The carafes are then filled with young Calvados at 70%, which allows the apples to settle down and stabilize. Several weeks later, they are emptied and refilled with Calvados. The apples then macerate gently in the Calvados.

Eye: The end result of the Captive Apple is both visually attractive and very agreeable to taste. The Colour is amber yellow. Clear and brilliant.
Nose: Gentle attack, great aromatic intensity. Green Apple, geranium, minty.
Mouth: Consistent, slightly bitter, the first taste is all green apples. The finish is vegetal, with a lot of breadths. Present at the back of the nose.

Its beautiful gold jewelled case, which contains rich and sophisticated gourmet nectar that embodies charm and authenticity, is beautifully subtle, all with a lingering taste.
Faithful to its deep values and renowned for the finesse of its bubbles, this cuvée imposes without pretence, which adds to its charm and beauty.
To add to this fantasy, this Cuvée signed by Brigitte Bardot embodies French chic and sophistication. It is destined to be the envy of the world.
Dosage: 20g/L
70% Pinot Noir — 30% Chardonnay

Eternal … A 60-year-old Armagnac is eternal. It is rare to find an Eau de Vie that continues to express such character after so many years. This blend is the result of a long and delicate selection that has allowed us to preserve only those Armagnacs that have travelled through time without a single wrinkle.

This blend, enhanced with very old cognacs of the family cellars, is harvested, distilled over lees and aged at the estate, whose 240 hectares are located in Grande Champagne. It's long ageing in our humid cellars combines roundness, bouquet and suppleness.
COLOUR & BOUQUET
A cognac with rich bronze tones and natural purity, Frapin XO VIP charms at the first glance.
Pleasing floral notes and a beautiful aromatic complexity punctuated with subtle woody tones. An overall elegance, typical of aged Cognacs from Grande Champagne.
After its delicate aromas, its power in the mouth comes as a surprise. XO VIP offers a palate of flavours, revealing, in turn, chocolate notes, dried fruit, candied fruit, and gingerbread. The expression is sophisticated and complex, with depth, but without ever losing the original freshness of the fruit. Composed with the precision of a sonnet, XO VIP is an ode to the passion behind its creation and flavour.

«This is a rich, complex and evolving cognac in which everyone will find their own aromatic references.»
Patrice Piveteau, Cellar Master

A unique collection of the greatest wines of Maison Louis Latour. Only one barrel per wine has been selected, allowing a limited production of 300 Ultime cases from this vintage.

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Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Chateau La Grace Dieu des Prieurs has elaborated a unique gift packaging solution: three bottles of Art Russe in a red genuine soft leather box is an exclusive gift for devotees who are passionate both about fine wine and elegant luxury.

The box comes complete with a superb Harmonia Mundi disc of Sergei Rachmaninov’s 24 preludes performed by Nikolai Lugansky.

Vintage: 2015
Grape Variety: 90% Merlot – 10% Cabernet Franc
A vast contrast to the year 2014. Better weather conditions could drive the fruit in the wine. This is a darling wine. A wine which delivers on a promise of high-quality Bordeaux wine. Excellent balance between fruit and texture. The wood is wonderfully integrated. Notes of chocolate, plum. Elegant, long finish. Already unexpectedly accessible, but will dive again. Store until 2020-2025. To wait every single year is worth it.

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

WOODEN CASE FOR 6 BOTTLES
The traditional case contains 6 bottles of the same vintage. This resolutely elegant case is made of raw wood evoking the vine and the terroir of the estate. As soon as the case is opened, these artistic bottles placed side-by-side reveal the artworks that decorate them, offering a true moment of aesthetic discovery as a suitable preamble to a unique tasting experience.

Vintage: 2015
Grape Variety: 90% Merlot – 10% Cabernet Franc

A vast contrast to the year 2014. Better weather conditions could drive the fruit in the wine. This is a darling wine. A wine which delivers on a promise of high-quality Bordeaux wine. Excellent balance between fruit and texture. The wood is wonderfully integrated. Notes of chocolate, plum. Elegant, long finish. Already unexpectedly accessible, but will dive again.

“Luxe Gascon” crystal decanters were made by the Waltersperger crystal factory located in France, in Normandy. Mouth-blown and shaped using meticulous and precise know-how, these carafes have been specially produced to enhance our exceptional Armagnacs.

A timeless, unique treasure, ambassador of French Art-de-Vivre. An exceptional cognac.
Since its creation in 1874, Louis XIII cognac has been followed by four generations of cellar masters who have devoted their lives to selecting, blending and ageing the most extraordinary Eaux-de-vie. A true ambassador of the French Art-de-Vivre, Louis XIII is an exclusive blend of 1,200 Eaux-de-vie aged between 40 and 100 years in a bottle that has everything of a work of art. Each of them is aged in Limousin oak barrels… A timeless treasure that takes you on a sublime journey through a century of aromas!

