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Bual Colheita Madeira
Includes gift box as illustrated
*** Bronze Medal- IWSC 2023***
***94 Points-Silver- Decanter DWWA 2023***

Blandys Madeira has been synonymous with quality Madeira wine for over 200 years. The Blandys are unique in being the only family of all the original founders of the Madeira wine trade to still own and manage their own original wine company. The family has played a leading role in the development of Madeira wine throughout its long history and members of the family continue to live on Madeira, maintaining a tradition that goes back to 1811.

About Blandys 2008 Bual Madeira
A medium rich single vintage (Colheita) Madeira. The Bual grapes were predominantly sourced from Calheta, Arco and Estreito da Calheta on the south coast of the island. …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 9 in Stock

St Julien 4me cru classe, Bordeaux

Château Beychevelle is a 4ème Cru Classé St-Julien wine estate with one of the most impressive châteaux in the whole of the Médoc. The 2008 is a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Elegant and powerful, expressing aromas of red fruit, blackcurrants and spices.

About Château Beychevelle Chateau Beychevelle is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 17th century, the estate has garnered a reputation for producing exceptional red wines. Spanning approximately 90 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, …
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Price: £129.00
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Margaux 2me cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 92 Points- RobertParker.com **
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This 2008 Chateau Brane Cantenac is stunning, evolved, dark plum/ruby-hued that reveals aromas of the forest floor, sweet black and red currants, licorice and roasted herbs. Classic, elegant and medium to full-bodied, it provides a sexy, complex, intellectual as well as hedonistic turn-on. Drink this delicious Margaux over the next 12-15+ years. Score: 92 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (194), May 2011.

The 2008 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 70% Cabernet Sauvignon. There remains that eucalyptus tincture that I have picked up on previous bottles, though here it is less pronounced, …
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Price: £74.95
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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
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Estephe Cru Bourgeois

The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2008 is a fine example of the estate's craftsmanship, produced in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. While 2008 was not as heralded as vintages like 2005 or 2009, it is recognized as a solid vintage, especially for producers like Château Haut-Marbuzet, who achieved commendable quality even in less ideal conditions. The wine reflects the balance, complexity, and approachability for which the estate is known.

Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet wines are typically crafted from a blend of:

Cabernet Sauvignon: Provides structure, tannins, and longevity. …
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Price: £59.95
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
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Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2008

Vintage & Background
2008 was an excellent year in Bordeaux, with a warm, late-season that allowed grapes to ripen fully even after a somewhat mixed summer. Haut-Bages Libéral took advantage of this, producing a wine with solid structure and good ageing potential. The château is a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) in the Pauillac appellation, with vineyards favouring Cabernet Sauvignon, and it has historically delivered wines that combine power, depth, and Pauillac character.
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Blend & Style
The blend for the 2008 vintage is typically around 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

St Emilon Grand Cru

The 2008 Château Larcis Ducasse is a highly regarded wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B). Château Larcis Ducasse is celebrated for its refined and terroir-driven wines, showcasing the limestone and clay soils of its south-facing slopes. The 2008 vintage, while not as celebrated as 2009 or 2010, produced wines with excellent structure, freshness, and aging potential, particularly on the Right Bank.

Wine Overview
The 2008 Château Larcis Ducasse is crafted from a blend typical of the estate:

Merlot (dominant): Contributing richness, softness, and ripe fruit flavors. …
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Price: £69.95
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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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St Emilion Premiere Grand cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 90 Points- RoberParker.com **

The 2008 Château Trotte Vieille still has a vibrant ruby/purple-coloured and is still youthful, with terrific notes of black cherries, currants, and spring flowers, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, ripe, still present tannins, terrific balance, and a lengthy finish. It’s surprisingly young and unevolved and has many years ahead of it. Drink now - 2034

Château Trotte Vieille is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that dates back to the 18th century, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £84.95
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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
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vin De Constance - Klein Constantia, South Africa
Natural Sweet White Wine (gift box not included)

Since being introduced in 1986, Vin de Constance has consistently appeared in lists of the world’s top wines.

A rich, dark golden honey colour with intense perfumed nose of complex spice, cloves and vanilla. Developed secondary flavours of orange marmalade and dark chocolate. An intriguing and ever-evolving wine. The bold, sweet palate is perfectly balanced by tight acidity which results in a long-lingering honeyed finish.

Drink Now to 2040+
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Colheita Port
90 points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Mahogany color, aroma a bit closed, with notes of marmalade, dried apricots and hazelnuts. Very well in the mouth, with class and is not being too oily, gives a good proof, elegant and good ending.-90 pts Wine Enthusiast-

Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of Colheita Port wine. …
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Price: £34.95
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Chryseia
***18 Points- JancisRobinson.com***

In 1999 our family formed a partnership to make top Douro wines with the Prats family of Bordeaux. The first Prats & Symington wine was Chryseia 2000 which received widespread national and international acclaim. Since then Chryseia and its second wine, Post Scriptum, have consistently appeared amongst the most highly rated Douro wines.

Chryseia is our finest expression of the Douro Valley terroir. Made with great care and attention to detail at our winery at Quinta de Roriz. Chryseia represents our two families' commitment to producing the most elegant wine from two hallmark Douro grapes: Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. …
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Price: £145.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
***93 Points Wine Enthusiast***

93 Points Wine Enthusiast
"As ever, Vesuvio is packed with its generous, opulent ripe fruit, showing richness, dense flavors, layers of jam and sweetness with a hint of caramel flavors. This is a Port for indulgence, ripe, rich and packed with flavor."

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Price: £69.95
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Primitivo 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: £29.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port Library Release
Half Bottle
91 Points - Wine Advocate

This 2007 Burmester Vintage Port from the very good 2007 Port Vintage has outstanding provenance! This bottle has been stored at the Burmester cellars on Porto since bottling until it was acquired by us earlier this year.

The 2007 Burmester is a beautiful mature tawny colour. On the nose it has cocoa, chocolate together with a hint of mint. On the palate this is quite complex - medium bodied with a perfect balance between the acidity, tannins and flavours, there is a little spiciness in the mouth that adds to the experience. Long, long finish. This is in a good place and should hold well for a couple of decades. …
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Price: £44.95
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Vintage Port in Gift Box
91 Points - Wine Advocate

This exceptional 2007 Burmester Vintage Port, from the highly regarded 2007 vintage, boasts outstanding provenance. Stored in ideal conditions at the Burmester cellars in Porto since bottling, this rare bottle was only recently acquired by us.

The 2007 Burmester is a beautiful mature garnet colour. On the nose it has cocoa, chocolate together with a hint of mint. On the palate this is quite complex - medium bodied with a perfect balance between the acidity, tannins and flavours, there is a little spiciness in the mouth that adds to the experience. Long, long finish. This is in a good place and should hold well for three decades +. …
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Price: £79.95
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White Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

Palmer 2007 White Colheita Port. This rare white port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2007 harvest until bottling. White ports are a true rarity and this is an outstanding example.

Tasting Notes:
The 2007 Palmer white port has a golden amber colour that will deepen with age. On the nose there are notes of citrus fruits, apricots, peaches, and a touch of honey and floral hints. On the palate it is light and refreshing flavours of ripe citrus, stone fruits (apricot, peach), honey, and almonds.

The wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting. The bottle should be kept upright protected from direct sunlight. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 57 in Stock

Colheita Port
75cl
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

TThe 2007 Palmer Port Colheita is a beautifully aged single-harvest Tawny Port, crafted from the fine 2007 vintage and matured in seasoned oak casks. Expressive and elegant, it combines richness with freshness, making it an excellent choice for both collectors and Port enthusiasts. Ready to enjoy now but with the depth to continue ageing gracefully. Drink now or cellar until 2032+.


