{"title":"Fine \u0026 Rare Wines","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Selection of Premium and Rare Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy not celebrate a special moment with a delightful surprise for the wine enthusiast in your life?  At \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/\" title=\"homepage of Whelehans Wines\"\u003eWhelehans Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, our \u003cstrong\u003eFine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e selection has been curated by our expert team for the discerning connoisseur. 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The nose opens with deep notes of cocoa and roasting, balanced by floral aromas of lime blossom and peony. Spicy touches of anise and cardamom, combined with a fruity freshness of orange and green papaya, add remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this vintage reveals peach, citrus and gentian flavors, with a rich texture and diverse aromatic palette, creating a perfect harmony for lovers of Champagnes with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerroir: \u003cspan\u003eCôte des Blancs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontagne de Reims, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVallée de la Marne\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlend of \u003c\/span\u003eChardonnay - 60% and Pinot Noir - 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 flourishes with exceptional seafood such as caviar, king crab or langoustine. 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Under Charles de Bousquet and later the Thienpont family, their minimal intervention philosophy yields brilliant wines. Blending savoir-faire with exceptional soils, these wines require patient cellaring for a unique, inimitable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering 14 contiguous hectares, the Vieux Certan vineyard benefits from a unique terroir and meticulous care, resulting in Pomerol wines celebrated for their aromatic finesse and sophisticated elegance. The vintage was defined by a wet winter and a mild spring that encouraged an early, uniform flowering, followed by a hot, dry summer that naturally tempered the vines' vigor. These conditions culminated in an early harvest of exceptional quality, yielding a more concentrated and limited production than in previous years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pomerol\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Pomerol Collection\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Vieux Certan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42762097098883,"sku":"112415","price":389.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chateau-vieux-certan-pomerol-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1769000976"},{"product_id":"expression-des-terroirs-6-wood-case-bordeaux-saint-julien","title":"Expression Des Terroirs 6 Wood Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the wonderfully diverse terroirs of Saint-Julien in this exclusive case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 100 years, the Cuvelier Family has been tirelessly passionate about this multi-faceted land. Just as the lacemaker builds patterns point by point, each as delicate as they are varied, the Cuvelier Family reveals with each passing vintage the contours of the identity of the terroir with patience and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wines bear witness to the diversity of the gravel soils paired with the secular ‘savoir- faire’ of their teams. Château Léoville Poyferré, Château Moulin Riche and Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré reveal with confidence the secrets of a pluralist and surprising land. Generous soils and sandy-clay subsoils are paired by the deep gravel beds that were polished by the unrelenting flow of the Garonne Estuary over millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature finds perfect balance; the clays bring freshness to the vines whereas the many gravels reflect and radiate the sun’s heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vintages have been specially selected to reveal the voluptuousness and the personality of each wine, perfect for enjoying now or cellaring for a few more years. 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Smoke, tobacco, licorice and a host of dark-fleshed fruit notes confer a measure of gravitas. The blend is 53 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 % Merlot and 20 % Petit Verdot. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e91pts Vinous Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend is 53 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 % Merlot and 20 % Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Moulin Riche 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016 Moulin Riche is absolutely gorgeous. Fresh, vibrant and full of energy, the 2016 is impressive today. The wine appears to have shed some baby fat and gained in aromatic complexity over the last two years. Sweet red-toned fruit, rose petal, mint and chalk lend understatement to the classy, mid-weight Saint-Julien. The 2016 was bottled at the end of May (earlier than many other Left Bank wines) and might be entering a period of closure. Still, I find a lot to admire. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92+pts Vinous Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePavillon de Léoville Poyferré 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spite of the generous ripe fruit, this also has the cool elegance and slightly austere finish of St.-Julien. Considerable intensity without any sense of heaviness make this an impressive example of modern winemaking. 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Classically made, the wine delivers a perfect balanced structure, when tasted blind, it much resembles an Old World fine wine. Complete notes of cedar, pencil shavings and herbs follows through a finish that lasts for minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 months in French Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11% Petit Verdot, 89% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusively imported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 pts Wine Enthusiast, 94 pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drink from 2025 through 2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pedregal” means a rocky place in Spanish, and that is certainly a distinguishing feature of the site. This is a small, hillside vineyard on the lower slopes of eastern Oakville that's planted to 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. During 2008 it was agreed to a long-term lease of this vineyard which gives Ramey Wines a complete control even through any change in ownership. That year, the winery began directly farming the vineyard. Our farming team, headed by Doug Hill, planted this vineyard in 1990 and has farmed it continuously since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReviews:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCo-fermented with 11% Petit Verdot, this is a serious, classically made wine from the generous appellation, Old World in its grippy structure and full embrace of cedar, pencil shavings and dried herb. Clove and peppercorn provide additional spice around a length of firm, integrated tannin and oak, finishing in a sanguine element of meat. - \u003cstrong\u003e95 Pts - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA range of sage, mint and sassafras aromas leads off, followed by alluring raspberry and plum fruit. Shows a lightly mulled edge as all the elements meld together. Maintains a suave feel and lingers seductively on the finish. 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Mint and eucalyptus are clear, tension and grip held through the palate. This has shoulders and swagger to the tannins, pure cassis hit of fruit and some lovely black chocolate and slate overtones along the way. Strays almost to Pauillac in terms of the weight of the tannins, but it's brilliant.\" Decanter, May 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Pts Decanter, May 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Pts Robert Parker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 2029 - 2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChâteau Léoville-Barton, arguably the leading name of the so-called “Wine Geese” estates, has a long and colourful history with deep and enduring ties to Ireland. The story begins with Thomas Barton leaving his Fermanagh home for France in 1722 to build on family business connections. Three years later he created his first wine merchant company in Bordeaux. The company prospered but Thomas Barton refused to buy any vineyards owing to a French law which meant that all property owned by foreigners would revert to the French crown on their death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndeed, after the family had endured some difficult times, it fell to his grandson, Hugh Barton, to buy the vineyards that carry the family name to this day. In 1821 he bought Château Langoa and, five years later, a plot from the Léoville domaine, which he subsequently renamed Léoville Barton. In 1835 he bought land in Co Kildare upon which he built Straffan House (now the K Club), which would serve as the family home for the following generations and in which Anthony Barton, the current owner of the vineyards in Bordeaux, was born in 1930. He had inherited the vineyards from his uncle, Ronald Barton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, Anthony’s daughter, Lilian Barton Sartorius, the ninth generation, has in turn taken over from her father, helped by her two children Mélanie and Damien. Although only a second growth, according to the 1855 Classification, Léoville Barton has long been considered one of the most outstanding and consistent estates in Bordeaux and one held in great affection by critics and aficionados alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Leoville Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42994054791299,"sku":"112963","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/leoville-barton-2019-red-wine-france-whelehans-wines.jpg?v=1704804743"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-poyferre-2017-dublin","title":"Château Léoville Poyferré, 2017","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLegendary Saint-Julien\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"“Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Léoville Poyferré needs a little coaxing to reveal pretty scents of violets, Black Forest cake and blueberry preserves with hints of raspberry leaves, roses, cigar box and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, the palate has a quiet intensity with loads of subtle layers and a well-poised frame of soft, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and refreshing”. Lisa Perrotti-Brown – The Wine Advocate 94+ points ( Tasted March 2020)  “Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Léoville Poyferré needs a little coaxing to reveal pretty scents of violets, Black Forest cake and blueberry preserves with hints of raspberry leaves, roses, cigar box and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, the palate has a quiet intensity with loads of subtle layers and a well-poised frame of soft, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and refreshing”. Lisa Perrotti-Brown – The Wine Advocate 94+ points ( Tasted March 2020)\\n\\n-        “Glowing deep crimson. Ripe and glamorous. Not overdone. Rather sweet with silky tannins. Less obvious acidity than the Langoa 2017. Very seductive, and fully ripe. (Lots of work in the vineyard?) 