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Bodegas Arrayán Syrah 2007

產區 Wine Region: 西班牙門特里達 DO Méntrida, Spain 葡萄品種 Grape variety: 100% 西拉 Syrah 評分 Rating: Robert Parker 91+ 陳年潛力 Cellar: 7-10 年/years (2014-2017) 釀造工藝 Vinification: 精品酒莊Arrayán 創立自1999年,位於門特里達產區,距首都馬德里僅70公里,產區酒莊因長年供應優質佳釀予皇室貴族而聞名國内外。該酒莊佔地26公頃,以西拉、梅洛、赤霞珠、小維鐸釀造出各款新派名酒,長期得到權威高分好評。頂級西拉紅酒,果實經48小時低溫浸泡及20天不銹鋼桶乳酸恆溫發酵,得以保留最天然清新果味;隨後12個月法國木桶陳釀及12個月瓶内演化,以達至更均衡且具深度的品質。 Bodegas Arrayán was established in 1999, which is located in Méntrida region, just 70 km south of Madrid. The region is famed for supplying premium wines to the… Read More »

Arrayan Petit Verdot , Mentrida DO 2007

DO – MentridaGrape 100% Petit Verdot Ratings Robert Parker 91+ Tasting Notes The purple-colored 2007 Petit Verdot (100%) spent 12 month in 100% new French oak. It sports an impressive bouquet of roasted herbs, underbrush, brier, blackberry, and plum. Dense, rich, and structured on the palate, it makes up in power what it lacks in… Read More »

Arrayan Seleccion , Mentrida DO 2007

DO – MentridaGrape50% Syrah20% Merlot15% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petit Verdot Ratings Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Arrayan’s 2007 Seleccion is a blend of 35% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Petit Verdot aged for 8 months in French oak. Purple in color with a nose of spice box, roasted herbs, violets, and… Read More »

Pilheiros “Grande Escolha”, Douro DOC2006

DOC – DouroGrape90% Touriga Franca (Old Vin) 10% Tinta RorizRating & Awards 90 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Rated 4 stars and 1 bottle by PERSWIJN17 / 20 by Vinhos de Portugal Tasting Notes Nose: Very aromatic and elegant with a delicate woodland and notes of red fruits such as the griotte or black cherry.  Palate… Read More »

Barco Negro Reserva, Douro DOC 2008

DOC – Douro Grape 30% Touriga Franca 30% Tinta Roriz 40% Touriga Nacional Rating & Awards 16.5 / 20 by Jancis Robinson 16 / 20 by Vinhos de Portugal Tasting Notes Colour : Nice Ruby Color. Nose : licorice and quince. Palate : Lively attack followed by tight tannins. Average length finish. -by Official Website… Read More »

Barco Negro, Douro DOC 2008

DOC – DouroGrape 30% Touriga Franca 30% Tinta Roriz 40% Touriga Nacional Rating & Awards90 points "Best Buy" by WINE ENTHUSIAST88 points – Wine SpectatorTasting Notes Colour : Beautiful red robe with purplish glints.Nose: uncomplicated, clean and fresh with red berry and spices aromas.Mouth: The wine is soft on the palate with rich rounded flavours… Read More »

Champagne Mansard Brut “Tradition de Grande Cuvee” NV

AOC – Champagne Grande Cuvee Grape 50% Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir Ratings  Wine Spectator 89 Tasting Notes A pretty golden robe. An expressive and open nose with flavours of fruits and biscuit. In the mouth it has a charming creamy texture, aromatic complexity and a beautiful vinosity-freshness balance. A rich, complex and harmonious finish sensually… Read More »

Champagne Mansard Brut Rose NV

AOC – Champagne Grape 50% Pinot Noir 20% Chardonnay 15% Pinot Meunier 15% Coteaux Ratings Wine Spectator 90 Tasting Notes A salmon pink robe that is magnificent, profound and sustained. A very fresh vintage that opens out into a broad palette of small red fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants). A delicious finish, clear and remarkable for… Read More »