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In the foothills of the Andes around 1100m above sea level, Malbec grapes are able to express themselves fully, giving complex and elegant wines far removed from the "fruit bombs" often associated with Argentinian Malbecs. Soft easy drinking and inviting. Great with a steak.
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With an average vine age of 85 years, the intensity and purity of fruit of this wine are immense. Plum, Blackcurrant and Mulberry mingle seamlessly. A great wine to take along to a dinner party.
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Sooo much wine for the money! Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet combine in this inky purple, Brambly, dense, rich belter. Repeatedly awarded 90+ points from serious critics. A must for the lovers of full bodied Reds.
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Located on the great plateau of Pomerol and made from 2 small parcels of vines in the village of Riffat. Marrying power with finesse this would be a great gift for a lover of Bordeaux and will age well if tucked away.
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With hand-picked fruit from a site close to the church of Pomerol, this wine is stunning. The blend is 90% Merlot, with the rest being Cabernet. First tasted with Emeric from Vinectar and was blown away. Ripe red fruit and subtle oak, unmistakably Bordeaux, dryish finish. Such a pleasure to drink.
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Esteemed appellations like Margaux produce wonderfully rich yet tannic wines with generous acidity, fruit and smoothness. Flavours of dried Sultanas and Dates in the background behind a just ripe Plummy taste to the fore. This wine comes into its own when served with food, particularly roasted red meats.
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Owned by the same family for 5 generations, sandy gravel soils and a ruby hue on inspection. The nose is all ripe red fruit, cedar wood and spice. Balanced on the palate with silky tannins. Both expressive and elegant
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Sourced from vineyards situated close to the magnificent Ch Petrus, this is a proper Right Bank Bordeaux. Merlot dominated, quite dry on the attack. Comes into its own when served with roast beef or lamb.
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Family owned since 1898 by the Couderc family, this wine gives so much for its relatively modest price. sweet on the attack, lashings of fruit and on the drier side.
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An outstanding little Claret made from 80% Merlot, this wine is deep purple in colour with a silky mouth-feel. Up front flavours of Blackcurrant and Spice. Th finish is long and complex. An excellent accompaniment to Sunday lunch.
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A wine of great elegance and class from the oldest wine merchant established in Bordeaux. Red Berry on the nose with oaky notes. Classic dry but powerful Bordeaux on the palate, with a lovely lingering finish. Top Claret!
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Deep ruby in colour with Black Pepper, Blueberry and Raspberry flavours. Great sun exposure for the vines and an average age of 25 years produces a very generous Claret indeed.
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