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There is a little leather and cocoa in the background too, which gives it extra shape and depth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Emilion AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaprice comes from a relatively small vineyard area, with vines around 30 years old, and the style feels very true to that side of Bordeaux – generous in fruit, softer in profile than the Médoc, but still with enough structure and savoury detail to keep it feeling properly claret-like. The élevage is measured rather than flashy too, with most of the wine kept in stainless steel and a smaller portion aged in older French oak, which helps preserve the fruit while adding a little polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/slow-cooked-beef-chilli-with-black-beans-smoked-paprika-and-lime\" title=\"Slow-cooked beef chilli with black beans, smoked paprika and lime\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlow-cooked beef chilli with black beans, smoked paprika and lime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/braised-red-cabbage-with-lentils-and-roasted-onions\" title=\"Braised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBraised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57345953071477,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8cf6f329-4c08-4185-a651-7d56df1bb441.jpg?v=1783527637"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-valois-pomerol-2018-pomerol-aoc","title":"Château De Valois, Pomerol, 2018, Pomerol (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rich, polished Pomerol with plum, liquorice and soft, lingering tannins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in the glass. The nose leans into ripe plum and red-berry fruit, with a touch of raisined richness, cedar and liquorice. On the palate it is generous and layered, with juicy black fruit, supple tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine balanced rather than heavy. There is real depth here, but it stays smooth and composed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomerol AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e92pts - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau de Valois sits in one of Bordeaux’s most sought-after small appellations, where Merlot tends to lead and texture matters as much as power. The estate was once part of the wider Figeac holdings, and today remains in family hands under the Leydet family. That feels reflected in the wine itself – it is very much in the Pomerol mould, with plush fruit, softer contours and a more immediate generosity than many Left Bank claret styles, but still enough structure to feel serious.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/barbecue-duck-with-sticky-berry-glaze\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barbecue duck with sticky berry glaze\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbecue duck with sticky berry glaze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/braised-red-cabbage-with-lentils-and-roasted-onions\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Braised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBraised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347937862005,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c7f33c10-17cd-4700-9fea-38617825971f.jpg?v=1783852480"},{"product_id":"clinet-by-clinet-2020-pomerol-aoc","title":"Clinet, 'By Clinet', 2020, Pomerol (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA plush, polished Pomerol with dark plum fruit, cocoa, spice and a long, velvety finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby in the glass. The nose leans into ripe black plum, blackberry and dark cherry, with touches of cocoa, spice and a faint floral lift. On the palate it is supple and generous, with silky tannins, plenty of dark fruit and enough freshness to keep it balanced rather than heavy. Smooth, layered and already very appealing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePomerol AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMerlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e92pts - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Clinet is one of the best-known names in Pomerol, and By Clinet gives a more immediate, approachable way into that world. Pomerol at its best is often about texture as much as power, and that is very much the appeal here: dark fruit, velvet rather than austerity, and a style that feels unmistakably Right Bank.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/slow-cooked-beef-chilli-with-black-beans-smoked-paprika-and-lime\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Slow-cooked beef chilli with black beans, smoked paprika and lime\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlow-cooked beef chilli with black beans, smoked paprika and lime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/braised-red-cabbage-with-lentils-and-roasted-onions\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Braised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBraised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347991601525,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f56edc0a-ef98-415e-a79e-ad6d5b5adceb.jpg?v=1783852627"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-2004-saint-julien-aoc","title":"Château Léoville Barton, 2004, Saint-Julien (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic Left Bank claret with cassis, cedar, tobacco and the kind of structure that has made Léoville Barton such a benchmark in Saint-Julien.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet in the glass. 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This is a mature claret, but it still carries plenty of shape and authority.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Julien AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJancis Robinson – 17\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator – 89 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeal Martin – 91 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wine Doctor – 91 points\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLéoville Barton is one of the great traditional names of Saint-Julien, and one of the few classed-growth estates in Bordeaux still held by the same family for generations. 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The palate is dry, smooth and generously fruited, with bright citrus acidity bringing lift and definition to its soft berry flavours. Lightly rounded in texture but crisp through the finish, this is an elegant, quietly savoury rosé with plenty of easy-going charm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e12%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Haut-Rian was founded in 1988 by Michel and Isabelle Dietrich, who came from winegrowing families in Alsace and Champagne before settling among the rolling vineyards surrounding the medieval village of Rions. Their daughter Pauline took responsibility for the estate in 2019 and now works alongside her husband William, continuing the family’s particular fondness for fresh, precise whites and rosés. This Bordeaux Rosé is made entirely from Merlot, with the grapes pressed almost immediately and fermented at a cool temperature to preserve their delicate colour and bright summer-fruit character. The estate’s varied parcels and limestone-influenced soils bring freshness to the wine, while a longstanding commitment to biodiversity and sustainable farming reflects the family’s determination to protect the land for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/pan-fried-trout-with-dill-parsley-and-lemon-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/goat-s-cheese-pea-and-mint-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Goat’s cheese, pea and mint tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoat’s cheese, pea and mint tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/chickpea-fennel-and-orange-salad-with-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chickpea, Fennel and Orange Salad with Herbs\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChickpea, Fennel and Orange Salad with Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57454759379317,"sku":null,"price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/F2FB506C-EBEC-45E4-8C08-773D800B6A07.jpg?v=1785515130"},{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-tempo-d-angelus-2024-bordeaux-aoc","title":"Château Angélus, ‘Tempo d’Angélus’, 2024, Bordeaux (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA polished, modern Bordeaux from the team at Château Angélus, combining juicy dark fruit with violets, gentle spice and beautifully supple tannins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby with youthful purple glints, opening with ripe cherry, blackberry and plum alongside violet, subtle pepper and a touch of cedar. Merlot gives the palate plenty of juicy, generous fruit and a smooth, velvety texture, while Cabernet Franc brings freshness, perfume and a gently savoury, spicy lift. Fine tannins and bright acidity keep everything poised, leading into a persistent finish of dark berries, flowers and restrained oak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e91 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e91 Points – Vinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTempo d’Angélus was created in 2019 under the direction of Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal as a more immediately approachable introduction to the world of Château Angélus. The fruit comes from clay and limestone slopes around Castillon-la-Bataille and Sainte-Colombe, just a few kilometres from Saint-Émilion, from parcels acquired specifically for this Bordeaux bottling. In 2024, Merlot dominates the blend, bringing ripe fruit and velvety texture, while a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc adds floral perfume, freshness and spice. Made with the same attention to detail as the estate’s more prestigious wines, Tempo is deliberately styled to offer Bordeaux depth and polish without demanding years in the cellar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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The palate is generous but finely controlled, with ripe dark fruit wrapped around firm, polished tannins and a lively freshness that keeps the wine elegant rather than heavy. Gentle notes of tobacco, graphite and integrated oak add complexity, leading into a long, savoury finish of cassis, dark cherry and spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganic, Biodynamic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points – Vinous\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e93 Points – Terre de Vins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau La Gurgue sits in the heart of Margaux, with ten hectares of vines rooted in deep gravel and coarse sand over limestone, including parcels surrounded by some of the appellation’s most celebrated vineyards. The estate is owned by Claire Villars-Lurton and shares the expertise and facilities of neighbouring Château Ferrière, with both properties embracing organic and biodynamic viticulture. The 2019 was vinified parcel by parcel using natural yeasts and gentle extraction before spending 12 months divided between French oak barrels and ovoid concrete vats. It is an approach designed to preserve Margaux’s perfume and finesse while allowing Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure and dark-fruited character to shine through.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, with ripe cassis and red berry fruit held together by finely shaped tannins and fresh acidity. Subtle notes of tobacco, spice and gently toasted oak add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. There is an attractive suppleness here that makes it approachable relatively young, while still carrying the structure you would expect from Saint-Julien. The finish is clean, fresh and quietly persistent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Julien AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate – 87–89\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 88\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Neal Martin – 88\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJancis Robinson – 16\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eConnétable Talbot is not simply a younger sibling created to follow a Bordeaux fashion – it was one of the Médoc's earliest second wines, first produced in the 1970s. It comes from Château Talbot, the Fourth Growth estate whose great sweep of vines occupies a single block on the gravelly plateau of Saint-Julien beside the Gironde. There is a pleasing historical connection in the name too: Château Talbot itself is named after John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury and Constable of France, who was defeated at the Battle of Castillon in 1453, bringing the Hundred Years' War close to its end. Today Connétable benefits from the same increasingly rigorous vineyard selection as the grand vin, but is deliberately styled to show Saint-Julien's elegance in a more immediately approachable form. The 2022 is a 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot blend, vinified in stainless steel and