17+/20 JR
2021 Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru, Les Millandes 6x75cl
From a great vineyard abutting the grand cru of Mazis-Chambertin, here is elegance and dynamism in a wine with sumptuous layers of morello cherry, fresh herbs, and tempered by a delightful freshness and complexity. One to provide intense drinking pleasure over the next 10 to 15 years.
£565 / Case£94.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Boekenhoutskloof, Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek 6x75cl
"Deep crimson, pure and fragrant. Firm, deep, pure cassis Cabernet: intensity allied to freshness. Refined. There's a hint of chocolate but also a light leafy fragrance. Deep and chewy on the finish.... Power without heaviness. Rich and long. Needs time for the tannins to slim down but the fruit is gorgeous in this big style. A suggestion of dark-chocolate at the very end." 17+ pts., Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
£170 / Case£28.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 le Clos du Caillou, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Safres Rouge 6x75cl
"90% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre. Aged 18 months in foudres. Organic. Cask sample.
Reticent nose with just the semblance of dark and red fruit. Palate rich and intense, the fruit concentrated, the tannins powerful and long. Freshness on the finish. Clearly built for ageing." 17+ pts., www.jancisrobinson.com
£210 / Case£35 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2021 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 6x75cl
Duty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, La Perriere 6x75cl
This wine comes from a great vineyard scattered with small stones and abutting the grand cru of Mazis-Chambertin. It creates a very elegant and dynamic wine with delicious layers of morello cherry and fresh herbs that are tempered by a delightful freshness and complexity. A wonderful example to be savoured over the next 10 to 15 years.
£505 / Case£84.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Alter Ego, Margaux 6x75cl
This exuberant, fruit-driven delight is a near 50/50% assemblage of cabernet sauvignon and merlot with a dash of petit verdot and shows great purity with a structure slightly exceeding those of previous vintages. Therefore, a perfect drinking claret and one quite comfortable spending some good years in your cellar.
£304 / Case£50.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur