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Nebbiolo, 1966
Bersano - Half Bottle of 50cl
This 1966 Nebbiolo from Bersano shows the refined elegance and complexity that comes with more than half a century of ageing. The bouquet features aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, tar, leather, tobacco, and subtle hints of cedar, truffle, and forest floor. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened yet structured tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, earthy herbs, and a gentle savoury minerality. The finish is long, harmonious, and contemplative, reflecting the wine’s mature Nebbiolo character.
Serving Suggestions
Stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pedra Rubia, 1966
Mario Mereu
This 1966 Pedra Rubia from Mario Mereu is a rare and mature Sardinian wine, showing the nuanced complexity of over five decades of ageing. The bouquet reveals aromas of dried red cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and hints of forest floor, balsamic, and gentle spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, earthy herbs, and a subtle savoury undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and contemplative, reflecting the elegance of a wine aged over fifty years.
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Stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pedra Rubia, 1966
Mario Mereu
Red cherry red with ruby highlights. Fine and intense nose, with floral and fruity scents. The flavour is dry, fine and fruity with high acidity and a slight almond aftertaste.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Raboso, 1966
Tenuta S. Anna
Raboso is a red wine grape grown primarily in Eastern part of Veneto. It is often called Raboso Piave, from the name of the river where it has found a eletive zone of production. It produces deep-colored wine, with notably high levels of tannin no high alcohol content but above all it always gives very high acid contents. The name, raboxo in the native Venetian language, means angry, because angry is the sensation in the mouth when this wine is drunk young. Raboso was in the past the most cultivated grape varieties in Eastern of Veneto, it was the perfect wine for the Venetian navigators aroud the world, indeed they called it vin de viajo wine of travel, because it was the most resistant to aging and transport. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Raboso, 1966
Ponte di Pieve
Raboso is a red wine grape grown primarily in Eastern part of Veneto. It is often called Raboso Piave, from the name of the river where it has found a eletive zone of production. It produces deep-colored wine, with notably high levels of tannin no high alcohol content but above all it always gives very high acid contents. The name, raboxo in the native Venetian language, means angry, because angry is the sensation in the mouth when this wine is drunk young. Raboso was in the past the most cultivated grape varieties in Eastern of Veneto, it was the perfect wine for the Venetian navigators aroud the world, indeed they called it vin de viajo wine of travel, because it was the most resistant to aging and transport. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Rioja, 1966
Federico Paternina Reserva Especial
The 1966 Federico Paternina Reserva Especial is a magnificent example of mature Rioja from one of Spain’s most historic and respected bodegas. Founded in 1896 in Haro, at the heart of Rioja Alta, Paternina built its reputation on crafting long-lived wines that embody the classic Rioja style—Tempranillo-led blends aged extensively in American oak before release. The 1966 vintage is considered one of the great years of the 20th century in Rioja, producing wines with the depth, balance, and structure to age gracefully for decades, as this Reserva Especial so clearly demonstrates.
In the glass, the wine displays a pale brick-red hue with orange-brown highlights, a hallmark of mature Tempranillo. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rosso, 1966
Torre Alemanna, Riforma Fondiaria
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rosso Montero, 1966
Alfonso del Sordo
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Spanna, 1966
Castello di Lozzolo - Berteletti - Riserva
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Valpolicella, 1966
Negrar
The Valpolicella zone is bordered to the west by the Bardolino DOC, located along the banks of Lake Garda, which produces similar wines to basic Valpolicella using many of the same grapes. The historical "heart" of Valpolicella winemaking is in the Monti Lessini hills located northwest of the town of Verona. In 1968, the boundaries of the region were extended far eastward towards the DOC production zone of Soave and south to the plains of the northern bank of the Po river and its tributary the Adige.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Vecchio Maniero, 1966
Marchesi di Barolo
This wine from the good 1966 vintage is made with the long lived Nebbiolo grape. this is a black-skinned red wine grape variety most famous for creating the 'tar and roses' scent of Barolo wines from Piedmont, north-western Italy. The grape's very name is evocative of its home among the misty foothills of the western Alps; the nebbia (Italian for 'fog') after which it is named frequently arrives on early October mornings, when the Nebbiolo harvest is in full swing.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
Mid Shoulder level - slightly bin soiled label
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
Mid Shoulder level - Excellent label
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £510.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1964
Bolla - Cantina del Nonno
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1964
Santa Sofia, Sartori
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £239.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1964
Bersano - RARE BIG BOTTLE of 3,78 Liters
Special Offer | Was £399 | Now £325
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Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1964
Bersano - RARE BIG BOTTLE of 3.78 Liters
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £499.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barolo, 1964
Bersano - Conti della Cremosina - BIG RARE BOTTLE of 3,78L
The 1964 vintage is considered one of the great vintages for Barolo, renowned for its quality and aging potential. Bersano is a well-regarded winery in the Piedmont region, with a history of producing high-quality Barolo wines. Barolo, made from the Nebbiolo grape, is known for its deep complexity, high tannins, and robust acidity. These characteristics make Barolo one of the most age-worthy wines in the world.
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1964
Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva Speciale
Opened, decanted and 5-6 hours before dinner. Garnet colour and quite clear. The wine evolved over time to ripe cherry marinated in alcohol, and some spices, like pepper and clove . Structure was still alive with bright acidity. Still enjoyable and a tribute to this vintage's endurance. We had a good time, for sure.
This wine comes from the Marenca and Rivette estate, besides Margheria, and now for the last 40+ years in the hand of a famous winery producing there extremely premium wines. This explains the longevity, so there is an extra point for age-worthiness of this 60 year old beauty. CellarTracker Review February 2023. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Barolo, 1964
Cantine Prandi - LAST LIBRARY STOCK
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Calon Segur, 1964
3ème Cru Classé Saint Estèphe
The 1964 Calon Segur has a mature mahogany hue with tawny rim, the nose is fully mature with aromas of Chinese 5-spice, molasses, mint and cedar, lacking the clarity of a great ’61. The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine, sturdy tannins, still earthy but dominated by decayed, mushroom fruit and sous-bois on the finish. Still utterly enjoyable, but beginning to show its age. Drink now.
Château Calon-Ségur, located in the esteemed Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its exceptional wines and storied heritage. With roots dating back to the 12th century, this illustrious property has been meticulously maintained, blending tradition with modern innovation. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Giscours, 1964
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1964 Château Giscours hails from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, a region renowned for producing elegant and complex wines. As a Third Growth estate classified in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Giscours has a storied history of crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Margaux.
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The 1964 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by favorable conditions, particularly benefiting the Right Bank regions. However, in the Left Bank, where Margaux is situated, the vintage was more variable. Some wines from this year have aged gracefully, while others may have declined over time. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Musar, 1964
Bekaar Valley, Lebanon, Gaston Hochar
Excellent Provenance from the Avery Family Cellars
A rare bottle of 1964 Chateau Musar. From an extraordinary vintage year, this remarkable wine is still going as strong as ever. As deep, rich and concentrated today as it was in its youth and still showing tantalising ripeness. Scarlet in colour with terracotta tones at the rim, it has a complex nose of cigar box spice, warm leather, baked fruits, ripe morello cherries and blackcurrants. Medium to full-bodied, really silky with a great mouth feel, lively and really rich on the palate, extremely drinkable with sweet, ripe tannins. The palate has intense flavours of dark chocolate, red cherries, olives, figs, and velvet smooth tannins on the very long finish, lingering sweet red fruits and spices in the aftertaste. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Talbot, 1964
St Julien, 4me Cru Classe
From the good 1964 wine vintage, the Chateau Talbot has a good level.
Reviews.
Colour was good, nose and palate were as expected, but still fresh enough. Cellar Tracker.com
Château Talbot, situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional red wines. With origins tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 107 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefiting from gravelly and sandy soils, Château Talbot crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Saint-Julien terroir. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Corbieres, 1964
Paul Herpe - RARE IMPERIAL BOTTLE of 6 Liters
Corbières is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and it is this region's largest AOC, responsible for 46 per cent of the region's AOC wine production in 2005. Red wine dominates the production in Corbières with almost 95 per cent, with 3.5 per cent rosé wine and 2 per cent white wine making up the balance. Carignan is the most common grape variety. The AOC was created in 1985, covers 13,500 hectares (33,000 acres) of vineyards and produces an average of 554,000 hectoliters of wine per year, corresponding to 74 million bottles.
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Price: £499.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Freisa, 1964
Arturo Bersano - Riserva
Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Gattinara, 1964
Ercole Borgo
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1964
L. Bertolo
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 14 in Stock
Gattinara, 1964
Umberto Fiore - Riserva
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Gattinara, 1964
Luigi Caldi
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries, rose petals and smooth tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Ghemme, 1964
Umberto Fiore
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Ghemme, 1964
F.B. Acqui
The Ghemme is produced in the hilly area of the municipalities of Ghemme and Romagnano Sesia, in the province of Novara. The vineyards are situated on a series of hills of alluvial origin moraine that extends from the mouth of the Valsesia Novara plain. These findings formed by deposits carried downstream from the glacier of Mount Rosa.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 15 in Stock
Ghemme, 1964
Bianchi Giuseppe - Riserva
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Ghemme, 1964
Tenuta San Vi della Gran Terra
Clearance Offer | Was £149 | Now £79
The Ghemme is produced in the hilly area of the municipalities of Ghemme and Romagnano Sesia, in the province of Novara. The vineyards are situated on a series of hills of alluvial origin moraine that extends from the mouth of the Valsesia Novara plain. These findings formed by deposits carried downstream from the glacier of Mount Rosa.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Ghemme, 1964
G. Troglia
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Ghemme, 1964
Agostino Brugo
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Inferno, 1964
Enologica Valtelinese
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Marzemino, 1964
L. Baldo Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £59
Marzemino is a red Italian wine grape that is primarily grown around Isera, south of Trentino. The wine is most noted for its mention in the opera Don Giovanni of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ("Versa il vino! Eccellente Marzemino!"). The vine ripens late and is susceptible to many grape diseases including oidium. Wine produced from the grape has a characteristic dark tint and light plummy taste. Ampelographers have long theorized that the grape originated in northern Italy. Recent DNA profiling conducted at the research facility in San Michele all'Adige revealed Marzemino to have a parent-offspring …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Morgon, 1964
Chateau de Bellevue - RARE BIG BOTTLE of 5 Liters
Ruby red, intense colour, rich and persistent to the nose, a play of small wild berries and lightly spiced. Full and robust, also to the palate, and deep and velvety in the mouth.
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Price: £499.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1964
Bersano - Riserva
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sizzano, 1964
Bianchi Giuseppe - Riseva
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sizzano, 1964
Francesco Fontana
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Sizzano, 1964
Conti Ermano Maggiora
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
Santachiara - Mario Antoniolo
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
Barra Guido - Riserva
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
Giuseppe Barni - Riserva
Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £49
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
G. Troglia
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
Agostino Brugo
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
La Gattinarese - Armando Sodano
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
Castello di Lozzolo
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Spanna, 1964
Delmastro Mussa
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Tegolato, 1964
Antico Castello Poppiano - Riserva
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Teroldego, 1964
F.lli Dorigati
Clearance Offer | Was £119 | Now £52
Teroldego is a red Italian grape variety grown primarily in the northeastern region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy. The wine Teroldego Rotaliano, which is made with this grape in Trentino, has had DOC status since 18 February 1971. It is planted on about 400 hectares and is cultivated by over 300 producers.
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Price: £52.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1963
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1963
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru classe
(Upper shoulder - tear on label)
MAGNUM Bottle Format
The 1963 Latour has a garnet colour with some browning at the edges, a medium- to full-bodied feel, plenty of black currant fruit, and some light, soft tannins still present. Head and shoulders above the other first-growths, this wine has the classic Latour bouquet of walnuts, black currants, mineral scents, and cedar wood.
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Price: £1,450.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1962
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Barolo, 1962
Pio Cesare
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Barolo, 1962
Pio Cesare
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Barolo, 1962
Terre del Barolo - Riserva
Barolo lies just south-west of Alba in Italy's north-western Piedmont region. It is considered one of the finest and longest-lived wines, often referred to as 'the king of wines and the wine of kings'. Wine production is strictly limited to the vineyards located on steep hills around the towns of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba, Despite the different characteristics of these wines due to the varied terroir, they do display similar traits. These include a garnet color, powerful structure, firm tannins and high levels of acidity and alcohol, with the capacity to age for many years. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1962
Brolio - Ricasoli
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chianti, 1962
Fattoria di Montagliari
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1962
Villa di Capezzana - Riserva
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1962
Villa Antinori
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1962
Villa Antinori
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Clastidio, 1962
Angelo Ballabio
Born at the start of the century, in 1905, it is one of the most long-established Italian wineries and one of the oldest in the Oltrepò Pavese. To speak of its founder, Angelo Ballabio, today, is to remember a rare man, loved and known as the “local authority” when it came to wine: a kind, simple man of exceptional knowledge thanks to an entire life spent making the best possible wine. He was not one to buy a single bunch of grapes or a single litre of wine. This is testified by the numerous national and international awards received by the Company since long-ago 1911. It is our intention to produce wines that express and exalt the natural distinctiveness of our vineyards. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Fara, 1962
Luigi Caldi
The wines "Fara" shall be obtained within the company, from grapes coming from vines in the following proportions indicated below: Nebbiolo (Span) 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination from 30% to 50%. They can also contribute to such production the red grapes, non-aromatic, from the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont Region to the maximum extent of 10%.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nobile di Montepulciano, 1962
Cantina Soc. di Montepulciano
Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Salice, 1962
Leone de Castris - Riserva
Salice Salentino is a DOC of the Puglia wine region in south-eastern Italy. Its original incarnation exclusively covered red wines, but the rules were modified first in 1990 and then again in 2010, and now permit white and rose wines too. The catchment area for the wines centers on the small town of Salice on the Salento peninsula, and spreads out to the north and west.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Aglianico del Vulture, 1961
Riforma Fondiaria - Riserva
Aglianico del Vulture 1961 Riforma Fondiaria Riserva
Vintage & Background
1961 is considered a classic year in Italian wine history, particularly for Nebbiolo and similarly age-worthy grapes. Here, the Aglianico grape—the noble red of Southern Italy—is showing what decades in bottle can do when it comes from volcanic soil on the slopes of Monte Vulture. The “Riserva” designation and “Riforma Fondiaria” name suggest extra care, selection, and ageing; this is a wine made to be savoured with patience.
Appearance & Nose
Given its age, you can expect the wine to show a deep garnet centre, but with rim tones tending more toward tawny, russet, or mahogany. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1961
Bertani
1961 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella
Vintage & Background
1961 is a well-celebrated Amarone vintage, and Bertani is one of the producers traditionally known for elevating the style with elegance, structure, and ageability. Amarone’s winemaking method, with partially dried grapes (appassimento), gives concentration of flavour, high alcohol, and the potential to age into something complex and beguiling.
Appearance & Nose
In the glass this Amarone shows a deep, strong ruby red colour, though now it may have begun to edge slightly toward garnet or brick around the rim with age. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1961
Giovanni Pippione
1961 Giovanni Pippione Barolo
Vintage & Background
1961 is regarded as one of the landmark vintages of Barolo. Nebbiolo grapes that year benefitted from favourable conditions which allowed full ripeness while retaining good acidity. Giovanni Pippione, though less famous than some other Barolo houses, produced wines in this vintage that show strong ageing potential and a flavour profile true to Barolo tradition.
Appearance & Nose
Well-stored bottles display a colour that has softened from youthful crimson to garnet, often with tawny or brick hues on the rim. The nose yields heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry and strawberry. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1961
Enrico Serafino Riserva
1961 Enrico Serafino Barolo Riserva
Vintage & Background
The 1961 vintage in Piedmont is well-regarded among Barolo lovers. Warm sun, good ripeness, and favourable autumn weather gave many of the wines from that year excellent ageing potential. Enrico Serafino, a traditional producer in Barolo, has used Nebbiolo in its Riserva to show off the best characteristics of the grape in a vintage that has developed well over time.
Appearance & Nose
In mature form, this wine often displays a tawny garnet colour at the edges, with a still-deep ruby centre (depending on how well it’s been stored). …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Carema, 1961
Troglia
Carema is a red winemaking zone and boasts the king of Italian red grapes, Nebbiolo, as its leading varietal. The wine must comprise 85% of this variety, the remainder made up of a maximum 15% of authorized Piedmont red grapes. Ageing requirements are 36 months, of which 24 must be in wood, while the riserva must spend an extra six months in oak. Carema is a small mountainous area neighboring the Aosta Valley in the far northern corner of Piedmont, in north-western Italy. This unique viticultural landscape is situated in the province of Turin and was awarded its DOC classification in 1967. Similar to the steep, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Canon, 1961
St Emilion
Upper Shoulder
One of the greatest vintages of the post-war period. This exceptional vintage has the peculiarity of producing a tiny crop of exceptional quality. Indeed, after spring frosts which cut the burden of the grapes by half, grapes of a perfect maturity and exceptional concentration are harvested in a hot and sunny climate.
Clean, brilliant deep ruby-brick with orange rim. Initial nose showed pleasant, complex cedar, plum, violets and leather, with addition of slight cigar box. palate concurrently shows more plummy fruit. The wine is full-bodied, with ample supple tannins and an extremely long finish. …
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Price: £650.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Canon, 1961
St Emilion
Top Shoulder
One of the greatest vintages of the post-war period. This exceptional vintage has the peculiarity of producing a tiny crop of exceptional quality. Indeed, after spring frosts which cut the burden of the grapes by half, grapes of a perfect maturity and exceptional concentration are harvested in a hot and sunny climate.
Clean, brilliant deep ruby-brick with orange rim. Initial nose showed pleasant, complex cedar, plum, violets and leather, with addition of slight cigar box. palate concurrently shows more plummy fruit. The wine is full-bodied, with ample supple tannins and an extremely long finish. …
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Price: £750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Canon, 1961
St Emilion
High Shoulder
One of the greatest vintages of the post-war period. This exceptional vintage has the peculiarity of producing a tiny crop of exceptional quality. Indeed, after spring frosts which cut the burden of the grapes by half, grapes of a perfect maturity and exceptional concentration are harvested in a hot and sunny climate.
