{"title":"Fine Wine Gift Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world's greatest wines are even more extraordinary in good company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discover an exceptional selection of fine wine gift sets, thoughtfully curated around legendary estates, historic vintages, and some of the most coveted bottles in the world. From First Growth Bordeaux and Grand Cru Burgundy to the iconic wines of Domaine Leroy, Masseto, Gaja, and Château Lafite Rothschild, each collection brings together extraordinary pedigree, rarity, and character. Whether celebrating a milestone, honoring a fellow wine lover, or adding something remarkable to your own cellar, these carefully assembled selections offer a memorable way to experience the very best of fine wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cabernet-case-april-2026","title":"The Cabernet Case: California Classics","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Cabernet Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 Bottles a Shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTheCabernet Case is a simple proposition: We triple our Cabernet Quartet- three bottles of each- you unpack and enjoy them. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnjoy a collection that includes both classic benchmark wines and unexpected outliers, each handpicked to surprise and delight your palate. Enhance your wine knowledge with in-depth articles, tasting notes, and expert insights on Cabernet regions and winemaking techniques.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection includes 3 of each:\u003cbr\u003e2013 Morlet Family Vineyards 'Mon Chevalier' Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e2021 Martin Ray Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e2019 Schweiger Vineryards Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District\u003cbr\u003e2022 Stuhlmuller Reserve Cabernet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here as a one-time Wine Pack purchase, this is a great introduction to our clubs without the commitment. No guesswork—just delicious wine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is a pre-packed selection chosen by our team of sommeliers and will ship on its own. 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Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Pierre, Gloria, Meyney, Domaine de Chevalier, and Malartic-Lagravière provide six distinct expressions of the Left Bank, from the polished structure of Saint-Julien to the power of Saint-Estèphe and the smoky, gravel-driven character of Pessac-Léognan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew vintages could make the comparison more compelling than 2016. A long, dry summer concentrated the fruit, while September rain and an extended harvest preserved freshness and allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to reach exceptional maturity. Across the Left Bank, the resulting wines combine deep fruit and firm structure with the balance, acidity, and precision needed for decades of evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly ten years after harvest, these wines are beginning to move into an exciting stage. The tannins are relaxing, secondary notes are starting to emerge, and the underlying differences between appellations are becoming increasingly clear. Together, these six bottles offer a rare horizontal look at the terroirs that define the Left Bank through one of Bordeaux's great modern vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Bordeaux: A Vintage for the Ages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Bordeaux vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest in recent history, surpassing even the legendary 1982 and 1990 vintage. Critics agree that the 2016 Bordeaux vintage strikes an exceptional balance between power and elegance: abundant spring moisture followed by a hot, dry summer concentrated the fruit and built firm, structured tannins. These wines are made to age gracefully for decades, yet many are surprisingly approachable in their youth with proper decanting, offering both immediate pleasure and long-term cellar potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by elegant, ripe red fruit, silky tannins, and lower alcohol levels, these wines possess a remarkable freshness and vitality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe vintage's unique climate conditions resulted in wines with exceptional balance, purity, and aging potential\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Collection: 6 Iconic Left-Bank Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carefully curated case features 6 outstanding wines from across Bordeaux's prestigious appellations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wines\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien (98 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic St-Julien with Cabernet backbone and an extra layer of density in 2016. Notes: concentrated black fruits, graphite\/cedar, firm ripe tannins and good acidity — shows both power and classic structure. Expect long cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan (97 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA benchmark Graves estate. The 2016 red is dense and refined: blackberries, cedar, tobacco and mineral\/rocky notes with tight, fine tannins — a classic cellar candidate with significant structure. Many critics give it very high marks and suggest mid-2020s onward drinking and long-term cellaring. Pairs with roast lamb, beef and grilled aubergine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Pierre, Saint-Julien, Quatrième Cru Classé (97 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux’s 