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Château Purcari Academia Purcari Saperavi

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:57:12 +0000

Château Purcari, located in the southwest of the country within the IGP Ștefan Vodă, benefits from rolling hills, limestone bedrock, and fertile black soil — an ideal terroir for grape cultivation. True values do not change with time. Purcari remains Purcari. Since 1827. Wine has been made in Moldova for thousands of years, but it is only in the last couple of centuries that this small country has drawn international attention for its excellent wines. In 1827 Tsar Nicholas I issued a special decree recognising Château Purcari as the first official winery in Bessarabia which is today known as Moldova. This iconic estate is located close to the Black Sea in the south-eastern corner of Moldova. French settlers in the region quickly noticed the similarities between the local terroir and their native Bordeaux since the area sits at the same latitude as the famous French wine region and also boasts the same rubidium-rich soil types. Academia Saperavi is the essence of the impressive Georgian variety of the same name, reinterpreted by the pure expression of the terroir of Purcari, obtaining, as a result, an authentic wine with a fulminating aroma. Academia Saperavi whispers the story of one of the most important human virtues that underlies any creation - patience. Academia Saperavi contains a very limited amount of bottles - 6,000. This number pays homage to all the time that has passed since the use of amphorae in winemaking was recorded for the first time in Georgia. For more info, visit Château Purcari website. VARIETALS 100% Saperavi VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Château Purcari Academia Purcari Rară Neagră

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:51:25 +0000

Château Purcari, located in the southwest of the country within the IGP Ștefan Vodă, benefits from rolling hills, limestone bedrock, and fertile black soil — an ideal terroir for grape cultivation. True values do not change with time. Purcari remains Purcari. Since 1827. Wine has been made in Moldova for thousands of years, but it is only in the last couple of centuries that this small country has drawn international attention for its excellent wines. In 1827 Tsar Nicholas I issued a special decree recognising Château Purcari as the first official winery in Bessarabia which is today known as Moldova. This iconic estate is located close to the Black Sea in the south-eastern corner of Moldova. French settlers in the region quickly noticed the similarities between the local terroir and their native Bordeaux since the area sits at the same latitude as the famous French wine region and also boasts the same rubidium-rich soil types. Academia Rară Neagră is the identity card of the local grape variety Rară Neagră. This red dry wine with velvety tannins, has a taste that cannot be confused with any other wine. Academia Rară Neagră proudly carries in its DNA the strong character of the Moldovan people.

The quantity of Academia Rară Neagră bottled wine is very limited - 4,632 bottles. This number, in fact, is not a coincidence, but has its roots in the actual location of the Purcari terroir on the world map, being the place where the Rară Neagră grape variety is grown with dedication and care.

For more info, visit Château Purcari website. VARIETALS 100% Rară Neagră VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Château Purcari Academia Purcari Fetească Neagră

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:28:01 +0000

Château Purcari, located in the southwest of the country within the IGP Ștefan Vodă, benefits from rolling hills, limestone bedrock, and fertile black soil — an ideal terroir for grape cultivation. True values do not change with time. Purcari remains Purcari. Since 1827. Wine has been made in Moldova for thousands of years, but it is only in the last couple of centuries that this small country has drawn international attention for its excellent wines. In 1827 Tsar Nicholas I issued a special decree recognising Château Purcari as the first official winery in Bessarabia which is today known as Moldova. This iconic estate is located close to the Black Sea in the south-eastern corner of Moldova. French settlers in the region quickly noticed the similarities between the local terroir and their native Bordeaux since the area sits at the same latitude as the famous French wine region and also boasts the same rubidium-rich soil types. “The creation of the Academia Purcari meant deep researching into our own identity, without following the trends of the market, of fashion or of some varieties that would make us think of a simplistic wine. Academia Purcari aims to discover the identity of Moldovan wines, involving consultants and students in this process and trying to establish a line of perspective for the future in terms of the quality of Moldovan wine. “ - Federico Giotto, “Earth listener”, Italian oenologist and Purcari consultant. Academia Fetească Neagră invites you to follow in the footsteps of the creator, in his adventure of seeking harmony between the natural elements, the supernatural and his own traits - passion, dedication and thirst for experimentation.

In total, 6123 bottles of the 2019 Academia Fetească Neagră were produced. This number symbolizes the absolute harmony - 6 symbolizes the day man was created, 1 - the day light was created, 2 - the day Heaven was created, and 3 - the day the earth was created. 6 is a perfect number from a mathematical point of view, being the sum of 1 + 2 + 3.

For more info, visit Château Purcari website. VARIETALS 100% Fetească Neagră VINTAGE 2019 Download Tasting Note

Pere Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Vintage

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:29:44 +0000

Laurent Brotte has created a Fiole modelled on the original Fiole du Pape, a unique and rare item, partly hand-made and containing a fine reserve wine with good ageing potential. Each bottle has a unique handcrafted iridescent and textured glass label, made by a local Provençal master glassmaker. The Vintage Fiole is sealed with natural wax.

