Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2016 otago Makipai Wines is a partnership

Makipai Wines is a partnership between two good friends who needed an ongoing excuse to get together and chat about music (mainly punk-think Stiff Little Fingers and The Clash) and football (mainly about the five minutes when Newcastle United were good)

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Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2016 otago Makipai Wines is a partnership"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" Vineyards lie on deep gravel beds underpinned by clay and then sandstone and limestone (part of these vineyards actually reside in the St Julien appellation). Blend 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc Winemaking As the Grand vin, the wine is fermented in stainless steel cuves and then matured in oak barriques (50% new) for up to 18 months.