Second de Camensac Haut-Médoc AOC (Château Camensac GCC 2 wine)

2015

Second de Camensac Haut-Médoc AOC (Château Camensac GCC 2 wine)

Located in the heart of the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the edge of the Saint-Julien appellation, the Château de Camensac covers 75 hectares. Purchased in 2005 by the Merlaut family, he benefits from the experience and know-how of the Château Chasse Spleen team, it regains its glory of 1855, when it was ranked 5th Grand Cru in the Bordeaux classification and its wines renew with the traditional quality of the castle.

The concept of a second wine became widespread in the 1970s.
Acquiring a château’s second wine is a way of bringing some of the magic of a great growth into your cellar at an affordable price, with the possibility of enjoying it at a younger age.
Benefiting from the same care of the first wine, Second de Camensac is blended from carefully selected batches, specifically for the second wine, in accordance with its identity. Soft tannins, ripe fruit, elegance, and always excellent value.

For more info, visit Château de Camensac website.

VARIETALS
87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2015

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Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux (Château d’Aiguilhe 2nd wine)

2020

Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux (Château d’Aiguilhe 2nd wine)

Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe (or “The Lord of Aiguilhe”) is the second wine of Château d’Aiguilhe, owned by Count Von Neipperg since 1998. The Château is one of the finest and most beautiful vineyards in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, on the high hillsides of the right bank of the Dordogne.

Combining power and freshness, the wines of Château d’Aiguilhe succeed in expressing the terroir’s strong personality, and show very well after 5 years in bottle.

For more info, visit Château d’Aiguilhe website.

VARIETALS
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2020

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Susana Balbo Signature Malbec

2022

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec

Many Malbec associate with powerful, robust and sweet-fruited red wines, but Susana Balbo chooses instead to emphasize the elegant fruity and minerality of the grape variety.
Made with purchased grapes from Altamira, this impressive, limestone-influenced Malbec contains 4% Merlot in this vintage.
It’s a scented, well balanced expression of the grape with bright acidity, crunchy blackberry fruit, well integrated oak and filigree tannins. More evidence of the change of style here.

For more info, visit Susana Balbo website.

VARIETALS
96% Malbec, 4% Merlot

VINTAGE
2022

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Tenuta Cantagallo Gioveto Toscana IGT

2019

Tenuta Cantagallo Gioveto Toscana IGT

Tenuta Cantagallo has been owned by the Pierazzuoli family since 1970 and covers 200 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods on the rolling Tuscan hills between Florence and Vinci.
The pride of the estate is the production of Chianti Montalbano DOCG and Riserva.

However, Gioveto is a Toscana IGT which comes from the blend of the best selection of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese.  “Gioveto” comes from the old name of Sangiovese in Tuscany which was called “SanGioveto”.

The selection of the grapes is the first secret of the Cantagallo wines, so much that as mentioned in the label and written in the cork is made “a bottle for each strain” (“Una bottiglia di vino per ogni ceppo di vite”).

For more info, visit Tenuta Cantagallo website.

VARIETALS
60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 20% Syrah

VINTAGE
2019

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Tenuta Ulisse Premium Rosé

2023

Tenuta Ulisse Premium Rosé

Tenuta Ulisse, a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land, is one of Abruzzo’s premier winemaking estate. It has aggressively dived into the enormous potential of Abruzzo’s unique terroir and ancient varieties by placing a contemporary spin on indigenous grapes such as Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo, Pecorino, Passerina e Cococciola.

These wines are the result of the passion and experience of Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, two brothers dedicated to expressing the potential and character of the region’s wines. Each glass from Tenuta Ulisse’s wine is a journey, an experience that amazes, a vision. «We are determined to use the most expressive and unique terroirs of Abruzzo to create Abruzzo fine wine of distinction».

An elegant pale pink colour rosé.
A stylish, beautifully-balanced blend of Merlot and other red grapes, varieties that express their finest qualities when grown near the sea.

For more info, visit Tenuta Ulisse website.

VARIETALS
Merlot and other red grapes

VINTAGE
2023

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Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine)

2017

Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine)

The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines.

Third blend made from batches of the younger vines and the lees wines, Tertio de Montrose, is produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and vinified by its teams. Named Saint-Estèphe de Montrose when created in 2008, it was renamed Tertio de Montrose in 2016.

Aged for 12 months, for which 15% in new barrels, this wine is made with the same quality requirements as the Grand Vin and La Dame de Montrose selections. Typical of the Bordeaux blends, this wine can be enjoyed in its early years.

For more info, visit Château Montrose website.

VARIETALS
67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017

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Three Finger Jack Rum Barrel Aged Red Blend

2020

Three Finger Jack Rum Barrel Aged Red Blend

Inspired by the daring character of the legendary outlaw who roamed the Sierra foothills of California during the Gold Rush days in search of riches. This wine boasts immense structure worthy of Jack’s name.

This Rum Barrel Aged Red Blend is a wine of distinction with a unique flavor profile coming from the seasoned Rum Barrels used in the same tradition as artisan master distillers.
The base of this wine is Merlot and Syrah, bringing deep red fruit characteristics with a note of spice. A small amount of Petite Sirah adds subtle black pepper and savoriness. While the portion of the wine aged in Rum barrels imparts lovely aromas and notes of baking spices.

For more info, visit Three Finger Jack by Delicato Family Wines website.

VARIETALS
65% Merlot, 22% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 5% Other red varietals

VINTAGE
2020

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