• As we creep out of lockdown, what are you drinking? ..... Big thanks have to go to the best cellar diggers in the UK @thelondonwinecellar ... the opportunity to drink an 82 first growth is rare, let alone two, especially with a couple hundred Parker points between them. . Did you know? . Phillipe Engel, second generation winemaker at his grandfather’s eponymous estate Domaine Rene Engel, died in 2005 at the far too early age of 49. With a simple approach to winemaking, following in the footsteps of the iconic Henri Jayer, his wines are known for their finesse, balance and terroir typicity. . Château Latour 1982 has received 100 points six times from Robert Parker Jr. And twice by @nealmartin123 . Regarded as one of the great wines from an iconic vintage for Bordeaux. . Did you know? . Mouton 1982’s label was designed by John Huston. . Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux, was a very much overlooked vineyard until Henri Jayer rejuvenated its reputation. Previously a patch of land used to cultivate vegetables. Jayer saw potential in this area of land which directly neighbours Richebourg to the north and the east, on a slightly higher slope elevation. Totalling just 1.01 hectares, the legacy of the vineyard has been continued under the close associates of Jayer - his nephew Emmanuel Rouget - and close friends, the Meo-Camuzet’s, whom he also worked for. . These are incredible wines, worthy of their own story and distinction. Scores perhaps don’t do them justice. Needless to say they all showed extremely well. . Latour 82, round, soft, evolved, deep, aromatically complex. Superb mouthfeel. . Mouton 1982. Youthful, vibrant, energetic. Long finish. . Meo VRCP 92. Dark, deep, touch cloudy. Soft, round, complex, warm, spicy, vibrant. . Engel GE 02. Pure, high toned, precise, linear, electric. . #wine #finewine #burgundy #bordeaux #latour #mouton #meocamuzet #engel #grandsechezeaux #crosparantoux #winecollector
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    As we creep out of lockdown, what are you drinking? ..... Big thanks have to go to the best cellar diggers in the UK @thelondonwinecellar ... the opportunity to drink an 82 first growth is rare, let alone two, especially with a couple hundred Parker points between them. . Did you know? . Phillipe Engel, second generation winemaker at his grandfather’s eponymous estate Domaine Rene Engel, died in 2005 at the far too early age of 49. With a simple approach to winemaking, following in the footsteps of the iconic Henri Jayer, his wines are known for their finesse, balance and terroir typicity. . Château Latour 1982 has received 100 points six times from Robert Parker Jr. And twice by @nealmartin123 . Regarded as one of the great wines from an iconic vintage for Bordeaux. . Did you know? . Mouton 1982’s label was designed by John Huston. . Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux, was a very much overlooked vineyard until Henri Jayer rejuvenated its reputation. Previously a patch of land used to cultivate vegetables. Jayer saw potential in this area of land which directly neighbours Richebourg to the north and the east, on a slightly higher slope elevation. Totalling just 1.01 hectares, the legacy of the vineyard has been continued under the close associates of Jayer - his nephew Emmanuel Rouget - and close friends, the Meo-Camuzet’s, whom he also worked for. . These are incredible wines, worthy of their own story and distinction. Scores perhaps don’t do them justice. Needless to say they all showed extremely well. . Latour 82, round, soft, evolved, deep, aromatically complex. Superb mouthfeel. . Mouton 1982. Youthful, vibrant, energetic. Long finish. . Meo VRCP 92. Dark, deep, touch cloudy. Soft, round, complex, warm, spicy, vibrant. . Engel GE 02. Pure, high toned, precise, linear, electric. . #wine #finewine #burgundy #bordeaux #latour #mouton #meocamuzet #engel #grandsechezeaux #crosparantoux #winecollector
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  • The Mouton Rothschild stable for 2019. Very impressive. This is a super year for Cabernet Sauvignon, expect a lot of high scores in Pauillac and St Estephe. . Rumour we will see these wines released to the market in the next couple of weeks. . #bordeaux #enprimeur #bordeaux2019 #firstgrowth #pauillac #moutonrothschild #mouton #petitmouton #clercmilon #armailhac
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    The Mouton Rothschild stable for 2019. Very impressive. This is a super year for Cabernet Sauvignon, expect a lot of high scores in Pauillac and St Estephe. . Rumour we will see these wines released to the market in the next couple of weeks. . #bordeaux #enprimeur #bordeaux2019 #firstgrowth #pauillac #moutonrothschild #mouton #petitmouton #clercmilon #armailhac
