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Product Code: PRD119
Les Pradelles, IGP Herault, 2019 (Screwcap)
“From Carignan and Grenache. Red fruited with a surprisingly good texture, no rough edges, soft, light and juicily berried. Perfect for parties....”
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Product Code: AGW319
Les Chapelières, Comté Tolosan, IGP, 2019 (Screwcap)
“A best-seller, an easy drinking blend of 70% Colombard and 30% Ugni Blanc, with lowish alcohol and refreshing bite. Clean and lemony, ripe...”
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Product Code: PEP519
Le Petit Pont Rose, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2019 (Screwcap)
“We sell far more of the Petit Pont Rosé that we do of the equivalent white and red added together – that’s how good this honest rosé is. From...”
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Product Code: PEP619
Le Petit Pont Rouge, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2019 (Screwcap)
“Largely from Grenache, Cinsault and a little Cabernet Sauvignon. Bramble fruited but with a lighter, raspberry accent and minimal tannin: a fruity,...”
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Product Code: RIV118
Château du Rival, Bordeaux Rouge, 2018
“This stood out in a blind tasting of reasonably priced 2018s: for a clean, red-fruited scent; generous fruit accented with cinnamon; a pleasing...”
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Product Code: SAL519
La Salette, IGP Côtes de Gascogne, Rosé, 2019 (Screwcap)
“A lively and pure rosé from the south-west, from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc; the latter brings a little perfume. Attractive salmon...”
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Product Code: VIC319
Comtesse Marion, Merlot, L'Envolee, Pays d’Oc IGP, 2019 (Screwcap)
“A taller bottle and a smarter label have increased sales of this well balanced example. It always shows attractive typicity: aromas of sweet plum...”
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Product Code: CSP120
La Combe Saint-Paul, Chardonnay, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2020
“Unoaked, this Chardonnay shows peach, apricot and citrus fruit flavours. Ripe and textured but also fresh and crisp on the finish, it would not be...”
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Product Code: SAL619
La Salette, IGP Côtes de Gascogne Rouge, 2019
“This is a light, deliriously purple-hued wine which one could easily serve lightly chilled with lunch or with spicy food: the French would call it...”
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Product Code: CSP219
La Combe Saint-Paul, Vermentino IGP Pays d'Oc, 2019
“"It's no surprise that this smartly packaged wine is one of Stone, Vine & Sun's best-sellers. It's whistle-clean and...”
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Product Code: CLS119
Château du Closet, Bordeaux Blanc, 2019
“100% Sauvignon ; a light, fresh, pear and citrus accented example. A refreshing aperitif. Now-2021”
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Product Code: AGW719
La Croisade, Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2019 (Screwcap)
“With fruit in part sourced from cool Limoux vineyards, crisp and classy, blended with riper grapes from the Languedoc plains, this is a friendly,...”
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Product Code: CSP320
La Combe Saint-Paul,Viognier, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2020
“As usual this is more on the light, fresh, floral side of Viognier than more obviously weighty or over-ripe examples. Lime flower perfume. True fresh...”
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Product Code: AUM319
Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2019
“Honest Loire SB at a fair price. Surprisingly tropical aroma. From the second hot vintage in a row in the Loire, this is riper and more rounded than...”
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Product Code: ESZ119
Les Vignerons d’Estezargues, Cuvee des Galets, Cotes du Rhone, 2019
“Juicy, unfiltered blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah: raspberryish mouthful, mildly spicy and very moreish. A long term favourite at SVS. Now-2022”
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Product Code: PIC116
Chateau Piconat, Bordeaux, 2016
“Appealing red fruit, fresh and balanced, with savoury touches. Smooth, with some body; and finishes with a flourish. Very successful and complete...”
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Product Code: FOR119
Domaine des Forges, Anjou Rouge, 2019
“Pure Cabernet Franc, unoaked. Lively, juicy and energetic – we enjoy this wine for its honest, slatey character (weirdly enough it’s grown on...”
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Product Code: PIG918
HALF Domaine de la Pigeade, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, 2018
“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: SAL318
La Salette, IGP Côtes de Gascogne Gros Manseng 2018
“Gros Manseng is, to be fair, one of the workhorse white grapes of the south-west of France, but handled correctly it has personality. There's a...”
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Product Code: PLA117
Château La Plaige, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2017
“Charmingly labelled wine - which we have shipped many times before. It's a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. 2017 …”
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Product Code: FOR819
Forges, Chardonnay, IGP Val de Loire, 2019
“A decent Chardonnay from the Loire would have been unthinkable a generation ago – yet here’s a terrific example, hand-picked, properly ripe,...”
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Product Code: HUC119
Domaine de la Chauvinière, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie, 2019
“Muscadet, grown at the mouth of the Loire (where the climate isn’t that dissimilar to Cornwall) is the traditional French accompaniment to Atlantic...”
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Product Code: VIC219
Les Hauts de Median, Petit Verdot, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2019 (Screwcap)
“Petit Verdot - a Bordeaux grape - ripens late even in the Languedoc: the grapes for this wine are always the last to be harvested from the vineyards...”
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Product Code: BAJ117
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, 2017
“Deeply hued and concentrated blend of local grape Tannat with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc; an old fashioned, country wine in its honest combination...”
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Product Code: GRC619
Château Les Combes, Bordeaux Blanc - Sauvignon Semillon, 2019
“The addition of about 20% Sémillon to the ripe Bordeaux Sauvignon adds pleasing fat and moderates the grassy Sauvignon character. Herbaceous aroma....”
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Product Code: GRV118
Château La Grave, Minervois Rouge, Tristan & Julien, 2018
“From the Orosquette family, named after two once tiny and now strapping cousins in their 20s, this is a bright, pleasing and uncomplicated red. From...”
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Product Code: GRV419
Château La Grave, Minervois Rosé, Expression, 2019
“From approximate halves of Syrah and Grenache, this unfailingly delivers splendid ripeness and intensity. Pale pink. Lifted red fruit aromas. An...”
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Product Code: GRV619
Chateau La Grave, Minervois Blanc Expression, 2019
“A textured and quite concentrated white from 60% Maccabeu, 30% Vermentino and 10% Marsanne, with apple and melon flavours and hints of nuts and white...”
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Product Code: ESZ219
Vignerons d'Estezargues, Organic Côtes du Rhône, 2019
“From halves of Grenache and Syrah. Dark and glossy purple. Tons of fruit: crunchy raspberry and black cherry with hints of liquorice and Kirsch....”
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Product Code: BAJ619
Château Barrejat, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Sec, 2019
“We sell a lot of Denis Capmartin’s terrific red Madirans from Barréjat, but his Pacherenc, the Gros Manseng based white from exactly the same area...”
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Product Code: MON119
Domaine Montangeron, Beaujolais Villages, 2019
“Juicy, red and black-fruited, supple but also mildly rustic. Spot on. Now-2022”
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Product Code: PIG617
Domaine de la Pigeade, Ventoux, Les Sables, 2017
“From 40% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 20% Syrah grown on sandy soils, this exemplifies Ventoux: different to Côtes du Rhône in its freshness and...”
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Product Code: CRE119
Creyssels, Languedoc, Picpoul de Pinet, 2019
“Very open, citrus and pine scents. A touch more texture than usual, fresh and limey, with the merest saline note on the long finish. Picpoul is the...”
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Product Code: DGA619
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbieres Blanc, Veillee d’Equinoxe, 2019
“An unoaked blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 25% each of Roussanne and Vermentino, plus 10% Macabeu. Stone fruited aromas follow onto the palate, rich and...”
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Product Code: MAR116
Chateau de Marsan, Cadillac, Cotes de Bordeaux, Cuvee Moulin Pasquier, 2016
“From about 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is very open - delivering a fragrance of vanilla, cinnamon and heated strawberries; totally...”
