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Inky ruby\/purple with stunning concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, skyscraper-like texture and fabulous purity of blue, red and black fruits, this is a tour de force from this estate owned by Christian Moueix. The potential complexity and sheer compelling quality of Hosanna is amazing. Aromatically, this may be the most profound wine of the vintage. Drink it over the next 15-20 years.\" Robert Parker, 2015","brand":"Chateau Hosanna","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412648776010,"sku":"HED80240","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED80240.jpg?v=1781892755"},{"product_id":"les-hauts-conseillants-2015","title":"Les Hauts Conseillants 2015","description":"Hailing from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, Château Les Hauts-Conseillants spans 10ha of vineyards, with a dominance of Merlot plantings. 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