matured entirely in barrel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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The palate is juicy and generous, the Merlot bringing a lovely suppleness while fine, ripe tannins provide enough structure to remind you firmly that this is Pauillac. Cherry and cassis are joined by touches of cedar, marzipan and gentle tobacco as the wine opens in the glass. Fresh acidity keeps everything beautifully balanced, preventing the ripe 2019 fruit from becoming heavy. The finish is long and elegant, leaving lingering notes of dark chocolate and spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePauillac AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 66% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate – 89\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Neal Martin – 88\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePastourelle de Clerc Milon has rather more character behind its name than the usual notion of a Bordeaux 'second wine'. Château Clerc Milon is a Fifth Growth Pauillac estate acquired by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1970, but Pastourelle itself first appeared with the 2009 vintage and was not released under its own name until 2015. 'Pastourelle' was a form of sung medieval poetry and also became the name of a figure in the quadrille, neatly linking the wine to the pair of dancers that have adorned Clerc Milon's label since 1983. Those dancers were inspired by an intricate gold, enamel and pearl miniature once owned by Catherine II of Russia. The wine comes from the same 41-hectare estate as Clerc Milon itself, but is intended to show a rounder, more immediately approachable expression of its Pauillac origins. In 2019 that character is particularly evident, with Merlot making up two-thirds of the blend and lending generosity and suppleness to the more structured Cabernet varieties.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/classic-rustic-duck-parmentier\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic rustic duck parmentier\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic rustic duck parmentier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/wild-mushroom-and-taleggio-risotto\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wild mushroom and taleggio risotto\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild mushroom and taleggio risotto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/provencal-stuffed-tomatoes-with-herbed-rice\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Provençal stuffed tomatoes with herbed rice\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvençal stuffed tomatoes with herbed rice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57557716992373,"sku":null,"price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d7660d62-2289-43b5-a48e-4f0c9bec1dd1.jpg?v=1790335961"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-pagodes-de-cos-2020-saint-estephe-aoc","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel, Pagodes de Cos, 2020, Saint-Estèphe (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll the exotic charm of Cos d’Estournel in a more approachable guise – plush, polished and unmistakably Saint-Estèphe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry layered with violet, black tea and a touch of sweet spice. The palate is generous and velvety, offering ripe cassis and dark berry fruit wrapped in fine, supple tannins. Notes of liquorice, tobacco, dark chocolate and gentle oak emerge beneath the fruit, bringing plenty of complexity without sacrificing freshness. There is real richness here, but also the structure and savoury edge characteristic of Saint-Estèphe. Long and poised on the finish, with dark fruit, spice and tea lingering beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Estèphe AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck – 94\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePagodes de Cos takes its name from one of the most extraordinary sights in Bordeaux. Cos d’Estournel’s founder, Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, developed a thriving trade with India during the nineteenth century and became so fascinated by the East that he crowned his Saint-Estèphe estate with its now-famous pagodas, earning himself the nickname the ‘Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe’. Pagodes de Cos was created in 1994, but rather than simply being whatever fruit does not make the grand vin, it comes from its own clearly identified parcels within the Cos vineyard, where the vines average around forty years old. The 2020 combines Cabernet Sauvignon’s cassis, freshness and structure with a generous helping of Merlot for softness and breadth, creating a wine that offers a wonderfully accessible introduction to the distinctive, slightly exotic style of this celebrated Second Growth estate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/slow-braised-beef-goulash-with-sweet-paprika-and-caraway\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Slow-braised beef goulash with sweet paprika and caraway\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSlow-braised beef goulash with sweet paprika and caraway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/roast-squash-blue-cheese-and-caramelised-onion-galette\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast squash, blue cheese and caramelised onion galette\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast squash, blue cheese and caramelised onion galette\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/lentil-and-walnut-stuffed-onions-with-rosemary-and-red-wine-gravy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lentil and walnut stuffed onions with rosemary and red wine gravy\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLentil and walnut stuffed onions with rosemary and red wine gravy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57568375964021,"sku":null,"price":61.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d7e68701-0a6e-41e1-b838-2fdf83653c59.jpg?v=1790336013"},{"product_id":"chateau-durfort-vivens-2019-margaux-aoc","title":"Château Durfort-Vivens, 2019, Margaux (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA thrillingly pure Margaux – Cabernet-led, beautifully perfumed and given a distinctly modern edge by biodynamics and amphora ageing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby with a beautifully expressive nose of blackcurrant, blackberry and red cherry, lifted by violets, rose petals and a touch of sweet spice. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably graceful, with ripe dark fruit framed by fine, powdery tannins and a bright seam of freshness. Notes of liquorice, tobacco, cocoa and subtle mineral character add complexity as the wine opens. There is real depth here, but never heaviness, with the Cabernet Sauvignon bringing precision, tension and classic Margaux perfume. The finish is long, silky and composed, leaving dark berries, floral notes and delicate spice lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003cem\u003eVegetarian, Organic, Biodyamic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBettane + Desseauve – 99\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate – 96\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 96\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 95\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous – 95\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 95–97\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Durfort-Vivens may carry the historic title of Second Growth from the 1855 Classification, but there is nothing particularly old-fashioned about the way Gonzague Lurton approaches it today. The estate has become one of Margaux’s great advocates for biodynamic viticulture, with both organic and Demeter biodynamic certification in place since the 2016 vintage, while an extraordinary collection of clay amphorae now plays an important role alongside traditional oak. For the 2019, an emphatically Cabernet-led blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot was matured for 18 months, with two-thirds in new oak barrels and one-third in TAVA amphorae. That combination is central to the modern Durfort-Vivens style: the polish and structure expected of a classified Margaux, but with striking freshness, purity and a wonderfully transparent expression of its gravel soils.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/venison-loin-with-blackberry-juniper-and-red-wine-sauce\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Venison loin with blackberry, juniper and red wine sauce\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVenison loin with blackberry, juniper and red wine sauce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/roast-beetroot-goat-s-cheese-and-caramelised-shallot-wellington\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast beetroot, goat’s cheese and caramelised shallot Wellington\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast beetroot, goat’s cheese and caramelised shallot Wellington\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-celeriac-with-puy-lentils-braised-shallots-and-peppercorn-jus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast celeriac with Puy lentils, braised shallots and peppercorn jus\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast celeriac with Puy lentils, braised shallots and peppercorn jus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57568401916277,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ae074581-9bf3-47e2-b94b-3ff41f3a2a82.jpg?v=1790336075"},{"product_id":"chateau-pavie-aromes-de-pavie-2019-saint-emilion-grand-cru-aoc","title":"Château Pavie, Arômes de Pavie, 2019, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sumptuous taste of the Pavie style – dark, velvety and powerful, but with enough freshness and mineral lift to keep everything beautifully poised.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep, almost opaque purple-garnet in the glass, with an intense nose of blackberry, blackcurrant and ripe plum joined by liquorice, sweet spice and a touch of chocolate. The palate is full and generously textured, with succulent black fruit wrapped in smooth, densely woven tannins. Hints of graphite, tobacco, caramelised oak and dark cocoa add richness, while a fresh mineral edge keeps the wine lively despite its impressive concentration. There is plenty of power here, but the texture remains polished and remarkably supple. The finish is long and velvety, with blackberry, liquorice and savoury spice lingering beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 65% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 94\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wine Independent – 94\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck – 94\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJancis Robinson – 16.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eArômes de Pavie offers a fascinating way into the world of Château Pavie without simply behaving like a scaled-down version of the grand vin. The 2019 comes from 13.5 hectares of vines averaging around fifty years old, giving it considerably more pedigree than the phrase ‘second wine’ might suggest. Merlot takes the lead, bringing plush black fruit and breadth, while Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon contribute perfume, freshness and structure. After fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats and malolactic fermentation in barrel, the wine spends 18 months ageing in an equal split of new and one-year-old oak. The result captures much of Pavie’s trademark richness and intensity, but is deliberately shaped to become approachable earlier – a generous, polished Saint-Émilion with serious substance behind it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/barbecue-duck-with-sticky-berry-glaze\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barbecue duck with sticky berry glaze\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbecue duck with sticky berry glaze\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/chestnut-mushroom-pithivier-with-a-dressed-green-salad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chestnut mushroom pithivier with a dressed green salad\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChestnut mushroom pithivier with a dressed green salad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-celeriac-with-puy-lentils-braised-shallots-and-peppercorn-jus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast celeriac with Puy lentils, braised shallots and peppercorn jus\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast celeriac with Puy lentils, braised shallots and peppercorn jus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57568415580533,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ec50a41e-85a6-41f3-aded-abc7fabdba97.jpg?v=1790337104"},{"product_id":"chateau-giscours-2005-margaux-aoc","title":"Château Giscours, 2005, Margaux (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMature Margaux from a great Bordeaux vintage – silky, fragrant and beautifully evolved, with cassis, truffle and cedar wrapped in fine, polished tannins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep garnet moving gently towards brick at the rim, with a complex, mature nose of blackcurrant, blackberry and dried cherry layered with cedar, tobacco, truffle and dried violet. The palate remains impressively fresh, with dark berry fruit joined by liquorice, cocoa and savoury spice as the wine opens. Two decades of bottle age have softened the tannins into a fine, silky framework while retaining the structure and poise of Cabernet-led Margaux. Earthy, leathery and gently toasted notes now sit comfortably alongside the remaining fruit, bringing considerable depth without overwhelming its elegance. Long and composed on the finish, with cassis, woodland and spice lingering beautifully.