{"title":"Fine Wine from France","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Château Lagrange, France | The Perfect Bottle\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/180628_LAGRANGE_0180_2048x2048.jpg?v=1694690398\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ae1737;\"\u003eChâteau Lagrange, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance is arguably the most important wine producing country in the world when it comes to fine wine, and the country with which most other wine producing countries measure themselves. Romans were responsible for planting vines across France and the Catholic Church played a big part in keeping winemaking traditions alive across France in the Middle Ages. At the end of the 18th century, the vine louse phylloxera caused significant disruption to the French wine industry, as it did to most of the world, but recovery had started by the beginning of the 19th century with the replanting of vineyards and grafting of European vines onto American rootstocks. In 1935, France’s famous appellation system was introduced in an effort to protect names of French wines and guarantee their quality and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance has a wide range of climates, from the cool and marginal Champagne in the north, to the abundantly sunny Alsace in the east, and the warm and dry Rhone Valley in the south. France has an equally wide range of soil types, from the chalk in Chablis, to the gravels of Medoc, and the flint of the Central Vineyards of the Loire. Wine styles range from the world’s finest sparkling wines, to some of the world’s finest white-, red- and sweet wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Grape Varieties \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of grape varieties, several of the world’s most famous reach their arguably finest potential in France, including but not limited to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. For more information about the grape varieties in France see either the \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eFamilies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e or the \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eSub Regional overviews.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance has a number of classication systems (and rules) that vary from region to region. Some consistent, some not. For ease in explaining the importance (or otherwise) of the specific classification, we have generally located that discussion in the region or sub region in which it is most relevant. Also we have not discussed every classification, only those that have most relevance to the consumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Regions and Sub Regions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance has ten major wine producing regions, but in terms of fine wine there are four regions which are significant, these are Bordeaux, Burgundy (including Chablis), Champagne, and the Rhone Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Alsace and the Loire Valley, also have some fine wines of note, and as such, these six regions are the ones which we have chosen to focus on. We also offer the finest rose wines from Provence in southern France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regions of France we focus on are as follows. Just click on any of the links below to find the regions, sub regions and our selections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/alsace\"\u003eAlsace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/bordeaux-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/bordeaux-left-bank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux Left Bank\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/bordeaux-right-bank-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux Right Bank\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/burgundy-cote-de-beaune\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurgundy Cote de Beaune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/burgundy-cote-de-nuits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurgundy Cote de Nuits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/chablis\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChablis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/champagne\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChampagne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/loire\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoire Valley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/rhone-valley\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhone Valley (which includes both the Southern and Northern Rhone)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/northern-rhone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/collections\/southern-rhone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Rhone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ch-margaux-1st-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2016","title":"Ch. Margaux, 1st Growth Grand Cru Classe, Margaux, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite a long history among the Frist Growths of Bordeaux, Margaux languished in inconsistency – often eclipsed by Chateau Palmer – through the 1960s and 1970s. This all changed – quickly and rather dramatically – with the arrival of the Mentzelopolous family in 1977. Even the 1978 vintage was a vast improvement, and things escalated from there on. Since the 1982 and 1983 vintages Chateau Margaux contends more than comfortably with the other First Growths. Not to rest on its laurels, Margaux has continued investment in vineyards and winery to improve even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes considered the most Burgundian of the great Bordeaux – indeed even called the “Musigny of Bordeaux” despite more than 80% Cabernet Sauvignon – Chateau Margaux boasts great aromatic charm and a gracefulness rarely achieved in Bordeaux. This does not negate its richness and ability to age to great advantage for decades. Dare we call Margaux “feminine” these days? If so, she is one fabulous dame!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the fruit for the Grand Vin is from vineyards surrounding the chateau, especially priced is fruit from the Enclos and Puch Sem Peyre plots of 80-year-old vines at the peak of the plateau. The Grand Vin is usually made up of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and soupcons of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in a combination of oak and stainless steel and is followed by ageing in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-24 months. A large part of barrels derives from the Chateau’s own cooperage on the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of delicate perfume and pristine aromatics, Chateau Margaux has a lightness of touch and elegance truly unique to the region, yet with a full and structured body, layers of complexity and purity of fruit.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eMargaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot \u0026 1% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479717526,"sku":"MAMARG16","price":649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-margaux-1st-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2016-33429076246678.jpg?v=1704909250"},{"product_id":"ch-palmer-3rd-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2016","title":"Ch. Palmer, 3rd Growth Grand Cru Classe, Margaux, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough classified as 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth in the 1855 classification, Chateau Palmer is thought by many to be producing wines of 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth quality. Palmer is named after the first English owner, Major-General Charles Palmer, in the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury, and has for many years been shoulder to shoulder with Chateau Margaux in producing the best wines of the commune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalmer is unusual in the high proportion of Merlot (from fabulously located, very old vines) in the blend, combined with equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and more than a dash of Petit Verdot. The historical care taken in the vineyard continues today with the adoption of biodynamics and plot-by-plot winemaking. Obviously, the terrain suits this mix as Palmer retains power with its renowned finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply a stunning expression of the Margaux terroir, to this day Palmer remains in the highest stratum of wine quality in the Bordeaux region. It is a wine often of first growth standard, especially in top years.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Palmer Grand Vin is sourced from the estate’s best vineyards located on the plateau directly behind the chateau. Vine age varies from 40 to 70 years old, and the blend is usually made up of 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Fermentation is in conical stainless-steel tanks with indigenous yeast – each  variety and parcel is fermented separately. Finally, the Grand Vin is aged in 60-70% new oak for 20-22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of velvety and rich texture, full body, complexity and precision, above all it has purity and is thought by many to be of First growth quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eMargaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot \u0026amp; 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e2023 - 2050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot \u0026 6% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479750294,"sku":"MAPALM16","price":359.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-palmer-3rd-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2016-34869205139606.jpg?v=1704908890"},{"product_id":"ch-palmer-3rd-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2010","title":"Ch. Palmer, 3rd Growth Grand Cru Classe, Margaux, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough classified as 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth in the 1855 classification, Chateau Palmer is thought by many to be producing wines of 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth quality. Palmer is named after the first English owner, Major-General Charles Palmer, in the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury, and has for many years been shoulder to shoulder with Chateau Margaux in producing the best wines of the commune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalmer is unusual in the high proportion of Merlot (from fabulously located, very old vines) in the blend, combined with equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and more than a dash of Petit Verdot. The historical care taken in the vineyard continues today with the adoption of biodynamics and plot-by-plot winemaking. Obviously, the terrain suits this mix as Palmer retains power with its renowned finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply a stunning expression of the Margaux terroir, to this day Palmer remains in the highest stratum of wine quality in the Bordeaux region. It is a wine often of first growth standard, especially in top years.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Palmer Grand Vin is sourced from the estate’s best vineyards located on the plateau directly behind the chateau. Vine age varies from 40 to 70 years old, and the blend is usually made up of 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Fermentation is in conical stainless-steel tanks with indigenous yeast – each  variety and parcel is fermented separately. Finally, the Grand Vin is aged in 60-70% new oak for 20-22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of velvety and rich texture, full body, complexity and precision, above all it has purity and is thought by many to be of First growth quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eMargaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2017 - 2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 6% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479783062,"sku":"MAPALM10","price":389.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-palmer-3rd-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2010-33607528153238.jpg?v=1704908895"},{"product_id":"ch-latour-1st-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2009","title":"Ch. Latour, 1st Growth Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 2009","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs Latour the epitome of the great long-lived Cabernet-based red wine? Certainly, the emblematic tower that gives it its name to the Chateau is instantly recognisable on the labels by any Bordeaux fan, and Latour can claim a history dating back to at least 1331.