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The first glass drinks well whilst you're cooking the topside of beef of a Sunday, the second glass is even better to accompany it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are grown in clay\/loam topsoil on the plateau of Neac and a clay\/ gravelly mound on the plateau of Pomerol. The twentyf ive-hectare property has a high proportion of Merlot within its vineyard and an increasing amount of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon to better reflect the unique terroir and for finesse and elegance. The vines used for this 2014 vintage have an average age of 25 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased in 1998 by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, internationally renowned winemaker and co-owner of St Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé “A” Château Angélus, Château La Fleur de Boüard is located close to the village of Néac on the most sought after terroir of Lalande-de-Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mentzendorff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469255041399,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/8127\/4821\/files\/CHATEAULAFLEURDEBOUARD2014.jpg?v=1728321317"},{"product_id":"monte-antico-toscana-igt-2021","title":"Monte Antico Toscana IGT 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis accessible Super Tuscan has an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice and plums leading to a medium to full-bodied palate where ripe red fruit show off the goût de terroir in addition to subtle notes of vanilla and violets, which harmonise and linger, interlacing with the soft tannins and gorgeous silky texture. 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The tannins are fine and chalky rather than grippy, and the acidity keeps everything lifted and food-ready. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with anything involving tomato, parmesan or grilled meat. Midweek pasta? Perfect. Slow-cooked ragù? Even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCastello di Meleto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a historic estate in Gaiole in Chianti, with roots stretching back to the 13th century and vineyards that sit firmly in the heart of Classico territory. Today the focus is on sustainable farming and expressing Sangiovese with clarity and precision, rather than masking it with heavy oak. 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Refined without being formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eChâteau Cantemerle, a Fifth Growth of the 1855 Classification, sits at the southern gateway to the Médoc. Known for its graceful, Cabernet-led style, the estate has built a loyal following for wines that deliver authenticity, charm, and exceptional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"824\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e93 points – Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"824\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e“Beautifully balanced with fine tannins and a savoury, persistent finish. 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Of course they're French and Spanish words to mean the same thing, but in the region, the terms also identify two very different styles of pink wine. Rosé is as we know it; pale, crisp and bone dry. Rosado, to the Basques and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNavarrese is a very specific dense hue of pink; the wines are soft, fragrant and juicy. In this part of Spain, they don't drink Rosé - they drink Rosado.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo imagine my surprise when I tasted a wine named 'Pale Rosado'. Perhaps they're coming around to the commercial realities of exporting \u003cem\u003eRosado\u003c\/em\u003e. My surprise didn't dwindle - this \u003cem\u003epale Rosado\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumph. Softly citrusy, floral and juicy, with racy fresh acidity and texture on the palate. 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