{"title":"Merlot \u0026 blends","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot is an early-budding and early ripening grape variety and the preferred blending partner for late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, to which structure Merlot contributes plump fruit and velvety texture. Merlot prefers cool and damp soils rich in clay, such as those found on some of Bordeaux’ Right Banks best communes. In fact, in all but the warmest or hottest climates, Merlot is easier to ripen than Cabernet Sauvignon and also gives higher yields, which is likely the reason why it is much wider planted in Bordeaux, and the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most widely planted grape variety overall in Bordeaux, Merlot is also the main grape in leading Right Bank villages Pomerol and St-Emilion, including icon wines Chateaux Petrus and Le Pin, which are admired and copied the world over. In Italy, Merlot is planted in 14 of the country’s 20 regions, but it is in Tuscany especially that the grape achieves real heights with wines such as Masseto and Castello di Ama’s L’Apparita. In California, Merlot-based Bordeaux blends are lush, full-bodied, and richly textured, whereas from Chile, they have a more pure-fruited plummy milk chocolate generosity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypical Blends and Winemaking \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux blend (Right Bank)*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot-Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot (100%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*At The Perfect Bottle, we categorise a Bordeaux blend as either Left Bank (Cabernet Sauvignon led) or Right Bank (Merlot led).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot often plays the role of companion to the austere and structured Cabernet Sauvignon, also sometimes with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc adding herbaceous lift.  Occasionally Merlot is produced as varietal wine, which can be some of the most opulently textured and richly fruited examples of the variety. Concrete vats are often favoured for the purity and elegance which they bestow on red wines from Merlot, but French oak barrels are an equally favoured maturation vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypical aromas and flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlum, black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, gentle spice, baked figs, bayleaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBordeaux blends from the Right Bank tend to go well with most types of roast and grilled meat such as beef, veal, and venison, and are particularly suited to a lamb roast with herbs. Rich and braised meat dishes also go well with the velvety texture which Merlot contributes. Pigeon with foie gras and duck with orange confit are also great choices, as is meaty and or flavourful fish, such as monkfish and red mullet served with rich sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYounger vintages of red Bordeaux go well with richer, more flavourfully accessorized and sauce rich foods, whereas older vintages are best enjoyed with a leaner and simpler accompaniment such as for example beef filet with truffle and salsify. Merlot based wines often also works well with the cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-lapparita-toscana-igt-2015","title":"Castello di Ama, L'Apparita, Toscana IGT, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello di Ama. One of Chianti and Tuscany’s absolute top estates, Castello di Ama was founded in 1976 and is today run by Lorenza Sebasti (daughter of one of the founder’s) who took over the management of the estate in 1993. 75 ha of vineyards are spread around the village of Ama, in Gaiole-in-Chianti which, at elevations of between 420-527 m above sea level, ensures excellent trademark freshness in of all the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarco Palanti, winemaker and technical director since 1982, is recognised for adopting the idea of single vineyard wines in Chianti and Castello di Ama is famous notably for the single vineyards Bellavista, San Lorenzo and La Casuccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigneto Bellavista is a blend of 80% Sangiovese with Malvasia Nera; while Vigneto La Casuccia and San Lorenzo are 80%-85% Sangiovese complemented Merlot and sometimes a soupcon of Malvasia Nera for San Lorenzo. All three wines are aged in 50% new French oak barrels – and are amongst the finest in the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione category. The L’Apparita is a 100% Merlot and is thus produced under the Toscana IGT category since its first vintage in 1985, and comes from two parcels at the top of the iconic Bellavista vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’Apparita is a 100% Merlot and is thus produced under the Toscana IGT category since its first vintage in 1985, and comes from two parcels at the top of the iconic Bellavista vineyard. Ageing takes place in oak barriques, 50% of which are new, for around 14 months. A richly layered, perfumed, and nuanced red wine, with powerful fruit concentration and linear drive and 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;\"\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;\"\u003eItaly\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;\"\u003eTuscany\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\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eToscana IGT\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\"\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 mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e100% 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;\"\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;\"\u003e2019 - 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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% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41659291500694,"sku":"TOCAAP15","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-castello-di-ama-l-apparita-toscana-igt-2015-33437274669206.jpg?v=1704912671"},{"product_id":"castello-di-ama-lapparita-toscana-igt-2016","title":"Castello di Ama, L'Apparita, Toscana IGT, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello di Ama. One of Chianti and Tuscany’s absolute top estates, Castello di Ama was founded in 1976 and is today run by Lorenza Sebasti (daughter of one of the founder’s) who took over the management of the estate in 1993. 75 ha of vineyards are spread around the village of Ama, in Gaiole-in-Chianti which, at elevations of between 420-527 m above sea level, ensures excellent trademark freshness in of all the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarco Palanti, winemaker and technical director since 1982, is recognised for adopting the idea of single vineyard wines in Chianti and Castello di Ama is famous notably for the single vineyards Bellavista, San Lorenzo and La Casuccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigneto Bellavista is a blend of 80% Sangiovese with Malvasia Nera; while Vigneto La Casuccia and San Lorenzo are 80%-85% Sangiovese complemented Merlot and sometimes a soupcon of Malvasia Nera for San Lorenzo. All three wines are aged in 50% new French oak barrels – and are amongst the finest in the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione category. The L’Apparita is a 100% Merlot and is thus produced under the Toscana IGT category since its first vintage in 1985, and comes from two parcels at the top of the iconic Bellavista vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’Apparita is a 100% Merlot and is thus produced under the Toscana IGT category since its first vintage in 1985, and comes from two parcels at the top of the iconic Bellavista vineyard. Ageing takes place in oak barriques, 50% of which are new, for around 14 months. A richly layered, perfumed, and nuanced red wine, with powerful fruit concentration and linear drive and length.    \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\"\u003eItaly\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\"\u003eTuscany\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-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\"\u003eToscana IGT\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-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\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e100% 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-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\"\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-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\"\u003e13.5%\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\"\u003e2022 - 2046\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\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-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":"100% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41659291533462,"sku":"TOCAAP16","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-castello-di-ama-l-apparita-toscana-igt-2016-33234309578902.jpg?v=1704912668"},{"product_id":"tua-rita-redigaffi-toscana-igt-2013","title":"Tua Rita, Redigaffi, Toscana IGT, 2013","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tua Rita estate is located in Suvereto, Alta Maremma, in southern Tuscany, and was founded by Rita Tua and her husband, Virgilio Bisti, who purchased a small 2 ha property there in 1984. In 1992 they started bottling their own wine and hired one of Italy’s best consulting winemakers at the time, Luca d’Attoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, with 57 ha of organically farmed vineyards, Tua Rita is run by daughter Simena and her husband, Stefano Frascolla. In 2020, the estate was ranked 88\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e in the Liv-Ex Power 100 list of most powerful wine brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTua Rita produces a range of stunning wines, includingof the most iconic, the Syrahs ‘Per Sempre’ and ‘Keir’, Bordeaux blend ‘Giusto di Notri’, Petit Verdot and Merlot blend ‘Lodano’ and Passito Pantelleria ‘Sese’. We currently list the Merlot cult label ‘Redigaffi’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994 Tua Rita produced the first vintage of cult wine ‘Redigaffi’ from 100% Merlot, and it was when the 1997 and 2000 vintages of Redigaffi was awarded 100 points, by Wine Spectator, that the wine world really started taking note. Redigaffi is produced under the IGT Toscana denomination and spends 18-20 months in new French barriques. Powerful concentration and outstanding complexity with intense floral aromatics, elegant structure and a long tapered finish, Redigaffi is an extraordinary vinous experience that shouldn’t be missed.\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;\"\u003e2013\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;\"\u003eItaly\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;\"\u003eTuscany\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;\"\u003eToscana IGT\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% 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;\"\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;\"\u003e15%\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;\"\u003e2018 - 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;\"\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\"\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% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41659294351510,"sku":"TOTRRE13","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-tua-rita-redigaffi-toscana-igt-2013-33234309185686.jpg?v=1704921845"},{"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-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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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. 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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":"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. This is the essence of seductive Saint-Emilion and one of the greatest wines of the region!\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\"\u003e58% Merlot, 38% 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":"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":"verite-la-muse-california-bordeaux-blends-2015","title":"Verite, La Muse, Sonoma County, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVérité was founded in the 1990s by Jess Jackson, founder of Jackson Family Wines and is inspired by the great classified growths of Bordeaux. Pierre Seillan has been winemaker at Vérité since 1998, and today his daughter Helene is assisting him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVérité produces three wines – La Muse, La Joie, and Le Desir – from over 50 micro- cru vineyards in the Sonoma County sub regions of Bennett Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Knights Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the three cuvees represents an expression of the diversity of Sonoma County. La Muse is Merlot-based blend and characterised by elegance and finesse. La Joie is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and is powerful and bold in style. and finally Le Desir is a Cabernet Franc, and characterised by nuance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Muse is comprised of mainly Merlot (90%) with the remainder small proportions of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, and is produced from fruit grown in the best micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. 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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":"90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc \u0026 3% Malbec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692678979734,"sku":"NVVELM15","price":389.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-verite-la-muse-sonoma-county-2015-33230677213334.jpg?v=1704915914"},{"product_id":"verite-la-muse-california-bordeaux-blends-2013","title":"Verite, La Muse, Sonoma County, 2013","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVérité was founded in the 1990s by Jess Jackson, founder of Jackson Family Wines and is inspired by the great classified growths of Bordeaux. Pierre Seillan has been winemaker at Vérité since 1998, and today his daughter Helene is assisting him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVérité produces three wines – La Muse, La Joie, and Le Desir – from over 50 micro- cru vineyards in the Sonoma County sub regions of Bennett Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Knights Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the three cuvees represents an expression of the diversity of Sonoma County. La Muse is Merlot-based blend and characterised by elegance and finesse. La Joie is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and is powerful and bold in style. and finally Le Desir is a Cabernet Franc, and characterised by nuance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Muse is comprised of mainly Merlot (90%) with the remainder small proportions of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, and is produced from fruit grown in the best micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. It is elegant, velvety, and graceful with a highly concentrated midpalate and firm yet silky length. 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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":"89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc \u0026 3% Malbec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41692679078038,"sku":"NVVELM13","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-verite-la-muse-sonoma-county-2013-33437699670166.jpg?v=1704922033"},{"product_id":"ch-palmer-3rd-growth-grand-cru-classe-margaux-2009","title":"Ch. 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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. 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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":"52% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 7% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735810875542,"sku":"MAPALM09","price":349.0,"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-2009-34869204877462.jpg?v=1704908898"},{"product_id":"ch-pape-clement-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2005","title":"Ch. 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The estate was, in 1939, acquired by the Montagne family, who still own it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePape-Clement has Cru Classe de Graves status for the red wines only and the 32 hectares of vineyards are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and small amounts of the white grape varieties Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle – which are used to produce the estate’s white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImmense care goes into the winemaking here from ploughing the vineyards with oxen to de-stemming by hand. The Pape-Clement red offered a rich and powerful style of red wine for decades but in recent years there has been an increase in elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white Pape-Clement – the only white Bordeaux to thus far be awarded 100 points by Robert Parker (for the 2009 vintage) – has a wonderfully rich concentration with bold and exotic fruit aromas, while being balanced by toasty spice and a refreshing linear core, both immediately enjoyable and with a long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePape Clement’s Grand Vin rouge is fermented parcel by parcel in wooden vats, and then followed by malolactic and ageing in oak barrels over 18-22 months, with up to 70% new oak, although varying sizes of barrels are used to reduce the overall effect of the wood. The blend is usually around 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 Merlot, with the remainder Cabernet Franc. 