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Gigondas Le Pas de l'Aigle, Pierre Amadieu 2017
2017 was marked by a very severe drought which blighted the size of the crop. Quality though was very good and this cuvèe made from grenache grown at high altitude is quite exceptional, with added concentration from lower yields.
Le Charme de Cos Labory, Saint-Estèphe 2016
Made from younger vines at Bordeaux cru classé Cos Labory this is a classic Saint-Estèphe with plenty of ripe cabernet sauvignon fruit character, and the customary tannic grip on the finish. Pair with beef Wellington. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot, aged in oak for 2 years.
Szent Tamás Dry Tokaji Furmint, Royal Tokaji 2021
From the celebrated Hungarian First Growth vineyard of Szt. Tamás, on a blend of red clay and volcanic rock, the 2021 vintage is smoky and intense on the nose with a generously concentrated yet focused palate with savoury spice from use of high-quality oak. This is long and will develop over time.
Etna Bianco, Pietradolce, Sicilia 2023
From Sicilian bush vine carricante grown at 800m, on the northern slopes of Etna on stony, light sandy soils this is a beautifully elegant volcanic white. Delicately fragrant with lemon verbena, sage and salted pistachios, lifted by racy acidity and a linear precision.
Glorioso Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017
A beautifully crafted gran reserva from Bodegas Palacio, who have transformed the quality of their Glorioso wines. This, 100% tempranillo, is an evocative Rioja which is cedary, intense and elegant, smoky and gentle with lovely, sweet fruit flavour. Palacio buys in most of its fruit from a long-established network of contract growers, effectively controlling 255ha of vineyards, all in the Alavesa. It concentrates almost exclusively on tempranillo.
Domaine Guillemot-Michel, Viré-Clessé Quintaine 2023
Low yields and attention to detail at this tiny, six-hectare, biodynamic estate in Burgundy explain the high quality. 2023 is one of the best recent vintages of this ripe, firm-fleshed wine which maintains a lemony freshness. Unoaked.