 | d'Arenberg Laughing Magpie 2006 IN STOCK
Now Arrived
We have secured an advance parcel of the Magpie '06
We expect normal stocks of the '06 to be available early '08.
Very dark saturated appearance and a violet-crimson hue suggesting a complex dry red. The aroma is very intense with mix of dark Maraschino cherries, spiced fruit skins and obvious notes of apricot stones, crushed ginger and mandarin peel. As the wine opens up further notes of black roasted teas, black olive and smoky tarry notes evolve with a fragrant lift of violets and lilies. The palate is full flavoured with ripe, juicy, soft, mouth-filling, fruit flavours with notes of cranberries, blueberries, ribena, blackcurrants, cherries and dark chocolate/carob. The herbaceous edges keep the palate in check.
Overall balance is excellent with the oak suppressing the dark fruit while the tea-like tannins are abundant and silky acidity gives the wine great definition. The finish is long, juicy and pointed with blackcurrant and jube flavours and a mineral note pushing through. The concentration of this wine suggests it will greatly benefit with further bottle aging for 10 years or more.
Price: £12.75 (Including: VAT at 17.5%) |