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSituated on soils with clay under the usual gravel, at the very southern end of Pauillac, one might expect a wine boasting some Saint Julien charm rather than the richly-textured wine of tremendous power and concentration that is Latour. The blend always includes 90% or more Cabernet Sauvignon instilling the wine with seemingly bottomless depths of dark berry fruits that make great vintages simply unforgettable vinous memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwned since 1993 by French billionaire Francois Pinault through his Artemis wine investment company, there has been on-going investment in ever-increasing the quality of the wines, from the Grand Vin to second wine ‘Les Forts de Latour’ and third wine ‘Pauillac’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLatour is the first major growth to buck the long tradition of releasing wines en-primeur through Bordeaux negociants. Since 2011 all of Chateau Latour’s wines have been released only when considered ready … perhaps 10 to 15 years for the first wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Latour’s Grand Vin is made exclusively from old vines – averaging 60 years old – from the Enclos vineyard plot behind the estate. The blend always includes 90% or more Cabernet Sauvignon instilling the wine with seemingly bottomless depths of dark berry fruit and an unparalleled tannic structure. Latour is a richly textured wine of tremendous power and concentration which make great vintages simply unforgettable vinous memories. Since 2011 all of Chateau Latour’s wines have been released only when considered ready … usually around 10 to 15 years old for the first wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; 9% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015 - 2080\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"91% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 9% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479815830,"sku":"PALATO09","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-latour-1st-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2009-33230797373590.jpg?v=1704909966"},{"product_id":"ch-mouton-rothschild-1st-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2016","title":"Ch. Mouton Rothschild, 1st Growth Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMouton-Rothschild has a long history with wines having been made on the land since Roman times. In 1853, the estate was acquired by the Rothschild family, but it was not until Baron Philippe took charge of the running of the estate in 1922 that things started to change most importantly with his tireless campaigning for the estates promotion to First Growth status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArguably overlooked in 1855, when the chateau was classified “only” as Second Growth, Baron Phillipe began his “First I cannot be; Second I do not deign to be; Mouton I am” campaign that placed Mouton in everybody’s mind as a deserving First Growth. Eventually promoted to First Growth in 1973 Baron Phillipe changed the song to “First I am; Second I was, but Mouton does not change.” The 1973 upgrade of Mouton-Rothschild to First Growth status is pretty much the only alteration ever to have been made to the 1855 classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1945, Baron Phillipe was also the one to start commissioning artists to design the wine labels – each vintage’s label would bear a different artists work. Artists have over the years included Salvador Dali, Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon. Pablo Picasso designed the label for the 1973 vintage. Baron Phillipe was also the one to introduce chateau bottling in 1924, at the time a true novelty in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e83 hectares of vines are planted with 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and the remainder Petit Verdot. The total production of both the Grand Vin and the second wine (‘Le Petit Mouton’, introduced in 1993) is around 25,000-30,000 bottles. Fermented in oak barrels and maturing for another 22 months in oak barrels, Mouton-Rothschild is often described as being more exotic, flamboyant and sumptuous compared to the other First Growths.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blend of grape varieties, for Mouton’s Grand Vin, varies a little according to vintage conditions and fruit ripeness, but usually includes a Cabernet Sauvignon proportion in the high 70%, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The average age of the vines are around 45 years, but some – from the Baronne Philippine plot – are close to 120 years old. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels and is followed by ageing for around 22 months in 100% new oak barrels. Mouton-Rothschild is often described as being more exotic, flamboyant, and sumptuous compared to the other First Growths, and is a wine of incredible power, opulence, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2022 - 2085\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc \u0026 1% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479881366,"sku":"PAMOUT16","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-mouton-rothschild-1st-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2016-36210193334422.jpg?v=1726322200"},{"product_id":"ch-pichon-baron-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2010","title":"Ch. Pichon Baron, 2nd Growth Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pichon Baron estate was founded in 1694 by Baron Jacques Pichon de Longueville and his wife Therese (the plots of land which were to become Pichon Baron were bought by her father and part of her dowry when she married). In 1850 the property was divided in two. Baron Raoul Pichon de Longueville’s section became the Pichon Baron estate. The second section, belonging to his three sisters, became Pichon Comtesse. A century and a half later the estate was acquired by AXA Millesimes who invested heavily in renovating the whole operation and who have been and are wonderful custodians of this historical estate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePichon Baron is one of Bordeaux’ very best 2\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth estates. 73 hectares of vineyards are located immediately inland from Chateau Latour’s vineyards in the southern part of Pauillac and are planted with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the remainder is Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePichon Baron’s wines are known for being more muscular, tannic and full-bodied - compared with the wines from the Pichon Longueville Comtesse estate on the other side of the road - yet always balanced by the beautiful rich fruit. Very classy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSourced from the oldest vines grown on the estate, Pichon Baron usually a blend of minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and is followed by ageing in 80% new oak barrels for 18 months. Pichon Baron’s Grand Vin is known for being more muscular, tannic, and full-bodied - compared with the wines from the Pichon Longueville Comtesse estate on the other side of the road - yet always balanced by the beautiful rich fruit. These are very classy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e79% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"79% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 21% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479914134,"sku":"PAPIBA10","price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pichon-baron-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2010-33429811298454.jpg?v=1704920223"},{"product_id":"ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2016","title":"Ch. Pontet-Canet, 5th Growth Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rather good quality estate for decades, Pontet-Canet has been on a continual climb up the quality ladder and has taken great leaps in the 2000s. Now fully embracing biodynamics, including horse-ploughed vineyards – which really shows in the wines – roughly two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, and the remainder Merlot with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – which have softened and refined over the last couple of decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe majority of the 78 hectare of vineyards surround the chateau in the south of Pauillac, and are neighbouring Chateaux Mouton-Rothschild and d’Armailhac, close to Pauillac’s border with St-Julien. Owned by the Tesseron Cognac family since 1975, Pontet-Canet continues to perform way above its Fifth Growth status!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePontet Canet’s Grand Vin is a blend of minimum 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The average age of vineyard is 50 years and includes some old vines dating back to the 1940s. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats with indigenous yeast, and is followed by four weeks of maceration, and finally ageing for 16-18 months, in 50% new oak barrels, 35% concrete amphorae, and 15% in older barrels. A wine of great depth, precise and silky tannins, and mineral length, Pontet Canet has rich and succulent fruit and a natural refinement. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc \u0026 2% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479946902,"sku":"PAPONT16","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2016-33430226862230.jpg?v=1704908535"},{"product_id":"ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2015","title":"Ch. 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Owned by the Tesseron Cognac family since 1975, Pontet-Canet continues to perform way above its Fifth Growth status!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePontet Canet’s Grand Vin is a blend of minimum 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The average age of vineyard is 50 years and includes some old vines dating back to the 1940s. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats with indigenous yeast, and is followed by four weeks of maceration, and finally ageing for 16-18 months, in 50% new oak barrels, 35% concrete amphorae, and 15% in older barrels. A wine of great depth, precise and silky tannins, and mineral length, Pontet Canet has rich and succulent fruit and a natural refinement. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc \u0026 1% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692479979670,"sku":"PAPONT15","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2015-33430226665622.jpg?v=1704908538"},{"product_id":"ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2010","title":"Ch. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc \u0026 1% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480012438,"sku":"PAPONT10","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2010-33430226337942.jpg?v=1704908541"},{"product_id":"ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2005","title":"Ch. 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Owned by the Tesseron Cognac family since 1975, Pontet-Canet continues to perform way above its Fifth Growth status!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontet Canet’s Grand Vin is a blend of minimum 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The average age of vineyard is 50 years and includes some old vines dating back to the 1940s. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats with indigenous yeast, and is followed by four weeks of maceration, and finally ageing for 16-18 months, in 50% new oak barrels, 35% concrete amphorae, and 15% in older barrels. A wine of great depth, precise and silky tannins, and mineral length, Pontet Canet has rich and succulent fruit and a natural refinement. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc \u0026 2% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480077974,"sku":"PAPONT05","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pontet-canet-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2005-33430225748118.jpg?v=1704908705"},{"product_id":"ch-cos-destournel-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2016","title":"Ch. 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Located in the southern part of Saint-Estephe, on the border with Pauillac, and thus immediately north of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (directly across the Jalle du Breuil stream).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCos d’Estournel has 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth status, in the 1855 classification, and its modern history starts in the middle of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury when grandchildren of Fernand Ginestet (owner since 1917) – Jean-Marie Prats, Yves Prats and Bruno Prats – took  over ownership and management. It was under their guidance, that the chateau, in 1995, became one of the first to be promoted and sold in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half decades later, the chateau was acquired by French businessman, Michel Reybier, who is still the owner today. Michel carried out a complete renovation of winemaking facilities and cellars, and hired Bruno Prats’ son, Jean-Guillaume Prats, to manage the estate for him. Today, Michel Reybier heads the estate himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 hectares of vineyards are situated on a ridge with southern aspect. The soil is rich in gravel but with a high clay content. The Grand Vin – bold and powerful from a high percentage (usually a little more than two thirds) of Cabernet Sauvignon, with old vine Merlot and a spicing of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – has an intensity and complexity which can easily compete with Pauillac’s finest estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin is crafted from 55-year-old, on average, vines surrounding the estate. The blend varies with vintage conditions but is usually comprised of around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 28% Merlot and the remainder Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Vineyard plots are fermented separately prior to blending, after which ageing takes place in 60% new oak for 18 months. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot \u0026 1% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480110742,"sku":"SECOSD16","price":239.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-cos-d-estournel-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2016-33430670082198.jpg?v=1704911597"},{"product_id":"ch-cos-destournel-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2010","title":"Ch. 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Located in the southern part of Saint-Estephe, on the border with Pauillac, and thus immediately north of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (directly across the Jalle du Breuil stream).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCos d’Estournel has 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth status, in the 1855 classification, and its modern history starts in the middle of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury when grandchildren of Fernand Ginestet (owner since 1917) – Jean-Marie Prats, Yves Prats and Bruno Prats – took  over ownership and management. It was under their guidance, that the chateau, in 1995, became one of the first to be promoted and sold in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half decades later, the chateau was acquired by French businessman, Michel Reybier, who is still the owner today. Michel carried out a complete renovation of winemaking facilities and cellars, and hired Bruno Prats’ son, Jean-Guillaume Prats, to manage the estate for him. Today, Michel Reybier heads the estate himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 hectares of vineyards are situated on a ridge with southern aspect. The soil is rich in gravel but with a high clay content. The Grand Vin – bold and powerful from a high percentage (usually a little more than two thirds) of Cabernet Sauvignon, with old vine Merlot and a spicing of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – has an intensity and complexity which can easily compete with Pauillac’s finest estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin is crafted from 55-year-old, on average, vines surrounding the estate. The blend varies with vintage conditions but is usually comprised of around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 28% Merlot and the remainder Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Vineyard plots are fermented separately prior to blending, after which ageing takes place in 60% new oak for 18 months. Cos is a bold and powerful wine with a sensuous intensity and complexity which is inarguably amongst the Left Bank’s finest.