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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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| WHITE | 2022 | 1 case | Pieropan - Soave 'La Rocca' | 75cl | £140 per case of 6 | Pieropan Soave 'La Rocca' 2022 / 1 case / 75cl £140 per case of 6 |
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Tasting NotesThe southwest-facing vineyard of ‘La Rocca’ takes its name from the adjacent medieval castle and fortress (‘La Rocca’) and is planted at 200-300 metres above sea level. The soils here are unique in Soave, comprising a limestone outcrop (the same soil as in Valpolicella Classico). Pieropan feels that these soils are perfect for ripening Garganega and, as a result, make ‘La Rocca’ exclusively from this variety. First released in 1978, ‘La Rocca’ was the first example of single vineyard Soave, and it has become a definitive symbol of quality and tradition in the region. Vines are spur pruned and cordon trained and 50 years old.------"The only oak-inflected cuvee at the estate. Aged in 100% used tonneaux, both French and Slavonian. Superb aromas of pistachios, peaches and dried mangoes. Broad and expansive, yet funneled into a vortex of tension by freshness that sublimates any sense of obvious power. A wonderful expression of a warmer vintage that suits perfectly this compelling site. 96 points." James Suckling, May 2023, JamesSuckling.com |
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| RED | 2022 | 5 cases | Tenuta San Guido - Guidalberto | 75cl | £195 per case of 6 | Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2022 / 5 cases / 75cl £195 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2022 | 2 cases | Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia | 75cl | £1,250 per case of 6 | Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2022 / 2 cases / 75cl £1,250 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The tannins are gentle and integrated even now, while still in barrel, and it provides a striking contrast with many 2022s from this corner of Tuscany, where concentration is the byword. Sassicaia is able to retain acidity even in the hottest summers, and the balsamic and butterscotch notes are beautifully balanced by rosebuds, lavender, red cherries, rosemary, fennel, charred sandalwood and tomato leaf. The frame is in place, and the density offset by a soft textural caress. Sample taken from three barrels, final wine to be shipped in a few months, after a dry vintage helped by a few rains here just before harvest. 40% new oak for ageing, Carlo Paoli director. 2030 -2050. 96 points." Jane Anson, Sep '24------"The Tenuta San Guido 2022 Bolgheri Sassicaia reveals a beautiful fruit profile with fresh blackberry, tart cherry and Mediterranean tones of blue rosemary blooms and lavender sachet. I tasted this wine several times over the course of a few months, and it has already shown a happy evolution coming into slow focus like the faint colors that emerge from a Polaroid photograph. Indeed, the bouquet appeared more closed just a short while ago. The wine's strongest suit is its elegantly streamlined mouthfeel and its contained 13.5% alcohol content. These qualities add to the silky cleanness of the mouthfeel and the accessible freshness of this vintage. I am confident that this bottle will improve with time. It requires patience. 97+ points" Monica Larner, RobertParker.com |
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| RED | 2023 | Ornellaia - Le Volte dell'Ornellaia | 75cl | £105 per case of 6 | Ornellaia Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2023 / / 75cl £105 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2023 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia is a total delight. Fresh, aromatic and vibrant, Ornellaia's Sang-ovese-based blend delivers the goods in an affordable package. A burst of bright, red-toned fruit opens first, fol owed by scents of tobacco, cedar and dried herbs. This classy, polished red is very nicely done. There's a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend these days, and it works quite well. 2024-2029. 90 points." Antonio Galloni, Dec '24------"A blanket of crushed rose petals on the opening beats, good lift and freshness here, love the raspberry fruits. This is a great value entry to the Ornellaia range, and more appealing than many Super Tuscans that are many times the price - a real buy, and one of the secrets of Tuscany in my opinion. Earthy, spicy, fruity, fresh, neutral barrels for 10 months. Lighter bottle as of this 2023 vintage. 92 points." Jane Anson |
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| WHITE | 2023 | 2 cases | Pieropan - Soave 'Calvarino' | 75cl | £105 per case of 6 | Pieropan Soave 'Calvarino' 2023 / 2 cases / 75cl £105 per case of 6 |
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Tasting NotesThe Calvarino vineyard is in the northwest zone of the Soave Classico area and has been owned by the Pieropan family since 1901. It takes its name, 'little Calvary,' from the steep slope and the difficulty this presents in working the vineyard. Planted with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave, its basalt soil is typical in this part of Soave. The vines are organically farmed, aged between 30 and 60 years and planted 200 to 300 metres above sea level at a density of 3,000 vines per hectare |
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| WHITE | 2023 | 2 cases | Pieropan - Soave 'La Rocca' | 75cl | £145 per case of 6 | Pieropan Soave 'La Rocca' 2023 / 2 cases / 75cl £145 per case of 6 |
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Tasting NotesThe southwest-facing vineyard of ‘La Rocca’ takes its name from the adjacent medieval castle and fortress (‘La Rocca’) and is planted at 200-300 metres above sea level. The soils here are unique in Soave, comprising a limestone outcrop (the same soil as in Valpolicella Classico). Pieropan feels that these soils are perfect for ripening Garganega and, as a result, make ‘La Rocca’ exclusively from this variety. First released in 1978, ‘La Rocca’ was the first example of single vineyard Soave, and it has become a definitive symbol of quality and tradition in the region. Vines are spur pruned and cordon trained and 50 years old. |
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| RED | 2023 | Tenuta San Guido - Guidalberto | 75cl | £275 per case of 6 | Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2023 / / 75cl £275 per case of 6 |
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| RED | 2023 | Tenuta San Guido - Le Difese | 75cl | £125 per case of 6 | Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 2023 / / 75cl £125 per case of 6 |
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