The Architect

For the "Friction-Seeker" who craves structure over softness, this collection delivers the intense, satisfying grip of world-class, tannic power. Featuring robust selections like Chateau de Fonbel Grand Cru and Poggiotondo, this lineup showcases the deep, savory complexity of espresso and dark cacao that commands the palate for a full sixty seconds. Built on the golden rule that "Fat Tames Tannin," these bottles are designed to be paired with umami-rich proteins—from Tuesday night steak frites to aged Parmigiano-Reggiano—where the wine's intensity perfectly cuts through the richness to create a velvety, balanced finish.

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Wines included in the collection

Chateau Tour St Bonnet Cru Bourgeois

This is a robust, "old-school" Medoc with a deep crimson hue and a nose of cedar, black pepper, and bramble fruit. The palate is structured and honest, featuring firm tannins that provide a satisfying "chew," rounded out by a core of earthy damson plum. It’s a wine with a sturdy spine and a rustic, savory elegance.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Region: Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Year: 2014

Chateau de Fonbel Grand Cru

Deep garnet in the glass, it opens with a decadent nose of plum compote and dark chocolate. On the palate, it’s a masterclass in texture—broad, supple, and rich, balanced by a surprising mineral freshness from the sandy-gravel soils. It’s generous without being heavy, finishing with a spicy kiss of clove.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Year: 2009

Poggiotondo

A bright, translucent ruby red, this organic Chianti is the essence of "freshness." It’s packed with tart red cherry fruit, dried oregano, and a touch of leather. The acidity is "racy" and food-friendly, supported by fine, dusty tannins that provide a classic Tuscan structure.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Region: Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Year: 2019

Chateau Monbrison Cru Bourgeois

This is Margaux at its most hauntingly fragrant, led by perfumed violets and a core of plush blackcurrant. The structure is remarkably poised, offering fine-grained tannins that feel more like a caress than a grip. A subtle hint of cedar and graphite lingers on a finish that is as long as a summer twilight.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Year: 2005

Ideal for The Architect

Your palate is a "friction-seeker." You have a very high threshold for tannins, meaning you don't feel dryness as "harsh" - you feel it as "satisfying grip." Without that structural skeleton, wine feels like juice to you. You also enjoy Retro nasal Bitterness - the savoury, dark notes found in espresso and cacao. You don't want the wine to disappear; you want it to leave a physical footprint on your tongue for 60+ seconds (Length).