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Product Code: AGW310
Les Chapelières, Comté Tolosan, IGP, 2010
“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: VIC510
Mas du Canal Rosé, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2010
“From Grenache and Cinsaut, crafted in the Provençale style, pale coloured, light and refreshing.”
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Product Code: AGW610
Vignerons Réunis, Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Vin de Pays d’Hérault, 2010
“Flagrant purple. Brambly aromas. Delicious gush of ripe black cherries. Light, vibrantly fruity, and very winning. Supple enough to be enjoyed on its...”
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Product Code: VIC410
Mas du Canal Rouge, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2010
“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: VIC710
Mas du Canal Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2010
“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: TRR110
Domaine du Tariquet, Ugni Blanc-Colombard, VdP des Côtes de Gascogne, 2010
“Scent of fresh cut fruit, mildly tropical; and entirely consistent with the zesty palate, with citrus flavoured with notes of passion-fruit and...”
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Product Code: VIC310
Comtesse de Marion, Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP, 2010
“Aromas of sweet plum with a leafy touch. Supple and lightly creamy, with barely discernible tannins. This is unfailingly good. Now-2013”
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Product Code: HAM109
Château Haut Moulinat, Bordeaux, 2009
“Mid depth. Scents of cherries, cream and a touch of vanilla. Light, fresh and juicy red fruit - fraises de bois - backed by a little well-integrated...”
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Product Code: AUM310
Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays de Loire, 2010
“Bright grassy aromas. Pure gooseberry and sherbert lemon flavours of ripe Sauvignon Blanc, both fruity and refreshing. Now-2012”
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Product Code: ESZ110
Les Vignerons d’Estézargues, Cuvée des Galets, Côtes du Rhône, 2010
“"'Non- filtered', this robust, romping 14.5 per cent alcohol red states boldly on its label, and indeed it is. Any of you looking for...”
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Product Code: GRV110
Château La Grave, Minervois Rouge, Tristan & Julien, 2010
“Just so open, simple and enjoyable, the sort of youthful French country wine of old. Vibrant purple. A ripe scent of crushed blackberries and...”
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Product Code: VIC210
Les Hauts de Median, Petit Verdot, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2010
“Petit Verdot, which ripens late, is well-suited to the heat of the Languedoc: even here the grapes for this wine were harvested as late as the...”
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Product Code: FAL109
Terres Falmet, Cinsault, Vin de France, 2009
“A splendidly textured wine from a southern grape usually known for making red-fruited rosé. Here it delivers a deep hue, scents of raspberry jelly,...”
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Product Code: GRV410
Château La Grave, Minervois Rosé, Expression, 2010
“Light salmon pink. Perfume of raspberries. Surprisingly intense gush of red fruit, very moreish, all the memories of Mediteranean sunshine in...”
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Product Code: ESZ210
Les Vignerons d’Estézargues, Côtes du Rhône, Terra Vitis, 2010
“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: PUT510
Château de Putille, Rosé de Loire, 2010
“Made from Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Grolleau this makes a charmingly scented aperitif. Bright and attractive pale pink. This bursts with zippy,...”
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Product Code: CRE110
Creyssels, Languedoc, Picpoul de Pinet, 2010
“From vineyards within sight of the Med, and a real favourite here at SVS. The Picpoul (or Piquepoul grape) is the traditional accompaniment to the...”
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Product Code: GRV610
Château La Grave, Minervois Blanc, Expression, 2010
“Scent of herbs - almost Vermouth-like. As ever, textured and quite concentrated, with nectarine, pineapple and ripe pear with almond nuances. Lively...”
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Product Code: BAJ610
Château Barrejat, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Sec, 2010
“A little known but delicious white from 85% Gros Manseng and 15% of the obscure Arrufiac grape. Pale gold. This always has an attractively herby...”
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Product Code: BAN110
Château Ballan-Larquette, Bordeaux Blanc, 2010
“Bordeaux Blanc is such an out of fashion style - which is understandable given the often fruitless and tired abominations which passed for Bordeaux...”
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Product Code: TDB109
Château Tour de Bellegarde, Bordeaux, 2009
“Crafted by the Janaud family at Villegouge near Fronsac, this 100% Merlot cuvée is all aged in barrel; and offers another example of how the superb...”
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Product Code: PIG610
Domaine de la Pigeade,Ventoux Classique, 2010
“We have listed Thierry’s red Ventoux Classique (from Grenache, Carignan and Syrah), before but he has moved it onto a different level with the...”
