{"title":"Luxury Wine Gifts Over £250","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GIFTING_BANNER.jpg?v=1781078711\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis collection represents the absolute stratosphere of liquid history, reserved for the most monumental milestones, elite corporate gestures, or the definitive enhancement of a connoisseur's private cellar. By focusing on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"223\"\u003eluxury gifts over £250\u003c\/b\u003e, this selection steps beyond commercial value and into the world of liquid art. These are rare allocations, legendary grand crus, and ultra-limited releases from world-renowned producers whose names command instant respect from enthusiasts across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe bottles housed within this tier are the undisputed crown jewels of viticulture, showcasing magnificent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eprestige cuvée Champagne\u003c\/b\u003e, historic single-vineyard red wines with half-century cellaring potential, and incredibly scarce, ancient spirits. Each selection offers an uncompromised, profoundly complex tasting experience, telling a vivid story of its extraordinary terroir and serving as a memorable centrepiece for life’s most significant celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAn expression of generosity of this magnitude is handled with total reverence. Michelle personally completes every single package with an elegant, bespoke \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003ehandwritten gift card\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring your high-level sentiments are presented with flawless personal warmth. To guarantee absolute discretion for your recipient, all invoices and pricing documents are completely omitted from our securely armored parcels, ensuring a pristine unboxing experience for your \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"454\"\u003eluxury wine gifts\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cognac-tesseron-lot-53-xo-perfection","title":"Cognac Tesseron Lot 53 XO Perfection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cognac Tesseron Lot 53 XO Perfection is an assembly of the domaines finest collections of Grande Champagne reserves. A wonderful mahogany colour the nose is aromatic and heady that only years of ageing in oak casks can give. It exudes woody notes, dried fruit and tobacco: very rich and generous. The palate shows an extremely attractive cognac, opulent, round and yet full of vivacity. The peppery and spicy attack then reveals aromas of dark chocolate and fresh herbs. Complex, it displays a supreme finesse, a soft opulence and a very good length in the mouth. [#intro]A Cognac of supreme finesse \u0026amp; opulence, assembled from the finest Grande Champagne reserves...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tesseron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23736958943290,"sku":"NVTESSERONLOT53","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Lot_53.jpg?v=1569146177"},{"product_id":"clase-azul-mezcal-durango","title":"Clase Azul Mezcal Durango","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clase Azul Mezcal Durango is created using 100% Cenzino Agave, which grows wild in the state of Durango. The region, known for its extreme climate, mineral-rich soils and local natural springs, contributes to the powerful and complex profile that differentiates the Clase Azul Mezcal from those produced in the rest of Mexico. The Cenizo Agave from Durango takes between 12 and 15 years for the plant to mature before it blooms and can be harvested to produce mezcal. The slow, underground baking process utilising volcanic rock, produces sweet notes of peanut, brown sugar, honey, ash, wood and chocolate. The fermentation process using stone piles and red oak, contribute to notes of ripened fruit. The design of the bottle, hand-carved by Mexican artisans, is inspired by black clay pottery, one of the most representative styles of Mexican folk art, whose detailed process enriches the beauty and quality of each piece. Its unique and colourful top is hand-crafted by artisans belonging to the Wixarika or Huichol culture using beeswax, resin, a needle, and individually placed beads, that in a special way represents their roots and their traditions combining images that together reference the origins of mezcal. Finally, each piece bears with pride a medallion with an imprinted agave on its forefront, the signature trademark of the Clase Azul family. 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Having struggled to find what they were looking for in a rosé Champagne, in 2015 “we created the wine we couldn’t buy\" says Marc. ‘Fleur de Miraval’ has its cellars in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and is the only Champagne house to produce solely Rosé Champagne. This non-vintage Champagne is a blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir, all sourced from the Côte des Blancs. The Chardonnay comes from the great villages across the Côte des Blancs, from Cramant to Mesnil. The vines are 30 years old on average and are planted on chalk soils, which adds finesse, complexity and structure to the champagne. Rodolphe expressly sought out quality Pinot Noir from younger vineyards planted in the village of Vertus, in order to add tension, vivacity and freshness, as well as colour to the final blend, which was managed by using the saignée method. For the Chardonnay, 25% of