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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe
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The Château Ausone 1985 is a wine from a vintage celebrated for its elegance and balance in Bordeaux. Known for its unique terroir and meticulous winemaking, Château Ausone produced a wine in 1985 that reflects the charm and accessibility of the vintage, while showcasing the estate's signature complexity and finesse.

Wine Overview
Château Ausone, one of the four Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" estates in Saint-Émilion, typically blends:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Adding structure, floral aromatics, and herbal nuances.
Merlot: Contributing softness, richness, and a lush fruit profile.
Vintage Characteristics
The 1985 vintage in Bordeaux benefited from a warm and even growing season, …
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Price: £425.00
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Cantina Enotria

The Ciro has a bright ruby red color and transparent. Has an elegant bouquet in which they differ floral and fruity notes: rose, maraschino cherry, red fruit and hints of iodine on a rhubarb and sweet spices. The palate has a right to the body weight in balance and freshness, is intense and soft with a lingering fruity finish and almonds.
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Price: £79.00
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Vintage Port
Magnum bottle (1.5L)

The 1985 Croft Vintage Port is another excellent example of Croft’s long-standing reputation for producing high-quality Port. The 1985 vintage was widely declared across the Douro Valley, marking it as a year of exceptional wines. Croft's 1985 Vintage Port is particularly noted for its opulent fruit, richness, and balance, with great potential for long aging.

Key Characteristics:
Color: Still a deep ruby or garnet, though starting to show hints of tawny at the rim due to age.
Nose: Aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, complemented by secondary notes of spices, chocolate, dried fruits, and a touch of floral elegance. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 41 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £59.00
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Prandi

A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £59.00
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Frei Joao, Bairrada

Mark a milestone with the 1985 Frei João Bairrada, an exceptional vintage that shares its birth year with someone born in 1985. This wine has matured gracefully over four decades, offering a rare and meaningful way to celebrate life's journey. Perfect for a special occasion, it embodies the elegance and character that only time can provide.

Tasting Notes:
This 1985 vintage reveals a beautifully evolved profile. Aromas of dried red fruits, leather, and subtle spice emerge from the glass, reflecting its long ageing. On the palate, it offers a refined balance of mature cherry and plum, with hints of tobacco, cedar, and earthy undertones. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 115 in Stock

Schloss Rametz

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £69.00
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d'Abruzzo, Miglianico

Montepulciano is a red wine grape variety grown widely in central Italy, most notably its eastern Abruzzo, Marche and Molise regions. The variety was named after the Tuscan parish of Montepulciano, but, confusingly, is not used in the famous wines produced there (see Vino Nobile di Montepulciano). Globally appreciated for their soft flavors, strong color and gentle tannins, Montepulciano wines are typically best consumed in their youth and with food. The deep-purple juice of Montepulciano grapes is used in varying proportions to produce wines under roughly 50 of Italy's DOC and DOCG titles. Although sometimes used on its own, …
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Price: £69.00
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Vintage Port

The 1985 Quinta do Noval is light, elegant, and charming. The 1985 is quite concentrated having a cherry red colour. It is seductive, and amazingly delicious now that it is fully mature. Fresh, herby edge to the spicy nose.

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Price: £99.00
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Vintage Port

A 1985 Ramos Pinto Port will be a real treat. Vintage ports from reputable producers like Ramos Pinto have aged beautifully, developing complex flavors and aromas over time. The 1985 vintage was generally good for port wine, and Ramos Pinto is known for its quality. A vintage like this could have deep, rich flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and spices, with a smooth and velvety texture. It's the kind of wine that's perfect for sipping and savoring on its own or pairing with rich desserts like chocolate cake or aged cheeses. Enjoy!

Drink: now-2040

About Ramos Pinto

Ramos Pinto is one of the oldest and most esteemed Port wine producers in Portugal's Douro Valley. …
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Price: £129.00
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Bodegas Coral - Don Jacobo

Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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Price: £69.00
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40 Year Old Tawny Port
***95 Points- GOLD Winner- IWC 2024***
***95 Points- Gold - Decanter 2024***
Comes in Original Gift Tube

The Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a luxurious and complex aged tawny port, known for its exceptional depth and sophistication. This port is the result of meticulous blending and extended aging in oak casks, which imparts rich flavours and a smooth, refined character.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber with golden and greenish highlights, indicating a long aging process. Its aroma is intricate, with notes of dried fruits, toasted nuts, caramel, honey, spice, vanilla, and oak. The palate is remarkably smooth, rich, and full-bodied, with a harmonious blend of dried fruits, toffee, caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus. …
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Price: £149.00
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Anton Lindner

This wine from the good 1985 vintage has a medium dark red violet colour. A slightly funky, beef nose with a tart red fruit. On the palate the wine is acidic with vegetal notes. Medium-short finish
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Price: £69.00
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Cantina Sco Solopaca

This wine from the good 1985 vintage has a medium dark red violet colour. A slightly funky, beef nose with a tart red fruit. On the palate the wine is acidic with vegetal notes. Medium-short finish
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Price: £69.00
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Taittinger collection, Roy Lichtenstein edition

*** 93 Points - Parker ***
Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) is a beloved New York artist best known for his vibrant Pop Art paintings and prints. These were inspired by comics and advertising, and often reproduce the familiar plot frames, dialogue bubbles and dot printing of comic books. The work most often parodies social norms. His iconic imagery is featured on the 1985 Collection Series bottle.

