DISTINCTIVE EUROPE: WINE TRAILS FROM SPAIN TO BEAUJOLAIS AND THE AUSTRIAN ALPS
• WEINGUT HÖPLER AN OPIMIAN ICON, HÖPLER’S FAMILY WINERY CRAFTS AWARD-WINNING AUSTRIAN WINES WITH DISTINCTIVE MINERALITY AND CHARACTER, TRUSTED BY MICHELIN-STARRED CHEFS AND LOVED BY WINE ENTHUSIASTS EVERYWHERE.
• THE BEAUJOLAIS MOMENT VIBRANT FRUIT, PRECISION, AND PLACE-DRIVEN CHARACTER: BEAUJOLAIS IS HAVING ITS MOST COMPELLING CHAPTER YET.
• SPAIN, REWRITTEN FROM HERITAGE VINEYARDS TO MODERN PRECISION, SPAIN DELIVERS WINES OF DEPTH, ENERGY, AND RENEWED RELEVANCE. ENJOY DELICIOUS WINES FROM MAURICIO LORCA OR VALUE WINES THAT PUNCH WELL ABOVE THEIR WEIGHT.
FRANCE
Château Beauportail
An Ontario native in France? You better believe it. Jerzy Niedojadlo is still a relative newcomer on the rural French winemaking scene, but his wines continue to impress the panel, year after year. We suspect that his secret is that he knows a thing or two about barrel char, because he got into wine after buying a charcoal business in the Dordogne. It is a leap, but then his brother was a winemaker back in Niagara, and he surely has a nose for the possible, having chosen Pécharmant. Little known but capable of greatness, it lies 80km upstream from
Saint-Émilion on the outskirts of Bergerac. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives here, as does Merlot, especially when planted on the blue clay similar to that found on the Pomerol plateau. Niedojadlo has gone full Canadian with it, importing oak from back home to lend his wines a signature flavour.
The magnum is more expensive but worth the splurge: larger formats are less susceptible to oxidation and age more slowly. Expect it to hold up well for 20 years.
Medium garnet hue. Pronounced, complex and wonderful nose showing both secondary and tertiary notes of black cherry, cassis, plum, fig, tobacco and forest floor. The fruit in these wines always seems to take the alcohol in its stride, creating a vast, aromatic, powerful, and structured red that is equally at home on the dining table or on the patio. Flavours include dark chocolate, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, cooked plum and black cherry. The tannins are fully resolved and well integrated with the acidity, driving a long finish. An absolute joy to drink! 2026-2028 –mp
Deep ruby hue. I don't want to like this quite as much as I do – it's an absolute monster of a wine with masses of tannins, fruit and acidity. There is a stunning nose of cassis, black pepper, bay, black cherry, black plum, vanilla, clove, resin, griottes and tobacco. If you are looking for full-throttle reds, then look no further – this has everything in spades: gobbets of black fruit, firm tannins, avgas levels of alcohol, and enough acidity to hold it all in check. Santé! 2026-2028 –mp
Cassis, black pepper, bay, black cherry
Black plum, vanilla, clove, resin
Wild mushroom and walnut risotto
In Defence of Analogue: Wine Where Technology Cannot Follow
By Michael Palij MW
A few months ago, when AI dominated every search engine’s landing page and Nvidia soared past USD 4 trillion, a glitch in the Savey Meal bot — meant to help users cook with leftovers — cheerfully suggested adding ammonia and bleach to create “inventive” dishes. Developers were quick to warn about the dangers of relying too heavily on AI, even as they dreamed of the share options soon to come their way.
There’s no doubt digital tools are essential, but as you browse this month’s catalogue, it’s worth remembering technology’s limits. Some human endeavours resist standardisation or automation. Cooking, eating, and drinking remain stubbornly analogue, and this issue — exploring Europe’s viticultural backwaters — highlights wines rooted in that analogue DNA. From the sleepy hamlets of Beaujolais to the quiet reaches of Castilla, there is much to excite. Prices remain friendly, as do the wines crafted by people like Bodegas Concavins, a longtime Opimian partner.
These wineries operate far from screens; deals are made over long lunches, and AI is powerless against weather, soil, human skill, and time. Meaning still comes from human exchange, and wine has lubricated that ancient machinery since Babylon. This Analogue Issue may feature fewer famous names than some Opimian catalogues, but it is no less rich.
I feel “analogue” most deeply in places like Savoie and Beaujolais, where Alpine foothills, ancient varieties, granite soils, and Spain’s arid northern vineyards produce wines of purity, complexity, and true sense of place. Santé.
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Viñas De Belesar MAURICIO LORCA
What Mauricio Lorca can do in Argentina, he can do in Spain. The thread here is the varietal profile of the wines, with or without oak ageing. Ribera Sacra is not particularly well-known, lying as it does in the middle of Galicia on the steep slopes of the Miño and Sil valleys. Galicia itself is something of a wonderful world, miles away from the parched interior of Don Quixote fame. It’s rich in local varieties, such as Godello and Mencía, on display here. Mencía is a grape that often manifests as relatively light, redfruited and earthy, but in slowripening areas - especially at altitude - it can reach blockbuster heights. The Camino Empedrado ‘Amandi’ is a blend of 70% Mencía, 20% Garnacha Tinta, and 10% local starlet Sousón, offering a real taste of the possible in rural Galicia. The grapes come from a single block in Amandi, planted on steep terraced slopes with southern exposure, and the wine is aged for 9 months in firstuse oak barrels, 70% American and 30% French. Get your teeth into it.