Clean, brilliant deep ruby-brick with orange rim. Initial nose showed pleasant, complex cedar, plum, violets and leather, with addition of slight cigar box. palate concurrently shows more plummy fruit. The wine is full-bodied, with ample supple tannins and an extremely long finish. …
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Price: £500.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Gazin, 1961
Pomerol
93 Points - Robert Parker
Upper Shoulder
The 1961 Chateau Gazin is an outstanding classic 'left bank Pomerol' from a legendary vintage. Cellar tracker revies give this 93 points. Nose: Classic Pomerol expressions of plum, damson, black cherry, leather, wood smoke, sweet berries and clay. A very engaging nose. Palate: Surprising vigor in the Black Plum, raspberry, ponzu and tobacco on the palate. Great density that has elements of mocha, toffee and spice in the plum fruit. Finish: Good length.
Château Gazin is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back several centuries, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £449.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1961
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
High Shoulder | Label damaged and bin soiled
** 92 Points Wine Journal ***
Little sign of ageing. A fresh peppermint nose with black tea. Fully mature on the palate with supreme balance. A sublime wine.
Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as one of the most illustrious wine estates globally, revered for its storied history and exceptional red wines. With a lineage tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 112 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefitting from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, Château Lafite Rothschild crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Pauillac terroir. …
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Price: £1,795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1961
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe Half Bottle **100 Points Robert Parker**
The 1961 Latour is a wine legend!
Michael Broadbent rated it as one of his rare six-star wines, Robert Parker has consistently given it 100 points. This is a rare half bottle in good condition with a great level.
The 1961 crop was a small one, frost in May having wiped out most of the Merlot. The Latour team took pride in having picked – unlike some other properties – before excessive ripeness set in, allowing a perfectly balanced and appetising wine to be produced. The disastrous conditions in May meant that the crop was very small, and from the outset the château reported that the wines were dark, rich, ripe and incredibly concentrated but perfectly balanced. …
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Price: £1,895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Leoville Barton, 1961
St Julien 2eme Cru Classe
Robert Parker Writes
Tastings in the late eighties and nineties revealed a terrific, fully mature wine, splendidly perfumed with cedar, herbs, and sweet black fruits, rich, full-bodied, and long. Based on the best bottles, this wine is fully mature, but is capable of lasting for another decade. Anticipated maturity: now-2000. Last tasted 9/97.
Château Léoville Barton is a renowned wine estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a storied history tracing back to the 18th century, the estate has earned widespread acclaim for its exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 50 hectares, …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1961
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Mid to upper shoulder level
ROBERT PARKER: 95
Still a spectacular wine, the 1961 defies mortality. It has been at its peak for nearly 15 years, yet it shows no signs of losing its fruit and drying out. The color is a dark garnet with orange/amber at the edge. The profound bouquet has the magnetic allure that leaves great Bordeaux unmatched for complexity. Sweet notes of dried fruits, herbs, tobacco, smoke, and roasted meats are followed by an opulently-textured, thick, nearly viscous wine with high glycerin, ripe, jammy fruit, and an intoxicating combination of glycerin, extract, and suppleness. The wine holds in the glass without cracking up, and has a good 40-45 second finish. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1961
St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification **** 94 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate (NM) **** Bin soiled Labels
Château Montrose is located in the east of St Estèphe (the northern most of the great Médoc communes), just north of the hamlet of Marbuzet, on a gravel knoll only 800 metres from the Gironde estuary. As far as the great wines of Bordeaux go Château Montrose is somewhat of a youngster having been founded in 1815. However this beautiful vineyard has produced one of Bordeaux's most consistent and respected wines for over 150 years. It is considered to be one of the top St Estèphe's and is known as the “Latour of St Estèphe”.
About Chateau Montrose Château Montrose, an illustrious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its exceptional wines and storied history. …
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Price: £645.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Chianti, 1961
Frescobaldi - Nipozzano
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dolcetto, 1961
Giordano
1961 Giordano Dolcetto
Vintage & Background
1961 was an outstanding year in Piedmont, best remembered for Barolo and Barbaresco, but Dolcetto also benefitted from favourable conditions. Normally Dolcetto is produced for earlier drinking, prized for its bright fruit and accessibility. A bottle that has survived since 1961, however, represents more of a historical curiosity than a wine of freshness, offering instead a glimpse into how this grape evolves over extreme ageing.
Appearance & Nose
After more than six decades, the colour is likely pale garnet to tawny with amber hues at the rim. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1961
Luigi Nervi - Riserva Speciale
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Gattinara, 1961
Luigi Nervi
Vintage & Background
1961 is remembered as one of the greatest Piedmont vintages of the 20th century. While Barolo and Barbaresco gained most of the fame, Gattinara—crafted from Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna)—also produced exceptional wines with structure and longevity. Luigi Nervi, the oldest continuously operating winery in Gattinara, has long been regarded as a benchmark producer, making wines that combine firm mountain structure with elegance and aromatic complexity.
Appearance & Nose
After more than sixty years, the wine shows a garnet core shading to tawny and amber at the rim. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1961
Vino Pazzo - Ce.Di.Vi
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Pertinace Antico, 1961
F.lli Minuto
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Sichel & Fils Frères, 1961
Vosne-Romanée "Les Malconsorts"
The 1961 Vosne-Romanée "Les Malconsorts" by Sichel & Fils Frères is a fine and rare Premier Cru Burgundy wine from the esteemed Les Malconsorts vineyard in the Vosne-Romanée appellation. This vineyard is renowned for producing Pinot Noir wines of exceptional depth and complexity.
Given the wine's age, availability is extremely limited.
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1961
Zaccone - Flli Bastone
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1961
F.lli Berteletti - Riserva
Christmas Special Offer | Was £139 | Now £80
A Classic Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte
The 1961 Spanna Riserva F.lli Berteletti offers a remarkable glimpse into the historic winemaking traditions of northern Piedmont. “Spanna” is the local name for Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte, where the grape produces elegant, age-worthy wines with a distinctively refined character. F.lli Berteletti, known for their traditional methods, crafted wines that emphasized purity, balance, and the expression of terroir — all hallmarks of classic Alto Piemonte.
A Legendary Vintage
The 1961 vintage is widely celebrated as one of the greatest of the 20th century in Piedmont. …
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Price: £80.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1960
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
A top class wine for the vintage. It is medium ruby with some amber/orange colour at the edges, possessing a light-intensity, fragrant bouquet suggestive of berry fruit and oak. On the palate, the flavours reveal fruit and concentration - very pleasant drinking from a wine of such age.
About Chateau Haut Brion La Mission Haut-Brion, situated adjacent to its illustrious sibling Château Haut-Brion in the revered Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and rich heritage. Dating back centuries, this historic property has been synonymous with Bordeaux winemaking excellence. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1960
Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Upper Shoulder level
The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.
If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1960
Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Top Shoulder Level
The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.
If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Cantine Antonio Ferrari, 1959
Antonio Ferrari *** 97 Points *** Wine Advocate
*** 97 Points *** Wine Advocate
This 1959 Wine from Solaria Jonica wine is an outstanding vintage wine and absolute "must have" for anyone celebrating a special Birthday or anniversary from this year. It is highly recommended by our wine buyer and many leading wine critics.
Review
"No, the vintage date of this wine is not an error. Just released, it is a selection of old-vine Primitivo grown south of Taranto and only now hitting the market. No one seems to know whether the fermentation was stopped by fortifying the wine or if it just stopped on its own as a result of the superlative richness of the must, but the fact remains that, with close to 14% of alcohol, it is as sweet as a great Recioto, a wine which it greatly resembles. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Batailley, 1959
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
Château Batailley, a distinguished fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a rich history of producing elegant and age-worthy wines. The 1959 vintage, in particular, is renowned for its exceptional quality, often regarded as one of the standout years in Bordeaux's winemaking history.
A well-preserved bottle of 1959 Château Batailley offers a unique tasting experience, reflecting the wine's remarkable ability to evolve over decades. Upon opening, the wine may initially present a subtle, tinny note and seem somewhat thin. However, with patience and proper aeration over a couple of hours, it can develop considerable flavour and depth, revealing complex layers that are hard to describe but deeply rewarding. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Calon Segur, 1959
Saint-Estephe
The 1959 Château Calon-Ségur is a remarkable wine from one of the most historic estates in the Bordeaux region celebrated for producing structured, elegant, and age-worthy wines. The 1959 vintage is widely recognised as one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century in Bordeaux, and wines from this year have become highly collectible.
Tasting notes:
Likely showing a deep amber core with a fading garnet rim, indicative of its maturity. Complex bouquet of dried fruits (figs, prunes), tobacco, cedar, leather, forest floor, truffles, and subtle spice. Silky and evolved on the palate, with softened tannins and layers of flavours, including dried red and black fruits, earthy undertones, and hints of licorice and herbs. …
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Price: £439.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Cos d'Estournel, 1959
St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification
very top shoulder | Good label
Dark cherry berry scents with herbal elements, quite rich and impressive aromatically. Dark dried fruit elements and bold black mineral extract, chewy and just a bit lean with wonderful deep spice.
Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. Covering approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir of gravel and clay soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £655.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, 1959
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification J. Calvet & Cie Negotiants, bottled by David Sandeman & Son Ltd
It still possesses an opaque dark garnet colour, followed by a moderately intense nose of road tar, herbs, cedar, truffles, and black fruit that is somewhat dominated by the more earthy/animal side. Full-bodied, coarse and rustic, revealing exciting levels of extract.
