An M&S moment ...Magic Burg, Special price

Please look at the scores, then the comments and finally the prices.  You can be the judge. Then make your call.

We selected four excellent names from four different uppercut appellations, to make up an exceptional value 6-pack.   It is filled with smart red Burgundy already aged for 8 long years.

VINTAGE 2018

Tim Atkin MW - There are whispers that Burgundy 2018 could become one of the region's all-time great vintages; the best reds are outstanding.

Fine & Rare - utterly stunning, profound wines. What particularly struck me about the 2018s when handled well, was an additional level of viscosity on the mid palate. A richness in texture that beautifully marries the fragrantly perfumed and fresh attack on entry and the lingering mineral salinity on the finish.

Jasper Morris MW -  The most successful 2018 reds hit heights only found in the greatest vintages. The best wines are superlative, ripe in flavour and tannins, adequate in acidity, with a feeling of freshness superior to the analysis of the acids, and balanced in alcohol.

Today’s 6-pack offer:  Includes two bottles of the Faiveley and Tissier beauties, then single bottles of both the two, very fine Camille Giroud’s.  Showing beautifully today, they can happily spend a few additional year in-cellar.  The attached notes provide full info.

• Camille Giroud 1 Cru Croix Moines. Maranges 2018

Cellartracker 24 - The wine comes from 70-year-old vines, situated in the locality of Dezize-lès-Maranges, and South of the climate known as La Fussière. Facing South, at an altitude of 370 metres and on a steep slope, ranging from 11 to 26 %, they are planted in a soil of altered scree of crinoidal limestone with whole segments of cliffs, on blue and black marls, guiding the circulation of ground water.  There is a feeling of freshness in the bright and lifted red-berry fruit, matched on the palate by a plush texture, crunchy tannins and a chalky finish. A friendly and happy expression of Maranges. Drink 2024 - 2030+.  94+                               

• Charlopin Tissier Les Longeroies. Marsannay 2018

CT 2022 - A magical Marsannay Longeroies. As Yann says, “The sunny side of Longeroies and the very best part of the vineyard.”   Robust dark ripe cherry with a pronounced smoky meaty character. Full bodied for a burgundy, but maintains balance with excellent structure and adequate acidity. Could easily be mistaken for a Gevrey. Intoxicating nose of dark ripe cherries... Concentrated, ripe sappy red cherries, delicious!!  94/100 

•  Faiveley ‘Monopole’ Village La Framboisière.  Mercury  2018.

 Wine Gang - There is lot of depth here, and the rich tannins will ensure a long life.  Lovely, rich, intense expression opening in the glass with aromas of red cherries, raspberries, cassis and vanilla pod spice. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, ample and succulent, with a generous core of ripe wild strawberry fruit, red bramble berries, juicy bright acids and fine-grained polished tannins texture. A wine that generously over delivers.  92/100   

• Camille Giroud Village. Santenay 2018

Vertvin - The nose is red fruited with fine intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, juicy blackcurrant and wild strawberry. Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of sweet spices follow. The palate offers a beautiful juiciness, a fine racy minerality and bright tension. Cassise, raspberry and cherry associated follow with hints of violet. Tannins are elegant and fine.  93/100                 

Special offer terms:

It’s 5 cases on offer at R7 380 each, with the first two cases available for just R6 800, saving you R580 today only. 

Offer subject to confirmation.  First come first served.  VAT included.  Couriered to your door mid-month for R180 – note the small courier increase (CT area).