{"title":"Double Magnum Wines","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUnveiling the World of Double Magnum Wines: A Monumental Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the realm of extraordinary wine experiences with our Double Magnum Wine Collection. These impressive 3L bottles, equivalent to four standard bottles, represent the pinnacle of wine presentation and have been cherished by collectors and connoisseurs for generations, offering an unparalleled way to savor premium wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Origin of Double Magnum Bottles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \"double magnum\" naturally evolved from the already impressive magnum format, signifying a bottle twice its size. This grand 3L format traces its roots back to the great wine houses of Europe, where they were originally used for special cuvées and exceptional vintages. The production of double magnums has always been limited, adding to their prestige and collectible nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout wine history, double magnums have been reserved for the most celebrated occasions and the finest wines. Their imposing presence at auctions, high-end restaurants, and exclusive events has solidified their status as a symbol of vinous luxury and extravagance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Advantages of Double Magnum Wines: Unmatched Scale and Complexity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble magnum bottles offer a host of benefits that elevate the wine experience to extraordinary heights. Their generous volume allows for even slower, more graceful aging compared to standard bottles or even magnums. This gradual maturation process often results in wines of exceptional complexity and depth, with nuanced flavors that continue to evolve over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese monumental bottles are the ultimate choice for grand celebrations and gatherings, instantly becoming the centerpiece of any event. The act of opening and pouring from a double magnum is a spectacle in itself, adding an element of theater to wine service that enhances the overall experience for all involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Grand Cru Liquid Assets' Premium Double Magnum Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Grand Cru Liquid Assets, our double magnum collection represents the crème de la crème of the wine world. Experience the majesty of Bordeaux's finest châteaux, the opulence of Burgundy's most revered domaines, and the exuberance of Champagne's prestige cuvées in this grand format. Our selection also encompasses exceptional offerings from Napa Valley, Tuscany, and other world-renowned wine regions, each bottle a testament to the winemaker's art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully curated selection spans an impressive array of styles, from powerful, age-worthy reds to elegant, complex whites. For those seeking the ultimate in celebration, our collection of sparkling wines in double magnum format promises to create unforgettable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment Potential and Collecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble magnums represent a unique opportunity for wine investors and collectors. Their scarcity and impressive format make them highly prized at auctions and among serious collectors. The superior aging potential of wines in double magnum format adds significantly to their appeal, as these larger bottles allow fine wines to develop and mature over extended periods, often outliving their standard-sized counterparts.\u003cbr\u003eIt's worth noting that double magnums are produced in very limited quantities, often numbering in the dozens rather than hundreds or thousands. This rarity, combined with their impressive provenance and careful handling throughout their history, can lead to substantial appreciation in value over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptimal Storage and Serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper storage is crucial for preserving the quality of double magnum wines. These large bottles should be stored horizontally in a cool, dark environment with stable temperature and humidity. Due to their size, special consideration should be given to cellar space and bottle supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the time comes to serve these magnificent wines, remember that older vintages may require decanting several hours in advance to allow for proper aeration and separation of sediment. The serving process itself becomes a memorable event, often requiring two people to manipulate the bottle safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExperience Unparalleled Luxury: Your Double Magnum Journey Begins Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your vinous adventure with our Double Magnum Collection. Whether you're a dedicated collector, an entertainer with a flair for the dramatic, or a wine lover seeking the ultimate expression of your favorite vintages, our selection offers unmatched quality, impressive longevity, and potential investment returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Grand Cru Liquid Assets, we pride ourselves on our expertise in large-format wines. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to guide you through our exceptional double magnum selection, offering comprehensive consultation services for building truly impressive collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the opportunity to own these monumental masterpieces of the wine world – explore our collection today. Let Grand Cru Liquid Assets be your trusted partner in discovering the world of large-format wines, where each bottle tells a story of unparalleled craftsmanship, tradition, and luxury on a truly grand scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lafite-2003-3-0l-owc","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962470707259,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2003-F0L0C0","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2003-F0L0C0_688337a5-eb3b-40fd-9e0f-aacae2c46fcb.jpg?v=1766018802"},{"product_id":"margaux-2005-3-0l","title":"2005 Chateau Margaux, Margaux, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"JD100 \"An another level, the 2005 Château Margaux is as good as it gets, offering an incredible, full-bodied, layered style as well as the classic nuance, complexity, and elegance this Château is known for. Based on 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot raised in new barrels, its still youthful ruby\/purple hue is followed by a kaleidoscope-like array of cassis, smoked currants, cedar pencil, spring flowers, and graphite. With incredible concentration, a multi-dimensional, layered mouthfeel, loads of ripe yet perfectly integrated tannins, and a finish that makes you salivate, this insanely good Margaux is just now at the early stages of its prime drinking window and has another 30 years of prime drinking ahead of it. Legendry juice.\" JD Apr 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"The nose on this seems more concentrated than the 2000, and the purity of fruit is stunning, with blueberries, raspberries, fresh flowers, and hints of licorice. This is perfect and complete. Full bodied, with notes of forest berries and wild raspberries, this is thick and velvety with perfectly polished tannins. You can really feel the density on this, more than the tannic structure. This is a sleeping beauty that will be utterly captivating when it awakes. Don't touch this until after 2015.\" JS Nov 2010\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG99 \"In two recent tastings the 2005 Château Margaux has been nothing less than magnificent. A wine of stunning perfume and inner sweetness, the 2005 gradually opens to reveal layers of red-toned fruit intermingled with floral accents. It's as if all the classic Margaux signatures have been amped up in a huge way. Dehydration on the vine concentrated the fruit, but also the impression of tannin and acid, such that the 2005 retains huge fruit density along with plenty of brightness as well. Vibrant and beautifully layered, the 2005 Grand Vin is off the charts and easily one of the wines of the vintage. Readers who own it or can find it are in for a real treat. Tasted two times.\" AG for VM Apr 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA99 \"The famed Château Margaux is a 1er cru classé, first growth property, in Bordeaux. The 2005 vintage was heralded as a 5 star year. Château Margaux upped their Cabernet Sauvignon proportion of the blend in 2005 to 85%. If I have to pick my favourite wine from the wonderful 2005 vintage, this one certainly comes very close. Rich plum purple colours in the glass, just softening around the edges. Attractive just-starting-to-age claret aromas on the nose – liquorice, black truffles and soft black fruits, all carried through on to the palate, has all of the looked-for elements in play. Great plush texture, lovely balance of acidity, tannins and fruit, love the complexity and it really lingers on the palate, impressive persistency. Outstanding for me, great Margaux typicity.\" JA for DR Aug 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP98+ \"The first-growth 2005 Château Margaux (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot), a lavish fragrance of blackcurrants, velvety new saddle leather, spring flowers and spice soars from the glass. The wood is already totally concealed beneath the cascade of fruit in this medium to full-bodied, pure and majestic wine. This concentrated, dense, but nevertheless strikingly elegant, multi-layered wine has a finish of 45+ seconds. It builds incrementally to a crescendo and finale. This is a stunner that can be approached already, but promises to be better in another 5-10 years and last at least 25 or more years.\" RP Jun 2015","brand":"Margaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964356309051,"sku":"BDX:MAR:MARG-3000-2005-F0L0C0","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXMARMARG-3000-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591938990"},{"product_id":"lafite-2006-3-0l-owc","title":"2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L), [Banded]","description":"RP97 \"One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite’s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a remarkable Lafite Rothschild that should be drinkable much earlier than the 2005, but age for three decades.\" RP Feb 2009\n","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964376592443,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2006-F0L0C0","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1776282617"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-insignia-2008-3-0l","title":"2008 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"AG97 \"The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Insignia is a towering, statuesque wine bursting with blackberry jam, tar, spices, leather and licorice. It shows fabulous depth and richness backed up by serious, imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life. Ideally, the 2008 should be purchased by those who can be patient; it is not a wine for those seeking immediate gratification. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec.\" AG for VM Dec 2011","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964969005115,"sku":"USR:PHE:JPIN-3000-2008-F0L0C0","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRPHEJPIN-3000-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1780009784"},{"product_id":"beausejour-duffau-2010-3-0l-owc","title":"2010 Duffau-Lagarrosse Chateau Beausejour, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, D-Magnum (3L), [Cracked Wax Capsule]","description":"RP100 \"The 2010 is a more structured, masculine and steely version of the utterly compelling 2009. Tasting like black raspberry confiture with subtle notes of graphite and crushed chalk along with enormous floral notes, the wine displays a slightly smoky character but a voluptuous attack, mid-palate and finish. Its is full-bodied and massively endowed, with every component perfectly etched in this extraordinary wine, which should be drinkable after 7-8 years of bottle age and last for a half-century or more. This is brilliant stuff. Composed of 73% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon from yields of 21 hectoliters per hectare, the alcohol is the highest ever registered at Beausejour-Duffau, coming in at 15%, but remarkably, the pH is modest and the acids relatively elevated, giving the wine an astonishing freshness and precision that is hard to believe in view of its power, density and length. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2055+.\" RP Feb 2013\n","brand":"Beausejour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965776244795,"sku":"BDX:BEA:BEAD-3000-2010-F0L0C0","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXBEABEAD-3000-2010-F0L0C0_4eba8df7-b78c-43ea-88a1-94ea41361ebe.jpg?v=1774625946"},{"product_id":"spottswoode-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-2015-3-0l-owc","title":"2015 Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 \"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple colored with a mind-blowingly gorgeous nose that defies words: warm cassis, red roses, sandalwood, Indian spices, crushed rocks, menthol and iron ore with wafts of lilacs and truffles. Medium to full-bodied with a rock-solid frame of super-ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, it finishes incredibly long and remains incredibly provocative.\" LPB for WA Oct 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD100 \"Both the 2016 and 2015 are pure perfection and an incredible back-to-back duo. The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has a kiss of 2007 in its massive, full-bodied, yet incredibly pure style, and it’s overflowing with cassis and blueberry fruits as well as lots of floral and cedary nuances. It’s a big, ripe, exuberant beauty, yet it never goes over the top, and has flawless balance, perfect tannins, and a great finish. As with most truly great wines, it’s drinkable today and will be drinkable in 10 years – and in 30 years.\" JD May 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP100 \"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. A bit closed to start, with stewed plums, creme de cassis, and black cherry compote leading to notes of menthol, tobacco, and new leather with a waft of damp soil. The big, rich, full-bodied palate has a firm backbone of grainy tannins and a lively line, finishing long and lifted.\" LPB for TWI Sep 2022","brand":"Spottswoode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32967230259259,"sku":"USR:SPO:SPOT-3000-2015-F0L0C0","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRSPOSPOT-3000-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1780418017"},{"product_id":"verite-la-joie-2019-3-0l","title":"2019 Verite, La Joie, Sonoma County [OWC], D-Magnum (3L)","description":"JD99 \"Composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and the remainder of Petit Verdot, the 2019 La Joie is compact and unfolds more slowly in the glass. The nose is rich with graphite, sage oil, and black plum. The palate is full of kirsch, fresh leather, currant, and tobacco, with fine tannins that go for ages, along with the fruit and well-balanced acidity. This will warrant 3-5 years cellar to express its full potential over the following 20 years.\" AF for JD Aug 2022 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nRP98+ The 2019 La Joie is striking on the nose with its pure, alluring scents of violet and iron. As it spends time in the glass, it gains intensity, blossoming to aromas of crème de cassis, mint chocolate, licorice, truffle and softening new French oak spices. The palate is bursting with concentrated flavors characterized by energetic acidity rather than weight or extraction. It features tremendously velvety tannins and a very long finish with ringing graphite and violet tones.","brand":"Verite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275747836141,"sku":"USR:VER:JOIE-3000-2019-F0L0C0","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRVERJOIE-3000-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1755314409"},{"product_id":"cheval-blanc-2018-3-0l-owc","title":"2018 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion, D-Magnum (3L) OWC","description":"JA100 \"A great Cheval Blanc that stands up to the potential that I found during en primeur. Extremely restrained and classic in its construction, shot through with points of mint, liquorice, raspberry and eucalyptus. The fresh aromatics mean you could almost think that it is from a cool year, except for the huge density that runs through the palate, along with a creamy texture. Extremely good-quality. Something that you are going to want to put away for a good few decades. I get big, chewy tannins on the finish. Exceptionally good and extremely elegant.