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Petit Figeac Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$144.90
I loved the 2020 Petit-Figeac, the second wine from Château Figeac. Based on 71% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and the...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$128.14
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle:
$51.17
Very polished tannins that caress the palate. Full body. It's fruity, pretty and refined. The mineral and berry...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$74.95
Very polished tannins that caress the palate. Full body. It's fruity, pretty and refined. The mineral and berry...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.95
A perfumed wine, this is full of black fruits that are shot through with acidity. It is bright, soft and only hinting...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.61
The excellence of this second wine vindicates the appointment of Nicolas Glumineau as technical director in 2012. The...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$116.29
The excellence of this second wine vindicates the appointment of Nicolas Glumineau as technical director in 2012. The...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.95
Barrel Sample. There are plenty of tannins here along with fresh black currant fruits. This wine is structured and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$131.78
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$129.40
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$63.95
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$63.95
The stunning, ripe dark berries and plums on the nose are attractively dressed and deliver a wealth of assertively...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.76
Rich notes of blackcurrant, black tea, touches of chocolate and hints of violets. Weighty and deep, really round and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$50.95
Rich notes of blackcurrant, black tea, touches of chocolate and hints of violets. Weighty and deep, really round and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$57.19
The second wine of the Château, the 2018 Reserve De Comtesse De Lalande checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42%...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$113.66
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$49.90
Dark blackcurrant on the nose, deep and powerful. Good chewy intensity here, quite a ripe style, fleshy with bright...
Cognac Mencia Red Bordeaux
For over three hundred years, Cognac has enjoyed its reputation as the king of brandies. Indeed, it is widely regarded as the finest drink to be distilled from grapes to be found anywhere in the world, and it is a testament to its producers and the master craftsmen who make it that this reputation has never faltered, and remains as strong as ever to this day.
Cognac is produced solely in the beautiful towns of Cognac and Jarnac, found about fifty miles north of Bordeaux, on the west coast of France. Here, around six thousand grape growers work exclusively in the production of white wine, used for the Cognac distilleries which are scattered throughout the region. The wines are made primarily from the Ugni Blanc or Trebbiano grape - one of the most commonly planted grape varietals in the world - which benefit from the cool, coastal climate and mineral rich soils which are found there. The wines themselves wouldn’t be suitable for drinking in themselves, as they are high in acid and low in alcohol, but this makes them ideal for distillation, and they can impart their wonderful, complex, rich flavors to the brandy.
Cognac varies quite significantly from bottle to bottle, depending on how long it has been aged for, and which appellation it comes from. The Cognac region is split into six separate Crus, all with their own distinctive characteristics, and the spirit can be aged from two years (VS) to six (Hors d’Age and Napoleon) and longer.
There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.