1855 Classification is filled with famous names, but Château Saint-Pierre has somehow remained one of its best-kept secrets. At just 17 hectares, it is the smallest Classified Growth in Saint-Julien, a tiny Quatrième Cru Classé surrounded by some of the most coveted Cabernet terroir on the Left Bank. Its obscurity is largely an accident of history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Malartic-Lagravière Rouge, Pessac-Léognan (96 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePessac-Léognan grand vin: 2016 red is composed and pure with cassis, tobacco, crushed stones and a menthol\/peppery lift. Medium-full body, well integrated oak and saline\/mineral thread keep the palate lively — will cellar well (many suggest drinking 2025–2040). Versatile with lamb, roast pork or mature cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Meyney, Saint-Estèphe (96 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Estèphe’s sturdier profile—2016 gives dense black fruit, graphite, violet florals and firm, supportive tannins. The vintage made Meyney more focused and energetic than some prior years; cellaring will reward you (peaks often cited from mid-2020s to 2035+). Pairs well with roasted beef, lamb and game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Gloria, Saint-Julien (96 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standout Saint-Julien in 2016: rich, concentrated and surprisingly compelling for its price tier. Expect cassis and black cherry, pencil-shavings\/graphite, mocha hints and fine tannins — reviewers flagged it as a star of St-Julien 2016.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eLeft Bank AOCs Represented\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 wines (Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Pierre, Gloria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003ePessac-Léognan\u003c\/strong\u003e – 3 wines (Chevalier, Malartic Rouge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eSaint-Estèphe\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1 wine (Meyney)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Shipping Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProvenance Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes with an unimpeachable provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchased Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored at Dartess in Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferred to London City Bond in February 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKept in original packaging, undisturbed case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2017. Upon release from the châteaux between June 2018 and March 2019, they were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eAuthenticity Assured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle is delivered with a SommSelect Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the wine's traceability and optimal storage conditions throughout its journey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering represents a true collector's dream - a chance to own a piece of Bordeaux history that promises to be both an exceptional investment and a testament to the pinnacle of winemaking craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947027775542,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/bordeaux-left-bank-wine-pack.png?v=1791281446"},{"product_id":"2016-bordeaux-elite-6-bottle-wine-pack","title":"2016 Bordeaux Elite 6-Bottle Wine Pack","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Elite 6 brings together six of the vintage's most important wines from across Bordeaux. La Mission Haut-Brion, Pichon Comtesse, Pontet-Canet, Carruades de Lafite, L'Évangile, and Troplong Mondot span both banks and some of the region's most celebrated terroirs, from Pauillac and Pessac-Léognan to Pomerol and Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat connects them is 2016. After an unusually wet start to the growing season, Bordeaux experienced a long, dry summer followed by perfectly timed September rain and an extended harvest. The result was a rare combination of concentration and freshness, producing wines with ripe fruit and serious structure without sacrificing the balance and precision required for long-term aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly a decade later, these wines are beginning to reveal what made 2016 so exceptional. The fruit remains vibrant, the tannins are beginning to integrate, and the best wines still have decades ahead of them. Together, these six bottles offer a horizontal look at how one extraordinary vintage expressed itself across six very different corners of Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003e2016 Bordeaux: A Vintage for the Ages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Bordeaux vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest in recent history, surpassing even the legendary 1982 and 1990 vintage. Critics agree that the 2016 Bordeaux vintage strikes an exceptional balance between power and elegance: abundant spring moisture followed by a hot, dry summer concentrated the fruit and built firm, structured tannins. These wines are made to age gracefully for decades, yet many are surprisingly approachable in their youth with proper decanting, offering both immediate pleasure and long-term cellar potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacterized by elegant, ripe red fruit, silky tannins, and lower alcohol levels, these wines possess a remarkable freshness and vitality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe vintage's unique climate conditions resulted in wines with exceptional balance, purity, and aging potential\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eThe Collection: 6 Elite Bordeaux Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carefully curated case features 6 outstanding wines from across Bordeaux's prestigious appellations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac (100 pts)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew estates make the argument against Bordeaux’s old classification hierarchy more convincingly than Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Officially a Deuxième Cru Classé, Pichon Comtesse has spent generations producing wines that belong in the conversation with Pauillac’s First Growths. The 2016 is one of the clearest examples yet. Now carrying four separate 100-point scores, it has emerged as one of the defining wines of an extraordinary Bordeaux vintage and one of the great modern releases from this historic estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac (100 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop-tier, biodynamically farmed Pauillac with Cabernet-led power but precision. The 2016 is widely described as vivid, mineral and wonderfully balanced — black-currant and cassis, violet florals, graphite\/mineral lift and very fine-grained tannins; plenty of energy under the ripeness. It’s built for long ageing but is approachable after a long decant once it’s opened — drinking window commonly given from the mid-2020s into 2040+. Serve with roasted beef or lamb. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/chateau-pontet-canet-2016-pauillac\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqc2xBMRtCC_BXNHs6PLS-k4e2SwPes1TxofCvc9FVOSAc-SGU9\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/chateau-pontet-canet-2016-pauillac\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqc2xBMRtCC_BXNHs6PLS-k4e2SwPes1TxofCvc9FVOSAc-SGU9\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChâteau La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (99 pts)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLocated directly across the road from First Growth Château Haut-Brion, La Mission was excluded from the famous ranking simply because the classification largely stopped at the borders of the Médoc. Collectors have spent the generations since correcting that omission. La Mission is routinely regarded as Bordeaux's unofficial \"sixth First Growth,\" with a track record that can rival the five estates officially holding the title. The relationship with Haut-Brion goes well beyond geography. Since 1983, both estates have belonged to the Dillon family, yet La Mission remains unmistakably its own wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau L'Evangile, Pomerol (99 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight-bank Merlot dominance: plush, sensual Pomerol with dark plum, truffle and spice. 2016 L’Evangile is concentrated but finely textured — velvet tannins and saline minerality that give freshness to the ripe fruit. A wine that rewards patience (peak often 2028–2045+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion (97 pts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful, opulent Saint-Émilion with dominant Merlot richness in 2016: black forest cake, espresso\/graphite, violets and very plush texture. Tannins are big but polished; many tasters call this a “monster” with long ageing potential (drinking windows often from late 2020s into mid-21st century). Needs decanting if opened early; pairs beautifully with braised short ribs or game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarruades de Lafite (2nd Wine of Lafite Rothschild)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe celebrated second wine of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Bordeaux’s five legendary First Growths. Named for the Carruades plateau adjoining Lafite’s historic vineyards in Pauillac, it offers a distinct expression of the same extraordinary estate, shaped by its own parcel selection and a significantly higher proportion of Merlot than the Grand Vin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eAOCs represented\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eLeft Bank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauillac, Pessac-Léognan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eRight Bank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Émilion, Pomerol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e – 3 wines (Pontet-Canet, Lafite, Pichon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003ePessac-Léognan\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1 wines (La Mission Haut-Brion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSaint-Émilion\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1 wine (Troplong Mondot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003ePomerol\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1 wine (L’Evangile)\u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Shipping Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProvenance Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes with an unimpeachable provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchased Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored at Dartess in Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferred to London City Bond in February 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKept in original packaging, undisturbed case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2017. Upon release from the châteaux between June 2018 and March 2019, they were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eAuthenticity Assured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle is delivered with a SommSelect Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring the wine's traceability and optimal storage conditions throughout its journey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering represents a true collector's dream - a chance to own a piece of Bordeaux history that promises to be both an exceptional investment and a testament to the pinnacle of winemaking craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948884344886,"sku":null,"price":1724.