What to Buy
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What to Buy
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James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.Inc. TAX€422.09 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.Inc. TAX€838.16 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.Inc. TAX€110.93 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.Inc. TAX€556.32 -
(3x75cl) 2020
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.Inc. TAX€359.17 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.Inc. TAX€553.92 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.Inc. TAX€477.12 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.Inc. TAX€109.73 -
(3x75cl) 2021
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.Inc. TAX€556.07 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.Inc. TAX€457.92 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.Inc. TAX€113.48 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.Inc. TAX€557.28 -
(3x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.Inc. TAX€326.04 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.Inc. TAX€522.48 -
(12x75cl) 2023
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)
Pauillac was close to normal rainfall, with less mildew than other parts of the region, helping to usher in the excellent crop of wines that you will find in the appellation in 2023. This joins the best of them with its superb quality, and a real sense of excitement and drive. Expect vivacity and tension in the blue and black fruits, with liqourice root, squid ink, salted cracker, white pepper spice and freshly cut herbs. September 7 to 29 for harvest, 55% new oak barrels for ageing. Carmanère dating from 1947 is in this 1st wine, with the massal selection descendents in Pastourelle. Caroline Artaud director.Inc. TAX€1,084.56 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)
Pauillac was close to normal rainfall, with less mildew than other parts of the region, helping to usher in the excellent crop of wines that you will find in the appellation in 2023. This joins the best of them with its superb quality, and a real sense of excitement and drive. Expect vivacity and tension in the blue and black fruits, with liqourice root, squid ink, salted cracker, white pepper spice and freshly cut herbs. September 7 to 29 for harvest, 55% new oak barrels for ageing. Carmanère dating from 1947 is in this 1st wine, with the massal selection descendents in Pastourelle. Caroline Artaud director.Inc. TAX€518.88 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)
Pauillac was close to normal rainfall, with less mildew than other parts of the region, helping to usher in the excellent crop of wines that you will find in the appellation in 2023. This joins the best of them with its superb quality, and a real sense of excitement and drive. Expect vivacity and tension in the blue and black fruits, with liqourice root, squid ink, salted cracker, white pepper spice and freshly cut herbs. September 7 to 29 for harvest, 55% new oak barrels for ageing. Carmanère dating from 1947 is in this 1st wine, with the massal selection descendents in Pastourelle. Caroline Artaud director.Inc. TAX€426.48 -
Experience the elegance of Cleto Chiarli Moden Blanc Brut Pignoletto NV, a distinguished sparkling wine hailing from the heart of Modena. Crafted by the esteemed Cleto Chiarli family, steeped in over a century of winemaking tradition, this Brut is predominantly made from the indigenous Pignoletto grape. Meticulously harvested and fermented using the traditional méthode Champenoise, it undergoes extended lees ageing, imparting a refined complexity and fine mousse. The wine reveals a pale straw hue with delicate aromas of green apple, citrus zest, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and persistent minerality, culminating in a clean, lingering finish. Cleto Chiarli Moden Blanc Brut Pignoletto NV is the quintessential expression of Emilia-Romagna’s sparkling prowess, perfect for celebrating life’s finest moments.
Inc. TAX€116.14 -
Cleto Chiarli, Brut de Noir Rose, Emilia Romagna NV is a masterfully crafted sparkling rosé from the esteemed Emilia Romagna region. Produced by the renowned Cleto Chiarli estate, this exquisite cuvée is made using the traditional méthode champenoise, ensuring fine bubbles and a persistent mousse. The selection of Pinot Nero and other carefully chosen grapes from the estate's vineyards undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This Brut de Noir Rose exhibits a delicate pale pink hue, offering aromas of fresh red berries, subtle floral notes, and a hint of brioche from its extended lees ageing. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and elegant fruit flavours, complemented by a refined mineral finish. Ideal for pairing with a variety of gourmet dishes, this non-vintage rosé exemplifies the dedication and expertise of Cleto Chiarli in producing fine Italian sparkling wines.
Inc. TAX€116.14 -
(12x75cl) 2014Indulge in the elegant complexity of the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, a benchmark wine embodying the majestic power and nuanced finesse that only Napa Valley's iconic To Kalon Vineyard can provide. Winemaker Cliff Lede, known for his rock-and-roll approach, harnesses key blocks of this historic vineyard, masterfully crafting this vintage with a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties.
On the palate, this wine boasts opulent, full-bore purple fruit, seductively woven with black cherry, dark chocolate and sweet baking spice notes, underpinned by incredibly plush, silky tannins. After meticulous aging in 75% new French oak for a period of 21 months, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 showcases immense aging potential.
Adorned with critical acclaim from revered wine publications, this limited-edition masterpiece encapsulates a monumental expression of Napa Valley terroir, worthy of any discerning collector's cellar.
Inc. TAX€4,103.82 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon is a massive wine. Blackberry jam, espresso, incense, licorice and grilled herbs saturate the palate with tons of textural intensity and sheer power. Huge tannins and heavy toast notes are front and center. Overall, the 2015 has aged very well. I expect it will always be a powerhouse that reflects the Cliff Lede style of the day. I don't think the potent To Kalon tannins will ever fully soften, but this is an undeniably attractive wine.Inc. TAX€4,103.82 -
(12x75cl) 2018
In the prestige vineyards of Napa Valley, resides a quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This resplendent Californian red wine is a creation of Cliff Lede, a Canadian aficionado knowledgeable in both vine and verse. Cultivated in the historic To Kalon terroir, the wine possesses layers of complex flavours reflecting the gravelly alluvial fan soils of Oakville Appellation.
Narrating a marvellous maturation story, the grapes were hand-harvested and meticulously sorted before a gentle gravity-flow process led them to oak fermentation tanks. After carefully ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 reveals a bouquet of blackberries and crème de cassis, underscored by nuances of cigar box and graphite. Bright acidity on the palate yields an incredibly balanced drink with a sublime finish.
Crown your cellar with this illustrious Californian Cabernet, a testament to Cliff Lede's dedication to supreme viticulture and expert winemaking.
Inc. TAX€3,523.32 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is sensual, powerful and totally alluring. Dark blue fruits, espresso, incense and licorice are beautifully woven together. Poetry is not quite as bombastic as the other two 2015s I tasted for this report, but it's still a pretty heady wine. It has also aged spectacularly well. All the elements are so well balanced.Inc. TAX€1,570.54 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (94)
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is another gorgeous wine from Cliff Lede. Crème de cassis, lavender, cloves, graphite, chocolate, sweet French oak and torrefaction notes infuse this sumptuous, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Lede's Poetry block in Stags Leap. This is another full-throttle wine endowed with a ton of character.Inc. TAX€2,031.12 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Songbook is another terrific wine from Cliff Lede. It, too, has aged well. The integration of oak is also far better than in the To Kalon, even with the considerable presence of heavily toasted barrels. Inky red fruit, bay leaf, blood orange, white truffle and star anise give the 2015 its wild, exotic personality. The Songbook has aged well and will drink well for another decade plus. The combination of rich, layered fruit and strong savory markers of the Martha's clone makes for a gorgeous, totally beguiling Cabernet.Inc. TAX€1,480.54 -
Wine Advocate (93)
One of the best-run and now superstar wineries in all of Napa is Cliff Lede. Starting with their 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap, a beautiful example of this AVA, the wine has a dense ruby/purple color, floral notes intermixed with crème de cassis , graphite and forest floor. It is full bodied, but with the elegance, finesse and lightness of being, despite its intensity. The wood is pushed to the background, and the wine is beautifully pure and long. Drink it over the next 20 years.Inc. TAX€1,105.49 -
Vinous (100)