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Product Code: CSP419
La Combe Saint-Paul, Calcaires d'Enserune, Languedoc, 2019
“From halves of Roussanne and Vermentino (Rolle), grown on limestone soils, and just a little aged in old barrels. This wine shows a gentle aroma and...”
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Product Code: ROC116
Château La Rocaille, Graves, France, 2016
“La Rocaille refers to pebbles (or shells) - and the 18th century decorative style of the Rococo. It implies a lot of the fluvial gravel for which the...”
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Product Code: LAG118
Lagneau, Beaujolais-Villages, Cuvée Jeannine, 2019
“Jeannine, after whom this is named, is the winemaking mother chez Lagneau. This is from ancient (60-100 year old) vines on steep schist and granite...”
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Product Code: FON418
Domaine Fontanel IGP Cotes Catalanes, Rouge 2018
“From young vines of Syrah and Grenache (plus a little Mourvèdre and Carignan) grown in hot, dry and windy mountain vineyards near Tautavel (so it...”
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Product Code: CSP618
La Combe Saint Paul, Gres Rouges, La Clape, 2018
“This enticing red is named after the vineyard soils derived from grés rouge (red sandstone). 60% Syrah with 20% each of Mourvèdre and Grenache,...”
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Product Code: BEA116
Château Beausejour, Fronsac, 2016
“85% Merlot,10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc,handled by top consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt;delivering ripeness but...”
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Product Code: AUM119
Domaine de l'Aumonier, Touraine Sauvignon, 2019
“From organically farmed vines, this is a long-established best-seller here, admired for its overt fruitiness, which is particularly pronounced in the...”
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Product Code: QUA519
Les Quatre Tours, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé, Signature, 2019
“"A very evocative wine this one, with a thick scent of wild strawberries and ripe nectarines and a touch of sandalwood on the nose. It's on...”
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Product Code: FOR419
Forges, Anjou Blanc, L'Audace, 2019
“This is a wine from a humble appellation but ambitiously crafted: the vineyard is managed for low yields and quality, with short pruning, debudding,...”
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Product Code: DIA1NV
Diamant, Cremant de Loire, NV
“An easy-drinking, light, perfectly clean and fresh sparkling wine from Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay - produced in the same way as Champagne (i.e with...”
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Product Code: DGA318
Domaine du Grand Arc, Cuvee des Quarante, Corbieres, 2018
“Based on 45% Carignan with 35% Grenache and 20% Syrah, all in barrel, about 20% new: a blend at the Schenk cellar first made by father Bruno when he...”
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Product Code: GUL318
Domaine de la Guilloterie, Saumur-Champigny, Tradition, 2018
“Unoaked, enticingly dramatic purple, with a perfume made up of berries and roses, this is richly black-fruited, silky, with attractive chalky and...”
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Product Code: TAL119
Mallory & Benjamin Talmard, Macon-Uchizy, 2019
“A Mâcon benchmark, a wine with a long-standing, loyal following, always offering generous texture and intensity. Attractive tangerine notes. In...”
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Product Code: MEY119
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Pinot Blanc, 2019
“A perennial, organic favourite which makes a lovely aperitif but can also be drunk with a wide range of food. Appley scent; and that fits with a...”
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Product Code: MON318
Domaine Montangeron, Chiroubles, La Grosse Pierre, 2018
“Very ripe fruit - raspberries, redcurrants and fraises des bois, so deliciously summer puddingy. Fine and silky, with just a whisper of tannin....”
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Product Code: ESP118
Domaine des Espiers, Cotes du Rhone, 2018
“Phillippe Cartoux's Cotes du Rhone, 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre amd 20% Syrah, all from large cement tanks. Ripe strawberries on the nose, red...”
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Product Code: MET117
Domaine du Meteore, Faugeres Rouge, Les Leonides, 2017
“Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, unoaked. This always exhibits a lovely, lifted perfume derived from the schist soils: scents of raspberries and...”