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5989
CAMINO EMPEDRADO DE MAURICIO LORCA, 42° NORTE ROSADO, D.O. RIBEIRA SACRA, 2024
5990
CAMINO EMPEDRADO DE MAURICIO LORCA, 42° NORTE MENCÍA, D.O. RIBEIRA SACRA, 2024
Deep salmon hue. Pronounced nose of black plum, cranberry, red currant, black cherry, cut grass and green pepper. This is a surprisingly full-bodied rosé, with black-fruit flavours of plum, berry, and cherry, accompanied by floral notes of rose and lavender. The finish makes a splash with a wave of refreshing acidity. 2026-2028 – mp
Pale purple hue. Leapout-of-the-glass nose of black pepper, licorice, cooked black plum and sawdust. On the palate, there are bright fruit flavours of cherry and plum, with smatterings of black pepper and star anise. The finish cracks along nicely with its juicy, come-hither quality. 2026-2028 – mp
Opaque ruby hue. Rich aromas of ripe fruit such as jammy black plums and cassis. The full-bodied palate is marked by high tannins, supported by rich baked fruit and oak spiciness, making this a hefty wine that pairs exceptionally well with rich meat dishes. 2026-2030 – hm
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and smoked
Roasted eggplant
Black plum, cranberry, cut grass, green pepper
Black cherry, red currant, rose, lavender, [2.00]
Watermelon tomato and basil salad with olive oil
Licorice, cooked black plum, sawdust
Cherry, black pepper, star anise
paprika
Jammy black plums, ripe cassis, licorice
Rich baked fruit, blackberry, black pepper
with miso glaze and sesame
Mencia
Mencia
Bodegas Concavins
The great unknown? When Priorat burst onto the scene in the 1980s with a flourish, Catalunya was rocketed to vinous superstardom, yet so much of the region remains off the radar. Move inland from the tourist hotspots and gently rolling hills balance the cool nights associated with high altitude and coastal cooling, which makes for a trademark Catalan flavour. D.O. Conca
de Barberà has its own climate, protected by a sweep of Catalan mountain ranges with an average altitude of 500m. Perhaps not much for Spain, but positively vertiginous when compared with Bordeaux or Burgundy. These wines have been firm Opimian favourites for many years, and they offer an unbeatable blend of value and quality. Conca de Barberà’s capital, Montblanc, is a walled town with significant Cistercian heritage, hence the long winemaking tradition: the area was the first in Spain to establish cooperatives back in the 19th century.
MONTBLANC 362 ORIGEN BLANC, D.O. CONCA DE BARBERÀ, 2025
Macabeu, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc
Medium lemon hue. Pronounced, textbook aromas of boiled sweets, cooked fruit, windfall apple, lemon pith and brioche. The fleshy palate blends refreshing acidity with ripe tropical fruits, candle wax and dried honey, leading to a delicate, harmonious finish. 2026-2028 – mp
Pale lemon hue. The youthful aromas include ripe pear, sultanas and florals, showing plenty of richness. A juicy, forward palate of pear with cantaloupe melon makes this particularly moreish, and there is plenty of zip to balance out the ripe fruity notes. 2026-2029 – hm
5997
MONTBLANC 362 GRANDES FINCAS, VINO DE ESPAÑA, 2022
Cabernet Franc, Carineña
Deep ruby hue. Juicy, attractive and inviting nose of black pepper, blackberry, mineral oil, cold ash and cinnamon. The palate offers ripe, energetic tannins, with pleasingly fresh acidity and driving flavours of red and black cherry, plum, raspberry jam and tinned strawberry. 2026-2028 – mp
Crispy tofu bao with pickled cucumber and chili mayo
Macabeu, Xarel·lo, Parellada
Ripe pear, sultanas, florals
Cantaloupe melon, honey, peach, [2.00]
Seared scallops with grapefruit and fennel salad
Black pepper, blackberry, mineral oil, cold ash
Red cherry, raspberry jam, cinnamon, tinned strawberry
SIMPLY SPAIN
Each year, I’m more convinced Spain is the most exciting wine country in the world. The diversity of its landscape allows for the production of refined cavas from Xarel-lo, Macabeo, and Parellada, fresh Catalonian whites of international varieties, Atlantic reds from Galicia, and concentrated red wines from high-altitude regions such as Ribera del Duero. Whereas a few decades ago the work in the cellar was the focus point of Spanish wines, these days most emphasis is put on the vineyard.
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The wines from various corners of Spain have never been better, offering amazing value for wine lovers.
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6001 SIERRA IBÉRICA TEMPRANILLO, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO, 2024
6003 TEMPUS, DO TERRA ALTA, 2021
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
Medium ruby hue. Pronounced nose offering typical notes of raspberry jam, cold tea, black pepper, fig, tobacco and leather. The palate lives up to the early promise, with layers of black fruit sublimely melded with sweet spice and framed by silky tannins. There is a velvety, mouth-coating and definitely hard-to-resist texture, leading to a long finish driven by delightfully ripe fruit. 2026-2029 – mp
Roasted pork tenderloin
Medium ruby hue. The nose sets a full, maturing tone with dry leaves and leather notes, alongside cherries and spice. The full-bodied palate combines robust tannins with oak spices to beneficial effect, adding extra weight to the fleshy, red-fruited profile. 2026-2032– hm
6002 ALMODÍ, DO TERRA ALTA, 2024
Hairy Garnacha
Medium purple hue. An impressive purity of aromas includes attractive wild strawberries and juicy raspberries. The moderate body has supple, easy-going tannins, and the overall effect is gentle and easy to love, with its lush, red-berried profile flowing nicely. 2026-2028 – hm
and
Raspberry jam, cold tea, black pepper, fig
Cassis, sweet spice, tobacco, leather
with smoked paprika and garlic
Wild strawberry, boysenberry, spices
Raspberry, blackberry jam, black pepper
Roasted carrot
harissa hummus flatbread
Dry leaves, leather, red cherry
Raspberry, bramble, spices
Lamb and apricot tagine with toasted almonds
CATALONIA
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Bodegas Costers
Del Sió
The family-owned winery of Costers del Sió is nestled in a quiet countryside area where continental and Mediterranean climates meet, creating ideal conditions for high-quality viticulture. Alongside vines, olive trees, and cereals, the region's rich biodiversity thrives, adding to the estate's biodiversity. The region, Costers del Segre, is known both for typical Spanish varieties (Tempranillo, Garnacha) and international varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Whereas the Petit Siós Blanco and Tinto show youthful fruitiness and immediate appeal, Siós Cau del Gat and Alto Siós show greater complexity and concentration, with wellhandled use of oak.
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6008 PETIT SIÓS BLANCO, D.O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE, 2025
Viognier, Chardonnay, Muscat à Petit Grain
Medium lemon hue. Highly aromatic nose with grape aromas, orange blossom, tinned peach, rose petal and Turkish delight. If you like Gewurztraminer, then you will love this! There's a nosegay of lychee, wild rose, quince, rose water and orange peel. Though the acidity is moderate, it all works well together. 2026-2027– mp
6009
PETIT SIÓS TINTO, D.O. COSTERS
DEL SEGRE, 2024
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha
Deep ruby hue. Elegant aromatics, notes of nutmeg and clove interspersed with black cherry, plum, balsamic, griottes, eucalyptus, cold ash and cinnamon bark. The palate shows surprisingly high tannins, firm acidity, and a moderate intensity of fruit. There is a lot to get stuck into in this one: baking spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, plus hints of licorice, blackberry and dark cherry. 2026-2028 – mp
and
Grape, orange blossom, tinned peach, rose petal
Lychee, Turkish delight, quince, rose water, [2.10]
Thai green curry with coconut milk and basil
Griottes, eucalyptus, cold ash, cinnamon bark
Baking spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, blackberry
Spanish chorizo
chickpea stew
photo — María, the heart and President of the winery, alongside her sons—the second generation: Juan, CEO leading Sales & Marketing, and José María, overseeing the vineyards and field operations.
Deep ruby hue. The nose offers hearty cooked black fruit, cold tea, strawberry jam, caramel and clove. The palate fleshes out impressively, with warming alcohol pitted against refreshing acidity and mature tannins. There's black pepper, raspberry jam, wild strawberry, cocoa powder and licorice, all driving a most satisfying finish at this price. 2026-2028 – mp
Deep ruby hue. Aromas of ripe blackberries and dark plums enriched by violets and sweet spice. The relatively full body has usefully ripe tannins, making the mouthfeel soft and approachable, so that the overall style is not only flavoursome but supple. 2026-2029 – hm
Strawberry jam, cooked black fruit, cold tea, caramel
Black pepper, raspberry jam, cocoa powder, licorice
Ratatouille with herbes de Provence
Ripe blackberry, dark plum, violets
Blackcurrant, blueberry jam, allspice
Smoky BBQ pulled pork tacos with pickled onions
6010
SIÓS CAU DEL GAT, D.O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE, 2023
Garnacha, Tempranillo, Syrah
6011 ALTO SIÓS, SINGLE ESTATE, D.O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE, 2023
Syrah, Tempranillo, Garnacha
photo — Alto Siós, the winery’s most iconic and award-winning wine, expressing the quality, character, and identity of Costers del Sió.
AUSTRIA
Weingut Höpler
Rarely the most popular wineproducing country on the map, Austria has undergone a serious revival in recent years. Brand Austria has bet the big bucks on its star grape, Grüner Veltliner, selling the world a new alternative to me-too Sauvignon Blanc. Grüner wears many hats but is best understood as the streamlined, white-pepper-and-celery lightweight that dances with bright acidity and an uncanny ability to age. Its success has opened the door to a re-evaluation of what else Austria can do, and there are some gratifying finds. Höpler, a
family company run by Christof Höpler, is based on the northeast shore of Lake Neusiedl, a cult location responsible for some of the country’s most prestigious wines. The style here is crisp and varietally pure with more than a passing resemblance to the Loire’s central vineyards. If Chablis and Sancerre are your thing, then you’ll get on just fine with the wines of Höpler. The K7 Cuvée is also worth a look. It blends Blaufränkisch matured in stainless steel with Syrah and Merlot matured for 16 months in French oak. Think burly Cabernet Franc.
Pale lemon hue. This is straight up inviting, shows primary notes of cut grass, lemon pith, white pepper, white peach and Key lime. In the mouth, citrus support stone fruit in an immediate, uncluttered style. 2026-2027– mp
Medium pink hue. Still in its infancy, offering budding notes of red cherry, red currant and pomegranate. The paIate is a mirror image, with the addition of some rose petal. An excellent use of Blaufränkisch and Pinot Noir, offering consummate refreshment. 2026-2027– mp
Cut grass, lemon pith, white pepper
White peach, Key lime, green bean, [2.20]
Asparagus and pea risotto with lemon zest
Red cherry, red currant, pomegranate
Red currant, pomegranate, rose petal, [3.20]
Niçoise salad with tuna and soft-boiled egg
6016 K7 CUVÉE, QUALITÄTSWEIN, BURGENLAND, 2023
Blaufränkisch, Syrah, Merlot $ 50 $ 300
Deep ruby hue. Developed nose of forest floor, furniture polish, blackberry, griottes, clove and cinnamon. Balanced and focused on the palate, holding its own nicely, with flavours of ripe black fruit including cassis, mulberry, cooked black cherry, licorice and wood smoke. The finish has silky tannins and weight, with a spicy twist. 2026-2030 – mp
Pale lemon hue. It's Sauvignon, Jim, just not as we know it! There is a back-palate of ripe fruit including gooseberry, candle wax, dried honey and sweetcorn in this one, as, presumably, only the Austrians know how. Definitely add to your list of Sauvignons recently discovered. 2026-2027– mp
Pale lemon hue. On the nose this is still a baby, with promising hints of almond, peach and nectarine. Lively acidity is the key on the palate, driving along flavours of apricot, almond and walnut, with a salty edge and decent finish. 2026-2027– mp
peach, nectarine
Apricot, walnut, a salty edge
Spaetzle with brown butter and sage
Gooseberry,
Almond,
Forest floor, furniture polish, griottes, clove
Cassis, mulberry, cooked black cherry, wood smoke
6020
Million Rousseau
The tiny Alpine region of Savoie is a gourmet lover’s dream, producing aromatic cheeses, world-class charcuterie, diverse milk products from cows grazing in sleepy fields, and life-affirming herbal liqueurs. So, what about the wine? The region benefits from perennial cooling mountain breezes that maintain the freshness of the wines in sunny conditions. Nimble, gracefully aromatic, and of moderate alcohol, they are, in general, delightfully approachable. Whether one is looking for a fresh, unoaked expression of Chardonnay or an herbal, floral white made from the local variety, Jacquère, the Savoie style is usefully gastronomic.
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EARL MILLION ROUSSEAU, JACQUÈRE CRU JONGIEUX, AOP SAVOIE, 2025
Jacquère
Pale straw hue. The somewhat aromatic nose mixes florals and fresh herbs together with green apple and ripe grapefruit. The dry palate has a bit of a grip to it, making this rather gastronomic, with zesty flavours that energetically. 2026-2028 – hm
Florals, fresh herbs, ripe grapefruit
Lemongrass, lime zest, green apple, [4.00]
Melted raclette with new potatoes, pickled pearl onions and cornichon
EARL MILLION ROUSSEAU, CHARDONNAY DE SAVOIE, AOP SAVOIE, 2024
Chardonnay
Pale lemon hue. Secretive nose that gives away a few leesy notes and dabbles in white peach. The palate is beautifully fresh and clean, indicating stellar winemaking, with slowly unravelling flavours of yellow plums, blood orange and other ripe citrus. 2026-2028–mp
Leesy notes, white peach, yellow apple Yellow plum, blood orange, butter, [4.00]
Trout meunière with lemon caper butter
photo — Xavier Million Rousseau with his son Clément.
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Gamay
Pale ruby hue. Aromatic nose with earthy dry leaf character and pretty notes of fresh strawberries and dried flowers. The lightweight body has a soft tannic structure and offers seductive red fruit notes of red currant, wild strawberry and pomegranate. Risks being poured quickly. 2026-2028 – hm
EARL MILLION ROUSSEAU, MONDEUSE DE SAVOIE, AOP SAVOIE, 2024
Mondeuse
Medium ruby hue. Elegant, pleasingly vegetal wine with notes of cooked cabbage, green pepper, tomato leaf and cherry cough drops. This is definitely a cool-climate red with its delicate, scented red fruit palate along with leafy notes and forest floor. The finish is long and ably supported by firm acidity and delicate tannins. 2026-2028 – mp
ROUSSEAU
Mondeuse and Gamay are the perfect answers to the increasing demand for light red wines. In the region of Savoie, they show seductively pure berry notes and gentle tannins, often the result of adding whole bunches to the ferment, allowing intracellular fermentation to take place. Such wines can be enjoyed lightly chilled to further enhance their fresh appeal.
Pale lemon hue. Aromas of wet wool and toffee apple jostle with a palate that shows refreshing citrus notes of lemon, lime zest and tangerine, white peach, nectarine and blossom. The finish has persistence, and the acidity provides a fine counterpoint. Different gear summer drinking without blowing the budget. 2026-2028 – mp
5999
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Deep purple hue. Aromatic and beguiling, with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, licorice and tobacco. The nose leads to a very generous palate showing very ripe black fruit allied to soft acidity and velvety tannins. This has masses of black cherry, cooked plum and blackberry, along with cinnamon, crushed black pepper, licorice allsorts and pipe tobacco. Can do no wrong. 2026-2028 – mp
Blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, pipe tobacco
Black cherry, licorice allsorts, cinnamon, crushed black pepper
Cheeseburger with caramelized onions
Wet wool, toffee apple, lemon
Lime zest, white peach, blossom, [3.00]
Rotisserie chicken with lemon and herbs
6005 ALMODÍ PETIT BLANC, DO TERRA ALTA, 2024
White Grenache, Macabeo, Chardonnay
6006 ALMODÍ PETIT NEGRE, DO TERRA ALTA, 2024
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
$ 30 $ 180 $ 30
Pale straw. Elegant nose with a swirl of lemon zest, white peach, honeysuckle and green apple. This is a proper little wine for no money at all. There is an intriguing mix of candied sweets, apricot, green apple and blossom allied to a streak of lemony acidity, and much more length than a wine of this price usually exhibits. An absolute winner! 2026-2028 –mp
Medium purple hue. Pure, aromatic red-fruit profile including wild strawberries and juicy raspberries. The supple tannins make this easy to appreciate, while its lush, red-berried style continues on the palate, making for delightful easy drinking. 2026-2028 –hm
5992
WINES TO SAVOUR ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
CALMA INDÓMITA PRIETO PICUDO, CASTILLA Y LEÓN, MAURICIO LORCA, 2023
Prieto Picudo
Opaque purple hue. Fresh, youthfully aromatic nose, with intense aromas of ripe black plum, wild strawberries and violets. The mediumbodied palate pivots on the bold tannins to forge structure, supporting a juicy, appealing array of fruit flavours. 2026-2030 –hm
Lemon zest, white peach, honeysuckle, green apple
Candied sweets, apricot, honey, blossom [0.50]
Greek salad with feta and oregano
Raspberry, wild strawberry, black pepper
Red cherry, blackberry, mint
Sausage and peppers with crusty bread
Ripe black plum, wild strawberries, violets
Raspberry, bramble, cold ash
Spaghetti with tomato basil sauce
6032
LA MULTA ALBILLA SOBRE LÍAS, D.O. MANCHUELA, 2025
6033
Pale lemon hue. Closed at the moment with nascent aromatic intensity, some white peach, honeydew melon, apricot and dried honey. The palate is much more obvious, with notes of red apple, apricot, candle wax, quince and melon. There's a pleasant textural flourish on the finish from some skin contact and a rhythm that skips along due to the weight of fruit. 2026-2027–mp
LA MULTA SINGLE VINEYARD BOBAL, D.O. MANCHUELA, ORGANIC, 2024 Bobal
Deep purple hue. Pronounced and juicy nose, with damson, pomegranate, mulberry, cooked cherry, mushroom and damp earth. Punching well above its weight, this has a chiseled palate with superb length and a crunchy, moreish character driven by black fruit. There are cherries, damson, cooked plum, blackberry and mulberry, buoyed along by a delicious streak of acidity and gentle tannins. 2026-2029–mp
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Damson, pomegranate, mushroom, damp earth
Cooked plum, blackberry, mulberry, cooked cherry
Grilled chicken thighs with paprika and garlic
White peach, honeydew melon, apricot, dried honey
Red apple, candle wax, quince, melon, [1.50]
Fish tacos with cabbage slaw and lime
Albilla de Villamalea
NEW
CLOS DE LAS VÍBORAS VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA, DOCA. RIOJA, 2023
Tempranillo
Medium ruby hue. Fresh, simple and delightfully aromatic, with thyme, raspberry, tobacco, and licorice. There is a juicy, forward nature to this that brings broad appeal. The palate shows fresh black fruit including cassis, cherry and plum supported by spicy notes of cedar and clove, plus herbal notes of oregano. For the money the finish is hard to beat – it's long and richly fruity, with fine acidity and melded tannins. 2026-2028 –mp
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Thyme, raspberry, tobacco, licorice
Cassis, cherry, clove, oregano
Steak fajitas with peppers and onions
CLOS DE LAS VÍBORAS CRIANZA, DOCA. RIOJA, 2022
Tempranillo
Opaque ruby hue. Pronounced nose with camphor, licorice, tar, cocoa powder, small black berries, black pepper, cloves and cedar. This is a carefully constructed and scented red, offering firm tannins and high acidity. The nascent fruit is tightly coiled, showing blackcurrant, black cherry, crushed blueberry, wet stone, black pepper, licorice and dried herbs. Sinewy and still far too young, this will unfurl nicely after a few years in bottle. 2026-2028 –mp
WINES TO SAVOUR ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
6007
CLOS DE LAS VÍBORAS VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA AND CRIANZA CASE: 6 BOTTLES EACH: A CLASSIC RIOJA DUO PAIRING IMMEDIATE CHARM WITH CELLARWORTHY DEPTH.
