{"title":"Judgement of Paris wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage wines who's producers and estates featured in the now iconic 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-vintage-1970","title":"Chateau Haut Brion Vintage 1970","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion’s vineyard is located in the commune of Pessac, just a few miles southwest of Bordeaux’s city center. It belongs to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, to the north of the Graves wine-growing region. Château Haut-Brion is the only wine to be both First Growth from the 1855 classification and Classified Growth of the Graves. 1970 was an excellent vintage for Bordeaux and the wines have aged well. This vintage of Chateau Haut Brion was included in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/blogs\/wine-cru-wednesday\/the-judgement-of-paris\" title=\"The Judgement of Paris is a famous tasting of red and white vintage wines.Held on 24.05.1976\"\u003eThe Judgement of Paris tasting\u003c\/a\u003e which had its 50th anniversary on 24th May 2026!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Blend, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabinet Franc. 75cl bottle Abv not stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, Capsule good, label good, wine level near top of emblem\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Tasting Note 27\/12\/2025 -\u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e90\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eThe color was medium garnet with some nice bricking, very normal for a 55 year old wine. The nose was very alluring, showing soft cherry fruit along with chocolate, vanilla, and classic Graves smoke. On the palate, it was soft and elegant, with slightly tart cherry up front and a smoky, earthy mid palate. The finish was medium in length, carrying cigar, cedar, and smoke with mostly well-balanced fruit. A really harmonious bottle where the really complex nose carried straight through to the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57327758836094,"sku":"winecru3934","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/chateau-haut-brion-vintage-1970-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1777371948"},{"product_id":"beaune-clos-des-mouches-blanc-joseph-drouhin-vintage-2018","title":"Beaune Clos Des Mouches Blanc Joseph Drouhin Vintage 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1880, Joseph Drouhin, who was from the Chablis region originally, chose the city of Beaune to found the business that bears his name. Over the years and with each generation, the vineyard estate grew. At the same time, the founder's passionate search for excellence and knowledge was handed down like a family heirloom; Maison Joseph Drouhin continues to ensure this valuable family heritage. The 1973 vintage of this wine was included in the famous \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/blogs\/wine-cru-wednesday\/the-judgement-of-paris\" title=\"Judgement of Paris vintage wine tasting.\"\u003eJudgment of Paris\u003c\/a\u003e\" wine tasting. 2018 was a very good vintage for the white wines of Burgundy. This bottle would make a great way to toast the famous tasting on this its 50th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical blend Chardonnay, 75cl bottle. Abv 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 19\/11\/2025 -\u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eStill a little closed on the nose but the palate certainly is much more evolved and open. Beautiful textbook rich velvety tropical fruits and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57334052553086,"sku":"winecru3935","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/beaune-clos-des-mouches-joseph-drouhin-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1777459186"},{"product_id":"bourgogne-blanc-domaine-roulot-2018","title":"Bourgogne Blanc Domaine Roulot 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Roulot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founded by Guillaume Roulot in 1830, is well respected Mersault \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebased domaine producing mainly Chardonnay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewines from a range of premier cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and village-level sites across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappellation The wines are held in high esteem by critics and are much sought-after. The domaine is currently run by actor-turned-winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot. The domaine \u003c\/span\u003egained some noeriety when its Mersault was included in the Judgement of Paris tasting. As a result its wines commend a highrer price that other domaines\/producers. 2018 was a very good vintage for the region.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e06\/12\/2025 -\u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e91\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eA lovely balance between ripe white fruits and freshness. Great mouthfeel, with a focused, fruit forward palate. There is some citrus peel and chalk in the finish that adds nice complexity.\u003cbr\u003eA lot more than just a regional Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57372508553598,"sku":"winecru3937","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/bourgogne-blanc-domaine-roulot-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778072994"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-brion-vintage-2018","title":"Chateau Haut Brion Vintage 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Haut-Brion\u003c\/strong\u003e is the oldest of Bordeaux's five first growths, and one of the most famous wines in the world. Located in Pessac-Leognan, south of the city of Bordeaux, the château is rather far removed from its counterparts, all of which are found in the Médoc. The property is in the northern Graveson the outskirts of Bordeaux, and is now surrounded by encroaching buildings and roads. It is also flanked by La Mission Haut Brion, which was bought by Haut-Brion's owners in the early 1980s. The 2018 vintage was excellent for the red wines of Bordeaux\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Blend, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. 