\" JA for DR Nov 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJL100 \"If awards were given out for sensuality, this gem would take the trophy. Incredibly sexy, with its velvet drenched textures, silky tannins and opulent personality, this wine stands out in a crowd. The nose, with its aromatic display of flowers, plums, cherries, espresso, licorice, dark cocoa and oyster shell is compelling. The seamless finish crosses the 60 second mark with its non-stop display of concentrated, perfectly ripe, dark sweet, red fruits, chocolate, licorice and spice. If you can afford it, it is a wine you should have in your cellar and you'll want to age this for at least 15 years before popping a bottle. The wine was made using 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% ABV. This wine is a legend in the making.\" JL for WCI Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 \"Love the floral character to the aromas of dark fruit, such as blueberries and black cherries. Red and black licorice, too. The full-bodied palate starts slowly and then expands with super polished, searing tannins that lead you up the palate into a place of grandeur. Lightly chewy at the end. Such great purity and presence here. 6% cabernet sauvignon in the blend with franc and merlot.\" JS Jan 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP98+ \"The 2018 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a 3.75 pH and 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs considerable swirling and air to releases fragrant notes of stewed plums, juicy black cherries and ripe blackberries with underlying suggestions of damp soil, black truffles, rose oil and cardamom with wafts of underbrush and iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely packed with rich black fruits and loads of earthy accents, framed by super firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness to balance, finishing with amazing length and a beautiful array of floral and mineral sparks. Thirty-three plots contributed to this wine, out of the forty-three in production. Of the rest, five went into Petit Cheval and five into bulk. It will need a good 6-7 years at least to really start to strut its stuff and should cellar for a further 30 years or more.\" LPB for WA Mar 2021","brand":"Cheval Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275810488557,"sku":"BDX:CHB:CHEV-3000-2018-F0L0C0","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCHBCHEV-3000-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1731702810"},{"product_id":"verite-la-muse-2019-3-0l-owc","title":"2019 Verite, La Muse, Sonoma County [OWC], D-Magnum (3L)","description":"JS99 \"Blueberries, blackberries and crushed stones. Pure fruit. Full-bodied with round tannins that have powdery character. Creamy and round mouth-feel. Very unique. Great finish. 90% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% malbec.\" JS Mar 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD98 \"The 2019 La Muse offers a luxurious and layered perfume of red apple, sweet tobacco, and fresh leather. The palate is generous, with velveteen texture, noes of cassis, violets, and fresh earth, and a weightless feel. The most open of the three presented by Verite, this is an incredible wine and will be fantastic to check in on over the next two or more decades.\" AF for JD Aug 2022","brand":"Verite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275873730797,"sku":"USR:VER:MUSE-3000-2019-F0L0C0","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRVERMUSE-3000-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1755314408"},{"product_id":"scarecrow-2017-3-0l-owc","title":"2017 Scarecrow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford [OWC], D-Magnum (3L), [Etched]","description":"JD97+ \"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is more closed and backward, yet has stunning currants, roasted coffee, smoked tobacco, and gravelly minerality and shows more violet and floral notes with time in the glass. Full-bodied, powerful, and structured on the palate, this is an elegant, tight, closed Scarecrow that's going to need 4-5 years of bottle age. It's going to age beautifully, though\" JD Jan 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97 \"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Scarecrow opens with notions of warm cassis, baked plums, black raspberries and boysenberries with accents of dried mint, pencil shavings and fragrant soil plus a waft of cast iron pan. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, it has a solid backbone of fantastically ripe tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.\" LPB for TWA Oct 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG97 \"The 2017 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning. Seamless on the palate, with remarkable depth and richness, the 2017 has so much to offer. Black cherry jam, blackberry, chocolate, licorice, spice and menthol build in a rich, sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon that hits all the right notes. Best of all, the 2017 will drink well with only minimal cellaring. It is without question one of the wines of the vintage.