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Medium-bodied, the palate has a quiet intensity with loads of subtle layers and a well-poised frame of soft, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and refreshing”. Lisa Perrotti-Brown – The Wine Advocate 94+ points ( Tasted March 2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- “Glowing deep crimson. Ripe and glamorous. Not overdone. Rather sweet with silky tannins. Less obvious acidity than the Langoa 2017. Very seductive, and fully ripe. (Lots of work in the vineyard?) Appetising and long.” Jancis Robinson 17.5\/20 points ( Tasted October 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"- Vinum Wine Magazine 18\/20 points ( Tasted September 2020) - Wine Enthusiast 95 points ( Tasted March 2020)\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15107,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":3880506},\"15\":\"\\\"EB Garamond\\\"\",\"16\":11}'\u003e Vinum Wine Magazine 18\/20 points ( Tasted September 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"- Vinum Wine Magazine 18\/20 points ( Tasted September 2020) - Wine Enthusiast 95 points ( Tasted March 2020)\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15107,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":3880506},\"15\":\"\\\"EB Garamond\\\"\",\"16\":11}'\u003e Wine Enthusiast 95 points ( Tasted March 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"- Vinum Wine Magazine 18\/20 points ( Tasted September 2020) - Wine Enthusiast 95 points ( Tasted March 2020)\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15107,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":3880506},\"15\":\"\\\"EB Garamond\\\"\",\"16\":11}'\u003eJancis Robinson 17.5\/20 points ( Tasted October 2019)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"- Vinum Wine Magazine 18\/20 points ( Tasted September 2020) - Wine Enthusiast 95 points ( Tasted March 2020)\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15107,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":3880506},\"15\":\"\\\"EB Garamond\\\"\",\"16\":11}'\u003eThe Wine Advocate 94+ points ( Tasted March 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beef Wellington, Roast Pork, Roast beef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eNow to 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Léoville Poyferré was originally part of the Leoville estate in St. Julien where vineyards date back to 1653. The estate, by then 200 hectares, was divided in 1840 upon the death of Alexandre de Gasq and his son Pierre inherited a share which became Ch. Léoville Las Cases and his daughter Jeanne’s and it eventually became called Leoville Poyferre. Today the estate has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 1920 and is currently managed by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier. She took over from her uncle Didier in 2017 when he retired. Under his stewardship since 1979 the vineyards and winery were radically modernised under the guidance of legendary consultant Émile Peynaud and later Michelle Rolland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards were replanted and expanded as unused land was planted and the winery was revamped with temperature controlled stainless steel vats of various sizes. The Chateau has been one of the most consistently high-quality producers over the last two decades or so in a modern style, generally with lush fruits of great purity and concentration, notably cassis plus the appellations signature tobacco spice like aromatics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout 20,000 cases of the grand vin are produced annually from 80 ha of vineyards planted with 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 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This will be long lived\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e-William Kelley, January 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru has a potent nose: think of grandmother's potpourri you smelled in her old house. It almost overwhelms that red fruit behind it. The palate is well-balanced with pure red cherry, wild strawberry, and finely-knit tannins. It’s one of the more elegant Cortons tasted with a touch of piquancy on the finish. Delightful. 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Fragrant nose with notes of dark fruit and spice. Sumptuous palate, the fruit full and suave, the tannins firm but fine and integrated. Real depth and concentration. Powerful and long on the finish. 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Purchased by the Drouillard family in 1728 by which it then came through marriage to the Lynch family who had moved from Galway to Bordeaux in the sixteenth century. Renowned for its powerful, age-worthy red wines. Owned by the Cazes family, its wines are celebrated for their rich structure, dark fruit flavours, and refined tannins, making Lynch-Bages a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pauillac\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Pauillac Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54706165776728,"sku":"114437","price":229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chateau-lynch-bages-2022-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1750157984"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-bolgheri-superiore-2021","title":"\"Ornellaia\", Bolgheri Superiore, 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntense, Fresh and Vertical, Legendary Bolgheri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDespite the warm growing season, Ornellaia 2021 feels less dense and muscular than vintages of old, offering pretty floral and wild herb perfumes alongside ripe red and black fruit scents. It's intense, fresh and vertical in character, with fine, ripe, round tannins that seem to be a trademark of the vintage – it's a gorgeous, breezy iteration of the Bolgheri benchmark that is already drinking well\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Decanter Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 18 months in French oak (70% new)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBend of Cabernet Sauvignon ( 53%) , Merlot and Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter 97\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker 96\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJancis Robinson 18\/20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 99\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2045\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSuperb with grilled steak, lamb chops, or roasted beef. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnellaia is a prestigious Italian winery located in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Renowned for its Bordeaux-style blends, particularly the iconic Ornellaia and Le Serre Nuove, the estate combines tradition, innovation, and meticulous craftsmanship. Founded in 1981, it has become a symbol of elegance and excellence in Italian winemaking, set against the scenic backdrop of the Tuscan coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/bolgheri\"\u003eBrowse our Bolgheri Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ornellaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855162560856,"sku":"114459","price":269.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/ornellaia-bolgheri-superiore-2021-whelehans-wines-dublin-wineshop.jpg?v=1749130785"},{"product_id":"2022-marchesi-antinori-tignanello","title":"Marchesi Antinori, Tignanello, 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Mid-Weight and nicely Balanced Tignanello\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Tignanello is such an elegant, poised wine. Brisk acids cut through a core of red Sangiovese fruit. Crushed flowers, mint, cinnamon, rose petal and a kiss of French oak appear later, adding notable brightness. The 2022 is a decidedly mid-weight Tignanello, but all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Tignanello saw rain episodes at the end of the season, like most properties, but steep, well-draining hillsides were a clear advantage\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Vious 95\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 months in French and Hungarian oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now to 2042\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:7px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eIt \u003cspan data-huuid=\"5079527056119912265\"\u003epairs well with \u003cspan\u003ecold cuts and salami, lamb, sliced beef, spicy cheese, pasta with meat sauce, meat and game stew, Florentina steak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:7px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5079527056119911858\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"668f7ae2-0f7b-4564-bd78-402d0522310a\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e | 🌡️ Serve \u003cspan\u003ebetween 18 and 20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:527\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTignanello is produced by Antinori , a prestigious Italian winery in Tuscany. Established in the 14th century, the Antinori family has a long legacy in winemaking. Tignanello, a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, revolutionized Italian wines by introducing non-traditional grape varieties. It’s celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and aging potential, symbolizing the excellence of Tuscan winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/toscana-igt\"\u003eBrowse our Tuscany Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marchesi Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54983434830168,"sku":"114479","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/marchesi-antinori-tignanello-2022-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1752058966"},{"product_id":"2022-marchesi-antinori-castello-della-sala-cervaro-della-sala","title":"2023 Marchesi Antinori, Castello della Sala, Cervaro della Sala","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant \u0026amp; fresh Burgundian Style Chardonnay from Umbria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCervaro della Sala 2022 is a light straw yellow in color with greenish hues. The nose presents slight smoky notes of cedar and flint followed by floral hints of Spanish broom and mimosa blossoms. The palate is vibrant, fresh characterized by notes of vanilla, lemon butter and small pastries. Cervaro della Sala has outstanding aging potential but can be enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Attractive nose of ripe mangoes, pineapple and grilled lemons with some toasty, nutty notes and hints of smoky minerality. Cardamom and pie crust, too. It’s full-bodied, nervy and juicy, with bright acidity and savoury nuances. It’s layered and long and it builds up on the palate, with vibrant, spicy notes of candied ginger, dried lemons and bitter citrus peel. Truly the Montrachet of Italy. Drink or hold\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker: 94\/100 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling: 98 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 5 months in oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink through 2032\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:7px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eIt \u003cspan data-huuid=\"5079527056119912265\"\u003epairs well with \u003cspan\u003epoultry in sauce, veal, lobster, grilled or fried seafood, and various cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:7px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5079527056119911858\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cid=\"668f7ae2-0f7b-4564-bd78-402d0522310a\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e | 🌡️ Serve \u003cspan\u003ebetween 12°C and 14°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:527\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuscany is famous for its red wines so when Marchese Niccolò Antinori, father of Piero, the current chairman of the company, decided to make a great white wine, he looked to Umbria and bought the Castello della Sale property. This wine was one of the first Italian wines to have malolactic fermentation and ageing take place in barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-expensive-rare-fine-wines-ireland\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Fine Wine