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1992 Delord Bas Armagnac (700ml)

Armagnac, FRANCE
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Another vintage dated release from this well-reputed but tiny house in Lannepax, established in 1893. Delord continue to distil their own wines, although the output it relatively small. Expect dried apricot and prune aromas and flavours with hints of roasted wheat and tobacco. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Remnant Whisky Co. Fly By Night Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $179.99
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 45%

Notes from the bottlers... First-fill Bourbon and Australian Apera casks bring aromas of mocha, blood orange and fresh ripe peach with a hint of toasted marshmallow. On the palate, decadent flavours of dark chocolate orange, meringue and salted caramel evolve into an elegant finish of almond croissant and vanilla custard. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... “The toffee and marmalade is unmistakable in its finish. The definition of a Tasmanian single malt. A must for the whisky collection.” - Oli Mellers, Tasmanian Chef
The brand name goes some way to suggesting the provenance of these whiskies, as does the background story. Belgrove's Peter Bignell, backed by a consortium, acquired a number of barrels from a failed investment scheme and vatted them into this single malt release. If you're searching for more clues, here's the text from the back label: "A little over ten years ago [redacted] started a scheme to help finance growth of his fledgling whisky company [redacted]. It is possible in those early days that [redacted] intentions were good but it wasn’t long before [redacted], given a big endorsement by Whisky Bible author Jim Murray, was in financial trouble and [redacted] was selling empty barrels and stealing from other barrels to bottle and sell. Fast forward a little and those investors left with the remnant of the failure were stuck between a rock and a hard place due to [redacted] refusal to fulfil [redacted] contracts in place with investors. Enter Peter Bignell of Belgrove Rye Whisky fame and his hastily formed consortium. Peter, a gentleman if ever there was one, felt the pain of the [redacted] investors and put together a rescue deal to purchase the barrels and set out to blend and bottle the whisky that almost never saw the light of day."

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2019 Domaine des Ardoisieres Amethyste

Savoie, FRANCE
$235. 00
Bottle
$2820.00 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

The Savoie region is nestled within the French Alps, not far from Chambéry. Once one powerful wine region with 20,000 hectares planted on the complex slopes of the mountain, it's now a small region, totalling 3,000 hectares. Most of the vineyards have been replanted on the flat, where the machines can find their way but not the quality. However, in 1998, one very special slope called "Coteau de Cevins" abandoned for decades was brought back to life by the Mayor of the area Denis Perroux and Michel Grisard, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Savoie. The Coteau de Cevins once produced some of the most exciting wines of France.
The Coteau de Cevins was replanted in 1998 with the original, very qualitative vines of Persan and Mondeuse noire (red) as well as Altesse, Roussanne , Mondeuse blanche, Malvoisie and Jacquère (white). The slope reaches 60% of inclination, and the vines are planted on terrasses of very old, complex mica schists, loam and sand. With 8,000 vines planted per hectare and 25 hectolitres per hectare produced, it is the Grand Cru hill of Savoie. Out of this magnificent hill, three wines are produced, called Quartz, Schiste and Améthyste. The first real crop was harvested in 2002. In 2005, Brice Omont was appointed wine grower and director of Domaine des Ardoisières, to pursue the work Michel Grisard had started.
In addition to the Coteau de Cevins, Brice Omont started to rent a vineyard on the Coteau de St Pierre de Soucy in 2008 in order to produce wines from clay and limestone soils and schist. The two Cuvée Argile white and red were born. In 2015, Brice Omont started to rent another vineyard of great quality Jacquère to produce Silice, a highly addictive cuvée of white alpine wine.
The Améthyste Rouge is a blend of two quintessential Savoie varieties, Persan and Mondeuse. It was fermented with wild yeasts and aged in neutral French oak for 18 months. It's concentrated and structured, with dense red and black fruits, licorice, and subtle pepper, finishing with brisk acidity and firm, gravelly tannins.

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The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $499.00
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 44%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not shown.
Part of an annual line of limited editions designed to celebrate 'perfect pairings' and harmonious flavour profiles, 'Rich Cacao' is also a collaboration with world-renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca (of 3 Michelin star fame at El Celler de Can Roca). Specifically tailored to pair with fine chocolates, crafted from a combination of European and American oak casks with a 'zero-waste' approach, it is a homage to the cacao plant in its entirety. The gift box is made using discarded cacao pod husks and is 100% recyclable. 44% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Decidedly un-gimmicky. Downright delicious, actually. The aroma shows that classic, sherried Macallan core with new leather, dried citrus, honey, and almond paste, but atop all that sits a unique wood-driven layer that does indeed evoke chocolate, err cacao, although not in an incredibly obvious way. It’s more subtle than the name implies with well-balanced notes of cocoa nibs, dry baking chocolate, and a bit of milky coffee. The palate is where the confections really show off with deeper, darker notes of chocolate that become almost fudgy into the finish. There’s a creaminess here, as well, which works beautifully to complement notes of dark vanilla bean, juicy dates, and baking spice. It’s reminiscent of a holiday fruit cake, if that fruit cake had chunks of chocolate in it — which may sound a bit strange but not in this dram. Elaborate backstory aside, this is one to put on the shelf. - drinkhacker.com
Notes from the producer... AROMA: Chocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty lime and ginger. PALATE: Dark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla and cinnamon. FINISH: Long with rich chocolate.

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2019 Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde

Cote Rotie, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Is it really fair when a wine rated 95+? is a bit of disappointment? Yet I confess that's how I felt upon tasting Rostaing's 2019 Cote Rotie la Cote Blonde—perhaps a victim of my own overly high expectations? It was a bit closed on the nose, only to explode with vibrant red raspberries and cherries in the mouth. Full-bodied, concentrated and plush, with a long, mocha-tinged finish, it did begin to show a bit more aromatic range and complexity as it sat in the glass, so perhaps I'm being too tough on it. Drink 2025 - 2040.
95+? points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
An assertively perfumed bouquet displays an array of ripe red and blue fruit preserve, floral and spice qualities, along with suggestions of licorice, smoky bacon fat and mineral notes. Effortlessly marries depth and energy and offers sweet cherry, crème de mûre and candied violet flavors sharpened by building mineral and spice flourishes. Shows noteworthy clarity and mineral cut on a long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes with real authority.
95-97 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
The 2019 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde is as seamless and silky as they come and is just a quintessential Côte Rôtie. Black raspberries, flowers, ground pepper, and subtle meatiness all emerge from this beauty, and it’s full-bodied, has remarkable tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. It certainly offers pleasure today, but smart money will hide bottles for 4-5 years. It will knock your socks off over the following two decades. Drink 2026 - 2047.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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Lindores MCDXCIV Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Lowlands, SCOTLAND
$109. 99
Bottle
$1319.88 Dozen

