Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva 2012Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta have been making wine since the late 1800s and three generations of the Lacuesta family have made the wine during this period. They are based in Haro in the Rioja Alta, the originator, Felix Martinez Lacuesta also represented producers in the set up of the Regulatory Body of the Rioja DO. They were a pioneering force in exporting Rioja wines, in the early 1900s, paving the way for others. Their vines are planted at about 400

Maxime has shown with this elegant wine from Leully above Nuits-Saint-Georges that he has an excellent understanding with Chardonnay as well

14% Red Field Blend

The CL range represents Oldenburg's Lifestyle collection

Tasting this wine almost makes you forget it's a Malbec

Each grape is selected by hand

between Beychevelle and St Julien

We really like this particular Chinon

a dosage of 9g/L imparts just the right touch of sweetness

5 hectare winery

cinnamon and anise notes come through with the soft and gentle tannin keeping everything together on the palate

This delicious wine offers a harmonious blend of red fruit flavours

preserving its vibrant character