La Grande Dame Rosé 2008 features 14% Pinot Noir red wine from the Clos Colin in Bouzy, one of the most historical plots in the Veuve Clicquot vineyard. La Grande Dame Rosé 2008 offers a beautiful pink gold with light copper hues.
92% Pinot Noir
8% Chardonnay

In terms of colour, La Grande Dame Rosé 2008 impresses with lively rose gold with a copper sheen.
The champagne is full-bodied and smooth and unfolds its fresh aromas on the palate. The Pinot Noir really comes into its own after careful maturation in the Veuve Clicquot wine cellars. The powerful aroma of red fruits (raspberry and strawberry) accompanied by some citrus accents (blood orange, grapefruit) is balanced by the subtle spiciness of red berries, rooibos tea and fine leather.
In the first drink, it is subtle and supple. In harmony with the bouquet, the fruit aromas unfold on the palate, with intense red and black fruits predominating (cherry, strawberry, blackberry and blackcurrant). Intensity and youthfulness, however, mix with the noticeable maturity, dried flowers and smoky aromas. This results in a remarkable complexity that makes the best Pinot Noir champagne.

Satèn is the most delicate and elegant of the Franciacorta, made only in the best years from 100% chardonnay grapes from higher altitude vineyards. The selection of the bunches is meticulous, to say the least, as is the slow maturation in small white oak barrels. Once assembled, the cuvée spends 4 more years in the cellar. The rich foam, the extremely fine pérlage and the straw yellow colour announce seductive and suave aromas of pink flowers, ripe citrus fruit and noisette. The flavours follow in the same wake, with a smooth, creamy texture and a perfect balance between ripe nuances and fresh sensations.

The 2016 Cabernet from Eisele Vineyard stands out by way of harmony and precision. It is a complex cru revealing multidimensional aromas and sensations.
The nose opens on notes of ripe fruit, Burlat cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant creme, and expands to a bouquet of sweet spices and tea.
The mouthfeel is suave and supple, almost bewitching with class and finesse: chiselled tannins are accompanied by layers of patchouli, mineral notes, dark fruit and a hint of saltiness.
This nectar is one of the purest expressions of the Eisele Vineyard terroir.

Robert Paker 100/100
"Comprised of roughly 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties, aged all in foudre, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is sheer perfection in a glass. Wine doesn’t get any better. Incredibly rich and concentrated, yet ethereal and even graceful, it boasts off-the-hook aromas of blackberry, liquorice, spice-box, smoked meats and underbrush that continue to change and develop in the glass. Massive and decadent on the palate, yet again, with no weight and a seamless texture, this brilliant effort needs a handful of years in the cellar and will live to see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2016-2040."

Grenache 85%
Syrah 5%
Mourvedre 3%
Other varieties 7%

Michel & Stephane Ogier
2017 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-dit But de Mont
2017 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-dit Côte Bodin
2017 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-dit Bertholon
2017 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-dit Montmain
2017 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-dit La Viallière

Purple colour, almost black. The very complex aromas have a vibrant character, dominated by notes of violet, blackberry, red currant and cherry, among others. There's complete harmony in the mouth, with a straightforward structure and impressive length. It is both dense and ethereal. This is surely the greatest Pontet-Canet in modern times.
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Alain Brumont's pride, La Tyre vintage, is 100% iconic Tannat. The exceptional Madiran carries abundance, depth, complexity and great concentration. Fresh, and consistent, the 2007 La Tyre is marked by red and black fruit compote scents with intense spices and smoky hints. To the palate, this Chateau Montus offers a more supple texture, followed by rich, fleshy impressions, and tasty, fine tannins.

Alain Brumont's pride, La Tyre vintage, is 100% iconic Tannat. The exceptional Madiran carries abundance, depth, complexity and great concentration. Fresh, and consistent, the 2007 La Tyre is marked by red and black fruit compote scents with intense spices and smoky hints. To the palate, this Chateau Montus offers a more supple texture, followed by rich, fleshy impressions, and tasty, fine tannins.

The bouquet opens with aromas of honey and citrus, offering richness and freshness at the same time. The mouthfeel is opulent, with honeyed flavors. There is some acidity underneath, although decadence and concentration are its defining attributes. It will age for decades

This Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a lovely pale gold colour and its nose reveals intense notes of toasty almond, vanilla and honeysuckle. Its mouth is well-rounded and has a great structure with oaky hints.

Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Magnificently well-aged with a spiced oak glow, the 25-year-old is smooth and sweet – sherry, caramel, berries and cream are balanced with roasted nuts to make a delicate yet complex single malt.