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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":"55% Merlot \u0026 45% Cabernet Sauvignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735812153494,"sku":"PLPAPE05","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pape-clement-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2016-33430382477462.jpg?v=1775826216"},{"product_id":"ch-la-conseillante-pomerol-2009","title":"Ch. 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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":"81% Merlot \u0026 19% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735812645014,"sku":"POLACO09","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-conseillante-grand-vin-pomerol-2009-33931488526486.jpg?v=1704910502"},{"product_id":"ch-la-conseillante-pomerol-2005","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":"88% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc \u0026 6% Cabernet Sauvignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735812743318,"sku":"POVCCE09","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-vieux-chateau-certan-vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-2009-34869148680342.jpg?v=1704901509"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-2005","title":"Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2005","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSqueezed between Petrus and the tiny Le Pin, VCC demands attention for position alone. The 14-hectare vineyard – comprised of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and an unusual 5% Cabernet Sauvignon – is meticulously cared for and the Grand Vin matures for between 18-22 months in 100% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwned by the Belgian merchant Georges Thienpont and his family since 1924, VCC has been well-tended for several generations. Alexandre Thienpont renovated the winemaking facilities and cellars in 1988, also introducing lower yields and starting to pick the fruit slightly riper – moves which further improved the quality of the estate’s wines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday current generation Guillaume Thienpont is in charge. The wine varies its profile in differing vintages with the Cabernet Franc occasionally showing its presence more. 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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":"80% Merlot \u0026 20% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735812808854,"sku":"POVCCE05","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-vieux-chateau-certan-vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-2005-34869148418198.jpg?v=1704901512"},{"product_id":"ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2009","title":"Ch. Trotanoy, Pomerol, 2009","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated almost dead centre of the Pomerol appellation, Trotanoy is a small estate with a huge heart. 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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":"97% Merlot \u0026 3% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735812841622,"sku":"POTROT09","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-trotanoy-ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2009-34869144748182.jpg?v=1704908177"},{"product_id":"ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2000","title":"Ch. Trotanoy, Pomerol, 2000","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated almost dead centre of the Pomerol appellation, Trotanoy is a small estate with a huge heart. The modern era of the estate starts in 1953, when it is acquired by JP Moueix Estates. 8 hectares of vineyards are located 1km south-west of Petrus on deep gravel clay soils and are planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more serious and muscular Pomerols with an array of dark fruits – black plums, cassis and liquorice – but with a core of sweetness that balances the powerful tannins. Despite the strength and structure, and associated ability to age for decades, Trotanoy is accessible within a decade even in great vintages. This is also one of few chateaux which seems to perform consistently well regardless of the quality of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Trotanoy is a thing of beauty! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrotanoy is made from on average 35-40 years old vines growing on the Pomerol plateau at between 30-40 meters of altitude. Always made from 100% Merlot, Trotanoy ferments in cement and stainless-steel vats, of varying sizes, and is following aged in 50% new oak barrels for 16-18 months. This is one of the more serious and muscular Pomerols with an array of dark fruits – black plums, cassis, and liquorice – but with a core of sweetness that balances the powerful tannins. Despite the strength and structure, and associated ability to age for decades, Trotanoy is accessible within a decade even in great vintages. 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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":"85% Merlot \u0026 15% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735812874390,"sku":"POTROT00","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-trotanoy-ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2000-34869144486038.jpg?v=1704908342"},{"product_id":"ch-fleur-petrus-pomerol-2009","title":"Ch. La Fleur-Petrus, Pomerol, 2009","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern era of La Fleur Petrus starts in 1952, when the chateau is acquired by Jean Pierre Moueix (also owner of Trotanoy and Petrus). Moueix immediately increases the size of the vineyard by buying 4 hectares from neighbouring Chateau Le Gay. Some forty years later, Christian Moueix adds another 4 hectares thus reaching the current vineyard size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18.7 hectares of vineyards are on the plateau in the eastern part of Pomerol, right in between Lafleur and Petrus, and are planted to over 90% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot making up the balance. The wine is matured for 18 months in between 30% to 50% new oak barrels depending on the style and quality of the vintage. La Fleur Petrus is producing beautiful wines which encapsulate the essence of Pomerol – with densely packed dark fruits and a silky mouthfeel that lingers and lingers, this is the essence of sultry, sexy Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced entirely from 35-year-old vines growing exclusively on the Pomerol plateau. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises up to 91% Merlot, complemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Fermentation takes place in a mix of concrete and stainless-steel vats and is followed by 16-18 months ageing in French oak barrels of which 50% are new. La Fleur Petrus is producing beautiful wines which encapsulate the essence of Pomerol – with densely packed dark fruits and a silky mouthfeel that lingers and lingers, this is the essence of sultry, sexy Pomerol.\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;\"\u003e2009\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;\"\u003ePomerol\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;\"\u003e91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc \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":"91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc \u0026 3% Petit Verdot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735821328534,"sku":"POLAFL09","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-fleur-petrus-ch-la-fleur-petrus-pomerol-2009-34869140816022.jpg?v=1704910328"},{"product_id":"ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2005","title":"Ch. Trotanoy, Pomerol, 2005","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated almost dead centre of the Pomerol appellation, Trotanoy is a small estate with a huge heart. The modern era of the estate starts in 1953, when it is acquired by JP Moueix Estates. 8 hectares of vineyards are located 1km south-west of Petrus on deep gravel clay soils and are planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more serious and muscular Pomerols with an array of dark fruits – black plums, cassis and liquorice – but with a core of sweetness that balances the powerful tannins. Despite the strength and structure, and associated ability to age for decades, Trotanoy is accessible within a decade even in great vintages. This is also one of few chateaux which seems to perform consistently well regardless of the quality of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Trotanoy is a thing of beauty! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrotanoy is made from on average 35-40 years old vines growing on the Pomerol plateau at between 30-40 meters of altitude. Always made from 100% Merlot, Trotanoy ferments in cement and stainless-steel vats, of varying sizes, and is following aged in 50% new oak barrels for 16-18 months. This is one of the more serious and muscular Pomerols with an array of dark fruits – black plums, cassis, and liquorice – but with a core of sweetness that balances the powerful tannins. Despite the strength and structure, and associated ability to age for decades, Trotanoy is accessible within a decade even in great vintages. This is also one of few chateaux which seems to perform consistently well regardless of the quality of the vintage.\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;\"\u003e2005\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;\"\u003ePomerol\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;\"\u003e90% Merlot \u0026amp; 10% Cabernet Franc\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;\"\u003e2011 - 2055\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; 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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":"90% Merlot \u0026 10% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735821361302,"sku":"POTROT05","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-trotanoy-ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2005-33607530610838.jpg?v=1704908180"},{"product_id":"vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-2010","title":"Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSqueezed between Petrus and the tiny Le Pin, VCC demands attention for position alone. The 14-hectare vineyard – comprised of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and an unusual 5% Cabernet Sauvignon – is meticulously cared for and the Grand Vin matures for between 18-22 months in 100% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwned by the Belgian merchant Georges Thienpont and his family since 1924, VCC has been well-tended for several generations. Alexandre Thienpont renovated the winemaking facilities and cellars in 1988, also introducing lower yields and starting to pick the fruit slightly riper – moves which further improved the quality of the estate’s wines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday current generation Guillaume Thienpont is in charge. The wine varies its profile in differing vintages with the Cabernet Franc occasionally showing its presence more. Whichever prevails, VCC is a classic, long-lived Pomerol of intensity and finesse.\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 for the Grand Vin is sourced from some of the oldest vines in Pomerol, ranging in age from 20 to 80 years old, at one of the higher points of the plateau. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises around 75% Merlot, with 20% Cabernet Franc and the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation takes place in a combination of large oak vats and stainless steel tanks and is followed by ageing for about 20 months in 50% new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine varies its profile in differing vintages with the Cabernet Franc occasionally showing its presence more. 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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":"86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc \u0026 6% Cabernet Sauvignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41748666318998,"sku":"POVCCE10","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-vieux-chateau-certan-vieux-chateau-certan-pomerol-2010-33607570981014.jpg?v=1704901505"},{"product_id":"ch-la-conseillante-pomerol-2010","title":"Ch. La Conseillante, Pomerol, 2010","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Conseillante can trace its history back to 1735, and in 1870 is acquired by the Nicolas family who still own the property today. 13 hectares of vineyards are located in the eastern part of Pomerol, adjacent to the border with Saint-Emilion – La Conseillante’s land is bordering that of L’Evangile and Vieux Chateau Certain, on the Pomerol side, and that of Cheval Blanc, on the Saint-Emilion side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc sometimes with a little Malbec in the blend and spends 18-20 months maturing in 90% new oak barrels. This is a wine bursting with rich dark fruits and a silky interlacing of fine tannins. Taking on a little more power over the last decade or so, there has been no loss of finesse. In towering form, this is one of Pomerol’s best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from on average 35 year old vines on the Catusseau plateau in Pomerol, Conseillante’s grape composition varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises a high - 85% plus - Merlot content, which is complemented with Cabernet Franc and sometimes a little Malbec. Fermentation takes place in cement vats and is followed by around 18 months of ageing in 75% new oak barrels. This is a wine bursting with rich dark fruits and a silky interlacing of fine tannins. Taking on a little more power and muscle over the last decade or so, there has been no loss of finesse. In towering form, this is one of Pomerol’s best.\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\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\"\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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-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\"\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePomerol\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\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e80% 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":"80% Merlot \u0026 20% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41748666351766,"sku":"POLACO10","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-conseillante-grand-vin-pomerol-2010-33931489738902.jpg?v=1704910341"},{"product_id":"ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2005","title":"Ch. La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classe de Graves, Pessac-Leognan, 2005","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor years Ch La Mission Haut-Brion vied with Ch Haut-Brion as to which was best from vintage to vintage. La Mission was often more floral and elegant, but both shared the rich, ripe fruit aromatics of the very best Pessac-Leognans. In 1983, as if to resolve the dispute, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. (owner of Ch Haut-Brion) acquired La Mission Haut-Brion as well. Both wines are at the pinnacle of what the appellation can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion is situated just across the road from Haut-Brion in the commune of Talence. 27 hectares of vineyards are planted to 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and around 10% Cabernet Franc. There are also 3.7 hectares reserved for white grape varieties, for the production of La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. Less than 1,000 cases are made per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe red La Mission Haut-Brion, which is a Cru Classe de Graves, ages for an average of 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels and has the potential to age for decades. The annual production averages between 6,000 and 7,000 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Mission Haut Brion is generally considered as the one other Graves estate (Haut Brion being the first) to be of 1855 classification first growth quality. It is revered amongst wine afficionados and critics globally; Neil Martin once referred to the wine as “a religious experience”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of the fruit for the Grand Vin is sourced from vineyard plots in the commune of Talence and the blend is usually even between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by blending and then ageing in 100% new French oak for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA wine of dense texture, full body, and layers of intense black fruits and serious tannins, La Mission is often thought to have more floral aromatics and overall elegance than sister estate Haut-Brion. Patience is rewarded, and La Mission generally shouldn’t be opened until it has reached a minimum of 10 years of age.\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;\"\u003e2005\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;\"\u003ePessac-Leognan\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;\"\u003e69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; 1% Cabernet Franc\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\"\u003e14.5%\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\"\u003e2014 - 2062\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":"69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 1% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41748666744982,"sku":"PLLMHB05","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2005-33607591297174.jpg?v=1704910323"},{"product_id":"ch-le-tertre-roteboeuf-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2009","title":"Ch. Le Tertre-Roteboeuf, Grand Vin, Saint-Emilion, 2009","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTertre-Roteboeuf is owned by Francois Mitjavile, who also owns Roc de Cambes in Cote de Bourg. 