Monday 20th May 2019

Following a brief pause last week during Bordeaux Vinexpo we are expecting the releases to gather pace.

Chateau Rouget (£420) is a Pomerol that often punches above its relatively mild price point and in 2018 it has drawn plenty of praise.  AG - “This full-throttle Pomerol is a real star in 2018”

Clos l'Eglise is another Pomerol with excellent reviews.  Released at £775 per 12 , James Suckling believes the 2018 could be the best ever. JD - "this deep, flawlessly balanced, complete Pomerol should be snatched up by savvy readers."

Other releases:

Gaffeliere - Continuing the estates strong run of recent vintages, releasesd at £618 per 12.  94-97 AG - "one of the finest and most pedigreed wines in Saint-Émilion and all of Bordeaux"

Prices

CHASSE SPLEEN |   £294 per 12x75
89-91 AG - The 2018 Chasse-Spleen is especially dense and fruity in this vintage. Dense red cherry fruit, espresso, mint, dried flower and licorice are all generously rendered in this gorgeous, incredibly delicious Moulis. More than anything else, Chasse-Spleen has a gorgeous sense of immediacy and pure pleasure.

CLOS L'EGLISE |   £775 per 12x75  |  £388 per 6x75
94-96 JD - The 2018 Clos l'Eglise from this talented team is also beautiful, with ripe, sexy notes of blackberries, plums, graphite, smoked earth, and chocolate. Possessing the beautiful fruit of the vintage, medium to full-body, a great mid-palate, and building tannins, and a great finish, this deep, flawlessly balanced, complete Pomerol should be snatched up by savvy readers.

GAFFELIERE |   £618 per 12x75  |  309 per 6x75
94-97 AG - The 2018 La Gaffelière is once again one of the finest and most pedigreed wines in Saint-Émilion and all of Bordeaux for that matter. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc (37%) gives the wine striking aromatic nuance and complexity, as well as fabulous drive. Rose petal, sage, mint and blood orange all soar out of the glass in a stunning Saint-Émilion loaded with class and personality. Consulting winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt has turned out another gem at this revitalized property. The blend is 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc.

ROUGET |   £420 per 12x75
96-97 JS - This young wine really sings with a level of purity and precision that I’ve never seen from here. Medium to full body, ultra fine tannins and beautiful red-berry and floral character at the end.

For more information or to place an order, please call on 01223 849040 or email us  (finewine@albanyvintners.com)