{"title":"7958 CUS DM - Customer 6 Nov 2025 Xmas Catalog","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2025 CRACKING CHRISTMAS SALE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlease \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"7958 e-catalogue\" href=\"https:\/\/online.flippingbook.com\/link\/363599\/%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to view the e-catalogue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChristmas is coming again — time to stock up on wines worth celebrating! From Gold-medal Bordeaux and classic French favourites, to elegant Champagnes, crisp whites, and sparkling delights, our festive list has everything you need for every gathering. Fill your wine rack, load your fridge, and get ready to toast in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs an added bonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1. With your first 12-bottle case, you’ll receive 3 FREE bottles of 95pt Gold-winning Saracosa 2024 (worth $597).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2. Order 24 bottles or more and you’ll also receive a FREE UK Dartington Crystal Decanter and a FREE Cordless Bottle Lamp (total worth $1,030) – my fabulous festive gifts to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9588\/9263\/files\/7958_free.jpg?v=1763025447\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your Favourite Add-On! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd-on 1: Pillastro Primitivo Puglia 2023 12btl (NORMALLY $2,028 NOW $888)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd-on 2: Vinha do Fava Touriga Nacional 2023 12btl (NORMALLY $1,908 NOW $888\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9588\/9263\/files\/7958_add_on.jpg?v=1763025457\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor every purchase of 12 bottles from our Sale Catalogue, you can add on one of the above cases at your choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP.S. The order deadline for Christmas delivery is 20th December.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSELECT YOUR CASE NOW\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-malescasse-2020-6btl","title":"Château Malescasse 2020 6btl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eWe are proud to introduce a rising star of the Haut-M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eédoc \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e– Ch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eâteau Malescasse 2020, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel-AOC Haut-Médoc, released ex-château for the very first time. A wine of pedigree, precision, and rarity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e– order the rare Bordeaux gem now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003ebefore it sells out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eA Missed 1855 – A 21st Century Triumph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eFounded in 1824, Ch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eâteau \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eMalescasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e has long been part of Bordeaux’s rich winemaking tradition. Legend even suggests it narrowly missed inclusion in the 1855 Classification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e– not for lack of quality, but because a broker drank all the samples before they could be judged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eToday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eMalescasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e proudly holds the title of Cru Bourgeois \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eExceptionnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e, the top tier in the modern Cru Bourgeois system — awarded to just 14 estates in the M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eédoc. These châteaux are recognized not only for their consistent excellence, but also for sustainability and rigorous quality standards. Wines like this deliver Grand Cru-level finesse at outstanding value, making them a smart choice for collectors and wine lovers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eClive Coates MW, in his authoritative writings on Bordeaux, has been notably enthusiastic about Château \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eMalescasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e. He once described it as: “the best cru bourgeois of the last 20 years”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003ePrime Terroir Between Margaux \u0026amp;amp; Saint-Julien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eNestled between the prestigious appellations of Margaux and Saint-Julien, in the gravel-rich commune of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eLamarque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e, Château \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eMalescasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e benefits from the exceptional terroir that defines Left Bank greatness. The estate adheres to High Environmental Value (HVE Level 3) standards and practices meticulous vineyard management, treating its 35-year-old vines with Grand Cru-level care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eA Technical Vintage Masterfully Managed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage was not without challenges \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e– spring rains, drought, and heat spikes – but through expert adaptation and timing, the estate produced grapes of remarkable concentration and balance. The final blend (58% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot) was gently vinified and matured for 12 months in French oak (1\/3 new, 1\/3 1-year-old, 1\/3 2-year-old), delivering both depth and elegance. Traditionally matured in 225L barriques, Ch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eâteau \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eMalescasse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e broke new ground in the 2020 vintage as one of the first in Bordeaux to use 300L barrels, striking a finer fruit-oak balance. Now also trialing 500L, the estate cements its role as a true Bordeaux pioneer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eAcclaimed by the World’s Leading Critics!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf3\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e Decanter Wine World Awards: 97\/100, Platinum Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf3\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e Antonio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eGalloni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e: 92\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf3\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e Jane Anson: 92\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf3\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e James Suckling: 92\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e“Attractive sweet, dense black fruit aromas, cassis, plum, and blackcurrant. Soft, warming texture on the palate, poised tannins and beautifully bonded to refined currant and cedar fruits. Subtle use of oak sits elegantly on the finish.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e– 97\/100, Decanter Wine World Awards Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eMedal\u0026amp;nbsp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e“Elegance personified... an absolute delight to taste.” – 92\/100, Antonio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eGalloni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e“A sleek, medium-to-full bodied Haut-M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eédoc… Well-balanced and structured.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e– 92\/100, James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eTasting Notes: Where Power Meets Finesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eA deep, dark red color. Lively nose characterized by black fruit, an aromatic freshness with minty notes. On the palate the attack is full-bodied, silky, and beautifully dense, with notes of violet and chocolate. The tannins are soft and well blended. Elegant enough to enjoy now, but with the backbone to evolve beautifully over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laithwaites Direct Wines HK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43770471776367,"sku":"X0245513","price":2328.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9588\/9263\/files\/X0245513.jpg?v=1761636788"},{"product_id":"w-o-mix-6btl","title":"Sicilian w\/o Collection 6btl","description":null,"brand":"Laithwaites Direct Wines HK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43793960829039,"sku":"X0863213","price":738.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9588\/9263\/files\/X0863213.jpg?v=1763019671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9588\/9263\/collections\/7958_PDP.jpg?v=1763017168","url":"https:\/\/www.directwines.com.hk\/collections\/7958-cus-dm-customer-6-nov-2025-xmas-catalog.oembed?page=3","provider":"Laithwaites Direct Wines HK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}