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Product Code: VIC512
Mas du Canal Rosé, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2012
“From Grenache and Cinsaut, crafted in the Provençale style, pale coloured, light and refreshing. Pale clear pink with a hint of onion skin. Light...”
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Product Code: VIC411
Mas du Canal Rouge, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2011
“Largely from Grenache, Cinsaut and a little Cabernet Sauvignon, this used to be a fairly rustic wine but has become so much more polished in recent...”
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Product Code: VIC711
Mas du Canal Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2011
“A tutti frutti blend of southern and other varieties. Citrus and peach aroma. Fresh, easy drinking mouthful showing stone fruit, and limey acidity....”
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Product Code: AGW312
Les Chapelières, Comté Tolosan, IGP, 2012
“Blended largely from Ugni Blanc and Colombard by the wine-making team run by the charismatic Alain Grignon, this Vin de Pays from South-west France...”
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Product Code: AGW611
Vignerons Réunis, Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Vin de Pays d’Hérault, 2011
“This Carignan, from vines averaging about 40 years old, has become a big favourite here: who would have thought that we would ever sell pallets of...”
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Product Code: VIC311
Comtesse de Marion, Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP, 2011
“The Vic family’s Merlot has won huge praise and many repeat orders from satisfied customers. It’s a wine which always shows attractive typicity:...”
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Product Code: TRR112
Domaine du Tariquet, Classic, IGP Côtes de Gascogne, 2012
“Light, crisp and zippy, with a little Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng. Scent of fresh cut fruit, mildly tropical; and entirely consistent with the...”
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Product Code: PRF812
Preignes Le Vieux, Reserve Blanc, IGP Pays des Coteaux du Libron, 2012
“The Reserve white is a perfumed and elegant wine again based on Vermentino, with other varieties including a dash of aromatic Viognier and Muscat....”
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Product Code: GRV811
Domaine La Grave, Blanc, IGP Hauts de Badens, 2011
“Lively, bright scented nose. Bags of ripe fruit character, with lemon zest and a note of something more tropical. Rounded and easy drinking. Finishes...”
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Product Code: PRF112
Preignes Le Vieux, Syrah, IGP Pays d’Oc , 2012
“This refined and pure Syrah is new to our list - in style it’s worlds away from an inky Australian example, rather crafted in a light and fragrant...”
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Product Code: GRV812
Domaine La Grave, Blanc, IGP Hauts de Badens, 2012
“Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with Grenache Blanc and some old local varieties. Very scented nose. Spearminty, fresh fruit character - pears and...”
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Product Code: ESZ112
Les Vignerons d’Estézargues, Cuvée des Galets, Côtes du Rhône, 2012
“Consistently one of our - and your - favourite wines, a southern Rhône ripe and juicy enough to serve at any time. Summer pudding aromas. So ripe...”
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Product Code: VIC211
Les Hauts de Median, Petit Verdot, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2011
“This wine is crafted by Aurélie Trébuchon, Jérome Vic’s wife, and it combines the excellent value characteristic of the Vic clan’s wines with...”
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Product Code: FOR811
Domaine des Forges, Chardonnay Vin de Pays de Val de Loire IGP, 2011
“Pale and crystal bright colour. Zesty citrus aromas with a subtle chalky back note. Full, softly textured, with creamy pineapple and lemon, finishing...”
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Product Code: AUM312
Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays de Loire, 2012
“Pale hue. Bright grapefruit and ripe apple aromas with a grassy note. Well judged weight of zesty citrus flavours. Really on form, with a refreshing...”
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Product Code: ESZ212
Les Vignerons d’Estézargues, Côtes du Rhône, Terra Vitis, 2012
“Terra Vitis is a sustainable, minimal intervention farming discipline, half way to organic viticulture, practiced by five members of this small...”
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Product Code: GRV111
Château La Grave, Minervois Rouge, Tristan & Julien, 2011
“Just so open, simple and enjoyable, the sort of youthful French country wine of old. Vibrant purple (deeper than one might expect for a wine at this...”
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Product Code: CRO812
Domaine La Croix Belle, Caringole Blanc, IGP Côtes de Thongue, 2012
“The Côtes de Thongue, lying between Beziers and the Faugères appellation, is famous for high quality IGP wines. This is a Chardonnay-based blend,...”
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Product Code: CRE111
Creyssels, Languedoc, Picpoul de Pinet, 2011
“Picpoul de Pinet is a little known appellation near the Bassin de Thau, south-west of Montpellier, for just a single grape, the white Piquepoul. The...”
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Product Code: CRO112
Domaine La Croix Belle, Caringole Rouge, Côtes de Thongue IGP, 2012
“Largely from Syrah, Carignan and Merlot, and crafted to be supple and fruity - you can serve this cool in summer. Attractively open and inviting...”
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Product Code: GRV412
Château La Grave, Minervois Rosé, Expression, 2012
“This rosé, made largely from Syrah with Grenache, is always a real charmer, and is our best-selling rosé year after year. It has also just won a...”
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Product Code: GRV611
Château La Grave, Minervois Blanc, Expression, 2011
“80% old vine Maccabeu with Vermentino and Marsanne. Scent of herbs - almost Vermouth- like. As ever, textured and quite concentrated, with stone...”
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Product Code: BEG111
Domaine Begude, Chardonnay, Amélie, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2011
“Englishman James Kinglake continues to drive improvements at Begude, in the foothills of the Pyrenees near Limoux. The estate is now in the process...”
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Product Code: PRF511
Preignes, Grenache Rosé, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2011
“A pure Grenache rosé, showing all the appealing cherry and berry flavours of the grape. Star-bright, very pale salmon pink. A joyous nose redolent...”
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Product Code: PRF712
Preignes, Vermentino, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2012
“From 25 year old vines of the grape also known as Rolle in Provence, this is left on its lees for a few months to develop weight and flavour. Lightly...”
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Product Code: DGA111
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, Nature d’Orée, 2011
“Unoaked and made from roughly equal parts Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut and Mourvèdre. Vivid purple. Light, mildly wild scent of raspberries....”
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Product Code: PLA109
Château La Plaige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2009
“"Artigues is not a well-known wine village, but a good wine merchant knows there are good patches of vineyard land in most villages; his job is...”
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Product Code: LPM109
Château Les Petits Moines, Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux, 2009
“Awarded a gold medal in the Bordeaux Challenge International du Vin in May 2011, Frederic Heraud’s youthful and vigorous Bordeaux is so impressive....”
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Product Code: BEB809
Domaine Beauséjour, Touraine Malbec, Les Fossiles, 2009
“Raised in tank with micro-oxygenation, this deeply coloured, supple red displays succulent hedgerow fruit balanced with ripe tannin. Now-2013”
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Product Code: BAJ110
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, 2010
“From 60% Tannat, with 20% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, unoaked, this is an honest, mildly rustic wine. Raspberry and blackcurrant with a leafy...”