  • What better way to end the day than with a taste of the first major release of this year’s en primeur campaign and what a fantastic release it was! . Pontet Canet 2019 came out this morning at a 30% discount to the 2018, and its lowest ex-negociant euro price since 2008. A great start and a most welcome price reduction, one that has certainly found an eager market. This stands out as one of the best buys from the last few En Primeur vintages. . “Truly, this is a milestone vintage for Pontet-Canet!"- Lisa Perrotti-Brown Wine Advocate "It's difficult to think of a Bordeaux wine estate that has improved the quality of its wines more than Chateau Pontet Canet... making some of the most exciting reds in the world. In some vintages, its wines can even rival those of the First Growths." - James Suckling . #pontetcanet2019 #bordeaux #pauillac #pontetcanet #enprimeur #enprimeur2019 #bdx19
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    What better way to end the day than with a taste of the first major release of this year’s en primeur campaign and what a fantastic release it was! . Pontet Canet 2019 came out this morning at a 30% discount to the 2018, and its lowest ex-negociant euro price since 2008. A great start and a most welcome price reduction, one that has certainly found an eager market. This stands out as one of the best buys from the last few En Primeur vintages. . “Truly, this is a milestone vintage for Pontet-Canet!"- Lisa Perrotti-Brown Wine Advocate "It's difficult to think of a Bordeaux wine estate that has improved the quality of its wines more than Chateau Pontet Canet... making some of the most exciting reds in the world. In some vintages, its wines can even rival those of the First Growths." - James Suckling . #pontetcanet2019 #bordeaux #pauillac #pontetcanet #enprimeur #enprimeur2019 #bdx19
  • A trip to Château Margaux is always an enjoyable one. Especially when it’s a on a beautiful sunny ☀️ morning to taste their newest release. . Monumental efforts in 2015, 16 and 18, have set the bar very high here. 2019 is magical for both Pavillon and the Grand Vin. Only time will tell where it eventually ranks alongside those aforementioned vintages. But singularly these are top-notch wines, representative of the estate and Margaux appellation. Pavillon Blanc needs some more time, elevage, to add a bit more weight to balance out the acidity. Have you ever visited Château Margaux? Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in all of Bordeaux. The wines are equally as regal and elegant. Strange how wine 🍷 imitates life. #enprimeur #bdx19 #enprimeur2019 #enprimeur19 #bordeaux #firstgrowth #chateaumargaux #margaux #pavillonrouge #winetasting #winecollecting #wine #wines #winestagram
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    A trip to Château Margaux is always an enjoyable one. Especially when it’s a on a beautiful sunny ☀️ morning to taste their newest release. . Monumental efforts in 2015, 16 and 18, have set the bar very high here. 2019 is magical for both Pavillon and the Grand Vin. Only time will tell where it eventually ranks alongside those aforementioned vintages. But singularly these are top-notch wines, representative of the estate and Margaux appellation. Pavillon Blanc needs some more time, elevage, to add a bit more weight to balance out the acidity. Have you ever visited Château Margaux? Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in all of Bordeaux. The wines are equally as regal and elegant. Strange how wine 🍷 imitates life. #enprimeur #bdx19 #enprimeur2019 #enprimeur19 #bordeaux #firstgrowth #chateaumargaux #margaux #pavillonrouge #winetasting #winecollecting #wine #wines #winestagram
  • Cos d'Estournel 2019 @cosdestournel In the words of our own Purchasing Director, “best of the day, tremendous!”, a sentiment clearly echoed by James Suckling who on the 13th May championed Cos d’Estournel as the best 2019 he’d tasted so far - he was however only halfway through his tastings. This is a “dazzling expression of the estate’s terroir” from a powerful yet graceful and alluring vintage. Classical Bordeaux in style. Cos, as it’s affectionately known, has been on a roll in recent years and early reports suggest that quality is very close to levels achieved in 2018, 2017 and 2016 – accumulated Wine Advocate score of 298/300! Their 2018 vintage was released high (~£1,750 per 12 ex-London) and has since softened by about 10%. If the price lands within the 2014-2016 range then this release should generate a lot of interest. #bordeaux #bordeaux2019 #enprimeur #saintestephe #supersecond #enprimeur2019 #bdx19 #cosdestournel #chateaucosdestournel #cos2019 #winecollecting #winetasting