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Estephe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc \u0026 1% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480143510,"sku":"SECOSD10","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-cos-d-estournel-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2010-33430664478870.jpg?v=1704911602"},{"product_id":"ch-montrose-saint-estephe-2016","title":"Ch. Montrose, Grand Cru Classe, Saint Estephe, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontrose is one of the two 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth chateau in Saint-Estephe (the other is Cos d’Estournel). Long considered one of the best estates in Saint-Estephe, located in the eastern end of the commune directly north of the Marbuzet village, and with beautifully ventilated vineyards only 800m from the Gironde River. Construction company Bouygues acquired the estate in 2006 and have invested significantly in the vineyards – defining microclimates and suitability for grape varieties, and in building new cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e68 hectares of vineyards with south-east aspect and deep gravel and clay soils are planted with two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, a little less than one third Merlot, and the remainder Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontrose is known today for its concentration, flesh and depth with a fine tannic structure that ensures most vintages will age for decades. This same balance and fruit concentration also makes Montrose accessible much earlier than other wines from the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is sourced from vineyard plots surrounding the main chateau building, some of which were planted in 1932. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually includes up to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats of varying size, along with malolactic fermentation, and is followed by ageing for around 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontrose is known for its concentration, flesh and depth with a fine tannic structure that ensures most vintages will age for decades. This same balance and fruit concentration also makes Montrose accessible much earlier than other wines from the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Estephe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot \u0026 7% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480209046,"sku":"SEMONT16","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-montrose-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2016-33430713860246.jpg?v=1704909080"},{"product_id":"ch-gloria-saint-julien-2016","title":"Ch. Gloria, Grand Vin, Saint-Julien, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is an unclassified chateau made up of parcels of Classified Growths? – surely the most democratic of Saint-Juliens!  In 1942, Henri Martin, a cooper born in the region, began acquiring plots of vineyards from classed growth properties, including Talbot, Gruaud-Larose and Leoville-Barton. The same year he took over the Gloria property and by the mid 1960s he had 50 ha spread from north to south in the St-Julien appellation. In 1991 he passed away and today Gloria is run by son-in-law Jean-Louis Triaud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloria is usually a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. It matures in a combination of large oak foudres and 50% new small oak barrels, and is one of the great bargains, yet high-quality, Bordeaux, - certainly worthy of inclusion among the Classified Growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is very good Bordeaux at an agreeable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloria is usually a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, with the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and is followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in 30% new oak barrels for around 12 months. Gloria is one of the great bargains, yet high-quality, Bordeaux and certainly worthy of inclusion among the Classified Growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 - 2060\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc \u0026 3% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480372886,"sku":"SJGLOR16","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-gloria-grand-vin-saint-julien-2016-33430758195350.jpg?v=1704911044"},{"product_id":"ch-leoville-poyferre-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2016","title":"Ch. Leoville Poyferre, 2nd Growth Grand Cru Classe, Saint Julien, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the Leovilles have had long, uninterrupted ownerships – Leoville Poyferre has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 1921 – but for a long time, whether deserved or not, was often considered the least attractive sibling; it was not until the late 1970s when Didier Cuvelier took over the reins of the estate, that quality started improving.  And recent decades have seen Poyferre lift its game dramatically with serious investments in cellars and winemaking facilities but also replanting of a large part of the vineyards and is today one of Saint-Julien’s finest 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowth estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80 hectares of vineyards are planted with two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, a little under one third Merlot and the remainder made up of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Later picking of riper grapes, more Merlot in the final blend, and a slightly higher percentage of new oak barrels means that this is known as the softest, most subtle and voluptuous of the three Leoville estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend varies with vintage conditions but is usually comprised of two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little under one third Merlot and the remainder made up of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, and then ageing in 70-80% new oak. Blending doesn’t happen until after the ageing is completed. Later picking of riper grapes, more Merlot in the final blend, and a slightly higher percentage of new oak barrels means that this is known as the softest, most subtle and voluptuous of the three Leoville estates, and a wine of much immediate pleasure as well as very good ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot \u0026 2% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480438422,"sku":"SJLEOP16","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-leoville-poyferre-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2016-33431265345686.jpg?v=1704909619"},{"product_id":"ch-leoville-poyferre-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2015","title":"Ch. 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Later picking of riper grapes, more Merlot in the final blend, and a slightly higher percentage of new oak barrels means that this is known as the softest, most subtle and voluptuous of the three Leoville estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend varies with vintage conditions but is usually comprised of two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little under one third Merlot and the remainder made up of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, and then ageing in 70-80% new oak. Blending doesn’t happen until after the ageing is completed. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot \u0026 3% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480471190,"sku":"SJLEOP15","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-leoville-poyferre-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2015-33431279075478.jpg?v=1704909620"},{"product_id":"ch-leoville-poyferre-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2010","title":"Ch. 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Later picking of riper grapes, more Merlot in the final blend, and a slightly higher percentage of new oak barrels means that this is known as the softest, most subtle and voluptuous of the three Leoville estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend varies with vintage conditions but is usually comprised of two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little under one third Merlot and the remainder made up of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, and then ageing in 70-80% new oak. Blending doesn’t happen until after the ageing is completed. Later picking of riper grapes, more Merlot in the final blend, and a slightly higher percentage of new oak barrels means that this is known as the softest, most subtle and voluptuous of the three Leoville estates, and a wine of much immediate pleasure as well as very good ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot \u0026amp; 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 - 2050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot \u0026 3% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480667798,"sku":"SJLEOP10","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-leoville-poyferre-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2010-33230878245014.jpg?v=1704909782"},{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-1st-growth-premier-cru-classe-sauternes-barsac-2017","title":"Ch. Rieussec, 1st Growth Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes, Half bottle, 2017","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe immediate neighbour to the east of d’Yquem in the commune of Fargues, Rieussec sits at one of the highest points of the plateau – as you might expect for a property that was a convent until the French Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 75 hectares of vineyards are planted to 85% Semillon, 13% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle – although the percentage of Semillon is usually higher in the finished wine. Rieussec has been part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild portfolio since 1985 so there have been no lack of resources to develop the best wine possible. Barrel fermentation and long ageing in barrel, over 50% of which is new, results in one of the richest and most luscious Sauternes but one that retains an amazing freshness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRieussec is sourced from vineyards at 79 meters of elevation just below the vineyards of d’Yquem. The blend varies a little with vintage conditions but usually comprises a minimum of 90-95% Semillon, complemented with soupcons of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels and is followed by 18-26 months of ageing in 50-55% new oak. Rieussec is one of the most refreshing, balanced, and succulent of all Sauternes, yet one of the richest and most luscious with great complexity and a pleasantly bitter lift on the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSweet White\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux Left Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSauternes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSemillon \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Semillon \u0026 Sauvignon Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692480733334,"sku":"SBRIEH17","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/sweet-white-wine-ch-rieussec-1st-growth-premier-cru-classe-sauternes-half-bottle-2017-33072197435542.jpg?v=1704908522"},{"product_id":"ch-grand-puy-lacoste-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2016","title":"Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste, 5th Growth Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnusually for Bordeaux chateaux, Grand Puy Lacoste’s 90 hectares of vineyards are located in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone block surrounding the 19\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury chateau on deep gravel beds. This may be because the estate has had only three owners since its creation in the mid-16\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury thus there have been few interruptions and break-ups of the land holdings. Grand Puy Lacoste has been owned and run by the Borie family since 1978 and the vineyards, which now comprise 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, are located west of the town of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a traditional approach to winemaking Grand Puy Lacoste has been a quiet achiever for decades and does not rest on its laurels. Continued work on improvements in vineyards and cellar has resulted in wines which are not far behind the area’s First Growths – Not bad for a Fifth Growth! Grand Puy Lacoste is a structured Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wine with a muscular structure wrapped in velvety and silky tannins. Patience is advised … and rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is very good Bordeaux at an agreeable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrand Puy Lacoste’s Grand Vin is sourced from fruit in the western part of the Pauillac appellation. Average vine age is 38 years but includes some old vines dating back to the 1950s. The blend varies with vintage and fruit ripeness but is usually composed of minimum 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented with Merlot. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by ageing in 60-75% new oak barrels for 16-18 months. A wine of consistency and power, Grand Puy Lacoste is a firmly structured muscular wine with perfumed rich berry fruit and a velvety and silky texture. Patience is advised … and rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e79% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; 21% Merlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2021- 2055\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"79% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 21% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692490629270,"sku":"PAGRPU16","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-grand-puy-lacoste-5th-growth-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2016-34869199831190.jpg?v=1704910694"},{"product_id":"ch-leoville-las-cases-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2010","title":"Ch. Leoville-Las Cases, 2nd Growth Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Julien, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered not only the best of the three Leovilles, but also one of the Super Seconds that are prime contenders at First Growth quality. The whole of Leoville was owned by the Marquis de Las Cases until the French Revolution and subsequently – in two divisions – one became three. But Las Cases, appropriately perhaps, retained the Grand Clos, which is the core of the original estate’s vineyards – a walled in parcel of vines located in the north of Saint-Julien, close to the border with Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Delon family have owned the estate since 1900; the estate is today managed by Jean Hubert Delon and his sister Genevieve d’Alton.  