Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée Du Perce Neige
Laurent Ponsots new company is a stage in a wide-ranging project that began four decades ago. In this different format, Laurent Ponsot continues to use his experience, his craftsmanship and his passion to serve the terroir of Burgundy. The company Laurent Ponsot is neither a domain nor a maison: its a state of mind. To create an exceptional wine is the equivalent of designing luxury goods. Haute couture is how we have decided to describe these incredible wines, like unique designer pieces, made even more glorious through our experience and craftsmanship. The freshness and fruity and accessible suppleness of a Bourgogne Blanc make it the perfect introduction to the stunning wines of Laurent Ponsot.
La Torre Macchione IGT Rosso Toscano
A super Tuscan. Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Intense on the nose, with hints of dark pulp fruit, such as blackberry and plum, which blend harmoniously with the spicy tones of pepper and tobacco. The mouth is clean, soft and enveloping, with well-present but never annoying tannins. Excellent persistence. Perfect with meat or mushroom-based pasta or rice dishes.
CHATEAU BEAU-SITE, ST-ESTEPHE
The majority of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend yields a wine with ripe blackcurrant fruit, balanced oak and good structure. A supple style for St. Estèphe showing great freshness of flavour.
Château Les Ormes de Pez Saint-Estephe
A truly serious Bordeaux from the Saint Estephe appellation in the Northern Medoc. Dominated by tannin and acid at the moment, it will fill out to reveal all it's velvety richness in years to come.
Chateau Peymouton Saint Emilion
Chateau Peymouton is a part of the famed Chateau Laroque, situated about 3.5km east of the medieval town of Saint Emilion. When 27 hectares of Chateau Laroque was elevated to Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé status in 1996, the remaining 31 hectares on the property was designated as Chateau Peymounton - a new Saint Emilion Grand Cru. The Chateau Peymouton parcels are situated on the higher part of the property's plateau, where the soil is composed of fine clay over a limestone base. The wine is made by the same team as Chateau Laroque with the same attention to detail. A blend of 72% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an average vine age of 38 years. Deep dark crimson red, with complex aromatics of blue fruit, cigar box, and hints of violets. Very rich and powerful on the palate, with plush, dense, velvety tannins. A complex, richly flavoured Saint Emilion reflecting its Grand Cru status and the warm vintage.
LIONS DE BATAILLEY
Crisp, classic Cabernet aromas of blackcurrant and tobacco lifted with hints of dark cherry and rosemary. A pleasing, measured mid-weight appeal and a freshness that really brings this wine to life. On the palate the primary dark berry and cassis notes are joined by notions of forest floor occasional hints of black pepper then a savoury yet sapid blackcurrant finish. Despite this wines immediate appeal there is also some gentle tannic grip that will ensure it drinks well for a number of years to come.
Cave de Tain Saint Joseph Grand Classique
A delicious Syrah developed from hand picked grapes of vines planted on terraces of granitic sand in Northern Cotes-du-Rhone. Flavours of black fruits and morello cherry are abundant and match fantastically with red meats, game birds or unpasteurized milk cheeses. A true delight.
Château Clos Cantenac Petit Cantenac Grand Cru Saint-Emilion
"Petit Cantenac is part of the 6 hectare Clos Cantenac estate located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation and produces rich, round and supple wines. 2021 is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Charming aromas of bright, ripe redcurrant and red cherry fruit. Vibrant and juicy on he mid-palate with ripe, silky tannins that wrap around a more serious core of crunchy blackcurrant and black cherry with subtle, integrated oak spice. "
CHATEAU MAUVESIN BARTON MOULIS-EN-MEDOC
"Château Mauvesin Barton, nestled within the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, is a venerable estate revered for its commitment to producing exceptional wines. As a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, it stands as a testament to a long-standing tradition of winemaking expertise dating back to the 18th century. The vineyard, characterised by a mosaic of gravelly soils, is ideally situated for cultivating the classic grape varieties of the region. Mauvesin Barton's winemaking philosophy is firmly rooted in sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. The estate emphasises precision and finesse in their viticultural techniques, meticulously caring for the vines to optimise grape quality. The resulting wines are a harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, encapsulating the rich terroir and reflecting the unique characteristics of the estate. With each vintage, Château Mauvesin Barton crafts wines of depth and elegance, displaying a brilliant fusion of fruit-driven flavours, supple tannins, and a graceful structure. Enthusiasts can savour the heritage and excellence of Mauvesin Barton's creations, a true embodiment of the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation."