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Always a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, Au Paradis is raised in a classically Bordeaux style, spending 18 months in French oak before being bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2011 was characterised by a wet winter and spring followed by a long Indian summer providing just the heat needed for prolonged ripening. While quantity in 2011 was low, the vintage exhibits grace through bright fruit, good intensity and elegant structure. Deep, dense ruby in colour, the 2011 Au Paradis offers stunning notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, chocolate, liquorice, cloves and cinnamon. In the mouth, the velvety texture is loaded with cassis, game, black cherry liqueur and plum eau-de-vie. Round, refined, complex and meaty with incredible length, the 2011 Au Paradis will continue to age gracefully for three decades or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PMW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269909164407,"sku":"U100101114","price":1411.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/peter-michael-au-paradis-cabernet-sauvignon_e678decc-ad89-480c-8dbc-7fa84847aa42.jpg?v=1764339377"},{"product_id":"2011-pmw-les-pavots-cab-blend-0-75l","title":"2011 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots Cabernet Blend 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first vineyard to be planted on the Knights Valley Estate, Les Pavot ('The Poppies') remains the signature wine of Peter Michael. Spanning 49 acres, Les Pavots ascends to an elevation of nearly 1,400 feet. Merlot and Cabernet Franc grow on the cool upper slopes, with Cabernet Sauvignon in the warmer sections just below. Always a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux Blend, the distinctive aromas of this exceptional wine clearly display the hillside terroir. Hand-harvested, vinified with meticulous care and aged for 18months in French oak, this stunning wine can stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best estates of the old world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2011 was characterised by a wet winter and spring followed by a long Indian summer providing just the heat needed for prolonged ripening. While quantity in 2011 was low, the vintage exhibits grace through bright fruit, good intensity and elegant structure. 2011 Les Pavots reveals an intense bouquet of strawberry, black truffle oil and blackberry, with nuances of cedar, cacao, cigar box, black tea, graphite, a stylish ‘garrigue’ touch, forest floor and cloves. Extremely full-bodied, the mouth feel is dense and round, with a mineral background and ample elegant tannins leading to a long finish. The 2011 Les Pavots will age gracefully for two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PMW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269921681783,"sku":"U100120112","price":272.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/peter-michael-les-pavots-bordeaux-red-blend_511c1817-4cd6-4731-a970-b4a27e732934.jpg?v=1764339473"},{"product_id":"2011-pmw-les-pavots-cab-blend-0-75l-d","title":"2011 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots Cabernet Blend 0.75L Ex-Cellar","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThe 2011 vintage of Les Pavots represents a more classical and restrained expression of Peter Michael’s flagship Cabernet blend, shaped by a cooler growing season that favoured balance, freshness and aromatic complexity. The year produced wines of finesse rather than sheer power, offering structure and longevity with a distinctly elegant profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eLes Pavots is sourced from Peter Michael’s estate vineyards in Knights Valley, Sonoma County, where varied elevations, exposures and soils contribute to the blend’s depth and nuance. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone, complemented by supporting Bordeaux varieties that add mid-palate richness, aromatic lift and refined tannin structure. Careful vineyard selection and meticulous élevage result in a wine that reflects both site and season with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eNow entering maturity, the 2011 Les Pavots shows layered complexity and composure. The palate is structured yet supple, with resolved tannins supporting dark fruit, savoury nuances and subtle secondary character. The cooler vintage lends freshness and precision, giving the wine a poised, harmonious finish and a sense of classical proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eThis Ex-Cellar bottle originates from long-term professional storage at The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury (UK). Presentation is consistent with extended cellar ageing. The wine is well placed for near-term enjoyment while retaining sufficient structure to continue evolving gracefully over the coming years, making it a compelling choice for collectors seeking a mature expression of this iconic wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PMW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269922074999,"sku":"U100120112D","price":233.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/peter-michael-les-pavots-bordeaux-red-blend_1119fc01-ecae-4125-b1c3-db7526319e44.jpg?v=1764339473"},{"product_id":"2011-knights-bridge-beckstoffer-dr-crane-vineyard-cab-sauv-0-75l","title":"2011 Knight's Bridge Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75L","description":"","brand":"Knight's Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269963231607,"sku":"U103901112","price":161.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"2011-knights-bridge-pont-de-chevalier-cab-sauv-0-75l","title":"2011 Knight's Bridge Pont de Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eHints of raspberry, violet candy, baked plums and smoked meats invite you to savor the aromas. 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The intense and complex bouquet is a mix of red cherry and blackberry, underlined with mineral notes, licorice, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of blackcurrant. The palate is full-bodied, with a richly tannic yet round frame leading to a long, seamless and elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56269977551223,"sku":"U105205112","price":303.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/7759\/6994\/files\/morlet-estate-cabernet-sauvignon_lroxio_a19ab241-1288-41fb-b458-9b8b4431ba84.jpg?v=1764339863"},{"product_id":"2011-morlet-family-wines-mon-chevalier-cab-sauv-0-75l","title":"2011 Morlet Family Wines Mon Chevalier' Cabernet Sauvignon 0.75L","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated on the foothills of Knights Valley, and comprised of rocky and loamy clay Red Hills soil, the Mon Chevalier vineyard benefits from its proximity to Mount St. Helena, whose warm and windy climate is ideal for the long ripening of red Bordeaux varietals.  Handcrafted using classical winemaking techniques, this special wine is dedicated to Luc’s son, Paul Morlet.  Dark red with a hue of purple, the wine has an intense, complex bouquet of red, black and blueberries intermixed with notes of graphite, wet river rock, licorice, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of lavender. Full-bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a richly tannic yet round frame and a great intensity. The hillside tannins and classical aromatic complexity create a harmonious ensemble leading to a very long finish. 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Full-bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a creamy texture and a great intensity. The luscious tannins, the intense aromatic complexity and its opulence create a flamboyant yet harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long, complex and smooth finish. This ‘ne plus ultra’ will age gracefully for decades.\nPassionnément “possesses terrific concentration, full-bodied power and a stunning, multidimensional mouthfeel and finish. This exceptional wine should drink well for 30+ years.”\nRobert M. 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