With 97 hectares of vineyards – which are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with around 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc – Leoville-Las-Cases is the largest of the three Leoville estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin matures in various percentages of new, French oak barrels, which vary from year to year depending on vintage characteristics. This is a glorious rendition of Saint-Julien with many traits of Pauillac – intense and powerful, while also enticingly elegant, and simply, delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the fruit for the Grand Vin is sourced from the Grand Clos, a walled and organically farmed vineyard plot north of Saint-Julien, bordering Pauillac. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually includes a minimum of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon complemented with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Fermentation takes place in a combination of concrete, wood, and stainless-steel tanks, and is followed by blending and then 18-20 months in barrel, with 80-90% new oak. Leoville-Las-Cases is a glorious rendition of Saint-Julien with many traits of Pauillac – intense and powerful, while also enticingly elegant, and simply, delicious. And well-known for its ability to age close to forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot \u0026amp; 8% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 - 2065\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeef and Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot \u0026 8% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692490662038,"sku":"SJLEOC10","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-leoville-las-cases-2nd-growth-grand-cru-classe-saint-julien-2010-33931518705814.jpg?v=1704909437"},{"product_id":"ch-angelus-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016","title":"Ch. Angelus, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus is one of the largest and most prestigious chateaux in Saint-Emilion. Located in the western part of the heart of Saint-Emilion – directly west of the village itself – with 39 hectares of vineyards in one continuous piece on the slope directly downhill from Ch Beausejour-Duffau-Lagarrosse. Merlot grows in the cool limestone rich clay soils on the highest part of the slope, while Cabernet Franc grows in the warmer sand at the lower end. Named after the original 3.5 hectare ‘Clos L’Angelus’, Angelus has been owned by the de Bouard family since 1782 and is currently run by Stephanie de Bouard-Rivoal, who took over from her father Hubert in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, the wine is a blend of 48% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged for around 18 months in 100% new barriques. Angelus – a richly layered red wine with deeply intense fruit set off by silky tannins – is also a favourite of the secret agent 007, starring in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the 1982 vintage) but also in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpectre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand newly released\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Time To Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the 2005 vintage in both of the latter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelus was promoted to ‘Premier Grand Cru Classe A’ status in 2012 and, in early 2022, made the announcement that they would no longer be participating in subsequent classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape material is derived from organically grown vines, some of which were planted at the beginning of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury. The blend varies with vintage conditions but is typically a blend of 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Franc, sometimes also complemented with a little Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation takes place in a combination of wood, stainless steel, and concrete vats and is followed by malolactic fermentation and finally ageing for between 18-24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Angelus – a richly layered red wine with deeply intense fruit, set off by silky tannins – is a favourite of the secret agent 007, starring in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the 1982 vintage) but also in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpectre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand newly released\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Time to Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the 2005 vintage in both of the latter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux Right Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Emilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Merlot \u0026amp; 40% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSavory \u0026amp; Classic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2024 - 2065\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBeef \u0026amp; Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.angelus.com\/en\/vintages-sheets.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.angelus.com\/en\/vintages-sheets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVintage Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"60% Merlot \u0026 40% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692509110422,"sku":"SEANGE16","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-angelus-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016-34869138260118.jpg?v=1704912319"},{"product_id":"ch-ausone-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2010","title":"Ch. Ausone, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAusone is the smallest of the first growth estates in Bordeaux (in comparison, Ch Lafite Rothschild covers 110 hectares) with only 7.3 hectares of vineyards. Ausone is located on a steep south-east facing slope, in the southern part of the appellation; the soils are rich in limestone at the top and has higher clay and alluvial content further down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the Roman poet Ausonius, wine has been produced at Ch Ausone for at least four centuries. In the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, the Dubois-Challon-Vauthier family acquired the estate, from whom today’s owner, Alain Vauthier with daughter Pauline are direct descendants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is usually a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. The small size of the vineyard and thus annual production (today, maybe 1,500 cases are produced in a great year) means that Ausone is often hard to find, especially since its seductive aromas and layers of rich and pure fruit makes it a wine in very high demand, and one that retains an exceptional level of elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving had the status of as 1er Grand Cru Classe A for many years, Ausone made the announcement in 2021 that they would no longer be participating in subsequent classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ausone blend varies with vintage conditions but is usually comprised of a relatively high proportion of Cabernet Franc, up to 60%, complemented with Merlot. Fermentation takes place in traditional oak vats and is followed by malolactic and later ageing for up to 24 months in 100% new French oak. The small size (7 hectares) of the vineyard and thus annual production (today, maybe 1,500 cases are produced in a great year) means that Ausone is often hard to find, especially since its seductive aromas and layers of rich and pure fruit, along with a delicately chiselled mineral texture, makes it a wine in very high demand, and one that retains an exceptional level of elegance and finesse. This is one of the most consistent wines of the entire region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux Right Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Emilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSavory \u0026amp; 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Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692509175958,"sku":"SEAUSO10","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-ausone-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2010-33230775550102.jpg?v=1704912308"},{"product_id":"ch-canon-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016","title":"Ch. Canon, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the poster boys for stylish and modern Saint-Emilion, and in the hands of the Wertheimer brothers (who own Chanel) since 1996, Canon is all that is sexy and seductive about this commune – exuding black fruits, crushed herbs and rocks with hints of warm spices; this is a totally alluring wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanon has 1er Grand Cru Classe B status and the 34 hectares of vineyards are located in the heart of Saint-Emilion, occupying most of the limestone plateau west of the village, but also with vineyards in the clay and alluvial rich soils further down slope. Typically, the wine is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc, which is aged for an average of 18 months in up to 70% new oak barrels. Canon is widely known to be one of best producers in the Libournais and usually the wines start being ready to drink at around 10-15 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for Canon’s Grand Vin is derived from, on average, 30-year-old vines growing on Saint-Emilion’s limestone plateau, although with some old vines dating back to the 1930s. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually includes up to 70% Merlot complemented with Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by ageing for 18 months in up to 70% new oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of opulence, with ripe black berry fruit, spice and liquorice complexity, Canon’s palate has generous texture yet with a certain mineral freshness that leads into the long succulent length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux Right Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Emilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Merlot \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"75% Merlot \u0026 25% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692509208726,"sku":"SECANO10","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-canon-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2010-33767718682774.jpg?v=1704911957"},{"product_id":"ch-cheval-blanc-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016","title":"Ch. Cheval Blanc, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheval Blanc is one of, if not the, finest chateaux in Saint-Emilion. Located in the north-western part of the appellation right on the border with Pomerol; west of Chateau Dominique and east of Chateau Figeac. The soils have high gravel contents, which favours the Cabernet grape varieties – thus not surprisingly, Cheval Blanc is the Saint-Emilion estate with the highest Cabernet Franc content in the blend (usually around 57% and complemented with Merlot) – and arguably the finest Cabernet Franc based blend in the world. Cheval Blanc’s history can be traced back to 1832, but the modern era started in 1998 when the estate was jointly acquired by Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frere in a deal worth around 150 million euros. Pierre Lurton (who also runs Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes) manages the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged entirely in new oak, it retains enticing purity of aromatics as part of its allure, backed by richly textured fruit and velvety tannins. The essence of seductive Saint-Emilion!  In the 2004 film, Sideways, Miles finally drank his only bottle of 1961 Cheval Blanc – having said he been saving it for a special occasion, for many years. His new girlfriend reminded him that “drinking it was the special occasion”!    We can only agree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving had the status of as 1er Grand Cru Classe A for many years, Cheval Blanc made the announcement in 2021 that they would no longer be participating in subsequent classifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading estates of the entire Right Bank, Cheval Blanc is always some of the first in the appellation to harvest which undoubtedly contributes to preserving freshness and pristine aromatics in their wines. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually includes around 55% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Franc and the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by ageing for around 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnticing purity of aromatics is part of Cheval Blanc’s allure and backed by richly textured blackberry fruit with floral notes, velvety tannins, a sumptuously rich and full-bodied palate, and a long refreshing aftertaste. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"58% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc \u0026 4% Cabernet Sauvignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692509241494,"sku":"SECHEV16","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-cheval-blanc-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016-35016454570134.jpg?v=1704911948"},{"product_id":"ch-figeac-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016","title":"Ch. Figeac, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most stunning properties in Saint-Emilion with its woodlands, lakes and park amidst the vineyards, Figeac has been owned by the Manoncourt family since 1947. Thierry Manoncourt was the first of the top estates, in Saint-Emilion, to introduce temperature-controlled, stainless-steel vats in the fermentation rooms. He was also the first of the top estates on the Right Bank to start producing a ‘second wine’. Figeac is located in the north-western corner of Saint-Emilion, directly east of the Cheval Blanc vineyards, on deep gravel and iron rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing the same soils as its neighbour, Cheval Blanc, Figeac also shares a preference for the majority of Cabernets in the blend - roughly a third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes a more rigid structure to the blend and very good acidity which is beneficial especially in warm vintages. The wines age in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 18-22 months. Overall, Figeac represents an elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, but that doesn’t mean a lack of fruit and concentration, because Figeac has it in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully classic Saint-Emilion, the wines have been at the very top of the area for many decades. Figeac is classified as 1er Grand Cru Classe A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigeac’s vineyards are located in the northeast of the appellation, close to the Pomerol border, and the vine age is on average 40 years although some vines are up to 100 years old. The blend varies with vintage conditions but always has a majority of the Cabernets - roughly a third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes a more rigid structure to the blend and very good acidity which is beneficial especially in warm vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in a combination of concrete and stainless-steel tanks and is followed by ageing in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 15-18 months. Overall, Figeac represents an elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, but that doesn’t mean a lack of fruit and concentration, because Figeac has it in spades.