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Product Code: MCR319
Mas Cremat, Les Sales Gosses, IGP Côtes Catalanes, 2019
“Les Sales Gosses translates loosely as grubby kids – whose colourful handprints adorn the label. This is a wine made from Mourvèdre without any...”
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Product Code: JON218
Domaine Roussel, Joncier, l'O, Vin de France, 2018
“The latest vintage of Joncier's L'O includes some bought in fruit, also organically grown, from the Costieres de Nimes, hence it being...”
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Product Code: CHB118
La Chapelle des Bois, Fleurie, Grand Pre, 2018
“Super in this vintage – lots of black cherry and berry, a hint of violets, and super-fine fruit tannins. Splendid substance, so could accompany...”
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Product Code: AMB119
Domaine des Amadieu, Cotes du Rhone Villages, 2019
“70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, bio-dynamically farmed (and certified), all in tank, this is youthful, explosively vital, dense and fleshy. Exciting...”
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Product Code: HUC419
Jérémie Huchet, Muscadet, Les Quinze Hommées, 2019
“One of Jérémie’s "parcellaires", organically farmed, single vineyard wines, from vines in meagre sandy and stony soils over granite...”
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Product Code: BDU816
Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves 2016
“"Another classic claret, with the freshness of Graves and tannins that will see it through for another three or four years. …”
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Product Code: FIC819
Domaine Fichet, Bourgogne Blanc Aligote, 2019
“Floral and lightly herby scent; bright attack with a lime accent; a rounded mid-palate; and a refreshing and juicy finish. All in all so complete and...”
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Product Code: LDS115
HALF Suduiraut, Lions de Suduiraut, Sauternes, France, 2015
“Suduiraut is one of the historic Sauternes estates, 1er Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. Lions is made to be enjoyed young (so for example...”
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Product Code: BAJ718
Chateau Barrejat, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, 2018
“In the medium dry, "Moelleux" style, a gloriously exotic aperitif, or a rich accompaniment to foie gras. Cocktail of passion fruit,...”
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Product Code: MEY318
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Gewurztraminer, 2018
“Here there’s a perfect balance between the classic rose-petal aromatics, exotic fruit and spice of the Gewurztraminer grape. Full bodied and...”
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Product Code: FOR618
Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon St Aubin, 2018
“Wonderful perfume of oranges steeped in honey - it reminds me of that darkly handsome French man in the old Cointreau ads growling about...”
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Product Code: AGA118
Mas d'Agamas, Carignan Bleu, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, 2018
“Carignan Bleu - a variant of Carignan - is named because of the bluish tint the grapes take on when fully ripe. Vincent’s grandfather made a massal...”
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Product Code: LAU1NV
Domaine J. Laurens, Blanquette de Limoux Brut, Le Moulin, NV
“Elegantly made, using Champagne techniques, from 90% Mauzac, the traditional variety of Limoux, with 10% Chardonnay, grown in the foothills of the...”
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Product Code: MEY219
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Pinot Gris, 2019
“A little richer than usual in this vintage: sandalwood aroma prefaces a lightly savoury, textured palate. Off-dry, this makes a lovely aperitif....”
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Product Code: AGA219
Mas d'Agamas, Grenache, IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert, 2019
“Flagrant purple. Dramatically open and ripe, showing sweet strawberries but also the crunch of redcurrants. Just a little tannin, but gorgeously...”
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Product Code: FON117
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon, Rouge, 2017
“From Syrah, Grenache and Carignan grown on schist near Maury, unoaked, this is a classic Roussillon red: youthful, vivid, brambly perfumes and...”
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Product Code: GUL416
Guilloterie, Saumur-Champigny, Les Loges, 2016
“From a plot of 50-55 year old vines. This is attractively aromatic, offering archetypal Loire Cab. Franc flavours of black berries and cherries. With...”
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Product Code: JUS115
Chateau La Justice, Fronsac, 2015
“Justice has the same ownership as the historic and famed Freonsac Château de la Dauphine and is also farmed organically (still rare in Bordeaux),...”