5.7 hectares of prime Saint Emilion vineyard land is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, and grapes are tended to with organic principles. The vines are on average 45 years old. The estate’s name translates to “hill of the belching beef” and refers to the property’s history as cattle grazing ground in the Middle Ages. The chateau is unclassified but generally very highly regarded. In Bordeaux terms production is small at only around 2,000 cases made per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grape blend for Tertre-Roteboeuf’s Grand Vin varies a little with vintage conditions and fruit ripeness, but usually is made up of around 80% Merlot, with the remainder Cabernet Franc. Vines are on average around 45 years old. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled concrete tanks and is followed by 18 months ageing in 100% new French oak barrels. Highly aromatic and intensely black fruit concentrated with caramel, spice, and earthy complexity.\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 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\u003e80% 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":"80% Merlot \u0026 20% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41870549254294,"sku":"SETERO09","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-le-tertre-roteboeuf-grand-vin-saint-emilion-2009-33607565475990.jpg?v=1704909797"},{"product_id":"ch-angelus-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2009","title":"Ch. Angelus, Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion, 2009","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\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;\"\u003e2009\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\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 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; Classic\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\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;\"\u003e14.5%\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;\"\u003e2016 - 2055\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;\"\u003eBeef \u0026amp; Venison\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\u003cb\u003eTechnical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" 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\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritics Scores\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":"60% Merlot \u0026 40% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41870549319830,"sku":"SEANGE09","price":419.0,"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-2009-33607576354966.jpg?v=1704912311"},{"product_id":"masseto-toscana-igt-2008","title":"Masseto, Masseto, Toscana IGT, 2008","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 6.6 ha vineyard, located around 100 meters above sea level on a hillside near the small village of Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast, comes this 100% Merlot icon. It was Ornellaia’s consultant winemaker, at the time, Andre Tchelistcheff, who identified the 6.6 ha plot, on the Ornellaia property, as ideal for Merlot, mainly because of its clay soils. The plot was planted in 1984 and the first vintage of Masseto produced in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was first released in 1988 to a great critical reception. Being 100% merlot, favourable comparisons were quickly made to the likes of Petrus and Le Pin. From the start, Masseto was released at a higher price than sister estate Ornellaia. The 2001 vintage achieved a 100 point score by Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards were converted to organic farming in 2012 and the winemaking is rather traditional with the wine maturing for 24 months in new French oak barrels, followed by another 12 months of resting in bottle before it is released onto the market. Originally established by Lodovico Antinori in the 1980s, both Masseto and Ornellaia have been owned by Frescobaldi since 2005. From 2006 onwards, Masseto has been sold through La Place de Bordeaux.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst made in 1988, this 100% Merlot wine caused many raised eyebrows at first. Derived from 6.6 hectares of the finest clay soils on the property, Masseto ferments in concrete and is then aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels. The 2001 vintage achieved a 100 point score from Wine Spectator and immediately shot to cult status, a pinnacle at which it has remained since.\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;\"\u003e2008\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;\"\u003eItaly\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;\"\u003eTuscany\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\"\u003eSub region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\"\u003eToscana IGT\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\"\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% 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;\"\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;\"\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 - 2033\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;\"\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\"\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% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41870549581974,"sku":"TOTOMA08","price":849.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-masseto-masseto-toscana-igt-2008-33931769872534.jpg?v=1704915909"},{"product_id":"ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-1998","title":"Ch. La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classe de Graves, Pessac-Leognan, 1998","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years Ch La Mission Haut-Brion vied with Ch Haut-Brion as to which was best from vintage to vintage. La Mission was often more floral and elegant, but both shared the rich, ripe fruit aromatics of the very best Pessac-Leognans. In 1983, as if to resolve the dispute, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. (owner of Ch Haut-Brion) acquired La Mission Haut-Brion as well. Both wines are at the pinnacle of what the appellation can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion is situated just across the road from Haut-Brion in the commune of Talence. 27 hectares of vineyards are planted to 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and around 10% Cabernet Franc. There are also 3.7 hectares reserved for white grape varieties, for the production of La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. Less than 1,000 cases are made per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red La Mission Haut-Brion, which is a Cru Classe de Graves, ages for an average of 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels and has the potential to age for decades. The annual production averages between 6,000 and 7,000 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Mission Haut Brion is generally considered as the one other Graves estate (Haut Brion being the first) to be of 1855 classification first growth quality. It is revered amongst wine afficionados and critics globally; Neil Martin once referred to the wine as “a religious experience”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the fruit for the Grand Vin is sourced from vineyard plots in the commune of Talence and the blend is usually even between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by blending and then ageing in 100% new French oak for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of dense texture, full body, and layers of intense black fruits and serious tannins, La Mission is often thought to have more floral aromatics and overall elegance than sister estate Haut-Brion. Patience is rewarded, and La Mission generally shouldn’t be opened until it has reached a minimum of 10 years of age.