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeautifully classic Saint-Emilion, the wines have been at the very top of the area for many decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux Right Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaint-Emilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e38% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e36% Merlot \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot \u0026 26% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692509274262,"sku":"SEFIGE16","price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-figeac-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016-33931468308630.jpg?v=1704911222"},{"product_id":"ch-figeac-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2015","title":"Ch. Figeac, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most stunning properties in Saint-Emilion with its woodlands, lakes and park amidst the vineyards, Figeac has been owned by the Manoncourt family since 1947. Thierry Manoncourt was the first of the top estates, in Saint-Emilion, to introduce temperature-controlled, stainless-steel vats in the fermentation rooms. He was also the first of the top estates on the Right Bank to start producing a ‘second wine’. Figeac is located in the north-western corner of Saint-Emilion, directly east of the Cheval Blanc vineyards, on deep gravel and iron rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing the same soils as its neighbour, Cheval Blanc, Figeac also shares a preference for the majority of Cabernets in the blend - roughly a third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes a more rigid structure to the blend and very good acidity which is beneficial especially in warm vintages. The wines age in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 18-22 months. Overall, Figeac represents an elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, but that doesn’t mean a lack of fruit and concentration, because Figeac has it in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully classic Saint-Emilion, the wines have been at the very top of the area for many decades. Figeac is classified as 1er Grand Cru Classe A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigeac’s vineyards are located in the northeast of the appellation, close to the Pomerol border, and the vine age is on average 40 years although some vines are up to 100 years old. The blend varies with vintage conditions but always has a majority of the Cabernets - roughly a third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes a more rigid structure to the blend and very good acidity which is beneficial especially in warm vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in a combination of concrete and stainless-steel tanks and is followed by ageing in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 15-18 months. Overall, Figeac represents an elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, but that doesn’t mean a lack of fruit and concentration, because Figeac has it in spades.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeautifully classic Saint-Emilion, the wines have been at the very top of the area for many decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBordeaux Right Bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSaint-Emilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot \u0026amp; 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Venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot \u0026 28% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692509339798,"sku":"SEFIGE15","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-figeac-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2015-33931467751574.jpg?v=1704911226"},{"product_id":"dom-marquis-dangerville-clos-des-ducs-premier-cru-volnay-2018","title":"Dom. Marquis d'Angerville, Clos des Ducs Premier Cru, Volnay, 2018","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marquis d’Angerville purchased the family domaine, including the elegant house on the northern side of the village, in 1906. Focussing on quality he was one of the pioneers in bottling his own wines, soon establishing a fine reputation for his wines. His son Jacques took over after WWII and ran the domaine for fifty years and is majorly responsible for the esteem in which the wines were held throughout that period until the present day. Subsequently the vineyards have been converted to biodynamics by 2009 and the wines, if anything, are even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarquis d’Angeville is firmly dedicated to Volnay and the 12.64ha of vineyards cover most of the best Premier Crus in Volnay. There is a small plot of Pommard Premier Cru Combes-Dessus located just across the border from Volnay, and the Meursault from the border Premier Cru of Les Santenots Clos des Ducs – where the house and winery are situated – is the leading light in this exceptional range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.15 hectares Clos des Ducs vineyard is monopole of Marquis d’Angerville. It faces south, southeast at 330 metres of altitude, and the soil has lots of stones and gravels and has excellent drainage. The winemaking is traditional, with complete destemming, moderate extraction and around 24 months spend ageing in new oak barrels with a maximum of 20% new. These are pristine Volnays of great purity, complexity, and style, and without a doubt worth seeking out. Clos des Ducs is the flagship wine of the estate and arguably one of the finest Pinot experiences to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - Cote de Nuits\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eVolnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2024 - 2060\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDuck, Goose and Game Birds\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinot Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692556296342,"sku":"VOANCD18","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-dom-marquis-d-angerville-clos-des-ducs-premier-cru-volnay-2018-34869122498710.jpg?v=1704904394"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-corton-clos-des-cortons-corton-2016","title":"Dom. Faiveley, Clos des Cortons Monopole Grand Cru, Corton Rouge, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished as a merchant wine company in 1825, over the years\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003evarious generations of the family have accumulated vineyards, and today Faiveley is one of the largest landholders in Burgundy, with a total of 115ha. While 72ha may be in the Cote Chalonnaise producing fabulous wines of great value, there are 10ha of 13 Grand Crus and 15ha of 25 Premier Crus in some of the finest vineyards on the Cote d’Or, including Gevrey, Chambolle, Vougeot, Vosne Romanee, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Volnay, and Puligny. These are the jewels in Faiveley’s elaborately encrusted crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley produced wines which saw very long\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eageing for most of the second part of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCentury, often with more than a touch of aggression of tannins and rather rustic fruit. The 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury has seen a massive transformation and, while the wines retain their depth and concentration, they now show more precision of fruit, with fabulous balance and finesse. These are pure and precise wines that clearly express their individual terroirs and which seem to just get better and better. Faiveley can seemingly now do no wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley has, since 1874, owned the 2.76 hectares monopole vineyard Clos des Cortons Faiveley, which must officially append the Faiveley name on the label. The Clos is at the northern end of the appellation and east-facing which gives a rich but supple style of Cortons. About a quarter of a hectare at the top of the Clos is planted to Chardonnay which is entitled to the appellation Corton-Charlemagne, it is however the Corton Rouge which is the standout. A wine of powerful black cherry richness with spice and earthy complexity, Clos des Cortons has great energy, density, and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinor Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692556525718,"sku":"CRFACC16","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-dom-faiveley-clos-des-cortons-monopole-grand-cru-corton-rouge-2016-33931896914070.jpg?v=1704905115"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-corton-clos-des-cortons-corton-2015","title":"Dom. Faiveley, Clos des Cortons Monopole Grand Cru, Corton Rouge, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished as a merchant wine company in 1825, over the years\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003evarious generations of the family have accumulated vineyards, and today Faiveley is one of the largest landholders in Burgundy, with a total of 115ha. While 72ha may be in the Cote Chalonnaise producing fabulous wines of great value, there are 10ha of 13 Grand Crus and 15ha of 25 Premier Crus in some of the finest vineyards on the Cote d’Or, including Gevrey, Chambolle, Vougeot, Vosne Romanee, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Volnay, and Puligny. These are the jewels in Faiveley’s elaborately encrusted crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley produced wines which saw very long\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eageing for most of the second part of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCentury, often with more than a touch of aggression of tannins and rather rustic fruit. The 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury has seen a massive transformation and, while the wines retain their depth and concentration, they now show more precision of fruit, with fabulous balance and finesse. These are pure and precise wines that clearly express their individual terroirs and which seem to just get better and better. Faiveley can seemingly now do no wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley has, since 1874, owned the 2.76 hectares monopole vineyard Clos des Cortons Faiveley, which must officially append the Faiveley name on the label. The Clos is at the northern end of the appellation and east-facing which gives a rich but supple style of Cortons. About a quarter of a hectare at the top of the Clos is planted to Chardonnay which is entitled to the appellation Corton-Charlemagne, it is however the Corton Rouge which is the standout. A wine of powerful black cherry richness with spice and earthy complexity, Clos des Cortons has great energy, density, and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinor Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692556558486,"sku":"CRFACC15","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-dom-faiveley-clos-des-cortons-monopole-grand-cru-corton-rouge-2015-33931898814614.jpg?v=1704905117"},{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-corton-clos-des-cortons-corton-2010","title":"Dom. Faiveley, Clos des Cortons Monopole Grand Cru, Corton Rouge, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished as a merchant wine company in 1825, over the years\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003evarious generations of the family have accumulated vineyards, and today Faiveley is one of the largest landholders in Burgundy, with a total of 115ha. While 72ha may be in the Cote Chalonnaise producing fabulous wines of great value, there are 10ha of 13 Grand Crus and 15ha of 25 Premier Crus in some of the finest vineyards on the Cote d’Or, including Gevrey, Chambolle, Vougeot, Vosne Romanee, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Volnay, and Puligny. These are the jewels in Faiveley’s elaborately encrusted crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley produced wines which saw very long\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eageing for most of the second part of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCentury, often with more than a touch of aggression of tannins and rather rustic fruit. The 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury has seen a massive transformation and, while the wines retain their depth and concentration, they now show more precision of fruit, with fabulous balance and finesse. These are pure and precise wines that clearly express their individual terroirs and which seem to just get better and better. Faiveley can seemingly now do no wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley has, since 1874, owned the 2.76 hectares monopole vineyard Clos des Cortons Faiveley, which must officially append the Faiveley name on the label. The Clos is at the northern end of the appellation and east-facing which gives a rich but supple style of Cortons. About a quarter of a hectare at the top of the Clos is planted to Chardonnay which is entitled to the appellation Corton-Charlemagne, it is however the Corton Rouge which is the standout. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinor Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692556591254,"sku":"CRFACC10","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-dom-faiveley-clos-des-cortons-monopole-grand-cru-corton-rouge-2010-33931899961494.jpg?v=1704905121"},{"product_id":"domaine-georges-vernay-coteau-du-vernon-condrieu-blanc-2016","title":"Domaine Georges Vernay, Coteau du Vernon, Condrieu Blanc, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Georges Vernay is arguably the reason that Condrieu exists as it is today. Taking over the then tiny estate in 1953 he restored and replanted vineyards for decades building faith in the beautiful wines he produced, and inspired others to join the rehabilitation and extend the appellation to cover other pockets of fine terroir. These are steep slopes above the Rhone River that are not easy to establish or maintain, which makes his work the more monumental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the estate covers 8 hectares and is in the hands of George’s daughter Christine and her husband Paul Ansellem. Vernay makes three cuvees: Terrasses de l’Empire, Chaillees de l’Enfer from 50-year-old vines, and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e single vineyard Coteaux de Vernon from 60-year-old vines in the heart of the appellation - the latter is a benchmark for all other Condrieus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoteaux de Vernon is from 60-year-old vines in the 2.5-hectare vineyard of south\/southeast facing slopes in the heart of Condrieu. 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2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChicken and Turkey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Viognier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574023830,"sku":"CDGVCO16","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/white-wine-domaine-georges-vernay-coteau-du-vernon-condrieu-blanc-2016-33230533591190.jpg?v=1704902411"},{"product_id":"e-guigal-la-turque-cote-rotie-2016","title":"E. Guigal, La Turque, Cote Rotie 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guigal name is synonymous with Cote Rotie, and Etienne Guigal’s arrival in the appellation in 1946, was one of the main drivers behind the whole of the Cote Rotie appellation’s subsequent success. Today Guigal produces nearly ten million bottles of wine a year along the length of the Rhone Valley. In Cote Rotie they own a stunning 40 hectares out of the appellation’s 323 hectares – more than 12% of the whole – and these holdings are in prime parts of the various vineyards that make Cote Rotie so complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuigal originally brought themselves, and the appellation, to the world’s attention with three single vineyard wines known now as the “La-Las” – La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque – wines aged for 42 months in new oak barriques. The wines took on statuesque personalities, with the ability to age for decades, and fame and fortune to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Guigal’s iconic single vineyard flagship wines, La Turque was the last addition, first produced in 1985. Always composed of around 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier, fruit for La Turque is sourced from a 1 hectare very steep vineyard plot of around 30-year-old vines on the Cote Brune side of the Cote Rotie, not far from where the La Landonne plot is. After fermentation and around four weeks of maceration, the finished wine spends 42 months ageing in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Turque is characterised by having the ruggedness and vigour of the Cote Brune combined with the grace and subtlety of the Cote Blonde, and as such it is fuller and more structured than La Mouline but doesn’t quite have the power of La Landonne. Only 400 cases are produced annually and this, along with the other single vineyard flagships, regularly receive high scores from the world’s leading wine critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eCote Rotie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e93% Syrah \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"93% Syrah \u0026 7% Viognier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574122134,"sku":"CREGLT16","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-e-guigal-la-turque-cote-rotie-2016-34869080981654.jpg?v=1704913925"},{"product_id":"e-guigal-la-turque-cote-rotie-2015","title":"E. Guigal, La Turque, Cote Rotie 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guigal name is synonymous with Cote Rotie, and Etienne Guigal’s arrival in the appellation in 1946, was one of the main drivers behind the whole of the Cote Rotie appellation’s subsequent success. Today Guigal produces nearly ten million bottles of wine a year along the length of the Rhone Valley. In Cote Rotie they own a stunning 40 hectares out of the appellation’s 323 hectares – more than 12% of the whole – and these holdings are in prime parts of the various vineyards that make Cote Rotie so complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuigal originally brought themselves, and the appellation, to the world’s attention with three single vineyard wines known now as the “La-Las” – La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque – wines aged for 42 months in new oak barriques. The wines took on statuesque personalities, with the ability to age for decades, and fame and fortune to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Guigal’s iconic single vineyard flagship wines, La Turque was the last addition, first produced in 1985. Always composed of around 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier, fruit for La Turque is sourced from a 1 hectare very steep vineyard plot of around 30-year-old vines on the Cote Brune side of the Cote Rotie, not far from where the La Landonne plot is. After fermentation and around four weeks of maceration, the finished wine spends 42 months ageing in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Turque is characterised by having the ruggedness and vigour of the Cote Brune combined with the grace and subtlety of the Cote Blonde, and as such it is fuller and more structured than La Mouline but doesn’t quite have the power of La Landonne. Only 400 cases are produced annually and this, along with the other single vineyard flagships, regularly receive high scores from the world’s leading wine critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eCote Rotie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e93% Syrah \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"93% Syrah \u0026 7% Viognier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574154902,"sku":"CREGLT15","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-e-guigal-la-turque-cote-rotie-2015-34869080653974.jpg?v=1704913929"},{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-ermitage-le-meal-rouge-hermitage-2010","title":"M. Chapoutier, Ermitage Le Meal, Hermitage, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally founded in 1897, the modern history of the Chapoutier business begins with the arrival of 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration Michel Chapoutier in 1990. He immediately converted the vineyards to biodynamics and expanded both the domaine and the negociant side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapoutier today owns vineyards throughout the Rhone, as well as sourcing grapes from longstanding partnerships with other growers; Chapoutier also own vineyards as far afield as Australia, Portugal, and Spain. The family’s winemaking philosophy is based on the concept of terroir, always allowing the terroir to express itself the maximum. Today, children Mathilde and Maxime are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the high quality of the other Rhone wines the greatest wines of this large domain are from the hill of Hermitage, where Chapoutier owns 34 hectares – the largest single holding on the hill. This allows production of several individual vineyard wines that are beautiful expressions of the different parts of the hill, whites as well as reds. We offer both red and white Hermitage from Chapoutier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst produced in 1996, Le Meal is part of Chapoutier’s single vineyard selection. Fruit is derived from the Le Meal plot, which is planted with 50-year-old vines and is the warmest terroir on the Hermitage hill – why Le Meal is always the ripest and most generous of the single vineyard selection. Fruit is entirely destemmed, fermentation takes place in small cement vats, and is followed by maturation for between 14-18 months in new and one year old casks. Complex and generous, with layers of ripe smoky fruit and powerful velvety tannins, Le Meal can easily be kept for 30-60 years and with only 5,000 bottles of each vintage produced, bottles are often hard to find.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBold and Structured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2012 - 2050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Syrah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574253206,"sku":"HRCHME10","price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-m-chapoutier-ermitage-le-meal-hermitage-2010-33230529462422.jpg?v=1704916814"},{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-ermitage-le-pavillon-hermitage-2015","title":"M. Chapoutier, Ermitage Le Pavillon, Hermitage, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally founded in 1897, the modern history of the Chapoutier business begins with the arrival of 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration Michel Chapoutier in 1990. He immediately converted the vineyards to biodynamics and expanded both the domaine and the negociant side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapoutier today owns vineyards throughout the Rhone, as well as sourcing grapes from longstanding partnerships with other growers; Chapoutier also own vineyards as far afield as Australia, Portugal, and Spain. The family’s winemaking philosophy is based on the concept of terroir, always allowing the terroir to express itself the maximum. Today, children Mathilde and Maxime are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the high quality of the other Rhone wines the greatest wines of this large domain are from the hill of Hermitage, where Chapoutier owns 34 hectares – the largest single holding on the hill. This allows production of several individual vineyard wines that are beautiful expressions of the different parts of the hill, whites as well as reds. We offer both red and white Hermitage from Chapoutier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst produced in 1989, Le Pavillon is part of Chaputier’s single vineyard selection and fruit is derived from a 4-hectare vineyard plot of 90–100-year-old vines on the Les Bessards part of the Hermitage hill. Fruit is fully destemmed with fermentation in concrete tanks, and 4-5 weeks maceration, following which the wine is left to mature for 18-20 in oak casks, 30% new. Complex, balanced, and velvety, this is one the finest Hermitage wines made and with only 7,000 bottles produced per vintage, bottles are often hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBold and Structured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2025 - 2050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLamb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Syrah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574285974,"sku":"HRCHPA15","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-m-chapoutier-ermitage-le-pavillon-hermitage-2015-35819974197398.jpg?v=1712264518"},{"product_id":"paul-jaboulet-aine-hermitage-la-chapelle-hermitage-2015","title":"Paul Jaboulet Aine, La Chapelle, Hermitage, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVying with Delas as the oldest house producing Hermitage, Jaboulet developed fame for Hermitage led by the cuvee La Chapelle – a wine of legend for many, especially anybody lucky enough to have experienced the amazing 1961 vintage. Other vintages of almost equal fame are the 1991, 1990 and 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the Tain l’Hermitage town, by Antoine Jaboulet, in 1834, over the years the domaine has expanded from Hermitage to today also include vineyards in the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, including Domaine de Thalabert. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the ever-charming Gerard Jaboulet passed away in 1997 the company lost its way somewhat until being sold to Jean-Jacques (who made his fortune in real estate and experience of running estates in Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux) in 2005. The first change was in the vineyards with the slow but deliberate conversion to organic then biodynamic principles. 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We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Syrah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574351510,"sku":"HRJALC15","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-paul-jaboulet-aine-la-chapelle-hermitage-2015-33607487127702.jpg?v=1704915015"},{"product_id":"maison-m-chapoutier-ermitage-loree-hermitage-blanc-2020","title":"M. Chapoutier, Ermitage L'Oree Blanc, Hermitage, 2020","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally founded in 1897, the modern history of the Chapoutier business begins with the arrival of 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration Michel Chapoutier in 1990. He immediately converted the vineyards to biodynamics and expanded both the domaine and the negociant side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapoutier today owns vineyards throughout the Rhone, as well as sourcing grapes from longstanding partnerships with other growers; Chapoutier also own vineyards as far afield as Australia, Portugal, and Spain. The family’s winemaking philosophy is based on the concept of terroir, always allowing the terroir to express itself the maximum. Today, children Mathilde and Maxime are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the high quality of the other Rhone wines the greatest wines of this large domain are from the hill of Hermitage, where Chapoutier owns 34 hectares – the largest single holding on the hill. This allows production of several individual vineyard wines that are beautiful expressions of the different parts of the hill, whites as well as reds. We offer both red and white Hermitage from Chapoutier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaputier’s de l’Oree Blanc is made from 60- to 70-year-old Marsanne vines from the Les Murets plot on the Hermitage hill. Partly vinified in 600 litre wooden barrels with regular stirring of lees gives textural richness and breadth of palate and is followed by ageing in casks for between 10-12 months. A full bodied and incredibly silky and complex white wine. The best vintages can easily age 30 years and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eWhite\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Marsanne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eTropical and Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2022 - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Marsanne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574384278,"sku":"HBCHOR20","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-m-chapoutier-ermitage-l-oree-blanc-hermitage-2020-36093858152598.jpg?v=1726325809"},{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-les-clos-saint-joseph-2019","title":"M. Chapoutier, Le Clos, Saint Joseph, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally founded in 1897, the modern history of the Chapoutier business begins with the arrival of 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e generation Michel Chapoutier in 1990. He immediately converted the vineyards to biodynamics and expanded both the domaine and the negociant side of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapoutier today owns vineyards throughout the Rhone, as well as sourcing grapes from longstanding partnerships with other growers; Chapoutier also own vineyards as far afield as Australia, Portugal and Spain. The family’s winemaking philosophy is based on the concept of terroir, always allowing the terroir to express itself the maximum. Today children Mathilde and Maxime are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Joseph represents one of the great value wines of the Chapoutier range and is handled with the same care and attention to detail as their Hermitage and is given a delicate spicing from 20% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaputier’s Le Clos opens up with a richly black fruited and exotic nose complemented by spice and graphite minerality; the palate is generous and full with silky tannins and long finish. Fermentation takes place in small concrete vats and is followed by a long 5-week maceration, after which Le Clos is allowed to mature for around 20 months in barrels (usually 25% new).