ABV: 46%

Lindores Abbey is the officially recognised site of the first recorded distillation of Scotch whisky. It was back in 1494 that King James IV commissioned Brother John Cor at Lindores Abbey to make aqua vitae with eight bolls of malt. For more than 100 years, the preservation of the ruined abbey has fallen to Drew McKenzie-Smith and his family. Several years ago he learned of the abbey’s significance to the industry after visiting a website called Connoisseur Scotland. Further inspiration came when he was shown a copy of the late Michael Jackson’s book, 'Scotland and Its Whiskies.' In it, Jackson wrote of Lindores, “For the whisky lover it is a pilgrimage”. Following fifteen years of careful planning, construction work began on a new distillery that would not only capitalise on this whisky connection but also provide the means with which to preserve the abbey for future generations. In 2017, after five centuries of silence, the stills at Lindores Abbey began flowing again.
There are actually two releases now in Australia: Lindores MCDXCIV and the MCDXCIV Commemorative First Release. They're essentially the same liquid, distinguished by a subtle notation on the label. Both come aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and STR red wine barriques from Burgundy. Both are three and a half year old Lowlanders. You might expect Lindores to be on the lighter side, however it's more like a young Speysider, nicely balanced and not shy on flavour. There's even a nod to Linkwood on the nose where the aromas show surprising weight; Cream tea biscuits, pear drops, light beeswax, cocoa and citrus are echoed with impressive purity, depth and texture of the palate. A fine astringency checks the length, but it's auspicious as far as inaugural releases go - all that's needed is more time to add further layers of complexity. 46% Alc./Vol. Tasted from a 15ml sample.
Other reviews... From bourbon, sherry and wine barrique. Either the great folks at Lindores would like to stress some kind of Roman heritage with the name, which I doubt, or the name refers to 1494, which was the year when the Exchequer Rolls of James IV of Scotland recorded the granting of malt to friar John Cor in order to make the first 'official' water of life in Scotland, at Lindores Abbey in the Lowlands. Those Exchequer Rolls, in their great wisdom, did not mention any kind of PX or red wine casks, but I'm sure that's been done parsimoniously here. Colour: straw. Nose: starts with rather a lot of weissbeer, some porridge, then sourdough and leaven bread, buckwheat crepes, just grist… Then more lemon juice, fresh cider and a few drops of wine vinegar. I believe you can't do it any more natural. The barriques have been very civilised, I find no merlot and no cabernet whatsoever. Phew. Mouth: pretty good indeed, very much on grains and breads, with only a drop of lemon juice, bitter ale, then really a lot pf pepper and nutmeg from the oak. Perhaps not totally integrated and balanced yet, but that should come. Finish: anecdotal, with some bitterish oak and notes of eggplant and artichoke. Comments: not sure it's totally ready yet, but when the base is nicely bready like this, beyond the oak, the future should be bright. 78 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from the producers... Colour: Golden. Nose: Elegant, soft, mellow vanilla, caramel notes playing with orchard fruits and sweet pear drops. Reminiscent of toffee apples! Palate: Smooth with a creamy texture and a perfect balance of mellow vanilla, dried fruits, citrus touches with a hint of spice. Finish: Medium length, delicate but lingering finish. Non chill filtered.

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British Navy Pussers Rum 151 Overproof Navy Rum (700ml)

GUYANA
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 75.5%

Note: the cork is susceptible to breaking when removing the stopper from this product. You may need a cork screw to remove the remaining cork from the neck of the bottle. Have a substitute cork or stopper on standby.
Matured for three years in first-fill Bourbon barrels and released at an eye-watering strength - as it was traditionally shipped to the Royal Navy victualling yards in Deptford, Gosport, and Devonport for blending and dilution. The nose opens with pungent Indian spices and evolves to molasses-drenched fruit cake, papaya, peel-heavy marmalade, dates, coffee beans and dark chocolate in a punchy but classic Demerara whiff that's ultimately Armagnac-like. Tasted without dilution, the flavours are intense, alcohol-charged, bittersweet, tropical, estery, resiny and complex. Tactile and almost unctuous to finish, striking a deeply satisfying balance in spite of the extreme ABV, this high-octane, gorilla of a rum guarantees to blast tropical cocktails into the stratosphere. Nothing has been added before bottling. (We recommend tasting, but not drinking it straight). 75.5% Alc./Vol.

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Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

This is the travel retail version of the 21YO, part matured in Madeira casks, which at the time of writing is selling for considerably more at Duty Free stores. Aberfeldy's Malt Master, Stephanie MacLeod finished it in ex-madeira casks for up to 12 months prior to bottling. The result is a richly textured, complex yet balanced whisky with notes of ripe fig, walnut and dark chocolate in symphony with Aberfeldy’s signature honeyed richness. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The nose is utterly irresistible with rich, honeyed aromas of granola, malted barley, vanilla, ground almond, and cream on hot porridge. The slightly waxy mouthfeel gives it a luxurious sheen, with flavors of citrus, heather honey fudge, vanilla, and peppery spice, followed by dried fruits, notably apricot and mango, oak, and hints of bourbon biscuit. A lively, mouth-coating finish of cinnamon and pepper round it out handsomely. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jonny McCormick 2021
...Sprays of orange peel oils are vibrant while golden raisin and apple pastry notes linger in the back of the aromatic surge. Waves of indulgent honey cookies and candied ginger unfold across the palate. Orange reappears, bitter and dried, on the gracefully winding finish. 94 points / Excellent, Highly Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
...I used to the older version of Aberfeldy 21 quite a lot, despite its lightness. Not sure whether they changed the recipe or not along the new packaging… Oh and I’m not sure I’d have bottled a new 21 at 40% vol. The design is retro and the strength is retro too ;-), but the price is fair given the age (+/-85€). Colour: deep gold. Nose: but it’s even more breakfasty than the 16 yo! Although we’re rather finding marmalade and mint flavoured tea here, as well as curranty buns, Danishes, muffins, and all things from a New York coffee shop. No, not Starbucks. Very lovely nose, I have to say. Mouth: what a pity that they bottled it at 40% vol.! Because it’s totally excellent, bursting with raisins, jams, marmalades, and slightly mentholy herbal teas, some lemon grass, rose jelly, even tinned litchis, a perfect raisiny oakiness… Finish: short to medium, honeyed and grassy at the same time, with something Highland-Parky. Comments: shouldn’t we start petitioning? Why bottle any 20+ years old malt whisky at 40% vol.? Especially when it’s as excellent as this! 86 points - whiskyfun.com

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Westward Cask Strength Single Malt American Whiskey (700ml)

Oregon, UNITED STATES
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 62.5%

Westward shows the character of its distillate brightest here. It's still no monster, but everything is amplified in a mouth coating delivery with suggestions of dried peach and controlled spices dovetailing into some classy vanilla oak. It's rounded off by hints of Bounty bar and fruit'n'nut chocolate with a grassy freshness lifting the aftertaste. The balance is noteworthy at this strength. Tasted from a 30ml sample.
Other reviews... On the nose, fragrant wood spice, green banana, baked kumquats, and kiwi. The palate leads with creamy vanilla and baking spice, jalapeño peppers, dark chocolate, black coffee, and chicory. The big flavors mean water is a must, bringing out chocolate-covered marshmallows, dark berries, a tropical note of sweet pineapple, toasted almonds, coffee cake, and a hint of barrel char. The finish is full bodied and spiced, with more pineapple and vanilla sweetness. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: David Fleming 2021
Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019

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Taittinger Les Folies de La Marquetterie Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
(55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay, from a single vineyard in Pierry, due south of Epernay and near Cuis; L1202FC00100): Pale gold. Red berries, rose and orange peel on the fragrant, floral-accented nose and in the mouth. Sappy and broad, with very good depth and an energizing note of chalky minerals. Gains weight with air and finishes with excellent breadth, clarity and lingering mineral and honeysuckle notes.
92 Points
Josh Raynolds - Antonio Galloni's Vinous
This is a fruity Champagne with cooked-apple, strawberry and pear flavors. Round and easy with freshness and softness. Opulent and lightly tannic. Crushed white pepper. Minerally. Tension. A higher percentage of pinot noir here. Drink now.
91 Points
JamesSuckling.com (January 2022)
The latest release of Taittinger's NV Brut Folies de la Marquetterie is showing superbly, bursting from the glass with aromas of fresh bread, crisp stone fruit, buttered toast, citrus oil and mirabelle plums. Full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, with an enveloping core of fruit, racy acids and a pillowy pinpoint mousse, it's a gourmand, concentrated wine with the substance to evolve with grace in the cellar. Drink 2021 - 2038.
94 Points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (September 2021)
This special cuvée comes from the vineyards surrounding the Château de la Marquetterie in Reims. With a part aged in wood, the wine has fine bottle aging and toastiness giving it richness as well as bringing out the ripe lemon and red-apple flavors. It is a beautifully balanced wine that is ready to drink.
94 Points
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast (December 2017)