Château Haut-Bages Libéral
A distinguished wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a heritage that stretches back centuries, the estate has earned acclaim for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 30 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, well-suited for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £350.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal, 1959
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification J. Calvet & Cie Negotiants, bottled by David Sandeman & Son Ltd
It still possesses an opaque dark garnet colour, followed by a moderately intense nose of road tar, herbs, cedar, truffles, and black fruit that is somewhat dominated by the more earthy/animal side. Full-bodied, coarse and rustic, revealing exciting levels of extract.
Château Haut-Bages Libéral
A distinguished wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a heritage that stretches back centuries, the estate has earned acclaim for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 30 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, well-suited for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Rauzan Gassies, 1959
Margaux- Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth)
Mature Margaux from the legendary 1959 vintage, this Château Rauzan-Gassies offers a rare glimpse into the elegance and finesse of mid-century Bordeaux.
Over six decades of ageing have transformed it into a wine of remarkable complexity, with delicate aromas of cedar, dried cherry, tobacco, and forest floor.
Silky tannins and refined structure carry through to a graceful, lingering finish, showcasing the classic Margaux balance of power and poise. A bottle for collectors and connoisseurs, enjoy a piece of Bordeaux history.
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Price: £150.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Fracia, 1959
Nino Negri
This wine is made predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes (used in the more famous Barolo wines). The wines are characterised by having cheery ad tea notes with forest floor notes. These wines are best consumed alongside game or red meat dishes.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1959
Amedeo Turba - Riserva
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Lagrein, 1959
F.lli Dorigati fu Pio
Special Offer | Was £129 | Now £89 Offer Ends 30th November
A Historic Alpine Red from Trentino
The 1959 Lagrein F.lli Dorigati fu Pio offers an exceptionally rare glimpse into the history of one of northern Italy’s most characterful native grapes. Lagrein, grown primarily in Trentino-Alto Adige, is known for its deep color, firm structure, and rustic charm. F.lli Dorigati, a historic family estate, has long been associated with producing traditional, cellar-worthy reds that capture the spirit of the region’s alpine terroir.
A Remarkable Vintage
The 1959 vintage in northern Italy is considered outstanding, characterized by warm, stable weather and excellent ripening conditions. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Louis Latour, 1959
Corton Grancey
The 1959 Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey is a fine red Burgundy from the renowned Maison Louis Latour. Crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, this wine originates from the esteemed Corton vineyards in the Côte de Beaune region.
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Salento, 1959
Rosso, Ruffino, Puglia
Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1958
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1958
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 1958
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1958
Giovanni Pippione
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £209.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Palmer, 1958
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
Château Palmer 1958
Vintage & Background
The 1958 vintage in the Médoc wasn’t uniformly brilliant, but Palmer has long been one of the châteaux that manages to shine even in more difficult years. Its site in Margaux, with deep gravel soils and a generous proportion of Merlot, often gives its older bottles a elegance, suppleness, and aromatic charm.
Appearance & Nose
In its 60-plus years, Palmer 1958 tends to show a quite mature tint—often a soft garnet centre with amber or tawny rim hues. On the nose you’ll find tertiary aromas such as leather, moss, and forest floor or compost, along with softer dried fruit character. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Fara, 1958
Dessilani
Fara is a small, historic DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) red wine appellation in northern Italy’s Piedmont region. It’s one of the lesser-known Nebbiolo-based wines from the area and is produced exclusively in and around the villages of Fara Novarese and Briona, in the Novara hills of northern Piedmont.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Mombrione, 1958
Covazzano
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Salento, 1958
Bianco, Ruffino, Puglia
Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Spanna, 1958
F.lli Berteletti
Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £219.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1957
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux Mid Shoulder Level
Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.
Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1957
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe Very Top Shoulder Part of label missing but vintage legible
Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.
Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £385.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1957
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.
Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1956
Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru classe
Slightly bin soiled label / High Shoulder
The 1956 Château Mouton Rothschild is more of a collector's item due to its rarity and age rather than its inherent quality as a wine. It represents a piece of Bordeaux history, particularly because of the challenges of the vintage. While it may not offer the power and complexity of better Mouton Rothschild vintages, it can still provide an intriguing glimpse into the past of one of the world's most famous wine estates.
The 1956 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging due to a severe frost that devastated many vineyards in the region. This frost significantly reduced yields, particularly affecting some of the vines at Mouton Rothschild. …
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Price: £2,200.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cantine Antonio Ferrari, 1954
Il Barone 54 - Solaria nr 5 ***
"Antonio Ferrari was convinced that the Apulian vines, in particular the Primitivo, needed very long refinement to develop unique and unattainable notes and nuances. This certainty of his, stubbornly defended against everything and everyone, allows us today to savor wines from ancient and excellent vintages, witnesses of pre-modern viticulture."
"Dense creamy, balanced sweet, vital despite its age. Il Barone 54 – Bitter cocoa, coffee, liquorice, less heroic than the other company wines but still surprising."
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1954
Borgo Cav. Ercole
Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1953
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (low shoulder, label bin soiled) Vintage just legible
Excluded from our guarantee
The 1953 Château Latour is a rare and distinguished example from one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, hailing from a vintage widely regarded as one of the finest of the 20th century. Situated in the heart of Pauillac, Château Latour is renowned for producing wines of immense power, longevity, and aristocratic elegance. Now over 70 years old, this bottle represents not only a remarkable drinking experience for those who appreciate the beauty of mature Bordeaux, but also a valuable piece of vinous history.
In the glass, it would be expected to show a deep garnet core fading to a brick-orange rim, reflecting its graceful ageing. …
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Price: £599.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 1952
Grand Vin de Leoville, Saint-Julien
ID from cork
Château Léoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Médoc. It is the largest of the 3 Léoville properties and now without doubt the leading estate in St-Julien.
This bottle is believed to be from the 1952 vintage.
Château Léoville Las Cases, situated in the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as a beacon of excellence and tradition in the world of fine wine. With a history dating back to the 17th century, this iconic estate has consistently produced wines of extraordinary quality and distinction. Nestled on gravelly soils along the Gironde River, …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Salento, 1951
Bianco, Ruffino, Puglia
Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Gilette, 1950
Creme de Tete, Sauternes
The 1950 Chateau Gilette is a beautiful Sauternes dessert wine still has a wonderful golden colour. It tastes young and vibrant, with good acidity and finish.
Château Gilette is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation within the Bordeaux region of France. It is renowned for producing sweet white wines, particularly Sauternes, which are made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. Noble rot, or botrytis cinerea, is a beneficial fungus that concentrates the sugars and flavors in the grapes, resulting in luscious and complex sweet wines. …
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1949
Pessac-Leognan First Growth Classification
Level low shoulder - good but bin soiled label
Excluded from our guarantee
Château Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves.
Approximately 2,000 years ago, the virtues of these tiny quartz pebbles known as “gravels” were discovered. The earliest written mention of a wine that was specifically identified as being produced from these soils can be traced back to 1521.
When he purchased Château Haut-Brion in 1935, Clarence Dillon restored it to its former glory and to the elite circle of the most legendary wines in the world. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1947
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £319.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Chateau Palmer, 1947
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
95 Points cellar tracker review.
" It takes 15-20 minutes to open up this 69-year old beauty. Opulent and warm nose with light flower and prefume. The palate rested with clean and clear cherry, mints and sweet. Medium finishing given the age. It showed its best around 55-75 minutes after the bottle opened, and faded quickly after with alcoholic taste." Review on cellar tracker posted 2016.
An icon of the Margaux appellation, immediately recognisable by its midnight blue label and its inimitable velvet taste, Château Palmer has illustrated itself, over the course of its history, by a sound obsession: to carry its wines further on in their expression of the nuances of a great terroir. …
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Price: £949.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1941
Nunzio Capurzo, Veneto
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Mouton d' Armailhac, 1937
Pauillac 5me Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux (Top Shoulder)
Baron Philippe de Rothschild bought this wine in 1933. Neighboring the famous Mouton Rothschild, it belonged since the XVIIth century to the Armailhacq family. Therefore it was called Château Mouton d'Armailhacq. In 1956, it was called Château Mouton Baron Philippe, and then in 1975, Château Mouton Baronne Philippe. Since 1989, the Baronne Philippine de Rothschild has renowned it, according to its origin, Château d'Armailhac.
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Henri de Villamont, 1937
Henri de Villamont "Collection du Docteur Barolet", Burgundy
Chambolle-Musigny is a tiny commune in the Côte de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy. The village produces almost exclusively red wines from Pinot Noir. The classic Chambolle-Musigny wine is powerful, yet refined and perfumed. Along with Vosne-Romanée and Gevrey-Chambertin, the village is considered to produce some of the finest Pinot Noir wines on earth.
The producer known as Henri de Villamont takes its name from the Chevalier, or Lord, of Villamont, a crusader who retired to the village of Savigny, where Villamont's cellars are located. (The cellars were built by Léonce Bocquet, then the owner of Clos de Veugeot, in 1880. …
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Price: £675.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Vouvray, 1937
Vouvray Mark Bredif, Loire
The 1937 Vouvray from Marc Brédif is an extraordinary and historic Loire Valley wine, crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc and now carrying the prestige of nearly nine decades of patient bottle ageing. Marc Brédif is one of the most respected names in Vouvray, renowned for producing wines of remarkable longevity and purity. The 1937 vintage in the Loire is considered one of the great pre-war years, with a perfect balance of ripeness and acidity—qualities that have allowed this wine to age with grace and complexity for generations.