\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;\"\u003e1998\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;\"\u003ePessac-Leognan\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;\"\u003e48% Merlot, 37% 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":"48% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 15% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41906614829206,"sku":"PLLMHB98","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-1998-34706268684438.jpg?v=1704910326"},{"product_id":"copy-of-ch-pape-clement-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2000","title":"Ch. Pape Clement, Cru Classe de Graves, Pessac-Leognan, 2000","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClaiming to be the oldest functioning estate in Bordeaux – from 1252 - Pape Clement takes its name from Bernard de Groth who ascended to the papacy as Clement V in 1305. He donated the estate to the church – the Archdiocese of Bordeaux - who ran it until the French Revolution. The estate was, in 1939, acquired by the Montagne family, who still own it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePape-Clement has Cru Classe de Graves status for the red wines only and the 32 hectares of vineyards are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and small amounts of the white grape varieties Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle – which are used to produce the estate’s white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImmense care goes into the winemaking here from ploughing the vineyards with oxen to de-stemming by hand. The Pape-Clement red offered a rich and powerful style of red wine for decades but in recent years there has been an increase in elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white Pape-Clement – the only white Bordeaux to thus far be awarded 100 points by Robert Parker (for the 2009 vintage) – has a wonderfully rich concentration with bold and exotic fruit aromas, while being balanced by toasty spice and a refreshing linear core, both immediately enjoyable and with a long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePape Clement’s Grand Vin rouge is fermented parcel by parcel in wooden vats, and then followed by malolactic and ageing in oak barrels over 18-22 months, with up to 70% new oak, although varying sizes of barrels are used to reduce the overall effect of the wood. The blend is usually around 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 Merlot, with the remainder Cabernet Franc. 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50% 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\"\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\"\u003e2008 - 2035\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\"\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":"50% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 50% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41906645074070,"sku":"PLPAPE00","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-pape-clement-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2000-33430401646742.jpg?v=1704908885"},{"product_id":"ch-levanglie-pomerol-2016","title":"Ch. L'Evangile, Pomerol, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in eastern Pomerol on the border with Saint-Emilion (with Cheval Blanc across the divide), and neighbouring La Conseillante, it’s not surprising that this is one of the very finest Pomerols you can find. In 1990, Domaines Baron de Rothschild acquired a majority shareholding, which has meant that the already great estate became even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14.1 hectares of vineyards are planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc and are situated in one of the warmer spots of the appellation, which means that it ripens early, giving a rich and luxuriantly silky fruit profile that belies its depth and power. This is an outstanding Pomerol that will age for decades.\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 for l’Evangile is sourced from the chateau’s vineyards in eastern Pomerol, and one of the warmest and earliest ripening spots in the appellation. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises 80 to 90% Merlot complemented with Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place, plot by plot, in cement vats and is followed by ageing for 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels. L’Evangile has a rich and luxuriantly silky fruit profile that belies its depth and power. This is an outstanding Pomerol that will age for 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;\"\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 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;\"\u003ePomerol\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;\"\u003e92% 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":"92% Merlot \u0026 8% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41909396340886,"sku":"POLEVA16","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-l-evangile-ch-l-evangile-pomerol-2016-33931477909654.jpg?v=1704910508"},{"product_id":"ch-la-conseillante-pomerol-2016","title":"Ch. La Conseillante, Pomerol, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Conseillante can trace its history back to 1735, and in 1870 is acquired by the Nicolas family who still own the property today. 13 hectares of vineyards are located in the eastern part of Pomerol, adjacent to the border with Saint-Emilion – La Conseillante’s land is bordering that of L’Evangile and Vieux Chateau Certain, on the Pomerol side, and that of Cheval Blanc, on the Saint-Emilion side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc sometimes with a little Malbec in the blend and spends 18-20 months maturing in 90% new oak barrels. This is a wine bursting with rich dark fruits and a silky interlacing of fine tannins. Taking on a little more power over the last decade or so, there has been no loss of finesse. In towering form, this is one of Pomerol’s best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from on average 35 year old vines on the Catusseau plateau in Pomerol, Conseillante’s grape composition varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises a high - 85% plus - Merlot content, which is complemented with Cabernet Franc and sometimes a little Malbec. Fermentation takes place in cement vats and is followed by around 18 months of ageing in 75% new oak barrels. This is a wine bursting with rich dark fruits and a silky interlacing of fine tannins. Taking on a little more power and muscle over the last decade or so, there has been no loss of finesse. In towering form, this is one of Pomerol’s best.\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;\"\u003ePomerol\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;\"\u003e80% Merlot \u0026amp; 20% Cabernet Franc\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;\"\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;\"\u003e2022 - 2057\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\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":"80% Merlot \u0026 20% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41909452538006,"sku":"POLACO16","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-conseillante-grand-vin-pomerol-2016-33931492589718.jpg?v=1704910338"},{"product_id":"copy-of-ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2016","title":"Ch. Trotanoy, Pomerol, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated almost dead centre of the Pomerol appellation, Trotanoy is a small estate with a huge heart. The modern era of the estate starts in 1953, when it is acquired by JP Moueix Estates. 8 hectares of vineyards are located 1km south-west of Petrus on deep gravel clay soils and are planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the more serious and muscular Pomerols with an array of dark fruits – black plums, cassis and liquorice – but with a core of sweetness that balances the powerful tannins. Despite the strength and structure, and associated ability to age for decades, Trotanoy is accessible within a decade even in great vintages. This is also one of few chateaux which seems to perform consistently well regardless of the quality of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Trotanoy is a thing of beauty! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrotanoy is made from on average 35-40 years old vines growing on the Pomerol plateau at between 30-40 meters of altitude. Always made from 100% Merlot, Trotanoy ferments in cement and stainless-steel vats, of varying sizes, and is following aged in 50% new oak barrels for 16-18 months. This is one of the more serious and muscular Pomerols with an array of dark fruits – black plums, cassis, and liquorice – but with a core of sweetness that balances the powerful tannins. Despite the strength and structure, and associated ability to age for decades, Trotanoy is accessible within a decade even in great vintages. This is also one of few chateaux which seems to perform consistently well regardless of the quality of the vintage.\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;\"\u003ePomerol\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;\"\u003e95% Merlot \u0026amp; 5% Cabernet Franc\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;\"\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;\"\u003e2022 - 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\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\"\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":"95% Merlot \u0026 5% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994502013078,"sku":"POTROT16","price":359.