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2019 Thierry et Pascale Matrot Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Here the ripe aromas are completely dominated by sulfur which understandably blurs the nuance. More interesting are the super-sleek and beautifully well-detailed flavors that exhibit fine punch on the citrusy and agreeably dry but somewhat one-dimensional finish. This is awkward today though there does not appear to be any particular reason that it shouldn't properly clean up. Drink 2027+.
89-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Meursault Blagny 1er Cru, which comes from the same climat as the red (though that cannot be stated on the label), has a well-defined, fragrant praline and almond-tinged bouquet. The palate is taut and fresh with a fine bead of acidity. Lightly spiced with ginger and a touch of rhubarb, it feels quite linear at the moment and does not quite kick on toward the finish. Give it the benefit of the doubt and afford it 2–3 years in bottle. Drink 2023 - 2034.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Pale lemon and lime. A more restrained nose, far from the madding crowd of 2019, this Meursault-Blagny has kept its freshness. It offers greater tensile strength than the village Meursault, but not significantly more volume. Lemon apple finish.
90-93 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen 13 Year Old A Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

UNITED STATES
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.5%

Widow Jane Distillery is located in the center of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood. First offered under their private single-barrel program, the Lucky Thirteen label now joins Widow Jane’s core offerings at 93 proof. Cherry picked by President and Head Distiller, Lisa Wicker, no more than a handful of barrels of will make it to market at a given time. Wicker notes that the final blend consists of straight bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. “The resulting whiskey,” she adds, “has a rich mouthfeel and lingering finish.”
While Widow Jane have begun to distill in-house, a good portion of this was likely sourced from MGP (It should be noted, older MGP barrels are seeing increasingly high demand and less availability, so they're by no means cutting corners). Bottled non chill filtered. 46.5% Alc./Vol. * Batch numbers may vary without notice.
Other reviews... [Batch 1 tasted] Aromas of dried herbs and new leather waft above grape jam, candied raspberries, and cherry cough drops, with more candied notes emerging over time. Water accentuates the cherry flavors, but also brings forth dry, earthy elements of hayloft and fresh-cut grass. Slightly abrupt on the finish, but this is certainly a concentrated and flavorful whiskey with luscious dark berry, cinnamon bun, café au lait, and loads of savory spice. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: David Fleming 2021

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2019 Castello dei Rampolla Liu Merlot

Tuscany, ITALY
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Castello dei Rampolla is located in Panzano’s famous Conca d’Oro or ‘golden basin” district, an amphitheater of striking, pristine hillside vineyards in Tuscany. The di Napoli family has owned Rampolla since 1739, and Alceo di Napoli inherited the estate in 1965. At the time, Rampolla was essentially a summer residence. Wheat, olive trees and other mixed crops were cultivated, but there were no vineyards. With the assistance of Piero Antinori amongst others, Alceo began making and bottling wines under the Rampollo label in 1975. Rampolla are now a reference point for the highest level of quality that does not fit into Chianti Classico or Brunello for Tuscany.
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The 2019 Merlot Liu' is another outrageously beautiful wine from Rampolla. Deep, inky and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous energy to match its purity of fruit. Blueberry, spice, leather, menthol and espresso build into the potent, tannic finish. Readers will find a serious Merlot packed with fruit and structure. Rampolla planted Merlot in 2000 and 2003 to soften Sammarco, but the vines turned out to be more productive than expected, giving birth to the Liu'. The 2019 was aged in cement and terracotta. I am not entirely sure how the Liu' will mature, but I also doubt that will be much a concern for the vast majority of readers. Drink 2022 - 2034.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The Castello dei Rampolla 2019 Liù is a relatively new wine (the first vintage made was the 2018) and a pure expression of Merlot. The wine is generously endowed with lots of fruit flavor and a distinctive punchiness that adds a bright and lifted quality to the bouquet. It sports a mid-weight approach with plenty of summer fresh cherry, plum and other purple fruits. It's hard not to feel immediately attracted to this wine, especially given its very vivid and bright personality. You'll have a lot of fun drinking Liù straight out of the gate or likewise waiting for it to complete its bottle evolution. Drink 2022 - 2038.
94+ points
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate (Oct 2021)
Berries, cherries and violets with some black-olive and black-truffle notes. Very complex. Medium-to full-bodied with linear tannins that are polished and fine, running through the center palate. Tight at the end. Very pretty and racy,]. Merlot. Unfiltered. Drink after 2023.
93 points
James Suckling
I put my nose in it and thought ‘This isn’t Sangiovese”. It’s 100% Merlot, spending nove mesi in tini di cemento/anfore di terracotta. No oak.
Love this wine. Earth, new leather, black olives, blueberry and fresh blackberry, with a dried flower perfume above. Medium-bodied, thick with brushed suede tannin, plum and earth, and again that floral perfume wafting about. It has fairly fresh acidity, but it’s all about those terracotta tannins and slightly wild ‘natural’ feel. Finish is long with rugged grip. Such presence and character here.
95 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

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2018 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$420. 00
Bottle
$5040.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.1%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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A firmly reduced nose does not allow any nuance to be appreciated. More interesting are the racy and almost painfully intense tautly muscular flavors that possess plenty of minerality that imparts a refreshing salinity on the linear, austere, compact and tightly wound finish. This excellent effort is a 'buy and forget you own it' wine that should age gracefully for years. Drink 2035+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens has also turned out very well indeed, mingling aromas of cherries and red berries with hints of licorice, forest floor and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, bright and precise, it's mineral and fine-boned, reflecting its origins in the thinner, calcareous soils of Rugiens-Hauts that have little in common with the iron-rich clays of Rugiens-Bas. Long and penetrating, it's beautifully refined. Drink 2026 - 2055.
94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The 2018 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru comes from the lieu-dit of Rugiens-Haut, on shallow soils. This is 100% de-stemmed. It has a light, airy bouquet of fragrant cranberry and raspberry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite dark fruit and a markedly saline, focused finish. Moderate length, but there is good energy here. Drink 2022 - 2038.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Northern part just before it switches to ENE. Fair depth of colour, more red than purple. Complex nose, there is a lot going on here. More red than black, complex too on the palate now with some darker notes, keeps changing, ripe but vibrating. Dense and quite classy.
92-95 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Jean-Marc et Thomas Bouley Pommard Les Fremiers Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$315. 00
Bottle
$3780.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Thomas Bouley is very much the insiders secret, more famous with his fellow vignerons than with collectors chasing the next 'superstar' seen on social media. That Thomas resists putting his name on the front label of his wines (preferring to keep his father's) is typical of his humble and low key approach. Based in Volnay may also add to his relative anonymity, however we suspect this is changing rapidly as word gets out of just how spectacular his wines are, and of the continual improvement seen since he began working with his father in the early 2000's.
Meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyard and winery are notable here, and key to why Thomas is so highly regarded by his peers. Yields are moderate, and in the cellar whole cluster ferments are used more with his clay rich sites (Pommard Fremiers, Volnay Clos des Chenes), while those with thin white soils (Pommard Rugiens-Hauts, Volnay Caillerets) are largely destemmed. New oak use is minimal, and each wine spend two winters on fine lees before bottling.
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Ripe, fresh and appealingly layered aromas of various red and black raspberry, spice and earth give way to focused, intense and concentrated big-bodied flavors display impressive power and persistence on the youthfully austere finale. This too is clearly constructed for the long-term, so patience is definitely advised. Drink 2033+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Rich and gourmand, the 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers has gained in aromatic range since I tasted it last year, mingling aromas of wild berries and plums with hints of peonies, musk, blood orange and exotic spices. Full-bodied, layered and muscular, its velvety tannins are entirely concealed in a lavish core of fruit that's girdled by lively acids. Concluding with a long, perfumed finish, it continues to be immensely promising. Drink 2028 - 2055.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)
The 2018 Pommard les Fremiers 1er Cru is located just below the lieu-dit of Les Rugiens-Bas at the bottom part of the slope, on red soils. Its 43-year-old vines tend to produce small bunches. It has a well-defined bouquet with red berry fruit, dark chocolate and truffle aromas emerging from the glass. The palate is very well balanced with fine-grained, quite rigid tannins at the moment, in keeping with the Pommard style. Excellent freshness here, and a precise finish. Superb. Drink 2022 - 2035.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Just below Rugiens-bas. Light red soil. Medium deep crimson in colour, with quite a lifted nose, some whole bunch I think - 50% stems it turns out. Deep dark cherries, prettily perfumed, helps provide energy all the way through. Fine long finish. Interestingly, the stems take away the Pommard and leave the Fremiers!
91-94 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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Glenfarclas 185th Anniversary Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND
Reduced from $299.00
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