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Product Code: CRO310
Domaine La Croix Belle, Le Champ du Coq, IGP Côtes de Thongue, 2010
“From just Syrah and Grenache, with a well judged use of toasty oak giving a classy sheen to the cassis fruit on the nose. A generous heart of ripe...”
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Product Code: MSP109
Château Mestrepeyrot, Sainte-Croix du Mont, 2009
“Thierry Chasagnol makes this 100% Semillon at Mourlane not far from the Garonne. Pale gold. Scents of seville oranges and marzipan. Honeyed...”
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Product Code: CRO711
Domaine La Croix Belle, Le Champ des Lys, Côtes de Thongue IGP, 2011
“Grenache Blanc and Viognier with a little Chardonnay. A mildly toasty, spicy note on the nose (a tiny proportion goes into barrel) is followed by...”
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Product Code: GRC511
Château Les Combes, Bordeaux Rosé, 2011
“From Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter saignée, i.e. juice drawn off a vat of crushed bunches of Cabernet grapes in the early stages of...”
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Product Code: FON411
Domaine Fontanel, IGP Côtes Catalanes, 2011
“Pierre Fontaneil makes this great value wine from his young vines of Syrah and Grenache growing within the prestigious Côtes du Roussillon Villages...”
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Product Code: PUT712
Château de Putille, Anjou Blanc Sec, 2012
“Ripe pears and a touch of lavender honey on the nose. Attractive weight and rich texture, with bright, pure flavours of pear and melon: a lovely...”
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Product Code: MAB110
Mas des Brousses, Chasseur des Brousses, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2010
“Soft deep ruby. Such a consistent nose on this wine: it always smells of black fruit lifted with herbs. Black plum and berries, very ripe - the fruit...”
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Product Code: BEL111
Domaine Belles Pierres, Languedoc Rouge, Latino d’Oc, 2011
“From Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, with just a little in old barrels. Honest, refreshing young wine, hedgerow-fruited, juicy, light and almost...”
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Product Code: DGA611
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Blanc, Veillée d’Equinoxe, 2011
“55% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne and 15% Maccabeu. A fl oral, herbal scent is followed by a beautifully textured, fragrant palate of ripe citrus,...”
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Product Code: DGA512
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rosé, La Tour Fabienne, 2012
“This immediately looks like a startlingly different rosé. It’s a vivid pink cherry colour, and Bruno Schenk explains the intensity of hue as...”
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Product Code: DGA210
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, Reserve Grand Arc, 2010
“About 55% Carignan, with 30% Grenache and 15 % Mourvèdre, aged in old barrels. Despite the youthful tone, this is attractively mature with the oak...”
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Product Code: ESZ610
Domaine de Pierredon, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Signargues, 2010
“Mildly unusual, in that this is a blend of halves of Grenache and Mourvèdre; the latter, from 30-40 year old vines, was superbly ripe in this...”
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Product Code: GRC109
Château Les Gravières de la Brandille, Bordeaux Rouge, 2009
“Frederic Borderie’s principal wine, 2/3 Merlot with about equal portions of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, unoaked. Deep hue but clear. Pretty...”
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Product Code: VIC611
La Petite Source, Le Clos, Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2011
“A fresh unoaked style of Viognier. Rich aromas, evocative of the Mediterranean. Lively but with attractive weight, with citrussy fruit and a pretty...”
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Product Code: GRC611
Château Les Combes, Bordeaux Blanc - Sauvignon Semillon, 2011
“We continue to believe that Bordeaux Blanc is an under-rated (and under-priced) wine against Loire wines. This is a striking wine, unoaked, 90%...”
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Product Code: AUM111
Domaine de l'Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2011
“Pale lemon. Scent of cut grass and citrus. Clean zesty lemon and lime flavours. Generous and silky on the palate and finishing with a delightful...”
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Product Code: TDG109
Château Terres des Granges, Médoc, 2009
“From Alain Gheffar’s 9 hectares of vines at Civrac in the north of the Médoc, 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in old vats. Ripe red...”
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Product Code: QUA512
Les Quatre Tours, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé, Signature, 2012
“This fairly-priced Provençale blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, has become a firm favourite - with a lot of repeat orders - among...”
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Product Code: PES111
Domaine Roger Perrin, Côtes du Rhône, 2011
“The back label calls this “Rouge fruité” and it’s exactly as described, especially in the forward and fruity 2011 vintage. From Grenache with...”
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Product Code: CRO210
Domaine La Croix Belle, Le Champ des Calades, IGP Côtes de Thongue, 2010
“From Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus Mourvèdre and Merlot, given a Bordeaux-like year in barrel (1/3 new, 1/3 second fill, 1/3 third fill) this...”
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Product Code: MET209
Domaine du Météore, Saint-Chinian, Clos de Bijou, 2009
“Intense and characteristic schist scents: high-toned raspberries with sweet spice leap out of the glass. Bright, crunchy red fruit, with hints of...”
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Product Code: ROT511
Wilfrid Rousse, Chinon, Rosé de Saignée, 2011
“The colour of wild salmon. Open and mildly savoury nose with summer fruit aromas. Crunchy red cherry fruit and silky texture, this is dry and...”
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Product Code: FIC511
Domaine Olivier Fichet, Mâcon-Villages, Terroir de Burgy, 2011
“Young Olivier Fichet’s unoaked Chadonnay comes from his 6 hectares of vines in the excellent terroir of the northern Mâconnais near Viré. Pure,...”
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Product Code: BAJ210
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Séduction, 2010
“A similar blend to the Tradition, given a year in barrel; more tempered oak this year, the older barrels giving a nice cigar-box accent to the black...”
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Product Code: GLC109
Château Galot La Chapelle, Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux, 2009
“A wine made at Château Brisson, from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, given 6 months ageing in old barrels. Pretty, red-fruited nose. Fleshy...”
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Product Code: FOR410
Domaine des Forges, Anjou Blanc, L’Audace, 2010
“Stéphane has really improved this barrel fermented wine, making it more polished and a wonderful, good value, introduction to the style that reaches...”
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Product Code: NAV112
Domaine Navarre, Vin d’Oeillades, Vin de France, 2012
“From the almost forgotten southern French Oeillade Noire grape which was historically valued for its ability to ripen early at lowish alcohol levels,...”
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Product Code: MET110
Domaine du Météore, Faugères Rouge, Les Léonides, 2010
“Les Léonides Rouge is an unoaked blend of more or less equal parts of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Lovely bright fruit, redcurranty and...”
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Product Code: ROC112
Domaine des Rochelles, Anjou Rouge, L’Ardoise, 2012
“Beautifully ripe Cabernet Franc grapes are thermovinified to make this early-drinking style. Attractive bright purple robe. Bags of exuberant, lifted...”
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Product Code: MAD110
Mader, Pinot Blanc, 2010
“Jerôme bottled two cuvées of Pinot Blanc this vintage; we preferred this textbook early bottling. Very bright pale lemon. Attractively fresh with...”
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Product Code: FON111
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon, 2011
“From about 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah grown on schist near Maury. Scent of black cherries with tobacco notes. Bramble and raspberry favours. Ripe...”
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Product Code: TAL111
Talmard, Mâcon-Uchizy, 2011
“An old favourite, with a loyal following. Now-2015”
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Product Code: AUM510
Domaine de l’Aumonier,Touraine, Cuvée Henri, 2010
“The fruit of vines aged over 30 years. Rich, honeyed scent. A mouthful of vivid tropical fruit; mango and pineapple, with just a hint of vanilla....”
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Product Code: LAG310
Domaine Lagneau, Régnié, Vieilles Vignes, 2010
“This well-priced favourite, which often wins a Coup de Coeur in the Guide Hachette, comes from the southernmost of the Cru Villages, and the last to...”
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Product Code: MEY110
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Pinot Blanc, 2010
“This is a perennial favourite, and the 2010 is really on form. An open and attractive scent of ripe apple, melon and even pineapple. Such a lovely...”
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Product Code: PES611
Domaine Roger Perrin, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Cuvée Laura, 2011
“85% Viognier, with some Grenache Blanc and Marsanne, unoaked. Subtly herby on the nose, but the palate is much more expansive, a delicious gush of...”
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Product Code: ROT311
Wilfrid Rousse, Chinon, Les Galuches, 2011
“Bright, even purple hue. Very true Cabernet Franc nose, currranty and just a touch leafy. Supple and delightfully balanced, showing ripe cherries and...”
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Product Code: BEG612
Domaine Begude, Pinot Noir, IGP Haute Vallée de l’Aude, 2012
“James Kinglake had only half his usual Pinot crop in 2012, but as often with reduced yields the quality was very good. This fresh and pure example is...”
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Product Code: LEQ610
Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2010
“The grapes, from the family’s vineyards near Santenay, are all destemmed and half the wine lies in tank whilst half goes into barrel. Aromas of...”
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Product Code: DGA310
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, Cuvée des Quarante, 2010
“Based on 45% Carignan with 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah, all in barrel, about 20% new. Deep purple. Strong aromas of raspberry coulis. Dense, old-viney...”
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Product Code: FRB109
Château Franc Baudron, La Vallée, Montagne Saint-Emilion, 2009
“Michel Guimberteau, whose vines are on argilo-calcaire soils, is very much a vineyard man - now his land is in conversion to organic viticulture....”
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Product Code: BEP109
Bernhard & Reibel, Riesling, Coup de Foudre, 2009
“Named after the large, old, oval barrels in which it ages. Vibrant green apple nose, touch of stone. Clean attack opening to a delicious ripe lime...”
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Product Code: BEG311
Domaine Begude, L'Exotique, IGP Haute Vallée de l’Aude, 2011
“Here we offer a naughty little experiment by James Kinglake at Begude. Named L’Exotique, the back label promises “cepages rares” and it’s...”
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Product Code: CAL409
Domaine Calot, Morgon, 2009
“Scent of morello cherries. Blackberries and black cherries, gutsy and lively. Hint of cinnamon and exotic spice. A gentle savouriness suggests the...”
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Product Code: JON510
Domaine du Joncier, Lirac, Le Gourmand, 2010
“Marine Roussel adopted organic viticulture a few years ago, after being near-organic for years. From the 2008 vintage the wines have been certified...”
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Product Code: CHB310
Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, Chiroubles, 2010
“Chiroubles is the highest of the ten Cru villages, so the wines tend to lightness and grace. Of course we continue to also stock the Fleurie (the...”
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Product Code: CHE111
Domaine de Chevilly, Quincy, 2011
“Almost water white. Bright, inviting scent of ripe citrus. On the palate this shows mouthwatering freshness, along with pear drop and quince fruit....”
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Product Code: CHL110
Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut, Le Grand Saumur, 2010
“We continue with this excellent vintage fizz, made from Chenin Blanc (here known as Pineau de Loire) with 10% Chardonnay. Chenin Blanc has excellent...”
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Product Code: COD111
Domaine Cordaillat, Reuilly, Tradition, 2011
“Pale, crystal bright lemon. Fine and grassy aromas. Ripe citrus fruit backed by subtle green herbal and spicy notes; this has good weight and...”
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Product Code: CHB111
Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, Fleurie, 2011
“The Coudert-Appert’s Fleurie is now firmly established as a favourite among our customers. Eric Coudert works in the vineyards and organises the...”
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Product Code: BEL311
Domaine Belles Pierres, Coteaux du Languedoc, Les Clauzes de Jo Rouge, 2011
“About half Syrah, a third Grenache with Mourvèdre, all in old barrel. Brooding bramble and cassis aromas, spiked with clove. Juicy red and black...”
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Product Code: LAG410
Domaine Lagneau, Côte-de-Brouilly, 2010
“Fresh, pure scent of red fruit. This is lively, with refreshing redcurrant zip, light but palate-cleansing tannins, and excellent purity. A return to...”
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Product Code: BAJ711
Château Barrejat, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, 2011
“The early autumn of 2011 was really dry and hot, enabling Denis Capmartin to make a stunning unoaked late harvest wine with over 100 grams of...”
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Product Code: MEY310
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Gewurztraminer, 2010
“Mid lemon. Gentle nose of rose petal with subtle spice notes. A harmonious mouthful of lychees and Turkish delight, with peaches leading to a peppery...”
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Product Code: FOR612
Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon St Aubin, 2012
“Bright pale gold. Restrained aromas of peach and honey, lead to a palate of soft, ripe tropical fruit. Not lusciously sweet, so ideal to drink on its...”
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Product Code: VAL209
Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, Les Mauguerets, 2009
“The principal wine (just renamed Les Mauguerets) of young gun Gérald Vallée, from Cabernet Franc aged in large old oak vats. The 2009 vintage was...”
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Product Code: LEQ810
Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2010
“From fruit grown in vineyards close to the village of Santenay this is 100% barrel fermented, with 10% new oak. Open, clean and delicately perfumed,...”
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Product Code: BEL610
Domaine Belles Pierres, Coteaux du Languedoc, Les Clauzes de Jo Blanc, 2010
“From 60% Roussanne with equal proportions of Viognier and Grenache, in old barrels. Bright lemon tinged with green. Such inviting aromas: subtle...”
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Product Code: DEP111
Domaine Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge, 2011
“From about 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 25% Carignan, grown on black schist vineyards near the village. Youthful, opaque purple. This delivers a...”
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Product Code: ROT109
Wilfrid Rousse, Chinon, Cuvée Terroir, 2009
“Aromas of pure ripe blackcurrant. Generous dark fruit, yet stylish and classically structured. Beautifully balanced and persistant. Now-2015”
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Product Code: ESP409
Domaine des Espiers, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Sablet, 2009
“A very concentrated vintage, due to lack of rain here. Enticing aromas of cooked fruit with a gamey hint. Plush blackberry and cooked plum core,...”
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Product Code: NAV210
Domaine Navarre, Saint-Chinian, Le Laouzil, 2010
“Deep ruby. Ripe and seductive scent of morello cherries. This combines great purity of red fruit with impressive concentration. Lushly textured....”
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Product Code: MEY211
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Pinot Gris, 2011
“In the narrow streets of Eguisheim the Meyer family run a cycle hire business and rent out holiday flats whilst also producing an extremely popular...”
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Product Code: SAB111
Domaine Sainte Barbe, Mâcon-Villages, Les Tilles, 2011
“From a vineyard near Montbellet in the northern Mâconnais, planted in the late 1960s on oolitic limestone soil, and tended bio-dynamically by young...”
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Product Code: BAJ310
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Cuvée des Vieux Ceps, 2010
“Old vines indeed - over 80 years old: 80% Tannat plus the Cabernets.”
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Product Code: PFM109
Château Puy Fombrauge, Saint-Emilion, 2009
“This estate, owned by the Rufat family since the 16th century, is very well situated on top of the line of hills in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes just...”
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Product Code: GAU210
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray, Sec, 2010
“Bright pale lemon colour. Open and showing temptingly developed aromas of ripe melon and quince, which follow through to a dry, richly textured...”
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Product Code: GAU310
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray, Demi-Sec, 2010
“A mouthful of lush pear, checked by the characteristic nettle notes of chenin blanc. Showing attractive development, the medium sweetness is cut by a...”
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Product Code: MET309
Domaine du Météore, Faugères Rouge, Les Orionides, 2009
“An old favourite here - we first shipped the 2001 vintage - Les Orionides is based on 55% Syrah with 30% Mourvèdre and 15% Grenache, well-oaked....”
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Product Code: AMB307
Domaine des Amadieu, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cairanne, Vieilles Vignes, 2007
“Retains a good deep colour. Attractive Kirsch aromas. Concentrated, old-viney fruit, redolent of red berries and mulberries, lightly spiced. This is...”
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Product Code: GMA105
Château Grand-Maison, Côtes de Bourg, 2005
“Côtes de Bourg is situated directly across the Gironde river, opposite the illustrious vineyards of Margaux. 89% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 5% Cabernet...”
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Product Code: HAA410
Jean-Marie Haag, Riesling, Vallée Noble, 2010
“From a vineyard on sandy limestone soils contiguous with the famous Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru. So bright, perfumed and open, with exuberant lemon and...”
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Product Code: ROS111
Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, 2011
“Pierre Cherrier, who has been delivering fine Sancerre to us for years now, took over his family’s 14 hectares of vineyards on the sweeping slopes...”
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Product Code: MOP711
Domaine Monier, Marsanne, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, 2011
“Jean-Pierre Monier’s bio-dynamically produced white is from Marsanne grown just outside the St Joseph appellation near Saint-Desirat on acidic...”
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Product Code: PEB111
Domaine du Petit Bondieu, Bourgueil, Cuvée du Vendôme, 2011
“Textbook aromas of red fruit with a hint of graphite. This delightfully light and stylish unoaked selection displays such well judged clean cherry...”
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Product Code: ELS211
Domaine d'Elise, Chablis, 2011
“Frédéric’s Chablis tends to shows greater depth and dairy character than his Petit Chablis. This is already showing so well, with ripe citrus, a...”
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Product Code: FON711
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Blanc, 2011
“From old vines of Grenache Blanc and Malvoisie, the oldest planted in 1908, well-oaked. Perfume of honey and apricots. Really intense mouthful of...”
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Product Code: DIG609
Digioia-Royer, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2009
“Raised 50% in tank and 50% in old wood. Bright mid ruby. Open nose showing some spicy cherry character. Old vines on the outskirts of Chambolle...”
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Product Code: CHC112
Domaine Chavet, Menetou-Salon, 2012
“Sparklingly bright pale lemon with a green tinge. Open, citrus perfume, even a hint of honey. On the palate rich, ripe lemon fruit, elegantly...”
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Product Code: GRC810
Château Les Combes, Bordeaux Blanc-Semillon, 2010
“Terrific value for such a serious, full-flavoured, oaked white Bordeaux (8 months in barrel, half new oak, half second fill). Exotic scents of...”
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Product Code: VIT3NV
Vitteaut-Alberti, Rosé, Crémant de Bourgogne, NV
“Soft pink with fine mousse. Uplifting strawberry and raspberry aromas, totally consistent with a joyous red-fruited palate. Mid-weight with a...”
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Product Code: FRR111
Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 2011
“The Fourrey brother and sister team tend to make a citrussy, flinty style of Chablis. Concentrated green melon palate, but with attractive stoney and...”
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Product Code: ROT610
Wilfrid Rousse, Chinon, Les Puys, 2010
“Piercing blackberry scent. Stylish and lively, with a good weight of red and black fruit, allied to silky tannins. Already delicious, and more to...”
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Product Code: HAB105
Château Haut Bernasse "Le Clos", Monbazillac, 2005
“A delicious dessert wine that would be more than double the price if it had Sauternes on the label. A blend of 70% Semillon 20% Sauvignon 10%...”
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Product Code: MOU105
Château Mouchet, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, 2005
“Pierre Tamone inherited this 6 hectare property from his grandfather in 1990. The blend is approximately 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 15%...”
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Product Code: JON110
Domaine du Joncier, Lirac, Le Classique, 2010
“About 35% each of Grenache and Syrah, with Cinsaut and Carignan. Deep glossy purple. A little closed now, but black cherry aromas are evident, with a...”
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Product Code: GRC309
Château Les Gravières de la Brandille, Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2009
“From 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a selection of older vines on prime gravel and clay soils, this has spent 12 months in oak barrels....”
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Product Code: SAP609
Bernard Santé, Moulin à Vent, 2009
“A very traditional style of Beaujolais, with overt crushed red fruit over a structure which gives this wine some guts and staying power. Now-2014”
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Product Code: BLA112
Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Pernets, 2012
“Very pale lemon with green tints. Exuberant youthful citrus and flint nose. Decently weighted primary fruit; fresh lemon over a mineral acid thread....”
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Product Code: KIE209
André Kientzler, Gewurztraminer, 2009
“Very pale gold. An almost explosive perfume leads to a palate that combines this variety’s hallmark preserved fruit and floral characters with...”
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Product Code: VIT1NV
Vitteaut-Alberti, Blanc de Blancs, Crémant de Bourgogne, NV
“Lemon colouring. Soft floral aromas underpinned with ripe pear and melon flavours on the palate. A touch of honey and a long, creamy finish. Now-2014”
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Product Code: CLB610
Denis Clair, Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge, 2010
“This wine, from a notoriously heterogeneous appellation, has become a real favourite at SVS, and this year low yields have added a little more weight...”
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Product Code: FON209
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Tautavel, Cistes, 2009
“Named after the white flowering bushes growing wild in the scrub. Half Syrah with Grenache and Carignan from very rocky land in the north of the...”
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Product Code: FON811
Domaine Fontanel, Muscat de Rivesaltes, L’Age de Pierre, 2011
“Entirely from the superior Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Pale lemon. Such a voluptuous scent: hothouse lilies and sun-warmed grapes, even a note of...”
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Product Code: GAU1NV
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray, Méthode Traditionelle, Brut, NV
“Based mainly on the 2010 vintage. Pale colour and a fine, lively mousse. Bold varietal aromas are followed by a delightfully balanced, ripe fruited...”
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Product Code: CAD111
Domaine Cady, Anjou Blanc, Cheninsolite, 2011
“100% Chenin Blanc, hand harvested, then fermented and aged for 11 months in 400 litre “double barriques”, 20% new. Subtle vanilla oak notes...”
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Product Code: BDU609
Château Beauregard Ducasse, Cuvée Albert Duran, Graves, 2009
“Jacques Perromat's top red, named after the ancestor who first planted the vineyards in 1850, based on parcels of his oldest vines of 50%...”
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Product Code: ROS311
Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre Rosé, 2011
“The Cherrier family’s rosé, from 100% Pinot Noir, always has more depth of fruit than some Sancerre rosés. This style is hugely popular in...”
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Product Code: BLA211
Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Silice, 2011
“A touch more deeply coloured. Preserved lemon and flint aromas. Elegantly balanced between lemon sherbet, grapefruit, ripe apple, and a subtle...”
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Product Code: PDM106
Château Pierre de Montignac, Cuvée Fernand Ginestet, Médoc, 2006
“From a vineyard owned by the Salette family at Civrac, not far from the Gironde, this Médoc is a blend of about 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot...”
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Product Code: DGA410
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, En Sol Majeure, 2010
“60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, all in barrel, 50% new. This hedonistic wine is marked by extravagant aromas and flavours. Luxuriant black fruit,...”
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Product Code: SAU810
Saumaize-Michelin, Saint-Véran, Fleur, 2010
“Barrel-fermented, although the oak influence is subtle on this cuvée. Aromas of ripe apples and lemons lead on to a well balanced, taut and silky...”
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Product Code: CPB610
Château Pierre-Bise, Savennières, Clos de Coulaine, 2010
“Raised in a mix of old barrels and stainless steel tanks. Pale gold with a suggestion of green. Honey and ripe apricot on the nose. Richly textured,...”
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Product Code: BDU109
Château Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, Albertine Peyri, 2009
“A selection by the Perromat family of only 1,000 cases of Sémillon and Sauvignon, all in new oak. Lovely perfume: white peach, pineapple and melon,...”
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Product Code: BEC307
Le Prieuré d’Arras, Saint Joseph Rouge, 2007
“Northern Rhône Syrah, with its lowish alcohol and perfume, seems so right to drink in summer. Etienne Bécheras’s honest, well-priced St Joseph...”
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Product Code: COW109
Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Classique, 2009
“Deep hue. Rather meaty aromas, with liquorice. So ripe and rich, with a cooked cherry core seasoned with the same savoury and liquorice notes as on...”
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Product Code: CHZ110
Domaine des Chazelles, Viré-Clessé, Vieilles Vignes, 2010
“From a very sunny, well-exposed site, this has become one of our benchmark wines: lightly (almost undiscernibly) oaked and with an ability to age...”
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Product Code: COW610
Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras Blanc, Cuvée Laura, 2010
“A rarity, this, as so little white Vacqueyras is made, and Guy Ricard at Couroulu only produces 2,000 bottles. From Viognier and Roussanne in old oak...”
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Product Code: MEY510
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Eichberg, 2010
“From a parcel of 35 year old vines. Mid gold. Exotic tropical fruit married with the broad smokey, caramel flavours so typical of the terroir of the...”
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Product Code: MAB210
Mas des Brousses, Coteaux du Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac, 2010
“Dense black purple. A generous nose of rich fruit cake, and mocha spice. At once awesomely concentrated, yet elegantly balanced. A real “melange...”
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Product Code: PIG110
Domaine de la Pigeade, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, 2010
“Young perfectionist Thierry Vaute at Pigeade is now recognised as crafting one of the best Muscats de Beaumes-de-Venise. Though it has a healthy 110...”
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Product Code: FON900
Domaine Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambré, 2000
“From late-picked, 60 year-old vines of Grenache Blanc. The Ambré - literally amber - tone develops after at least five years of mildly oxidative...”
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Product Code: MOP611
Domaine Monier, Viognier, Vin de Pays Collines Rhodaniennes, 2011
“M. Monier’s 2011 Viognier is unoaked; and fermented using the expensive concrete eggs favoured by organic winemakers who believe the shape aids the...”
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Product Code: NAV310
Domaine Navarre, Saint-Chinian, Cuvée Olivier, 2010
“This wine is marked by the richness of the fruit from old vines. Very ripe, mildly cooked aromas. Ripe red berried fruit, almost winegummy in...”
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Product Code: BLM107
Château Bastor-Lamontagne, Sauternes, 2007
“A well-sited estate near Suduiraut, Bastor-Lamontagne tends to a fresh, citrussy style of Sauternes, from about 80% Semillon, 17% Sauvignon Blanc and...”
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Product Code: FAJ109
Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey Blanc, Clos Rochette, 2009
“Star bright pale lemon. An open, lively nose that is just so Burgundian. Ripe pear, along with mealy, nutty notes and a crisp finish. Light and...”
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Product Code: DEP611
Domaine Depeyre, Symphonie, IGP Côtes Catalanes, 2011
“This is a blend of local varieties - 2/3 Grenache Gris and 1/3 Grenache Blanc - grown in a classic argilo-calcaire terroir near Vingrau. It’s just...”
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Product Code: NIN610
Domaine Ninot, Rully Rouge, La Chaponnière, 2010
“Young Erell Ninot is not looking for a heavily extracted style of red, and only half of this wine is raised in wood, about 5% new. Crunchy red...”
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Product Code: JON310
Domaine du Joncier, Lirac, Les Muses, 2010
“80% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, so the blend is more like a Bandol than a typical southern Rhône; and this wine is now winning accolades everywhere....”
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Product Code: BEL410
Domaine Belles Pierres, Coteaux du Languedoc, St. Georges d’Orques, Chant des Ames, 2010
“About 4/5 Syrah, plus Grenache, generously oaked. Inky purple. Liqueur-like aromas of blackberry and raspberry. Powerful, bittersweet, damson...”
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Product Code: ESP309
Domaine des Espiers, Gigondas, Tradition, 2009
“Philippe Cartoux’s Gigondas, largely raised in old demi-muids is always ripely fleshy, but it’s also very concentrated in this dry vintage....”
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Product Code: CPB309
Château Pierre-Bise, Coteaux du Layon, Beaulieu, 2009
“A full bottle of sweet wine from schist soils. Bright pale gold. Very open and honeyed; classic Chenin Blanc nose. Softly sweet palate of ripe pear...”
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Product Code: CPB809
Château Pierre-Bise, Savennières, Clos le Grand Beaupréau, 2009
“A restrained nose of ripe honeyed fruit. More elegant than Clos de Coulaine, with vibrant stone fruit and herbal depth; this promises a long and...”
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Product Code: FRR709
Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru, Côte de Lechet, 2009
“Cream and citrus aromas. Intense, creamy and chalky, so clean, with real typicité. Already attractive and impressive. Now-2014”
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Product Code: NIN110
Domaine Ninot, Rully Blanc, La Barre, 2010
“From a single vineyard south west of the village. Generously open and classy nose of oatmeal and ripe pear. On the palate this is rich, creamy,...”
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Product Code: VAL308
Gérald Vallée, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, L'Envolée, 2008
“Deep and opaque purple. Blackcurrant on the nose, with a hint of bacon fat. Rich, black-fruited palate, with mineral notes. Pure, velvety and well...”
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Product Code: SAU310
Saumaize-Michelin, Saint-Véran, Les Crèches, 2010
“From a very chalky valley near Davayé, the grapes fermented in traditional piéces. Ripe lemon with a more exotic hint on the nose. Fresh, zesty,...”
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Product Code: DOM106
Château Domeyne, Saint Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois, 2006
“A Cru Bourgeois since 1932, Domeyne was bought by Claire Villars-Lurton of Haut-Bages Liberal in Pauillac and her husband Gonzague Lurton of Margaux...”
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Product Code: DGA811
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, Temps d’Histoire, 2011
“100% Carignan from 120 year old vines, from a vineyard Bruno bought in 2000, all aged in 400 litre barrels, 60% new but barely toasted. I was knocked...”
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Product Code: ROC310
Domaine des Rochelles, Anjou Villages Brissac, La Croix de Mission, 2010
“90% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Cabernet Franc. Intensely perfumed, and displaying wonderfully rich, velvety cassis fruit, elegantly tied up in...”
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Product Code: CLB209
Denis Clair, Saint Aubin Blanc, 2009
“All in barrel, about 10% new oak. Clear and pale lemon. An open nose; floral with leesey notes. This displays real typicity with stone fruit allied...”
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Product Code: CPB509
Château Pierre-Bise, Coteaux du Layon, Beaulieu, Rouannières, 2009
“From a vineyard on thin soil over spilite. Old gold colour. Very expansive tropical aromas. Apricot and rich fruit cake flavours , cut with tingling...”
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Product Code: FRR511
Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2011
“From 30 year old vines owned by the young Fourreys’ mother. Now-2018”
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Product Code: CHA109
Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, 2009
“Yann made superb wines in 2009. This is unoaked, softened by micro-oxygenation, so always fleshy and supple. Deep hue. Lovely scent of crushed...”
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Product Code: FON610
Domaine Fontanel, Maury, 2010
“From a 60 year old parcel of Grenache Noir. Wonderfully pure and forward. Now-2020”
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Product Code: MOP508
Domaine Monier, Saint Joseph Rouge, 2008
“More information will be added shortly”
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Product Code: PEB210
Domaine du Petit Bondieu, Bourgueil, Cuvée des Couplets, 2010
“A wonderfully even deep ruby. Very classy and noticeably more black fruited on the nose. In the mouth, at once both focused and generous, with...”
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Product Code: CHO609
Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry, Les Galaffres, 2009
“Denis Valdenaire puts just 15% of this, from a patch of calcareous land on the slopes above Givry, into new oak barrels: the rest is in stainless...”
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Product Code: BEP408
Bernhard & Reibel, Riesling Weingarten, 2008
“The Weingarten vineyard, consisting of decomposed pink granite, isn’t a Grand Cru, though it fits every criteria: it’s an historic site once...”
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Product Code: COW309
Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Vieilles Vignes, 2009
“This smells fantastic, all pure red fruits with Kirsch-like aromas of cooked cherries. So fleshy and ripe, with wonderfully rounded tannins. This is...”
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Product Code: MAD609
Mader, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Rosacker, 2009
“The Rosacker, east facing, with very pebbly soil over limestone, is one of the top vineyards in the whole of Alsace. Mid lemon. Delicate floral and...”
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Product Code: FON310
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Tautavel, Le Prieuré, 2010
“From one parcel near Tautavel on a high, windswept, north facing slope of argillo calcaire, this blend of 2/3 Syrah, with Grenache, and a little...”
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Product Code: FAJ610
Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey, La Framboisiére, 2010
“Just south of Clos Rochette, this is another of the domaine’s wholly owned (monopole) vineyards. The nose is perennially redolent of raspberries....”
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Product Code: ROT409
Wilfrid Rousse, Chinon, Clos de la Roche, 2009
“Deep translucent purple. Already developing inviting complexity on the nose. This is so impressive; elegant, yet mouth filling, with velvet textured...”
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Product Code: HLD106
Château Luchey-Halde, Les Haldes de Luchy, Pessac-Léognan, 2006
“This enclave of vineyard at Mérignac, in the western outskirsts of the city of Bordeaux, has a fascinating history: given over to the French Army...”
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Product Code: NIN309
Domaine Ninot, Rully Blanc, 1er Cru, Grésigny, 2009
“This premier cru on the higher slopes is marked by its calcareous soils. Expansive scent of ripe pears. Creamily textured, powerful and with intense...”
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Product Code: SAU710
Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Pentacrine, 2010
“Named after the 5-sided marine fossils found locally, this wine is raised in larger 600 litre demi-muids which encourage the floral notes. Cream and...”
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Product Code: FOR209
Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon, Chaume, Les Onnis, 2009
“163g/l residual sugar. Dazzling mid gold. Silky textured with ripe peach and seville orange notes. Concentrated, already complex yet so well...”
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Product Code: DEP411
Domaine Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Rubia Tinctoria, 2011
“From 85% Syrah, based on one south facing plot just above the village, plus 15% Grenache, picked early in late August; and named after the latin name...”
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Product Code: PES410
Domaine Roger Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2010
“The average age of the vines is very high indeed here, with some of the numerous plots in their 15.6 hectares of Châteauneuf planted a century ago,...”
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Product Code: PES710
Domaine Roger Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, 2010
“Based on Grenache Blanc, with about 20% Roussanne, plus Bourbolenc and Picardan, all vinified in tank. Scent of aniseed. Wonderfully ripe and complex...”
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Product Code: CHA210
Yann Chave, Crozes Hermitage, Le Rouvre, 2010
““Crozes-Hermitage is a vast area with some magical pockets of soil and this wine comes from one of them, made in a tiny garage-style winery (this...”
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Product Code: ESP809
Domaine des Espiers, Côtes du Rhône, Magnum, 2009
“From Philippe Cartoux’s densely planted, low yielding vines around Vacqueyras and Gigondas, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah....”
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Product Code: CPB910
Château Pierre-Bise, Savennières, Roche aux Moines, 2010
“Dazzling mid gold hue. Pear scents, backed by a hint of lanolin. Such a generous palate, currently a touch unresolved. Dense and already complex,...”
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Product Code: KIE607
André Kientzler, Riesling Grand Cru Osterberg, 2007
“Rising above the village of Ribeauvillé, steeply sloping and south-east facing, this is Riesling country par excellence. Explosive nose of citrus...”
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Product Code: CHA209
Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, Le Rouvre, 2009
“Le Rouvre, named after a type of sessile oak, is aged for 12 months in new, one and two year old demi-muids, 600 litre barrels. This comes from...”
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Product Code: MOP108
Domaine Monier-Perreol, Saint Joseph, Terres Blanches, 2008
“Vivid deep purple. Intense aromas of blackberries, vanilla, black pepper and cloves. Refined, showing dense black fruit and spice, supported by ripe...”
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Product Code: NIN810
Domaine Ninot, Mercurey Rouge, 1er Cru Les Crêts, 2010
“Yields here were low in 2010, and this shows a brooding, black fruit nose, and concentrated blackcurrant and raspberry fruit masking ripe tannins....”
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Product Code: CHM109
Château Charmail, Haut-Médoc, 2009
“Charmail has very well-sited vines next to Saint Estèphe. This is Merlot dominated; and a third of the barrels are renewed each year. We loved this,...”
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Product Code: SAU509
Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Vignes Blanches, 2009
“From vineyards on very calcareous (white) soils. Open and with a marked tropical scent, this is a ripely viscous mouthful of apricot and cream. Long...”
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Product Code: HAF106
Haut Faugères, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2006
“Haut Faugères is the second wine - beautifully presented - of Château Faugères, which has benefited from major investment (the new cellar,...”
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Product Code: SAU410
Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos sur la Roche, 2010
“From vines on the lower slopes of the Roche de Vergisson directly behind the domaine. Enticing aromas of stone fruits and white flowers give on to a...”
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Product Code: CLB309
Denis Clair, Saint Aubin Blanc, 1er Cru Champlots, 2009
“Champlots lies on a south-west facing slope above the hamlet of Gamay with calcareous soils that imbue its wines with a definite mineral edge. Very...”
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Product Code: HAT1NV
Thomas-Hatté, Champagne Brut, NV
“Based on 70% Pinot Meunier with 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this offers quite a different style to Serge Mathieu. Appealing and forward, yet...”
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Product Code: CHO409
Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry 1er Cru, Clos Jus, 2009
“Denis Valdenaire’s top wine from a sloping east facing vineyard of clay and limestone soils, all in barrel, second or third fill. Ripe cherry and...”
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Product Code: BAL106
Franck Balthazar, Cornas, Chaillot, 2006
“Franck’s 2006 wasn’t a blockbuster, but delightfully red-fruited, almost summer-puddingy, with light tannins, showing a raspberry liqueur-like...”
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Product Code: LGR610
Les Arums de Lagrange, Bordeaux Blanc, 2010
“A rather wonderful curiosity: since the 1996 vintage Lagrange, a Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Julien, has produced a tiny quantity of a white wine, Les...”
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Product Code: ESP209
Domaine des Espiers, Gigondas, Cuvée des Blaches, 2009
“A tiny production wine with a big dollop of Syrah and considerable oak. Rich, liqueur-like scent. Luxuriant cherry and cassis, almost jellied in...”
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Product Code: GUI309
Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune, 1er Cru Les Hauts Jarrons, 2009
“From a vineyard close to the border with Beaune itself, and given 25% new oak. Enticingly open nose of red cherries with a lush back note. This is...”
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Product Code: MAT1NV
Serge Mathieu, Champagne Tradition, Brut, NV
“Deep tone. Attractively ripe and broadly flavoured, with an engaging creaminess and intensity. Strong berried fruit. Great mouthfeel and length....”
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Product Code: DEY109
Château Deyrem-Valentin, Margaux, Cru Bourgeois, 2009
“Deyrem-Valentin, an estate in the north of the commune run by Jean Sorge with his two daughters, isn’t well-known: an annual production of just...”
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Product Code: GAU410
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray, Grain d’Or, 1er Tri, 2010
“Fine, dry weather at the end of October and in to early November allowed this careful selection of individual berries affected by noble rot. This...”
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Product Code: GUI509
Jean Guiton, Beaune, 1er Cru, Les Sizies, 2009
“Situated mid slope to the east of the town. A nose of ripe raspberries and strawberries, which continue on to a palate given depth by hints of smoke...”
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Product Code: CPB210
Château Pierre-Bise, Quarts de Chaume, 2010
“Star bright, even gold hue. Embryonic, brooding nose; ripe and honeyed, yet with a nettley twist. On the palate this is rich, powerful and densely...”
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Product Code: DIG106
Digioia-Royer, Chambolle-Musigny, 2006
“Michel Royer makes wines with minimal oak influence so the purity of the fruit is to the fore, This is still showing primary red fruit aromas, with...”
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Product Code: COB606
Coche-Bizouard, Monthélie, 1er Cru, Les Duresses, 2006
“From old vines and always the best value red in the Coche cellar. There’s always a hint of cassis on the nose with this wine, showing really...”
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Product Code: HAT5NV
Thomas-Hatté, Champagne Rosé, Brut, NV
“Pale pink with a soft but fine mousse. Complex ripe cherry aromas are supplemented on the palate by more black fruit and creamy nougat notes. Crisp,...”
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Product Code: GUI709
Jean Guiton, Volnay, Les Petits Poisots, 2009
“From two parcels of vines, 30 & 65 years old. Displaying textbook Volnay sophistication with a delicately perfumed nose presaging elegantly...”
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Product Code: LEQ109
Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Charrières, 2009
“The fruit comes from very old, low yielding vines located below the Montrachet Grand Crus and around 25% new oak is used. The result is a seriously...”
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Product Code: CLB408
Denis Clair, Saint Aubin Blanc, 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien, 2008
“Dents de Chien is, with En Remilly, one of the two top white 1er Crus in the village, sited on the rocky slopes above the Montrachets. This is the...”
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Product Code: MAT5NV
Serge Mathieu, Champagne Rosé, Brut, NV
“Just to show that superb rosé champagne can be found without a ridiculous price tag, our friend Serge Mathieu, master of Pinot Noir, delivers this...”
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Product Code: FUR808
Domaine Fourrier, Morey-Saint-Denis, Clos Solon, 2008
“From half a hectare of 40 year old vines, close to the centre of the village. Crystal bright ruby hue. Primary aromas of red fruits. Strong cherryish...”
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Product Code: FUR208
Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Echezeaux, 2008
“A single vineyard wine, from vines planted in 1928 at the southern limit of Gevrey bordering Morey-St. Denis. Pale but vibrant ruby pink. Piercing...”