In the glass, it presents a deep amber-gold hue with glints of copper, a visual testament to its great age. …
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Price: £875.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Volnay, 1934
Henri de Villament/Collection du Docteur Barolet, Burgundy
The finest and most elegant red wines of the Côte de Beaune are grown in Volnay, a village which might be twinned with Chambolle-Musigny in the Côte de Nuits, for the high active chalk content in the soil and comparatively low clay content. Whereas in earlier times Volnay was made in a particularly light, early drinking style, these days there are many producers making wines which age extremely well.
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Price: £750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Ludon de Gernan Desbarats, 1928
Bordeaux
Believed to be private stock from Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou.
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Rioja, 1928
El Pingarron - Maristany, Rioja
The 1928 El Pingarrón Reserva by Amadeo Maristany Oliver is a rare and historically significant Spanish wine, notable for its age and the legacy of its producer. Amadeo Maristany Oliver was a respected figure in early 20th-century Spanish winemaking, and this bottling reflects the traditional methods of that era.
Given its age, the wine is considered a collector's item, and its condition can vary significantly depending on storage history. Potential buyers should be aware that older wines may exhibit signs of aging, and consumption is generally not recommended without proper assessment.
The label and packaging of the 1928 El Pingarrón Reserva are characteristic of the period, often featuring ornate designs and traditional fonts. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1923
Pauillac Grand Cru Classe very high shoulder, Bordeaux
The Chateau Lafite from the good 1923
vintage, has delicacy, charm, subtlety, length and perfect weight.
Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as one of the most illustrious wine estates globally, revered for its storied history and exceptional red wines. With a lineage tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 112 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefitting from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, Château Lafite Rothschild crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Pauillac terroir. …
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Price: £2,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1914
Pauillac Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
Mid-Upper Shoulder
The Chateau Lafite from the good 1914 a collectors item.
Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as one of the most illustrious wine estates globally, revered for its storied history and exceptional red wines. With a lineage tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 112 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefitting from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, Château Lafite Rothschild crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Pauillac terroir. …
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Price: £1,495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Passito, Very Very Old
del Santo - Pieve di Sinaluga - Fassati
The *Passito del Santo* from Pieve di Sinalunga, crafted by Fassati, is a sublime expression of Tuscany’s centuries-old *Vin Santo* tradition. Made from carefully hand-selected grapes—typically Trebbiano and Malvasia—they are left to dry slowly on mats or hung in airy lofts for several months, concentrating their sugars and intensifying their aromas. Once pressed, the juice is aged patiently in small oak barrels (*caratelli*), developing the wine’s signature amber hue, rich texture, and layered complexity.
In the glass, it glows with a deep golden-amber colour, a visual cue to its opulence and maturity. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Passito, Very Very Old
Moscato Passito d'Asti - Mirafiore
The *Moscato Passito d’Asti* from Mirafiore is a luxurious and concentrated expression of Piedmont’s celebrated Moscato grape, crafted in the *passito* style to capture both the variety’s fragrant charm and the richness that comes from natural drying. Grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and then laid to dry in well-ventilated rooms, concentrating sugars and aromas before gentle pressing and slow fermentation. The result is a golden, nectar-like dessert wine that combines Moscato’s signature floral lift with indulgent sweetness and depth.
In the glass, it shines with a deep golden-yellow hue, hinting at both opulence and freshness. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Passito, Very Very Old
Moscato - Cinzano
The *Moscato Passito* from Cinzano is a beautifully indulgent dessert wine that marries the aromatic elegance of Moscato grapes with the richness of the *passito* method. Harvested at peak ripeness, the grapes are carefully dried to concentrate their sugars and intensify their natural floral and fruity aromas. This traditional process, combined with Cinzano’s long-standing expertise in Italian winemaking, produces a golden, perfumed wine that offers both opulence and finesse.
In the glass, it glows with a deep golden-amber hue, promising luscious sweetness and aromatic depth. The bouquet is enchanting, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Messias
Triunvirato No 7, Vinho Tinto
Douro Red Wine
18.5 points - Revista de Vinhos***
Special Offer | Was £59.95 | Now £39.95 Offer Ends 30th November
Triunvirato is a unique fine wine that is drawn from a blend of the finest wines from Caves Messias three finest vineyards. A special label, typically reserved for exceptional wines that are produced in limited quantities and represent the pinnacle of the winery’s craftsmanship.
Tasting Notes
In the glass this wine is a deep ruby red with hints of garnet, indicating potential for aging. Its nose is complex, with ripe red and black fruits like cherries, blackberries, and plums, along with spices like black pepper and cloves. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a blend of ripe fruits and oak influences. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 27 in Stock
Quinta do Vesuvio, 2022
Pombal do Vesuvio
Red Wine from the Douro Valley
One of the principal components of Pombal do Vesuvio comes from the terraced vineyards that surround the ancient dovecote (‘pombal’ in Portuguese) planted primarily with Touriga Nacional during 2000 in the heart of this legendary Douro property. Touriga Franca from the Vale da Teja and Minas vineyards is the other significant contributor to the Pombal, along with a smaller contribution from the Tinta Amarela from the Quinta Nova vineyard.
TASTING NOTE
Aromas redolent of cassis, liquorice and brambly, blackberry fruit, as well as appealing dark chocolate notes. Vesuvio’s signature thyme fragrance is also present. …
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Price: £21.95
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Cos d'Estournel, 2020
St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification
The 2020 Château Cos d’Estournel is a bold, luxurious, and deeply expressive wine from one of Saint-Estèphe’s most iconic estates. Often referred to as the "Super Second" of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Cos delivered a truly exceptional wine in 2020—a vintage marked by low yields, precision winemaking, and extraordinary concentration. With a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, this wine showcases both the power of the terroir and the finesse of meticulous viticulture.
The nose is intensely aromatic, with layers of blackcurrant, cassis, plum, and crushed violets, interwoven with hints of incense, cedar, licorice, and exotic spice. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Barolo, 2019
Araldica Il Cascinone 'Alasia' Barolo DOCG
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
Araldica's top tier Barolo from selected vineyards. An approachable, richly-flavoured style expertly blended by Lella Burdese.
A fine, expressive style with Barolo's classic combination of mature, lightly floral aromas with richness and structure. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: Out of Stock
Quinta dos Carvalhais, 2019
Touriga Nacional Red Wine, Dao, Portugal ***92 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
Quinta dos Carvalhais Tinto Reserva is deep red in colour, with aromas of black fruit and spices lifted by hints of menthol. It is firm and powerful in the mouth with structured, ripe tannins and good acidity.
This 105-hectare property, situated at an altitude of 465-500 metres above sea level, has 50 hectares under vine. Warm days and cool nights at this altitude slow down the grape ripening process and result in wines with lovely depth yet vibrant fruit and a signature freshness. The vineyards are planted on poor granite soils with a predominance of indigenous Dão varieties including Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Encruzado. …
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Price: £23.50
Stock: Out of Stock
Comboio do Vesuvio, 2018
Red Wine, Douro
There has been a station on the main line Douro railroad at Quinta do Vesúvio since 1887 and the trains that daily call there are very much part of the property’s day to day life. This railway forms part of Vesúvio’s rich heritage and when the Symington family decided to launch this third dry red wine from the legendary estate, it felt only natural to evoke the propitious coexistence between railway and vineyard. The ‘Comboio do Vesúvio’ (Vesúvio Train) is unoaked to underscore the wine’s youthful, fruit forward profile.
This unoaked wine has pure red fruit aromas and floral notes of rock rose and Mediterranean bush vegetation. …
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Price: £18.95
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Caronne St Gemme, 2017
Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux
*** 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***
The 2017 Caronne is a very impressive rustic-style, classic claret. It boasts a moderate, peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate and well-balanced with raspberry notes and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.
C Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, …
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Chateau Marquis D'Alesme-Becker, 2016
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
The 2016 Marquis d'Alsme Becker is pouring deep brick red, the delicate aroma of dark forest fruit tells you that you have a Margaux in your hand. Full bodied, but not heavy, this is a complex blend of grapes and flavours that has nothing going against it. Not as harsh as some Margaux’s are, this wine needs to be savoured in the mouth to explore its full taste.
Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker is a distinguished wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the early 17th century, the estate spans 15 hectares and features a diverse terroir of gravel, clay, and limestone soils. …
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Price: £69.95
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Barolo, 2015
Sobrero, Piedmont
Barolo lies just south-west of Alba in Italy's north-western Piedmont region. It is considered one of the finest and longest-lived wines, often referred to as 'the king of wines and the wine of kings'. Wine production is strictly limited to the vineyards located on steep hills around the towns of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba, Despite the different characteristics of these wines due to the varied terroir, they do display similar traits. These include a garnet color, powerful structure, firm tannins and high levels of acidity and alcohol, with the capacity to age for many years. …
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Price: £49.00
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La Rioja Alta, 2011
La Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva
96 Points James Suckling
The 2011 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 is a distinguished wine from the renowned La Rioja Alta winery, showcasing the classic elegance of traditional Rioja. This vintage is a blend of 89% Tempranillo from vines over 60 years old in Briñas, Rodezno, and Villalba, and 11% Graciano from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. The grapes were meticulously harvested and transported in refrigerated vehicles to preserve their integrity. After fermentation, the wine aged for four years in American oak barrels crafted by the winery's own coopers, with traditional rackings every six months. Bottling took place in February 2020. …
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Price: £89.00
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Chateau Clerc Milon Rothschild, 2010
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
2010 Chateau Clerc Milon scores an impressive 93/100 Points (Robert Parker)
Reviews: One the finest Clerc Milons I have ever tasted, and showing better from bottle than from barrel, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and the rest a tiny bit of Carmenere and Petit Verdot has a complex nose of cedar wood, red and black fruits, white chocolate and creme de cassis. A very powerful wine at 14.5% natural alcohol (quite high for a Medoc), this wine has impressive purity and texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, relatively sweet tannin, but an already endearing complexity, length and richness that are hard to ignore. …
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Price: £119.00
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De Loach, 2010
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
90/100, Wine Review Online
A classically styled Pinot Noir using ancient Burgundian techniques. This superb example of Russian River valley Pinot Noir was created completely by hand in small open-top fermenters using native yeasts. The wine was then aged in fine Burgundian barrels.