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Product Code: AGA318
Mas d'Agamas, Terrasses du Larzac, Nostre Mescladis, 2018
“Nostre Mescladis translates as "our blend", reflecting the approximate proportions of his vines across the family vineyards: about 40%...”
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Product Code: HBO114
La Haute Borie, Monbazillac, 2014
“Organically farmed and certified: 60% Semillon, 30% Muscadelle and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, all from old vines, and 1/3 in barrel. Mid gold. Lovely fresh...”
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Product Code: GRC416
Chateau Les Combes, Lussac-Saint-Emilion, 2016
“From one 4.8 hectare plot with thin soils over limestone, among the highest in the appellation. 100% Merlot. Vibrant red and black fruit - red cherry...”
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Product Code: RAZ115
Chateau La Raze Beauvallet, Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, 2015
“One can barely go wrong with Cru Bourgeois in the perfect summer of 2015. From an estate in Civrac, this Cabernet dominated wine (with Merlot and...”
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Product Code: MET719
Domaine du Meteore, Faugeres Blanc, Les Leonides, 2019
“The unoaked Météore white has now reverted to its former name of Les Léonides. A blend of Vermentino (Rolle), Roussanne and Viognier, it’s...”
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Product Code: MON418
Domaine Montangeron, Moulin-a-Vent, 2018
“Wow: lots of fruit - raspberry coulis - flesh and energy. Already delicious, this could be kept for years. Now-2024”
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Product Code: BAJ318
Château Barrejat, Madiran, Cuvée des Vieux Ceps, 2018
“Old vines indeed, over 80 years and some pre-phylloxera, so perhaps over 150 years old: 80% Tannat plus the Cabernets, well-oaked. Inky purple....”
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Product Code: GRC316
Les Gravieres de la Brandille, Cuvee Prestige, Bordeaux, 2016
“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: ELS118
Domaine d'Elise, Petit Chablis, 2018
“A benchmark, far better than most Chablis from the huge co-operatives: cool and oyster-shell fresh in the mouth, excellent concentration and...”
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Product Code: LAU318
Domaine J. Laurens, Cremant de Limoux Brut, Les Graimenous, 2018
“We have always said this was a dead ringer for Champagne (and frankly much more fun to drink than some of the battery acid cuvées churned out by the...”
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Product Code: PDM115
Château Pierre de Montignac, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, 2015
“A Cru Bourgeois from a top red Bordeaux vintage usually offers excellent value - and this long term favourite at SVS delivers in …”
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Product Code: LEQ818
Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2018 (Screwcap)
“From fruit grown in vineyards close to François Lequin's home village of Santenay, this is fermented 50% in tank and 50% in barrel, with 10%...”
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Product Code: GUE118
La Guérinière, Saint-Emilion 2018
“90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from the sandy soils of Saint-Pey-d'Armens and Saint-Hippolyte. Very pure and lush fruit with mocha notes from...”
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Product Code: ESP619
Espiers, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Diablotines, 2019
“40% of both Clairette and Roussanne and 10% of both Bourbolenc and Viognier, organic and low sulphites. Excellent example: satiny texture; subtle...”
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Product Code: MPG215
Mascaron, Sauternes, 2015 (50cl)
“90% Sémillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Muscadelle skillfully sourced by Ginestet from a Cru Classé property. Fully sweet and rich pudding wine with a...”
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Product Code: LEQ617
Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2017 (Screwcap)
“All the wine goes into barrel but only 10% new. Bottled under screw cap, this wine is all about fruit. Juicy, all cherry and raspberry, light and...”
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Product Code: ROS119
Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, 2019
“The latest vintage of this Loire classic from the Cherrier family in Verdigny is as crisp and bright as ever. Silky Loire Sauvignon Blanc, more about...”
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Product Code: BLA218
Francis Blanchet, Pouilly-Fumé, Silice, 2018
“From a small block on very flinty soils in the heart of the appellation, this is an intense and ageworthy wine. Smelling of citrus peel and hawthorn...”
