2015
2015 Ornellaia, Bianco, Toscana IGT 3x75cl
£750 / Case£250 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Le Chambertin Grand Cru 6x75cl
£1,550 / Case£258.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Vieux Chateau Mazerat, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
“Coming from a single vineyard possessing vines planted in 1947 and composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon with 35% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Vieux Chateau Mazerat opens with... expressive crème de cassis, dark chocolate, charcuterie and plum preserves with hints of incense, Indian spices and cigar box. The palate is big and rich with firm, grainy tannins and a touch of prune character, plus a lively backbone and long earth-laced finish.”
96+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, www.robertparker.com
£500 / Case£83.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Clos de l’Oratoire Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 6x75cl
£165 / Case£27.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Saintayme, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 12x75cl
£150 / Case£12.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Thann Clos Saint Urbain Pinot Gris Grand Cru, Rangen 6x75cl
"Harvested at ripe 15% potential alcohol, the golden-yellow 2015 Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain shows the purity and flintiness of its terroir combined with an unreal freshness for the... 2015 vintage. On the palate this wine is exploding with tension. It is lush and vibrant, round and structure." 94-95 pts., Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com
£315 / Case£52.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Pol Roger, Sir Winston Churchill 6x75cl
"A strong effort in a less-acclaimed vintage, Pol Roger's newly released 2015 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill opens in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, ripe orchard fruits and dried white flowers... mingled with hints of honeycomb, freshly baked bread and anise. Medium to full-bodied, vinous and concentrated, with bright acids, chalky structuring extract and a pinpoint mousse, this inherently rather rich, gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age. Stylistically, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day version of the 1985." 94+ pts., William Kelley, robertparker.com
Duty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2015 Catena Zapata, Adrianna Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec, Uco Valley 3x75cl
£385 / Case£128.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Domdechant Werner, Hochheimer Domdechaney Riesling Auslese, Rheingau 6x75cl
"Opening with concentrated and ripe fruit as well as honey flavors on the nose, the 2015 Rheingau Riesling Hochheimer Domdechaney Auslese is a lush, generous and piquant though not very precise or... stimulating Auslese. It is very sweet and shows piquancy and grip but doesn't have the precision and elegance found in the finest Auslesen." 90 pts., Stephane Rheinhardt, robertparker.com
£150 / Case£25 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, Brune Et Blonde 12x75cl
"96% Syrah, 4% Viognier. Aged for 36 months in oak barrels, of which 50% are new.
Velvety tannins, excellent black-fruit clarity, well-integrated oak and a touch of floral lift to finish. Modern, perfumed, precise and lengthy. Very satisfying and typical." 17 pts., Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
£500 / Case£41.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Delas, Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine des Grands Chemins 12x75cl
"Brilliant ruby. Spice-tinged red/blue fruits, succulent flowers and smoky minerals on the highly perfumed nose. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated boysenberry and bitter cherry... flavors that become sweeter on the bock half. The dark berry note lingers strongly on the spicy, sharply focused finish, which is shaped by smooth, even tannins. " 92 pts., Josh Raynolds, vinous.com
£265 / Case£22.08 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron, Pauillac 12x75cl
"Deep, thick crimson. Fresher than Les Tourelles. Racy and lively and a bit inky and polished. Lots of structure." 17 pts., Jancis Robinson
£365 / Case£30.42 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur 2015 Luciano Sandrone, Barolo, Vigne 6x75cl
£415 / Case£69.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate 2015 Luciano Sandrone, Barolo, Aleste 6x75cl
£475 / Case£79.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Pol Roger, Brut Vintage 6x75cl
“Full, generous and voluptuous’ is how 5th generation family member Hubert de Billy describes the 2015 vintage of Pol Roger. Having decided against declaring 2014, the house was far from anxious... about the flamboyant 2015 season, which managed somehow to combine periods of humidity with such intense mid-summer heat that there was almost a drought. Hubert describes the September conditions, however, as ‘a perfect dream scenario’ for harvest and the best fruit from 20 key grand and premier cru villages was earmarked for this wine. Six and a bit years down the track and there is little to challenge such confidence. This is indeed a very fine Pol Roger, finesse, complexity and signature Pol pedigree writ large all over its beaming face. Lively gold with a silver aureole and small, elegant bubbles, the 2015 seduces immediately with its welcoming sunny disposition, spring flowers, citrus fruit and hints of brioche all conspiring in the seduction scene. This is, if anything, accentuated on the palate, with Viennese patisserie, soft honey and hints of frangipane and nougat all tempting the senses. Beneath it all classic Pol Roger harmony, every component playing its part and not a hair out of place. Dignified and regal on the finish, the 2015 manages both to excite with its sheer vivacity and reassure with its composure. Disgorged: September 2021. Dosage: 7 g/L..”
94 points, Simon Field MW, www.decanter.com
£348 / Case£58 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 La Rioja Alta, Vina Arana Gran Reserva, Rioja 6x75cl
Deep, dark crimson colour with an elegant garnet robe. The nose reveals a wide variety of aromas: red fruit, plums, blackberries and blueberries with subtle notes of pastry, coffee, caramel, cedar,... vanilla and cinnamon creating a fruity and balsamic bouquet. Balanced alcohol and acidity on the palate, with polished, supple tannins that contribute to its refined structure and fresh, delicate mouthfeel, as well as a long, lingering finish.
£168 / Case£28 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Fontodi, Flaccianello delle Pieve, Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 6x75cl
£710 / Case£118.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 Kanonkop, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 6x75cl
£210 / Case£35 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2015 La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, Rioja 12x75cl
Viña Ardanza 2015 is a blend of 78% Tempranillo from the La Cuesta and Montecillo vineyards in the Rioja Alta region, and 22% Garnacha from La Perdriza in Rioja Oriental. Here, Garnacha is crucial... for Ardanza’s structure, aromatics and concentration as it comes from vines perfectly set on barren, puddingstone, free-draining soils situated at higher altitudes. Both varietals are harvested and vinified separately, ageing around three years in American oak barrels from La Rioja Alta S.A.’s own cooperage.
As for the vintage, the weather in 2015 has been described as ‘almost perfect’ with it being one of the highest-scoring vintages of the last 10 years amongst critics. It has been compared most closely with the perfect 2010. Canopy development and vine health were in excellent condition throughout the growing season, giving optimal ripening balance that resulted in silky wines with an intensity of fruit, finely tuned tannins; ones superbly poised for extensive aging.
£242 / Case£20.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate