Mixed Offering of Modern Classics
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Price In Bond |
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Château d'Yquem, 1er Cru Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Notes: There is no doubt that, even in the context of the recent bevy of fine vintages for the wines of this region, 2001 stands apart as something quite extraordinary. As good as the sweet wines of 1997 were, as sweet and hedonistic the results of the '03 harvest, the '01s are utterly complete, with more of everything that defines greatness in Sauternes. This is the wine that our children's children will be drooling over…and silently thanking their long-expired relatives for having squirreled some away.
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2017-2040 |
6x75cl |
£1,380.00 |
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| 2001 |
Château d'Yquem, 1er Cru Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Notes: There is no doubt that, even in the context of the recent bevy of fine vintages for the wines of this region, 2001 stands apart as something quite extraordinary. As good as the sweet wines of 1997 were, as sweet and hedonistic the results of the '03 harvest, the '01s are utterly complete, with more of everything that defines greatness in Sauternes. This is the wine that our children's children will be drooling over…and silently thanking their long-expired relatives for having squirreled some away.
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2015-2040 |
12x37.5cl |
£1,380.00 |
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"This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its
place among the most legendary vintages of the past,
and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. 100
points." Robert Parker
"I scored it a perfect 100 points…. Yquem is in a class by itself.
If it were possible to give a wine more than 100
points, this would be a candidate. This is the
greatest young Yquem I
have ever tasted from bottle". James Suckling in
The Wine Spectator
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Wine |
Drink dates |
Case size |
Price In Bond |
| 2004 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes, Paul Avril, Southern Rhône, France
Notes: How can a wine that is analytically so similar to another taste so very different? Both the 2004 and 2003 Clos des Papes are just over 15% alcohol and have similar levels of acidity and yet this is less sumptuous than its immediate descendant, with more apparent structure and focus. Which is better? Horses (again!) for courses, but it will be fascinating to compare the two in the years to come. Parker marks this wine 93-95 and the 2003 97.
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2013-2025 |
12x75cl |
£300.00 |
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| 2004 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos des Papes, Paul Avril, Southern Rhône, France
Notes: You won't have heard much about this white Rhône, but then not much is ever said about white Rhône wines at all, which is a shame because a number of them are quite brilliant. White wines make up just 6 percent of the volume of Châteauneuf production and this is among the finest. Part of the brilliance here is about texture. With oaked wines, one often gets a creaminess imparted by the wood. Here the creaminess is all fruit, cantering across the tongue like a rogue peach. Aromas and flavours of orange and citrus flowers nigh-on overcome the senses. This has power and massive concentration. Drink young for the fruity stage, or old for the nuts.
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2009-2016 |
12x75cl |
£282.00 |
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"Clos des Papes has always been one of
the appellation's reference point wines…the
wines are brilliant." Robert Parker in Wines of
the Rhône
Valley
"…the Avrils have
had considerable success with their white wines."
Robert Parker in Wines of the Rhône Valley
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2003 Vintage Port
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Talking of modern classics…We still have cases
remaining of a number of these wines, from a vintage
that, for the first time in several "declarations"
(those years in which vintage port is made; usually
two or three vintages in a decade) is constructed
along the lines of the Parthenon: classically sturdy
and with the ability to stand the test of time! Think
no more what to lay down for boys born in '03; the
best of these ports will be fabulous to drink over
much of their lifetimes!
"Samples of the young wines show the latest declared
year to be outstanding."
James Suckling in The Wine Spectator
"…it was clear from these purple essences that
vine-growing and wine-making skills are increasing
every year in port country." Jancis
Robinson from
her Purple Pages
Click here
for our 2003 Vintage Port Offer
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