Critic tasting note: "De Loach’s 2010 Pinot Noir is noteworthy for its sophistication and food-friendly character. With whiffs of smoke and earthiness in addition to plenty of red fruit, plus sweet, grainy tannins and a satisfyingly long finish, this is a wine that is definitely worth seeking out, especially the price is relatively modest compared to many comparably stylish California Pinot Noirs. …
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Merlot, 2009
Cabernet IGT, Giordano
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £19.00
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Chateau Haut Bailly, 2008
Graves Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
About Château Haut-Bailly Château Haut-Bailly is an esteemed wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 17th century, the estate has earned a reputation for producing exceptional red wines. Spanning approximately 30 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Haut-Bailly's wines are celebrated for their elegance, finesse, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, silky tannins, and a distinct Pessac-Léognan terroir. …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2008
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
Reviews for the 2008 Chateau Lynch-Bages: "A sensational effort for the vintage, this textured, opulent, superb Lynch Bages is already strutting its stuff and should easily last for 20 years. Medium to full-bodied with an opaque dense purple colour, notes of flowers and cassis, a layered texture that builds incrementally in the mouth and tremendous purity and depth, it can be drunk now or cellared for two decades or more. Bravo!" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 2011.
"Juxtaposed against the Pichon-Lalande, the Lynch Bages is far more reticent on the nose with more overt graphite and sous-bois aromas inflecting the fruit. …
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Price: £195.00
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Cote-Rotie, 2008
Chapoutier, Côte Rôtie Les Becasses
The 2008 Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses represents a vintage that is often described as challenging, but capable of producing elegant and nuanced wines when handled with care. M. Chapoutier's commitment to quality ensures that this wine reflects the best of what the vintage had to offer.
Vintage Overview
2008 Rhône Vintage: A cooler and wetter year, particularly during the growing season, which required diligent vineyard management to combat disease and ensure proper ripening. Producers who meticulously managed their vineyards produced wines with finesse, higher acidity, and moderate alcohol levels. …
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Price: £49.95
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Chateau Larcis Ducasse, 2007
St Emilon Grand Cru
The 2007 Château Larcis Ducasse is a wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). Known for producing elegant and terroir-driven wines, Château Larcis Ducasse reflects the limestone and clay soils of its exceptional site. The 2007 vintage, while challenging due to a cooler and wetter growing season, resulted in approachable wines with freshness and charm when made by skilled producers like Larcis Ducasse.
Wine Overview
The 2007 Château Larcis Ducasse is typically a blend of:
Merlot (dominant): Adding richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Cote-Rotie, 2006
Pierre Gaillard, Côte Rôtie
The 2006 Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie is a wine from a producer well-regarded for crafting elegant, terroir-driven expressions of Côte-Rôtie. Pierre Gaillard’s winemaking emphasizes balance, finesse, and the classic complexity of Syrah from this prestigious Northern Rhône appellation.
Vintage Overview
2006 Rhône Vintage: A balanced year with warm weather that allowed for steady ripening. The vintage produced wines that are approachable earlier than more tannic years like 2005, but still possess aging potential. Wines from Côte-Rôtie in 2006 tend to showcase bright aromatics, polished tannins, and a harmonious structure. …
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel, 2005
St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification
The 2005 Château Cos d'Estournel is a powerful and highly acclaimed wine, reflecting the exceptional quality of the 2005 Bordeaux vintage. Known for its opulence and concentration, this Saint-Estèphe gem is often regarded as one of the top wines of its year, showcasing the estate’s signature depth and complexity.
The wine opens with a captivating bouquet of dark blackberries, cassis, and plums, intertwined with notes of spice, licorice, and hints of Asian spices—characteristic of Cos d'Estournel's exotic profile. Smoky, earthy undertones and nuances of cedar and cigar box add layers to the aromatic experience, giving a nod to the wine’s well-integrated oak. …
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Price: £225.00
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Chateau d'Armailhac, 2005
Pauillac, 5th Growth classification, Bordeaux
*** 92 Points- Wine Cellar Insider ***
The 2005 has rich, dark dried fruits and floral hints on the nose. The wine has a delicious palate of surprising depth and intensity. Fresh acidity and excellent concentration of wild berry fruits contributes to the energy of this wine, while the Pauillac earthiness just adds another element to the wine's exuberant character.
Château d'Armailhac located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, boasts a rich history dating back to the 18th century. As part of the prestigious Mouton Rothschild family of wines, the estate spans approximately 70 hectares of vineyards planted with classic Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. …
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Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild, 2005
Pauillac 4th Growth Classification, Bordeaux *** 93 points - Robert Parker ***
Château Duhart-Milon is a neighbouring property of Château Lafite Rothschild and was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite in 1962. Oral tradition presents “Sieur Duhart” as a privateer of Louis XV who settled in Pauillac in his retirement and whose house on the port of Pauillac inspired the label of Duhart-Milon wines. The 1855 classification elevated Château Duhart-Milon to the rank of the only 4th Grand Cru Classé in the commune of Pauillac.
Located in the north of the Pauillac appellation, the vineyard of Château Duhart-Milon is set against an area of over 100 hectares of marshes, meadows, and woods. …
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Price: £129.00
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Chateau Haut Brion, 2005
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
2005 Château Haut-Brion
An Iconic Vintage from a Legendary Estate
Château Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated First Growths, known for producing wines of remarkable grace and longevity. The 2005 vintage is widely considered one of the finest of the modern era, blessed with ideal growing conditions and meticulous winemaking. This vintage captures the essence of Haut-Brion: elegance, depth, and an almost regal sophistication that unfolds with each glass.
Complex Aromas, Profound Layers
The 2005 Haut-Brion offers an extraordinary aromatic profile, opening with blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum layered with graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, and hints of earthy truffle. …
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Price: £795.00
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Chateau Haut Marbuzet, 2005
St Estephe Cru Bourgeois
The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 is a standout vintage from this renowned Saint-Estèphe estate, located in the Bordeaux region of France. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux is widely celebrated as one of the greatest in recent decades, thanks to ideal growing conditions that resulted in wines of exceptional quality, balance, and aging potential. Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 reflects these characteristics beautifully, offering richness, complexity, and finesse.
Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet is known for its classic Bordeaux blend, which typically includes:
Cabernet Sauvignon: Adds structure, tannins, and longevity. …
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Chateau Pradot, 2005
Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux
2005 Château Pradot, Côtes de Castillon
Vintage & Background
2005 was an excellent vintage across Bordeaux, and in Côtes de Castillon it offered both ripeness and freshness. The vineyards here benefit from soils like clay and limestone, and the influence of neighbouring Saint-Émilion in style—rich Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends with structure and capacity to age.
Appearance & Nose
In the glass, this wine shows a deep ruby-garnet hue. Aromas include ripe dark fruits—blackberry, plum—along with hints of cherry and ripe red berries. Secondary notes of cedar, earth, perhaps a touch of tobacco or leather emerge with aeration, and there's an undercurrent of spice, oak, and a whisper of graphite or mineral detail. …
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Chateau La Lagune, 2004
Haut Medoc, 3rd Growth Classification
An outstanding 2004 bordeaux wine from Chateau La Lagune.
"The 2004 and offerings from La Lagune are the finest back-to-back vintages they have produced in over fifteen years. Kudos to the Frey family, who also purchased the Rhone Valley flagship firm of Paul Jaboulet-Aine in 2005. Their daughter, Caroline Frey, is the oenologist at La Lagune. The sexy, up-front, evolved 2004 La Lagune exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue as well as big nose of cedar, spice box, black cherry jam, licorice, and smoke. Savory, broad, ripe, and low in acidity, it is a total hedonistic and intellectual turn-on.
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Chateau Lascombes, 2004
Margaux 2nd Growth Classification
Reviews for 2004 Chateau Lascombes
A candidate for one of the top wines of the vintage, Lascombes has turned in a brilliant effort with a deep ruby/purple color as well as gorgeous aromas of plums, cassis, black cherries, and flowers. It boasts a terrific texture, medium to full body, an expansive, multi-layered mid-palate and a tremendously pure finish revealing nicely integrated wood, acidity, alcohol, and tannin. This is a beauty of precision and power.
Château Lascombes, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France, is celebrated for its rich history and commitment to producing exceptional red wines. …
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Chateau Leoville Barton, 2004
St Julien 2eme Cru Classe
Château Léoville Barton’s 2004 vintage is a classic representation of Saint-Julien’s refined and structured wines. This vintage was marked by a cooler growing season, resulting in a wine that leans towards elegance and balance rather than sheer power. Now, with over two decades of aging, it has developed a layered complexity, offering a sophisticated drinking experience.