Camphor, licorice, tar, cocoa powder
Blackcurrant, black cherry, crushed blueberry, wet stone
Chorizo and potato tortilla with aioli
BEAUJOLAIS
Far be it from just tasting great in a paper cup, Beaujolais has legs. Let’s talk oak: great when it’s done right, but what about leaving it out every now and then? Beaujolais is the king of uplifting, oak-free glory. It is incredibly versatile; serve it chilled as an apéro or pair it with charcuterie, soups, white meats, duck, and terrines. Comparing the Despres Chiroubles to the Montangeron Moulin-à-Vent (oak alert: this cookie has seen some barrel ageing), one is struck by Gamay’s ability to reflect both terroir and cellar. Opimian has always sold a truckload of Beaujolais and with very good reason(s): it tastes great, works a treat with food, is always affordable and ages better than anyone thinks if you just give it a chance. Forget about comparing it to the Côte d’Or –appreciate Beaujo for its spritely individuality and unequivocal good value.
DE MILHOMME, CUVÉE VIGNE CENTENAIRE, AOP BEAUJOLAIS, 2024
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DOMAINE DE MILHOMME, CUVÉE VIGNE CENTENAIRE CASE: 3 BOTTLES EACH
Deep purple hue. This has an additional gear that makes it well worth the small premium. The nose is superb, offering raspberry, red and black cherry, black pepper, licorice, crushed blackberry and forest floor. There are layers of black fruit, and a surprisingly textural palate full of juicy acidity and structure. Blackcurrant, black cherry, plum and licorice all drive the finish. Sturdy enough for food but light enough to serve chilled as an apero, this is yet another banger from this estate. 2026-2028 – mp
Deep purple hue. Budding nose of black cherry, blackberry, black plum and licorice. This really delivers on the palate, revealing a huge swathe of crunchy black fruit including black plum, cough drops and crushed black pepper. The finish lingers and lingers, with a glow of something magical. 2026-2028 – mp
DOMAINE DE MILHOMME, CUVÉE LE MÛRIER, AOP BEAUJOLAIS, 2025
Gamay 6024
Deep purple hue. Forward nose of black cherry, blackberry, black plum and licorice. This delivers on the palate, with a broad range of crunchy black fruit, including black cherry, black plum, cough drops, and crushed black pepper. The finish lingers and lingers, showing remarkable staying power. 2026-2028 – mp
LIONEL DESPRES, CUVÉES ANNEMARIE ET ARMAND DESMURES, AOP CHIROUBLES, 2024
Gamay
duck breast with black cherry and licorice glaze
Medium purple hue. Attractive nose offering cranberry, red currant, strawberry, violet sweets and red cherry. Mouthfilling and rich, the palate is all black cherry, cooked plum, lavender, cashew, and oregano. Tannins are melded and the bright acidity dukes it out with the fruit on a long and satisfying finish. A bit of a cruiser-weight for Beaujolais. 2026-2028 – mp
Black cherry, lavender, cashew, oregano
Pan seared duck breast with sour cherry jus and roasted beets
6025 DOMAINE MONTANGERON, AOP MOULIN-À-VENT, 2025
Gamay
Medium purple hue. Richly aromatic, showing classic notes of violets, lavender, red currant, strawberry and banana. As complete a Beaujolais as one could wish for, with a huge array of flavours on the palate including strawberry, raspberry, oregano, violets, hazelnut, red apple and black cherry, all supported by delicate spicy notes. The finish artfully weaves fruit with silky tannins to create a smooth and sophisticated Moulin-à-Vent. 2026-2030 – mp
Black cherry, blackberry, liquorice
Black plum, cough drops, crushed black pepper
Crispy
Cranberry, red currant, strawberry, violet sweets
13.5%
Violets, lavender, strawberry, banana
Raspberry, oregano, hazelnut, red apple
Chèvre with crostini and honey
photo — Corentin and Frédéric Montangeron work as a family to fill the barrels of Moulin à Vent.
BEAUJOLAIS
Domaine De La Revol
Domaine de la Revol family estate is situated in the southern Beaujolais, where the soils are composed of granite and calcareous clay. The region can be seen as the rustic cousin of neighbouring (and aristocratic) Bourgogne, and its honest expressions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay should not be overlooked. The estate’s traditional practices include carbonic maceration and maturation in large, older oak casks, allowing for primary fruit to take centre stage. Their vineyards are managed sustainably, and the wines show both authenticity and typicity.
