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Magnum San Leonardo 2018...
Commentary:<br />The estate's flagship wine, rooted in its thousand-year history. A classic Bordeaux blend of aristocratic elegance and extraordinary longevity.<br />Grape varieties<br />60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère, 10% Merlot<br />Vinification<br />Spontaneous fermentation in small cement tanks for about 15/18 days with several daily pump-overs and délestage.<br />Ageing<br />24 months in French oak barriques of first, second and third passage.<br />Ageing time<br />30 years and more.<br />
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€223.20
Chateau Croix Mouton 750ml...
2018 CHATEAU CROIX MOUTON 'BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR'<br />THE YEAR.<br />The M printed on the label of this fine-tasting and fleshy Bordeaux Supérieur wine marks the personality and particularities of each vintage and changes colour every year.<br />This cuvée from Château Croix Mouton, which dominates the Dordogne, is made exclusively from Merlot, the emblematic grape variety of the right bank of the Garonne, and<br />has a deep ruby red colour with beautiful shiny reflections. On the palate, small, acidic red fruits (mainly red plum, cherry) follow one another. On the palate it is full-bodied<br />and juicy, full of charming finesse. This wine is best appreciated when young, when its fruity bouquet shows all its vivacity.<br />THE CHÂTEAU CROIX MOUTON ESTATE<br />Château Croix Mouton is located in the town of Lugon on the right bank of the Bordeaux River and covers almost 70 hectares of vines. It is owned by the Janoueix family and<br />thrives on the clayey soil of Carney Island. The 2019 grape varieties focus on Merlot (96%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (2.5%), Malbec (1%) and Petit Verdot (0.5%).<br />The vines are on average 38 years old. The planting density is about 3,600 to 6,000 vines per hectare.<br />The work in the vineyard is meticulous and includes tillage, grassing, thinning and some leaf thinning. After sorting at harvest, vinification takes place in concrete and<br />stainless steel tanks with openings and regular puncturing. Fermentation takes place under temperature control (maximum 26-27 °C). The maturation period is between<br />three weeks and one month. Maturation lasts between three and four months on the fine lees in barrels (20%) and in vats with or without wood (80%).<br />The top Bordeaux produced by the estate are pleasant, fruity wines that tend to be drunk at a young age. Gourmet and fleshy wines that are also quite accessible.<br />
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€27.60
Cru Monplaisir Medeville...
Terroir<br /><br />Cru Monplaisir is located in Margaux, on the most gravelly soils close to the Gironde.<br /><br />AREA: 8.5 hectares<br /><br />SOIL:<br /><br />9 hectares of which 4 clay and 5 with alluvial and gravelly soils.<br /><br /><br />Grape varieties:<br /><br />75 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Cabernet Franc.<br /><br />Tasting notes:<br /><br />A delicate and beautifully drinkable wine with an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, rich red fruit aromas and hints of cocoa are revealed on the palate with a soft and<br />elegant taste marked by soft tannins and currants.<br />
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€26.60
Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit...
Maison<br />Delas Frères<br /><br />Characteristics<br /><br />The Côtes-du-Rhône appellation covers 41,200 hectares involving six departments.<br /><br />Soil:<br /><br />clay and limestone.<br /><br />Grape varieties:<br /><br />90% Syrah, 10% Grenache<br /><br />Characteristics of the Cru:<br /><br />EXPOSURE: north and south.<br /><br />Vinification:<br /><br />in closed vats for approximately fifteen days at controlled fermentation temperatures between 28 and 30°C.<br /><br />After pressing and decanting, malolactic fermentation takes place in vats.<br /><br />Ageing: eight months in wooden barrels.<br /><br />Tasting notes:<br /><br />A ruby red wine with violet highlights. The varietal aromas of Syrah predominate on the nose: red fruits, violets, liquorice.<br /><br />On the palate, the roundness, breadth and finesse of this wine make it unique in its category.<br />
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€18.40
Châteauneuf du Pape Haute...
Maison<br />Delas Frères<br /><br />Characteristics<br /><br />The vineyards cover almost the entire Châteauneuf - du - Pape commune and four other communes (Bédarrides, Courthézon, Orange and Sorgues).<br /><br />Soil:<br /><br />Alluvial terraces of red clay, sand and quartz.<br /><br />Grape varieties:<br /><br />90% Grenache, 10% Syrah.<br /><br />Characteristics of the Cru:<br /><br />Exposure: South.<br /><br />Surface area: 3 164 ha<br /><br />Vinification:<br /><br />Fermentation in cement vats for ten days, followed by maceration for eight to ten days to complete the extraction. After racking and pressing, malolactic fermentation takes<br />place in vats.<br />Ageing: 14 to 16 months in new barrels.<br />Tasting notes:<br /><br />Garnet red colour. The nose has clean, intense spicy aromas that develop and highlight a powerful material and fine, dense tannins on the palate. The broad and<br />concentrated taste culminates in a liquorice finish.<br />
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€62.00
Magnum Alie rosè Ammiraglia...
Alìe, a figure from Greek mythology, one of the sea nymphs, symbol of sensuality and beauty. Alìe, an elegant Rosé with a clear, pure colour and soft ruby reflections. A<br />refined balance between Syrah and Vermentino, which find their maximum expression in their proximity to the sea. Aromas of white flowers, wild strawberries and citrus peel<br />blend in a delicate structure with hints of minerality typical of the terroir, giving a long, rich finish. Enchanting from aperitifs to meals and in good company.<br /><br />Climatic trend<br />Winter 2021/2022 was characterised by good rainfall, as was spring 2022. This situation resulted in a proper water supply of the subsoil. Sprouting took place a few days<br />later than normal, but rising temperatures led to regular vegetative development. Summer days with above-average temperatures led to splendid ripening of the Syrah and<br />Vermentino grapes. As a result, the aromatic development was magnificent. The sun and the refreshing sea breezes were the perfect companions during the harvest period;<br />both allowed the vines to achieve a compositional balance that is an expression of this microclimate. The most genuinely Mediterranean expression of Tuscany.<br /><br />Technical notes<br />Varieties: Syrah, Vermentino<br />Alcoholic degree: 12%.<br />Maturation: 3 months in steel tanks<br /><br />Vinification and maturation<br />The secret of Alìe lies in the combination of territorial characteristics, vineyard management and, of course, the human factor. The grapes, once harvested, were transported<br />to the cellar in a short time in order not to spoil or damage the bunches. One of the highlights of the Alìe production was the pressing phase. The bunches, whole and in the<br />absence of oxygen, were loaded into the press. The pressures applied during this phase were extremely soft and gentle; this process, together with the careful selection of<br />the musts and their subsequent decanting for no less than 12 hours, allowed the distinctive characteristics of this seductive rosé to be enhanced. Fermentation took place in<br />stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of less than 19° C. After maturing for a few months on fine lees, subsequently including a period of bottle ageing, Alìe 2022<br />was as persuasive and fascinating as its custom.<br /><br /><br />Tasting notes<br />Alìe 2022 has a splendid soft pink colour. On the nose, its fruitiness is particularly varied: citrus notes of cedar and bergamot, ripe peach and white fruits. This is followed by<br />the floral soul of Alìe dominated by iris, orange blossom and peony. The long bouquet continues with clear hints of iodine and aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary and<br />sage. The taste-olfactory response is remarkable and precise, characterised by freshness and savouriness. Alìe is a rich, silky, smooth and satisfying wine.<br />
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€34.20
