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I Like Big Botts And I Cannot Lie
You Wine Lovers Can't Deny
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Sir Mix-a-Lot cleary has great taste
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I asked ChatGPT to write some parody verses to “Baby Got Back” about large formats, but they were truly terrible, so I’ll spare you. Instead, let me spend a minute on why big bottles are genuinely special and why today’s offer is worth your attention.
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From a scientific perspective, large formats are simply better for wine. Corks are not fully airtight and allow a tiny amount of oxygen to move into the bottle over time. That oxygen exchange is a major driver of ageing. With big bottles the ratio of oxygen to wine is lower, so the wine evolves more slowly and more gracefully. There is also more thermal mass in the bottle, which means large formats are less affected by fluctuations in temperature if they are not stored under ideal conditions.
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If you are hosting a group that would normally call for several bottles, large formats guarantee consistency. Bottle variation is real and it is entirely possible that two standard bottles show differently. Pouring from one large format removes that risk and creates a seamless experience at the table. Why risk it?
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And, most importantly, THEY ARE FUN. Nothing gets a room smiling faster than a big bottle. They create instant excitement. They are theatrical to pour. They get photographed (see below). Everyone wants a turn. They make any occasion feel like a celebration.
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Bottom line: BIGGER IS BETTER.
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With the festive season fast approaching and these all priced best-in-market, there will be no shortage of opportunities to put a large format on the table. So the question is simple: which one are you opening first?
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White-Glove Concierge Delivery and Free In-Bond Transfers
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Free delivery within the M25 every Saturday (order by 5 PM Wednesday).
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Nationwide two-day shipping also available.
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Storing in bond? We’ll transfer to other UK warehouses at no cost – just ask if you need it faster.
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Founder, Avint-Garde Fine Wine
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2002 Dujac Clos de la Roche en Methusalem calls for a photo
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"Pillowy and charming, with a seamless and enveloping core of fruit and a lively, fine-boned profile"
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Billecart-Salmon’s Rosé Brut NV in magnum format offers poised red fruit, fine mousse, and long aging potential. A refined, celebratory Champagne with critical acclaim and broad appeal.
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£240.00 in bond
£310.32 inc. VAT
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- Stephan Reinhardt (TWA)
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A generous yet focused 2007 Clos des Goisses, combining honeysuckle, apple and spice with bracing acidity and citrus precision. Expressive now, this magnum will mature gracefully through 2040.
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£550.00 in bond
£682.32 inc. VAT
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"Rich and elegantly muscular."
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Grand Siècle N°23 en magnum reveals greater texture, refinement and longevity than bottle format. Complex yet poised—brioche, citrus and chalk minerality—this Laurent-Perrier benchmark will age beautifully for decades.
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£225.00 in bond
£277.44 inc. VAT
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Bollinger’s 2012 La Grande Année Jeroboam combines power and poise, oak-aged complexity and vintage depth. A monumental Champagne for cellaring or grand occasions, offering extraordinary longevity and vinous precision.
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£470.00 in bond
£578.88 inc. VAT
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"A gorgeous, open-knit Champagne loaded with class and personality...that delivers the goods big time"
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- Antonio Galloni (Vinous)
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Krug’s 162ème Édition Jeroboam blends 142 wines from 11 vintages, uniting richness and precision. A magnificent expression of timeless craftsmanship with extraordinary aging potential through 2045 and beyond.
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£1,100.00 in bond
£1,320.00 inc. VAT
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"The finest, most complex and complete Quintus yet—bravo!"
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- Lisa Perrotti-Brown (TWA)
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Château Quintus 2020 offers rich dark fruit, graphite and finesse. Acclaimed by critics for its harmony and poise, this rare magnum format will age beautifully from 2026 through 2045.
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£225.00 in bond
£292.32 inc. VAT
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Structured and mineral, this 2017 Nuits-Saint-Georges monopole from Gouges shows cherry, stone, and herbal lift. In magnum, it promises longevity. Classic, age-worthy Burgundy with poise and pedigree. Drink 2026–2038.
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ONLY IN-STOCK CASE IN THE UK
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£340.00 in bond
£430.32 inc. VAT
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- All offers are subject to availability and confirmation.
- Alcohol is sold only to customers aged 18 or over. By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
- Please drink responsibly. Alcohol can be harmful to your health. For more information, visit Drinkaware.co.uk.
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