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 95\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 95\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJane Anson – 94\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRobert Parker, Wine Advocate – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Giscours has roots stretching back to 1552, but its defining chapter came during the nineteenth century when Jean-Pierre Pescatore invested heavily in the property and recruited the gifted agriculturalist Pierre Skawinski to transform both vineyard and cellar. Their work helped secure Giscours its place as a Third Growth in the 1855 Classification. The 2005 captures the estate at a particularly exciting moment and in one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated vintages. A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, it was harvested between 22 September and 6 October, macerated for 35 days and matured for 12–15 months in French oak, half of it new. Now with two decades of maturity behind it, the combination of deep gravel soils, Cabernet structure and the generosity of the 2005 vintage has developed into that wonderfully complex meeting point of fruit, perfume and savoury maturity that makes aged Margaux so compelling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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The palate is rounded and approachable, with fresh fruit at its centre and gentle tannins providing enough structure without becoming heavy. A touch of blackcurrant and dried herbs adds classic Bordeaux character through the middle. Fresh acidity keeps the wine balanced and versatile at the table. Smooth and quietly savoury on the finish, with ripe fruit and gentle spice lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Les Hauts de Gadet occupies around 24 hectares of elevated vineyard land in the northern Médoc, close to Saint-Estèphe and Château Sociando-Mallet, with views towards the Gironde Estuary. Its vineyards sit on a mixture of gravel, clay and limestone, soils that offer both drainage and enough water retention to help the vines ripen steadily through Bordeaux’s long growing season. The vines average around 35 years old, giving the estate a solid foundation of mature vineyard material. 'Château Clément' offers a straightforward route into Bordeaux Rouge – less about prestige and classification, and more about the region’s enduring knack for producing balanced, savoury reds that work brilliantly at the dinner table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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Long, composed and refined on the finish, with dark berries, tobacco and cedar gradually fading.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Émilion AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 90\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 88\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuide Hachette des Vins 2016 – 1 Star, Vin très réussi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFalstaff – 87\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Haut-Simard sits just south of Saint-Émilion on soils combining limestone, sand and veins of clay. The estate passed to the Vauthier family in 2008, bringing it into the same orbit as the legendary Château Ausone and prompting extensive replanting and investment in the vineyard. Haut-Simard is planted at an unusually dense 12,600 vines per hectare, encouraging competition between the vines and helping to concentrate the fruit. The 2012 was made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, fermented in concrete before ageing for around twelve months in French oak, with approximately 30% new barrels and much of the remainder having previously held a vintage of Ausone. More than a decade on, that combination of ripe Right Bank fruit, limestone freshness and careful élevage has evolved into a wonderfully savoury, mature Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/classic-rustic-duck-parmentier\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic rustic duck parmentier\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic rustic duck parmentier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/roast-beetroot-goat-s-cheese-and-caramelised-shallot-wellington\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast beetroot, goat’s cheese and caramelised shallot Wellington\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast beetroot, goat’s cheese and caramelised shallot Wellington\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-celeriac-with-puy-lentils-braised-shallots-and-peppercorn-jus\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast celeriac with Puy lentils, braised shallots and peppercorn jus\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eoast celeriac with Puy lentils, braised shallots and peppercorn jus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57634586984821,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"chateau-calon-segur-le-marquis-de-calon-segur-2020-saint-estephe-aoc","title":"Château Calon Ségur, 'Le Marquis de Calon Ségur', 2020, Saint-Estèphe (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA plush, polished second wine from one of Saint-Estèphe’s great estates – blackcurrant, plum and graphite with silky tannins and a cool, minty finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby-purple in the glass, with generous aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and ripe plum layered with graphite, cocoa and a touch of spearmint. The palate is rich and rounded, with dark fruit at its core and smooth, finely integrated tannins giving the wine plenty of shape without the sternness sometimes associated with young Saint-Estèphe. Notes of redcurrant, spice and subtle toasted oak build through the middle, while fresh acidity keeps the richness firmly in check. There is real depth here, but also an appealing suppleness that makes it much more approachable than the grand