The 1929 Climens is one of the greatest Sauternes of the century, a legendary wine that is faultless. It looks its age with its burnished gold color. Then the bouquet bowls you over with ethereal, intoxicating scents of barley sugar, yellow plum, marmalade and rose water, all with brilliant delineation and energy that seems undimmed by time. The palate hinges on a killer line of acidity and beguiling purity, offering notes of dried honey, peach and dried apricot suffused with astonishing mineral tension. Candied orange peel fans out gloriously on the finish. This is a fabulous, monumental 1929 Sauternes that is indelibly etched on my memory. Tasted blind at a private lunch in London.Inc. TAX€2,176.48 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
I have always loved the 1990 Climens. A little deeper in colour than I remember, it has a gorgeous bouquet of marmalade, Manuka honey, quince and a touch of sugar barley, all finely detailed. The palate is unctuous on the entry with lower acidity than its peers, sumptuous in style with a thickly-textured, ravishing finish that manages to maintain harmony and freshness. This is a Climens that you can lose yourself in. Courtesy of a bottle proffered by Bill Blatch at Trinity restaurant in London.Inc. TAX€184.75 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
I have always loved the 1990 Climens. A little deeper in colour than I remember, it has a gorgeous bouquet of marmalade, Manuka honey, quince and a touch of sugar barley, all finely detailed. The palate is unctuous on the entry with lower acidity than its peers, sumptuous in style with a thickly-textured, ravishing finish that manages to maintain harmony and freshness. This is a Climens that you can lose yourself in. Courtesy of a bottle proffered by Bill Blatch at Trinity restaurant in London.Inc. TAX€999.34 -
(12x75cl) 1995Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 1995 Climens has a lilting bouquet with lovely scents of wild honey, orange pith and white peach, a hint of saffron emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with good vigour, peach and apricot with a superb spine of acidity, building in weight towards quite a spicy, tangerine-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. At its peak.Inc. TAX€1,133.96
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James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.In Bond€338.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.In Bond€671.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.In Bond€89.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.In Bond€443.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.In Bond€289.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.In Bond€441.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.In Bond€377.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.In Bond€88.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.In Bond€452.00 -
James Suckling (93-94)
Polished and well-structured red with a medium body and firm but creamy and broad tannins. Perfumed already, with sandalwood, blackberry and currant character. Crushed stones. Tea leaves, too. Firm and solid to the end. Very solid for the vintage. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1.5% carmenere and 1.5% petit verdot.In Bond€361.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.In Bond€91.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.In Bond€443.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.In Bond€261.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The finest example of the château I've tasted, the 2022 Château Clerc Milon is deep purple-hued with a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, spring flowers, spicy oak, and graphite. It's full-bodied, concentrated, has a weightless mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, all making for a riveting Pauillac. It needs a decade of bottle age to hit prime time, but this is another truly special 2022 that readers should pounce on.In Bond€414.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)
Pauillac was close to normal rainfall, with less mildew than other parts of the region, helping to usher in the excellent crop of wines that you will find in the appellation in 2023. This joins the best of them with its superb quality, and a real sense of excitement and drive. Expect vivacity and tension in the blue and black fruits, with liqourice root, squid ink, salted cracker, white pepper spice and freshly cut herbs. September 7 to 29 for harvest, 55% new oak barrels for ageing. Carmanère dating from 1947 is in this 1st wine, with the massal selection descendents in Pastourelle. Caroline Artaud director.In Bond€861.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)