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    Cos d'Estournel 2019 @cosdestournel In the words of our own Purchasing Director, “best of the day, tremendous!”, a sentiment clearly echoed by James Suckling who on the 13th May championed Cos d’Estournel as the best 2019 he’d tasted so far - he was however only halfway through his tastings. This is a “dazzling expression of the estate’s terroir” from a powerful yet graceful and alluring vintage. Classical Bordeaux in style. Cos, as it’s affectionately known, has been on a roll in recent years and early reports suggest that quality is very close to levels achieved in 2018, 2017 and 2016 – accumulated Wine Advocate score of 298/300! Their 2018 vintage was released high (~£1,750 per 12 ex-London) and has since softened by about 10%. If the price lands within the 2014-2016 range then this release should generate a lot of interest. #bordeaux #bordeaux2019 #enprimeur #saintestephe #supersecond #enprimeur2019 #bdx19 #cosdestournel #chateaucosdestournel #cos2019 #winecollecting #winetasting
  • We are hosting an ‘Introduction to En Primeur’ webinar this afternoon at 1pm (GMT) / 8am (EST) / 8pm (HK, SG) . Join by registering on the link in our Bio . We will look at the history of en primeur, structure of the market, opportunities, risks and recent vintage price performance . Join CEO, Tom Gearing, and Exec Director Aarash Ghatineh, and ask any questions you might have on en primeur and the upcoming 2019 campaign . #bordeaux #enprimeur #wine #winecollecting #wineinvestment #finewine #enprimeur2019 #bordeauxwine
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    We are hosting an ‘Introduction to En Primeur’ webinar this afternoon at 1pm (GMT) / 8am (EST) / 8pm (HK, SG) . Join by registering on the link in our Bio . We will look at the history of en primeur, structure of the market, opportunities, risks and recent vintage price performance . Join CEO, Tom Gearing, and Exec Director Aarash Ghatineh, and ask any questions you might have on en primeur and the upcoming 2019 campaign . #bordeaux #enprimeur #wine #winecollecting #wineinvestment #finewine #enprimeur2019 #bordeauxwine
  • 2008 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France • Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, commonly referred to as ‘DRC’, produces between 6,000 and 8,000 cases of wine a year, with cases of its renowned Romanée-Conti limited to around just 450. Waiting lists for its offerings are lengthy and often restricted to friends and colleagues of the estate, while average prices for its ‘entry-level’ wine, Corton Grand Cru, sits at around $2,000 per bottle. Romanée-Conti, meanwhile, can sell for upwards of $20,000 per bottle. • DRC produces eight different wines from eight different vineyards: La Tâche, Romanée Saint-Vivant, Echézeaux, Grand Echézeaux, Richebourg, La Romanée Conti, Corton and Montrachet. All of these are on grand cru sites, with two of them monopoles (fully owned sites). • "The 2008 Vosne-Romanee Cuvee Duvalt-Blochet bursts from the glass with an explosion of aromas and flavors. The wine turns more subtle on the palate. Sweet, floral notes wrap around the sublime finish. The 2008 is a haunting wine graced with exquisite class and elegance. Unlike the rest of the domaine’s 2008s, it will drink beautifully pretty much right out of the gate." • 91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate • #DRC #RomaneeConti #DomaineDeLaRomaneeConti #VosneRomanee #Burgundy #BurgundyWine #1erCru #Wine #FineWine #Sommelier #WineOclock #WineLover #WineTasting #WinesOfInstagram #wine🍷 #WineTime #🍷#Winestagram #InstaWine #WinePorn #LoveWine #Luxury #RedWine #红酒 #葡萄酒 #DuvaultBlochet
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    2008 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Burgundy, France • Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, commonly referred to as ‘DRC’, produces between 6,000 and 8,000 cases of wine a year, with cases of its renowned Romanée-Conti limited to around just 450. Waiting lists for its offerings are lengthy and often restricted to friends and colleagues of the estate, while average prices for its ‘entry-level’ wine, Corton Grand Cru, sits at around $2,000 per bottle. Romanée-Conti, meanwhile, can sell for upwards of $20,000 per bottle. • DRC produces eight different wines from eight different vineyards: La Tâche, Romanée Saint-Vivant, Echézeaux, Grand Echézeaux, Richebourg, La Romanée Conti, Corton and Montrachet. All of these are on grand cru sites, with two of them monopoles (fully owned sites). • "The 2008 Vosne-Romanee Cuvee Duvalt-Blochet bursts from the glass with an explosion of aromas and flavors. The wine turns more subtle on the palate. Sweet, floral notes wrap around the sublime finish. The 2008 is a haunting wine graced with exquisite class and elegance. Unlike the rest of the domaine’s 2008s, it will drink beautifully pretty much right out of the gate." • 91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate • #DRC #RomaneeConti #DomaineDeLaRomaneeConti #VosneRomanee #Burgundy #BurgundyWine #1erCru #Wine #FineWine #Sommelier #WineOclock #WineLover #WineTasting #WinesOfInstagram #wine🍷 #WineTime #🍷#Winestagram #InstaWine #WinePorn #LoveWine #Luxury #RedWine #红酒 #葡萄酒 #DuvaultBlochet