On the nose, the 2004 Léoville Barton presents an array of aromas, including truffle, sweet tobacco, burnt caramel, and cedar, with subtle hints of dark berries still lingering. As the wine opens up, secondary and tertiary characteristics emerge, revealing earthy notes of forest floor, leather, and a touch of graphite. …
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Chateau Montrose, 2004
St Estephe 2me Cru Classe
2004 Château Montrose – A Classic Saint-Estèphe with Timeless Elegance
A vintage that embodies the power and refinement of Saint-Estèphe, the 2004 Château Montrose is now beautifully matured, offering a complex and layered drinking experience. From one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates, this wine is a superb choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
A Refined and Balanced Vintage
Crafted from 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, this vintage was carefully aged to showcase its depth and structure. Now at peak maturity, it reveals a harmonious blend of dark fruits, tobacco, cedar, and licorice, with fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. …
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Bordeaux, 2003
Reserve Nicolas Saint Emilion
Grand vins de Bordeaux
Deep garnet in colour with aromas of ripe blackberries, dried figs, and mocha. The palate is full-bodied and opulent, offering soft tannins, notes of plum compote, toasted oak, and a hint of spice. Rich and warm, with a lingering finish—drinking well now.
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Cotes du Rhone, 2003
Chateau Saint-Maurice
Appearance:
Garnet with a fading ruby rim; clear but showing signs of evolution. Light brick hues suggest peak maturity.
Nose:
Open and expressive. Ripe red cherries, dried raspberries, and fig notes mingle with aged characters: leather, sun-dried herbs, and a faint balsamic warmth. Subtle traces of peppercorn, dusty earth, and old wood lend complexity.
Palate:
Silky and mellow, with the soft grip of resolved tannins. Grenache lends sweet red fruit and a soft texture, while Syrah adds depth, spice, and a faint savoury note. Expect flavours of cherry compote, black olive tapenade, and worn leather, backed by a warming hint of alcohol typical of the hot 2003 vintage. …
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Price: £35.00
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Beaune, 2002
1er Cru, Cent-Vignes Domaine Jessiaume Père & Fils
Big notes of raspberry, cherry and red currants, with good structure and nice acidity. Underlying earthy notes and minerality. Long finish and could keep for 10 more years
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Price: £79.95
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Chateau Batailley, 2002
Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
Batailley is a favourite chateau of ours, producing classic claret that almost always rewards patience. Stern and unloveable in their youth, with age these wines eventually blossom into a mellow aromatically complex maturity. Just don't drink them too early!
"The ’02 Batailley has a surprisingly deep colour. The nose displays good intensity and lift with blackberry, briary, sous-bois and a touch of bay leaf, all with fine delineation if lacking some vigour. With time in the glass, there are more tar and cedar-wood aromas emerging. The palate is medium-bodied but with a sinewy entry, rounded tannins, with notes of blackberry, cedar, pencil shavings and a touch of plum. …
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Merlot, 2002
Cassine di Pietra
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £19.00
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Pinot Nero, 2002
Cassine di Pietra
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £29.00
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Chateau Talbot, 2001
St Julien, 4me Cru Classe
** 90 Points Neil Martin **
Reviews
"This may be the largest vineyard in the Medoc, with nearly 300 acres under vine. There was a period in the nineties where Talbot seemed to be a bit off form, but quality over recent vintages has displayed considerable promise. This estate is capable of producing very special wines, as anyone who has tasted their 1986 or 1982 can easily attest. The 2001, which represents only 50% of the production, is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. A dense saturated ruby/purple color is followed by notes of smoked herbs, licorice, cedar, incense, plums, and black currants. …
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Price: £99.00
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Rioja, 2001
Fortaleza de Imas, reserva
From the outstanding 2001 vintage—considered one of the best in Rioja in recent decades—this Reserva is a fully mature, traditionally styled Rioja red, showing all the hallmarks of extended oak and bottle aging.
In the glass, it reveals a garnet hue with amber tinges on the rim. The bouquet is fragrant and layered, with aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant, and plum, alongside cedar, vanilla, clove, tobacco leaf, leather, and earthy notes. Subtle balsamic and herbal tones (bay leaf, thyme) add further nuance.
The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright yet mellow acidity. …
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Price: £39.00
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Chateau Sansonnet, 2000
St Emilion Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 92 Points - Wine Spectator **
'The 2000 Chateau Sansonnet is a seductive wine. Ripe and decadent, with spice, meat and earth notes. Full-bodied, with big, soft and rich tannins and a long chocolatey finish. Lovely.' WIne Spectator
Château Sansonnet is located at the very top of the Saint-Emilion plateau. Its exceptional soil consists of a thin layer of clay over limestone. The vineyard covers a single 7-hectare (17-acre) plot that surrounds the chateau. A dominant 85% proportion of Merlot is blended with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Its wine, which has great keeping potential, displays an intense ruby colour. …
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Chateau Trotte Vielle, 2000
St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe
The Château Trotte Vieille 2000 is an exceptional wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. The 2000 vintage is one of the most celebrated in Bordeaux history, known for its ideal growing conditions and the production of powerful, age-worthy wines. As a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), Château Trotte Vieille crafted a wine in 2000 that reflects the vintage's richness, balance, and longevity.
Wine Overview
The 2000 Château Trotte Vieille is likely composed of a blend typical of the estate:
Cabernet Franc (dominant): Offering structure, floral aromas, and herbal complexity. …
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Crozes-Hermitage, 2000
Pierre Chanau
The 2000 vintage of Crozes-Hermitage, made from Syrah in the northern Rhône, offers a mature and evolving profile that reflects both its terroir and age.
Appearance:
Medium garnet core with a slightly bricking rim, indicative of two decades of bottle age.
Nose:
Aromas of dried blackberries, roasted plum, and black olives give way to more tertiary notes of leather, tobacco leaf, dried herbs (particularly thyme and bay), and a touch of smoky bacon fat – classic for mature Syrah from this region.
Palate:
Still balanced with soft, integrated tannins and moderate acidity. Flavours echo the nose with stewed dark fruits, earthy undertones, and savoury spice. …
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Price: £25.00
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Chateau Lagrange, 1999
St Julien 3eme Cru Classe, Bordeaux
The excellent 1999 Château Lagrange is one of St. Juliens great wines - powerful, full-bodied and concentrated. The 1999 Lagrange introduces ripe fruit aromas of rich black currant and cherry, spicy, toasty new oak, minerals, cedar and charcoal. They are also very reasonably priced for their level of quality, and dependably.
Cellar Tracker Review
Fully matured, well structured and still fresh and crispy. Chocolate, roast aromas, ink, graphite and mentholic notes in the nose. Mature, but still fresh red fruit, chocolate, ink, tobacco, caramel, licorice, light toast. With a subtle cask background and mentholic finish. …
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Price: £89.95
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Dolcetto d'Alba, 1999
Brezza Giacomo - Fossati
This 1999 Dolcetto from Brezza’s Fossati vineyard has matured gracefully, revealing a refined and earthy character. Aromas of dried black cherry, violet and prune mingle with notes of leather, liquorice and a hint of walnut. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and supple, with softened tannins and a gentle acidity that carries flavours of dried fruit, cocoa and a touch of savoury spice. The finish is mellow and persistent, showing the quiet elegance of well-aged Dolcetto.
Serve at 16–17 °C (60–63 °F). A short decant (20–30 minutes) helps the mature aromas open. Ideal with mushroom risotto, aged Asiago or roasted game birds — dishes that echo its earthy depth and subtle sweetness. …
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Price: £69.00
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Chateau Musar, 1998
Bekaar Valley, Gaston Hochar
The 1998 Musar is a blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Carignan from this well-known and highly regarded Lebanese winery.
Chateau Musar 1998 Red Wine is a great vintage with a blend of power, complexity and endless fruit. On the palate, this wine is full of ripe, black cherries and balanced, rich fruits and spices. This wine is perfectly harmonious and balanced and expresses the power of the 1997 vintage in the finest way.
Chateau Musar is often referred to as the Lafite of the Lebanon. Wine maker Gaston Hochar defied the odds producing a string of great wines during the Lebanon War. …
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Price: £79.00
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Barolo, 1997
Bersano - HALF BOTTLE 50cl
This 1997 Barolo has developed the classic elegance and depth of aged Nebbiolo. The nose offers complex aromas of dried cherry, rose, tar, leather, and hints of truffle and tobacco, alongside subtle notes of spice and forest floor. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet refined, with softened, silky tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, cedar, and a touch of earthy mushroom. The finish is long, savoury, and lingering, revealing the wine’s matured structure and Piedmontese character.
Serve at 17–18 °C (63–65 °F) after decanting for 30–45 minutes to allow the wine to fully express its bouquet. …
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Price: £69.00
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Chateau Gloria, 1997
St Julien, Bordeaux
The 1997 Chateau Gloria is generous and well-structured, these intense, complex wines are typical of the Saint Julien appellation. The result of traditional vinification, they have a strong, rich colour. On the palate, they are expressive, rounded and supple. They should be kept for a few years to express their full potential.