Mahogany colour with dry fruits, light toasted notes, truffle and mocha. Intense aromas of walnut and honey from wildflowers along with tobacco hints. 
In the mouth, it develops aromas of sweet spices accompanied by dry prune and raisins with subtle oak hints. 

Dark fruits, Sherried orange peels, Mocha and well-structured oak

The oldest whisky released by Glenmorangie to date - Glenmorangie Pride 1974 is a 41 year old single malt from the esteemed Highland distillery, drawn from combination of bourbon casks and Oloroso Sherry casks. Another beautiful release from the Pride series, presented once again in a distinctive round decanter and inventive presentation box. 503 bottles were produced.

The 2017 Eisele Cabernet is an iron fist in a velvet glove. Very small berries were the signature of the 2017 vintage. It displays a deep dark garnet robe suggesting a great core of rich, spicy fruit.
The nose opens on intense floral notes of violet and fresh blue fruit typical of the Eisele Vineyard terroir, with a subtle scent of roasted meat jus. With time it delivers ripe Moreau cherries and blond tobacco leaves.
The mouthfeel is fresh, precise and deliciously savoury, showing great concentration. The tannins are very fine and tightly knit with a coconut powder feel accompanied by Darjeeling tea notes. Layers of dark fruits linger in the long finish.
Great ageing potential.

The 2017 Altagracia is closer to its brother the Eisele Vineyard Cabernet than ever. The nose is floral and delicate at first, opening with a whiff of laurel, musk and patchouli. The mouthfeel is generous and ample with spicy notes of cumin and turmeric. The tannins are fine and chiselled, revealed by a gentle hand on extraction in the cellar. Notes of mocha, espresso and graphite linger on the palate while the fruit breaks out in the finish with fresh fig and black currant, reminding us of the tiny berries that were the signature of the 2017 vintage.

PARKER (93-95)
The 2017 Petrus is deep garnet-purple in colour and opens with incredible notes of preserved plums, baked blueberries and cherry compote with nuances of hoisin, violets, lilacs, liquorice and exotic spices—a very open-knit, flamboyant and atypical Petrus barrel sample! The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, plush and decadent with a firm frame and layers upon layers of perfume and spices on the very long finish.

WINE SPECTATOR / JAMES SUCKLING (97-98)
Extremely aromatic already with lavender, violets, mulberries and lots of ripe fruit. Very generous in terms of fruit but this remains tight and compacted with long, powerful tannins. They are strong and frame a muscular and racy Petrus, but everything remains in harmony and balance.

Best rosé of the world 2020 at the Global Rosé Masters of Drinks Business.
Discover Clos du Temple 2020 in its beautiful limited edition case

Clos du Temple is a very pale and glittering rosé. Its nose reveals notes of ripe fruit (apricot, white peach), floral notes of rose and spicy green pepper aromas. On the palate, we find the same scents, with a delicate finish of blond tobacco.

The complex nose combines notes of garrigue, thyme, caramel and honey. The palate is full and complex. Spicy, fruity apricot aromas and floral notes are complemented by a harmonious tannic structure.
To be enjoyed with lamb tagine, roasted vegetables with mild spices and mature cheeses.

COLOUR & BOUQUET
 It offers a shimmery, velvety, burnt orange colour. The bouquet is powerful and complex. Notes of dried apricots, fig, orange, liquorice. Notes of tobacco and cigar box appear in time in the glass.
PALATE
On the palate, Plume offers sensual candied fruit, prunes and wood aromas with a characteristic rancio with an exceptionally long finish.

«Terroir, artful blending, patience and respect for nature make Plume Frapin an exceptional blend produced in a limited series of 500 numbered bottles.»
Patrice Piveteau, Cellar Master

As a special homage, Frapin is dedicating an exceptional cognac to its illustrious ancestor, Maître Francois, ‘Plume Frapin’. The decanter is exquisitely decorated with golden calligraphy.

2021 Asia Summer Tasting - Gold medal
2015 The Ultimate Spirits Challenge – USA « Best limited edition design »
2014 Gilbert & Gaillard – FR 99/100

Robert Parker didn't call Francis Darroze the "Pope of Armagnac" for nothing. Since the 1960s, the family has specialized in publishing the best Armagnacs from individual domains under their name, for example in the "Unique Collection".
Powerful and complex, with notes of honey, wax, gingerbread, and fruit, with fine, well-structured tannins.
Region- France/Bas Armagnac
Type- Armagnac
Aged- 50 years
Distilled- 1971
Bottled- 2021
Barrel type- Oak

This Cuvee has the finesse of Les Clos and shows more richness and spicy flavours. Comes perfectly with scallops, lobster, fine fish, white meat, and cheeses.

Our Echezeaux Grand Cru 2013 has a deep ruby colour. The nose is complex with notes of mocha, cherry and pepper. The mouth is ethereal with freshness and length. It's an elegant wine with cherry and fresh almond aromas.