Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge, Domaine Comte Armand 2019 vs Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £45.00 | £45.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Comte Armand | Mollydooker |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge, Domaine Comte Armand 2019
The 2019 Domaine Comte Armand Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge is a stunner, exhibiting aromas of dark fruits, spices, and earthy undertones. A powerful yet refined palate, layered with ripe black cherry, blackcurrant, and blueberry lifted by subtle spice and a hint of candied orange peel on the finish. Under the leadership of talented winemakers like Benjamin Leroux and now Paul Zinetti, Domaine Comte Armand emphasises minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar. Hand-harvesting, natural fermentations, and careful oak aging create wines that balance power, elegance, and precision, with remarkable aging potential and complexity. The appellation’s grandest domaine, Comte Armand regularly feature as one of the Top 10 Côte de Beaune Red Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy Special Reports.
Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This Mollydooker is named after Sarah and Sparky's daughter Holly, this Cabernet showcases the best of McLaren Vale Cabernet. Vibrant yet elegant, it opens with juicy red berries and subtle exotic spice. The palate delivers a spectrum of fruit flavours with mocha notes and a toasty, savoury finish. Delicate tannins allow the fruit to shine, making it beautifully balanced and approachable. Vineyard & Terroir Grapes sourced from prime McLaren Vale sites, hand-selected for quality and concentration. Winemaking Barrel fermented and matured in 79% American oak and 21% French oak (50% new, 50% 1-year-old), with malolactic fermentation enhancing structure and richness. Tasting Notes Red berries, exotic spice, mocha, toasty, savoury, balanced, elegant tannins. Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing Perfect with roast lamb, grilled beef, or rich mushroom dishes. Awards Wine Spectator: 90 pts
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