The Wines
2019 Tenuta Tignanello (Antinori), Chianti Classico, Marchese Antinori Riserva 6x75cl
"Beautiful aromas of roses and other flowers, together with cherries and orange peel. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that spread across the palate. Bright and long. Succulent and fine. Drink now. [02/05/2022]" 94 pts, James Suckling, https://www.jamessuckling.com/
£156 / Case£26 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 Cordier Pere et Fils, Saint-Veran, En Terre Noire 6x75cl
£130 / Case£21.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Cru 6x75cl
£3,400 / Case£566.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2019 Chateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
£125 / Case£20.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2019 Penfolds, Bin 128 Shiraz, Coonawarra 6x75cl
"A regional style aged exclusively in French oak hogsheads (24% new), the 2019 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz hints at cracked pepper and cedar on the nose, backed by deep, plummy fruit and brighter notes... of red raspberries. It's medium-bodied (almost light, by Penfolds's standards), framed by silky tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. Drinkable now, it has at least a decade of longevity ahead of it." 91 pts., Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com
£108 / Case£18 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2021 Dupre Goujon, Cote de Brouilly, L’Heronde 6x75cl
"Wow - what a wine. Crafted fro fruit grown on the Côte de Brouilly's famous pavé bleu (decomposed granite), the Lieu dit l'Héronde is so opened and expressive already, aromatic with raspberry and... black cherry fruit, hints of violets, spice, and on the palate it shows fabulous intensity and structure. Such a powerful wine, very much a Baby Hermitage lookalike, if there is such a thing. And what a back palate- stunning length, and such mineral linearity on that lingering finish. A Superstar, undoubtedly." (Mr.Wheeler tasting note)
£125 / Case£20.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2009 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Cinquieme Cru 12x75cl
£795 / Case£66.25 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Chateau Canon Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
The 2020 Canon is a wine of mind-blowing purity and nuance. It has been nothing less than thrilling on the three occasions I have tasted it so for. Intensely saline and chalky, the 2020 possesses... spellbinding finesse and nuance. Red-toned fruit, crushed rocks, white pepper, rose petal and mint all come alive in the glass, buttressed by clean saline notes that extend the mid-palate into the finish. There is simply nothing like great Canon. And the 2020 is unquestionably a great Canon.
100 pts, Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
£800 / Case£133.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2016 Ben Glaetzer, Amon Ra, Barossa Valley 6x75cl
"Dramatic, intense and powerful, the 2016 Amon Ra Shiraz recalls the 2004 in its youth, crammed with layers of fruit, complex, savory elements and rich, velvety tannins. It's full-bodied,... characterized by notes of grilled meat, espresso, black olive, cassis, vanilla, baking spices and an undercurrent of loamy earth. Yes, it's unapologetically big and bold, the product of a warm, sunny climate and ripe grapes, but it does show a sense of decorum, restraint and elegance on the long finish." 96 pts., Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com
£335 / Case£55.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2008 Pierre Moncuit, Millesime Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 6x75cl
"Moncuit's Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime shows a different facet of its personality in this version, with lower dosage vis-à-vis the Brut version. Here the flavors are brighter and... more sculpted throughout. Hints of toastiness, almond and tangerine oil add an exotic flair that makes the Extra Brut absolutely beguiling. Lower dosage seems to exalt the minerality and bright acids of the year, while pushing the fruit a bit into the background. Both Brut and Extra Brut bottlings are terrific; choosing among them comes down to personal preference. Dosage is grams per liter. Disgorged November 2020. "
94 pts, Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
£300 / Case£50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2012 Pierre Moncuit, Millesime Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 6x75cl
Powerful and textured, the 2012 Blanc de Blancs from Moncuit follows in the footsteps of the superb 2008 vintage. Opulent on the nose with gorgeous lemon curd on toasted brioche with notes of ... hazelnut, a motif that follows through on the palate. An impressively rich and seductive Blanc de Blancs, and yet there is a gorgeous, minerally spine of acidity. Long and with a glorious future ahead for the next ten years or so.
Mr Wheeler Wine
£265 / Case£44.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2008 Henriot, Cuvee Hemera 6x75cl
"Complexity is the watchword of 2008, reflected by the fact that Alice Tétienne is unable to pick a single ‘leading’ cru to define its characteristics; in fact, the wine boasts both the purity... and luminosity of the Chardonnay village of Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, and at the same time the generosity and latent power of the Pinot Noir which comes from the grand cru of Verzenay. Only disgorged four months previously, the wine is reticent, but only up to a point. One can already discern the seductive marriage of power and elegance which looks set to inform its future. Rapier acidity already sits comfortably with well-upholstered fruit and the combination lends intimations of a long and happy evolution. Disgorged: November 2022. Dosage: 5g/L."
