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[struth]

opened today..
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

[rmcin626]

opened today..
Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

Tomatin is a fine dram

[struth]

Tomatin is a fine dram

yeah, this one of the better 'port caskers'. ive another bottle stashed. nice and creamy with lots of oak in the finish but keeps the red fruit and cream all the time it goes down and a bit of vanilla too. pretty smooth

[Mikeandvan]

The guy who decided the old 28 unit recommendation should be halved.

lol, I'll stick to the old recommendations then.

[struth]

First for a few days. This is a MoM special. A Glen Elgin 17.
A half teaspoon of O2 opens a decent glass up very nicely.
Malty and fruity with a spicy backbone, probably ginger.
Very nice I have to say. This was just a guess buy.

[rmcin626]

First for a few days. This is a MoM special. A Glen Elgin 17.
A half teaspoon of O2 opens a decent glass up very nicely.
Malty and fruity with a spicy backbone, probably ginger.
Very nice I have to say. This was just a guess buy.

That look like a nice dram Grant

[Barry]

2018 Château Peymouton, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru



Château Peymouton is part of the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Château Laroque, close to the medieval village. Dating back to the 12th century, Laroque was originally built as a key defensive stronghold – its high position gave it an advantageous view. In the 18th century, its vineyards were first planted, and in 1935 the Beaumartin family took ownership, modernising the vineyards and the estate in the 1960s. 27 hectares of vines have been awarded Grand Cru Classé status, while the remaining 31 are Grand Cru and are labelled Château Peymouton. Soils are classic – red clay over limestone, with some pure clay – which lend density and structure to the wine, whilst also bringing out the intense fruit quality. Open early and decant or cellar.

The 2018 Peymouton is straightforward on the nose, featuring blackberry, briary, scorched earth and light tarry aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and quite structured, displaying blackberry and bilberry fruit and a light marine influence toward the finish. A bit reserved overall, but nicely proportioned.

Producer Chateau Peymouton
Sub-Region St. Emilion
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Vintage 2018
Colour Red

ABV 14.50% Drink by end of 2033.

About £23 to £25 a bottle

[struth]

sounds like i'd enjoy that one

[Barry]

2021 Les Hautes de Saint Martin, Saint-Chinian



Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon (often called "the Languedoc") is a historical coastal region in southern France, extending from Provence to the Pyrenees Mountains and the border with Spain. It's now part of Occitanie. The area is a major wine producer, with Vin de Pays d'Oc and sparkling Crémant de Limoux among its best-known varieties. The regional capital, Montpellier, is home to a well-preserved medieval quarter.



This Saint-Chinian wine is from vineyards located at the southern end of the Massif Central and just 20 miles from the Mediterranean coast, which enables the grapes to benefit from long, hot summers and mild winters, resulting in a smooth, rich, full-bodied wine. It won a Gold Medal in the Concours des Grands Vins de France in 2022.

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre grapes, this is a dry wine with medium acidity, medium tannins and a lengthy finish. With bramble, plum and cherry on the nose, and an array of red and black fruits, with a hint of spice, on the palate, this is an appealing wine offering very good value for money.

A very good match for a grilled or roast meat dish, or roasted vegetables.


Made by Alain Rogier, winner of the IWC Red Winemaker of the Year in 2015, this deep and flavoursome red encompasses why St Chinian can be such a great hunting ground for good-value wines. Spicy with a complex, chocolate-textured palate of dark fruits and a delicious herbal twang.

Gold medal winner 2022

ABV 13%


Available from Co-Op at £10.25 a bottle

[rmcin626]

2021 Les Hautes de Saint Martin, Saint-Chinian



Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon (often called "the Languedoc") is a historical coastal region in southern France, extending from Provence to the Pyrenees Mountains and the border with Spain. It's now part of Occitanie. The area is a major wine producer, with Vin de Pays d'Oc and sparkling Crémant de Limoux among its best-known varieties. The regional capital, Montpellier, is home to a well-preserved medieval quarter.



This Saint-Chinian wine is from vineyards located at the southern end of the Massif Central and just 20 miles from the Mediterranean coast, which enables the grapes to benefit from long, hot summers and mild winters, resulting in a smooth, rich, full-bodied wine. It won a Gold Medal in the Concours des Grands Vins de France in 2022.

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre grapes, this is a dry wine with medium acidity, medium tannins and a lengthy finish. With bramble, plum and cherry on the nose, and an array of red and black fruits, with a hint of spice, on the palate, this is an appealing wine offering very good value for money.

A very good match for a grilled or roast meat dish, or roasted vegetables.


Made by Alain Rogier, winner of the IWC Red Winemaker of the Year in 2015, this deep and flavoursome red encompasses why St Chinian can be such a great hunting ground for good-value wines. Spicy with a complex, chocolate-textured palate of dark fruits and a delicious herbal twang.

Gold medal winner 2022

ABV 13%


Available from Co-Op at £10.25 a bottle

Need to have a look for that wine