Pauillac was close to normal rainfall, with less mildew than other parts of the region, helping to usher in the excellent crop of wines that you will find in the appellation in 2023. This joins the best of them with its superb quality, and a real sense of excitement and drive. Expect vivacity and tension in the blue and black fruits, with liqourice root, squid ink, salted cracker, white pepper spice and freshly cut herbs. September 7 to 29 for harvest, 55% new oak barrels for ageing. Carmanère dating from 1947 is in this 1st wine, with the massal selection descendents in Pastourelle. Caroline Artaud director.In Bond€411.00 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (96)
Pauillac was close to normal rainfall, with less mildew than other parts of the region, helping to usher in the excellent crop of wines that you will find in the appellation in 2023. This joins the best of them with its superb quality, and a real sense of excitement and drive. Expect vivacity and tension in the blue and black fruits, with liqourice root, squid ink, salted cracker, white pepper spice and freshly cut herbs. September 7 to 29 for harvest, 55% new oak barrels for ageing. Carmanère dating from 1947 is in this 1st wine, with the massal selection descendents in Pastourelle. Caroline Artaud director.In Bond€334.00 -
Experience the elegance of Cleto Chiarli Moden Blanc Brut Pignoletto NV, a distinguished sparkling wine hailing from the heart of Modena. Crafted by the esteemed Cleto Chiarli family, steeped in over a century of winemaking tradition, this Brut is predominantly made from the indigenous Pignoletto grape. Meticulously harvested and fermented using the traditional méthode Champenoise, it undergoes extended lees ageing, imparting a refined complexity and fine mousse. The wine reveals a pale straw hue with delicate aromas of green apple, citrus zest, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and persistent minerality, culminating in a clean, lingering finish. Cleto Chiarli Moden Blanc Brut Pignoletto NV is the quintessential expression of Emilia-Romagna’s sparkling prowess, perfect for celebrating life’s finest moments.
In Bond€73.00 -
Cleto Chiarli, Brut de Noir Rose, Emilia Romagna NV is a masterfully crafted sparkling rosé from the esteemed Emilia Romagna region. Produced by the renowned Cleto Chiarli estate, this exquisite cuvée is made using the traditional méthode champenoise, ensuring fine bubbles and a persistent mousse. The selection of Pinot Nero and other carefully chosen grapes from the estate's vineyards undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This Brut de Noir Rose exhibits a delicate pale pink hue, offering aromas of fresh red berries, subtle floral notes, and a hint of brioche from its extended lees ageing. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and elegant fruit flavours, complemented by a refined mineral finish. Ideal for pairing with a variety of gourmet dishes, this non-vintage rosé exemplifies the dedication and expertise of Cleto Chiarli in producing fine Italian sparkling wines.
In Bond€73.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Indulge in the elegant complexity of the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, a benchmark wine embodying the majestic power and nuanced finesse that only Napa Valley's iconic To Kalon Vineyard can provide. Winemaker Cliff Lede, known for his rock-and-roll approach, harnesses key blocks of this historic vineyard, masterfully crafting this vintage with a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties.
On the palate, this wine boasts opulent, full-bore purple fruit, seductively woven with black cherry, dark chocolate and sweet baking spice notes, underpinned by incredibly plush, silky tannins. After meticulous aging in 75% new French oak for a period of 21 months, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 showcases immense aging potential.
Adorned with critical acclaim from revered wine publications, this limited-edition masterpiece encapsulates a monumental expression of Napa Valley terroir, worthy of any discerning collector's cellar.
In Bond€3,375.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon is a massive wine. Blackberry jam, espresso, incense, licorice and grilled herbs saturate the palate with tons of textural intensity and sheer power. Huge tannins and heavy toast notes are front and center. Overall, the 2015 has aged very well. I expect it will always be a powerhouse that reflects the Cliff Lede style of the day. I don't think the potent To Kalon tannins will ever fully soften, but this is an undeniably attractive wine.In Bond€3,375.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
In the prestige vineyards of Napa Valley, resides a quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This resplendent Californian red wine is a creation of Cliff Lede, a Canadian aficionado knowledgeable in both vine and verse. Cultivated in the historic To Kalon terroir, the wine possesses layers of complex flavours reflecting the gravelly alluvial fan soils of Oakville Appellation.