Producing Fiole Vintage is a complex process that requires expertise, passion and patience, with ageing and blending playing key roles in its creation. As the ageing process nears completion, the Brotte family and their oenologists determine the ideal blend proportions. This ancestral expertise brings out the best of each grape variety, creating a complex, well-balanced wine that reflects both its terroir and its vintage.

When you drink a La Fiole Vintage, you experience the fruit of meticulous craftsmanship. Each sip reveals a refined complexity of fruit, oak, spice, and floral aromas, all thanks to the Brotte family's exceptional savoir-faire.

For more info, visit La Fiole website. VARIETALS Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault VINTAGE 2015 Download Tasting Note

Pere Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (gift box)

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:37:02 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby with purple hues.

NOSE
Intense and complex. The nose is marked by aromas of licorice and wild blackberries. Once the nose opens, the cherry in brandy and spices are added to give depth.

PALATE
Black cherry, garrigue, mushroom, smoky notes, black and white pepper. It is a supple and round wine, elegant and powerful.

AGEING
Separate vinification of the different grape varieties, with igorous selection and final marriage with 30 to 40% of reserve wine.

PAIRING
This is a wine for all occasions. Ideally, open it 3 hours before the start of the meal. To be enjoyed with a beef tartare and its small vegetables or wild boar in sauce.

RATINGS

4.1

Pere Anselme La Fiole du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:23:43 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby with purple hues.

NOSE
Intense and complex. The nose is marked by aromas of licorice and wild blackberries. Once the nose opens, the cherry in brandy and spices are added to give depth.

PALATE
Black cherry, garrigue, mushroom, smoky notes, black and white pepper. It is a supple and round wine, elegant and powerful.

AGEING
Separate vinification of the different grape varieties, with igorous selection and final marriage with 30 to 40% of reserve wine.

PAIRING
This is a wine for all occasions. Ideally, open it 3 hours before the start of the meal. To be enjoyed with a beef tartare and its small vegetables or wild boar in sauce.

RATINGS

4.1

Pere Anselme La Fiole Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône Villages

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:02:47 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby in colour with purple hues.

NOSE
The nose is complex, with intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberries and black pepper. The liquorice hints of Grenache sublimates the fruit of Syrah.

PALATE
The palate is ample and fruity, smooth and full of body, with intense black fruit and liquorice. A long-lasting finish with hints of vanilla.

AGEING
Maceration for 25 days then ageing in century-old tuns for 12 months.

PAIRING
To savour with foie gras toast and truffles, Peking duck, grilled beef ribs, filet mignon papillote with Roquefort, matured cheeses, red fruit tart and dark chocolate cream.

RATINGS

90pts

4

Pere Anselme La Fiole Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:40:47 +0000

The Legend of La Fiole dates back to 1952 after a meeting between a winemaker from Châteauneuf du Pape and a renowned glass artist from the region. Together they imagined a bottle with curved shapes, reminiscent of the vines of old Grenache vines bent by the Mistral wind. Much more than a simple bottle, it became the ideal bottle for a great Châteauneuf du Pape wine. This wine comes from various soil types, with each plot planted to match the grape varieties best suited to those soils. Grenache, which makes up about 70% of the blend, thrives on sandy-clay soils on hillsides with good south-southeast exposure. This givesthe grapes a fleshier, more concentrated character and provides a well-structured base for blending. Syrah (30%) is primarily grown on slightly silty clay at the foot of the slopes, where the cooler, more humid microclimate producesfresh, fruity grapes. For more info, visit La Fiole website. VARIETALS Grenache and Syrah VINTAGE 2023 (available also in 1500ml) Download Tasting Note

1924 Double Black Velvety Pinot Noir

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:07:52 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red with garnet/purple shades.

NOSE
Complex spice bouquet blended with rich, mocha aromas.

PALATE
Ageing in Port barrels, it creates a velvety wine with layered flavors of blackberry and cocoa, complex spice aromas and richly toasted oak. Lush, silky, and heavily velvety on the tongue.

AGEING
Finished in Port barrels for a minimum of 2 months.

PAIRING
Pair with pecorino and almonds, roasted tenderloin, or simply sip alongside a piece of dark chocolate.

RATINGS

4

Pichon Comtesse Réserve Pauillac AOC (by Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande GCC)

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:49:44 +0000

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (frequently known as Pichon Lalande or Pichon Comtesse) is one of the most celebrated names in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Officially ranked as a Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé) in the legendary 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it commands global prestige as a premier "Super Second"—a property whose quality consistently rivals the first growths. The vineyard originally formed a single massive estate with its neighbor, Château Pichon-Longueville Baron. In 1850, the owner, Baron Joseph de Pichon Longueville, divided the property among his children. The portion inherited by his daughter Virginie, Countess of Lalande, officially became Pichon Comtesse. The Pichon Comtesse Réserve Pauillac AOC 2018 (classically known as just Réserve de la Comtesse) is a phenomenal second wine. Hailed by critics as an absolute "rock star" of a second label, the exceptional 2018 growing season yielded a plush, generous wine that many noted tasted closer to a Grand Vin than a secondary bottling For more info, visit Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note