The Taittinger Collection Series bottles are released only in great vintages, from a selection of the year's finest cuvées. The wines are made from Chardonnay mainly from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs, and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne vineyards. …
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Price: £385.00
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Fratelli Bettini

Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic wine regions, located in Lombardy, the vineyards are located on steep mountains. The principal grape variety is Chiavennasca (the local name for Piedmont’s Nebbiolo and an Italian grape varietal that has been cultivated since medieval times here). The DOCG wines are generally comprised of at least 90% Chiavennasca and then blended with other quality local grapes like Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola. Then there is a DOC Valtellina Rosso (also called Rosso di Valtellina DOC) which requires at least 80% of the blend be Chiavennasca and does not have minimum ageing requirements. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Verdelho Madeira
Special Offer | Was £249 | Now £175

Madeira is made on the volcanic island of the same name situated in the Atlantic ocean some 400 miles off the North African coast. The sub-tropical island was discovered in 1419 and named for the word for wood or timber.
This sweet, amber-tinged Madeira, has keen acidity and a long and mellow finish, with a certain delicacy.
*Bottled in 2023

The 1984 D'Oliveiras Verdelho presents a deep amber colour with a golden hue. Beautiful clarity with a slight viscous quality, creating slow, persistent legs on the glass.
The nose is intensely aromatic, offering a complex bouquet of dried fruits, particularly figs and raisins, alongside toasted almonds and hazelnuts. …
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Price: £175.00
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Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao

Caves S. Joao, established in 1920, became a dominant force in Portuguese wine making in the early 20th century with their houses Porta dos Cavaleiros in Dao and Frei Joao in Bairrada. Given the shifting trends in consumer preferences, Bairrada and Dao fell to obscurity in the 1990s when critical influence drove the demand for bigger, extracted, warmer climate wines. As in all things, however, what comes around goes around! Sure enough, 20 years later savvy consumers and food-conscious sommeliers are looking for finesse and freshness and heading back to Bairrada and Dao. Wines that when young had a vegetal character, …
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Price: £89.95
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Ryst Dupeyron Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
50cl bottle
Includes original orange colour cardboard gift box

The 1983 Armagnac from Ryst-Dupeyron is a sophisticated and refined spirit, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship of its historic producer. It makes for an exceptional gift, particularly for someone who appreciates fine spirits or has a special connection to the year 1983, such as a birthday, anniversary, or other significant event.

Tasting Notes
This Armagnac reveals an orange-copper colour with aromas and flavours of exotic woods dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, and toffee. Tertiary notes include spices, toasted nuts, tobacco, and leather. The taste is smooth, full-bodied, warm, velvety, with layers of honey, dark chocolate, and coffee. …
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Price: £99.00
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Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port
Excellent Provenance - Library Release

An excellent vintage year gave us the Messias 1983 bottle. Very impressive for the age of this wine. Powerful yet elegant, with a fine balance and fluidity. Although it is accessible now, this top effort will benefit from another five to ten years bottle age.

Tasting Notes:
Mature tawny colour. Crème caramel and burned sugar in the nose with hints of currants and dried cherries. Full-bodied and rich, with flavours of milk chocolate, toffee and caramel. Balanced acidity and integrated tannins contribute to a structured and long-lasting finish. Mature, elegant and balanced port ready to drink now. …
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Price: £99.00
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St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

The Château Ausone 1983 is a fascinating vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation. While the 1983 vintage was somewhat overshadowed by the legendary 1982, it offered its own set of unique qualities, producing wines with elegance and charm. Château Ausone, known for its limestone terroir and meticulous craftsmanship, crafted a wine in 1983 that reflects the vintage’s character while showcasing the estate’s signature style.

Wine Overview
The 1983 Château Ausone is typically composed of a blend of:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Contributing structure, floral aromas, and herbal complexity. …
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Price: £445.00
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St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

This is a very fine 1983: Far superior on the nose to the 1988. Damson, mulberry and a touch of earth. Fine definition. Perhaps even a little mint leaf. The palate is well-defined with rounded, plummy damson fruit. Not complex but there is a vigour and charm here. Fresh acidity. Becomes quite minerally in the finish. Drinking superbly now.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. …
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Price: £175.00
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Pauillac 5me Cru Classe

*** 88 points Wine Journal ***

Reviews
"This has a light nose, mulberry, a touch of wild mushroom, sloe and a touch of caramel. Moderate definition. Palate is medium-bodied, quite rustic tannins, mulberry, touch of leather, the acidity a little sharp and attacking. Course, peppery finish." Neil Martin Wine Journal tasted 2009.

Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £179.00
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Sauternes

The 1983 Château Raymond-Lafon is an outstanding vintage for this Sauternes estate, often recognized for its elegance and excellent aging potential. Benefiting from a near-ideal growing season, this vintage showcases a rich golden hue and enticing aromas of ripe apricots, honey, dried pineapple, and a touch of candied orange peel. On the palate, it offers lush flavors of tropical fruit, caramel, and vanilla, supported by a well-integrated acidity that gives it a refreshing balance despite its luscious sweetness.

The 1983 vintage is known for producing Sauternes wines of remarkable concentration and complexity, and Château Raymond-Lafon is no exception. …
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Price: £79.95
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S. Martino alla Palma - Villa Torrignani

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock