695. Château Laville, Sauternes, 2001 
694. Château Sociando-Mallet, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc, 2001 
693. Mas Amiel, Prestige 15 Ans d’Age Maury, NV (2006) 
692. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado Sherry, NV (2012) 
691. Equipo Navazos, I Think Saca de Abril de 2012 En Rama Manzanilla Sherry, NV (2012) 
690. Château Lascombes, Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux, 2004 
£14.50; 13.5%
Definitely like Aglianico del Vulture. This was good to very good, though at the peak of its existence, and slightly overoaked. Medium garnet with a hint of bricking at the rim. Baked bricks, earth and coal smoke (volcanoes!). Chocolate / cocoa dusting, with hints of coconut and vanilla, over base plum and cherry fruit. Silky, with fresh acidity and a touch of smoky grip at the finish. Smoke-licked, sour cherry, juicy fruit, but spiced too. Quite complex. A little more life left here, but definitely peaking.
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