Cellar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54983699136856,"sku":"114483","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/antinori-castello-della-sala-cervaro-della-sala-2022-whelehans-wines-dublin.jpg?v=1752071374"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-2020","title":"Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb Lynch Bages -  Profound yet thoroughly approachable\u003c\/span\u003e | Grand Cru Classé \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eOne of my favourite wines of the vintage, this is a wonderful example of high-definition winemaking while still offering plenty of Pauillac swagger. It smells dark and slightly savoury, full of black fruit and toasted aromas. Bright and lively on the palate with clarity and precision to the berry fruit, shining and clear with juicy, mouthwatering acidity—so much energy in the glass. Chalky, graphite-laced tannins fill the mouth, giving structure and clear terroir markers with a lingering minerality on the finish. Perfectly weighted with incredible delectability and drinkability. Persistent with a long finish. Superb effort\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (31%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | 98\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker | 95+\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | 99\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged 18 months in French oak (75%new)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now through 2055\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePairs exceptionally well with red meats, especially grilled or roasted, and aged cheeses |  🌡️ Serve \u003cspan\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18°C \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a heavy, rain-soaked winter, a mild spring gave the vines an early start. Even with a cool, rainy spell in late April, the growing season remained three weeks ahead of schedule. Favorable weather in May led to a perfectly even flowering. Summer brought dry, sunny days and cool nights, creating ideal ripening conditions. A few mid-August storms gave the vines a welcome drink, and the prevailing hot, dry weather ultimately resulted in a harvest of small, highly concentrated berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages is a prestigious Bordeaux winery located in Pauillac, classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Médoc Classification. Purchased by the Drouillard family in 1728 by which it then came through marriage to the Lynch family who had moved from Galway to Bordeaux in the sixteenth century. Renowned for its powerful, age-worthy red wines. Owned by the Cazes family, its wines are celebrated for their rich structure, dark fruit flavours, and refined tannins, making Lynch-Bages a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/pauillac\"\u003eBrowse our Pauillac Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037317349720,"sku":"114507","price":194.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chateau-lynch-bages-2018-pauillac-whelehans-wines-dublin-online-winestore.jpg?v=1778666438"},{"product_id":"2020-leeuwin-estate-art-series-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Leeuwin Estate, \"Art Series\", Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Cabernet Sauvignon defined by structure, sweet fruit, and succulent acidity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row review__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe red variety that put Margaret River on the map, this is a still-young, polished bottling that's structured for a marathon, not a sprint. Showing a cool edge from its southern locale, there are notes of red currant, savory herbs, pencil lead, flowery soap and a lick of chocolatey oak. Lifted acidity, well-tucked oak, tangy fruit and fine-grained tannin make for a sculpted, powerful palate. There's lots of life left here\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Enthusiast | 95 Pts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Advocate | 97 Pts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal now through 2040\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with grilled lamb chops with rosemary, a classic dry-aged ribeye, or slow-roasted venison with a forest berry reduction. The wine's vibrant profile also suits duck breast with a cherry glaze, wagyu beef sliders, or a hearty portobello mushroom steak topped with melted blue cheese. For simpler accompaniments, try a selection of aged cloth-bound cheddar, braised beef short ribs, or a rich lentil and walnut roast \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cornerstone of Western Australia’s iconic Margaret River, Leeuwin Estate represents the pinnacle of Australian winemaking. Established in 1973 by Denis and Tricia Horgan - under the early mentorship of the legendary Robert Mondavi - the estate catapulted to global fame when its \"Art Series\" Chardonnay was named one of the world's finest by Decanter Magazine in 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Art Series” represents Leeuwin’s most opulent \u0026amp; age worthy wines from each vintage. They are identified with paintings commissioned from leading contemporary Australian artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leeuwin-estate\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Leeuwin Estate Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leeuwin Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55501770719576,"sku":"114704","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/leeuwin-estate-art-series-2020-cabernet-sauvignon-whelehans-wines-buy-wine-online.jpg?v=1777556145"},{"product_id":"2019-opus-one","title":"Opus One, 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Balanced Opus One Defined by Satin Texture and Elegant Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Opus One 2019 has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, black currant, and dried rose petals, accentuated by mineral undertones. Fine-grained