{"title":"Vintage: 2012","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"xavier-vignon-vin-de-turque-2012-barbare-xl-premier","title":"Xavier Vignon, Vin de Turque 2012 'Barbare XL Premier' (Audacieux range)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis spicy, red\/black fruited 2012 from vineyards in Thrace, Turkey is well balanced with a long finish. More Châteauneuf-du-Pape really.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrinking Dates: \u003c\/b\u003e2024 to 2030\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCépagement: \u003c\/b\u003e60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003eBlue clay marl soils, a bed of saffer and a sandstone base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpbringing: \u003c\/b\u003eAfter the harvest, the juices are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 2 to 6 weeks with control of residual sugars to remain below 0.5 g\/l.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by malolactic fermentation and then a long aging in French oak barrels for a period ranging from 18 to 48 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e15%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritic Review:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e'While outside this report, I was able to taste the 2012 Barbare XL Premier with winemaker Xavier Vignon and it's a wine that's well worth seeking out. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from clay soils along the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey, it boasts a stunning bouquet of blackberries, leather, spice box, cedar, and flowers. Complex and medium-bodied, with an elegant, seamless texture and fine tannins, it's a remarkable wine that will keep for 8-10 years.' \u003cb\u003e94\/100 (Jeb Dunnuck)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"The Big Red Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":62619923710301,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x750ml","offer_id":62619923743069,"sku":null,"price":264.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x750ml IN BOND","offer_id":62619923775837,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/6318\/1149\/files\/XavBarbare.jpg?v=1764354475"},{"product_id":"xavier-vignon-chateauneuf-du-pape-2012-anonyme","title":"Xavier Vignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012 'Anonyme' (Audacieux range)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eA worthy follow on from the excellent 2010. Rich and luxurious. Very Long-lived. \u003cstrong\u003eWas £42\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrinking Dates: \u003c\/b\u003e2015 to 2030\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCépagement: \u003c\/b\u003eXavier declines to give this information, saying it is impossible because of complantation. He does say that all 13 permitted varieties are to be found in this wine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e14.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic review:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e'The top wine from the portfolio, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape \u003cem\u003eCuvée Anonyme\u003c\/em\u003e offers thrilling purity and focus in its lively dark fruits, roasted meats and underbrush-scented bouquet. Full-bodied, ripe and textured, with fantastic polish and sweetness to its tannin, it has a supple, forward feel, yet will easily evolve for 10-15 years. This is another impressive lineup from oenolgist Xavier Vignon, who works with the likes of \u003cstrong\u003eRaymond Usseglio\u003c\/strong\u003e, Le Nerthe, Marcoux and Grand Veneur, to name a few. These are all negociant wines, but they obviously have access to some serious vineyards, and the winemaking is impeccable. Looking at these latest releases, his 2013s buck the vintage stereotype with their ripe, textured profiles, and his 2012s are certainly up with some of the top wines of the vintage as well. In addition, prices remain more than reasonable here. If you haven’t yet discovered these wines, now is a great time. As a side note, I’m halfway through a case of his 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape, with every wine showing brilliantly. These can drink nicely in their youth, yet age beautifully as well.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 (Jeb Dunnock, Wine Advocate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Big Red Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":62620479160669,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/6318\/1149\/files\/XavAnon.jpg?v=1764354351"},{"product_id":"esteban-martin-carinena-riserva-2012","title":"Esteban Martin, Cariñena Crianza 2012","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of our wines of the year (2025). \u003c\/strong\u003eAt this price point it would reasonable to assume it to be over the hill. Not so; this is very nicely mature now and, as such, a great value. Deep cherry red colour with aromas of red berries, vanilla and a touch of toffee which follow through to the palate where there is good structure and medium length. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrinking Dates: \u003c\/b\u003e2017 to 2027+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCépagement: \u003c\/b\u003eGarnacha (Grenache) with Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpbringing: \u003c\/b\u003eHarevested at the start of September. 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