“One of the most gifted winemakers in Piedmont…these are wines of extraordinary richness, amazing aromatics, and sensual personalities that satiate both the hedonistic and the intellectual senses.” -Robert Parker, Jr. “Few producers’ wines have given me as much pleasure over the years as those of Domenico Clerico.” – Antonio Galloni 100% Nebbiolo from 30 year old vines. Maceration occurs over 15-20 days. A part is aged for 18-24 months in French oak barriques (60% new – 40% used-once) a part is aged for 24 months in 50hl Slavonian oak, then blended. Great berry notes, rich yet incredibly elegant. Clean, austere and fine tannins.

From the winery: "Our Puligny-Montrachet is rather unique because three-quarters of the bottling comes from a 1.1 hectares parcel situated in the Puligny Premier Cru "Les Chalumeaux" that was declassified by INAO when it was replanted in 1975 because the former owner brought in 20 centimeters of topsoil from elsewhere. 

This is the only Puligny-Montrachet village vineyard to sit mid-slope, amidst the Premier Crus. The two other parcels that complete this wine are located in "Levron" and "Baudrières-Nosroy" and compose another 0.38 hectare.

Our wines are known for their great aromatic purity. We always favor balance and elegance over power and extraction. The wines are classic expressions of Burgundy, of their appellations in general and of their specific terroirs in particular. The farming methods we use contribute to this individual style, and our winemaking methods aim to avoid excessive outside influences in order to bring out the equilibrium that can be found naturally in Burgundian terroir.

"A markedly floral-suffused nose expresses additional notes of honeysuckle, citrus and sandalwood. There is a much finer and more mineral-driven palate impression to the vibrant medium weight flavours that culminate in a balanced, refined and lingering finish. The high proportion of 1er juice is quite evident."

Ch. Lynch Bages, a Cinquième Cru Classé, is one of the best-known Médoc estates and has always had a particularly strong following on this side of the English Channel. The wine can be surprisingly soft and approachable when young; however, when fully mature, it develops a succulent richness and a heavenly bouquet of minty blackcurrants and cigar boxes. As Oz Clarke says, “Lynch Bages is impressive at five years, beautiful at 10 years and irresistible at 20.”

This is a remarkable 2006: voluptuous and sexy, its massive tannins are cloaked by the hugely concentrated, ripe, cedar-y, brambly fruit, while the sweet, rich, toasty aromas add an extra je ne sais quoi. The purity of fruit on the finish is sensational too. Certainly, we cannot recall Lynch having been so far up the Bordeaux quality ladder in any previous year.

Alain Burguet’s sons now have their own names on the label. The style at this excellent domaine has been evolving in recent years, away from firmly extracted wines towards a lighter touch. The vineyards are organic (without certification) and biodynamic from 2012, and they are trying out different barrel makers now.

Made from purchased grapes in one of Vosne- Romanée’s higher vineyards. Fine, bright purple, while the nose is quite reticent. On the palate there is impressive intensity, with piercing redcurrant fruit notes and good oak balance.

Dominio de Pingus is a Spanish winery located in Quintanilla de Onésimo with vineyards in the La Horra area of the Ribera del Duero region. It was established in 1995 by Danish oenologist Peter Sisseck who believes in a system of never fertilising or treating the vineyard with pesticides.

“Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh boysenberry, floral oils and incense, with suave vanilla and woodsmoke nuances building in the glass. Sweet and plush on the palate, offering intense, smooth dark fruit liqueur and spicecake flavors. Really stains the palate, finishing with superb thrust and clarity; velvety tannins add gentle grip.”- Josh Raynolds

Fonseca was founded in 1822 when Manuel Pedro Guimaraens acquired control of the Fonseca & Monteiro Company. As a condition of the sale, Fonseca insisted his name be retained. Today, Fonseca Guimaraens is still a family wine shipper with David Guimaraens being the 6th generation involved in the industry. Superb complexity of the aromatics, with dried red berry fruit, anise and herbal notes. Concentrated, sweet flavours of dried cherry, espresso and distinct liquorice followed by fine, ripe tannins. Quite lively, yet round - has years of life ahead of it, but the overall balance and palate presence is superior in this vintage Port. Its excellent long and lingering finish is memorable. Drink now to 2030.

Established in 1811, Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque stands out visually amongst the other Grand Cuvee Champagne houses, thanks to the beautiful Japanese anemones on the bottle, designed by Emile Galle in 1902. Aromas of white fruits, lemons, white peach and pear gives way to hints of pineapple. This is followed by richer aromas of nuts, marzipan, and sweet spice. The palate is lively, with marked minerality. Sensual and silky, harmonious and beautifully balanced, the flavours mingle to leave a long, fine finish. An iconic vintage from Perrier Jouet. The last bottle that we know of left outside the Champagne House. Drink now to 2018.

The 90 hectares of the famous Chateau Lynch Bages vineyards are superbly sited on the plateau west of Pauillac town in the village of Bage. The property is owned by the famous Jean Michelle Cazes and currently run by his son Jean-Charles. A sublimely masculine heavyweight Lynch. It is a Pauillac personified with an impenetrable but incredibly ripe nose bursting with pure, mineral cassis. Mouth filling creamy black cherry and blackcurrant fruit is phenomenally smooth and boasts great structure with hints of tobacco, coffee, leather, and mint. The tannins are rich and silky with rare freshness. Drink now to 2027.

The history of Chateau Latour dates back at least to the 14th century, even though the vineyards for which it is now world-renowned were not fully established until the 17th century. The estate is located at the southern edge of Pauillac, bordering the St. Julien vineyards of Chateau Leoville Las Cases and covers 78 hectares. A perfect bottle - fully mature and showing wonderful softness and complexity with notes of sweet earth, roasted nuts and dark fruits. Silky and smooth and very Latour with tell-tale flavours of tar and smoky gravel. Quite mature, Cellar potential: Now - 2020. Bottle label is aged.

A blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 7.5% Cabernet Franc. This has a ripe blackberry, violet tinged nose that is perhaps lacking the clarity and vigour that it often shows at this stage. A touch of seashells become apparent in the glass. The palate is full-bodied, quite sinewy comparative to other Saint Juliens with good concentration and purity of fruit with no signs of under-ripeness. The Langoa 2007 has a persistent finish with good depth and focus with blackberry and cedar to the fore. Very fine, as usual. Tasted April 2008 Score: 90/91 Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2008

Pineapple, fig and honeysuckle on the nose. Rich, oily texture on the palate with strong flavours of apple and pears.full-bodied, crisp and intense

Bramble, raspberry, cassis, toasted oak and floral aromas. full-bodied, layered with black cherry and currant. Well coated tannins andnotes of liquorice

This iconic red is dark and leathery on the nose with hints of forest floor, blackberry, black cherry and brable fruits. Dark fruit on the palate accented by bright cherryspice and pepper. Decant for several hours to allow wine to integrate perfectly.

An elegant earthy pinot from Santa Barbara. Full of summer fruits such as strawberry and raspberry. Mouth watering acidity with a touch of spice.