6026 DOMAINE DE LA REVOL, AOP BEAUJOLAIS, CHARDONNAY, 2025
Chardonnay $ 35 $ 210
Medium lemon hue. At first the fresh nose showcases ripe apples and citrus fruit, then opens further with ripe melon and a biscuity touch. The rounded texture is a highlight, with layers of yellow apple, peach and almonds. The finish is tidy and compact, the stone fruit and acidity playing nicely. 2026-2029 – hm
13%
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As an apéritif
Green apple, lemon pith, Cantaloupe melon, biscuit
Yellow apple, lime zest, peach, almond
DOMAINE DE LA REVOL, CUVÉE VIEILLES
VIGNES, AOP BEAUJOLAIS, PIERRES DORÉES, 2025
Deep purple hue. Fresh, juicy nose, with crushed blackberry, blueberry, black cherry and raspberry. Youthful on the palate with a slight pétillance and flavours of black cherry, plum, red apple and wet stone. Finishes with plenty of vibrancy. 2026-2028 – mp
6028 DOMAINE DE LA REVOL, CUVÉE VIEILLES VIGNES CASE: 3 BOTTLES EACH
$ 35 $ 210
These two wines, made from more than 60-year-old vines, combine beguiling, redfruited character with firm tannin structure. The slightly bubblegummy nose is the result of semi-carbonic maceration and the use of whole bunches during fermentation, which are typical for Beaujolais. Yields always decrease when vines age, but the quality of the fruit keeps getting better, proving that vines can hit their stride in what is, metaphorically speaking, their retirement.
Ratatouille with goat cheese
DOMAINE DE LA REVOL, CUVÉE VIEILLES
VIGNES, AOP BEAUJOLAIS, PIERRES DORÉES, 2024
Medium ruby hue. Seductive aromas of ripe raspberries and wild strawberries add depth to this somewhat rustic style typical of the region. The moderate body shows ripe yet firm tannins, its juicy fruitiness keeping the wine in good balance and suggesting simple but hearty pairings such as countryside terrine. 2026-2030 – hm
Earthy notes, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry
Blackberry, red plum, baking spice
Charcuterie and cheese board
Crushed blackberry, blueberry, raspberry
Black cherry, plum, red apple, wet stone
Gamay
Gamay
photo — Thibaut Debourg welcomes visitors to the cellar for a tasting.
CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE
The traditional method is, without doubt, the most quality-driven way to make sparkling wines, and to many a wine lover’s joy, Crémants keep getting better. They are made in eight different regions of France from a range of local grape varieties. In Bourgogne, like in Champagne, these are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With the same refined style and attractive autolytic character, there is tremendous value to be had, especially from the Chardonnaybased crémants that develop wonderful toasty and nutty notes when aged on the lees. This is a category going places.
A SOPHISTICATED, FOOD-FRIENDLY SPARKLER WITH FLORAL LIFT AND NUTTY, TOASTY COMPLEXITY.
TANGUY CHEVALIER, CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE BRUT, AOP CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE, NV
Chardonnay
Pale straw hue. The open aromatics offer an attractive florality, with notes of rich yellow fruit and toasted almonds, leading to a refreshingly dry palate that strikes a balance between soft mousse, leesy richness and ripe fruit. The acidity lifts this up nicely, and it would make a very sophisticated aperitif with staying power for the rest of the meal. 2026-2028 – hm
The Beaujolais crus have distinctive characteristics that distinguish them from each other, in the same vein as neighbouring Burgundy. At the village level and above, Gamay lends itself to a beautifully concentrated and complex style that can benefit from a few years of bottle ageing, as is the case with Domaine Sancy. Thomas Broyer’s 9-hectare estate includes
key plots across the three included crus, offering a first-rate insight into the Beaujolais terroir. Whether one prefers beautifully floral, red-fruited Saint-Amour, the black fruit tones of Juliénas, or robust, herbal Chénas, this case is an exciting purchase.
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Deep ruby hue. Dark-fruited tones on the nose of black cherries, forest floor, black tea and bramble. The somewhat firm tannic structure adds depth to the palate, making for an excellent example of village level Beaujolais that will hold well for some years yet. 2026-2032– hm
Deep ruby hue. Plush, dark-fruited nose that is still quite youthful, aromas of wild thyme and garrigue adding layered intensity. The palate is alive with dark cherries and robust tannins, suggesting that a few years in bottle would not go amiss. Fatty foods would make an excellent pairing. 2026-2034 – hm
Bramble, raspberry, thyme
Juicy dark cherries, black tea, forest floor
Seared ahi tuna with sesame, honey and soy
Medium ruby hue. The nose is a bit timid, but this really opens up in the glass, revealing sapid red cherry and cranberry accompanied by floral aromatics. The medium-bodied palate has well-judged tannins and a sleek feel that will only improve as it sheds its puppy fat, revealing further fine fruit complexity. 2026-2032– hm
Red cherry, cranberry, florals
Served chilled as an apéritif with savoury snacks
DOMAINE SANCY, AOP CHÉNAS, 2025
Gamay
Red currant, lavender, thyme
DOMAINE SANCY, AOP SAINT-AMOUR, 2025 Gamay
Black cherry, forest floor, black tea
Black pepper, blueberry jam, raspberry
Coq au vin with caramelized root vegetables
DOMAINE SANCY, AOP JULIÉNAS, 2025
Gamay
SPIRITS
Odin’s Spirit
FRANCE
Odin’s Spirit pays respects to the Viking heritage of Normandy in Northern France. Vikings coming from Denmark and Norway arrived here at the end of the first millennium, settling in the areas close to the sea. Whether they grew apples to any great extent is debatable, as Normandy’s reputation for abundant orchards has much to do with later monastic gardens. Pommeau is made by mixing unfermented apple juice with the local apple spirit, Calvados, to create a unique drink that combines sweetness, an alcohol level similar to many fortified wines, and superb fruit purity.
