<br />MILLESIME Although 2018 started out very dry, with soils parched from the previous year's rainfall deficit, the spring heralded abundant rainfall, and the months between<br />March and June recorded above-average rainfall. Soil water reserves were amply replenished, a good position to support the growth and ripening cycles of the vines. The wet<br />and cool spring and generally unstable weather conditions continued through the summer, leading to a decrease in crop size. Inevitably, the vine's growth cycle was delayed<br />by a few weeks, but a warm and dry August put ripening back on track. The climatic conditions at the beginning of September favoured uniform and complete ripening of the<br />berries with good levels of acidity reflected in the balance of the wines. The yields were very low, but this favoured the high quality that the 2018 wines reveal. THE WINE<br />Produced from grapes from four different vineyards located in the Douro Valley. Abundant spring rains restored soil water levels and ended one of the longest drought periods<br />recorded in the Douro.<br />August and September were very hot and dry, and while this reduced the size of the harvest, it also favoured very good ripening conditions, particularly beneficial for Touriga<br />Franca, a late variety that provided excellent quality and contributed significantly to this LBV. TERROIR Mainly from Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta do Tua vineyards, with<br />contributions from Vila Velha and Vale de Malhadas, two additional properties that regularly contribute to Graham's Late Bottled Vintage blend. UVE Touriga Nacional and<br />Touriga Franca with a small percentage of Sousão, Alicante Bouschet as well as Tinta Amarela and Tinta Barroca. CHARACTERISTICS Alcohol: 20% Baumé: 3.6° pH: 3.55<br />Contains sulphites Total acidity 4.55 g/L (tartaric acidity) TASTING NOTES The aromatic profile of this LBV 2018 is typically Graham, revealing blackcurrant and blackberry<br />with secondary notes of dried mint leaves, eucalyptus and a dusting of liquorice. The purity and freshness of the fruit are remarkable and the characteristic floral notes of<br />cistus (a wild flower that thrives in the Douro) also shine through. The rich, succulent black fruit flavours are bright and fresh, complemented by layers of cocoa, black plum<br />and hints of white pepper.<br />

TYPE: Red wine<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Côtes-du-Rhône<br />VINE: Grenache, Syrah<br />SOIL TYPE: Clayey and calcareous soil.<br />VINIFICATION: The grapes are completely destemmed. Racking lasts about 15 days and favours a good tannic structure.<br />COLOUR: garnet red<br />PERFUME: aromas of red fruits (cherries) and spices (liquorice and pepper)<br />FLAVOUR: wine of great structure. Firm and silky tannins<br />

<br />Surface: 90 hectares<br />« Terroir » (soil): Garonne Gravel<br />Harvest: Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard<br />Ageing: Wooden barrels for 15 months (65% new wood)<br />Blending: 72 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 23 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot<br />Production: 66% of the harvest<br />

<br />Surface: 90 hectares<br />« Terroir » (soil): Garonne Gravel<br />Harvest: Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard<br />Ageing: Wooden barrels for 15 months (65% new wood)<br />Blending: 72 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 23 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot<br />Production: 66% of the harvest<br />

This historic cuvée, produced since the 17th century, is a blend of our different terroirs ranging from Safres to Rounded Pebbles. The terroirs of Safres give it finesse and<br />elegance, while the soil with Rounded Pebbles bring force and structure. It is a blend of 3 major varietals: Grenache noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, but also of all the 13<br />varietals authorised by the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, in smaller proportions.<br />

This cuvée is a tribute to the last Princess Barberini and will delight those who love the Grenache varietal, being made solely with grapes grown in a parcel of Grenache vines<br />over a hundred years old, situated on the slopes leading up to the La Crau plateau, a legendary area in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A large proportion of this wine is aged in vats<br />and the rest in 600-litre barrels called demi-muids. This cuvée is characterised by its great purity and really expresses the vintage and the terroir. In its youth, it offers an<br />intense nose of cocoa and dark-fleshed fruits but, when kept for longer, notes of leather, tobacco and truffle develop to enrich the bouquet. It can be enjoyed between 1 and<br />15 years after the harvest.<br />

