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Utter bargain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great wine from the Moze Berthon family, a family which have been involved in wine in this area of Bordeaux since the 1820s, but around 12 years ago they took the step of hiring the an internationally renowned winemaker and part owner of famous Chateau Angelus. It is having a significant impact on the quality. I gather the locals are abuzz about this modest family producer, who can see that the potential of this terroir is finally being fulfilled, but without the fanfare or prices that come with some of the famous names around here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Rocher-Gardat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55681508376962,"sku":"A6896122","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_a65eff61-a062-420f-8569-e740407b6c52.jpg?v=1758029593"},{"product_id":"chateau-maillet-pomerol-2022","title":"Chateau Maillet Pomerol 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom next door to Petrus and with the help of the winemaker from Angelus! This fabulous Pomerol is seriously underrated. It is so amazingly wonderful to drink. Each sip is generous but not in the over top way that I've found some famous chateaux in the region trying to be, maybe based on insecurities, thinking \"if I'm a £300 bottle of wine I'd better prove it\". It's simply that this has a beautiful, luxurious feeling fruit profile, with notes of blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, truffle and tobacco. It was so, so very lovely. At under £50 it is a great buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaillet Pomerol is a fairly new, hard fought venture from the Moze Berthon family, who have been making wine in Bordeaux for over 200 years. Working just 4.5ha near the St. Emilion border, their 3 parcels are predominantly made up of Merlot (95%), and the remainder Cabernet Franc. It's been the appointment of Hubert de Bouard of Chateau Angelus as consultant, which has firmly placed this Pomerol on the map. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Maillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55681543504258,"sku":"A6886122","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_d9ef9e35-893c-4206-975e-86f6954c9bc9.jpg?v=1758029831"},{"product_id":"taaibosch-crescendo-2021","title":"Taaibosch Crescendo 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \"The 2021 Crescendo has a powerful, intense bouquet, whereby this year the Cabernet Franc component is more expressive, imbuing the aromatics with a touch of bell pepper and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, classic in style, reserved but fresh, with an underlying marine influence. Very stylish, with a touch of cracked black pepper that enlivens the finish. Seeking great Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc and crazily great value? Step this way.\" 92pts, Neal Martin, Vinous.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaaibosch is a relatively new project, but on that is incredibly inspired by the history and legacy of viticulture up in the Helderberg. Describing the project as custodianship not ownership and the purpose is as much about safeguarding the terroir and supporting the local environment as it is about winemaking. Fortunately those things do positively link, so this diligent, conscious and minimal intervention approach is producing fabulous wine.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taaibosch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55769293816194,"sku":"A2636121","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_f6664031-c90f-4cfe-a349-f73c9eb17b6a.jpg?v=1759837078"},{"product_id":"keermont-amphitheatre-2019","title":"Keermont Amphitheatre 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Amphitheatre partners Cabernet Franc, 37% Syrah, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot\u003cbr\u003eand 2% Petit Verdot. 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