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Product Code: MAT705
Serge Mathieu, Champagne Vintage Brut, 2005
“The Mathieu’s vintage offering is also made from 100% Pinot Noir. Very fine and persistent mousse. The nose is delightfully open and creamy, with a...”
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Product Code: DIG206
Digioia-Royer, Chambolle-Musigny, Les Fremières, Vieilles Vignes, 2006
“The old vines show in greater texture and depth. More blackfruited than the Village wine above too, with an attractive liqueur-like quality. Really...”
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Product Code: PEZ104
Château de Pez, Saint Estèphe, 2004
“Soft tone. Overt toasty oak over ripe fruit. Ripe strawberry and currants, with savoury and mocha touches. This has reached an attractive state of...”
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Product Code: GRI203
Grivot, Vosne-Romanée, 2003
“Only 55% of a normal harvest, so a higher price this vintage, but also concentration worthy of a 1er Cru. Intensely blackfruited, touch of mocha oak....”
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Product Code: BAS207
Domaine La Barroche, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Signature, 2007
“Most of the Barrot family vines lie in the north and north east of the appellation, on the plateau near to Rayas and Beaucastel, on very meagre,...”
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Product Code: CPB207
Château Pierre-Bise, Quarts de Chaume, 2007
“A very clean and inviting nose of honey with floral touches. Real depth of flavour, showing tropical fruit, mandarin and even a hint of chocolate....”
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Product Code: PID309
Domaine Pichat, Côte Rôtie, Champons, 2009
“85% from the vineyard of that name in the northern, schistous sector of the appellation, and including about 2% Viognier. Mocha notes from the oak on...”
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Product Code: MAD709
Mader, Riesling, Vendange Tardive, 2009
“Expansive nose of pure ripe apricot. Mouthfilling, silk textured, such clean tropical fruit flavours. This awesome late harvest wine has 90g/l...”
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Product Code: PEZ109
Château de Pez, Saint Estèphe, 2009
“In this vintage 47% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with 6% Petit Verdot. Deep purple. Very, very ripe aromas, almost a hint of strawberry jam...”
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Product Code: FAJ709
Domaine Faiveley, Beaune, Clos de l’Ecu, 2009
“From a monopole vineyard above Les Cents Vignes. Benchmark Pinot nose of red fruits with a hint of sous-bois. Really juicy ripe, silky fruit masks...”
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Product Code: BOL1NV
Bollinger, Champagne Special Cuvée, Brut, NV
“Bollinger’s Special Cuvée (named by Bollinger’s English agent in 1911) is famous for the richness and breadth of its style, in part deriving...”
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Product Code: JAC135
Jacquesson, Champagne, Cuvée 735, NV
“Jacquesson is known and admired for the elegance and very dry (only 3.5 grams of dosage in 735) style of its Champagnes. Though small, the house of...”
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Product Code: LEQ308
Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru Caillerets, 2008
“We tend to offer this vintage after vintage as it combines honeyed and juicy flavour with a mineral raciness. Quite deeply coloured, open and rich on...”
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Product Code: POL1NV
Pol Roger, Champagne Réserve, Brut, NV
“This house, which remains family-owned, is making elegant, well-aged wines. This is the classic, white foil, cuvée. Medium to deep colour for...”
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Product Code: CDP308
Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, 2008
“Clos des Papes have long made a speciality of their white wine. It is unusual in its blend, being approximately a fifth each of Bourbolenc,...”
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Product Code: ARL703
Arlaud, Chambolle-Musigny, 1er Cru, Les Sentiers, 2003
“Perfume of ripe cherries. Sweet and appealing. In spite of the heatwave vintage, this wine appears very polished and refined, with velvety black...”
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Product Code: DIG306
Digioia-Royer, Chambolle-Musigny, 1er Cru Les Groseilles, 2006
“From two parcels, 65 and 68 years old. No new oak, but an open nose of cherry and spice. Elegant, complex and moving into maturity; silky fruit with...”
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Product Code: CLB509
Denis Clair, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Garenne, 2009
“From old vines on this calcareous site high on the slope. Open ripe, fresh citrus and oatmeal. Powerfully built, yet lent a steely elegance by subtle...”
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Product Code: CDP309
Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, 2009
“Clos des Papes have long made a speciality of their white wine. It is unusual in its blend, being approximately a sixth each of Roussanne, Grenache...”
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Product Code: COB307
Coche-Bizouard, Meursault, 1er Cru Goutte d’Or, 2007
“From the most northerly of Meursault’s 1er Crus, this wine manages to combine richness and balance. The hallmark baked apple is supplemented by...”
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Product Code: CAT404
Sylvain Cathiard, Chambolle-Musigny, Les Clos de l'Orme, 2004
“This much sought-after estate has tiny, but superb, vineyard holdings. The house style here is for intense, highly refined fruit-the very essence of...”
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Product Code: GRI504
Grivot, Vosne-Romanée, 1er Cru, Les Beaux Monts, 2004
“A beautifully sited 1er Cru in the line of the Grand Crus. Not tasted recently, but this was our favourite of all Grivot’s 1er Crus in this...”
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Product Code: CAT107
Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne-Romanée, 2007
“Blended from three plots in the village this is very attractive and richly perfumed. The expansive palate bursts with bright, pure Pinot fruit...”
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Product Code: FUR507
Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru, Les Goulots, 2007
“From a sloping vineyard above the village crossed by “goulots”, small streams. Lots of primary red fruits, ripe and fleshy, but secondary hints...”
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Product Code: GRI904
Grivot, Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, 2004
“Clear and cristal bright. Spicy scent. This is so focussed and pure, but still really velvety. One almost fails to notice the tannic grip which will...”
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Product Code: ARL403
Arlaud, Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru, 2003
“60% new oak. Cherry and cassis scents. Very pure and refined, nothing overblown. Exciting sweet blackberry fruit. Svelt tannins. Endless fruit on...”
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Product Code: CHA309
Yann Chave, Hermitage, 2009
“Yann’s Hermitage is now recognized as one of the very best in the appellation. Opaque. Immediately one enjoys those scents of cassis with...”
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Product Code: MAT9NV
Serge Mathieu, Champagne Cuvée Prestige, Brut, Magnum NV
“A superb cuvée with more bottle age.”
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Product Code: BAJ509
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, Jeroboam, 2009
“From 60% Tannat, with 20% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, lightly oaked, this is an honest, mildly rustic wine, a perfect foil for sausages...”
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Product Code: GRI903
Grivot, Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, 2003
“Grivot owns a good chunk of this Grand Cru vineyard, and worked very hard in the 90s at improving the quality of this wine, always powerful,...”
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Product Code: LEQ907
Lequin-Colin, Batard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, 2007
“Enticing ripe grapefruit nose. Weighty, powerful and seamlessly structured. With a finish that lasts and lasts, this promises so much. 2012-2018”