the blend comes from the 2016 harvest from Le Mesnil and other villages in the Côte des Blancs, adding citrus zest and freshness. For added complexity, 25% of the blend was from Rodolphe’s ‘perpetual reserve’ system (which has wines dating back to 2007). The remaining 25% of the base wine is made up of seven year old Blanc de Blancs purchased ‘sur latte’. This process, known as ‘remise en cercle’, involves uncorking the Blanc de Blancs and emptying all the bottles into a tank where the wine is then de-gassed and added to the base wine. While extremely expensive, this process brings texture, complexity and richness to the blend. After blending, the base wines were bottled and aged on lees for three years. The champagne was disgorged in June 2020, and was bottled with a dosage of 4.5g\/l. As Champagne is particularly sensitive to ‘light strike’, the damage caused by the wine being exposed to ultraviolet rays, each Fleur de Miraval bottle is lacquered so the wine is protected and retains its delicate perfumes. On the nose, ‘Fleur de Miraval’ opens with delicate aromas of acacia, blood orange, pink grapefruit and subtle notes of sweet pastries. On the palate it is poised, with bright acidity giving great tension to the wine. 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After secondary fermentation, the 2014 Rosé Millésime was aged for eight years on its lees, pre-disgorgement and released with a dosage of nine grams per litre. A deep coppery colour, its delicate mousse is complemented by fragrant notes of rose, pomegranate and morello cherry, excellent structure and great length. 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During the 1950s and early 1960s Cabernet Sauvignon was mostly used for blending, but Schubert’s breakthrough with the varietal as a stand-alone wine came in 1964 with the inaugural vintage. Early Bin 707s were typically open fermented under wax-lined header boards and matured in seasoned old oak (rather than new oak). The wine was not made from 1970 to 1975 (when fruit was directed to other wines) nor in 1981, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2011 or 2017 (when fruit of the required style and quality was not available). Full-bodied and with proven cellaring potential, Bin 707 retains a secure place among the ranks of Australia’s finest Cabernets. On the palate a solid Cabernet core is immediately apparent, with fruits to the fore (juicy blackcurrant) and a black olive concentration. Texturally, the fine weave of a tapestry - a thread of rhubarb\/cranberry natural acidity, wrapped around a mesh of slinky tannins. 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The selected grapes are then placed in plastic plateaux and are left to rest for 90 days in large open rooms, where an innovative ventilation system helps maintain an elevated and thorough air flow to dry the grapes. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 28°, which are equipped with a sophisticated computerised system which allows for automated punching for a period of around 15 days, including the final maceration which takes two days. After decantation in the middle of January, the Amarone, which still contains some residual sugar, is placed into new barriques, where it begins a slow fermentation process which will last for a further 18 months. The total amount of time that it remains in the barriques is 36 months. The final varietal composition of the wine is Corvina (60%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina (10%) and Oseleta (10%). Subtle aromatic hints, that range from black cherry, blueberry to chocolate, anticipate the opulent expression of mature fruit that flows into the mouth with inadvertent persistence. Nuances of truffle, tobacco and new leather wrap around the finish. 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Although Don Alfonso never saw the finished wine, he is remembered with every bottle of Viñedo Chadwick. Since its inaugural release Viñedo Chadwick has consistently received the highest praise and recognition throughout its entire history, including being Robert Parker’s highest-rated Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile for five consecutive vintages. The wine is matured for 22 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 10% used) and Stockinger foudres. On the nose subtle aromas of forest floor give way to a concentrated blend of fresh red fruit including raspberries, strawberries and red cherries, accompanied by hints of pastries, cloves, nuts and cedar. After a silky entry, the palate is dominated by fresh red fruit flavours that emerge with hints of tobacco and cassis. The complex flavours are pure and delineated. 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It was distilled in 1985 on a gas-fuelled copper alambic Armagnacais column still (built for the domaine in 1975) and then aged in used, 420-litre French oak casks before being bottled at the domaine in 2018 at cask strength. A nose of vanilla custard and maple syrup transitions to a palate of leather and tobacco leaf. A whisper of banana pudding gives way to lemon oil and a hint of copper on the finish. 