Recent additions to our fine wine list

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2023 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 58% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV. Cassis, blackberry and cocoa on the nose, with licorice and graphite developing on the palate. Full bodied and polished on the palate, with very fine tannins. Supple and opulent.

Young: 2026 - 2047
2023 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Cru Classé St-Julien Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot. 13% ABV. Focused and detailed on the nose with black berry fruit, violets and anise. Rich, layered, dense on the palate, with concentrated black fruit. There's lovely perfume throughout and a fine, flinty finish.

Young: 2029 - 2058
2023 Chapelle d'Ausone, St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Violets, ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with peppery spice. Silky tannins and elegant structure. The finish is long and spicy.

Young: 2028 - 2047
2023 Chapelle d'Ausone, St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Violets, ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with peppery spice. Silky tannins and elegant structure. The finish is long and spicy.

Young: 2028 - 2047
2023 Château Moulin St-Georges, Grand Cru St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. Red and black fruit with subtle vanilla and a creamy texture on the palate. It finishes with more spice and bramble, with silky tannins.

Young: 2025 - 2045
2023 Château de Fonbel, Grand Cru St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 64% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Carmenere. Dark, ripe fruit and a vertical feel on the palate, due to a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins also have a Cabernet shape, long and mouth-coating, and that structure is balanced by refreshing acidity.

Young: 2025 - 2044
2023 Château La Clotte, St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. Pure aromatics, with red berry fruit and spicy.

Young: 2025 - 2044
2023 Château Ausone, St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot. Rich and fruity initially with dark cherry and raspberry fruit, as well as violets and savoury spice. Soft, densely-packed tannins and minty, leafy Cabernet Franc freshness. Rich on the mid palate with dark chocolate and espresso.

Young: 2029 - 2055
2023 Château Ausone, St-Emilion Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot. Rich and fruity initially with dark cherry and raspberry fruit, as well as violets and savoury spice. Soft, densely-packed tannins and minty, leafy Cabernet Franc freshness. Rich on the mid palate with dark chocolate and espresso.

Young: 2029 - 2055
2023 Château de Fieuzal, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Dry | Red | Still

Tasted April 2024. Ripe black fruit, tobacco and earthy notes. Broad on the palate with savoury notes and ripe tannins.

Young: 2025 - 2048

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