tannins frame the creamy, satiny texture. The freshness and soft glow of acidity create a subtle tension with dark fruit flavours, savoury herbs, espresso, and cocoa. A delicate dark chocolate bitterness lingers on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlend of \u003cspan\u003e78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 19 months in new French oak with 22 days of skin contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker | 99Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling | 99Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter | 98 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eNow through 2044 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eExceptional pairing for luxurious, slow-cooked meats, particularly a perfectly roasted rack of lamb or herb-crusted prime rib served simply to let the meat's quality shine. Alternatively, the savoury complexity is beautifully matched by an oven-roasted duck breast with cherry reduction, or a hearty, high-quality vegetarian dish featuring truffles or deeply caramelised wild mushrooms \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at a room temperature, around \u003cstrong\u003e18ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpus One\u003c\/strong\u003e is the realised dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together, the founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. This singular mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e2019 growing season saw abundant spring rains, nearly double the annual average, which saturated the soil and provided ample water. The first signs of budbreak were observed in the vineyard on March 27th, a full 15 days later than usual. This delay led to later bloom and veraison. However, warmer temperatures toward the end of summer accelerated the fruit’s development and maturity. Picking began on September 10th, a couple of days earlier than average. Harvest lasted four weeks, and activity in the cellar proceeded at a calm and steady pace\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-expensive-rare-fine-wines-ireland\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Fine Wine Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55945748021592,"sku":"300070","price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/opus-one-2019-whelehans-wines-dublin-online-winestore.jpg?v=1762855408"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-jean-louis-chavy-puligny-montrachet","title":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy, Puligny-Montrachet, 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA generous and rich Puligny-Montrachet that carries the opulent soul of a Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Puligny is rich and generous, offering a succulent texture balanced by a bright, lingering finish. It’s an approachable and elegant wine that drinks beautifully now but certainly has the structure to age. On the palate, expect layers of white peach and citrus combined with subtle notes of toasted nuts and baked bread, all underpinned by that classic Puligny minerality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100 % Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 11 months in oak barrel - 15-20% new barrels, followed by 7 months in stainless-steel tanks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2028\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicious with creamy wild mushroom risotto, grilled langoustines with garlic butter, or veal medallions in a light chardonnay reduction. Roasted turbot with a hollandaise sauce, herb-crusted sweetbreads, or a rich seafood chowder. \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve slightly chilled, around  \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chavy family have been in Puligny-Montrachet for almost 200 years. When their father, Gerard, passed on the vineyards, Alain and Jean-Louis split their inheritance in two. They've both very quickly carved their own way in this prestigious region, and Jean-Louis' style is a restrained use of oak and old vines.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puligny-montrachet\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Puligny-Montrachet Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chavy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301684457816,"sku":"700000","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/jean-louis-chavy-puligny-montrachet-2023-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1770810110"},{"product_id":"2017-paul-jaboulet-aine-hermitage-la-chapelle","title":"Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Hermitage \"La Chapelle\", 2017","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the legendary wines of the world, Hermitage \"La Chapelle\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eReminiscent of the legendary 2009, the 2017 La Chapelle is an absolute knockout. It’s a massive, opulent wine defined by layers of smoked black fruit, scorched earth, graphite, and a subtle, savory meatiness. This is a 'monster' of a Hermitage - full-bodied, incredibly deep, and so seductive that it’s already hard to resist. While it’s drinking beautifully now, it has the bones to evolve for 30 years or more. Only 2,000 cases were made; if you love Syrah, this belongs in your cellar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom plots: Le Méal (50%), Les Bessards (25%), and Rocoules (25%) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged in 15% new oak, with the balance in once-used, twice-used, and older barrels and demi-muids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | 98\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 mui-style-akttge\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker | 98\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Food match: Roast\"\u003eAt its best between 10-25 years of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect with \u003cspan\u003egrilled beef, lamb, duck, and game like venison or pheasant\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound \u003cstrong\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eThe story of Hermitage began in 1224 with the knight Gaspard de Sterimberg. Wounded in the Albigensian Crusade, he sought peace on these sun-drenched hillsides, founding a hermitage that would eventually give the world one of its greatest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"\u003eThis particular cuvée is a \"best-of\" selection from the most stunning plots in the west of the appellation. We’re talking serious old-vine pedigree here - vines ranging from 40 to 95 years old, hand-trained on stakes across a complex mosaic of terroirs. It’s this diversity of soil that creates the signature, multidimensional style of this exceptional wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Jaboulet-Aîné, was founded in 1834 in Tain L'Hermitage. The renowned oenologist and winemaker, Caroline Frey, has been running this illustrious house, owned by the Frey family, since 2006. Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné watches over 125 hectares of vines that spread over exceptional appellations such as Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage have been managed using biodynamic practices since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/northern-rhone\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Northern Rhône Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Jaboulet Aine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355655352664,"sku":"114864","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/paul-jaboulet-aine-la-chapelle-hermitage-2017-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1770734066"},{"product_id":"chateau-latour-2016","title":"Château Latour, 2016","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Growth Excellence: The 2016 Masterpiece from Pauillac’s Premier Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am dreaming as I smell this wine, perfectly ripe cabernet sauvignon with currants, tobacco and fresh mint. Orange blossoms too. This amazing nose is so complex. Medium- to full-bodied, this has has perfectly integrated tannins that you don't feel but know are there, elevating the wine to another level. It's very drinkable because of its stellar balance, yet the tannic tension gives it energy and seamless texture. A benchmark Latour that reminds me of the 1982 in many ways. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eMuscular, intense, maintains the estate signature as do its fellow Pauillac First Growths Mouton and Lafite. Less generous perhaps at Latour, you feel the walls and floor, pulsating, intense and with intent. Still a baby, but as it opens there are cutaways of fragrant roses and fennel, alongside wild blackberry, hawthorn, blackcurrant, cola, juicy pomegranate, dried cranberry, cocoa bean, cold ash and a ton of bitter black chocolate. Love it. Hélène Genin technical director, Eric Boissenot consultant, and at this point Latour was farming entirely organically and biodynamically, with organic certification coming in 2018. 100% new oak for ageing\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegular readers will know that I don’t scatter 100 point scores like confetti, but this is worth every one of them and is the wine of the vintage. Violet, green herb and blueberry notes are framed by sensuous tannins, deftly integrated new oak and a finish that lasts for a minute or more. A stunning wine. 2030-45\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e-Tim Atkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery deep shaded garnet with strong purple notes. Looks so much more youthful than the other firsts! Exotic nose that almost suggests Mouton’s exoticism! But there are iron filings underneath too. And so much power and youth! By far the most youthful of the 2016s and still with some tannin but with sufficient fruit, too. Should age beautifully. But definitely needs food!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e-Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of 92.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.1% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling | 100 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson | 100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin | 100 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | 19.5 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink 2023-2060\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect with a roasted lamb, roasted beef and aged hard cheeses such as C\u003cspan\u003eantal or Saint-Nectaire\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Serve at room temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18ºC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eChâteau Latour\u003cspan\u003e is one of Bordeaux’s legendary First Growths, famed for producing some of \u003c\/span\u003ePauillac's\u003cspan\u003e most powerful and long-lived wines. With roots stretching back to the 14th century and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence today, Latour stands as a benchmark of Left Bank \u003c\/span\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003cspan\u003e, combining strength, precision, and remarkable ageing potential. \u003c\/span\u003eCrafted exclusively from 60-year-old \"vieilles vignes\" within the Enclos, the Grand Vin of Château Latour is a testament to its land. Prestigious parcels - including Pièce de Château, Sarmentier, and Gravettes - define the wine’s signature character and ensure its consistent excellence year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-expensive-rare-fine-wines-ireland\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eExplore our Fine Wine Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56959747424600,"sku":"700108","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chateau-latour-grand-vin-2016-whelehans-wines-dublin-online-store.jpg?v=1774868629"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/fine-rare-wines.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}