Archive Releases

31 May 2010

Alas, we are having to endure a working day today as we expect the campaign to step up a few gears following last week's Vinexpo, Hong Kong...

Château Pichon Lalande have released La Bernadotte, which we are delighted to offer @ £140.00 IB per case.

Parker awards 90-92*
"The finest La Bernadotte made to date, this 2009 is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage. Composed of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, it reveals a dense purple color along with a big, sweet kiss of black cherries, black currants, charcoal, and spice. With layers of fruit, decent acidity, freshness, and precision, and an opulent, fleshy, succulent style, it should drink easily for a decade or more".

We are also pleased to offer Château Chasse Spleen @ £210.00 IB per case or £200.00 IB if 2 or more cases are purchased. Refreshingly, their 2009 offering seems particularly good value as the 2005 (Parker 88 points) trades for around £240.00 IB per case.

Parker awards 90-92
"The 2009 is the finest Chasse Spleen since the 1989. Its deep purple color is accompanied by notes of graphite, black currants, sweet spice, and a hint of Chinese black tea. Full-bodied and opulent with well-integrated acidity, tannin, wood, and alcohol, it is a lush beauty to enjoy over the next 20+ years"