As Bordeaux En Primeur was on break this week, we wanted to share a nice broad selection of offers.
From Greece, Estate Argyros brings Santorini Assyrtiko to the table in two distinct expressions, the estate-level 2023 and the single-site Cuvee Monsignori 2022, both offering volcanic minerality and world-class precision.
We also have a superb pair of offers from South Africa's Scions of Sinai, back by popular demand after selling through earlier in the year. Both the Gramadoelas Grenache Blanc and the Granietsteen Chenin Blanc 2024 are now in stock for immediate delivery. Tiny production and rising international interest mean these will not hang around.
We had a sell-out offer on Whispering Angel Rose 2025 this week, but don’t fear; we’ll bring another batch in for you. We like to keep the party going…
Rounding things off, a fantastic value discovery from Bordeaux. Ormes de Pez 2016 was the biggest surprise of the Southwold blind tasting earlier this year, earning the same 96-point score from Neal Martin as Mouton Rothschild from the same vintage, at a fraction of the price.
En Primeur next week:
Next week kicks off with A LOT of En Primeur releases again.
Monday sees two good value estates, Giscours and Grand Puy Lacoste (a massive overachiever this year)
Tuesday we have Pichon Comtesse Lalande, La Mission & La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion
Wednesday, we have Mouton Rothschild, Haut-Bailly, and Brane-Cantenc (another overperformer for the price).
Thursday - Carmes Haut-Brion, which we can’t recommend enough.
We wish you a nice weekend and hope you are popping the corks of some nice bottles!
The Fine Wine Library Team