Château Gloria stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the esteemed Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Founded by Henri Martin in the mid-20th century, this estate has earned widespread acclaim for its distinctive approach to winemaking and commitment to quality. …
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Price: £59.95
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Chateau Poujeaux, 1997
Moulis en Medoc, Bordeaux
A very good wine from a great year with grip, tannin, medium to full body, and excellent ripeness, this unevolved, backward yet promising Poujeaux needs cellaring. There is some mineral-tinged, sweet black currant fruit in both the aromatics and flavors.
Château Poujeaux, situated in the esteemed Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional wines. With a history dating back several centuries, this picturesque property has been meticulously tended by generations of winemakers who have upheld a tradition of excellence. …
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Price: £49.95
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Carinena, 1996
Baron de Lajoyosa - Reserva
Carinena is just one of several DO titles used for the wines of Aragon, northern Spain. Winemaking in the area dates back to at least Roman times, and records from that era confirm that locals drank Carinena wines mixed with honey. Many other historical records attest to the quality of the wines from Carinena; King Ferdinand I of Aragon listed it as his preferred wine above all others and the French philosopher Voltaire thought it heavenly. Wine has long been the economic mainstay of the region and a source of great pride and renown.
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Price: £49.00
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Chateau Lascombes, 1995
Margaux 2nd Growth Classification, Bordeaux
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 1995 Château Lascombes, a beautifully matured Margaux that embodies the finesse and charm of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. After nearly three decades of patient cellaring, this vintage now reveals its true character — layers of soft leather, delicate tobacco, and earthy cedar seamlessly woven around gentle dark fruit notes. This is a rare opportunity to experience a wine at the peak of its life, offering complexity and nuance that only time can deliver.
The 1995 vintage was a classic year for Bordeaux, producing wines with remarkable structure and longevity. Château Lascombes, a prestigious Second Growth estate, crafted a wine that stands out for its rich concentration and silky, refined tannins. …
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Price: £119.00
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Chateau Tour St Bonnet, 1995
Medoc Cru Bourgeois
This classic 1995 Château Tour Saint-Bonnet from the Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, is a fine example of the estate’s robust, traditionally styled Bordeaux. Known for producing age-worthy wines that punch well above their classification, Tour Saint-Bonnet’s gravel and clay soils north of Saint-Estèphe favour Cabernet Sauvignon, giving structure and longevity, supported by Merlot’s supple fruit.
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with a brick-tinged rim, the 1995 Tour Saint-Bonnet opens with aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar, and tobacco, along with earthy hints of leather and spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with firm but resolved tannins, flavours of dark fruit, graphite, and savoury herbs. …
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Price: £59.95
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Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1994
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
If any château in all of the classified growths consistently outperforms its original status, it is Lynch Bages. Indeed, this château has long been prized by Pauillac lovers who seek a well made wine.
The 1994 vintage of Château Lynch-Bages, a challenging year in Bordeaux, produced wines of noteworthy quality despite unfavorable weather conditions. The wine's color is garnet or brick-red, with aromas of ripe dark fruits and cedar, tobacco, and leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, cigar box, vanilla, and spices. …
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Price: £169.00
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Chateau Musar, 1994
Bekaar Valley, Lebanon
The 1994 Château Musar is a vintage that continues to demonstrate the incredible aging potential and complexity of this iconic Lebanese winery. Château Musar’s signature blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan reflects the terroir of the Bekaa Valley, with its unique combination of Mediterranean and desert influences.
Vintage Overview
1994 Bekaa Valley Vintage: This year saw good growing conditions in the Bekaa Valley, producing wines with balance, ripe fruit, and the ability to age gracefully. Château Musar’s traditional winemaking techniques, including fermentation in concrete vats and aging in French oak, contribute to the wine’s unique character and longevity. …
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Price: £149.00
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Rioja, 1994
Conde de la Salceda- Gran Reserva
A rare and fully mature Rioja displaying elegant complexity: aromas of blackberry, balsamic spice, cedar, tobacco, forest floor, truffle, and subtle cigar. Palate is rounded and harmonious, with refined tannins and a long, savoury finish—ideal for Rioja lovers and collectors.
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Price: £45.00
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Rioja, 1994
Marqués del Puerto Gran Reserva – Rioja
A mature and classically styled Rioja showing soft, evolved character. The nose opens with aromas of dried cherry, leather, and cedar, alongside hints of vanilla, dried herbs, and a touch of earthy spice from long barrel ageing.
On the palate, the wine is silky and mellow, with softened tannins and fading red fruit—think stewed plum and sour cherry—wrapped in gentle oak tones. Notes of tobacco, clove, and a faint balsamic edge add tertiary complexity.
The finish is smooth and savoury, with a lingering sense of spice and old wood. Now fully mature—best enjoyed soon, ideally with roast meats or aged Manchego. …
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Price: £45.00
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1993
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
The 1993 Château Mouton Rothschild is a vintage with elegance and refinement, though it faced some challenges due to a cooler and wetter growing season. This First Growth Pauillac is known for its meticulous craftsmanship, and the 1993 vintage reflects the estate’s dedication to quality even in less-than-ideal conditions.
This vintage has a medium garnet color with inviting aromas of red currants, blackberries, and cassis, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice. On the palate, it presents a refined structure with fine-grained tannins, medium body, and a balanced acidity that offers freshness. …
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Price: £525.00
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Barbaresco, 1992
Produttori del Barbaresco
This 1992 Barbaresco from the renowned Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative shows the graceful evolution of Nebbiolo from a cooler, traditional vintage. The bouquet is elegant and lifted, with aromas of dried cherry, rose, tar, truffle, and a touch of cedar and spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with finely resolved tannins and balanced acidity, offering flavours of dried red fruit, leather, and earthy minerality. The finish is long and savoury, marked by subtle notes of balsamic and forest floor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 17–18 °C (63–65 °F) after decanting for around 30–45 minutes to allow the mature bouquet to unfold. …
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Price: £79.00
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Chateau Haut Brion, 1991
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
The 1991 Château Haut-Brion is a red wine from one of Bordeaux's most prestigious producers, located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Château Haut-Brion is renowned as one of the five First Growths (Premier Cru Classé) from the 1855 classification, celebrated for its elegant and complex wines that age beautifully.
Key Characteristics of 1991 Château Haut-Brion:
Vintage Overview: 1991 was a challenging year in Bordeaux due to an early frost in April, which significantly reduced yields. Producers like Château Haut-Brion focused on meticulous selection to ensure quality in their wines. While not as powerful as other great vintages, the 1991 Haut-Brion can display finesse and aromatic complexity. …
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Price: £475.00
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1991
Saint- Andre
This rare bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape comes directly from the historic cellars of the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London. The 1991 vintage in the Rhône Valley produced elegant, traditional wines with savoury complexity and charm.
Now over three decades in bottle, it shows mature notes of dried red fruits, spice, leather, and the classic garrigue character of the Southern Rhône. Exceptional provenance from Pall Mall makes this a highly collectible piece of wine history.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1991
Domaine Font de Michelle
The 1991 vintage in the Southern Rhône was cooler and wetter than the superb 1989 and 1990 seasons. While yields were reduced, careful growers produced lighter, more elegant wines that have aged into gentle, savoury examples of classic Châteauneuf.
This 1991 Font de Michelle shows a mature garnet colour with brick highlights. The bouquet carries notes of dried cherry, leather, earthy garrigue herbs, and a touch of spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, supple, and mellow, with flavours of stewed plum, tobacco, and soft forest floor complexity. The finish is smooth and savoury, highlighting finesse and maturity over power. …
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Nebbiolo, 1991
Produttori del Barbaresco
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This 1991 Nebbiolo from Produttori del Barbaresco displays the elegant maturity of a traditionally crafted Piedmont wine. The bouquet offers aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, tar, subtle truffle, and hints of leather, cedar, and earthy spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. Flavours of dried red fruit, forest floor, and gentle spice lead to a long, savoury, and harmonious finish.
Serving Suggestions
For optimal enjoyment, stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. Carefully decant the wine to separate it from the sediment. …
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Price: £37.50
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Rioja, 1991
Campo Viejo- Gran Reserva
The 1991 vintage in Rioja was widely regarded as one of the best of the decade. Conditions produced balanced, structured wines with the depth to age gracefully. Many Gran Reservas from this year have matured beautifully, showing both elegance and complexity after more than 30 years in bottle.
Tasting Note
This 1991 Campo Viejo Gran Reserva displays a garnet colour with a brick rim. The nose is expressive and mature, offering dried cherry, fig, cedar, vanilla, and gentle leather notes. On the palate it is smooth and harmonious, with softened tannins, layers of dried red fruit, earthy spice, and hints of tobacco. …
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Chateauneuf du Pape, 1990
Chateau Mont Redon
Château Mont-Redon is one of the historic estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, its vineyards set on the famed galets roulés plateau that gives the wines their depth and character. First mentioned in Roman times and later part of the Papal lands in the 14th century, the estate was revived in 1923 by Henri Plantin, who reunited its fragmented parcels into a grand domaine. Still family-owned today and guided by the Fabre family, Mont-Redon combines tradition with modern winemaking to craft wines of balance, elegance, and longevity.Appearance: Deep, mature ruby.
Aromas: Rich, tertiary layers—tobacco, dark berries, espresso notes, gamey/spiced roast (venison), forest floor (sous bois), truffle nuances, and earthy minerality. …
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Price: £99.95
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