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France
Burgundy - Gamay
- ABV 13.0%
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2023 - 2033
A south-facing walled vineyard, just under a hectare in size. Le Clos’ vines are an average of 70 years old, some of them planted pre-phylloxera, en foule (untrellised), at a density of 13,000 vines per hectare. This is a unique, arid terroir of hard granite and sand, very rocky and
with no topsoil at all. The wine is aged entirely in barrels, the proportion of new oak varying with the vintage
conditions, with the remainder being one to two year old barrels from Domaine Jacques Prieur.
Spiced dark fruit is allied to cigar box notes, minerals and heady flowers. Generous, with firm well-integrated
tannins, there is a mineral seam which adds energy and focus to rich, dark cherry fruit, sustaining a long, detailed
finish.
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Italy
Sicily - Nerello Mascalese
- ABV 14.5%
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2022 - 2026
100% Nerello Mascalese, planted at 550m altitude. Lying on the edge of a lava flow, this tends to have a more rounded, ebullient style. The 2017 offers a seductive combination of savoury, volcanic minerals and pretty, very pure, sweetly-perfumed berry fruit. Floral and elegant, it wears red fruits proudly on its sleeve, focused and delightful. Wonderfully accessible, with hints of spice, this is lovely, through to a long, precise finish.
Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly – 92 Points
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Italy
Sicily - Nerello Mascalese
- ABV 14.5%
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2020 - 2027
100% Nerello Mascalese, sited at 650m altitude. Andrea tells us that this is Etna’s most sought-after contrada, recognised for its plush style. The 2017 has good colour, and reveals a heady nose combining fruit, flowers, meaty notes and salted minerals. The palate is plump and richlytextured, the tannins fruit-coated and fine. There is an abundance of fruit, complemented by strong espresso coffee notes, finishing with layers of fruit and dark chocolate - very fine in 2017.
Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly – 94 Points
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Argentina
Mendoza - Malbec Blend
- ABV 14.5%
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2020 - 2029
Dark fruit and earthy notes prevail on the nose yet the palate leans more towards the red fruit spectrum, the texture silken and supple. This is generous and bright with hints of citrus - orange zest providing an extra dimension - dark chocolate and espresso, layered with fruit and directed by a well-integrated tannic structure through to a very rich, elegant finish.
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Italy
Tuscany - Sangiovese
- ABV 14.0%
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2022 - 2029
Very pale, tawny more than anything. A resinous intensity which belies the pale, elegant colour. A real sweetness to the
nose, a lift then a slight tang of mint and some herbs. More weight comes through on the succulent palate.
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