Barrique

A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, Russian and American Oak.

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A barrel typically made from oak. They come in 2 shapes. Bordeaux (225L) and Burgundy (228L). Oak sources include French, American, Eastern European and Russian Oak. Check out our Q&A with Paul: “How does the percentage of new oak affect wine?” for more on oak.

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Domaine Louis Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin 'Les Evocelles' 2019
“Royal purple, the nose has some real concentration in a relatively ripe configuration. Certainly this Evocelles starts out as plump and rich, then with firmer tannins. Dark fruit. Not quite together yet but packs a punch and is persistent.” Jasper Morris, 90-93 Points
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Giovanni Rosso Barolo del Comune di Serralunga 2019

Giovanni Rosso Barolo del Comune di Serralunga 2019

Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

Excellent. flowing, beautifully weighted with a density of elegant fruit. Super refined long tannin. So seamless, harmonious and delicious. Complex with a tea line combined with layered tannins. Gorgeous fruit, superb drinking.Fabulously good value. Made from fruit grown across 8 different estate vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba. The fruit is sourced from Crus such as Cerretta and Serra, Meriame, Sorano, Costabella, and Baudana.Paul Kaan, WINE DECODED Aug 2023Cask sample of the
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Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay 1er 'Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot' 2020
Very ripe liqueur-like aromas of various black berries are nuanced by plenty of spice and floral elements. There is excellent underlying tension to the beautifully textured medium weight flavors that also brim with sappy dry extract and minerality, all wrapped in a bitter pit fruit finale that offers impressive persistence. This is definitely atypical but the intrinsic class of a fine Caillerets is still present. 2032+Allen Meadows, Burghound 
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Oddero Barbaresco 'Gallina' 2016

Oddero Barbaresco ‘Gallina’ 2016

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barbaresco

After 3 days open this came into its own and really shone. The tannins have softened a little, harmonising with the fruit. The wine has resolved to reveal a balance, beauty and perfume that sat shy on first opening! Some serious quality here. Vibrant and energetic Slatey mineral chalky nature. Excellent mouth-coating tannins that are fine with great line and length. Juicy acid ramps up some juicy fruit. Excellent elevage.  The lasting note is fruit, red and fun. That little splash of perfume sp
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