdery tannins and a savory, fresh finish. 2021 | D 91 The 2021 vintage produced a cooler, "old-school" style of Bordeaux, which in the case of Cantemerle (a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot) resulted in a savory, aromatic wine. It is noted for its high acidity and refined tannins.    About Winery Château Cantemerle's story is a blend of historical events, family legacy, and the enduring allure of Bordeaux wines. The property, a Fifth Growth in Haut-Médoc, has a rich history stretching back to the Middle Ages. It began as part of a defensive fortification line, later evolving into a vineyard with ties to the Pons de Cantemerle family. 

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PRE-ORDER 2006 | WS 92 A classic Saint-Julien with high Cabernet Franc content (approx. 13%), offering a structured yet refined experience. 2008 | WA 92 The 2008 vintage is noted for having a "voluptuous" nose and a tender, long finish, often described as a very successful, food-friendly wine for its year. It is mature but, according to user notes from 2023-2024, it is not in decline, offering a "coherence" of dark fruit, earth, and graphite.  2009 | JS 95 Full-bodied, generous, and rich, featuring notes of crème de cassis, mocha, tobacco, and pencil shavings. 2011 | JS 92 Known for being structured and "serious" for the vintage, with a firm tannic backbone, making it a good candidate for cellaring, while still accessible now. 2012 | WE 94 Firm and tannic, this dark berry-flavored wine... full of tannins and structure 2013 | WE 93 The wine is described as having a good, fresh acidity with soft, accessible tannins, featuring flavors of red cherry, cassis, and iron undertones. 2014 | JS 95 Known for being structured yet refined, with a high-class, long finish, often described as having leafy, cassis, and tobacco notes 2015 | JS 95 Intense, structured, and concentrated with a classic Saint-Julien firm finish. Perfumed with blackcurrants, plums, cedar, graphite, and violet. 2016 | JS 95 The 2016 is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. It offers notes of blackberries, raspberry confit, cedar, and tobacco. While approachable now, it is recommended to drink between 2021 and 2038.  2017 | JS 94 Dense and concentrated with blackberry, graphite, and tobacco notes. 2018 | WE 95 A "full-bodied, rich, concentrated" wine with high tannins and strong, firm structure, according to and. 2021 | JS 95 Dominated by blackcurrants, graphite, blueberry, and subtle leafy notes.   About Winery Clos du Marquis is a renowned Saint-Julien wine, produced by the same team behind the prestigious Château Léoville-Las Cases, the Delon family. It's crafted from a distinct vineyard, historically known as the Petit Clos, located near Léoville-Las Cases, and is known for its exceptional quality and distinct character. 

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Winemaker Notes 74,000 bottles of Château Gazin 2011 and 47,000 bottles of the Hospitalet de Gazin second wine are composed of a blend of 90% merlot, 5% Caber 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A very careful selection allowed us to produce a very full-bodied wine that is rather meaty, tannic, raised for 15 months in (45%), with the rest in one wine barrels. The alcohol level of this vintage is 13.45°. The wine’s appearance is dark, brilliant bordeaux. 2011 features notes, with red and black berry aromas: sour cherry, blackberry and black currant, a slightly toasted smell, winy, peppery, with a hint of caramel. T silky, rather full, with a nice lingering effect, and a clearly tannic finish that doesn’t overpower and will soften with age. About Winery The Chateau Gazin vineyards cover 64.2 acres in a single lot, with 56.8 acres under vines, located on the renowned clay-gravel plateau of Pomerol. The estate can produce up to 100,000 bottles a year. A second AOC Pomerol wine "l’Hospitalet de Gazin", was created in 1986 in order to reserve the best of the harvest for Chateau Gazin. The grapes are fermented in small cement vats. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels (50% new) according to the Bordeaux tradition: malolactic fermentation in casks, rackings to separate the fine wine from the lees, fining with egg whites and, if necessary, light filtration.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Chateau Cos d'Estournel is a Grand Cru vineyard located in St. Estephe. Its oriental facade is adorned with three pagoda turrets, all cast in a soft golden sandstone. Chateau Cos d'Estournel today covers 170 acres separated from Chateau Lafite, along the southern edge, by the stream between St. Estephe and Pauillac. The gravelly soil, over a flint, limestone and silicate subsoil low in nitrogen, has eroded over centuries to form steep ridges which perfectly drain the vineyards. The vineyards are planted 60 percent in Cabernet Sauvignon vines, 2 percent of Cabernet Franc, and 38 percent in Merlot. Naturally, the percentage of Cabernet or Merlot in the composition of each vintage depends on the climate which favors one grape variety or the other.

