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Quinta do Carmo Quinta do Carmo BLANCO Alentejano Portugal
Description: Owner of Chateau Lafite Rothschild for five generations, the Rothschild family has been based in this Bordeaux vineyard since 1868. High values and the respect of traditional methods make them passionate about harmony and excellence. Their wines bear witness to that passion year after year and their skills have patiently enriched the wines through the generations, with world-renowned success. Over the years, Domain Baron de Rothschild has expanded its offerings through the acquisition of several french Chateau's as well as ventures in Argentina. However, in 1992, Julio Bastos, owner of Quinta do Carmo called on Domaines Barons de Rothschild in order to renovate the property. The primary goal was to combine the traditional Alentejo winemaking techniques with the skill of the DBR teams and also unite the expression of traditional portuguese grape varieties with other new and noble varieties thus enhancing complexity and elegance. The plan has led to new plantations and the renovation of the vineyards, including systematic tying up of the vines and a limitation of yields. Major investments were also made in the Herdade das Carvalhas chais, including a new cellar, the purchase of stainless steel vats with temperature monitoring and pneumatic presses. Now integrated into Domaines Barons de Rothschild , Quinta do Carmo features a 150 hectare vineyard that is gradually reaching maturity. This renewal has done much to enhance the wines, and the first vintages under the new management reveals clearly the excellent combination of the 'Terroir' and the 'savoir faire!' Quinta do Carmo blanc has benefitted from the soil while the blend of Roupeiro, Arinto, Perrum, and Fernao Pires has produced a fresh and fruity wine of complexity and elegance. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.16
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Pierre Gaillard Cote Rotie
Description: Pierre Gaillard Cote Rotie from France, Rhone, Cote Rotie by Pierre Gaillard (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £368.79
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Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas
Description: This wine comes from plots of vines planted exclusively on the Gigondas Commune, in 6 differently named regions and is a blend dominated by Grenache 80% as well as Mourvèdre 10%, Syrah 5% and Cinsault 5%. In the vineyard harvesting is undertaken by hand with a strict selection process and once in the winery the whole harvest ferments for 64 days . The wine is aged on wood for 12 months: in tuns and casks, then in smaller casks for 3 months and finally it is bottled without filtration. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £208.69
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