vin at the same age. Long and savoury on the finish, with cassis, graphite and cool mint lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Estèphe AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e54% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames Suckling – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator – 90\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Marquis de Calon Ségur is not simply a lesser selection of the grand vin, but a deliberately different expression of the estate, with its parcels identified separately from the outset and a greater emphasis on Merlot for a rounder, more immediately seductive style. The vineyard lies on deep Quaternary gravel over clay on the northern edge of Saint-Estèphe, overlooking the Gironde, and the fruit is harvested by hand before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel. The wine is then aged for around seventeen months in barrel, approximately 30% new. Its name recalls Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur, the eighteenth-century 'Prince of Vines', whose celebrated affection for Calon gave the château its enduring heart emblem. The 2020 combines that Saint-Estèphe structure with unusually plush fruit, making it a particularly accomplished second wine in its own right.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/classic-rustic-duck-parmentier\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic rustic duck parmentier\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic rustic duck parmentier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-pasta-bake\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and thyme pasta bake\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and thyme pasta bake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/lentil-and-walnut-stuffed-onions-with-rosemary-and-red-wine-gravy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lentil and walnut stuffed onions with rosemary and red wine gravy\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLentil and walnut stuffed onions with rosemary and red wine gravy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57634604089717,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/0DFCBDE2-3C7F-404C-ABA3-327E981114DA.jpg?v=1791823839"},{"product_id":"chateau-cantenac-brown-brio-de-cantenac-brown-2019-margaux-aoc","title":"Château Cantenac Brown, 'BriO de Cantenac Brown', 2019, Margaux (AOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolished Margaux with plenty of charm – ripe red and black fruit, cedar and herbs wrapped in supple tannins and a fresh mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby in the glass, with inviting aromas of red cherry, plum and bramble fruit layered with cedar, tobacco and subtle wild herbs. The palate is generous and supple, combining ripe fruit with finely shaped tannins and a lovely sense of freshness. Touches of spice, new leather and gentle oak add complexity without overwhelming the fruit. A cool mineral note underneath gives the wine tension and keeps its richer side beautifully controlled. Smooth and persistent on the finish, with dark berries, cedar and savoury spice lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaux AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e48% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter – 91\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni – 90\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBriO was created in 2001 as the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, the distinctive Margaux estate whose Scottish origins stretch back to 1806, when John Lewis Brown acquired the property. 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The palate is rich and silky, with Sémillon bringing generous sweetness and weight while Sauvignon Blanc provides the freshness needed to keep everything beautifully balanced. Notes of apricot, citrus peel and honey develop through the middle, with a subtle nutty complexity beginning to emerge with age. Despite its sweetness, there is plenty of acidity underneath, preventing the wine from ever feeling heavy. Long and finely poised on the finish, with candied fruit, citrus and gentle spice lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSauternes AOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVertdeVin – 90–91\/100, 15.5\/20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Promesse de Rabaud-Promis' is the second wine of Château Rabaud-Promis, one of the Premier Crus of Sauternes in the historic 1855 classification. Produced since 2008, it draws principally on fruit from the estate’s younger vines or parcels not selected for the grand vin, giving a more immediately approachable expression of the château’s style. The estate occupies around 33 hectares on the slopes of Bommes, where gravel and clay soils meet the humid morning air generated by the nearby Ciron and Garonne, creating the ideal conditions for noble rot. That Botrytis cinerea concentrates the grapes’ sugars, acidity and flavour, producing the extraordinary combination of richness and freshness that defines good Sauternes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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The palate is crisp and lively, with Sauvignon bringing citrus freshness while Sémillon adds a little roundness and breadth. Muscadelle contributes a delicate floral lift, giving the wine more aromatic interest without becoming overtly perfumed. There is a clean, juicy quality through the middle, with enough texture to make it versatile at the table. Fresh and uncomplicated on the finish, with citrus and tropical fruit lingering behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEntre-Deux-Mers (AOC)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e11.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBastion de Camerac comes from Château La Tuilerie du Puy, a Regaud family property overlooking the Dropt Valley in the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers. The estate has been in the same family since 1616, with Michaël Regaud taking the reins in 1996 after gaining winemaking experience in California. Its vineyards sit on the rolling clay-limestone country typical of this part of Bordeaux, and the domaine has placed increasing emphasis on biodiversity, sustainable farming and agroecological measures, earning HVE certification. Cuvée Tradition Blanc is the fresher face of the estate, built around Bordeaux’s classic white varieties and aimed squarely at purity, citrus fruit and easy drinkability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... 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