8,5

Château Belair 01


Château Belair 01
SCEN Jean Dubois-Challon

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: France
Zona: Bordeaux Saint-Émilion
Localita: 33680 Saint-Emilion
Indirizzo:
(+33) 0557247094
Anno di fondazione: 0
Produzione (bottiglie): 40.000
Ettari di vigneto: 12,5
Marchi: Château Belair
Prezzo: 50 €


This wine carries the mark of one of the finest oenologists in Bordeaux, Pascal Belbeck.
It responds completely to the identity of the merlot, whose vines, planted in 1956, constitute 80% of the wine, giving it a velvety look. The remaining 20% is filled in by cabernet franc. Elegance and harmony stand out. It has a soft, silky entry that then builds, demonstrating a great amount of evolution on the palate, gaining in expression and expressiveness, bringing forth substance, to end with subtle vigor, in accordance with its character.

Aged for 18 months in barrels, 60% new oak. Bottled in September of 2003.

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8,5

Protos Reserva 2001


Protos Reserva 2001
Protos Bodega Ribera Duero De Peñafiel, S.L.

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Spain
Zona: Ribera del Duero
Localita: 47300 Peñafiel (Valladolid)
Indirizzo: C/Bodegas Protos, 24-28
983878011
Anno di fondazione: 1927
Produzione (bottiglie): 2,5 millones de botellas
Ettari di vigneto: 400 en Ribera de Duero.
Marchi: Marcas que comercializa: <br />Protos Joven Roble, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, Especial y Rosado y Rivera del Duero Joven<br />
Prezzo: 21 €


The body and personality of this wine make it very appealing. Pronounced and persistent aromas with elements of red berries standing out, cranberries, completed with other notes, spiced, smoked and toasted, from the wood-barrel ageing process. Flavorful in the mouth with much body, yet elegant and harmonious at the same time. The elements of the fruit and ageing process are well integrated. The acidic, bitter and tannic qualities are very well balanced.

A varietal wine, made exclusively from tinta del país. Aged in French and American barrels for 16 months. Bottled at the beginning of summer 2003.

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8

Les Masies De Poblet Crianza 03


Les Masies De Poblet Crianza 03
Abadia de Poblet

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Spain
Zona: Conca de Barberá
Localita: 43448 Poblet (Tarragona)
Indirizzo: Passeig de l´Abad Conill, 6
977870358
Anno di fondazione: 1989
Produzione (bottiglie): 20.000
Ettari di vigneto: 9 en Conca de Barberá.
Marchi: Abadia del Poblet y Les Masies de Poblet
Prezzo: 24 €


The most accomplished pinot noir in Spain. With identity and conjunction, it possesses a delicate, sharp aroma predominated by floral sensations that stand above spicy, smoky notes from the wood. On the palate the result is elegant, silky, round and classy. The fruit and the ageing appear well integrated and balanced, with the good strength and structure accorded to the variety.

After malolactic fermentation in new barrels, it is aged for 14 months in Vosges and Allier oak barrels. Bottled in April of 2005. Production: 1500 bottles.

 

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9

Le Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot 99


Le Grande Dame  Veuve Clicquot 99
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Tipo: Espumoso
Nazionalita: France
Zona: Champagne
Localita: 51100 Reims
Indirizzo: 12, Rue du Temple
(+33) 0326895440
Anno di fondazione: 1772
Produzione (bottiglie): Indeterminada
Ettari di vigneto: 256
Marchi: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Vintage Blanc, Vintage Rosé, Le Grande Dame y Le Grande Dame Rosé
Prezzo: 105 €


The most sophisticated and exquisite illustration from this legendary establishment, it stands out for the strong personality of wine that it expresses, its character and complexity; qualities that come together with a notable freshness. Aromas of citrus, apple and confitures, perhaps apricot or peach, very pleasant, somewhat seductive, without lacking the presence of nutty or toasted notes. The sweet, sour sensation that distinguishes the bouquet is reproduced in the mouth with acidity and maturity, not only from the fruit but also the long ageing process it undergoes, which urges you to keep drinking regardless of its undeniable strength and complexity.

Made from 64% pinot noir and 36% chardonnay, grapes coming exclusively from 8 Grands Crus. Aged for 6 years.



8

Ysios Reserva 00


Ysios Reserva 00
Bodegas Portia, S.L.

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Spain
Zona: La Rioja
Localita: 01300 Laguardia(La Rioja)
Indirizzo: Camino de La Hoya, s/n
(+34) 945600640
Anno di fondazione: 2001
Produzione (bottiglie): 370.000
Ettari di vigneto: 50
Marchi: Ysios Reserva
Prezzo: 15 €


Fruity, fresh aromas with hints of blackberries and plums, very forthright, intermingled with spicy notes that combine to create a complex, pleasant ensemble. The palate is refined, velvety and harmonious, with the fruit predominating above a woody base, it progresses wonderfully, building upwards until becoming sweet, acidic, bitter, tannic, all very balanced expressions. An easy, gratifying taste: exceptionally finished.

100% tempranillo. Aged in French and American barrels for 14 months. Bottled in April of 2002.

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Viña Izadi Expresión 01


Viña Izadi Expresión 01
Viña Villabuena

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Spain
Zona: La Rioja
Localita: 01307 Villabuena de Alava (Alava)
Indirizzo: Herrería Travesía 2, nº5
(+34) 945609086
Anno di fondazione: 1987
Produzione (bottiglie): 1.300.000
Ettari di vigneto:
Marchi: Viña Izadi Crianza, Reserva, Selección, Expresión y Blanco Fermentado en Barica, además de Club de la Barrica
Prezzo: 42 €


A powerful wine of which only 19,500 bottles and 25 magnum bottles of 6 liters are produced. The grapes, which all come from the same vineyard of Villabuena, speak of refined nobility: old vines with a low yield. The conscientious effort is complete through the entire production process: fermented in American oak barrels then aged in new French barrels for 18 months and bottled in September 2003. The elements of intense, lively and mature fruit engulf the mouth and are very integrated with the oak, proffering toasty allusions and hints of vanilla, cinnamon and coffee. The result on the palate is elegant, compact, dense and very personal, with an aftertaste of quality.

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8,75

Parés Baltà Dominio Cusiné 96


Parés Baltà

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Spain
Zona: Penedés
Localita: 08796 Pacs del Penedes (Barcelona)
Indirizzo: Masia Can Baltà, s/n.
(+34) 938901399
Anno di fondazione: 1934
Produzione (bottiglie): 800.000
Ettari di vigneto: 175
Marchi: Los cavas Parés Baltà Brut de Pacs, Brut Nature, Brut de Brut y Cuvee de Carol; los blancos Parés Baltà Blans de Pacs, Mas Pons , Mas de Carol y Electio, el rosado Radix y los tinto Parés Baltà Mas Elena, Mas Irene, Marta de Baltá, Absis y Dominio de Cusiné 1790.
Prezzo: 300 €


Still married to his passion for nature and the vine, my dear and admired friend Joan Cusiné first surprised us with his cavas, then with his white wines and now with his five labels of reds, not only for their merit of quality, but for their overwhelming personality as well.

An innovative wine with tangible fruitiness: exuberant, very mature, with fragrances of forest and mineral notes… and an enhancing, almost imperceptible insinuation of wood. On the tongue these perceptions are confirmed, even surpassed, demonstrating an unmistakable harmonious fruity quality on top of freshness that begs to be drank, finishing with a ductile tannic quality. It stands out for its color, its structure, its grapes and its life. With the pass of time it has matured, but retained all of its being.

5.900 bottles. 5 varieties. 1 year in new Allier oak barrels.

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8,5

Marqués de Arienzo Gran Reserva 96


Marqués de Arienzo Gran Reserva 96
Bodegas Domecq

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Spain
Zona: Rioja Alavesa
Localita: 01340 Elciego (Álava)
Indirizzo: Ctra. Villabuena, s/n
(+34) 945606001
Anno di fondazione: 1973
Produzione (bottiglie): 4.500.000
Ettari di vigneto: 300
Marchi: Marqués de Arienzo y Viña Eguia
Prezzo: 21,25 €


A refined wine, elegant and finished, with aromas of ripe fruit, even confit, intermingled with toasty, sweet and spicy notes. Similar characteristics are reproduced on the palate, in particular one notes the derivatives of the long ageing in wood that dominates the grape. Complex, yet easy.

Exclusively tempranillo. Aged for 30 months in Bordeaux barrels of American oak. Bottled in January 2003.

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Llama Roble 04


Llama Roble 04
Belasco de Baquedano

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: Argentina
Zona: Mendoza
Localita: 5509 Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo
Indirizzo:
(+34)948645008
Anno di fondazione: 2005
Produzione (bottiglie): 200.000
Ettari di vigneto: 70
Marchi: LLama
Prezzo: 6 €


Spicca la quantità di aromi fruttati, in cui appaiono e scompaiono sensazioni di ciliege, more e prugne, ben arricchite da un lieve fondo tostato, apportato dal breve soggiorno in barrique nuove. Nel palato riproduce le sensazioni olfattive, soprattutto il sapore fruttato, la vivacità, la forza, il calore e la corposità, si attacca alle pareti buccali. Ha acidità, amarezza, dolcezza... il tutto in una riuscita combinazione.

100% malbet. Maturazione di sei mesi in rovere francese.



8,25

Château Jean Voisin 99


Château Jean Voisin 99
SCEA Du Château Jean Voisin

Tipo: Tinto
Nazionalita: France
Zona: Bordeaux Saint-Émilion
Localita: 33330 Saint Emilion
Indirizzo:
(+33) 0557247040
Anno di fondazione: 1969
Produzione (bottiglie): 86.000
Ettari di vigneto: 14
Marchi: Château Jean Voisin y Château Jean Voisin Cuvée Amédée
Prezzo: 18 €


A Saint-Émilion that is honest, unique and effective; it has an excellent quality-price ratio which, in the exaggerated world of wine, and especially this region, is very much appreciated. It embodies the undeniable character of the merlot – 75% – matched with other influences – 20% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon – and fascinating undertones. The personality of the grape prevails, with a bitter tone that is impeccably expressed: coffee, toasty notes, in the mouth as well as in the bouquet, with licorice and other spices. Its integrity does not take away from a certain appealing freshness that makes it very drinkable. 46.000 bottles. Aged for 14 months in barrels: 30% new and 70% other.

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