The grapes used to make this wine are grown in the stony, limestone and clay terroirs typical of the southern Rhône Valley. It is a blend of three emblematic varietals:<br />Grenache noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. The destemmed grapes are vinified in concrete vats and then aged in concrete and stainless-steel vats for a year. The wine is a<br />beautiful ruby-red colour with an intense nose of red berries and spices. It is supple and generous on the palate with a very fine and elegant tannic structure.<br />

Château LA POINTE 2016<br />General Information<br />Château La Pointe<br />Vintage : 2016<br />Production : 68 000 bottles<br />Merlot 83% - Cabernet Franc 17%<br />Alcohol content : 14°<br />Appellation : Pomerol. Area : Right Bank. Region : Bordeaux.<br />Vineyard and soil type: 23 hectares on small gravel and pebble<br />soils of the Isle river terrace, clayey-gravel and sandy soils over<br />clay or gravel sub-soils.<br />Vinification and ageing: traditional Bordeaux methods.<br />Distribution : through wine merchants of the Place de Bordeaux.<br />Owner : SCE Château La Pointe.<br />General Manager : Eric Monneret.<br />Vine and Wine Consultant : Hubert de Boüard de Laforest.<br />Member of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.<br />

<br />TYPOLOGY Red wine<br /><br />PRODUCTION AREA Coonawarra<br /><br />VINE 100% Shiraz<br /><br />COLOUR Brilliant plum red<br /><br />BOUQUET An assortment of gamey aromas: cured venison, the sweet scent of bresaola and Finocchiona... not forgetting Australian meats such as kangaroo ham.<br />Redcurrant, raspberry, cherry and dried herb crust.<br /><br />TASTE Medium-bodied, well balanced. Appetizing, juicy ... notes of ground black pepper, red spices (Hungarian paprika) and cumin. Traces of oak (cherry) and dusty<br />tannins tending to chalky. Fruits evident, but the savoury attracts more attention (glazed meats, green olives, capers). Yet another manifestation of the aromas and structure<br />of Shiraz obtained from a cooler climate and aging in French oak...all under Penfolds' supervision.<br />

TYPE: Red wine<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Côtes-du-Rhône<br />VINE: Grenache, Syrah<br />SOIL TYPE: Clayey and calcareous soil.<br />VINIFICATION: The grapes are completely destemmed. Racking lasts about 15 days and favours a good tannic structure.<br />COLOUR: garnet red<br />PERFUME: aromas of red fruits (cherries) and spices (liquorice and pepper)<br />FLAVOUR: wine of great structure. Firm and silky tannins<br />

TYPE: Red wine<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Côtes-du-Rhône<br />VINE: Grenache, Syrah<br />SOIL TYPE: Clayey and calcareous soil.<br />VINIFICATION: The grapes are completely destemmed. Racking lasts about 15 days and favours a good tannic structure.<br />COLOUR: garnet red<br />PERFUME: aromas of red fruits (cherries) and spices (liquorice and pepper)<br />FLAVOUR: wine of great structure. Firm and silky tannins<br />

Colour: Ripe cherry color with ruby reflections.<br />Aroma: When you bring the glass to your nose, the wine is expressive, and deep, with hints of red berries, smoky notes, garrigue aromas and a background of sweet<br />spices.<br />Palate: The attack is soft and quickly fills your palate with a great intensity. The velvety and mature tannin beautifully goes along with the generous and voluminous texture.<br />Black fruit such as blueberries and blackcurrants, notes of violet and hints of black pepper, cloves and a tobacco leaf generate complexity and length, surrounded by a good<br />acidity.<br /><br />Food Pairing<br />Starter: Oven candied tomatoes with fresh Cebreiro cheese.<br />Main course: Grilled octopus and sweet potato puree.<br />Dessert: Black forest cake with candied cherries.<br /><br />Serving temperature: 15-16 °C<br />Ageing potential: Up to 20 years<br />Alcohol content: 15%<br />