You can drink it now, although will probably improve again over the next few years. It is estimated that Dartmoor represents over 80% of the Blue Ground Beetle population in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn honour of this rare Dartmoor beetle, Papillon have chosen woodland botanicals for their new gin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Blanc,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDomaine Henry Fuchs, Alsace;\u003c\/em\u003e This organic wine comes from 40 year old vines giving a full bodied wine with great freshness that is spicy and not too dry. SOIL TYPE : Micro-selection from 36 hectares of vineyards planted on the geological prolongation of the Pomerol plateau in varied soils (clay, gravel, clay-silt). Despite offers of permanent jobs, he agreed to work as a consultant for Taylor’s while starting his Company. You can drink it now, although will probably improve again over the next few years. V‚raison occurred a little earlier than usual on 15th June. As a result, most vineyards experienced a very low yield, with production down as much as 75% in relation to the average in some areas of the Douro. Honestly at this level, where prices don't change that dramatically between vintages, you should go for the 2016 if you have the option. Christopher Piper Wines Ltd. will not sell to anyone under the UK legal drinking age of 18 years. We love this grape variety and it's variations (with several unoaked and full of charm). The finish is long-lasting and intensely aromatic. It produces very deeply coloured wines with great viscosity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95% Semillon, 3% Sauvignon, 2% Muscadelle"}, {"id":1952786972760,"title":"Half Bottle: Chateau Leoville Barton 2010, St Julien","handle":"chateau-leoville-barton","description":"\u003cp\u003e3eme Cru Class‚ St Julien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Leoville Barton loaded with sinewy blackcurrant and cedary fruit. Roasted hazelnuts and a hint of vanilla leave a lovely pearly lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo help protect the Blue Ground Beetle, Papillon will be donating £2 from every 70cl Carabus bottle sale to Buglife, the UK invertebrate charity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains 1 bottle of each of the following: Includes Free Delivery (Mainland UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacon Blanc Davayé\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDomaine Saumaize, Burgundy, France,\u003c\/em\u003e this deliciously aromatic white has a crisp, fresh palate balanced with stone fruit flavours and a wonderfully long finish. The Haut Rian Blanc is dry and fresh with masses of gooseberry fruit and soft acidity. It is full-bodied and impressively endowed with subtle oak, rich cassis fruit and notes of new saddle leather, forest floor, cedar wood and spice box. Three 50cl Bottles of Organic Château La Coste Rosé 2019, Provence. The Lyme Bay Shoreline is the perfect wine for fish and Dart Valley Reserve is wonderfully floral and makes a lovely lunchtime white. In spite of the poor start, the growing season was satisfactory, with dry warm weather broken only by a few short periods of rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapseText\" class=\"rest-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 vintage Vintage Port received 100 points from the highly acclaimed James Suckling, then of the Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winter preceding the 2011 harvest was wetter and colder than the 30-year average. Very, very classic and amazing value.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Sort of the Léoville Barton of the Douro?\" (Jancis Robinson)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"One of that generation's spiritual fathers is Johnny Graham, of Churchill's Estates, whose family's roots in the Port trade date to 1820. Under Anthony's oversight, both properties dramatically improved in quality from the position of average performers for their classification to being consistently, very highly rated. VINIFICATION : Plot selection, sorting of the harvested grapes, full destemming, fully fermented in new French oak barrels in an air-conditioned cellar. Full of ripe pear and quince flavours it has a lovely charm and long length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCroc of Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSouth Australia;\u003c\/em\u003e  flavours of peaches, pineapple and melons. First discovered in 1811, it was soon presumed extinct until 1985 when it was rediscovered on Dartmoor. Christopher McCandless in front of the bus near Denali National Park in Alaska. After his death in 1959, his son, Michel, then his grandson, Jean-Marc, continued his work. Definitely worth a try. It will last 50 years. These have all selected for their classic flavours and are drinking wonderfully well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo bottles of each of the following. One of Chris's favourite's !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourgogne Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChâteau de la Charriere, Domaine Girardin, Burgundy, France;\u003c\/em\u003e a soft and very approachable red, with a good amount of mouthfilling red berries and well-balanced soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaul Cluver, Elgin, South Africa;\u003c\/em\u003e Brimming with sweet berry flavours with wild fruity aromas and a touch of chocolate and violet, a long and velvety texture and tight structured tannins. 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