75cl bottle. Abv 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 19\/09\/2025 - \u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e98\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eWow- is this most powerful young HB that can actually approached now. This has upside from here as it matures. Absolutely massive. Such gloss and power. Balanced and great length. Off the charts brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373138485630,"sku":"winecru3938","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/chateau-haut-brion-vintage-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778076382"},{"product_id":"heitz-cellar-marthass-vineyard-vintage-2018","title":"Heitz Cellar Marthas's Vineyard Vintage 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the mid-1960s, an agreement was made between Joe Heitz and Tom May to source cabernet sauvignon fruit from May’s small Oakville vineyard for Heitz wines. Ever since 1966, Heitz Cellar has been crafting the now illustrious Martha’s Vineyard cabernet sauvignon, one of the three vineyard-designated cabernet sauvignons. Martha's Vineyard also hit the spot light when Steven Spurrier included it in his famous 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting. 2018 was an excellent vintage for \u003c\/span\u003eCalifornia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon. 75cl bottle. Abv 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, excellent still in its tissue with security tag.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 15\/11\/2025 - \u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e94\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eTasted blind among 4 (one of which I knew would be a Heitz of some sort), this was obviously a Heitz Martha. A fragrant, expressive nose of eucalyptus, sandalwood, and linden, black and red fruit seeming to follow the exotic wood rather than leading the way. Well balanced. A reflection of its history while looking to the future simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the c\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003eontact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376026919294,"sku":"winecru3939","price":310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/heitz-cellar-marthas-vineyard-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778086570"},{"product_id":"stags-leap-wine-cellars-cask-23-vintage-2018","title":"Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Vintage 2018","description":"\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003eThe story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, the winery enlisted the help of celebrated winemaker André Tchelistcheff. As he tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, one lot from S.L.V. was so beautiful and deliciously distinct the winery decided it should be bottled separately. It was named CASK 23 for the large wooden cask in which it was aged. Today, the wine is a blend of the most distinctive fruit from the S.L.V and FAY vineyards, resulting in a wine of extraordinary depth and richness balanced by restraint. Over the years, CASK 23 has become one of the most highly regarded and collected wines worldwide.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon. 75cl bottle, Abv 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, capsule excellent, label excellent, wine level high fill\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 17\/03\/2025 - \u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e98\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eDeep purple with a violet rim. 4 hour decant. Baking spices and chocolate on the nose Very rich, ripe plum, black fruit, tobacco, chocolate, hint of mint Complex, strong tannins, high acidity, dry and luxurious This was exceptional with the dark chocolate dessert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57382686491006,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/stags-leap-wine-cellars-cask-23-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778236315"},{"product_id":"freemark-abbey-chardonnay-vintage-2014","title":"Freemark Abbey Chardonnay Vintage 2014","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreemark Abbey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is  in Saint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelena California. Established in 1886 by Victorian widow Josephine Tychson, she was the first female winemaker on the record in Napa Valley, and the winery was the 16th bonded winery on record in the region. It was the only winery to have both a red and white wine represented in the famous Judgement of Paris tasting of 1976. As with many winery's it was closed during prohibition and sold before reopening after 22 years.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOver the years, the wines have received much praise from the press, especially after their success in the Judgement of Paris tasting.  In 2016, their success culminated when the National Football League selected the 2013 Freemark Abbey Spring Mountain Fiftieth Reserve Bordeaux Blend as the commemorative Super Bowl 50 wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical blend Chardonnay. 75cl bottle. Abv 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle condition, capsule excellent, label excellent, wine level high feel.