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We have compiled a selection of wine mix best pick for any occasion special for you. Our wine Bundle are meticulously crafted with flavour, quality, and premium selection. Bundle Include : 1x 2018 Skipstone Olivers Blend1x 2018 Skipstone Faultline Vineyard1x 2018 Silver Ghost Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon1x 2018 Epoch Estate Authenticity Paso Robles Rhone Blend1x 2018 J Lohr Estate Seven Oak Cabernet Sauvignon1x 2018 Epoch Block B Paso Robles Rhône Blend  

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Winemaker Notes Opulent style, featuring dark fruits, blackcurrant, and graphite, with powerful, velvety tannins and remarkable aging potential About Winery Chateau Mouton Rothschild, a Premier Cru Classé from the Bordeaux region and one of the world's greatest wines, is owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild. The estate includes 205 acres of vines at Pauillac planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (2%). In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild bought Chateau Brane-Mouton. In 1922, his great-grandson Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988) decided to take the future of the estate into his own hands. His 65 years at Mouton bear witness to the strength of his personality, his spirit of enterprise and his sense of innovation. In 1922, he was the first to introduce chateau bottling. In 1926, he built the famous Grand Chai, the majestic 100-meter first year cellar, which has become a major attraction for visitors to Mouton. 1945 marked the start of a fascinating collection of works of art, created every year for the Mouton label by famous painters. In 1973, after a twenty-year battle, Baron Philippe obtained a revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton was officially recognized as a First Growth. In 1988, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild succeeded her father Baron Philippe. She has become the guarantor of the quality of an illustrious wine whose motto proudly proclaims, "First I am, second I was, I Mouton do not change."

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Winemaker Notes The vineyard is located in the heart of the terroir of St Julien. On one of the most beautiful hilltops of Garonne gravel, facing the Gironde, the clay-gravelly subsoil makes it possible to perfectly regulate the vagaries of the weather throughout the year. Plowing is traditional, without weeding or herbicide. The vines are mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (74%), Merlot (23%) and Cabernet Franc (3%). About Winery In 1826, Hugh Barton, already proprietor of Chateau Langoa, purchased part of the big Leoville estate. His part then became known as Léoville Barton. Six generations of Bartons have since followed, and continued to preserve the quality of the wine, classified as a Second Growth in 1855. In 1983, Anthony Barton, the present owner, was given the property by his uncle Ronald Barton who had himself inherited it in 1929. Anthony Barton's daughter Lilian Barton Sartorius now helps her father in managing the estate. Together, they maintain the traditional methods of winemaking, producing a typical Saint-Julien of elegance and distinction. The Château Léoville Barton is the property of the Barton’s family and Lilian Barton Sartorius manages it with her two children, Mélanie and Damien.

