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Excusive bottling for Australia, 16.5% ABV, Jerez de la Frontera.The Equipo Navazos PX Gran Solera is the result of ageing the pure, very sweet, fortified must of Pedro Ximénez raisins—harvested from vineyards located in the towns of Montalbán, Montemayor and Puente Genil (around Montilla)—for an average of 20+ years, \"... or maybe even 25 years, the solera system hardly allows us to be more precise,\" says Jesús. It comes from a solera of 22 casks located in one of the finest bodegas at Jerez de la Frontera. Here it has been aged in a typical Jerezano style (such as La Bota #36), that is, in casks filled only up to 5\/6 of their capacity. This Jerezano method results in a less fruity, earthier, savoury and complex style of PX. The source solera has come to be identified as \"Solera Pedro Ximénez NO\" and has never been bottled before. 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Humberto Jardim at H\u0026amp;H has been leading the trend and the Verdelho is such an elegant glass. Again, the trademark of the grape is its ability to retain its fruitiness even with age. Gentle spices, some nutmeg, lime peel, smoky oak and sugar cane syrup. Quite a complex sniff. Let’s gear up! The taste is even better with subtle notes from the oak aging; vanilla, tobacco and walnuts. Then the freshness, the acidity which masks the sweetness. Dust, smoke and walnuts. A dash of ground coffee. Pears in syrup. Long, lingering aftertaste.The H\u0026amp;H Verdelho is of such quality that I’ve actually tasted some vintage wines not reaching the same standard. But then again; Madeira has never been better than it is today. Remember that when staring yourself blind on age sometimes. Don’t forget to pick up wines like the 20 Years Old Verdelho. Otherwise there’s a risk the trend will fall into oblivion and not being produced any longer. Believe me, you don’t want that to happen. 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In the glass, the 1970 is a bright amber colour, with gold flecks and  viscous tears. Powerful aromas of roasted coffee, cinnamon biscuits, tobacco and cocoa emanate forth, followed by a balanced, open and powerful palate rich in spice, toast and rancio notes. A harmonious and distinguished Armaganac is on offer here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Laballe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299328262382,"sku":"16631-700","price":475.92,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/860158f3-c0d1-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_16631-700.jpg?v=1680486781"},{"product_id":"chateau-laballe-bas-armagnac-1973","title":"Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe great spirit of Gascony has been made in this part of south-west France for at least seven centuries, predating Cognac—which is made in the Charente Valley three hours to the north—by a century and a half. 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The nose is very delicate and fresh with aniseed notes and citrus fruit leading to a smooth and long palate with a similar profile and added notes of liquorice. Layers of spice bring great freshness and complexity to this medium-bodied Armagnac. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Laballe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299328590062,"sku":"16632-700","price":366.32,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/52292684-1835-f011-ac43-0a5a9202f90d_16632-700.png?v=1747704704"},{"product_id":"chateau-laballe-bas-armagnac-1981","title":"Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1981","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe great spirit of Gascony has been made in this part of south-west France for at least seven centuries, predating Cognac—which is made in the Charente Valley three hours to the north—by a century and a half. 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One of the strongest vintages of terroir expression, this has a bright gold colour with fiery light and viscous tears. A rich and opulent nose features toasted sourdough, cinnamon and prune notes, then leads to an equally rich and generous palate finishing with spices galore. 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One of the strongest vintages of terroir expression, this has a bright gold colour with fiery light and viscous tears. A rich and opulent nose features toasted sourdough, cinnamon and prune notes, then leads to an equally rich and generous palate finishing with spices galore. Great balance despite the generosity on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Laballe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299332653294,"sku":"16635-700","price":236.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/483cf300-14fc-ec11-ab3d-024d026f405e_16635-700.jpg?v=1658785567"},{"product_id":"chateau-laballe-bas-armagnac-1991","title":"Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1991","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eGreat, aged Armagnac can convey a deep sense of place in a manner that is rare in the spirits world, and Laballe’s fabulous examples are loaded with personality, fine textures and flavours that echo across the palate. Distilled in the domaine’s 1923 wood-fired copper still, these Armagnacs then age in Chêne Noir Gascon—410-litre barrels made of oak from the nearby Landes forest—until they are bottled for sale. The extended maturation within this thick-grained oak imparts plenty of tannin and spice, giving Laballe’s vintage Armagnac its distinctive style., There is no addition of colour, and all the spirits are bottled brut de fût—unfiltered and at their natural alcohol level—often from a single barrel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e100% Baco grape. The colour is very clear with a lovely brightness. The nose is powerful, very lifted and complex with aromas of fresh cut grass, some hints of menthol, vanilla, coconut and passionfruit (almost reminding of a young, quality Rum). The palate is impressively round with malt and orange rind hints, well-integrated alcohol and a long, spicy, herbaceous close.