As the label suggests, this special selection of casks from six different decades was bottled to celebrate Glenfarclas' 185th anniversary (1836 - 2021). Consistent with the classic distillery profile, being sherry-heavy and bottled at 46%, expect plenty of Christmas spices, fruit cake, stewed plums and a hint of chocolate. "High class" liquid, according to whiskyfun's review below. Just 6000 bottles were released, so we're unlikely to see it again.
Other reviews... The '175th Anniversary', back in 2011, had been excellent IMHO (WF 88) but I'm afraid I haven't heard much since back then, the last ten years seem to have been pretty quiet at Glenfarclas. Colour: gold. Nose: there is some sherry, but not a lot, it's a rather natural, pastry-like, fat-as-always Speysider, with quite some vanilla and cakes, then various herbal teas and a few raisins. I have to say balance is perfect, you just couldn't find fault with this one on the nose. I suspect some pretty older casks have been involved, as there isn't any single roughness. Mouth: yes, excellent, pretty fruity, as if it was at least 25 year old. We're talking guavas and mangos, pink bananas, then orange blossom water, custard, overripe apples and a wide range of softer spices, cinnamon and caraway first, then a few mentholy ones, pine liqueur, sultanas... All that works in sync. Finish: not the longest ever but this fruity freshness remains perfect. Mango cake. Comments: this one's probably been assembled with much care; I find it rather fruitier than your 'average' Glenfarclas. High class indeed, happy anniversary Glenfarclas (sorry if I'm late). 88 points - whiskyfun.com

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2022 Chateau Doisy Daene

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Once part of the original Doisy estate founded in 1704, Chateau Doisy Daene takes its name from Jacques Emmanuel Daane, an owner in the late nineteenth century who combined his surname with that of Doisy following the estate's division. After changing hands several times, the property was acquired in 1924 by the Dubourdieu family and gradually rebuilt and expanded to its current 18.2 hectares. The Barsac vineyard, located close to Chateau Climens, is planted predominantly to Semillon with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc, on red sand, clay and limestone soils. Alongside its Sauternes, the estate is notable for producing one of the appellation's earliest dry white wines, bottled as Doisy Daene Grand Vin Sec, as well as the rare and highly selective l’Extravagance de Doisy Daene in exceptional vintages.
Other Reviews....
The 2022 Doisy-Daëne is all class. Rich, layered and super-expressive. Dried flowers, coconut, chamomile, apricot and dried ginger all grace this deep, beautifully layered Barsac. Drink 2027-2047.
93-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Dried mangoes and persimmons with dried flowers and exotic spices. Full with vivid acidity and an attractive spicy edge. Long with beautiful fruit.
94-95 points
James Suckling
Vibrant, sweet, mineral-accented, pineapples, vanilla, lemon curd, yellow plum, and honey are on fire here! Perfectly balanced between its sweet and fresh side, this is a serious, sweet treat! Drink from 2025-2050.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
100% Sémillon. RS 150 g/l. Cask sample.
Full, rich colour. Lifted and pure on the nose with floral, honeyed and white-fruit notes. Lovely weight and volume on the palate, the bitter-botrytised note adding freshness. Rich but not cloying. Lingers on the finish. Drink 2027-2045.
17.5/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com

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Sullivans Cove Double Cask Barrel DC100 Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)

Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$599. 00
Bottle
$7188.00 Dozen

ABV: 47.7%

Note: Box has come from a private collection and as such has some minor creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
In commemoration of their 25th Anniversary and the 100th release of the Double Cask range, Sullivans Cove have put together the DC100 using some of their oldest casks. Well presented in a handmade oak box, definitely one for collectors.
The latest releases from this distillery (established in 1994) mark a welcome departure from many previous expressions that were frequently sabotaged by hessian bag, burnt rubber and/or sulphur-like notes. All three bottlings (Double Wood, American Oak Single Cask and French Oak Single Cask) are clean, complex and come highly recommended. The Double Wood is two parts - one matured in a combination of French Oak (11 years), the other matured for 11 years in American Oak. It offers a wonderfully fruity whisky experience, particularly on the nose which finds comparison with Nant's Unpeated or Aberfeldy's 12 year old.

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St-Remy Signature Brandy (700ml)

FRANCE
$78. 99
Bottle
$947.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A russet, auburn-coloured NAS brandy made from a blend of 30 to 50 different varietals from around France. Maturation took place in two different types of casks: New oak (Quercus Petraea with a fine grain) and traditional casks (Quercus Robur with a large grain). The nose yields soft, semi-sweet aromas of dried apricots and prunes alongside vanilla and coffee-cake and follows with a medium-bodied, silky and rounded profile, the lush dried fruit notes enhanced by sweet spices. The finish is gently tannic, warming, balanced, medium-long. An attractive and easily recommendable style for flavoursome cocktails or serving neat. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... An initial rush of oak is balanced by fruit, some spice, and ample vanilla coming on strong. (Roudaut mentions coconut, but I don’t really catch much of that.) The palate is intensely fruity, apples and pears leading to lighter notes of dried raisins. Plenty of sweet vanilla here, the brandy becoming more candylike as it lingers on the palate. As the finish arrives, notes of milk chocolate arrive. The finish is spun sugar and Starburst, gentle notes of linen and incense lingering on the conclusion. There’s a lot of flavor in Signature but it’s not dramatic in complexity, nor is it really intended to be at this price level. I wouldn’t try to compare it to Cognac but put it up against American brandy, where the flavor profile is similar, and against which Signature acquits itself admirably. - drinkhacker.com

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2019 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay

Oregon, UNITED STATES
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Bright pale straw colour with a watery hue. Intense peach, nectarine and honeycomb scents fill the nostrils with lemon butter, crème brulee, citrusy nougat, bees wax and subtle bacon fat notes ensuing. The mid weighted palate combines rich nectarine, pear and dried honey flavours with a refined feel. Citrusy nougat, crème brulee, bacon fat and delicate hazelnut characters linger in the background. Finishes dry and fresh with a long elegant yet restrained aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
Other Reviews….
Enticing aromas of ripe apricots, peaches, golden apples, honeysuckle, nutmeg and caramel. It’s full-bodied, creamy, ripe and deliciously buttery, yet elegant, with a mineral and spicy edge. Hints of limes and apples. Why wait? Drink now.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Le Citron du Roulot Lemon Liqueur (500ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 35%

Closure: Glass Stopper

Domaine Roulot are world famous for their exquisite wines from Meursault and surrounds, however lesser known is their expertise and passion for distilled spirits. The Roulot family have been making spirits since 1866, and Guy Roulot in particular had a love for the process of making fruit eau de vie. Guy's son Jean-Marc Roulot continues this tradition with production of a range of fruit liqueurs, along with eau de vie.
Le Citron du Roulot is made from organic Sicilian Petronio lemons that are prepared two different ways via infusion and distillation with minimal sugar and elderflower added for the final blend. Given the relatively low sugar (140g/L) and incredible citrus zest from Sicilian lemons, this is really a perfect expression of lemon.

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L'Abricot du Roulot Apricot Liqueur (500ml)

Burgundy, FRANCE
$145. 00
Bottle
$1740.00 Dozen

ABV: 25%

Closure: Glass Stopper

Domaine Roulot are world famous for their exquisite wines from Meursault and surrounds, however lesser known is their expertise and passion for distilled spirits. The Roulot family have been making spirits since 1866, and Guy Roulot in particular had a love for the process of making fruit eau de vie. Guy's son Jean-Marc Roulot continues this tradition with production of a range of fruit liqueurs, along with eau de vie.
L'Abricot du Roulot is an apricot liqueur made using an infusion of Bergeron apricots from the Rhone valley orchards of Jean-Louis Chave. They are pitted and immediately left to infuse in a neutral spirit over the course of a few months. From the resulting infusion is defined a liquor relatively high in alcohol (25%) and low in sugar (180g/l).

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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) - Batch 3

Islay, SCOTLAND
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 46.2%

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.
Last year's release was summed up by Head Whisky Creator Dr. Bill Lumsden as "The epitome of Ardbeg". Batch 3 continues that theme, with a lengthy maturation in a combination of American oak and oloroso sherry casks. Bottled in much smaller quantities than the rest of the core range, Batch 3 is also the first in the series to be signed by new Distillery Manager, Colin Gordon since Mickey Head's recent retirement, and the first release in Ardbeg's history to be bottled "in a lockdown", as noted on the front label.
Traigh Bhan is now firmly in collector-land. Consequently, few tasting notes are available (with the exception of Angus from whiskyfun.com who confirms a high standard has been maintained. See below). If you're looking to add to your collection or just want to find out what well-aged Ardbeg tastes like, don't hesitate on this offer. For those new to the label, the name is a reference to the local Traigh Bhan beach on Islay, which is known as the 'Singing Sands'. Each batch is intended to be slightly different from the last due to minor changes in cask selection. Lumsden comments, “The main difference with Batch 3 is that it has been imbued with an altogether more fragrant, spicy character.” Expect zesty lime and walnuts alongside bolder flavours of cayenne pepper and aniseed. 46.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered.
Other reviews... The latest batch I believe. Is it just me, or are these batch numbers are longer than Bill Lumsden's joke book? Colour: pale gold. Nose: a highly aromatic and scented type of peat smoke that feels quite wispy, soft and permeating with impressions of sandalwood, furniture polish and crushed sea shells. Also things like smoked tea, menthol tobacco, myrtle and heather beer. Even though I suppose this is early 2000s Glenmorangie produced batches now, it feels more reminiscent of the 1990s Allied style. Which is quite reassuring in many ways. Mouth: pepper, smoked olive oil, very tarry, a lot of hessian, smoked cereals and some struck flints and other rather punchy mineral touches. In time it evolves these big camphor aspects but also quite a lot of dried herbs, aniseed, dried lime peel and hardwood resins. Finish: medium and with this warming peppery and peaty side (which seems to be an increasing hallmark of these modern Ardbeg), leather, pine cones, wood smoke and a little more aniseed. Comments: excellent whisky, no doubt about it. But perhaps the 8 was a tad more impressive simply by virtue of its youthful zest. Anyway, we're splitting hairs - this is lovely. 90 points - whiskyfun.com
Notes from Ardbeg.... Nose: In this whisky, faint waves of scented woodsmoke mingle with sea spray and pine resin. Wisps of aniseed toffee and sweet lilies follow on the breeze while fresh citrus zest laps over notes of cayenne pepper. With a splash of water, waxy notes and charcoal flow into droplets of classic Sherry and linseed oil. Palate: A rush of rich, sappy textures is followed moments later by classic sweet smokiness. Tarry rope and treacle toffee plunge the palate into a second wave of soot and aniseed twists. Smoke bobs on the horizon, while smoked brown sugar, walnuts and spices gently dissolve away. Finish: A long, unhurried finish carries bitter almonds and clove in its wake, before slowly drifting away.

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2019 Yeringberg Shiraz

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Screw Cap

Other Reviews....
It’s well powered and framed, it’s sealed under screw cap, and it’s from a farm noted for the longevity of the wine it produces, among other things, and yet still the back label calmly notes that “it will mature gracefully in the cellar for 5 or 6 years or more”. That’s a fair understatement I would have thought. Red berried fruit flavours edge gently into darker tones, gum leaf and floral aspects add lift, cedarwood oak – still in the process of fully integrating – adds seasoning, and dry, fine tannin, slightly woody tannin runs through the (sustained) finish. Everything is in good order here, and it will age well. Indeed it’s best left alone for a few years to start showing at its best. Drink 2023 - 2029+
93+ Points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front (November 2021)
A lot of complexity and savouriness come out to play this vintage, alongside a wonderful coolness across the palate. Expect dark plums, licorice and menthol, juniper, a dash of pepper and roasted root vegetables. It's fuller- bodied, with a covering of textural tannins and bright acidity. Drink by 2033.
95 Points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion (February 2021)

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Babo Prosecco DOC

Friuli, ITALY
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Made from 100% Glera grapes from a young vineyard in Friuli's San Martino al Tagliamento, a village that has only recently been granted Prosecco status.
A fluffy white mousse holds well over a watery base that shows subtle flecks of green around the outskirts and an exceptionally fine bead flows with good persistence. Pear and apple aromas mix with sherbet and citrus. Satiny and fresh in its feel, red apple and pear fruits are to the fore with lemon sherbet and talc characters lying underneath. Finishes dry and crisp with a refreshing aftertaste.
Alc. 11.5%

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Setouchi Lemon Japanese Craft Gin (700ml)

JAPAN
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 47%

An Asian craft gin blended with lemon and Japanese Green tea offering pungent, fresh, citrus-forward aromas and flavours accenting lemon peel, lemon cough lozenge and green tea cake. Unfolds in an intense, mouthfilling burst of lemon lozenge, citrus oils, light juniper, dried herbs and pickled ginger. Ends super-zesty, tangy, spicy and pleasantly tart with refreshing bittersweet balance. More of a lemon distillate than a gin, or a lemon equivalent to Cointreau, but very appealing. Distilled in Hiroshima; bottled at 47% after dilution with soft water from Haigamine well.

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Mezcal Union Uno Joven Mezcal (700ml)

Oaxaca, MEXICO
$105. 00
Bottle
$1260.00 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Mezcal's bubble shows no sign of bursting. As demand increases, so does the call for an entry-level option. Enter Union Uno: The brand has been hugely popular in the US and Mexico where it's garnered a reputation as the affordable, quality, go-to choice for mixing. You might be sceptical, as most attempts to hit a lower price-point in this category have come at the expense of both flavour and the equality of those who craft it. Taking a people-first approach to their treasured local drink, the young founders behind Mezcal Union set out to change all that. Even though Pedro Hernandez is the Master Mezcalero, each bottle is produced by a group of local families - hence the brand's name. To date, the Union has brought together more than 50 families across 20 palenques, offering them all a fair-trade business model and a path to social and economic development.
Union's Joven expression is produced in San Baltazar Guelavila using farm-grown Espadin and wild Cirial magueys roasted for four days. Resulting in a combination of earthy, herbal and citrus notes, Uno starts out with soft layers of sweet citrus and panna cotta before moving toward archetypal Espadín notes of roasted tropical fruit combined with a little salinity and a hint of pepper. The level of smokiness is spot-on, confidently present without overwhelming. There's also an edge of citrus peel and a twist of green herbs in the mix- echoes of the wild Cirial. Perfectly primed for mixing, it's a great, well-priced Mezcal to have in the drinks cabinet.
Other reviews... The ripe, fruity style of this mezcal lends itself to making margarita variations and other cocktails. Look for tropical fruit flavors like lychee and banana, and a mild note of jalapeño on the finish. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com
...Made from agave espadin and cirial, plants ranging from 8 to 14 years old. Quite smeet and classically smoky on the nose, heavy with citrus notes. The palate offers few surprises, with notes of smoky barbecue sauce, black pepper, and smoked beef notes. There’s an edge of citrus peel and a tough of green herbs in the mix. The finish is fairly short, finding lingering smoke and a slight saline character. Soft and easygoing, it’s a wholly approachable mezcal, though not one heavy with complexity. B+ - drinkhacker.com
...Excellent value for the price point. This mezcal is commonly used in bars for mixing. It has a good smokey, medicinal, vanilla and sweet flavor to it. It’s not as complex as other top shelf mezcals, but it’s pretty good. This would make an excellent entry level Mezcal for those who want to differentiate from tequila. I tried this in a bar margarita and thought it was really good and expected it to be more expensive. Overall I’m impressed and I plan on keeping a bottle around for mixing. - mezcalreviews.com
Silver medal at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Mister Bitters Limited Edition Yuzu Bitters (100ml)

Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

ABV: 44%

Yuzu is the newest flavour sensation in the Mister Bitters stable. The formula includes Mountain Yuzu with notes of fennel, ginger, honey & spices. Try it in a Dirty Martini. 44% Alc./Vol.

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Isle of Jura 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Isle of Jura, SCOTLAND
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Other reviews... Finished in oloroso sherry casks. Stewed plums and Raisinets on the nose, along with raspberry pastilles, dried pineapple, honeysuckle, lemon drops, and pear. The palate is creamy up front, offering notes of apple pie, vanilla fudge, and semi-sweet chocolate. On the finish there’s some cinnamon and other baking spices, hints of strawberries, and more chocolate. Shows good balance, with softer, lightly fruited flavors. 89 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Ted Simmons 2021
...Mid Europeans with the sulphur gene will devour this with joy. So much else to enjoy, though, especially yhat juicy delivery. 87.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

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Suntory Yamazaki Umeshu Tarushiage Plum Liqueur (750ml) - White Label

JAPAN
$67. 99
Bottle
$815.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Normally only available in Kyoto, this ume (plum) liqueur is produced by blending aged plum wine in whisky barrels at the Yamazaki Distillery. It's characterised by aromas and flavours of honeydew, almonds, plums, apricots and dried fruits blending with hints of Yamazaki malt. The vanilla and woody notes from the whisky barrels come through at the finish adding a slight bitterness. Very popular in Summer in Japan. Best served neat, on the rocks or with soda. 16% Alc./Vol.

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Specht Kirschwasser Cherry Brandy (700ml)

GERMANY
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

Kirschwasser is German for 'Cherry water'. This clear cherry brandy, traditionally produced by double distilling fermented cherry juice captures the flavours of the fruit in a classic German schnapps. 40% Alc./Vol.

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Specht Williams Christ Birne (700ml)

GERMANY
$82. 99
Bottle
$995.88 Dozen

ABV: 40%

A Williams Pear based spirit from German distiller Specht. Expect lots of orchard fruit notes with a spicy finish. Enjoy chilled. 40% Alc./Vol.

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2018 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.8%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Spottswoode explodes from the glass with bombastic notes of crushed blackcurrants, fresh blackberries and wild blueberries with hints of cardamom, lilacs, incense and fragrant earth, leading into wafts of pencil shavings and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, elegant and yet so, so intense, it has layers of bright crunchy fruit and mineral sparks galore, framed by exquisitely ripe, finely pixelated tannins, finishing very long and energetic. Wowsers. Drink 2023 - 2060.
100 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (Nov 2020)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning, just as it was last year. A dark, ample, brooding Cabernet, the 2018 offers up the essence of black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, graphite, leather and incense. The 2018 has shut down considerably since I tasted it last year. That won't be a problem in a few years' time, but today the 2018 is decidedly brooding. Even so, it shows tremendous finesse and tons of pure breed. It is without question one of the epic, present-day wines for the estate. Drink 2026 - 2048.
99 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
One of the wines of the vintage, as well as a legendary Napa Cabernet that will compete with anything out there, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate reveals a deep purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of pure crème de cassis and blackberry-scented fruits intermixed with lots tobacco leaf, lead pencil, spice, and hints of flowers. Reminding me of the 2016 with its purity as well as its balance, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless texture, and a blockbuster of a finish. Based on 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, this is a wine you don’t want to miss! It’s going to take 7-8 years to hit its early drinking plateau and cruise for 30-40 years in cold cellars. Drink 2028 - 2068.
100 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2018 Marie Courtin le Blanc du Tremble Coteaux Champenois

Champagne, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Based in the tiny hamlet of Polisot in the southern Cote des Bars region of Champagne, Dominique Moreau is producing some of the most dynamic and striking wines of the area. Naming her estate after her grandmother, Marie Courtin, Dominique has set out to craft Champagnes which emphasise how her specific terroir can be expressed in a given vintage. Her wines then are single vineyard and single vintage, made with meticulously grown fruit from biodynamically-grown grapes, see no dosage, and sulfur is used sparingly or not at all.
Along with her stunning Champagnes, Dominique has started making tiny quantities of Coteaux Champenois still wine. le Blanc du Tremble is 100% Pinot Noir from 40 year old vines that was direct pressed before being vinified in one clay and one sandstone amphora. Bottling occurred with no fining, filtration, or sulphur addition.

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Whistle Pig 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey (700ml)

UNITED STATES
$149. 99
Bottle
$1799.88 Dozen

ABV: 50%

Rye is a whiskey perhaps best known as the backbone of cocktails like the Manhattan, Sazerac and Old-Fashioned, however the last few decades has seen it re-gain traditional ground over bourbon and Tennessee whiskey as a standalone spirit. Among the more fanatical of the recent protagonists are the team behind Whistle Pig. First released in the summer of 2010 to great critical acclaim, their rye received 96 points from Wine Enthusiast, the highest rating ever for a rye whiskey, as well as a “highest recommendation” from Spirits Journal, plus accolades from The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Forbes, Maxim, Imbibe Magazine, and many others. For Australian rye whiskey enthusiasts, it became one the most awaited releases of the year.
The key figure behind production is David Pickerell. Fourteen years Master Distiller for Maker’s Mark in Loretto, Kentucky, a luminary of whiskey knowledge and one of the nation’s pre-eminent distillers, he arrived at Whistle Pig with a simple objective: To create the world's finest rye.
"You cannot get more flavour in whiskey than you can with rye", enthuses Pickerell.
"The bad news? From a business standpoint, it takes longer to age rye whiskey. Rye is stubborn and robust. It has spicy character, and a dark, rich flavour. To attain its signature smoothness, rye must be aged (a minimum of 9 years is ideal). Rye isn’t sweet. In fact, it contains less sugar than any other grain. The challenges involved in producing rye whiskey are many. But when handled properly, there is no comparison."
Pickerell illustrates the difference between rye and bourbon in food terms. "Think of the sweet flavour of a fluorescent yellow cornbread that you nosh with BBQ", he explains. "Now imagine the earthy, spicy, powerfully brooding flavour of rye bread or pumpernickel used at a gourmet sandwich shop".
These differences that express themselves in bread also come across through the distillation process. We tend to agree. Pure, aged rye tends to be more flavourful and complex than almost any corn-based whiskey.
Rye is also conducive to sustainable agriculture. It grows densely enough to exclude weeds, keeping the need for herbicides to a minimum, and it's an excellent scavenger of soil-bound nitrogen, rendering heavy fertilisation unnecessary.
Up until recently, Whistle Pig's rye was been distilled and matured in Western Canada (reputedly sourced from the Alberta Premium distillery), then bottled in Vermont, making them a ‘non-distiller producer’ or NDP like Willett, Jefferson's or Angel's Envy. In the summer of 2014, after a three year legal process, the company finally obtained a permit to construct a farm-style distillery, with all the rye grown on site. They continue to use new American Oak or early use bourbon barrels for all their maturation.
Retasted September 2020... Opens with orange zest developing aromas of oily rye, cumin, peppermint and anise ending with grainstore, new leather, vanilla and chocolate box. A full and oily attack; muddled mint and herbal tones combine with chewy grains; white pepper builds through the finish. Leaves you with peaches and cream. Oily, delicious, vibrant and long. Delivers the mouthfeel of a single malt while maintaining the distinctive qualities of rye. 50% Alc./Vol.
First tasted February 2015 [20ml sample] Bright gold. Somewhat muted with vanilla accents... more definitive aromas of rye bread and cigar box follow. Relatively sweet and sedate; juicy rye is beautifully harmonised with the oak. Love the texture. Fabulous balance. Cedar and cigar box, then hints of peppermint through the aftertaste. 93 points
Other reviews... Maturity meets verve with aromas of leather, dark berry fruit, and damp earth, lifted by lively spices—clove and cinnamon—along with vivid citrus and licorice nibs. The palate also sits in a sweet spot of maturity, as bright flavors of clove-studded orange and Creamsicle give way to bold peppery spice, before a finish of drying leather with fine oak tannins. 91 points - whiskyadvocate.com, Reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth 2021
...First, a warning: this is only for those who like their rye big and brawny. It starts off innocuously with a maple-syrup color, and a pretty, complex and subtle scent: honey, vanilla, a sight medicinal tinge and faint clover notes. It feels silky on the tongue and at first, the flavors reflect caramel, burnt orange and a whisper of smoke, but then a mouth-warming wave of tannic bite sweeps over all and lingers for a good long time. Straight up or on the rocks. [Tasted 2010] 96 points- wineenthusiast.com
...had enough sharpness and rye freshness to make for a very pleasant and worthwhile experience.
88 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2015

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2019 Domaine Charles Audoin Pommard en Mareau

Burgundy, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Charles Audoin was formed in 1972 by Charles and his oenologist wife Marie-Francoise, starting with three hectares in Marsannay. Their holding has now grown to around 14 hectares that captures some of the best parcels in Marsannay. Their son Cyril joined his father in 2000, and is now in charge of both vineyard and winemaking activities for the Domaine. Cyril is increasingly focused on vineyard health, to deliver wines with pure varietal expression and a sense of place. They are among the most serious wines from the area, and while juicy and approachable young, have the capacity to age gracefully for many years.
Other Reviews....
Very ripe, but also very fresh red-cherry nose. Bold and generous, as you expect from Pommard, but with gentle tannins on the medium-to full-bodied palate. Only at the finish do they show a hint of the dryness for which the appellation is renowned, but the texture remains wonderfully velvety.
94 Points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
The 2019 Pommard En Mareau is very promising, wafting from the glass with notes of red berries, plums, dried herbs, spices and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, bright and supple, with melting tannins and a lively core of fruit, much like Audoin's Fixin, this is a cuvée that has been more and more elegantly rendered in recent vintages.
89-91 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2021)
Like the Fixin, this too is aromatically quite cool and restrained with its reticent aromas of herbal tea, red pinot fruit and discreet newly turned earth scents. The relatively suave and rounded medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouthfeel, all wrapped in a saline-inflected and youthfully austere finale. This too is quite good for its level and worth checking out. Drink 2026+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2019 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Blanc La Charme Aux Pretres

Burgundy, FRANCE
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Charles Audoin was formed in 1972 by Charles and his oenologist wife Marie-Francoise, starting with three hectares in Marsannay. Their holding has now grown to around 14 hectares that captures some of the best parcels in Marsannay. Their son Cyril joined his father in 2000, and is now in charge of both vineyard and winemaking activities for the Domaine. Cyril is increasingly focused on vineyard health, to deliver wines with pure varietal expression and a sense of place. They are among the most serious wines from the area, and while juicy and approachable young, have the capacity to age gracefully for many years.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Lifted white peach, nectarine, citrus and dried honey scents are trailed by hints of biscuity nougat and flinty minerals. Concentrated ripe pear, white peach and nectarine fruits are underpinned by zesty, mineral infused acidity. Since our initial tasting, nearly two years ago, the palate has filled out and put on a bit more weight yet still remains lively and energetic. Subtle biscuit, crème brulee and infusions of gun flint linger through the back half. Understated in its power with a faint cream tinged yet highly invigorating feel, it finishes long and elegant.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Original tasting January 2022: Brilliant very pale straw colour with a subtle glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Captivating scents of white peach, pear, lime and dried honey drift through the olfactory senses with biscuity oak, citrusy nougat and spice notes ensuing. Brimming with freshness, delightful white peach, nectarine and lime fruits are glowing with energy. Subtle honeyed citrus, light biscuity oak and flinty mineral characters are also present. Vibrant, mineral infused acidity lends plenty of zip and focus to the finish.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Other Reviews....
Here is a remarkably minerally white Burgundy with subtle citrus-blossom notes. Very focused and elegant with a finish that’s long and straight as a laser beam. Tastes like top 1er Cru wine!
95 Points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, 30% Chardonnay sourced from some of the best Crus in the Champagne and 40% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with 50% to 60% of the blend made up of reserve wines. Aged on lees for 48 months with no sugar added to the dosage.
An exuberant mousse holds well over a pale straw, pale gold tinged base that’s threaded by an ultra fine and very persistent bead. Heady baked bread and yeast lees aromas fill the nostrils with hints of citrus and pear fruits also present. Subtle oily toast and roasted almond like notes ensue. Racy yeasty baked bread and citrus flavours are both sculptured and tense. Oily toast like characters, chalky oyster shell and roasted almond characters fill out on the back half. Finishes very dry and crisp with a chiselled feel to the long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 12%

