Vintage Red Wine
From the very good 1995 vintage, this lovely Italian red wine scored 86/100 points from Wine Spectator is richly fruity, pure, medium-bodied and has charm and a thick, unctuously-textured palate. Drink now - 2035. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 1995 vintage and scoring 85/100 Parker points, "The 1995 Vacqueyras is a masculine, medium to full-bodied, spicy, Provencal herb-scented and flavored wine with good fruit, body, and spice." Drink now - 2034. A super anniversary gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a wooden presentation box with three wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer & drip stopper) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 1996 vintage ands coring 86/100 by Tom Cannavan, "Very dense and opaque purple/crimson. Closed, but more fragrant, sweeter nose. Good blueberry fruit, quite aromatic with violet scents but also meaty notes. Good, rich blackberry fruit on the palate and very drying tannins. Some vanilla flavour and more character." Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the good 1998 vintage and scoring 85/100 by Jean Marc Quarin, this stunning Claret displays a dark attractive ruby colour and a black raspberry alluring bouquet with fleshy flavours that caress the palate. Drink now - 2033. A perfect gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This super red wine from the very good 1998 vintage scored 93/100 Parker points, "The 1998 Shiraz Eight Songs (named for the production of Eight Songs for a Mad King, the story of King George III) is a sensational effort. It boasts a black/purple color as well as muscular, full-bodied flavors that make a huge impact on the palate. The abundant black currant and blackberry fruit are intermixed with notes of new oak, minerals, and pepper. Long and layered, with multiple flavor dimensions, it is a powerhouse blockbuster.this Shiraz.possesses supple tannin, full body, outstanding density and purity, and a low acid, plump finish." Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 1998 vintage, this deep ruby/purple rich red wine has notes of sweet red cherries, kirsch and flowers. It has great depth and is soft-textured and full-bodied. Drink now - 2034 This vintage wine comes with with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 1999 vintage amd scoring 90/100 points from Wine Spectator, this is an outstanding Bernoota, made from a 50/50 blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Very deep crimson colour with crimson mauve hue. On the nose, aroma of liquorice, vanilla, violets over a ripe plum end note. The palate is impressive, with distinct flavours of blackpepper, blackberry and blackcurrant. Excellent length, with the blackpepper remaining in the background. Fine grained tannins perfect balance, followed by very long blackpepper and blackcurrant aftertaste.his is an exquisite multidimensional wine outrageously rich, wonderfully textured and full bodied with a cascade of fruit and glycerine that melt on the palate. Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 1999, this stunning red wine offers a dark ruby/purple colour, a moderately intense nose of cassis, and soft, nicely concentrated flavours with light tannin in the finish. Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 1999 vintage, this stunning wine is a very forward, ripe, richly scented, lush burgundy that has plenty of fruit and soft tannins. Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2000 vintage, this lovely red wine is soft, fruity and cherry-scented. It is medium ruby-coloured and is deliciously fruity with a smooth finish. Drink now - 2034. A delicious present. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2000 vintage, this second wine from Chateau Lagrange scored 90/100 by Tom Cannavan, "The second wine of 3rd growth Lagrange is a very vibrant purple/crimson in colour, with quite a cedary, gamy quality on the nose and some meaty, dark coffee and tobacco too. On the palate the fruit is submerged for now in toasty, chocolaty, rich and Porty character, though there is a cherry freshness. The finish is quite powerful, with dry tannins and a raft of grippy acids." Drink now - 2037. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2000 vintage and scoring 87-8/100 Parker points, this super medium bodied red wine is firm and concentrated with toasty, smoky aromas and flavours and has a long fruity finish. Drink now - 2032. A delicious present. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the good 2001 vintage and scoring 87-91/100 Parker points,"A sleeper of the vintage, the opaque purple-colored 2001 (a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and 20% Petit Verdot) reveals terrific notes of plums, black currants, smoke, licorice, and camphor. The wine is medium-bodied, with sweet tannin, and a long, concentrated finish. This is an estate that needs to be taken seriously. An intriguing aspect to Belle-Vue is the high percentage of Petit Verdot used in the final blend, 20% in 2001 and 12% in 2000. The wine is aged on the lees and bottled unfiltered." Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the good 2001 vintage and scoring 88/100 Parker points, "One of the two finest estates of Moulis (the other being Poujeaux), Chasse Spleen’s large vineyard is planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. The ripe, generous 2001 is a chunky, fleshy, deep ruby/purple-colored effort revealing good body, moderate tannin, and an earthy, black currant fruitiness offering notions of minerals and tree bark. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring to shed its substantial tannin, and drink it over the following decade." Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined presentation box with four wine accessories (including a corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 88-90/100 Parker points, "The 2003 Rollan de By exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with fat, fleshy fruit flavors, good delineation, soft tannin, low acidity, and a long, heady finish. A sleeper of the vintage" Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2004 vintage and scoring 89/100 Parker points, "Fonplegade’s new American owners are pumping enormous resources into this long-forgotten terroir/chateau, and the results are increasingly impressive. The 2004 boasts a deep ruby/purple color along with a sweet perfume of black fruits, crushed rocks, flowers, and spicy oak. It is medium-bodied with rich fruit, sweet tannin, and enough structure to suggest it will benefit from 2-3 more years of bottle age. It should drink nicely for 12-15 years." Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This stunning wine from the very good 2004 vintage is spicy, ripe, full-bodied and full-flavoured Bordeaux claret has plenty of extract and a smooth dry finish. Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2004 vintage, this second wine from Chateau Pichon Longueville scored 88/100 by Wine Spectator and has plenty of fruit and freshness with tannins soft as silk and hints of plum and sweet stone fruits. Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 90/100 points from Wine Enthusuast, "Ripe, elegant wine, balancing fresh currant and red plum fruits against a mineral, dry structure. The acidity, the pure fruits and the solid tannins all work harmoniously together." Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 90/100 Points by Wine Enthusiast, "A full, firm, ripe wine that shows considerable style and richness. There are fine, dusty tannins, masking the full-bodied black fruits, licorice flavors, and a firm, smooth aftertaste." Drink now - 2036. A delicious present. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 86+/100 Parker points, "Deep ruby/plum/purple, with more sweetness to its fruit than normal, the 2005 Fourcas Hosten displays minerality, earth, spice, blackcurrants, and touches of oak and forest notes. This medium-bodied wine should continue to drink well for at least a decade or more." Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 89/100 Parker points, " This Second wine displays ripe, black plumy fruits on the nose with boysenberry and a touch of fig. Good definition but perhaps a little overdone? Very ripe entry on the palate – pure and supple, good acidity and corpulent - the Merlot quite strong with an elegant smooth finish." Drink now - 2035. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 88/100 Parker points, "Reminiscent of a mini-Grand Puy Lacoste with its cassis fruit, attractive aromatics, lush, sweet, medium-bodied flavors, and inky/ruby/purple color, the 2005 Tour St.-Bonnet sells for a fraction of the price of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste." Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 20050 vintage, this stunning Claret is a darkly coloured red wine with a great full body. Tasting of chocolate and caramel with a long length. Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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This lovely red wine from the outstanding 2005 vintage exhibits a dark ruby colorr, plenty of wood in the nose, and silky smooth tannins, Drink now - 2032. An amazing gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points, "Looking first at the classic 2005 Gigondas, it has a beautiful core of fruit to go with textbook Saint Cosme tar, licorice and toasted spice. Made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre that saw no destemming (this estate never destems) and in older tanks and concrete, it’s aging beautifully, has medium to full-bodied richness, a great mid-palate and enough chewy tannin on the finish to keep it going strong for another decade." Drink now - 2033. A lovely gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a slik lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage, this lovely red wine is intensely coloured with a huge bouquet of red and black fruits, spicy new oak and an intriguing earthy, terroir character. Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage, this medium to dark ruby-coloured wine reveals a demure, black fruit-based aromatic profile and a foursquare, tight personality. It is highly extracted, concentrated, and powerful, with a masculine character. Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 88/100 Parker points, "The Guillemot 2005 Savigny-les-Beaune Les Serpentieres. (which represents by far the majority of their acreage) offers a surprisingly brisk nose and snappy palate impression of sour cherry, cherry pits, wood smoke, and citrus oils. Pithy and clean as a whistle, with a long, lean finish of tart red fruit and fruit pits, pungent smokiness, orange zest and wet stone, this is not a wine for those who want cuddly Pinot with love handles!" Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 91-3/100 Parker points "The 2005 Shiraz 1928 is opaque purple-colored with an expressive bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, mineral, violets, tar, blueberry, and blackberry. This is followed by a medium-to full-bodied wine with gobs of ripe fruit, spicy black fruit flavors already exhibiting complexity, a harmonious personality, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish." Drink now - 2034. The vines for this wine were planted in 1928. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2006 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points, "The late-released 2006 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne Haut-Coustias is a blend of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and 20% Grenache. Its dark ruby/purple hue is followed by aromas of crushed rocks, red and black fruits, licorice, and garrigue. Deep, long, rich, and full-bodied, it is just as concentrated and fruity as the 2007s." Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2006 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker points, "A real sleeper and a brilliant wine from the oldest vines of the estate is the 2006 Rasteau Cuvee Prestige. This wine is clearly dominated by its Grenache, with notes of chocolate, kirsch, licorice, as well as pepper and spice. The wine has great fruit, full body, and a sumptuous texture. Totally irresistible." Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2006 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points "The 2006 Shiraz/Viognier (6%) is a crowd pleaser. Dark ruby-colored, aromatically the nose receives uplift from the Viognier component. Aromas of smoke, plum and blueberry are enticing and lead to a full-bodied wine with a smooth texture, ripe flavors with depth, and a long finish. This hedonistic effort can be enjoyed now but will blossom with another 1-2 years of bottle age." Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the very good 2007 vintage and scoring 86/100 Parker Points, "Elegant, luscious, herbaceously-tinged red and black currant fruit is found in this light to medium-bodied 2007. Drink this charmer over the next several years." Drink now - 2034. A luxurious gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker Points, "Even better is the outstanding 2007 Cotes du Rhone Roaix Les Crottes. This sleeper of the vintage (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) has a dark ruby/purple color and loads of cassis and black raspberry fruit, with licorice, lavender, and other white flowers in the intense aromatics. The wine is full-bodied, deep, and an amazing effort" Drink now - 2034. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker Points, "As for the equally deep ruby/purple-colored 2007 Seguret Grande Reserve, this wine has much more licorice and more depth and body, but displays a similar aromatic and flavor profile. It is broad, expansive, and voluptuously textured, with stunning depth and richness. This is about as good as Seguret can be and actually competes with wines that are much more costly. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.." Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2009 vintage and scoring 87/100 by Wine Enthusiast,"Wood-influenced aromas set the scene, with the wine's toast character partnered with ripe red fruits and taut acidity." Drink now- 2033. This red wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2009 vintage, this lovely red wine exhibits a nose of black cherry and ginger. It is fruity, creamy and mouth-filling on the palate and finishes with refined tannins, sweet dark cherry, and continued hints of spice. Drink now - 2033. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2009 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points,"This is another over-achieving estate that tends to produce wines with lots of intensity and structure. This wine certainly has the formidable intensity one expects from Charmail, but the tannins are silky smooth and the result is the sexiest Charmail to date. An opulent, even voluptuously textured wine, full-bodied and dense purple in color, it is a seductive blend of 47% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered and came in with natural alcohols of 14%. The low acidity, plush fruit and silky tannins all suggest drinking this over the next decade. It is another sleeper of the vintage". Drink now - 2032. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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From the outstanding 2009 vintage and scoring 90/100 Gilbert & Gaillard points, "Dark hue with crimson highlights. Profound nose marrying dark fruit and notes of graphite with a toasted oak touch after swirling. On the palate, wonderful texture and almost velvety tannins. Crunchy fruit that lingers on and on. The finish offers up a delicious treat." Drink now - 2035. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.
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