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Laballe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299333505262,"sku":"16637-700","price":199.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/7987ed20-14fc-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_16637-700.jpg?v=1658785570"},{"product_id":"chateau-laballe-bas-armagnac-1998","title":"Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998 (2500mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\" sugg=\"true\"\u003eGreat, aged Armagnac can convey a deep sense of place in a manner that is rare in the spirits world, and Laballe’s fabulous examples are loaded with personality, fine textures and flavours that echo across the palate. Distilled in the domaine’s 1923 wood-fired copper still, these Armagnacs then age in Chêne Noir Gascon—410-litre barrels made of oak from the nearby Landes forest—until they are bottled for sale. The extended maturation within this thick-grained oak imparts plenty of tannin and spice, giving Laballe’s vintage Armagnac its distinctive style., There is no addition of colour, and all the spirits are bottled brut de fût—unfiltered and at their natural alcohol level—often from a single barrel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\" sugg=\"true\"\u003e100% Ugni Blanc. This vintage has a bright and beautiful, old gold colour. A seductive nose throws forth candied orange, citrus, praline and menthol, and the coconut milk note that is so typical of this estate. In the mouth, it’s fresh, long and firmly structured around a beautiful mineral core. This is one of the Laudet family’s favourite ‘younger’ vintages for its perfect balance and aromatic class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Laballe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299334357230,"sku":"16639-2500","price":603.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/files\/ca952374-cbd1-ed11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_16639-2500.png?v=1702634899"},{"product_id":"chateau-laballe-bas-armagnac-1999","title":"Château Laballe Bas Armagnac 1998","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eGreat, aged Armagnac can convey a deep sense of place in a manner that is rare in the spirits world, and Laballe’s fabulous examples are loaded with personality, fine textures and flavours that echo across the palate. Distilled in the domaine’s 1923 wood-fired copper still, these Armagnacs then age in Chêne Noir Gascon—410-litre barrels made of oak from the nearby Landes forest—until they are bottled for sale. The extended maturation within this thick-grained oak imparts plenty of tannin and spice, giving Laballe’s vintage Armagnac its distinctive style., There is no addition of colour, and all the spirits are bottled brut de fût—unfiltered and at their natural alcohol level—often from a single barrel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e100% Ugni Blanc. This vintage has a bright and beautiful, old gold colour. A seductive nose throws forth candied orange, citrus, praline and menthol, and the coconut milk note that is so typical of this estate. In the mouth, it’s fresh, long and firmly structured around a beautiful mineral core. This is one of the Laudet family’s favourite ‘younger’ vintages for its perfect balance and aromatic class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Laballe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299334488302,"sku":"16639-700","price":168.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7468\/3630\/products\/1bfdeb6c-14fc-ec11-ab3d-0ac90280dbea_16639-700.jpg?v=1658785572"},{"product_id":"chateau-laballe-bas-armagnac-ice-3-years","title":"Château Laballe Bas Armagnac Ice 3 years (500mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe youngest of Laballe’s 3-12-21 collection, this Armagnac is aged in oak barrels (a quarter of which are new) from the Landes Forest for a minimum of three years. Distilled from Ugni Blanc, it’s a delicious, fine-boned young Bas Armagnac with lovely freshness, yet also good body and texture. 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It is at once both powerful and elegant—a hallmark of Laballe’s vintage bottlings—offering layers of wood spice, dried fruits, tobacco, cocoa and a hint of peat smoke, backed by a luxurious, fleshy mouthfeel and serious depth. 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He also wants to demonstrate to people why this variety is important, by showcasing it on its own. So, made from 100% Baco grapes, in consultation with the trade, this unique bottling took three years to get just right and consists of a blend of three Armagnacs distilled in 2009, 2010 and 2012. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003ePS) A little explanation on the name and label. A French-American hybrid, Baco was developed at the turn of the twentieth century to produce some of the same flavours as Folle Blanche but without its susceptibility to phylloxera. 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Distilled in the domaine’s 1923 wood-fired copper still, these Armagnacs then age in Chêne Noir Gascon—410-litre barrels made of oak from the nearby Landes forest—until they are bottled for sale. The extended maturation within this thick-grained oak imparts plenty of tannin and spice, giving Laballe’s vintage Armagnac its distinctive style., There is no addition of colour, and all the spirits are bottled brut de fût—unfiltered and at their natural alcohol level—often from a single barrel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e100% Baco grape. From a strong year for Armagnac in general, a mere drop of this ‘72 floods the palate with aromas and flavours of toast, vanilla, grapes, leather and roasted nuts. It’s wonderfully rounded (in the Laballe style) with excellent persistence and charming finesse. The finish is warming, lightly spiced and exceptionally long. 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