BOND BLOG

James Bond A View to a Kill premiered in Ireland 40 years ago this month. If that makes you feel old, just watch the movie and see how old Roger Moore looks in what was mercilessly his last outing as Bond...

James Bond A View to a Kill premiered in Ireland 40 years ago this month. If that makes you feel old, just watch the movie and see how old Roger Moore looks in what was mercilessly his last outing as Bond...

Made exclusively with vines that belong to Chateau Angelus, the aim here is to convey the estate’s explosive style, with all of the robust depth and intensity, without the eye watering price tag, or the time required to get it...

HALF BOTTLE 375MLI loved the 2019 Château Latour-Martillac, and I under-rated it from barrel. Revealing a dense ruby/plum color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherry, smoked tobacco, gravely earth, and chocolate, it hits the palate with...

HALF BOTTLE 375MLMelanie Barton has now been in charge at Mauvesin-Barton for 10 years, and there is a real feeling of the wine having found its voice - a gentle, fruit-forward Moulis with finesse if not a huge amount of...

HALF BOTTLE 375MLWith nearly 25% Petit Verdot in the blend, this wine has weight and powerful tannins that are tempered by the quality of fruit. Juiciness gives a fresh lift at the end. Drink from 2027. 93 POINTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST

HALF BOTTLE 375MLThis mainly Merlot wine is bright with a plump structure and ripe tannins. It is full, but balanced with fruit and acidity. Drink this generous wine from 2027. 91 POINTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST

HALF BOTTLE 375MLA very good delivery from this challenging vintage. Subtle minty oak spices to the fresh blue and red fruit. Currants, fine herbs, graphite and chili chocolate. Tight, vertical tannins give more gravity and density to the otherwise medium-bodied...

HALF BOTTLE 375MLMade exclusively with vines that belong to Chateau Angelus, the aim here is to convey the estate’s explosive style, with all of the robust depth and intensity, without the eye watering price tag, or the time required to...