Medium amber hue. Attractive nose brimming with baked apples, cooked yellow plums, sultanas and woody spice. Though relatively sweet, the palate is far from cloying, offering a certain woody/apply grip balancing the residual sugar. Scrumptous flavours combine oven-baked apples and plum pie, surely making for a novel (and highly enjoyable) finish to any meal. 2026-2034 –hm
Baked apples, cooked yellow plums, sultanas
Plum pie, spices, custard apple
Best enjoyed chilled, as an aperitif
6031
ODIN'S SPIRIT, POMMEAU DE NORMANDIE, AOC POMMEAU DE NORMANDIE
Apple
CALVADOS
6034
700ml
MARQUIS DE SAINT-LOUP SÉLECTION, AOC CALVADOS
6035 ELISABETH, AOC PINEAU DES CHARENTES, BLANC, BIO
Colombard, Ugni Blanc 700ml $ 90 $ 270 $ 90 $ 270
Pear and apple base, aged for two years in oak. With a light golden-yellow appearance, it shows a medium-plus intensity, classic fresh and dried apple nose followed by Asian pear, quince, vanilla and cardamom. Offers a medium weight on the palate with a soft entry but warms up quickly and features notes of cardamom, nutmeg, herbs, dried apple, Asian pear and quince preserve, closing with a hot pear-flavoured mediumplus finish.– ir
dried
Cardamom, nutmeg, herbs, dried apple, Asian pear, quince preserve
can be drunk as an after-dinner digestif, at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass
A medium amber in appearance, the nose features dried pear, fennel, honeycomb, butterscotch and sake/fusil and slightly medicinal notes. It is sweet with a mediumminus adequate acidity, a medium extract, a medium texture, a medium-plus warm alcohol and a medium body. It shows a nice length and persistent flavours of dried pear, wild honey, fennel, medicinal herbs and a medium-plus finish. You can actually taste the Cognac in this Pineau. Ready now but will hold for 10+ years. 2026-2035 – ir
Dried pear, wild honey, fennel, medicinal herbs
Serve it chilled (8-10°C) as an aperitif or digestif, neat or on the rocks
PINEAU DES CHARENTES
Fresh and
apple nose, followed by Asian pear, quince, vanilla, cardamom
Calvados
Dried pear, fennel, honeycomb, butterscotch
Apple, pear
SPIRITS
Château Bellevue
COGNAC
Château Bellevue, a part of the Arrivé portfolio, is a 19th-century castle in the Bons Bois zone of Cognac that was acquired by the family in 1972 and became their home. It sits on 108 hectares of land protected by a six-kilometre wall with 70 hectares planted to Ugni Blanc and Colombard for Cognac production – carried out on the estate – and another 30 hectares covered by a number of red and white grapes that go into the production of sweet Pineau des Charentes and table wines. It is also the site of a vine nursery, another Arrivé family venture.
6037
COGNAC CHÂTEAU BELLEVUE, VIEILLE RÉSERVE NO. 1, AOC COGNAC
The Vieille Réserve No. 1 from Château Bellevue is a very special Cognac. Aged for over 50 years in the winery’s vaulted stone cellars, it has a powerful, hedonistic allure. Complex notes of caramelized sugar, mixed spices, dried fruit, sandalwood and nutty hints feature on the nose. The palate is bold yet utterly harmonious with a very smooth finish and seemingly endless length. –jb
Toffee, brown spice, lychee, dried orange peel
Toffee, prune, peppery spice, aromatic herbs
Heady, complex, and satiny smooth
Folle Blanche, Montils, Ugni Blanc
DOMAINE ELISABETH
COGNAC
Situated in the heart of Cognac, Domaine Elisabeth has been a family concern continuously making wine since its founding in 1767. Part of a larger portfolio owned and run by the Arrivé family, the now 50-hectare estate gained organic certification in 1997, a designation that both their table wines, as well as – unusually – all of their Cognacs carry. The ladybug design on the label became their signature after a spike of ladybug presence in their vineyards during the 2000 harvest, symbolizing their commitment to an organic approach in all they do.
A VERSATILE, AGEWORTHY COGNAC TRIO THAT LETS YOU EXPLORE THE HOUSE STYLE FROM VIBRANT VS TO LUXURIOUS XO.
6036
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ELISABETH FINE COGNAC CASE - ONE BOTTLE EACH: VS, VSOP, XO
$ 175 $ 525
ELISABETH VSOP FINE COGNAC, AOC COGNAC FINS BOIS
Ugni Blanc
This VSOP spends six years in oak. It is a light amber color in the glass with the aromas of dried flowers and herbs, wood varnish, butterscotch, vanilla and dried pear. The palate opens with a soft attack yet with an edge and is medium weight, showing a nice length with an implied sweetness beginning to build ahead of the alcoholic warmth. The latter peaks to quite high values – almost bitingly hot – and then wanes with honey and butterscotch onto a medium finish.–ir
40%
Dried flowers and herbs, wood varnish, butterscotch, vanilla and dried pear
Implied sweetness, hot, honey and butterscotch
Chocolate-walnut cake
ELISABETH VS FINE COGNAC, AOC COGNAC FINS BOIS
Colombard, Ugni Blanc
Blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc, VS spends over four years in Limousin oak. A pale amber in appearance, the aromatic set shows a nice range of butterscotch, fusil oils, poached pear and yellow plum, fig and honey. It starts with a supple, soft attack, has a light to medium weight and follows the nose with poached pear/plum, fig, honey and butterscotch notes before it “heats up” very slowly towards a nice long butterscotch-, fig- and prune-laced finish.– ir
40%
Butterscotch, fusil oils, poached pear and yellow plum, fig and honey
Poached pear/plum, fig, honey and butterscotch
Foie gras
ELISABETH XO FINE COGNAC, AOC COGNAC FINS BOIS
Colombard, Ugni Blanc
This medium-amber potion spent over 15 years in barrels. It shows subtle with an elegant delivery, medium-intensity aromas of honey, poached pear and butterscotch nicely wrought with a slight hint of apricot. The palate is medium weight with a nice soft and supple entry, a nice length and notes of prune, fig, poached pear and butterscotch with the heat building quite late on the palate towards a long, warm, prune, fig and chocolate finish.– ir
40%
Honey, poached pear, butterscotch, a hint of apricot
Prune, fig, poached pear and butterscotch
Duck prosciutto
Colombard,
CAMINO EMPEDRADO BLEND DE FINCAS
Highlighting the quality of one of Ribeira Sacra’s subzones, the Camino Empedrado Blend de Fincas takes in three parcels from the Ribas do Miño. These are north, south, and southwest-facing sites, respectively, highlighting, above all, the Atlantic influence. If Mencía’s ability to develop in a bottle was misunderstood, this will certainly settle the debate. Like a Rioja Crianza, Blend de Fincas has spent 12 months in French oak (first fill) and then 12 months in bottle; however, it certainly doesn’t taste like a Rioja. There is plush black fruit, both a mineral and leafy note, and camphor and clove allied to French oak as opposed to Rioja’s American. A bold effort from Lorca, the perennial pioneer who has understood Ribeira Sacra’s inclusion in Spain’s rich tapestry of terroirdriven excellence. This is against a backdrop of renewed confidence in Mencía following the success of Descendientes de J. Palacios and the like in nearby Bierzo, lighting the way for the next generation.