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Product Code: BAJ109
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, 2009
“From 60% Tannat, with 20% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, lightly oaked, this is an honest, mildly rustic wine, a perfect foil for sausages or...”
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Product Code: BEG110
Domaine Begude, Chardonnay, Amélie, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2010
“Bright and clear. Tangerine nose with a hint of white flowers. Crisply green-fruited, apple and lime, but also nicely rounded. (The 10% of Chenin...”
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Product Code: SER109
Le Clos du Serres, Languedoc, Le Clos, 2009
“Le Clos is based on 40% each of a local clone of Cinsaut (the “Oeillade”) and Syrah, plus 20% Grenache. Strong purple. Scent of red cherries....”
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Product Code: PUT710
Château de Putille, Anjou Blanc Sec, 2010
“Ripe pears and a touch of honey on the nose. Attractive weight and rich texture, with bright, pure flavours of apple and pear: a lovely example of...”
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Product Code: PIG910
Domaine de la Pigeade, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Half, 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: AMB109
Domaine des Amadieu, Côtes du Rhône Villages, 2009
“This is from a small patch of vines towards Sérignan, and is based on about 70% Grenache. Youthful purple. Lively, brambly scent. Raspberry and...”
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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: DGA510
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rosé, La Tour Fabienne, 2010
“35% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% of each of Syrah and Carignan and 10% Cinsault. Bruno Schenk at Grand Arc is now making natural wine, that is to...”
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Product Code: DGA610
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Blanc, Veillée d’Equinoxe, 2010
“A gentle, stone-fruited white from Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu and Roussanne. A floral scent is followed by a beautifully weighted, fragrant palate of...”
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Product Code: QUA510
Les Quatre Tours, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé, Signature, 2010
“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: ESZ510
Domaine La Montagnette, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Signargues, 2010
“About 50% Syrah, 35% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre. Deep, vibrant purple. Deliciously ripe, well-textured, and mildly black-fruited, with an appealing...”
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Product Code: GRC610
Château Les Combes, Bordeaux Blanc, 2010
“This family owned vineyard and winery is now in its 5th generation with the dynamic Frédéric Borderie in charge. 80% Sauvignon, 20% Sémillon....”
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Product Code: MAB110
Mas des Brousses, Chasseur des Brousses, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2010
“"I was bowled over by the quality of this magnificent, fat, ripe, juicy Merlot, topped up with grenache and a touch of cinsaut, seductively...”
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Product Code: PES110
Domaine Roger Perrin, Côtes du Rhône, 2010
“The back label calls this “Rouge fruité”; and it’s exactly as described, offering a classic Grenache nose of crushed cherries, and then a...”
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Product Code: LAG110
Domaine Lagneau, Beaujolais-Villages, 2010
“This isn’t just any old Beaujolais-Villages, but comes from 50 year old vines, late picked for full ripeness, grown on the schist and granitic...”
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Product Code: BAJ208
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Séduction, 2008
“60% Tannat, with 20% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, given a year in barrel. The oak makes this wine seductive indeed. Scent of blueberries and...”
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Product Code: AUM110
Domaine de l'Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2010
“Here is the new vintage of our perennially best-selling white, so often used (and winning friends each time) for weddings and parties. It’s as...”
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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: MET208
Domaine du Météore, Saint-Chinian, Clos de Bijou, 2008
“Strikingly intense and distinctive scents: high-toned raspberries with cinnamon leap out of the glass. Supremely graceful pure red fruit, with hints...”
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Product Code: MET710
Domaine du Météore, Faugères Blanc, Les Léonides, 2010
“A blend of half Roussanne, half Marsanne. Excitingly fresh scents: citrus fruit, orange peel and a hint of ginger. Splendidly fat but also lively and...”
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Product Code: ESP109
Domaine des Espiers, Côtes du Rhône, 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: MEY109
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Pinot Blanc, 2009
“This is a perennial favourite, but the 2009 vintage is really superb. An open and attractive scent of peach blossom, melon and honey. Such lovely...”
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Product Code: FON109
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon, 2009
“Aromas of black cherries with dark chocolate touches. Lively, plum and black cherry favours,. Good ripe tannins. Just slightly (and attractively)...”
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Product Code: FIC509
Domaine Olivier Fichet, Mâcon-Villages, Terroir de Burgy, 2009
“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: FAL307
Terres Falmet, Saint-Chinian, L’Ivresse des Cîmes, 2007
“Deep purple. Attractive autumnal aromas - hedgerow fruits and herbs. A wine just à point between youth and maturity, with plenty of vigorous damson...”
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Product Code: AUM508
Domaine de l’Aumonier,Touraine, Cuvée Henri, 2008
“The fruit of vines aged over 30 years. Clean, creamy scent. Gush of vivid fruit flavours, ranging from white peach to quince and mango, with just a...”
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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: BEG610
Domaine Begude, Pinot Noir, Haute Vallée de l’Aude, IGP, 2010
“The 2009 vintage of this delicately light and Beaujolais-like Pinot was deservedly popular, and the latest release is at least as good. Made by James...”
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Product Code: LAG309
Domaine Lagneau, Régnié, 2009
“Very deep purple. Cherry and blueberry aromas. Vital, pure blackcurrant mouthful, with even a suggestion of blackcurrant leaf. Textured, earthy and...”
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Product Code: ROT310
Wilfrid Rousse, Chinon, Les Galuches, 2010
“Attractive purple hue with hints of blue. Very true Cabernet Franc nose, currranty and just a touch leafy. Supple and moreish, showing ripe...”
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Product Code: TAL109
Talmard, Mâcon-Uchizy, 2009
“An old favourite, with a loyal following, this always offers generous weight and subtle citrus fruit. Now-2012”
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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: SAP109
Bernard Santé, Chénas, 2009
“M. Santé admits that he prefers to make “bon vins à grands vins”, but what’s wrong with that, when the result is this lovely wine! Mid depth...”
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Product Code: DGA309
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, Cuvée des Quarante, 2009
“Based on 45% Carignan with 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah, all in barrel, about 20% new. Quite closed - one feels this is still a bit like a coiled...”
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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: MEY309
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Gewurztraminer, 2009
“Mid lemon. Bright nose with textbook rose petal notes. Harmonious mouthful of lychees and Turkish delight, honey textured, with a long peppery...”
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Product Code: COD110
Domaine Cordaillat, Reuilly, Tradition, 2010
“So lively and bright, with white floral and more mineral notes on the nose. A really impressive mouthful of citrus (perhaps tangerine) and pear...”
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Product Code: ELS110
Domaine d'Elise, Petit Chablis, 2010
“We have bought every vintage of Frédéric Prain’s Petit Chablis since 2001: testament to its quality and consistency. Pale and clear. Pure...”
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Product Code: LEQ808
Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2008
“From vineyards close to the village of Santenay, this is 100% barrel fermented, with 10% new oak. Balanced and fresh on the finish. Now-2013”
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Product Code: BEL309
Belles Pierres, Coteaux du Languedoc, Les Clauzes de Jo Rouge, 2009
“From a superb and historic micro-terroir amongst wooded hills just west of Montpellier. About 40% Syrah and Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, all in old...”
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Product Code: CHB109
Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, Fleurie, 2009
“From one parcel of vines belonging to Chantal Coudert and Eric Appert. Pretty, red-fruited scents - fraises des bois. Approachable palate of red...”
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Product Code: CHL108
Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut, Le Grand Saumur, 2008
“Fine mousse. This always has a pretty scent of apples and pears. Very clean fruit, not absolutely bone dry, and appealing...”
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Product Code: FOR610
Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon, St. Aubin, 2010
“Alluring pale gold. The nose is a gush of dried apricot and honey, then ripe tropical fruit flavours build a deceptively complex and concentrated...”
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Product Code: PES209
Domaine Roger Perrin, Côtes du Rhône, Vieilles Vignes, 2009
“A selection of very old vines in the best of the estate’s plots just outside the limits of Châteauneuf. Cassis aroma. Lots of texture and glycerol...”
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Product Code: BEL609
Belles Pierres, Coteaux du Languedoc, Les Clauzes de Jo Blanc, 2009
“Bright, tinged with pale green. Powerful aromas: toasty oak, exotic fruit - pineapple and guava - plus floral and honey hints. Totally...”
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Product Code: CHE110
Domaine de Chevilly, Quincy, 2010
“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: DEP109
Domaine Depeyre, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, 2009
“Youthful, opaque deep purple. Scents of rich cooked black plums, with spice, dried fruit and candied peel. Velvet texture, so impressive....”
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Product Code: BAJ809
Château Barrejat, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Doux, Cuvée de la Passion, 2009
“100% Petit Manseng picked by Denis Capmartin in splendid late October weather, and oaked. The locals would drink this with foie gras, but it’s...”
