• Château Margaux

    Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2012

    • Margaux
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    WOW! An absolute masterpiece! Deep ruby red. The nose is incredibly aromatic, complex and layered, with notes of blackcurrant, tobacco, oak, cherry and a bit of smoke. On the palate, this wine is pure elegance, with a perfect balance of acidity, tannins, and concentrated flavours of blackberry, cassis, and plum. The wine has an energy that slowly releases in your mouth and a long and sweet finish that just won't quit.

  • Château Figeac

    Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2017

    • Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    A masterpiece that will leave you swooning with pleasure! The rich, velvety texture of this wine is a true delight, with a deep ruby colour. The nose is a tantalising mix of earthy aromas and fruity notes, with a subtle mineral freshness that keeps things lively. On the palate, the wine unleashes a symphony of flavours, with dark berries and exotic spices giving way to a lingering finish that's both smooth and full-bodied. This wine captivates your senses, making it the perfect choice for any special occasion.

  • Château Latour

    Grand Vin Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000

    • Pauillac
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    The iconic 2000 vintage presents a deep, dark color, with a nose of ripe black fruits, tobacco, and earthy undertones. The palate is opulent and complex, featuring layers of dark fruit, leather, and well-integrated tannins. A truly remarkable Pauillac, showcasing depth and finesse.

  • Masseto

    Toscana 2007

    • Toscana
    • Italy
    • 5/5.0

    Wow! A masterpiece of depth, complexity, and sophistication! It has a deep, opaque ruby colour and perfumed floral notes of violet, black fruit, cassis, black cherry, hints of chocolate, herbs, subtle vanilla, and toasty oak notes. The plush, full-bodied palate features flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, vanilla, cedar, and graphite, all beautifully integrated. Firm yet ripe tannins balance seamlessly with fruit, oak, and acidity to create a memorable and long finish. Simply outstanding!

  • Chateau Palmer

    Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé) 1982

    • Margaux
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    Wow! This is a legendary masterpiece! It’s complex, luscious, bold and velvety. Deep, ruby in colour, it has a complex bouquet of dark fruit, leather, and hints of tobacco. The palate is rich and velvety, with layers of flavour that unfold with every sip, revealing a wine that's both powerful and elegant. The wine's tannins are refined and perfectly balanced, providing a beautiful and a luxurious and lingering finish!

  • Château Mouton Rothschild

    Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000

    • Pauillac
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    This exquisite 2000 vintage boasts a rich, dark hue, with a nose of blackberry, tobacco, and forest floor. The palate is opulent and complex, featuring dark fruit, well-structured tannins, and a touch of minerality. A truly iconic Pauillac, showcasing depth and finesse.

  • Harlan Estate

    Red 2015

    • Napa Valley
    • United States
    • 5/5.0

    This is the Pinnacle of Perfection
The colour is a dense purple.
On the nose you get rich notes of blackberries, truffle, and cigar box.
The palate is full-bodied with powerful tannins, as well as complex and elegant layers of plum, dark berries, mocha, licorice and hints of vanilla.
The Finish is monumentally lengthy, with notes of spiced oak.

  • Chateau Palmer

    Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé) 2012

    • Margaux
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    Elegant, complex, and memorable. With a deep, luscious colour, the nose is an enticing mix of dark fruit, vanilla, and hints of spice, leading to a palate that's both silky and complex, with layers of flavour that unfold with every sip. The wine's tannins are firm yet refined, providing a structure that's both powerful and elegant. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a lasting impression.

  • Château Mouton Rothschild

    Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2010

    • Pauillac
    • France
    • 5/5.0

    This outstanding 2010 vintage exhibits a dense garnet hue, with a nose of ripe black fruits, truffle, and pencil shavings. The palate reveals layers of dark fruit, leather, and well-integrated tannins. A concentrated, classic Pauillac with a long, harmonious finish.

  • Ridge Vineyards

    Monte Bello 2015

    • Santa Cruz Mountains
    • United States
    • 4.9/5.0

    Flamboyant And Floral Nappa Bordeaux Blend Deep garnet in colour
On the nose you get a beautiful fragrant tapestry of black currant, cedarwood, oak and clove.
On the palate tannins dance alongside notes of blueberries, graphite, and tobacco, with amazing freshness, ultimately leading to a lingering embrace of dark fruits.

  • Tenuta San Guido

    Sassicaia 2000

    • Bolgheri Sassicaia
    • Italy
    • 4.9/5.0

    This iconic 2000 vintage boasts a deep, dark hue, with a nose of black fruits, tobacco, and earthy undertones. The palate is opulent and complex, featuring layers of dark fruit, leather, and well-integrated tannins. A truly remarkable Sassicaia, showcasing depth, finesse, and the essence of Bolgheri.

  • Waterford Estate

    The Jem 2015

    • Stellenbosch
    • South Africa
    • 4.9/5.0

    Possibly one of the best and most sophisticated wines I have ever enjoyed. It’s a masterclass of how you take eight very different grape varieties and masterfully blend them into a true superstar wine. Rich, dark, ripe cherry, prunes, leather, earthy tones, a bit of spice, soft acidity, everlasting and most elegant tannins. A real treat!

  • Joseph Drouhin

    Beaune 1er Cru 'Clos des Mouches' 2018

    • Beaune 1er Cru 'Le Clos des Mouches'
    • France
    • 4.9/5.0

    This wine is an epic masterpiece! Deep red ruby-garnet colour. The nose is a magnificent tapestry of ripe cherries and blackberries, intertwined with floral notes of violet and rose as well as some sublte smokey oak aromas. On the palate, it opens up to rich red and black fruit, just the right touch of earthiness, a hint of licorice, as well as beautifully balanced refreshing acidity and silky yet intense tannins. The finish is super long.

  • Veuve Clicquot

    La Grande Dame Brut Champagne 2008

    • Champagne
    • France
    • 4.9/5.0

    For me, one of the all time great champagnes - complex and elegant! La Grande Dame is a symphony of depth and elegance. On the nose it unveils layers of baked apple, pear, apricot, lemon and delicate floral notes that gracefully weave into a rich tapestry adorned with hints of toasted brioche, vanilla and toasted almond. On the palate, it delivers an orchestra of finely tuned bubbles that play a harmonious melody with the vibrant acidity and complex flavours, culminating in a luxurious and lingering finale.

  • Château Mouton Rothschild

    Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2015

    • Pauillac
    • France
    • 4.9/5.0

    Elegant, decadent & hedonistic! Glistening with a deep ruby hue, the nose is a seductive medley of black cherry and ripe plum, while the palate unleashes a generosity of luscious fruit. The wine is energetic, with a plush texture, a tapestry of luscious fruit and velvety tannins. The finale crescendos to a symphony of cherry and plum, providing a lingering and opulent finish. A true masterpiece of a wine!

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