Tasting Notes:
Amber-tawny with glints of copper. The nose opens with aromas of dried apricot, figs, toasted almonds and subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On the palate, flavours of caramel, raisin, walnut and orange peel are lifted by bright acidity, creating a harmonious balance. …
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Price: £34.50
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Colheita Port
37.5cl Bottle
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This Colheita from Quevedo is made from the exceptional harvest of 2007 was sourced from grapes coming from their main estate, Quinta Vale D’Agodinho. You’ll be impressed by how fresh and floral it is.

Winemakers Notes
COLOUR: Red brick
AROMA: Very complex with floral notes, dried fruits, fresh nuts, hazelnuts, candied figs, dried cherries.
PALATE: This Colheita displays perfectly Quevedo's style. It expresses a very young profile of sundried red fruits, raisins with a touch of mocha and cinnamon. It is sweet and round, with a long aftertaste that shows hints of vanilla and remainders of a tannic bite. …
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Price: £26.95
Stock: 37 in Stock

Vintage Port
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Quevedo Vintage Port 2007 is an intense ruby colour. The nose has a lush aroma of violet nuances with marked presence of plum, grapes and cassis. The palate is dense and rich in fruit, well balanced with good tannins. It is a port full of vigour, full-bodied and with a very long finish.

Quevedo is a family run winery, where the new generation of owners, Oscar and Claudia are innovating to produce some amazing ports. Not widely known in the UK but very highly regarded amongst port aficionados this is one to stock up on.


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Price: £64.95
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Vintage Port

This vintage is characterized by its aromatic profile, featuring floral and herbal notes. It presents a lighter body compared to other vintage ports, with subtle spice and a soft finish.

For optimal enjoyment, it is recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. It pairs well with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, and chocolate desserts.

Given its softer structure, the Delaforce 2007 Vintage Port is suitable for medium-term aging, allowing its flavors to develop and mature over time.
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Price: £59.95
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Colheita Port

Messias, as a respected producer, typically crafts Colheita Ports that showcase the unique characteristics of the vintage year. The 2007 Colheita from Messias is likely to be appreciated for its maturity, complexity, and ability to pair well with desserts or as a standalone digestif.

Tasting notes:
Tawny with amber reflections, indicating extensive oak ageing. Aromas of dried fruits such as figs, dates, and apricots, with hints of nuts (walnuts, almonds) and cinnamon and nutmeg spice. Smooth and velvety texture, with flavours reminiscent of dried fruits and nuts. The sweetness and acidity are well-balanced, with a lingering caramel and toffee finish. …
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Price: £28.95
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Vintage Port
95 Points - James Suckling

This 2007 Vintage Port can be enjoyed young for its powerful fruit, but it is also designed to age for decades. Over time, the wine will develop more complex tertiary flavors such as dried fruits, nuts, and more pronounced spice.

Tasting Notes
The 2007 Quinta Das Carvalhas is a very deep and black purple colour. A very concentrated and fruity aroma, with jammy, blackberries and plum notes. The great mouthfeel reveals all the complexity flavour of fruit, full-bodied and balanced wine with soft and velvety background and a long and lasting finish.

Serving Tips & Food Pairing
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. …
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Price: £54.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Tube
92 Points - Wine Spectator
Special Offer | Last few Was £39.95 Now £34.50

Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port, this fine 2007 Colheita port from the iconic producer Quinta das Carvalhas makes a great celebratory drink for a special occasion or anniversary.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour, with rich aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and subtle spices, often with a touch of vanilla and honey. On the palate it is smooth and well-rounded, with flavours of figs, raisins, nuts, toffee, and a hint of citrus zest. The oak aging imparts a mellow, velvety texture. It finishes with a long and elegant aftertaste, with a balanced sweetness and a hint of spice. …
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Price: £34.50
Stock: 11 in Stock