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 22\/02\/2026 - \u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e91\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eSome trutti frutti going on here, butter, baked apple, tropical fruit, not hiding it's New World origins - nor should it. Tasty and sexy. Loved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57383390216574,"sku":"winecru3941","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/freemark-abby-chardonnay-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778249661"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyard-monte-bello-vintage-2018","title":"Ridge Vineyard Monte Bello Vintage 2018","description":"\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0 px-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003eIn 1886, high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the first Monte Bello vineyards were planted, and winery construction begun. A first vintage from the young vines followed in 1892. During Prohibition (1920-1933), the vineyard was not fully maintained; some vines survived into the late 30s, but by the 1940s they were effectively abandoned. Eight acres of cabernet sauvignon were replanted in 1949. These were the source of the first Ridge Monte Bello (1962) and subsequent vintages until 1974 when younger blocks replanted in the 1960s were considered for inclusion. Since then, the historic vineyards on the ridge have gradually been replanted. The 1971 vintage was included in the Judgement of Paris tasting helping to raise the profile of the wine outside of the USA.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical blend Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc. 75cl bottle. 14% Abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, capsule excellent, label excellent, wine level high fill\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003e \"The sumptuous vanilla tones of American oak frame the tart blackberry notes on the nose beautifully. The palate comes in with exquisite freshness and more of that alluring, ripe but tart blackberry fruit and baking spice. There is verve and brightness here, and a lovely sinuousness that shows off the elegant, firm tannins and the aromatic nuance of the fruit. Such a classic. AK\" - \u003ci\u003eFalstaff\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57386844979582,"sku":"winecru3942","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/ridge-monte-bello-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778335665"},{"product_id":"chateau-montelena-chardonnay-vintage-2018","title":"Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Vintage 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Montelena\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most prominent Napa Valleywineries. It was directly associated with bringing international recognition to the California wine industry through the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Based in Calistoga, it's famous for its varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Chateau Montelena began in 1882, when the site of the modern winery was bought by Alfred L. Tubbs. Tubbs built the eponymous chateau and created the A.L. Tubbs Winery in 1888, and by 1896 it was the seventh-largest wine producer in California. Prohibition in the 1920s saw the end of the winery, although the Tubbs family continued to grow and sell grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Prohibition was repealed in 1933 winemaking resumed, A.L. Tubbs wines were unable to find their former success. Tubbs' grandson changed the name to Chateau Montelena, after the nearby Mount Saint Helena, but the winery was sold shortly afterwards. In 1972, Jim Barrett took over ownership and released the first vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Montelena's real success came in the famous 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting, where its 1973 Chardonnay was deemed the best of a lineup of top wines from California and France. The top red wine, the Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, was also from California\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 13\/12\/2025 -\u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e92\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eFull of apple and pear on the palate with a light touch of oak on the finish. Light acidity. Very nice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57392434413950,"sku":"winecru3944","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/chateau-montelena-chardonnay-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778503852"},{"product_id":"chalone-vineyard-chardonnay-vintage-2022","title":"Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chalone AVA was established in 1982 and encompasses 14 square miles of benchland in the Gabilan Mountains of central California. The history of Chalone is part of the modern renaissance of California viticulture. Early 20th century plantings demonstrated that the Chalone vineyards yielded exceptional wines. Some of those old vines are still producing. Chalone was one of the most sought-after California Chardonnays in the 1970 – 2000 era after being chosen by Steven Spurrier to be included in \"The Judgement of Paris\" tasting in 1976. Ownership changes obscured the distinction of the Chalone brand for several years until the purchase by the Foley Family in 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Tasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay is luscious and ripe but elementally refreshing. Layers of pineapple and ripe apple fruit are balanced a refreshing middle-palate lift and by hints of butter, vanilla and baking spice from its barrel age. Its combination of ripe fruit, rich texture and complexity makes a great bargain in today’s crowded Chardonnay market. 92 Wayne Belding\" - \u003ci\u003eWine Review Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399137370494,"sku":"winecru3946","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/charlone-vineyard-chardonnay-vintage-2022-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778596120"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-las-cases-vintage-2018","title":"Chateau Leoville Las Cases Vintage 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Léoville-Las Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e based in Saint Julien appellation of Bordeaux, ranked as a second growth in the 1855 classification of the Médoc and Graves. Typical of the appellation, Château Léoville-Las Cases is Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate has a history dating back to the mid-17th Century, when it used to be part of a much larger estate. During the French Revolution (1789-1799) the estate was divided in two with a small section becoming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/search-results-page?q=leoville%20barton\" title=\"red wine vintages of Chateau Leoville Barton\"\u003eChateau Leoville Barton.\u003c\/a\u003e In 1840, the original estate was again divided, creating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/search-results-page?q=chateau%20leoville%20poyferre\" title=\"Vintage red wines of Chateau Leoville Poyferre\"\u003eChateau Leoville Puyferre.\u003c\/a\u003e All three of the Léoville châteaux were named in the 1855 Classification as second growths, but Léoville-Las Cases remains the largest.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. 75cl bottle Abv 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, capsule excellent, label excellent, wine level in neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 09\/01\/2026 - \u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e95\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eA mix of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc that spent 19 months in (I believe) all new French oak from this 2nd growth of Saint-Julien. Medium + burgundy color, long legs, aromas of black cherry, crème de cassis, peony, delicate stone. On the palate: medium acidity, medium body, smooth tannin, underripe black cherry, cigar wrapper, menthol, minerals and pencil shavings with a slight bitterness on the medium finish. 95+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57425405870462,"sku":"winecru3948","price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/chateau-leoville-las-cases-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1778939404"},{"product_id":"mayacamas-cabernet-sauvignon-vintage-2018","title":"Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMayacamas Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic winery located near the summit of the Mount Feeder sub-appellation of Napa Valley. It is one of the region's most highly regarded producers of classic Cabernet Sauvignon, and is also known for its high quality white wines made from Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article-collapse heading-sm mt-4A collapse show\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone winery was built in 1889 by John Henry Fisher, a German immigrant and sword engraver who moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from Philadelphia. At the same time as establishing a pickle business, he planted Zinfandel vines on the property and made wine by the barrel, shipping it down the Napa River to San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Fisher was forced to sell the winery when his pickle business was destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and had to declare bankruptcy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Prohibition, the new owners sold wine legally to the Church for mass, while also running a bootlegging business on the side. In1941, the winery was sold to Jack and Mary Taylor, who renamed it \"Mayacamas\" and replanted the vineyards to Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt changed hands again in 1968, and the 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon was entered into the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting. It didn't place, but in a 2006 anniversary tasting it came in second, proving it as one of the more ageworthy wines in the Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon. 75cl bottle, Abv 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note 05\/02\/2026 -\u003cspan class=\"score\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"static\" itemprop=\"ratingValue\"\u003e97\u003c\/span\u003e Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"reviewBody\" class=\"break_word\"\u003eDamn this is goooood! I'm not afraid to open these young...yes it's a lot of power and structure in its youth, but in this wine, there is a wonderful \"softness\" to it...a Bordeaux silk if you will...you get to enjoy the pure and unblemished fruit, with all its energy and exuberance...without ripping your face off! Killer dark berry mountain fruits...liqueuered, yet dry extracted with graphite and savory crushed geology...showing a nice starter kit of complexities...kirsch, mint, cherry wood mulch, charcoal...the long everlasting finish hits you with dusty dry tannins that are LOADED with spice, as well as intoxicating florals...just GORGEOUS mouthful of young classic Napa cabernet! I'm getting more of these for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bottle will be carefully hand-packed in our mail-safe wine boxes to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We dispatch all standard orders using \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail 48-hour Tracked \u0026amp; Signed\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can follow its journey right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed it sooner?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder before \u003cb\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e and select \u003cb\u003eExpress Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e for next-day arrival (Monday - Thursday). We’ll send it via \u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Guaranteed Next Day\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAPC Overnight\u003c\/b\u003e - trusted services for safe, timely delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/b\u003e - please get in touch for a shipping quote via the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" title=\"International vintage wine shipping enquiry form.\"\u003econtact form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Wine-Cru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57435853226366,"sku":"winecru3949","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5656\/1063\/files\/mayacamas-cabernet-sauvignon-vintage-2018-our-wines-the-wine-cru.jpg?v=1779116543"}],"url":"https:\/\/thewine-cru.co.uk\/collections\/judgement-of-paris-wines.oembed","provider":"The Wine-Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}