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'Bin 389' by Penfolds is often referred to as the younger brother of the "Grange", the flag carrier of the cellar. This is because the "Bin 389" matures in the same barrels in which, during the previous year, rested the "Grange". It is a wine that combines the structure of Cabernet with the richness of Shiraz. Rests a year in American wood barrels.
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe 'Château Lafite Rothschild' is the most expensive wine in the world. First among the first in the history of crus classés in 1855 in the Bordeaux area, lord of the gravel soil of Pauillac. It was born in France in Pauillac in 1670 and at the beginning of the 1700s it was one of the most exclusive fine wines to be served at the court of the French king Louis XV, so much so that it deserves the nickname of "le vin du Roi", the wine of the King attributed to it by Cardinal Richelieu. Today, the Chateau Lafite Rothschild vineyard is about 100 hectares, but only one third of the production is reserved for grand vin.
Château Lafite Rothschild 2018 celebrates 150 years of viticulture of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild with great success.
Sold under the name of 'Château Margaux 2nd wine', it took the definitive name of Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux in 1908. After an eclipse between the 1930s and the mid-1970s, production resumed as soon as André Mentzelopoulos arrived. in 1977. The quality of the Pavillon Rouge came very close to that of the first wine because the textures that compose it participated, not long ago, in the blending of Château Margaux. The aromas are close and the balance in the mouth comes from the same subtle balance of power and sweetness. It is usually ready to drink a little earlier while having excellent aging potential well beyond 30 or 40 years.
Gevrey Chambertin by Chanson Père & Fils is one of the best Pinot Neri of all Burgundy. Located in Beaune "Côte d'Or", the grapes come from selected vineyards in the northern part of the "Gevrey Chambertin" denomination located on an average slope and bordering the Premiers Crus. A deep and complex structure with well-integrated tannins, a great wine.
Crozes-Ermitage 'Les Varonniers' by M. Chapoutier is made from purified vinegar Syrah, is aged for one year in oak barrels, and expresses the deepest essence of the terroir to which it belongs, both in perfumes and in flavors. Conquest from the beginning to overwhelm you with a dense, soft, enveloping drink. Excellent!
Crozes-Ermitage 'Les Varonniers' by M. Chapoutier is made from purified vinegar Syrah, is aged for one year in oak barrels, and expresses the deepest essence of the terroir to which it belongs, both in perfumes and in flavors. Conquest from the beginning to overwhelm you with a dense, soft, enveloping drink. Excellent!
'Director’s Cut' by Francis Ford Coppola Winery was born in the Alexander Valley where the Coppola have spent more than 20 years to restore all the original vineyards planted in the Napa Valley in 1882. Decadent and complex, this Cut is fragrant with exotic notes of nails of carnation and toasted oak. Aged in French oak barrels, it will grow for many years.
'Overture' by Opus One is made in Oakville Napa Valley over a dark volcanic soil. It is made by assembling the best of different vintages, to obtain a wine of great prestige and possibility of evolution. The five grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec) are harvested by hand. After careful selection, the berries are placed in tanks for fermentation at a controlled temperature. Timeless expression of the company's vineyards, it reveals explosive hints of fruit and sweet spices, due to the prolonged stay in cask, in its youth, but it is destined to enrich its bouquet with long refinements. Limited edition.
Fixin Rouge Hervelets 1er Cru by Domaine Bart is a pure Pinot Noir from the lands of Marsannay, in the northernmost part of the Còte D'Or in Burgundy. This area is a candidate for Premier Cru soon. From a slow aging in wood, a wine is born that is an expression of elegance, power, balance and exaltation of aromas. A red that already gives emotions, but that in the future will amaze for its complexity and depth. Ideal with medium-aged cheeses and with red and white meat-based main courses. Excellent with a grilled fillet of beef.
Marsannay 'Les Echezots' by Domaine Bart is a splendid Pinot Noir in purity from grapes of more than thirty years of the lands of Marsannay, in the northernmost part of the Còte D'Or in Burgundy. This area is a candidate for Premier Cru soon. A wine of great pleasure and elegance. Fermentation in steel for 15/20 days and then refinement, in 20% new pieces, for about 18 months. Structure, intensity and fullness, perfect and smooth tannins, well expressed mouth aromas, impeccable nose scents, an unforgettable Burgundy. It goes well with first courses of land or second courses of meat.
Pinot Noir 'Schistes' by Jean-Luc Jamet is a material and spicy wine, pure Pinot Noir. Jean-Luc Jamet is an icon who produces some of the most exquisite wines of the Côte-Rôtie. The Schiste vineyard is ideally located above Ampuis, on soils of schist origin from vines of about 10 years. Manual harvest, passage in stainless steel for 15 days, then aged "sur lie" (under fine lees) for 7 months in 50% oak barrels (10% new) and 50% stainless steel tank. The wine is then assembled without filtration. This Pinot Noir is powerful and deep, with hints of raspberry and cherry, smoked meat and barbecue. In the mouth crunchy red fruits and earthy and spicy tannins. Ideal with game dishes, smoked meats and grilled vegetables.
'Les Terrasses' by Jean-Luc Jamet is a bold and structured red, a pure Syrah. Jean-Luc Jamet is an icon who produces some of the most exquisite wines of the Côte-Rôtie. Its ability to merge more than 10 different plots from the best northern sites is tremendous. A mosaic of complex and rocky soils composed of different grades of schist and granite that underline the extraordinary depth of character of the wine. Many nuances in this delicate and very complex Syrah. Red to dark berry spectrum along with an iron earthiness. Sensations of dark berry fruit, savory salami and baker spice and menthol on the aftertaste. To be enjoyed in combination with hearty red meat dishes. Great until 2030.