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Product Code: VAL209
Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil, Les Mauguerets, 2009
“The principal wine (just renamed Les Mauguerets) of young gun Gérald Vallée (tall, handsome, lovely wife, so talented!), from Cabernet Franc aged...”
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Product Code: MEY210
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Pinot Gris, 2010
“The honeyed, smoky nose leaps out of the glass, while the palate of dried apricot is given richness by the low yields in 2010. Balanced and long....”
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Product Code: DIG607
Digioia-Royer, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2007
“Bright mid ruby. Open nose showing some dark cherry character. Old vines on the outskirts of Chambolle ensure attractively concentrated black cherry...”
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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: HAA210
Jean-Marie Haag, Imagine All The Wine, 2010
“Myriam oversees all aspects of this wine, with its clear flute bottle and striking modern label. A blend of mainly Pinot Gris along with Riesling and...”
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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% Cab. Franc,...”
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Product Code: TRI407
Domaine des Trinités, Languedoc, La Deves, 2007
“This will be labelled Pézenas in the future. 50% Grenache, 20% each of Syrah and Carignan, and 10% Mourvèdre; with half the Syrah and Mourvèdre...”
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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: FON710
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Blanc, 2010
““But if I were drinking white with Christmas dinner, I would go for more power: try Domaine Fontanel Blanc 2010, Côtes du Roussillon. From vines...”
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Product Code: BAJ309
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Cuvée des Vieux Ceps, 2009
“80% Tannat plus the Cabernets, and very old vines indeed - over 80 years old (and Denis claims some are up to 200 years old!), given a long cuvaison...”
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Product Code: CHC110
Domaine Chavet, Menetou-Salon, 2010
“"Menetou Salon is a Sancerre outpost that delivers much more sauvignon blanc bang for your buck, yet they are close in style. The Chavets run...”
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Product Code: GRC305
Château Les Gravières de la Brandille, Cuvée Prestige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2005
“"Dire gilded label but this 14 per cent alcohol wonder made by the talented Frédéric Borderie from the great 2005 vintage is about as good as...”
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Product Code: JON109
Domaine du Joncier, Lirac, Le Classique, 2009
“Marine Roussel’s Lirac, based on 50% Grenache with 20% Syrah, has rightly become one of our top-selling red wines. Scent of fresh red berries....”
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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: 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: SAB110
Domaine Sainte Barbe, Mâcon-Villages, Les Tilles, 2010
“Unoaked. From a vineyard near Montbellet, planted on oolitic limestone soil, and tended bio-dynamically (certified organic). Pale and clear. Light,...”
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Product Code: FRR109
Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 2009
“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: BLA110
Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Pernets, 2010
“"This smoky, gun flint-scented pouilly-fumé packs a sparky sauvignon punch to lift everyone's spirits at apéritif time, even on the third...”
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Product Code: ROS110
Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, 2010
“M. Cherrier has been delivering fine Sancerre from his vineyards on the slopes around Verdigny to us for years now. The 2010 vintage suffered from...”
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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: CAB105
Château Les Cabannes, Saint-Emilion, 2005
“Fresh raspberry and red fruits with lovely aromatics. This has a delightful sweet core of fruit. Whilst no blockbuster, this is so approachable, with...”
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Product Code: HAA110
Jean-Marie Haag, Pinot Gris, Vallée Noble, 2010
“Vallée Noble is a favoured terroir in Soultzmatt, protected by the Petit and Grand Ballon. This has that characteristic but indefinable varietal...”
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Product Code: PID110
Domaine Pichat, Syrah, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, 2010
“Bright, fairly clear purple. Delicately perfumed; blackberries and vanilla. Very ripe, almost fat, silky textured, with rich black cherry fruit....”
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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: FOR509
Domaine des Forges, Savennières, Moulin du Gué, 2009
“From vines grown on sand above schist. Pale coloured, with a piercing nose and a creamy melon and peach palate. Really vital young wine; so pure and...”
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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-2013”
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Product Code: CAL309
Domaine Calot, Morgon, Tête de Cuvée, 2009
“The Calot’s top wine, styled very much for finesse and aromatics rather than concentration and power. Scent of red cherries - and that red cherried...”
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Product Code: FON809
Domaine Fontanel, Muscat de Rivesaltes, L’Age de Pierre, 2009
“Pale lemon. Such a voluptuous scent: hothouse lilies and sun-warmed grapes. Intense, bitter sweet flavours, redolent of marmalade, lychee and...”
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Product Code: MAT2NV
Serge Mathieu, Champagne Tradition, Brut, Half, NV
“100% Pinot Noir, a very classy, much lauded Champagne.”
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Product Code: ROS310
Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre Rosé, 2010
“Clear bright pink. Bottled early to capture the maximum aromas. With pure, ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit, this is delightfully balanced and...”
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Product Code: CLB609
Denis Clair, Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge, 2009
“This wine, from a notoriously heterogeneous appellation, has become a real favourite at SVS. Star bright with a definite blue tinge. Delightfully...”
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Product Code: MEY509
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Eichberg, 2009
“Mid gold. Exotic tropical fruit married with the smoky, caramel flavours so typical of the terroir of the south-facing Eichberg vineyard. Powerful...”
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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: DGA409
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rouge, En Sol Majeure, 2009
“60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, all in barrel, 50% new. This is a wine marked by extravagant flavours, with vanilla and cedary wood layered on luxuriant...”
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Product Code: COW609
Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras Blanc, Cuvée Laura, 2009
“Such an open, enticing perfume, all honey, blossom and white peach. That stone fruit is to the fore, with apricots and fresh peach set off by an...”
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Product Code: SAU809
Saumaize-Michelin, Saint-Véran, Fleur, 2009
“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: FIC708
Domaine Olivier Fichet, Mâcon-Burgy, Les Verchères, 2008
“From a single hectare of 44 year old vines, barrel fermented, 20% new oak. Classy scents of green fruit with an attractive honeyed accent. Builds...”
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Product Code: MAS209
Masson-Blondelet, Pouilly-Fumé, Les Angelots, 2009
“Fresh aromas of gooseberries and ripe citrus are followed on the palate by delicate citrus flavours with stone fruit notes. Focused and very intense....”
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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: CPB609
Château Pierre-Bise, Savennières, Clos de Coulaine, 2009
“Pale gold with a suggestion of green. Apricot on the nose with grassy hints. Richly textured, powerful quince fruit, with a fine mineral thread and a...”
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Product Code: COW107
Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras Classique, 2007
“This is certainly the most impressive Classique we have ever tasted here. The aromas are rich and almost gamey already, followed by a very...”
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Product Code: MAB209
Mas des Brousses, Coteaux du Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac, 2009
“Very deep hue. Excitingly complex aromas: cool black fruit, spiked by coffee, liquorice and nutmeg. Very refined palate, damson and blackcurrant...”
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Product Code: FON999
Domaine Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambré, 1999
“Jancis Robinson in The Financial Times Saturday 17th December 2011: “The product of another raid on some of the world’s stocks of mature sweet...”
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Product Code: CHZ109
Domaine des Chazelles, Viré-Clessé, Vieilles Vignes, 2009
“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: CHA107
Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, 2007
“A tank wine, softened by micro-oxygenation, so always fleshy and delicious young. Vibrant ruby/purple. Scent of ripe plum and blackberries with a...”
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Product Code: MOP507
Domaine Monier, Saint Joseph Rouge, 2007
“Deep purple black. On the nose, black fruits, blackcurrants and bilberry, touch of olive. Harmonious and polished - lovely oak/fruit balance....”
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Product Code: GRI106
Grivot, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2006
“Grivot always makes one of the most intense, deeply flavoured, and long-lived generic red Burgundies. Raspberry aromas, and red fruit with smoky and...”
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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: LOU105
Château Loudenne, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, 2005
“55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Purple core. Terrific aromas, all cassis and prune wrapped in smart, smoky oak - expansive and...”
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Product Code: CHO209
Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry, 2009
“Raised about half in old barrels, half in tank. Enticingly open and intense with red and black fruit notes. The palate of ripe fruit masks the...”
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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: NIN609
Domaine Ninot, Rully Rouge, La Chaponnière, 2009
“Erell is not looking for a heavily extracted style of red, and only 30% of this wine is raised in wood. Peppery strawberry aromas introduce a...”
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Product Code: ESP307
Domaine des Espiers, Gigondas, Tradition, 2007
“Always seductively fleshy, this exhibits aromas of cooked plums, damson, and touches of cassis and nutmeg. Lovely warm black and red fruits with...”
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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: CLB208
Denis Clair, Saint Aubin Blanc, 2008
“All in barrel, about 10% new oak. Attractively clear and pale gold. An open nose of gentle white flowers with a hint of vanilla. Fresh melon fruit,...”
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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...”