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-trotanoy-ch-trotanoy-pomerol-2016-34869145108630.jpg?v=1704908174"},{"product_id":"copy-of-ch-canon-grand-cru-saint-emilion-2016","title":"Ch. Canon, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, 2016","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;\"\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 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\u003e74% Merlot \u0026amp; 26% Cabernet Franc\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; Classic\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\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;\"\u003e2021 - 2046\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;\"\u003eBeef \u0026amp; 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 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":"74% Merlot \u0026 26% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42006997270678,"sku":"SECANO16","price":199.0,"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-2016-34869135933590.jpg?v=1704911954"},{"product_id":"ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2016","title":"Ch. La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classe de Graves, Pessac-Leognan, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor years Ch La Mission Haut-Brion vied with Ch Haut-Brion as to which was best from vintage to vintage. La Mission was often more floral and elegant, but both shared the rich, ripe fruit aromatics of the very best Pessac-Leognans. In 1983, as if to resolve the dispute, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. (owner of Ch Haut-Brion) acquired La Mission Haut-Brion as well. Both wines are at the pinnacle of what the appellation can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion is situated just across the road from Haut-Brion in the commune of Talence. 27 hectares of vineyards are planted to 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and around 10% Cabernet Franc. There are also 3.7 hectares reserved for white grape varieties, for the production of La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. Less than 1,000 cases are made per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe red La Mission Haut-Brion, which is a Cru Classe de Graves, ages for an average of 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels and has the potential to age for decades. The annual production averages between 6,000 and 7,000 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Mission Haut Brion is generally considered as the one other Graves estate (Haut Brion being the first) to be of 1855 classification first growth quality. It is revered amongst wine afficionados and critics globally; Neil Martin once referred to the wine as “a religious experience”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of the fruit for the Grand Vin is sourced from vineyard plots in the commune of Talence and the blend is usually even between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by blending and then ageing in 100% new French oak for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA wine of dense texture, full body, and layers of intense black fruits and serious tannins, La Mission is often thought to have more floral aromatics and overall elegance than sister estate Haut-Brion. Patience is rewarded, and La Mission generally shouldn’t be opened until it has reached a minimum of 10 years of age.\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\"\u003ePessac-Leognan\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\"\u003e57% Merlot, 42% 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":"57% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 1% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42060179636374,"sku":"PLLMHB16","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2016-33931544887446.jpg?v=1704910157"},{"product_id":"ch-la-mission-haut-brion-gccg-pessac-leognan-2019","title":"Ch. La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classe de Graves, Pessac-Leognan, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor years Ch La Mission Haut-Brion vied with Ch Haut-Brion as to which was best from vintage to vintage. La Mission was often more floral and elegant, but both shared the rich, ripe fruit aromatics of the very best Pessac-Leognans. In 1983, as if to resolve the dispute, Domaine Clarence Dillon S.A. (owner of Ch Haut-Brion) acquired La Mission Haut-Brion as well. Both wines are at the pinnacle of what the appellation can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Mission Haut-Brion is situated just across the road from Haut-Brion in the commune of Talence. 27 hectares of vineyards are planted to 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and around 10% Cabernet Franc. There are also 3.7 hectares reserved for white grape varieties, for the production of La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. Less than 1,000 cases are made per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe red La Mission Haut-Brion, which is a Cru Classe de Graves, ages for an average of 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels and has the potential to age for decades. The annual production averages between 6,000 and 7,000 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Mission Haut Brion is generally considered as the one other Graves estate (Haut Brion being the first) to be of 1855 classification first growth quality. It is revered amongst wine afficionados and critics globally; Neil Martin once referred to the wine as “a religious experience”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of the fruit for the Grand Vin is sourced from vineyard plots in the commune of Talence and the blend is usually even between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and is followed by blending and then ageing in 100% new French oak for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA wine of dense texture, full body, and layers of intense black fruits and serious tannins, La Mission is often thought to have more floral aromatics and overall elegance than sister estate Haut-Brion. 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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":"54% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026 7% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432110002326,"sku":"PLLMHB19","price":359.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-la-mission-haut-brion-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2019-35048084177046.jpg?v=1704910154"},{"product_id":"ch-clinet-pomerol-2019","title":"Ch. Clinet, Pomerol, 2019","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinet is one of oldest properties in Pomerol with records of vineyards dating back to 1785. The modern history of the estate starts in the early 1990s, when Clinet was acquired by the Audy family. Jean-Michel Arcaute, married to Clinet owner George Audy’s daughter, ran the estate for many years and was largely responsible for the enormous improvement of both vineyard work and cellar management, and thus greatly improved wine quality. Michel Rolland consulted for a period between 1985 and 2014. In 1998, the estate was acquired by Jean-Louis Laborde, who’s son Ronan Laborde is running the estate today, and who has achieved even higher quality from the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinet is a small property of only 9 hectares situated on the famous Pomerol plateau. Merlot dominates the vineyards with up to 80% of plantings, with the remainder a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabenet Franc, and the average vine age is 45 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grape blend for the Clinet’s grand vin varies with fruit ripeness and vintage condition but usually consists of around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 45 years. fermentation takes place parcel by parcel in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, and is followed by ageing in up to 60% new French oak barrels. Clinet is one of the finest Pomerols available and a wine of enormous concentration, richness 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\"\u003e2019\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\"\u003ePomerol\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-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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon\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\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 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":"80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42536197161110,"sku":"POCLIN19","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-clinet-ch-clinet-pomerol-2019-35018392436886.jpg?v=1704911765"},{"product_id":"ch-clinet-ch-clinet-pomerol-2016","title":"Ch. Clinet, Ch. Clinet, Pomerol, 