\" AG for VM Jan 2020","brand":"Scarecrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47277887291629,"sku":"USR:SCA:SCAR-3000-2017-F0L0C0","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRSCASCAR-3000-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520242"},{"product_id":"2014-sloan-proprietary-red-rutherford-d-magnum-3l-winery-direct-extremely-rare-format","title":"2014 Sloan, Proprietary Red, Rutherford, D-Magnum (3L) [Winery Direct - Extremely Rare Format]","description":"JD99 \"Offers a rare mix of both elegance and power. Still vivid purple-hued and loaded with notions of creme de cassis, leafy herbs, dried tobacco, graphite, and a touch of loamy soil notes, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless mouthfeel, and building yet perfectly ripe tannins. It's as concentrated as the 2015 yet offers a more polished, seamless style that's already hard to resist. I doubt it will ever shut down, and it's a wine that will offer pleasure today as well as in 30 years or more.\" JD Jan 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP98 \"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Proprietary Red needs a little coaxing to reveal slowly unfurling notions of warm black cherries, mulberries, redcurrants and blackberry compote with touches of licorice, tapenade, chargrill and scorched earth. Full-bodied, firm, grainy and packed with layers of black fruits and savory flavors, it has a firm, grainy backbone of very ripe tannins and tons of vivacity, finishing very long.\" LPB for TWA Dec 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG98 \"The 2014 Sloan is a terrific example of the vintage at its best. Mocha, espresso, grilled herbs, leather, smoke and licorice are al fused together in this super-expressive, nuanced wine. In 2014, the Sloan is not as exuberant or rich as it can be, but that is really not an issue at all. The 2014 is a gorgeous wine in the making, that's all there is to it.\" AG for VM Jan 2018 ","brand":"Sloan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129477935341,"sku":"USR:SLO:SLOA-3000-2014-F0L0C0","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRSLOSLOA-3000-2014-F0L0C0_75258866-466a-446b-bab7-e9cd0546ed36.jpg?v=1768594254"},{"product_id":"2020-chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-d-magnum-3l","title":"2020 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L) [OWC]","description":"JD100 \"Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2020 Château Lafite-Rothschild is a sensational effort checking in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that hit 12.8% natural alcohol and a pH of 3.94. As Lafite as Lafite gets, this ultra-classic reveals a dense ruby\/plum hue as well as a tight, yet layered bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and subtle spice. Flawlessly balanced, deep, concentrated, and layered, it has an incredible mid-palate, building, perfect tannins, and a finish that leaves you salivating. Refined, elegant, and perfection are the buzz words here. Unfortunately, it's not for the instant gratification crowd, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this require 15 years to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window. It will probably hit its 100th birthday in fine form.\" JD Mar 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, with a density and tightness. Very compact and complex. Racy. Delicacy with strength. Orange peel undertones. A wine to contemplate. You must understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future. Only 12.8% alcohol. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Best after 2030, but drink it if you have the chance taste it.\" JS May 202392% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48895801917677,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2020-F0L0C0","price":3095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2020-F0L0C0_e4d7049e-0982-4e2e-aed6-efaa3f9f8167.jpg?v=1768594146"},{"product_id":"2013-dana-estates-hershey-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain-d-magnum-3l","title":"2013 Dana Estates, Hershey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, D-Magnum (3L) [etched]","description":"RP99 \"Two wines that I did not see from bottle have turned out to be close to perfection. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey Vineyard has unbelievable richness, a profound opaque purple color and enormous notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with blackberry liqueur, white flowers and crushed rock. The wine is full-bodied and dense with moderately high tannin, but the tannin is integrated and silky. This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and look for it to evolve for 30-35 years. (RP)\" (October 2016)\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS98 The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey Vineyard opens with striking, beguiling aromatics. The bright salinity and tannin of Howell Mountain gives the Hershey its energy, but at the same time, the wine has softened and become relatively accessible for the vintage, something winemaker Chris Cooney ascribes to a greater focus on dry farming. Pine, menthol, chocolate, spice and dried flowers give the wine its distinctive aromatic signatures. A dark, brooding wine, the Hershey is also a terrific example of the vintage. Dramatic, intense and utterly beguiling, the 2013 is a majestic, soaring Cabernet Sauvignon. I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years.","brand":"Dana Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48902732021997,"sku":"USR:DAN:HERS-3000-2013-F0L0C0","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRDANHERS-3000-2013-F0L0C0_460204b6-00dc-4243-bda8-010324ac1e6b.jpg?v=1768594139"},{"product_id":"1985-joseph-phelps-eisele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-d-magnum-3l","title":"1985 Joseph Phelps, Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"DR98 \"Joseph Phelps produced a Cabernet from the Eisele Vineyard from 1975 to 1991 – some of the greatest wines ever made in the Napa Valley. This bottle was tasted throughout its initial opening, decanting and over an ensuing three hours. Just entering its tertiary phase, the nose is arresting in its balance of intensity and poise. Aromas of potting soil, brick dust and dried thyme are framed by the last remnants of dark fruits. The palate is supple yet bright, persistent yet enticing, wrapped up in a delicate grit. Still structured and very much alive, this has at least 10 years ahead of it before the freshness recedes, after which it will still be a delicious wine for another decade.\" ML for DR Feb 2020","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49105979637997,"sku":"USR:PHE:JPEI-3000-1985-F0L0C0","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRPHEJPEI-3000-1985-F0L0C0_86d21f14-bfcc-43d6-a11e-94911a86f8fa.jpg?v=1768594111"},{"product_id":"2013-fantesca-red-all-great-things-mercy-napa-valley-d-magnum-3l-wine-stained-label","title":"2013 Fantesca Red, All Great Things Mercy, Napa Valley, D-Magnum (3L) [Wine Stained Label]","description":"","brand":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49133982417133,"sku":"USR:FAN:MERC-3000-2013-F0L0C0","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRFANMERC-3000-2013-F0L0C0_0cfd1820-ba54-4645-99bf-8dc4274cc7da.jpg?v=1768594083"},{"product_id":"2013-plumpjack-cabernet-sauvignon-reserve-oakville-d-magnum-3l","title":"2013 Plumpjack, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Oakville, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Estate Oakville is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot aged in 100% new French oak. This is perfection and an absolutely amazing effort. The wine is dense purple with sweet tannin, oodles of blueberry and blackberry fruit caressed by toasty new oak, and a full-bodied multi-dimensional mouthfeel -- akin to a skyscraper in the mouth, but without any heaviness. The finish goes on for a good 45+ seconds, and the wine is super-pure and majestic. Truly a tour de force in Cabernet Sauvignon. Kudos to Plumpjack.\" RP Dec 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD100 \"Pure perfection in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a massive wine that brings incredible intensity and depth while staying pure, precise, and elegant, which isn’t an easy feat. Black fruits, camphor, iron, and scorched earth define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a concentrated, powerful mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This is pure gold. Drink bottles any time over the coming two decades.\" JD Feb 2023","brand":"Plumpjack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433314099437,"sku":"USR:PLU:PLUM-3000-2013-F0L0C0","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRPLUPLUM-3000-2013-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773856882"},{"product_id":"2021-chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-saint-julien-d-magnum-3l-owc","title":"2021 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, D-Magnum (3L) OWC","description":"AG98 \"The 2021 Ducru-Beaucaillou captures all the potential it showed from barrel. A delicate, understated wine, the 2021 impresses above all else with its finesse. All the elements are impeccably balanced throughout. Time in the glass brings out the wine's inner sweetness and gorgeous perfume. The balance with oak, at times a challenge here, is also flawless. With lower alcohol and therefore also less extraction from oak than recent vintages, the 2021 is shaping up to be a modern-day classic. The blend is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot, the highest amount of Cabernet Sauvignon ever here. What a wine.\" AG for VM Feb 2024","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666360770797,"sku":"BDX:DUC:DUCR-3000-2021-F0L0C0","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDUCDUCR-3000-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774539940"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-pavie-saint-emilion-grand-cru-d-magnum-3l-owc","title":"2018 Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, D-Magnum (3L), OWC","description":"JD100 \"One of the wines of the vintage is the 2018 Chateau Pavie, and Gerard Perse continues to produce one of the greatest wines in the world, in just about every vintage. Based on 60% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 shows the slightly more restrained style of the estate today yet still brings classic Pavie richness, depth, and grandeur. Revealing a deep purple color as well as a sensational bouquet of crème de cassis, damp earth, tobacco, chalk, and lead pencil shavings, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, incredible purity, a dense, concentrated mid-palate, and a liqueur of rocks-like sense of minerality on the blockbuster finish. There's a backward, inward style here that actually reminds me of the 2000. This is another magical, probably immortal wine from this terroir that marries power with elegance perfectly. Don't miss it!\"","brand":"Pavie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666361950445,"sku":"BDX:PAV:PAVI-3000-2018-F0L0C0","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPAVPAVI-3000-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774540705"},{"product_id":"1997-giuseppe-quintarelli-alzero-cabernet-veneto-d-magnum-3l","title":"1997 Giuseppe Quintarelli Alzero, Cabernet, Veneto, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP97 \"Quintarelli's 1997 Alzero is a masterpiece. Blessed with extraordinary, captivating aromatics, it reveals new layers of spice, licorice, coffee, chocolate, cassis, minerals and sweet dark fruit with each successive taste. What I find most remarkable about this wine is that, despite being packed with jammy, concentrated fruit, it is remarkably light on its feet. It is a wine I never tire of tasting and is not to be missed.\" AG for TWA Oct 2007 ","brand":"Giuseppe Quintarelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666403959021,"sku":"ITY:GIQ:QUIN-3000-1997-F0L0C0","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/ITYGIQQUIN-3000-1997-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774032169"},{"product_id":"2016-petrus-pomerol-d-magnum-3l","title":"2016 Petrus Pomerol, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 \"Opaque purple-black colored, the 2016 Petrus slips effortlessly out of the glass with sanguine, seductive notes of kirsch, warm black plums, blueberry compote, red roses, Ceylon tea, violets, dark chocolate-covered cherries, licorice and cinnamon stick with wafts of iron ore, pencil lead, unsmoked cigars and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, profound and absolutely edifying on the palate, the densely packed, beautifully perfumed red and blue fruit layers possess a charge like defibrillators stimulating your heart to beat faster, each delivering achingly subtle floral and spice sparks, perfectly framed by very firm, very grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with incredible length and taking you to depths that extend to a provocative ferrous undercurrent. Stunning.\" LPB for TWA Nov 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"This is very fleshy and deep with so much texture and richness. It’s full-bodied yet fresh. The tobacco, white truffle, licorice and dark fruit are so impressive. It’s so exuberant and wild. It just goes on for ever. Spellbinding. Very muscular and powerful. Agile and energetic. Please give this time.\" JS Jan 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG99 \"The 2016 Pétrus is magnificent. There is a sense of total completeness in the 2016 that is hard to capture with words. A regal wine of total presence, the 2016 simply has it all. Beautifully layered in the glass, with stunning aromatics and endless, layered fruit, the 2016 is utterly captivating. Once again I am struck by the wine's purity and total class. Technical Director Olivier Berrout and his team turned out a magnificent Pétrus in 2016.\" AG for VM Jan 2019","brand":"Petrus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49709257031917,"sku":"BDX:PET:PETR-3000-2016-F0L0C0","price":19950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPETPETR-3000-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774627208"},{"product_id":"2015-chateau-canon-saint-emilion-grand-cru-d-magnum-3l","title":"2015 Chateau Canon, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"AG100 \"From the very beginning, the 2015 Canon has made an eloquent case for itself as one of the wines of the vintage. Multiple tastings from bottle only confirm what several early tastings hinted at: the 2015 Canon is simply extraordinary in every way. Sumptuous and exotic, with no hard edges and exceptional balance, the 2015 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. A rush of red fruit intermingled with floral notes, spice and smoke notes effortlessly runs up the wine's vertical structure as the 2015 thrills with every twist and turn. The 2015 Canon is a rare wine that is both hedonistic and intellectual - well, maybe it is a bit more hedonistic-leaning. It doesn't matter. Don't miss it. This 2015 is masterpiece from General Manager Nicolas Auderbert and his team at Canon.\" AG for VM Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Seductive. The nose draws you in deep: It’s like staring into a well of pristine dark cherries, dark plums, blackberries and mulberries. All the oak is perfectly subsumed. The palate’s flawless with immense depth and power and it’s so balanced as to appear to float. Immaculate fresh dark-berry and plum flavors. Silky and deep, ribbon-like finish. Perfect. Best from 2022.\" JS Jan 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNM100 \"The 2015 Canon was a benchmark wine that seemed to revitalize this historic estate. I was crossing my fingers that it would not disappoint in bottle and I am glad to say that it delivers the goods. It has a very intense bouquet (just as it showed out of barrel) with laser-like precision offering wild strawberry, raspberry preserve, wet limestone and hints of truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, clean and fresh with pure black and red fruit whose every atom appears infused with minerals. The mouth is tingling long after the wine has exited and your brain is thinking...when is the next sip coming? It is frankly heads and shoulders above almost every Saint Émilion this vintage, to reaffirm, a benchmark for this historic estate that will give pleasure to many over the coming years. Astonishing.