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We specialise in historic vintages of fine claret, buying directly from Bordeaux since 1969. We have exceptional stocks of mature vintages, some originally purchased from us and privately stored, others bought from the cellars of collectors, Oxbridge Colleges and similar institutions.
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No minimum order. All prices exclude carriage and UK VAT. Wines listed 'IB' (in bond) exclude UK duty. All wines offered subject to confirmation of stock availability, condition and price, E&OE. Full terms & conditions.
| WHITE | 2023 | 3 cases | La Val - Finca Arantei Albarino | 75cl | £185 per case of 12 | La Val Finca Arantei Albarino 2023 / 3 cases / 75cl £185 per case of 12 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2023 Arantei comes from the vineyard that names the wine, a selection of Albariño from the 26 hectares of 37-year-old vines planted in pergola on alluvial soils from the Miño River with clay that deliver fruit-driven and balanced wines. It has 12.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.35 and 6.9 grams of acidity. It fermented with indigenous yeasts; 10% of the wine matured in new 500-liter French oak barrels with no bâtonnage of the lees, 10% matured in used 300-liter French oak barrel with bâtonnage, and the rest was kept in tank with the lees for eight months. The oak is super subtle, and the wine is not tropical at all—it's serious, austere and just a little balsamic. 20,187 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2024. 91 points." Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate------"Intense nose of citrus, oyster shells, sea salt and a touch of honey. Pretty concentrated and salty, with bright, tangy flavors. Drink now. 92 points." James Suckling, Sep '24 |
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