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Product Code: BEG219
Domaine Begude, Chardonnay, L’Etoile, Limoux, 2019
“This is a star barrel-fermented Chardonnay, from very low yields - less than half those in Burgundy. It develops beautifully, with ripe citrus and...”
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Product Code: MSS319
Mas Seren, Lilith, IGP Cevennes, 2019
“A different blend of halves of Cinsault grown on dolomite, and Grenache from calcareous limestone soils. Really extraordinary fragrance: fraises des...”
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Product Code: ROG116
Château Rocher Gardat, Montagne Saint-Emilion, 2016
“90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, grown on thinly-soiled, argilo-calcaire slopes, into 30% new barrels. Very open aromas, all crushed red fruit....”
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Product Code: FRR119
Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 2019
“Ripe, almost lightly honeyed scents, and then attractive flavours of citrus and dairy. One can sense the characteristic Chablis stoniness, but...”
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Product Code: FON718
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Blanc, 2018
“Half comes from an ancient (1908) complanted vineyard near Tautavel, largely holding Grenache Blanc and Gris plus a little Carignan Blanc, Muscat and...”
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Product Code: ROS418
Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre, L’Essentiel, 2018
“L’Essentiel is a selection from a vineyard farmed bio-dynamically, made naturally, left for an extended time on its lees and then bottled without...”
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Product Code: ELS218
Domaine d'Elise, Chablis, 2018
“From vines on the slopes above Milly, on pure white hard chalk soils. Always creamy but with oystershell Chablis characteristics too. Ripe citrus, a...”
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Product Code: JON115
Domaine du Joncier, Lirac, Classique, 2015
“Mostly Syrah with Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. Intense nose très cassis. Big mouthful of blackberry, so fleshy with hint of chocolate. Good mass...”
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Product Code: SAB118
Jean-Marie Chaland, Macon-Villages, Les Tilles, 2018
“From a small, half a hectare parcel, on clay and limestone planted in the late 1960s. Bright citrus nose, with sappy fruit and a good balance of...”
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Product Code: ESP418
Domaine des Espiers, Sablet, Cotes du Rhone Villages (9 mg), 2018
“75% Grenache and 25% Syrah:labelled 9mg as the wine has just 9 milligrams of free sulphur per litre - negligible. Touch of spice on the nose, red...”
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Product Code: BDU118
Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves Blanc, Albertine Peyri, 2018
“M.Perromat at Beauregard Ducasse only bottles 1000 cases of this top white, named after the former owner of the vineyard, from about 60% Semillon and...”
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Product Code: PID117
Pichat, Syrah, Cotes de Verenay, 2017
“Lightly oaked Syrah, from young vines within the Cote Rotie appelation(so it could legally be sold as Cote Rotie) is an oh so drinkable example of...”
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Product Code: AMB317
Amadieu, Cairanne, Vieilles Vignes, 2017
“Yves-Jean Houser is carving out a great reputation for his wines, from vines on the gentle slopes around Cairanne in the southern Rhône. This is...”
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Product Code: MDA316
Mas d’Amile, Languedoc-Montpeyroux, 2016
“From very low-yielding old vines, between 40 and 60 years old; 60% Grenache with Carignan, Syrah and Mourvèdre, raised in a mix of old Burgundy...”
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Product Code: RIB519
Domaine de la Ribotte, Bandol Rosé, Cuvee Anais, 2019
“"Pale to mid orangey salmon pink. Big and bold – a rosé to drink with food, preferably a strongly garlicky aïoli. It's not Tempier but...”
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Product Code: FON216
Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Tautavel, Cistes, 2016
“Named after the Cistus, the spring-flowering rock roses growing wild in the scrub. 60% Syrah with 40% Grenache, the former mainly raised in old...”
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Product Code: VID116
Vieille Dynastie, Lalande de Pomerol, 2016
“Wonderfully ripe – rich and svelte. Brambly fruit tinged with liqueur cherries; luxuriant flavours over underlying structure. Appealingly fat. Only...”
