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Gere
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Villany, Hungary
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16 months in Hungarian oak barrels
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14.5%
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1.6 g/L
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5.3 g/L
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Standard (0.75L)
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KopΓ‘r is one of VillΓ‘nyβs most esteemed sites and a benchmark for the regionβs full-bodied reds. It sits on warm, south-facing slopes where limestone, clay and loess create a soil matrix that delivers both richness and precision. The vineyard benefits from VillΓ‘nyβs distinctly Mediterranean influence and this combination of heat, sheltered exposure and mineral-driven soils gives Solus its signature profile.
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ππ¨π‘ ππππ§! About 10 years ago, in a high-level Merlot blind tasting featuring heavyweights like Masseto and ChΓ’teau PΓ©trus, Hungary delivered a surprise. Twenty unlabelled wines were judged purely on quality, and when the rankings were revealed, Hungarian Merlots swept the top five spots.
Gereβs Solus 2003 and 2002 took first and second place, finishing ahead of icons such as La Fleur-PΓ©trus and Masseto. Even PΓ©trus didnβt crack the top ten. It was a remarkable moment, one that gently raises the question: at what point are we paying for the label rather than the wine itself?
https://gere.hu/en/2013/05/25/solus-vs-petrus-again/
