The New Statesman Taster Case
In this mixed case you will receive the following wines;
2 x bottles of 2016 Château Ramafort, Cru Bourgeois Médoc
Another fine vintage for Andrew McIness's Ramafort, the 2016 takes the ripeness and expression of the excellent 2015 and adds a nudge more structure and texture. As ever, a claret of remarkable character and presence, with luscious cassis fruit, tobacco, woodsmoke and spice in perfect balance. With time in the glass, more layers of aroma and flavour emerge, and tannins are ripe and fine-grained. Real finesse here.
1 x bottle of 2006 Bodegas Urbina Rioja Reserva Especial
Bodegas Urbina have produced a very classic Rioja from the excellent 2006 vintage that has since developed beautifully in the bottle. The nose has aromas of fine black fruits, black cherries, ripe plum, leather and tobacco notes, all perfectly integrated with the oak. The palate is round, silky and smooth, and has a voluptuous, sweet mid-section with delicious ripe berry and mature fruits. Refreshing acidity; elegant, complex, very classy.
1 x bottle of 2023 Mâcon Uchizy, Domaine Talmard
Beautifully weighted; balanced, fruit forward in style, deliciously moreish. Slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks has retained a purity of fruit, where extra time on lees imbues a greater depth of flavour and delicate texture in the palate. Unoaked for a of pronounced citrus, melon and peach, with a backdrop of delicate tropical fruit. The palate is fresh and zesty with soft, fleshy white stone fruit, citrus and melon, leading to a delicately textured, lengthy finish.
1 x bottle of 2023 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Des Fines Caillottes, Jean Pabiot et Fils
Classic grassy aromas with a definite hint of citrus on the nose and then on the palate there is a crisp mineral character and green fruit on the finish. There is a perfect balance of ripe, zesty fruit, and characteristic minerality. Excellent.
1 x bottle of Brut Tradition, Champagne Michel Guilleminot
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, giving a fruit-led, yet elegant aperitif-styled champagne. Savour fresh, fragrant fruit on the nose, then crunchy berry fruit flavours that combine with classic, biscuity notes and a gentle mousse. Pure, vibrant.