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PRE-ORDER 2009 | JS 97 Even in this super-ripe vintage Figeac retains its usual red bell pepper aroma (from the cabernet sauvignon grape) and that adds a light touch to the opulent fruit cake and spice character. The full fine tannins beautifully support the rich palate and make the finish very long and plush.  2010 | JS 98 Intense aromas of wet earth, leaves, sweet berries and cinnamon follow through to a full body, velvety and dense tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Opulent style. Just opening now, but this shows lots of stuffing, even if it does tighten down on the palate. Integrated and fine. Drink or hold. 2016 | V 100 The stunning 24-carat bouquet rivets you to the spot with brilliant delineation and mineral-rich red fruit that articulates its terroir as well as any Right Bank you will find. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, perfect acidity, wonderfully integrated new oak and enormous depth toward the fresh, pencil-box- and cedar-infused finish. This is a classic Figeac, up there with the 1947 and 1949, both recently re-tasted and testifying to a wine that genuinely belongs among the elite Saint-Émilions. Faye believes it is the best Figeac he has ever made 2018 | WE 100 With its rich swathe of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has density and immense structure balanced by stunning black fruits that give impressive promise. This powerful wine is probably the greatest ever produced from this estate.  2019 | WE 98 This is another magnificent vintage from this estate. It has density, elevated tannins and the purest black currant fruits. The Cabernet Sauvignon that always gives structure to the wine from this estate is there in abundance. The tannins are rich and dry, a combination that will ensure long-term aging. About Winery Figeac is a very ancient property. In the 2nd century, the Figeacus family gave its name to the estate. Traces of this Gallo-Roman villa still exist today. In the 15th century, FIGEAC was one of five noble houses in Saint-Emilion and passed from the Lescours family, who at that time also owned Ausone, into the hands of the Cazes family, who transmitted it through marriage to the Carles in the 17th century. After the Manoncourt family acquired the property in 1892, FIGEAC was mainly managed by agricultural engineers. However, in 1943, the year in which Thierry Manoncourt made his first vintage, a period of resurgencebegan for Figeac. Thierry Manoncourt realised in that year the huge potential of FIGEAC’s terroir and urged his mother, a Parisian, to hold on to the estate. In 1955 CHATEAU-FIGEAC became a First Great Classified Growth. Today, Madame Manoncourt and her daughters are ably supported by highly skilled wine-growing teams and are as eager as ever to guarantee the long-term continuity of FIGEAC.

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PRE-ORDER 2012 | JS 96  Silky, aromatic, and refined, often showing high-toned black fruits  2014 | WE 97 The 2014 is known for its precision, featuring notes of blackberry, boysenberry, pencil box, and violet. It has a "dense and lush" feel with a long, powerful finish. 2015 | JS 100 Powerful and rich, yet elegant, featuring "sensational tannin tension". 2016 | JD 100 The wine features intense notes of cassis, graphite, spring flowers, and crushed rocks. It is known for a silky, rich texture that masks substantial, ripe tannins. 2017 | D 97 The 2017 vintage for Palmer was a significant year as it marked the introduction of large oak foudres for aging. Despite a frost-affected vintage in Bordeaux, Chateau Palmer produced a "superb" wine 2019 | JS 99 Intense, rich, and concentrated with aromas of blackcurrants, ripe black cherries, violets, and tobacco leaf. 2021 | V 96 Described as a return to "classical proportions," showing remarkable freshness, deep fruit, and ripe, velvety tannins.   About Winery Château Palmer was established in the first half of the nineteenth century by the English general, Charles Palmer. In 1814, on his way back from the Peninsular War where he had fought with Wellington against Napoleon, General Palmer acquired Château de Gascq and gave it his own name.In 1938, the Sichel family joined forces with a group of wine merchant friends to purchase the property. Today, the vines of Château Palmer (AOC Margaux) cover a surface of 52 hectares of croupes (knolls) of Garonne gravel and are made up of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. This combination of soil and grape varieties has been the greatest asset of Château Palmer (3ème Cru Classé) from its earliest beginnings. At Château Palmer, tradition and evolving techniques have always gone hand in hand, and always with respect for the typical characteristics of this outstanding terroir. Highly reputed worldwide, the wines of Château Palmer rank among the most prestigious of Bordeaux and are coveted by keen wine enthusiasts the world over.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The Connétable de Talbot 2021 is a second wine from Château Talbot, known for its balanced and elegant character, especially in the 2021 vintage. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, often featuring notes of red and black fruits, cedar, tobacco, and a touch of spice. The 2021 vintage is described as fresh and vibrant with ripe and rich sensory profiles.  About Winery Château Talbot Connétable de Talbot, the second wine of the famed Château Talbot, tells a story of rigorous selection and meticulous vineyard management, all while offering a more accessible price point than the estate's flagship wine. The narrative centers around the estate's renowned terroir in St. Julien, Bordeaux, and its history, tracing back to the Battle of Castillon and the Cordier family's legacy. 

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