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.
Marlborough in mind and body, but Burgundian in spirit. A fresh, crisp and tart cox apple fruit is followed by a gentle, >
For over 20 years, the wines of Domaine de la Jasse have been delighting our customers with their consistently high-quality >
Whispering Angel is without question one of the world's finest rosés, the sheer aromatic elegance, flavour and presentation >
We consider Nyetimbers Classic Cuvee among the great, great sparkling wines of the world. One of a quality, elegance and >
2005 Château Lascombes, Cru Classé Margaux (magnum)
Rock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This >
"...the 2010 Laforge emerges from three major soil types in St.-Emilion – gravel, sand and hard limestone. It is largely >
2010 Château Marquis de Terme, Cru Classé Margaux (magnum)
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
"The 2017 Batailley has a perfumed bouquet, quite floral for this property, with violets infusing the vivacious red berry >
An undisputed best-seller, this under-£15-claret from Ronan Laborde of Château Clinet fame simply will not quit. Ronan by >
"...the 2019 Domaine de la Jasse, Tête de Cuvée from the Languedoc, available in magnums only. Made from 100 per cent Cabernet >
1995 Château d'Angludet, Cru Bourgeois Margaux (magnum)
"Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Palmer delivers a beguiling array of black fruit warm plums, cassis and black cherry compote-with >
2012 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione (magnum)
"The 2014 Baron de Brane displays scents of brambly red berry fruit, mocha and hints of espresso on the well-defined nose. >
"Striking nose of black fruits, riper than usual with 45% Merlot, but structure is there. A firm yet elegant Pauillac that >
2014 Château de Fieuzal Rouge, Pessac-Léognan (magnum)
Rock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This >
The latest addition to Sumaridge's enviable range is this barrel-aged syrah, bursting with ripe bramble fruit. Deep ruby >
2016 Meursault 'Saint-Christophe', Domaine de Montille (magnum)
"...to the brand new 2017 Chateau Musar itself. As you know, Musar only ever releases its grand vin once it's deemed ready >
A new classification of wines in Priorat has just been announced - how wine-growing regions love such things. We dont know >
Deep, dark red in colour, bordering on black, with a wonderful aroma of dark forest-fruits and spice. The palate is >