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNorthern Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eHermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBold and Structured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2021 - 2035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(see\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Syrah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692574417046,"sku":"JOCHLC19","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-m-chapoutier-le-clos-saint-joseph-2019-33230439219350.jpg?v=1704919162"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-hommage-a-jacques-perrin-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel, Hommage a Jacques Perrin, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably the leading estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape – perhaps the first among equals – for its consistency under the Perrin family for over a century. It’s history and fame harks back to 1549 when it was founded by the Beaucastel family. A large estate of 130 hectares the bulk of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape famed organically since the 1950s and now biodynamically since 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 13 grape varieties are used for the production of the red Chateauneuf, and the “standard” wine is arguably among the best in the appellation, and great value. Things take a step up … no, call that a leap … with the ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’, which is based on 80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre from the Courrieux vineyard and blended with varying amounts of Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. This is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaucastel also makes exceptional white Chateauneuf-du-Pape which is based on predominantly Roussanne but also using the five other grapes in the estate white wine. The Cuvee Vieille Vignes indeed comes from very old vines - planted in 1901 – and picked ripe to give an exotic richness of immense power yet still of unbelievable balance. We offer both red and white wine from Beaucastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst produced in 1989, ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’ is Beaucastel’s flagship wine and based on 60-80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre vines from the Courrieux vineyard, blended with varying amounts of old vine Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. With ageing in French oak barrels for 12-18 months, and it only being made in the best vintages, this is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHommage has bags of complexity and depth, red fruits, spice, truffle, and is full-bodied and generous yet lively and balanced with silky fine tannins. Around 350 cases are produced each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSouthern Rhone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah \u0026amp; 20% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2020 - 2050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"60% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah \u0026 20% Grenache","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692581953686,"sku":"CPCBJP16","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-chateau-de-beaucastel-hommage-a-jacques-perrin-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016-34869052342422.jpg?v=1704907805"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-hommage-a-jacques-perrin-chateauneuf-du-pape-2010","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel, Hommage a Jacques Perrin, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably the leading estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape – perhaps the first among equals – for its consistency under the Perrin family for over a century. It’s history and fame harks back to 1549 when it was founded by the Beaucastel family. A large estate of 130 hectares the bulk of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape famed organically since the 1950s and now biodynamically since 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 13 grape varieties are used for the production of the red Chateauneuf, and the “standard” wine is arguably among the best in the appellation, and great value. Things take a step up … no, call that a leap … with the ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’, which is based on 80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre from the Courrieux vineyard and blended with varying amounts of Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. This is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaucastel also makes exceptional white Chateauneuf-du-Pape which is based on predominantly Roussanne but also using the five other grapes in the estate white wine. The Cuvee Vieille Vignes indeed comes from very old vines - planted in 1901 – and picked ripe to give an exotic richness of immense power yet still of unbelievable balance. We offer both red and white wine from Beaucastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst produced in 1989, ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’ is Beaucastel’s flagship wine and based on 60-80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre vines from the Courrieux vineyard, blended with varying amounts of old vine Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. With ageing in French oak barrels for 12-18 months, and it only being made in the best vintages, this is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHommage has bags of complexity and depth, red fruits, spice, truffle, and is full-bodied and generous yet lively and balanced with silky fine tannins. Around 350 cases are produced each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSouthern Rhone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% Mourvèdre, 10%, Grenache, 10% Counoise \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"70% Mourvèdre, 10%, Grenache, 10% Counoise \u0026 10% Syrah","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692582051990,"sku":"CPCBJP10","price":415.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-chateau-de-beaucastel-hommage-a-jacques-perrin-chateauneuf-du-pape-2010-34869051949206.jpg?v=1704907809"},{"product_id":"paul-avril-clos-des-papes-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016","title":"Paul Avril Clos des Papes, CDP, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo generations of Avrils studied winemaking in Burgundy and current incumbent generation Vincent Avril worked at Mount Mary in Australia’s Yarra Valley. Clos des Papes is renowned for a beautifully elegant version of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family has been producing Chateauneuf-du-Pape since the 1600s and now farm 35 hectares biodynamically in the heart of the commune. Predominantly Grenache with 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and of 5% of other varieties add a subtle spicing; no new oak is used so the fruit shows all its purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are highly regarded for their red wines but they also make an outstanding Chateauneuf Blanc. Clos des Papes’ Chateauneuf Blanc blends equal proportions of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Picardin, Piquepoul and Roussanne and the wines doesn’t go through malolactic fermentation, which makes this a fresher version of the classic rich style of white Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and a wine of real class. We offer both red and white wines from Clos des Papes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chateauneuf is Clos des Papes’ flagship wine and produced from vines of minimum 50 years of age. The blend is made up of around 65% Grenache, with 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% other varieties. Grapes are destemmed and the different grape varieties are co-fermented. The wine then ages in old foudres for 15 months. This is without a doubt fine Chateauneuf, the body is full and generous, with layers of concentrated fruit, yet balanced by savoury complexity and firm tannins. Wonderful wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSouthern Rhone\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2020 - 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah \u0026 5% Vaccarèse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692582084758,"sku":"CNPACP16","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-paul-avril-clos-des-papes-cdp-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016-34871071146134.jpg?v=1704915020"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-janesse-cuvee-chaupin-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016","title":"Domaine de la Janasse, Cuvee Chaupin, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de la Janasse – founded by Aime Sabon in 1973 and named after one of the finer parcels of this domaine in the northern sector of the appellation – is today run by Aime’s children, the siblings Isabelle and Christophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with 18 hectares under vine in the commune of Courtezon in the northeast of the appellation and with a substantial portion in the prestigious ‘La Crau’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a go-to name for top Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The vineyards are currently under conversion to organic farming and the Sabon’s are expecting certification in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Janasse show richness and depth with a fine tannic structure, finely textured wines that develop finesse in the bottle. The Vieille Vignes is a blend of Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre while the ‘Cuvee Chaupin’ is 100% Grenache from vines dating back to 1912 predominantly from the ‘Chapouin’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 hectares of vineyards are dedicated to 60 year-old white varieties, mostly Grenache Blanc with Clairette and Roussanne. Grenache Blanc and Clairette are tank-fermented while Roussanne is fermented in mostly new oak. The result is a rich and textured Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc of real class. We offer both red and white wine from Domaine de Janasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuvee Chaupin is produced from 100% Grenache from vines planted in 1912. The Chaupin vineyard plot is pure sandy soils in the north of the Chateauneuf commune, which gives a certain ethereal quality to the wine and unique fragrance. The majority of the wine is aged in foudres, with the remainder aged in the smaller demi-muids, of which a small percentage is new. Production is around 1,000 cases per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSouthern Rhone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChateauneuf du Pape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRich and Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2018 - 2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eLamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Grenache","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692582117526,"sku":"CNJACH16","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-domaine-de-la-janasse-cuvee-chaupin-chateauneuf-du-pape-2016-34869042118806.jpg?v=1704901869"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-beaucastel-roussanne-vieilles-vignes-chateauneuf-du-pape-blanc-2018","title":"Chateau de Beaucastel, Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, 2018","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably the leading estate in Chateauneuf-du-Pape – perhaps the first among equals – for its consistency under the Perrin family for over a century. It’s history and fame harks back to 1549 when it was founded by the Beaucastel family. A large estate of 130 hectares the bulk of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape famed organically since the 1950s and now biodynamically since 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 13 grape varieties are used for the production of the red Chateauneuf, and the “standard” wine is arguably among the best in the appellation, and great value. Things take a step up … no, call that a leap … with the ‘Hommage a Jacques Perrin’, which is based on 80% of 110-year-old Mourvèdre from the Courrieux vineyard and blended with varying amounts of Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. This is stratospheric Chateauneuf in any terms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaucastel also makes exceptional white Chateauneuf-du-Pape which is based on predominantly Roussanne but also using the five other grapes in the estate white wine. The Cuvee Vieille Vignes indeed comes from very old vines - planted in 1901 – and picked ripe to give an exotic richness of immense power yet still of unbelievable balance. We offer both red and white wine from Beaucastel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuvee Vieille Vignes is produced from 100% Rousanne and comes from 3 hectares of some of the oldest vines - planted in 1901 – in the region. Fruit is picked late to give an exotic richness of immense power yet still of unbelievable balance. First made in the 1986 vintage, the Vieilles Vignes ages in a combination of stainless steel tank and new and old French oak barrels. Richer, creamier, and more elegant and complex than the village cuvee, the best vintages of Vieilles Vignes can easily age for 30 years plus. 