Magnums
We’ve always felt there to be something special about a magnum, something quite irresistible. It could be that a wine ages better in this grand format (as the 2005 Les Alles de Cantemerle do deliciously demonstrates), or simply how impressive its presence is on a table. Whatever the case, there’s no matching the sheer conviviality you encourage when pulling the cork from a magnum, so we hope you’ll take some inspiration to ‘go big’ for this festive season. Here are some fine selections even finer for sharing.
Whispering Angel is without question one of the world's finest rosés, the sheer aromatic elegance, flavour and presentation >
£24
per case
The top wine of this estate, there is an exuberance of dark fruit aromas, juicy black cherry, currants and blackberry flavours >
£60.30
per case
A new classification of wines in Priorat has just been announced - how wine-growing regions love such things. We dont know >
2015 was a top vintage for the region and this pinot noir is ageing very well. The nose already offers hints of the secondary, >
"Finally, the 2018 Black Label Tête de Cuvée Rouge de la Jasse, made from 100 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon. Handpicked from >
£42
per case
Marlborough in mind and body, but Burgundian in spirit. A fresh, crisp and tart cox apple fruit is followed by a gentle, >
The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
"The 2016 Les Tourelles de Longueville is a blend of 58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit >
Classified as a "5th growth" Château Lynch-Bages punches well above its status, which dates to the great 1855 classification.This >
"Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Palmer delivers a beguiling array of black fruit warm plums, cassis and black cherry compote-with >
"The 2015 Château de Francs from Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux is owned by Hubert de Bouard (of Ch. Angélus fame) and Dominique >
Deep, dark red in colour, bordering on black, with a wonderful aroma of dark forest-fruits and spice. The palate is >
A classic crianza with flavours of fresh, lush berry fruits balanced with very well-judged use of oak. This wine doesn't >
Please note, the 2018 vintage has just been released. The notes below refer to the previous vintages.
Deep red ruby with >
"...the 2019 Domaine de la Jasse, Tête de Cuvée from the Languedoc, available in magnums only. Made from 100 per cent Cabernet >
£36
per case
When turning his craftsmanship and terroir savoir-faire to chardonnay, Bruno renders us an elegant and expressive glass >
Rock is a serious rosé more akin to a good white burgundy. Hand crafted entirely by Château D'Esclans, Rock is partly barrel-fermented >
Michel Guilleminot's brut enjoys an enviable reputation for sheer value for money and consistency. "Récoltant-Manipulant" >
We consider Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee among the great, great sparkling wines of the world. One of a quality, elegance and >
£42
per case
2015 was a spectacularly good vintage throughout southern France, and the warmth of that hot summer shines through in this >
Bold in the glass, Domaine Mourchon have created a rosé of real energy and lift.
Lucile Avril (85%Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah) has pretty black raspberry, spring flowers and toasted spice to go >