Narrating a marvellous maturation story, the grapes were hand-harvested and meticulously sorted before a gentle gravity-flow process led them to oak fermentation tanks. After carefully ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 reveals a bouquet of blackberries and crème de cassis, underscored by nuances of cigar box and graphite. Bright acidity on the palate yields an incredibly balanced drink with a sublime finish.
Crown your cellar with this illustrious Californian Cabernet, a testament to Cliff Lede's dedication to supreme viticulture and expert winemaking.
In Bond€2,890.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is sensual, powerful and totally alluring. Dark blue fruits, espresso, incense and licorice are beautifully woven together. Poetry is not quite as bombastic as the other two 2015s I tasted for this report, but it's still a pretty heady wine. It has also aged spectacularly well. All the elements are so well balanced.In Bond€1,285.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is another gorgeous wine from Cliff Lede. Crème de cassis, lavender, cloves, graphite, chocolate, sweet French oak and torrefaction notes infuse this sumptuous, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Lede's Poetry block in Stags Leap. This is another full-throttle wine endowed with a ton of character.In Bond€1,670.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Songbook is another terrific wine from Cliff Lede. It, too, has aged well. The integration of oak is also far better than in the To Kalon, even with the considerable presence of heavily toasted barrels. Inky red fruit, bay leaf, blood orange, white truffle and star anise give the 2015 its wild, exotic personality. The Songbook has aged well and will drink well for another decade plus. The combination of rich, layered fruit and strong savory markers of the Martha's clone makes for a gorgeous, totally beguiling Cabernet.In Bond€1,210.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
One of the best-run and now superstar wineries in all of Napa is Cliff Lede. Starting with their 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap, a beautiful example of this AVA, the wine has a dense ruby/purple color, floral notes intermixed with crème de cassis , graphite and forest floor. It is full bodied, but with the elegance, finesse and lightness of being, despite its intensity. The wood is pushed to the background, and the wine is beautifully pure and long. Drink it over the next 20 years.In Bond€874.00 -
Vinous (100)
The 1929 Climens is one of the greatest Sauternes of the century, a legendary wine that is faultless. It looks its age with its burnished gold color. Then the bouquet bowls you over with ethereal, intoxicating scents of barley sugar, yellow plum, marmalade and rose water, all with brilliant delineation and energy that seems undimmed by time. The palate hinges on a killer line of acidity and beguiling purity, offering notes of dried honey, peach and dried apricot suffused with astonishing mineral tension. Candied orange peel fans out gloriously on the finish. This is a fabulous, monumental 1929 Sauternes that is indelibly etched on my memory. Tasted blind at a private lunch in London.In Bond€1,810.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
I have always loved the 1990 Climens. A little deeper in colour than I remember, it has a gorgeous bouquet of marmalade, Manuka honey, quince and a touch of sugar barley, all finely detailed. The palate is unctuous on the entry with lower acidity than its peers, sumptuous in style with a thickly-textured, ravishing finish that manages to maintain harmony and freshness. This is a Climens that you can lose yourself in. Courtesy of a bottle proffered by Bill Blatch at Trinity restaurant in London.In Bond€150.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
I have always loved the 1990 Climens. A little deeper in colour than I remember, it has a gorgeous bouquet of marmalade, Manuka honey, quince and a touch of sugar barley, all finely detailed. The palate is unctuous on the entry with lower acidity than its peers, sumptuous in style with a thickly-textured, ravishing finish that manages to maintain harmony and freshness. This is a Climens that you can lose yourself in. Courtesy of a bottle proffered by Bill Blatch at Trinity restaurant in London.In Bond€809.00 -
(12x75cl) 1995
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 1995 Climens has a lilting bouquet with lovely scents of wild honey, orange pith and white peach, a hint of saffron emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with good vigour, peach and apricot with a superb spine of acidity, building in weight towards quite a spicy, tangerine-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. At its peak.In Bond€899.00
