{"title":"BORDEAUX 2016 | TEN YEARS ON","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRE-SHIPMENT OFFER - These wines will be available for delivery from the week commencing 19th October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eA celebrated vintage. A decade in the bottle. Six wines to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eTen years on, the character of Bordeaux 2016 is coming into focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eThe vintage arrived with an exceptional reputation, and the wines are beginning to show why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e2016 is characterised by freshness, balance and beautifully judged structure: ripe fruit, fine tannins and the kind of underlying acidity that gives Bordeaux its ability to evolve in bottle. Recent ten-year tastings across Bordeaux\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehave reinforced the vintage’s reputation, while also showing just how much character can be found beyond the region’s most famous names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eWe’ve selected six wines from across Bordeaux, from Saint-Émilion and Montagne-Saint-Émilion to Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Pessac-Léognan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"6btl-case-offer-2016-chateau-du-tertre-grand-cru-classe-margaux","title":"6btl Case Offer - 2016  Château du Tertre, Grand Cru Classé Margaux","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Shipment Offer - delivery w\/c 19th October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully refined Margaux from Château du Tertre, a Fifth Growth estate whose vineyards occupy one of the appellation’s notable gravelly rises. From the excellent 2016 vintage, this is a graceful and classically proportioned Bordeaux, combining ripe black fruit with the perfume, fine structure and understated complexity associated with Margaux. Now developing attractive maturity, it retains the freshness and balance to evolve further in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet in colour, the nose opens with cassis, black cherry and red plum before revealing more delicate notes of violet, cedar and graphite. With air, layers of tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, dried rose and subtle woodland notes begin to emerge. The palate is poised and medium to full-bodied, with fine, silky tannins and a fresh line of acidity giving definition to the ripe fruit. Savoury spice and a gentle mineral character build towards an elegant, persistent finish with lingering cedar and floral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with Cabernet Sauvignon providing the backbone and longevity of the wine. The fruit comes from Château du Tertre’s Margaux vineyards, where gravel, sand and clay contribute both finesse and structure. Careful parcel-by-parcel vinification is followed by maturation in French oak, allowing the components to integrate while developing the complexity and polished texture expected of a classified-growth Margaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent match for roast fillet of beef, rack of lamb, duck breast and venison. It also pairs beautifully with wild mushroom dishes, beef Wellington, truffle, roast game birds and mature hard cheeses. Decanting before serving will allow its developing aromatics and elegant structure to open fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333209235834,"sku":"12477","price":312.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/7804\/1155\/files\/Website-Images-Mixed-Cases-4.jpg?v=1790858874"},{"product_id":"6btl-case-offer-2016-chateau-cadet-bon-st-emilion-grand-cru","title":"6btl Case Offer - 2016 Château Cadet Bon, St Emilion Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Shipment Offer - delivery w\/c 19th October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA polished and expressive Right Bank Bordeaux from Château Cadet-Bon, situated close to the historic village of Saint-Émilion. The excellent 2016 vintage combines the generous, velvety character of Merlot with the perfume and structure of Cabernet Franc, delivering a beautifully balanced Saint-Émilion with ripe fruit, savoury complexity and an increasingly elegant maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet red in colour, the nose offers ripe black plum, Morello cherry and blackcurrant alongside violet, cedar and a touch of graphite. As the wine opens, more complex notes of tobacco, cocoa, dried herbs and gentle baking spice emerge. The palate is rounded and supple, with generous plum and dark cherry fruit framed by fine, polished tannins and well-judged acidity. Hints of mocha, earthy spice and cedar linger on a long, harmonious and savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced predominantly from Merlot complemented by Cabernet Franc, grown in the limestone and clay-influenced terroir of Saint-Émilion. The varieties are carefully vinified to balance ripe fruit and aromatic expression with the structure required for ageing. Maturation in French oak brings additional texture, spice and complexity while allowing the characteristic richness and elegance of the estate’s Right Bank fruit