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016-elite-bordeaux-pack.png?v=1791281446"},{"product_id":"gaja-evolution-gift-pack","title":"Gaja Evolution Gift Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of Gaja is the story of one family repeatedly refusing to accept the hierarchy it inherited. When Angelo Gaja joined the family estate in 1961, Barbaresco still lived largely in the shadow of Barolo and Italian wine itself was fighting to be taken seriously on the world stage. Angelo did not simply set out to make better Barbaresco. He challenged the assumptions surrounding it, lowering yields, isolating individual vineyards, embracing new cellar techniques, and eventually producing wines whose reputation could stand independently of the appellation printed on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat independence became fundamental to Gaja. Most producers spend generations trying to earn the most prestigious regional name possible; Angelo became willing to surrender one. When appellation rules conflicted with his vision, some of Gaja's greatest wines were deliberately bottled outside Barbaresco DOCG. It was an extraordinary inversion of the traditional relationship between producer and place: Gaja would not hide beneath the reputation of an appellation when the family could control its own vineyards, its own winemaking, and ultimately its own name. The message was not that terroir didn't matter. It was that greatness had to be earned rather than inherited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Gaja kept moving. The family that helped force the world to reconsider Barbaresco crossed into Barolo, then left Piedmont altogether for Tuscany. Gaja Evolution follows that progression through three bottles: Costa Russi from Barbaresco, Sperss from Barolo, and Camarcanda from Bolgheri. Origin, expansion, reinvention. Together they trace how Gaja evolved from one of Piedmont's great estates into something far harder to define: an Italian wine family whose identity has never been limited by the hierarchy, rules, grapes, or geography it inherited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosta Russi (Origin) → Sperss (Expansion) → Camarcanda (Reinvention)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2014 Gaja, Barbaresco “Costa Russi”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything begins in Barbaresco. Costa Russi was first produced as a single-vineyard wine in 1978, part of Angelo Gaja's radical argument that individual sites in Barbaresco deserved identities of their own. But this 2014 captures another chapter in the family's evolution. Angelo had famously removed Costa Russi from Barbaresco DOCG beginning with the 1996 vintage, choosing the freedom to blend a small amount of Barbera over the prestige of the appellation. The next generation eventually reversed that decision, returning Costa Russi to pure Nebbiolo and Barbaresco DOCG beginning in 2013. This 2014 therefore sits at a fascinating intersection of two generations: the vineyard Angelo helped make famous, interpreted through Gaia and her siblings' renewed commitment to Nebbiolo and place. Evolution at Gaja did not mean abandoning the past. Sometimes it meant returning to it differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2015 Gaja, Langhe “Sperss”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spending decades helping elevate Barbaresco from Barolo's shadow, Gaja did something more interesting than simply declaring victory: the family crossed into Barolo itself. Gaja acquired its first Barolo vineyards in 1988, and Sperss became the expression of what happened when a philosophy forged in Barbaresco encountered another of Nebbiolo's great terroirs. The move was not an abandonment of home, but an expansion of the argument. If Gaja's identity came from obsessive farming, selection, and interpretation rather than from a single appellation, there was no reason that identity had to stop at Barbaresco's border. Sperss takes the same grape into a different landscape and demonstrates an increasingly important idea in the Gaja story: geography could shape the wine without defining the limits of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2015 Gaja Ca'Marcanda “Camarcanda”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamarcanda takes the argument to its logical extreme. In 1996, Gaja left Piedmont for Bolgheri, trading Nebbiolo and the Langhe hills for Cabernet and the Tuscan coast. Ca'Marcanda was not an attempt to reproduce Barbaresco somewhere else. It was the opposite: an opportunity to discover what remained of the Gaja philosophy when nearly everything familiar was removed. The 2015 Camarcanda, built from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, answers that question. The grape changes. The climate changes. The region changes. What remains is the insistence that reputation begins with decisions the family itself can control. By this point, Gaja was no longer simply a Barbaresco producer working elsewhere. It had become an idea capable of surviving reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2017. Upon release from the châteaux between June 2018 and March 2019, they were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/gaja_fmaily_2.jpg?v=1791239632\" alt=\"Gaja