\" NM for WJ Feb 2018","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49957450711277,"sku":"BDX:CAN:CANO-3000-2015-F0L0C0","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXCANCANO-3000-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779403345"},{"product_id":"2009-shafer-hillside-select-stags-leap-district-d-magnum-3l","title":"2009 Shafer, Hillside Select, Stags Leap District, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP98+ \"Made entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Hillside Select has a deep garnet color. Wow—it explodes from the glass with this atomic nose of crème de cassis, Black Forest cake, baked plums and boysenberries plus hints of licorice, mocha, cedar chest and pencil lead with a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied, the palate is a concentrated, full-on behemoth, possessing fantastic balance and expressiveness, finishing with epic length and a fantastically velvety texture.\" LPB for TWA Jan 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG98 \"Shafer's 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is all high notes. Sweet red plum and cherry notes meld into mint, spice and new leather, all supported by silky, polished tannins that add finesse to the plush fruit. Rich, opulent and beautifully textured throughout, the 2009 is going to provide fabulous, viscerally thrilling drinking pretty much right out of the gate. This is a great Hillside Select. Frankly, I can't imagine anyone who enjoys Hillside Select not wanting the 2009 in their cellar. The persistent, resonant finish is pure sensuality.\" AG for VM Nov 2013","brand":"Shafer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49999516270829,"sku":"USR:SHA:SHAF-3000-2009-F0L0C0","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRSHASHAF-3000-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1781125273"},{"product_id":"2007-joseph-phelps-insignia-napa-valley-d-magnum-3l","title":"2007 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 \"Deep garnet colored with a lingering hint of purple, the 2007 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine reveals the most seductive crème de cassis, Black Forest cake and licorice notions with touches of violets, eucalyptus, chocolate box and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of cedar chest. Full-bodied with tantalizing opulence yet compelling restraint, the palate beautifully juxtaposes the rich, ripe fruit with wonderful freshness and a firm yet plush backbone, finishing beautifully perfumed.\" LPB for TWA Aug 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Joseph Phelps’ flagship wine, which they have been making for 36 years, is the Insignia, which boasts a remarkable track record. Phelps, always a visionary, was the first to recognize that a blend of grapes could be better than a single varietal cuvee. Phelps produces a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Backus Vineyard situated on the eastern slopes of the Oakville Corridor overlooking Screaming Eagle and Rudd Estate.\" Robert Parker Published: Dec 22, 2010","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50010653720813,"sku":"USR:PHE:JPIN-3000-2007-F0L0C0","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRPHEJPIN-3000-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1780009741"},{"product_id":"2010-joseph-phelps-insignia-napa-valley-d-magnum-3l","title":"2010 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"AG96+ \"The 2010 Insignia has totally closed down in bottle. Dark plums, graphite, pencil shavings, smoke and licorice all jump from the glass, but today the 2010 is in no mood to show all of its personality. Today the Petit Verdot seems especially pronounced. The tannins are sweet, layered and impeccably balanced, which makes me think the 2010 will enjoy a long drinking window once it softens. The 2010 is a beautiful, silky Insignia, but it needs time. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot and 2% Malbec.\" AG for VM Nov 2013\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"A gorgeously intense bouquet of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, black currants, blackberries, and subtle smoke and foresty aromas jumps from the glass of this full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine with soft tannins, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and a long, rich finish displaying well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. This beauty is one of the top Insignias produced over recent years. It should age easily for 20+ years.\" RP Nov 2013\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"one of the most historical vertical tastings I have ever done, that of Joseph Phelps’ proprietary red Bordeaux blend called Insignia, which was one of California’s first proprietary red Meritage wines launched in 1974. While visiting this winery in early September, I had the privilege of tasting every vintage from 1974 to 2012. This has always been a remarkable wine and sadly I am old enough to remember the 1974, to which I gave a great rating, but then suggested it be drunk within 10-12 years. I never thought it would last. Of course, it turned out to be one of the great mature wines of the vertical tasting, but more on that on the web site. The five vintages of Insignia which consumers should be keeping an eye on are 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.\" Published: Oct 30, 2013","brand":"Joseph Phelps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50010653819117,"sku":"USR:PHE:JPIN-3000-2010-F0L0C0","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USRPHEJPIN-3000-2010-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1780008726"}],"url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/double-magnum-wines.oembed?page=99","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}