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They keep Unico in the cellar until it has \"found itself,\" sometimes waiting ten years or more before they let a single cork be pulled. Unico, an assemblage of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a world-renowned icon and the flagship wine of Vega Sicilia. Of the almost 1,000 hectares that make up the Vega Sicilia estate, 210 are dedicated to the cultivation of vines, with nineteen different types of soil and fifty-five plots with very specific features. In the extraordinary management of these soils, the influence of the course of the River Duero and the passage of time have been crucial. Forty of these hectares are used to produce Unico, which is aged for a minimum of ten years between barrel and bottle, one of the longest ageing processes in the world. Both French and American oak are used, in new and used 225-litre barrels and 22,000-litre vats. Though long and complex, this maturation technique works wonders and the wines gain a myriad of nuances, a precise texture, and a wonderful depth over time. Thanks to this incredible terroir and unique ageing process, Unico can continue developing for decades. The 2016 vintage marks a special moment in the estate’s history. It is the first release fully shaped by technical director Gonzalo Iturriaga de Juan, who joined in 2016 with a mission of precision and balance. The result is an \"instant classic\" - a fragrant, understated, and incredibly elegant wine that has already picked up a massive 98 points from Tim Atkin MW. 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The attention to quality begins with the selection of the finest organic agaves and extends to the spirits decanters, which feature handcrafted artwork from Mexican artists and are meant to add an additional layer of sophistication to the experience of Clase Azul. Each bottle of Clase Azul Tequila is literally touched by the human spirit. The love and nurturing the craftspeople put into producing Clase Azul starts in the agave fields and is continued through the bottling process where, in their own facility, each bottle is created by hand. The Clase Azul Tequila Gold displays aromas of agave syrup, green apple, orange peel, fresh fig, raisins and a light note of almond and walnut. To taste expect toasted wood, fig, green olive, ginger and dark chocolate. Medium bodied with a rounded finish. Inspired by the sunset, the glass decanter darkens as it approaches the top, representing dusk embracing the golden light. The ceramic base is adorned by two 24-karat gold ribbons painted by hand. 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Made with grapes from selected younger vines in the illustrious First Growth vineyard, it is harvested, vinified and bottled with the same scrupulous attention to detail. In order to link the second wine more closely with its famous elder, illustrated by great artists since 1945, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild has chosen a label for Le Petit Mouton de Mouton Rothschild inspired by a drawing by the famous poster artist Jean Carlu. A varietal mix of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (24%) and Cabernet Franc (8%)The 2010 Petit Mouton reveals a rich and complex nose with red fruit and vanilla aromas with hints of cocoa. The attack is immediately round and elegant. On the palate, forward, tightly-knit tannins provide a framework for deep, ripe fruit flavours that mingle harmoniously with roasted notes. The finish is flavoursome on fruit and vanilla notes. 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Gentle pumping-over helps to ensure a soft extraction and is carried out according to the specific characteristics of each tank. Total maceration time lasts for about 20 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are transferred into French oak barrels made by the Tonnelleries des Domaines in Pauillac for a period of 18 months approximately. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (42%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petit Verdot (2%) grapes the Carruades de Lafite opens with a wonderful floral bouquet alongside notes of ripe fruit, blackcurrants, cedar, and spices. This is a dense, rich wine with very refined, well-integrated tannins and excellent length. 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The fruit was hand harvested from low yielding vines aged up to 110 years old. At the winery each parcel was fermented separately in small open fermenters and gently hand plunged. The wine was then matured for 16 months in 100% new French oak hogsheads with natural malolactic fermentation continuing in oak during maturation. The fine grained French hogsheads were of the highest quality with tannin profiles selected to best express the flavours of the individual parcels. Inky, opaque purple in colour with herbal aromas that accent a core of dark berry fruit. On the palate polished tannins balance the dominant fruit. Blackberries are layered over red, with mocha, liquorice and fresh-cut cedar. In Egyptian mythology, The Eye of Rã was the powerful feminine counterpart to the sun god Ra. 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But more impressive, certainly to me, was the reaction from two South Australian members of the wine trade fraternity, neither of whom has any affiliation with Mr Glaetzer, who were both struck dumb by this wine.  They happened to be around on the day I opened this bottle, so I brought it along to a couple of meetings for them to taste. One was open-mouthed, performing goldfish impressions, while the other was almost moved to tears as it brought back memories that she described as the ‘essence of the Barossa’!   When a wine has this degree of deliciousness, extraordinary build quality, and perhaps most importantly, a massive emotional hook, it does its job perfectly. 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