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Italian: In Italy, 1971 was considered to be one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century for Italian wine. Excellent growing conditions during 1971 produced a small crop of rich, full bodied wines that have aged gracefully and will last for many years. In Piedmont, Barolo and Barbaresco are outstanding with a high level of consistency. Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti were also excellent.
In Tuscany, the best results were in Chianti where 1971 was officially rated a 5-star vintage. Many of the wines have shown exceptional ageing qualities. It was also a good vintage for Brunello.
Bordeaux: 1971 was a very good vintage whose only failing was to be overshadowed by the outstanding 1970 vintage. The crop size of the 1971 vintage was very small making wines a rarity. Well-stored examples of wine are likely to remain mature for a few more years.
Sauternes and Barsac: Sweet wines such as Sauternes and Barsac were outstanding in this year and will last for many decades to come.
Port: Port lovers should opt for 40 year aged Tawny ports. Not a declared year.
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Fattoria Poggio alla Sala (Special Offer was 59.95 now 54.95)
A great value wine from the outstanding 1971 Italian Vintage
This wine is well preserved having a light garnet colour with aromas of bacon. The palate is gamey and thin at first, but really opens up with time. Tastes of dried fruit and smoked meat.
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Lanzavecchia Piero
Slightly bricking color with good depth. The nose jumps to a start with notes of toasted cinamon which is quickly joined by smoky speck, plumskin, matchstick, and notes of candle wax and incense. Just a touch lean in the mouth yet with lovely balance. Moves through the mouth with strong acidity and offers up lots of amarena cherry that benefits from a touch of sweetness up front and the cut of minerality on the finish. Fully mature
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Price: £59.95
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Gabri Giulio DOC
Tasting notes: Bricking medium dark red color with pale meniscus; lighter, roses, tea, oranges, blood orange, autumnal nose; youthful, solid, dried cherry, red berry, dried orange, youthful palate, with 20 years or more to go; long finish.
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Price: £109.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Medoc, Cru Bourgeois
From the good 1971 vintage, this wine has a slightly diffuse, tobacco scented nose followed by a palate of moderate concentration with cedar and tobacco. Quite a soft texture but with vibrant acidity.
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe, Level vts, label intact, slightly stained
Château Lafite Rothschild 1971 proves that Lafite Rothchild's wines always live up to its reputation, and it is the most consistent of first growths.
According to Jamie Goode (of wineanorak.com): "...the 1971s have consistently been undervalued. Thirty years' on, only the best of the vintage will still be at anything like their peak. But it's worth remembering that back in '71 Bordeaux wines were still made for long ageing. Yields have become considerably higher in recent years, and it's arguable that even the best properties no longer make such long-lived wines."
Reviews..
"Has an aroma like an aged Burgundy, with cherry and spice; flavor is mature, soft, very elegant. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Conseca Don Pablo Vino del Alto Ebro
There is a massive nose exploding out of the glass, with cherries, spices, vanilla cream, floral notes, and earth. There is a smooth velvet core, an endless finish, with lots of layers and a meaty quality. Outstanding!
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Antinori
Tignanello is the wine for which Antinori is known above all others. It was developed in the 1970s in an attempt to redeem the abysmal reputation for Chianti at that time. The first Tignanello, the 1971 vintage, was a pure Sangiovese.
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Price: £195.00
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A bottle of 1971 Chateau Beychevelle and a bottle of Montepulciano Fattoria Poggio alla Sala (Save over £30)
A bottle of 1971 Chateau Beychevelle Bordeaux and a bottle of Montepuciano Fattoria Poggio alla Sala a beautiful silk lined wooden gift box with tasting notes and a personal message A wonderful 40th Birthday/Anniversary gift. Includes double gift box and free delivery. Type your message into the comments box at the checkout.
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Price: £139.95
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St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification (Special Offer Was £129 now £89)
*** 88 Points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews:
"This is a workmanlike Montrose with a deep garnet core. The nose is sous-bois, leather and decayed autumn leaves, rather enervated by time. However, the palate is appealing with a core of red-berry fruit that is uncommon on wines of this vintage. It is a little diffuse but there is very fine structure and has retained Montrose’s typically robust structure and backbone. Rather austere towards the finish that has softened to the extent that it reminded me of a mature Saint Emilion. Tasted April 2011." Neil Martin, Wine Journal
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Price: £89.00
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Castello di Neive - Riserva Santo Stefano
Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's northwestern region Piedmont. Of ancient origin, this red used to have Moscatello and Passeretta grapes added to it, to lend a sweetish character to the wine and a touch of effervescence. Historically it was described as ‘Nebbiolo di Barbaresco’.
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Price: £99.95
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