5993
CAMINO EMPEDRADO DE MAURICIO LORCA, BLEND DE FINCAS, D.O. RIBEIRA SACRA, 2022
Opaque ruby hue. Pronounced nose with camphor, licorice, tar, cocoa powder, small black berries, black pepper, cloves and cedar. This is a carefully constructed and scented red, offering firm tannins and high acidity. The nascent fruit is tightly coiled, showing blackcurrant, black cherry, crushed blueberry, wet stone, black pepper, licorice and dried herbs. Sinewy and still far too young, this will unfurl nicely after a few years in bottle. 2026-2028– mp
A BOLD, AGEWORTHY MENCÍA WITH DEPTH AND FRESHNESS THAT REWARDS TIME IN THE CELLAR.
Camphor, licorice, tar, cocoa powder
Blackcurrant, black cherry, crushed blueberry, wet stone Wood fired venison loin with blackberry reduction and wild mushrooms
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PRODUCER FOR THIS CELLAR
GIOVANNA CIACCI
No Opimian catalogue would be complete without a little sprinkling of stardust. Giovanna Ciacci, of impeccable winemaking stock, draws on 175 years of family knowhow in Brunello. Her estate, in the southeast of the region, on the popular road between Sant’Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate, takes advantage of the particularly warm soils and adds diligent winemaking to the pot. Often, Brunello can struggle to justify its price tag, but under the leadership of her two daughters, its fruit is treated with the utmost respect. They favour a delicate extraction and ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel, achieving a buoyant, silky Brunello that is matured in large, traditional, 12 to 54 hectolitre Slavonian and French oak barrels for 3 years. This is a winemaker’s wine, and her Rosso is made from the same grapes to exactly the same exacting standards, only spending less time in barrel.
ruby hue. Purebred Sangiovese on the nose with tinned strawberry, red currant, cherry and plum. Sangiovese’s charm is there on the palate, too, with elegant tannins, notes of wild berries and tobacco leaf, and all cloaked in refreshing acidity. There is exceptional density of fruit and an equally impressive finish that thoroughly justifies the price point. This is Baby Brunello in every sense. 2026-2030– mp
Medium garnet hue. Fulsome nose with an extra gear over the Rosso. Lengthy maturation in botte adds notes of coffee, dark chocolate and baking spice and this frames Sangiovese’s heady florals, black and red fruit and complex notes of forest floor and tobacco. A beefy red, this flexes those southern Brunello muscles with layers of fruit and tannins vying for attention, dried cranberry and strawberry seasoned with a savoury edge, liquorice and leathery tones on the top. The high alcohol adds even more power but it floats like a butterfly across the tongue like the proverbial heavyweight. This is an epic red and one that is remarkably enjoyable right now although there is no rush. Enjoy this – I took it home after the tasting! 2027-2031– mp
Undergrowth, red cherry, coffee Plum, tobacco leaf, wild berries
Pappardelle with braised rabbit ragù and shaved black truffle
Baked plums, liquorice, leather, rose
Dried cranberry, strawberry, clove, bouquet garni
Bistecca alla Fiorentina with rosemary roasted potatoes and porcini pan sauce
Medium
6038 GIOVANNA CIACCI, ROSSO DI MONTALCINO DOC 2024
Sangiovese
6039 GIOVANNA CIACCI, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2024
Sangiovese
COUPS DE COEUR
OUR MASTERS OF WINE'S FAVOURITE WINES IN THIS CELLAR
In each Cellar, your Masters of Wine select standout favourites— top-rated wines that punch above their weight, with a mix of ready-to-drink bottles and those ideal for cellaring.
Heidi Mäkinen MW is a Portfolio Manager and Partner at Finnish wine importer Viinitie. Best Sommelier of Finland 2015 and a WSET & IWSC Future 50 (2019), she has competed internationally, led the Finnish Sommelier Association, and now teaches WSET courses worldwide, judges major competitions, and delivers masterclasses and consulting.
HEIDI'S COUPS DE COEUR
Michael Palij MW is a Canadianborn, internationally recognized Master of Wine. An entrepreneur with a deep passion for Italian wines, he brings decades of experience working closely with leading Italian producers and has played a key role in curating many of Opimian’s most acclaimed Italian offerings.
MICHAEL'S COUPS DE COEUR
Meet Markus Molitor, “Mr. 300
Germany’s most awarded winemaker
most awarded
winemaker
ALMODÍ, DO TERRA ALTA, 2024, LOT 6002, P9
Points”
Meet Markus Molitor, “Mr. 300 Points” Germany’s
In 2015, three of his wines from the 2013 vintage received a rating of 100 points from The Wine Advocate; thus his nickname, “Mr. 300 points” (Herr 300 Punkte in German). We are pleased to announce that Opimian has secured a small allocation of these outstanding wines from this brilliant winemaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your hands on these top-scoring wines, as they usually sell out in record time!
Only at Opimian.ca beginning February 27.
Only at Opimian.ca beginning February 27.
DOMAINE SANCY CRU DU BEAUJOLAIS CASE: 2 BOTTLES EACH: CHÉNAS, SAINTAMOUR, JULIÉNAS, LOT 6030, P25
In 2015, three of his wines from the 2013 vintage received a rating of 100 points from The Wine Advocate; thus his nickname, “Mr. 300 points” (Herr 300 Punkte in German). We are pleased to announce that Opimian has secured a small allocation of these outstanding wines from this brilliant winemaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your hands on these top-scoring wines, as they usually sell out in record time!
LIMITED TIME – LIMITED QUANTITIES – WEB ONLY
LIMITED TIME – LIMITED QUANTITIES – WEB ONLY
ALTO SIÓS, SINGLE ESTATE, D.O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE, 2023, LOT 6011, P11
QUINTESSENCE DE BEAUPORTAIL, AOP PÉCHARMANT, 2022, LOT 6018 AND 6019