95 points, Simon Field MW, www.decanter.com
£695 / Case£115.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2013 Christophe Pichon, Cote Rotie, Promesse 12x75cl
£312 / Case£26 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2021 Jean-Marc Burgaud, Cote du Py Reserve, Morgon 12x75cl
"The 2021 Morgon Côte du Py is excellent, offering up aromas of cherries, plums and berries mingled with notions of peony, burning embers and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy,... it's seamless and succulent, with melting tannins, lively acids and a long, precise finish. After the richer, more powerful 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages, the 2021 marks a return to a more classically proportioned style, even if Burgaud did a great job of avoiding excess and maximizing the potential of those riper vintages." 93 pts., William Kelley, robertparker.com
£190 / Case£15.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2019 Jean-Jacques Girard, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 6x75cl
"Wine vinified and aged in oak barrels for 14 months. Yellow with golden reflections, shiny, toasted with a great aromatic palette. Complex palate, very aromatic and intense. Of a beautiful material and an incomparable length", domaine-girard.com
£619.98 / Case£103.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2018 Chateau Pichon Baron 2eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 6x75cl
"Suave and sophisticated, the 2018 Pichon Boron is a real heod-turner. Silky, polished tannins wrap oround a core of inky dark red/purplish berry fruit. More than anything else, the 2018 impresses... for its exceptionol balance. All the elements are so impeccably balanced. That will make the 2018 eosy to drink relatively early, olthough my preference would be to leave it in the cellor for the better part of the next decade. Rose petal, spice, blood orange and mint add brightness and perfume on the long, finely-knit finish." 97 pts., Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£700.02 / Case£116.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate 2010 Chateau Cantenac Brown 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 6x75cl
£298 / Case£49.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2019 Chateau d’Yquem Premier Cru Superieur, Sauternes 3x75cl
"For certain, it has a highly-aromatic bouquet that is beguiling in purity, enticing aromas of honeysuckle and saffron, soon joined by camomile, white flowers and orange blossom. It has wonderful... delineation and gains intensity with aeration. The palate is supremely well-balanced with fine bead of acidity. Very harmonious and armed with just the right amount of viscosity, this Yquem is surprisingly understated at first but gains presence, offering irresistible flavours of layers of honey, lemongrass, lemon thyme and orange pith. Yquem is so tempting in its youth, but I feel that this vintage will repay those with the nous to cellar for at least a decade." 98 pts., Neal Martin, vinous.com
£750 / Case£250 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2019 Catena Zapata, Adrianna Fortuna Terrae Malbec, Tupungato 3x75cl
"The 2019 Malbec Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae is made with grapes from parcel 6 of the Adrianna Vineyard, Uco Valley, planted in Gualtallary at a height of 4,400 feet and aged for 18 months in... new and second use French barrels. The pure, intense and precisely judged nose offers delicate fruit such as sweet and sour cherry alongside hints of lavender and violet and faint herbal aromas. It’s relaxed and juicy on the palate with subtle, finely grained tannins and a little chalk. The finish is elongated by fruity flavors. The year helped with the nuanced freshness in this Malbec." 95 pts., Joaquin Hidalgo, vinous.com
£195 / Case£65 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate 2009 Chateau Talbot Saint Julien Quatrieme Cru 12x75cl
£725 / Case£60.42 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2018 Penfolds, Grange, South Australia 6x75cl
"This wine comes with high expectations—as does the vintage. The 2018 vintage across South Australia (and cheekily, we could probably extend the accolade to all of Australia) was excellent. It was... warm, but without incident, and responsible for powerfully ripe, serious wines. Many producers made some of their best wines in this vintage. So here, to the 2018 Grange: there is spiced raspberry, lashings of salted licorice, red curry paste, layers of forest berries, rendered lamb fat and crushed pink peppercorns to start. In the mouth, the tannins close around the fruit with the same polish and seamlessness as the 2008, possibly the 2004? Very different vintages, but there is a textural similarity for me. This is polished and glossy and so very pretty. It contains 3% Cabernet Sauvignon this year, and 69% Barossa, 18% McLaren Vale and the balance from Clare Valley. Each of the regions brings with it its own characteristics. Barossa brings the red dirt, blood, deli meat and rust. McLaren Vale brings the plush purple fruits with a side of meat and licorice. Clare brings the polish, the opulence and the velvet texture. With their powers combined, this is an extraordinary Grange. One of the true greats, which will only get better as it ages." 99 pts., Erin Larkin, robertparker.com
£2,175 / Case£362.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2014 Chateau Beychevelle 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x75cl
“The 2014 Beychevelle has a very comely, pure bouquet with heightened dark cherry, blackcurrant and wilted violet scents rendering it almost more Margaux-like than Saint Julien. The palate is... medium-bodied, svelte in texture with light tannin. It is a nimble Beychevelle, light on its feet with wonderful freshness and tension towards the finish. This is a very well-crafted wine from Philippe Blanc and his team, a St. Julien that is nimble on its toes.” 92 pts., Neal Martin, robertparker.com
£485 / Case£80.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur 2005 Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc Troisieme Cru 12x75cl
£820 / Case£68.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate