24/01/2012 8/10 for SOLdeSOL Chardonnay 2008
Last January the 24th, SOLdeSOL Chardonnay 2008 has been graded 8/10 during a tasting of South American wines through the prism of Santa Rita's wines. Here is the note : "Complex, subtle wood and mineral aromas. Some lees. Lovely stony acidity, beautiful structure. Finishes a little bit ‘fat’ and leesy, a bit butterscotchy. But it’s lovely Chardonnay, outstanding in the context. Super long, glazed, mineral and foodie. Delish! Just need to get a touch more savoury nuttiness and less butterscotch." 8/10 - Peter Richards MW20/01/2012 Fidelis Wines's tasting at Normale Sup'Oeno
On the 9th of February Fidelis Wines will take part in a tasting at the wine club of the Ecole Normale Supérieure of Paris. Florent Prats will present the wines. Born in a family with a long history in the wine business (his great grandfather was the owner of Château Margaux), Florent Prats spent his childhood in Bordeaux where his father Bruno was then owner of Château Cos d’Estournel. After two years of preparatory studies in philosophy and litterature (Hypokhagne and Khagne), he entered the ENSAE (one of the leading French institutions of higher learning in the fields of statistics, economics, finance and actuarial science). He’s now working in strategic consulting and portfolio management. Florent still follows very closely his father's activities. Indeed, Bruno Prats, who sold Cos d’Estournel in 1998, has established several wine partnerships (in Chile, Portugal, South Africa and Spain), all gathered under the name FIDELIS WINES.09/01/2012 “Most Unexpected” Chryseia 2008
Tasting Panel’s Class of 2011 Yearbook special, including Prats & Symington 2008 Chryseia as "Most Unexpected", recently appeared in the magazine’s December issue. "Bordeaux methods applied to Douro fruit : silky with elegant style and lovely fruit intensity; magical, complex and remarkable; an outstanding wine". Anthony Dias-The Tasting Panel - December 2011. Read the article in PDF format.30/11/2011 90 POINTS FOR SOLdeSOL CHARDONNAY 2008 IN WINE SPECTATOR
Vibrant and racy, boasting dried pineapple, star fruit and melon rind notes, laced with a hint of toasted almond flavors, all backed by a long, mineral-tinged finish. Distinctive and delicious. Drink now through 2012. 2,500 cases (of 6 ndlr)made. –JM. Issue: Nov 30, 201128/11/2011 Anwilka 2009 in Grape magazine
Anwilka 2009 quoted by Tim James on November 23rd in the South African wine magazine Grape. An extract : ”The 2009 […] is much more respectable, however, with more structure, proper sternness and elegance than any previous. I think it a very fine wine, and I was very sorry that it didn't get the Platter five stars I thought it deserved this year.”25/11/2011 Fidelis Wines at the FCC in Shanghai
On November 21st, Fidelis Wines took part in the French Wine and Gastronomy’s Fair at the French Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Aquitania Reserva and Prazo de Roriz featured in the tasting were a success with the French and local community.27/10/2011 HONG KONG WINE & DINE FAIR
Fidelis Wines is taking part in the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Fair from October 27th to 30th with ASC Fine Wines, its importer in China,Hong Kong and Macau. The production of Vina Aquitania, Anwilka Vineyards and Prats&Symington’s estates is being presented during these four days.05/10/2011 18/20 for Chryseia 2008 in Decanter
Read the article and tasting by Tom Cannavan in the November issue of Decanter Magazine, in which CHRYSEIA 2008 scores 18/20, the highest mark given in the tasting.30/09/2011 In love with Monastrell
In this article, Luis Gutierrez tells the story behind the Iberica Bruno Prats’ project, from Bruno Prats’ discovery of the interest of old Monastrell vines while he studied at the Institut National Agronomique; to his partnership with Stéphane Point, who had worked with him at Prats & Symington for 10 years, and their desire to promote the exceptional potential of old bush vines of the Alicante terroir, thus creating AlfYnal and MosYca, whose first vintage (2009) has recently been released.27/09/2011 IBP and AlfYnal in El Mundovino.com
In Elmundovino.com, Luis Gutierrez is sharing with us his very good impressions after he visited Iberica Bruno Prats and discovered Alfynal. "well ahead, the unexpected winner is a newly launched wine from a little new producer : Iberica Bruno Prats. Our wine tasters were just impressed by the Alfynal 2009, which is a combination of expressive "terroir", elegance and balance..." [read the PDF]27/09/2011 AlfYnal 09 : 16.5/20 in elMundovino
Tasting note of AlfYnal 2009 from Luis Gutierrez,Ignacio Villalgordo and Victor de la Serna,the 3 wine tasters from Elmundovino.com. "Somehow closed at the beginning, the nose is opening on woody notes from the rustic Monastrell and shows more and more complexity as it opens up in the glass. The mouth is fresh, fine and mineral with a very good balance, very expressive. Very good wine - 16.5/20"15/09/2011 FIDELIS WINES IN CHINA
Fidelis Wines is proud to announce the opening of its representative office in China. We believe this is a great step for the company as it brings a greater focus and support for ASC Fine Wines our local importer. It will also ensure that we are better able to react and meet the expectations of the Asian market. Cecile Gonzalez will continue to manage the company from her new Shanghai office, while Beatrice de Munter will coordinate the logistical and administrative activities from the company’s head office in Bordeaux.06/09/2011 Lazuli 2005 in Chileclipping.com
Read the tasting comments in the Chilean daily online newspaper Chileclipping.com05/09/2011 Prats and Symington on winechina.com
Read the article mentioning Bruno Prats' project in the Douro region ans Prats & Symington's wines on winechina.com30/08/2011 90 pts for ANWILKA 2008
Read the comments of Neal Martin on eRobertParker.com - August 201130/07/2011 Chryseia 2007 in the Top 50 of Portuguese wines
Chryseia 2007 quoted as one of the 50 best wines of the Douro in the "International Wine Review".25/07/2011 Prats (finally) does Monastrell
Luis Gutierrez presents the Iberica Bruno Prats' project as well as the wines of the estate -ALFYNAL and MOSYCA- in Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages.21/06/2011 Fidelis Wines at Vinexpo
Fidelis Wines will present their wines at Vinexpo during a tasting organised by Sylvain Ouchikh that will feature wines made overseas by French winemakers. Please join us on Tuesday June 21st from 3 to 6 pm LOUNGE 5 HALL 2. Free entrance for those who hold an access badge to Vinexpo.
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