to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent match for roast beef, slow-cooked lamb, duck and braised short ribs. It also pairs beautifully with porcini mushrooms, truffle dishes, roast pork, lentil-based dishes and mature cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333209301370,"sku":"12475","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/7804\/1155\/files\/Website-Images-Mixed-Cases-2.jpg?v=1790858876"},{"product_id":"6btl-case-offer-2016-chateau-cantelys-pessac-leognan","title":"6btl Case Offer - 2016 Chateau Cantelys, Pessac-Leognan","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Shipment Offer - delivery w\/c 19th October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined and classically styled Pessac-Léognan from Château Cantelys, an estate belonging to the Cathiard family of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. From the excellent 2016 vintage, this elegant Left Bank red combines ripe dark fruit with the smoky, mineral and savoury character associated with the appellation, offering polished structure and attractive maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet red in colour, the nose opens with blackcurrant, black cherry and ripe plum, followed by cedar, graphite and delicate violet notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied and finely balanced, with dark berry fruit framed by polished tannins and fresh acidity. Hints of tobacco, woodsmoke, liquorice and warm spice add complexity, while a subtle gravelly minerality brings definition to the long, savoury and composed finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from a classic Bordeaux blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, grown on the gravel-rich soils of Pessac-Léognan. Careful selection and controlled fermentation preserve the purity and structure of the fruit, while maturation in French oak develops additional texture and complexity. The combination of ripe fruit, fine tannins and distinctive smoky minerality creates a polished expression of the appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent match for roast beef, grilled lamb, duck breast and venison. It also pairs beautifully with beef Wellington, wild mushrooms, slow-cooked meat dishes, truffle and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333209399674,"sku":"12479","price":192.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/7804\/1155\/files\/Website-Images-Mixed-Cases-6_6d0d2151-e845-4ade-8790-42a8e58018eb.jpg?v=1790858878"},{"product_id":"6btl-case-offer-2016-chateau-clos-de-bouard-montagne-st-emilion","title":"6btl Case Offer - 2016 Château Clos de Bouard, Montagne St Emilion","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Shipment Offer - delivery w\/c 19th October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich and polished Right Bank Bordeaux from Château Clos de Boüard, an estate in Montagne-Saint-Émilion established by Coralie de Boüard, whose family is closely associated with Château Angélus. The highly regarded 2016 vintage shows impressive depth and refinement, combining ripe dark fruit with supple texture, freshness and well-integrated oak in a generous yet elegant expression of the appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby-garnet in colour, the nose is layered with ripe black plum, blueberry and black cherry, followed by violet, liquorice and subtle cedar. The palate is plush and concentrated, with succulent dark fruit wrapped in smooth, finely textured tannins and balanced by a fresh seam of acidity. Notes of cocoa, espresso, sweet tobacco and gentle spice emerge with air, while a touch of graphite brings definition to the long, rounded and savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced predominantly from Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on the clay and limestone soils of Montagne-Saint-Émilion. Careful vineyard selection and precise vinification emphasise ripe fruit, texture and freshness, while maturation in French oak brings additional depth, structure and subtle toasted complexity. 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Hints of cocoa, cedar and gentle spice emerge with aeration, leading to a long, composed finish that balances richness with freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eMerlot forms the backbone of the blend, complemented by smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are carefully selected and vinified with precision to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression. 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From the excellent 2016 vintage, it combines generous Merlot fruit with the structure and freshness of Cabernet Sauvignon, delivering a polished Left Bank Bordeaux with impressive depth, refinement and developing complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet red in colour, the nose is expressive with aromas of cassis, black cherry and ripe plum, complemented by violet, cedar and graphite. The palate is supple and beautifully composed, with dark berry fruit framed by fine, polished tannins and fresh acidity. As it opens, notes of tobacco, liquorice, cocoa and savoury spice emerge, alongside a subtle earthy character. 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