Château la Lagune 1978.
Required decanting and lot of breathing.
A classic claret. Deep garnet colour. Hints of spice, more prominent fruit. Some tobacco. Silky texture. Great length.
Iechyd da!
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L'étoile Savagnin. Domaine de Montbourgeau (2020). Bone-dry Jura white. Strong flavour of nuts and hint of brioche. Creamy texture. Very persistent.
Pairs well with pumpkin risotto and hard cheese. Iechyd da!
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Italian Nero di Troia del Falco. Tasting notes: Mediterranean herbs, fruit, dry flavour, soft tannins.
Goes well with minced Welsh lamb curry.
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Gigondas, Domaine du Clos des Tourelles (2020). Classic multi-layered Gigondas. Plenty of fruit, especially blackberries. Full bodied. Ripe tannins.
Pairs well with slow roast shoulder of Welsh salt marsh lamb.
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