Other Reviews….
A dense, layered Champagne with a full body and lots of creamy texture. Lovely cooked apple and pie crust. 40% pinot meunier, 30% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir. The base was 2015, but in total it contains 10 harvests. It was bottled at the beginning of 2016 and disgorged in March 2020. Four years on lees. Fantastic release. Drink or hold.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$164. 99
Bottle
$1979.88 Dozen

ABV: 46.5%

Great to see Dalmore being bottled at a decent ABV. Previously selling for $200 in Australia, this one's been finished in Port pipes and arrives at a super competitive direct import price.
Other reviews... One of the most dry port wood bottlings I have ever encountered. If James Bond insisted on a whisky for his Martini, then it would probably be this. 92 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022
...This was initially matured in American white oak barrels before spending an unspecified finishing period in port pipes. The nose is soft and fragrant, with vanilla, red berries, toffee, and ultimately, damsons. Viscous on the palate, with blackcurrants, plums, port wine, and cinnamon. Lively spices, coffee grounds, Seville orange, and dry oak in the finish. 89 points - Reviewed by: Gavin Smith 2019, whiskyadvocate.com

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Coates La Petite Cuvee Sparkling Shiraz

South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Fruit was sourced from McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills with maturation taking place in French oak. A fluffy dark mousse holds well over a dark red black core that’s threaded by a very fine, gentle bead. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice are trailed by subtle earthy leather and dark chocolate notes. Rich dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours meld into vanillin oak, delicate earthy dark chocolate and spice elements. Refreshing acidity finishing ripe and plummy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

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2002 Ployez-Jacquemart Cuvee Liesse d'Harbonville Vintage Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$340. 00
Bottle
$4080.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Cuvee Liesse d'Harbonville represents the flagship Champagne of the Ployez-Jacquemart range. Only produced in exceptional vintages, the composition is 65% Chardonnay (Cuis-Bisseuil-Ludes 1er Crus), 20% Pinot Noir (Mailly Champagne Grand Cru), and 15% Pinot Meunier (Ludes old vineyard 1er Cru). Following a strict selection at harvest, primary fermentation occurs in 2-3 year old barrels before being put to bottle 7-8 months after the harvest to age at least 10 years in the cellar before disgorgement. As with all wines of Ployez-Jacquemart dosage is very low at approximately 3 grams per litre.
Alc. 12%

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2010 Ployez-Jacquemart Vintage Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

A 100% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru and Grand Cru districts with a minimum of 6 years on lees.
A lacy white mousse slowly dissipates to reveal a pale straw to pale gold coloured base that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Rich baked bread, citrus and toasty yeast lees aromatics fill the nostrils with some almond and chalky notes also present. Full, generous and creamy, concentrated flavours of brioche, citrus and yeast lees meld into a back drop of honeyed cashew, ginger and roasted almond. Finishes dry with stimulating acidity and a long, richly textured aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%

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Balblair 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Highlands, SCOTLAND
$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

ABV: 46%

As of 2019, Balblair have abandoned their vintage dated bottlings, instead offering a range of age statements, all at a 46% minimum with zero chill filtering or colouring. The house style aims to maximise the esters at the start of the cut giving core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics. Initially matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks, then refined over the years in Spanish oak for extra richness and complexity, the handsome new-look 25 year old promises a full-bodied malt with oily citrus, chocolate praline and a faint note of fresh tobacco leaf.
Other reviews... There has been hard work here to harmonise fruit and oak, and allow the barley a say too. But when the sherry is this ripe, not an easy stunt to pull off. Gets pretty close though! 91 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022

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Lost Farm Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A fine lacy mousse dissipates leaving behind a very pale straw coloured base that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of bubbles. Pear and baked apple aromas intermingle with citrus and subtle bready notes. Racy pear, apple and citrus fruits drive the refreshing palate with some light sherbet characters lying underneath. Finishes dry and crisp with a scrumptious aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2017 M.Chapoutier Domaine Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem

Cotes de Roussillon Villages, FRANCE
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Midnight black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Nosing reveals barnyard like top notes with graphite, smoked meat, earthy leather and pepper notes also evident. The palate is much cleaner than the nose putting on a full show of rich chewy black fruits. Black cherry and liquorice infused with graphite overlay scorched earth, dried meats, dried herbs and blackpepper. Muscular tannin structure with a long firmly built aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The 2017 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France Occultum Lapidem is ripe and sexy, with lots of blackberry, licorice, ground herbs, and pepper aromas and flavors. It's rich and medium to full-bodied, with beautiful ripeness and character and a great finish. Drink 2020-2028.
92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2018 Koomilya GT Block Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Screw Cap

Other Reviews....
This is a single parcel that has been made with 20% whole bunches and has a pure red plum and spiced fruit bread nose with hints of sarsaparilla, dark nuts, black fruits and iodine. Really complex. Intensely concentrated palate with ripe dark plum and panforte flavors. The tannins are subtly spiced and athletic, sturdy but pliable and hold the finish long. Striking wine. So polished and deep. Drink over the next decade. Screw cap.
97 Points
JamesSuckling.com (November 2021)

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Highland Park Viking Heart 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 44%

Highland Park had a 15 year old on the market over a decade ago, bottled at 43%. The age statement is being revived in this re-packaged version composed of a ‘high percentage’ of first-fill European oak sherry-seasoned casks. Complimenting this are first-fill American oak sherry casks, adding flavours of vanilla and crème brûlée. Meanwhile, a small proportion of refill casks give ‘gentle’ heather peat and ‘lightly fruity’ character. Perhaps what's most striking is the vessel itself. The whisky has been filled into heavily embossed 'ceramic' style bottles, made in partnership with UK-based Wade Ceramics. The design was inspired by ancient earthenware vessels, which would have been used to store whisky a century or two ago at the distillery. The new 15 year old is set to become a permanent edition to the core range. 44% Alc./Vol.

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De Saint-Gall Le Tradition Champagne Premier Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A delightful entry level Champagne with well meshed flavours, an airy feel and refreshingly crisp finish.
The largest vineyard owners in the Cote des Blancs, Champagne de Saint-Gall is the creation of the Cooperative Union Champagne, founded in 1966, which consists of growers who only hold Premier & Grand Cru Vineyards. Produced from a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.
A buoyant and fluffy mousse holds well over a pale straw coloured base that has flecks of gold around the edges. A very fine bead showing good persistence. Excellent aromatics with baked bread, citrus and yeast lees leading the way. Subtle toast and almond notes ensue. Well meshed flavours of yeast lees, baked bread and citrus overlay an oily toast and almond back drop. Airy feel with good tension, crisp acidity and a refreshingly savoury aftertaste.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews....
De Saint-Gall is a grower-led Champagne house founded in 1966 and now the largest vineyard owner in the Côte des Blancs, with holdings in both premier and grand cru sites. This is a blend of 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir.
Light straw-gold colour. Rich nose of bruised pears, honey and butter on toast. A full style, quite weighty with its rich golden fruits and toasty lees development all on show. Great length; there’s ample acidity to keep it driving while the fine mousse ensures both creaminess in texture along with refreshing lift to the dry finish. A complex delight to enjoy and will be equally at home with food as without. (Diam)
95 points
Stuart Knox - The Real Review

Mineral and tense with chalky, stony aromas, green apples and lemon peel with butter. Light-bodied, zesty and polished with fine and persistent mousse. Chalky again in the finish. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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