Family\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977846145078,"sku":null,"price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/gaja-evolution-wine-pack.png?v=1791267954"},{"product_id":"99-point-collection","title":"99+ Point Wine Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome wines transcend their appellations, earning recognition among the finest expressions of their variety, region, and vintage. Our 99+ Point Collection brings together six remarkable bottles, each awarded 99 or 100 points by leading wine critics. From the legendary estates of Bordeaux and Montalcino to the mountain vineyards of Napa Valley and the coastal and volcanic terroirs of American Pinot Noir, this collection is a study in excellence across the world's great wine regions. Six wines, six distinct identities, and one extraordinary standard of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their extraordinary scores, these six wines offer a compelling study in contrast: Bordeaux versus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, coastal Sonoma versus volcanic Oregon Pinot Noir, and traditional Tuscan Sangiovese versus modern Bordeaux-inspired blends. Together, they create three fascinating comparisons that showcase the influence of terroir, winemaking philosophy, and regional identity at the highest level.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2016-chateau-pichon-longueville-comtesse-de-lalande-pauillac-deuxieme-cru-classe\" title=\"2016 Pichon Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac | 100 Points\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Points, Wine Advocate, William Kelley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One of the greatest wines that this estate has produced in the modern era... a brilliant classic that no Bordeaux lover is going to want to do without.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-philip-togni-vineyard-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-spring-mountain\" title=\"2023 Philip Togni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Philip Togni Vineyard, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Points, Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One of the top vintages I have had the privilege to taste, Philip Togni's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate starts quietly, with delicate, pretty notes of bay leaf and violets, then steadily grows into a crescendo of mixed red and black cherries and cassis. This medium- to full-bodied wine is concentrated, rich and dense yet never heavy or overdone; it's tannic but without any harshness, exhibiting awesome length and elegance.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2024-raen-pinot-noir-royal-st-robert-cuvee-sonoma-coast\" title=\"2024 RAEN Royal St. Robert Pinot Noir | 99 Points\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 RAEN, Pinot Noir “Royal St. Robert Cuvée,” Sonoma Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Spellbinding aromas of rose petals, strawberries, citrus and bark, with hints of lemongrass. Medium-bodied, tight and structured, this offers a captivating combination of linear intensity and calmness, so classy and sophisticated. A continued benchmark for American pinot noir. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2024-arterberry-maresh-pinot-noir-maresh-vineyard-dundee-hills\" title=\"2024 Arterberry Maresh\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Arterberry Maresh, Pinot Noir “Maresh Vineyard,” Dundee Hills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An intense, layered and intriguing wine that changes a lot in the glass. Pronounced umami, dark fruit, spices, pine forest, crushed flowers and orange peel up front. Concentrated and refined with energetic acidity and verve, leading to a long, evolving finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2019-ciacci-piccolomini-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-pianrosso-santa-caterina-d-orosomm2604-cci19bmpsc-750\" title=\"2019 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello Riserva Pianrosso (99 pts)\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Ciacci Piccolomini, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Wow. The ripe yet fresh aromas are so alluring and compelling, showing plums, cedar, rose petals and hints of leather. Full-bodied yet framed and tensioned with fantastic length and intensity. Polished tannins are powerful but reserved, showing great presence and character. This is a monumental wine in many senses of the word. One for the cellar.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2019-la-massa-giorgio-primo-toscana-igtsomm2605-lmsa19gptosc-750\" title=\"2019 Giorgio Primo Panzano | 99pt Super Tuscan Cabernet Blend\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 La Massa, “Giorgio Primo,” Toscana IGT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 Points, Falstaff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/falstaff_wine_240x240.png?v=1792278318\" alt=\"falstaff logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Densely woven on the palate, with beautiful texture and punchy tannin, opens in many layers, with distinctive stony and mineral components. Radiant and deep, lingers long; a terrific wine.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48082326159414,"sku":null,"price":976.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/99-point-wine-pack_82181a69-b5c7-4112-b0c6-f9f7a0eac06d.png?v=1792278038"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/2016-bordeaux-elite-6-wine-pack-big.jpg?v=1792284939","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/fine-wine-gift-sets.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}