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2038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eWhite FIsh\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Roussanne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692582150294,"sku":"CBCBRU18","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/white-wine-chateau-de-beaucastel-roussanne-vieilles-vignes-chateauneuf-du-pape-blanc-2018-33230333083798.jpg?v=1704907803"},{"product_id":"louis-roederer-criistal-champagne-2012","title":"Louis Roederer, Cristal, Champagne, 2012","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest family-owned Champagne house with a wealth of owned vineyards (nearly 250ha) two-thirds of which are Grand Cru. But the revolution of Roederer is initially in the vineyard with organic and biodynamic principles spreading across the holdings. Chef de cave Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon has steered Roederer through this learning curve for twenty years introducing changes in the vineyards and adopting an approach he calls “a la carte winemaking” in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll wines from vintage level up are now made from estate fruit and even the non-vintage wine exceeds 50% ensuring the quality desired throughout the range. The aim is for full ripeness to ensure a clear expression of each vineyard before the blending process begins. Louis Roederer may have lagged behind its reputation last century but is now at the forefront of Champagne houses with a continual philosophy of further improvement which shows in all wines from non-vintage to the prestige Cuvee Cristal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its clear bottle and golden cellophane wrapper to prevent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003egout-de-lumiere,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCristal is one of the most renowned and admired prestige cuvees. For many years it was the earliest prestige release but age on lees has increased to six or seven years, depending on vintage. Despite this, the tight, reductive style often demands further aging in bottle, and occasionally very small quantities are re-released. Produced from the finest, and oldest, estate vineyards Cristal seems to get better and better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eSparkling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e60% Pinot Noir \u0026amp; 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"60% Pinot Noir \u0026 40% Chardonnay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692588245142,"sku":"CHLRCR12","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/sparkling-wine-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne-2012-34869089796246.jpg?v=1704916631"},{"product_id":"taittinger-comtes-de-champagne-champagne-2008","title":"Taittinger, Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, 2008","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaittinger emerged from family sale in 2005 and buy-back in 2008 with a purified vision of quality from a more sustainable approach in the vineyards to revitalised winemaking focussing on only the best of their own vineyards and growers produce. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Chardonnay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692588277910,"sku":"CHTACC08","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/sparkling-wine-taittinger-comte-de-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-champagne-2008-34869093826710.jpg?v=1704921315"},{"product_id":"domaine-zind-humbrecht-rangen-clos-st-urbain-alsace-2019","title":"Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Rangen de Thann Gewurztraminer, Alsace, 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Turckheim and today run by Olivier Humbrecht. France’s first Master of Wine, and his wife Margaret, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is arguably one of the finest estates in Alsace. The Humbrecht family’s roots can be traced back to 1620 and Domaine Zind Humbrecht was founded in 1959. With 40 hectares across five villages in a range of Grand Cru and single vineyard sites, the Domaine produces all four of the Alsatian noble grape varieties – Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivier initiated biodynamic practices in 1997 and was fully certified in 2002. The same year he became president of Biodyvin (the biodynamic association). 1992 saw the building of new and ultramodern winery facilities and a cellar in the middle of the Herrenweg vineyard. All the wines mature in large oval foudres with at least eight months on the lees and are characterized by great concentration, complexity, and cleanness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZind-Humbrecht’s 5.5-hectare Rangen de Thann Grand Cru vineyard is the most southerly of Alsace’s vineyards and is situated overlooking the village of Thann. The soil is volcanic rock and sedimentary sandstone and the 90% incline hillside vineyard is fully south facing. 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Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Gewurztraminer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692588310678,"sku":"ALZHSU19","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/white-wine-domaine-zind-humbrecht-clos-saint-urbain-alsace-2019-33230547878038.jpg?v=1704914301"},{"product_id":"dom-comte-georges-de-vogue-musigny-veilles-vignes-grand-cru-chambolle-musigny-2019","title":"Dom. 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This is a truly fine expression of Pinot Noir, more structured than the Bonnes Mares and with an almost ethereal purity and minerally focused texture and finish. Musigny never sees more than one third new oak, thus preserving the wine’s compelling transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - Cote de Nuits\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChambolle-Musigny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2023 - 2050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDuck, Goose and Game Birds\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinot Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692600172694,"sku":"CMCVMU19","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-dom-comte-georges-de-vogue-musigny-grand-cru-cuvee-vieilles-vignes-chambolle-musigny-2019-33233866129558.jpg?v=1704906010"},{"product_id":"lucien-le-moine-bonnes-mares-grand-cru-chambolle-musigny-2015","title":"Lucien Le Moine, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Chambolle Musigny, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually for Burgundy, this domaine – named “Lucien the Monk” – has no connection to any of the monasteries that dominated the viticulture for centuries. Founded in 1999, it is rather a unique “non-estate” as the wines are sourced throughout Burgundy, especially in Chambolle, Gevrey, Morey, Vosne and Vougeot, as well as in Corton Charlemagne, primarily from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards and usually in small parcels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are then treated to elevage as deemed fit by winemaker Rotem Saouma who describes his wines as a “library of the greatest Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in the Cote d’Or”. The wines invariably show lovely sweetness of fruit and perfect spicing of oak. Unusual possibly, exceptional definitely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonnes Mares is consistently a Lucien Le Moine favourite. With its seamless and dense fruit sweetness and spice, it is plush and flamboyant, with a powerfully compelling flavour profile. Fruit is actively sourced from the finest growers in the village, with whom the Saoumas have long standing collaborations, and the wine is always a blend of fruit from the north and south of the vineyard in order to achieve the most balanced result.        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - Cote de Nuits\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eChambolle-Musigny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2027 - 2043\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDuck, Goose and Game Birds\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinot Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692600205462,"sku":"CMLLBM15","price":549.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-lucien-le-moine-bonnes-mares-grand-cru-chambolle-musigny-2015-33233855053974.jpg?v=1704916623"},{"product_id":"dom-coquard-loison-fluerot-echezeaux-grand-cru-vosne-romanee-2015","title":"Dom. Coquard Loison-Fluerot, Echezeaux Grand Cru, Vosne-Romanee, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Flagey, but with six Grand Cru holdings from Flagey to Gevrey, the triple-named estate has come into its own under current generation director Claire Fleurot and her talented young winemaker Thomas Colladot. Thomas’ mother is a Coquard, and from Morey, while the Loison side of the family is from Flagey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a deep belief that great wines are created in the vineyard, Coquard-Loison-Fleurot has a stellar collection of Burgundian terroirs to work with including 0.18ha Grands Echezeaux, 1.29ha Echezeaux, 0.64ha Clos de Vougeot, 1.17ha Clos de la Roche, 0.17ha Clos St Denis and 0.32ha Charmes-Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is still evolving but with a light extraction and a definite but delicate use of new oak that makes for elegant wines showing fruit purity and great terroir expressions. Should we call this domaine a future star of Burgundy when the wines are already held in great respect? And are in great demand? Let’s just say it’s a star producer still on the rise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoquard-Loison-Fleurot owns 1.40 hectares spread over four lieux-dits in the Echezeaux grand cru vineyard, with vines planted between the 1920s and 1960s. And this is just one out of a portfolio of six impressive grand cru terroirs produced by the domaine. Grapes are destemmed, fermented, and then aged in barrel for 18 months, with up to 60% new oak. A wine of great fragrance, with layers of succulent red fruit and a balanced persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - Cote de Nuits\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"Ui2TZ WCMfob oRJe3d\" data-ti=\"overview\" role=\"link\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwimm6TC3tH_AhWPYMAKHUbMD7UQnZMFegQIWhAC\" tabindex=\"0\" jscontroller=\"PCqCoe\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md;KjsqPd\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"yKMVIe\"\u003eVosne-Romanée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2020 - 2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDuck, Goose and Game Birds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100% Pinot Noir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692600238230,"sku":"VRCOEC15","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-dom-coquard-loison-fluerot-echezeaux-grand-cru-vosne-romanee-2015-35913440166038.jpg?v=1713445549"},{"product_id":"bouchard-pere-et-fils-chambertin-clos-de-beze-grand-cru-gevrey-chambertin-2015","title":"Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru, Gevrey Chambertin, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing back nine generations over three centuries to 1731 the story of Bouchard Pere \u0026amp; Fils is that of gradual and consistent accumulation of fine parcels of vineyards throughout the length of the Cote d’Or. Their famous monopole Beaune Greve Vigne de l’Enfant was purchased during the French Revolution while their headquarters - the historic Chateau de Beaune with its deep underground cellars - was bought in 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenturion-plus wines in these cellars attest to a history of fine winemaking but for a while in the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century quality languished. That is not the case today as Bouchard Pere \u0026amp; Fils rates as one of the great houses of Burgundy with 130ha of vines, 12ha of which are Grand Cru and 74ha Premier Cru in some of the greatest names of the Cote d”Or. Their holdings include Beaune, Chambolle, Gevrey, Nuits, Pommard, Volnay and Vosne, as well as in Chassagne, Puligny, Corton and Meursault. A new winery was established in 2005, which has significantly improved their capacity. When combined with their holdings, astute acquisitions and undoubted winemaking skills, Bouchard are an impressive player in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is sourced from Gevrey’s finest growers with whom Bouchard has long-standing relationships. The winemaking is traditional with soft maceration and 12-18 months ageing in small oak barrels, of which up to 50% are new. Rich and generous, spiced and perfumed, Bouchard’s Clos de Beze has great balance between the firm structure and forward red fruit concentration and a long succulent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eRed\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eBurgundy - Cote de Nuits\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eGevrey Chambertin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eSavory and Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2020 - 2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.46875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 148.46875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eDuck, Goose and Game Birds\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe choose our wines based on a range of criteria\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(see\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectbottle.com\/pages\/how-we-choose-our-wines\"\u003ehow we choose our wines\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof which critic scores is just\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone\u003c\/u\u003e. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaverage critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. 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