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Vivid red and black cherry, violets and leafy subtleties rise up from the glass. Medium-bodied, polished and concentrated, the 2022 should come together nicely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Tunnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480720363739,"sku":"1759","price":113.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2022_Domaine_du_Tunnell_Saint-Joseph_Shiraz.png?v=1749741877"},{"product_id":"2022-yann-chave-crozes-hermitage-le-rouvre-syrah","title":"2022 Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage Le Rouvre Syrah","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'95 Points - Stuart Piggot - jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn amazing Crozes-Hermitage. Very complex nose with notes of candied bitter oranges, mulberries and hot dry earth. Serious concentration for this appellation, plus a stack of fine tannins that exactly balance the finely nuanced forest berries and citrus fruit. Super-long very polished finish. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yann Chave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480722526427,"sku":"1777","price":107.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2022YannChaveCrozesHermitageLeRouvreSyrah.png?v=1749741850"},{"product_id":"2022-yann-chave-hermitage-syrah","title":"2022 Yann Chave Hermitage Syrah","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'98 Points - James Suckling - jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn impressive wine, broad, textural and layered, with such brightness at the center. Dark cherries, blueberries, violets, grilled meat, dried herbs, ashes and warm spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied with finely grained tannins. There is a brightness at the center, with crunchy blue fruit and violets mingling with the spices under the watch of a solid frame of finely grained tannins. Structured and harmonious on the broad, dense, textural and focused palate. Such intensity and drive, always in control and with a very refined texture. So much depth and layers funnelling trough a vibrant, spicy, flavorful and very long finish. 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The power is all under control, with the velvety, voluptuous core of dark cherries and berries mingling through the spices in harmony. The refined tannins guide the mid-palate onto a textural, long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902618652891,"sku":"4139","price":1259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2021_Guigal_Cote-Rotie_La_Mouline.jpg?v=1761090155"},{"product_id":"2019-chapoutier-les-granilites-saint-joseph-syrah","title":"2019 Chapoutier Les Granilites Saint Joseph Syrah","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parcels of vines are located in the districts of Charnas, Tournon and Mauves, where the principal soil and climate components that make for great Saint-Joseph wines can be found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere there is granite terrain formed by geologic alteration, and content carried in by the wind ensuring that the soils are good for water filtration and restriction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe altitude and wind exposure (including the Mistral) ensure natural regulation of pests while providing freshness throughout the summer. 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Crafted from old vines on steep schist soils, this Côte-Rôtie delivers remarkable depth, intensity, and aging potential—a benchmark wine for collectors and Rhône lovers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47847051755739,"sku":"6260","price":1259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/main-120.jpg?v=1791920889"},{"product_id":"2021-guigal-cote-rotie-la-mouline","title":"2021 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18\/20 Points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCask sample. Expressive, floral nose – rose hip, violet, perfume and liquorice. A tightly wound, but lovely, palate. Seamless tannins, which are so delicate and pretty. A creamy and savoury palate with toasty notes beneath. Saline note on the finish. A delicate, refined and elegant La Mouline. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47847096877275,"sku":"6259","price":1259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1251\/5803\/files\/2021_Guigal_Cote-Rotie_La_Mouline.jpg?v=1761090155"},{"product_id":"2021-guigal-cote-rotie-la-turque","title":"2021 Guigal Cote-Rotie La Turque","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.5+\/20 Points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCask sample. Lovely nose with violets and a ferrous character (iron filings). A generous fruit core – sweet red fruits and spiced notes. Toasty oak is covering the core of sweet fruit with a granite grip of tight, very firm tannins and a peppery note on the saline finish. 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Caroline Frey and Peter Gago on the Hill of Hermitage with their new wine” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– World of Fine Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee more information on the (2021) first release \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lamontscottesloe.com.au\/the-wines-in-context\/grange-la-chapelle-2021\" title=\"2021 and 2022 Grange x La Chapelle Blog\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Grange x La Chapelle (Second Release)  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Jukes awarded the wine a rare 20+\/20 points, describing it as one of the most extraordinary wines he has tasted in four decades, noting its graphite-laced depth, refinement and elemental energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis second release again brings together 50% La Chapelle from the Hill of Hermitage and 50% Grange from select Penfolds vineyards across the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. The result is a wine of remarkable cohesion and quiet authority. 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