2016","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinet is one of oldest properties in Pomerol with records of vineyards dating back to 1785. The modern history of the estate starts in the early 1990s, when Clinet was acquired by the Audy family. Jean-Michel Arcaute, married to Clinet owner George Audy’s daughter, ran the estate for many years and was largely responsible for the enormous improvement of both vineyard work and cellar management, and thus greatly improved wine quality. Michel Rolland consulted for a period between 1985 and 2014. In 1998, the estate was acquired by Jean-Louis Laborde, who’s son Ronan Laborde is running the estate today, and who has achieved even higher quality from the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinet is a small property of only 9 hectares situated on the famous Pomerol plateau. Merlot dominates the vineyards with up to 80% of plantings, with the remainder a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabenet Franc, and the average vine age is 45 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grape blend for the Clinet’s grand vin varies with fruit ripeness and vintage condition but usually consists of around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 45 years. fermentation takes place parcel by parcel in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, and is followed by ageing in up to 60% new French oak barrels. 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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":"90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43063581835414,"sku":"POCLIN16","price":129.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-clinet-ch-clinet-pomerol-2016-35555475783830.jpg?v=1707309370"},{"product_id":"rocca-di-frassinello-baffonero-maremma-toscana-doc-2015","title":"Rocca di Frassinello, Baffonero, Maremma Toscana DOC, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-lzkzh-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-lzkzh-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-49\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"28e7ed4a-157f-44cd-a8bd-6c7fb9bbbb39\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocca di Frassinello is a distinguished wine producer located in the heart of the Maremma Toscana DOC region in Tuscany, Italy. Founded in 2001 as a joint venture between Castellare di Castellina and Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), Rocca di Frassinello combines the expertise of two renowned wine estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on a picturesque estate near the Tuscan coast, Rocca di Frassinello is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Maremma Toscana. Known for their innovative approach to winemaking and commitment to quality, Rocca di Frassinello produces a range of acclaimed wines, including their flagship Maremma Rosso, which showcases the region's potential for producing elegant and expressive red wines. With a focus on sustainability and respect for tradition, Rocca di Frassinello continues to be a leading producer in the dynamic landscape of Tuscan winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-lzkzh-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-lzkzh-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-47\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"42100770-9071-4dea-83f2-0efdf973b04f\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Rocca di Frassinello Baffonero Maremma Rosso is a captivating expression of Tuscan winemaking prowess. Crafted in the Maremma Toscana DOC region, this wine blends Sangiovese and Merlot grapes to create a harmonious and complex profile. On the nose, it presents an enticing bouquet of ripe dark berries, dried herbs, and hints of tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is rich and velvety, with layers of black cherry, plum, and spice, complemented by well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish. With its depth, structure, and elegant balance, the Rocca di Frassinello Baffonero exemplifies the quality and character of wines produced in the Maremma Toscana DOC, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts seeking a refined and memorable Tuscan red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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 style=\"height: 228px; width: 100%;\" 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\"\u003e2015\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\"\u003eItaly\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\"\u003eTuscany\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\"\u003eMaremma Toscana DOC\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e100% Merlot\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\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 386.546875px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich and Intense\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\"\u003e14.5%\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\"\u003e2018 - 2035\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\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-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":"100% Merlot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43242466574486,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-rocca-di-frassinello-baffonero-maremma-toscana-doc-2015-35756260982934.jpg?v=1714046573"},{"product_id":"ch-gazin-grand-vin-pomerol-2015","title":"Ch. Gazin, Grand Vin, Pomerol, 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of Pomerol gradually developed between the 12th century and the French Revolution under the aegis of the knights of Saint-Jean of Jerusalem, Rhodes and Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau GAZIN, which was a hamlet in the 18th century, is probably located on the site of the “Hospital of Pomeyrols”, built by the knights to receive pilgrims on the Santiago de Compostela route. This was the inspiration for the name of the property’s second wine “l’Hospitalet de Gazin”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sought-after vineyards on the Pomerol plateau are predominantly home to well-positioned Merlot grapes, which constitute about 90% of the plantings. 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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":"95% Merlot \u0026 5% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43709319741590,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-gazin-grand-vin-pomerol-2015-36165120196758.jpg?v=1716930526"},{"product_id":"ch-beausejour-j-duffau-lagarrosse-saint-emilion-2019","title":"Ch. 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Under meticulous winemaking and the care of its owners, Château Beauséjour consistently garners critical acclaim and is regarded as one of the leading producers in Saint-Émilion, creating wines that are as collectible as they are enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse is a renowned Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion, celebrated for its powerful, refined, and long-lived wines. The vineyard, situated on Saint-Émilion’s prized limestone plateau, benefits from exceptional terroir, combining Merlot and Cabernet Franc to produce wines of extraordinary depth and elegance. A classic Beauséjour wine offers layers of dark fruit, such as blackberries and plums, intertwined with notes of licorice, cedar, and a distinctive minerality from its terroir. 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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. 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In 1992 they started bottling their own wine and hired one of Italy’s best consulting winemakers at the time, Luca d’Attoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, with 57 ha of organically farmed vineyards, Tua Rita is run by daughter Simena and her husband, Stefano Frascolla. In 2020, the estate was ranked 88\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e in the Liv-Ex Power 100 list of most powerful wine brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTua Rita produces a range of stunning wines, includingof the most iconic, the Syrahs ‘Per Sempre’ and ‘Keir’, Bordeaux blend ‘Giusto di Notri’, Petit Verdot and Merlot blend ‘Lodano’ and Passito Pantelleria ‘Sese’. 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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":"69% Merlot \u0026 31% Cabernet Franc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55482907165048,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5452\/6614\/files\/red-wine-ch-beausejour-j-duffau-lagarrosse-saint-emilion-2022-72102953189752.jpg?v=1772293673"},{"product_id":"ch-pape-clement-cru-classe-de-graves-pessac-leognan-2016","title":"Ch. 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