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Product Code: COW115
Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Cuvée Classique, 2015
“This is the principal wine at this estate, named after the curlew which adorns its labels. From about 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre it...”
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Product Code: DGA718
Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbieres, La Thebaide, 2018
“A new wine for us, from approximate quarters of Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, well-oaked. Very deep hue. Rich, complex fruit...”
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Product Code: MET416
Domaine du Meteore, Faugeres Rouge, Les Perseides, 2016
“One of the estate’s top wines, from old vine Syrah and Mourvèdre with some Grenache, aged 18 months in barriques. After a disappointing 2015...”
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Product Code: BDU616
Château Beauregard Ducasse, Cuvée Albert Duran, Graves, 2016
“Gruff M. Perromat’s top wine, from about 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, well-oaked. Is this the best vintage we have...”
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Product Code: GUI117
Jean Guiton, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2017
“Guillaume Guiton’s wines are always crafted in a light, pure, idiom. His Bourgogne Rouge is from four parcels, two in Bligny and two between Bligny...”
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Product Code: MEY517
Jean-Luc & Bruno Meyer, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Eichberg, 2017
“This Grand Cru is always opulent - with about 40 grams of residual sugar - but also delivers remarkable concentration, stone fruit and hints of spice...”
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Product Code: CHZ118
Domaine des Chazelles, Vire Clesse, Vieilles Vignes, 2018
“From a two hectare sheltered plot on limestone, with vines between 50 and 100 years old including 30% of Chardonnay Musqué, a clone found in the...”
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Product Code: CLB618
Francoise & Denis Clair, Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge, 2018
“The Hautes Cotes - the higher ground on top of the hills above the slopes of the Premier and Grand Crus of the Cote d'Or - used to be too cool...”
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Product Code: LEQ518
Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Chardonnay Back to the Roots, 2018
“"Aged in barrel, 10 per cent new, and crafted in an old-fashioned way, with lots of lees stirring. Organically certified (but not mentioned on...”
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Product Code: ESP719
Espiers, Sablet Blanc, Clairette, 9mg.
“100% Clairette and an extremely low 9mg of sulphites. Fascianting perfume of chamomile and lemon zest. Dry, incisive and savoury: a natural wine...”
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Product Code: MAB217
Mas des Brousses, Terrasses du Larzac, 2017
“Seductive, warm Mediterranean perfume of garrigue, autumnal fruit and vanilla oak. Super-smooth palate of cassis and blackberry with a liquorice...”
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Product Code: SAU816
Saumaize-Michelin, St-Veran, 2017
“From two parcels, one on clay in Davayé and one on limestone near Vergisson. Fermented all in barrel this vintage. Perfumed nose leads onto a...”
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Product Code: FON617
Domaine Fontanel, Maury Grenat, 2017
“From one plot of 75 year old vines of Grenache Noir. This style is well-known for matching chocolate, but it’s equally good with cheese, especially...”
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Product Code: JON315
Domaine du Joncier, Lirac, Les Muses, 2015
“About 80% Mourvedre and some Syrah, so akin in blend to a red Bandol. Opaque. Black fruited with black olive, powerful and savoury, with backing...”
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Product Code: FRR718
Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru Cote de Lechet, 2018
“We always find the Cote de Lechet 1er Cru from the brother and sister team at Fourrey in Milly shows really well young: nicely balances dairy...”
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Product Code: BAJ917
MAGNUM Château Barrejat, Madiran, Tradition, 2017
“Magnum size of one of our favourite reds. A little lighter than usual in the 2017 vintage, but as usual offers such vitality and fruit. Deeply hued...”
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Product Code: HUB318
Huber-Verdereau, Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir, Les Constances 2018
“A new wine for us from this 2018 vintage, from two parcels. Fragrant nose of strawberries. Sappy red fruit on the palate. Great purity and freshness,...”
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Product Code: AMB618
Amadieu, Cairanne Blanc, Haut de Beauregard, 2018
“Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Viognier (biodynamic, certified), barrel fermented and aged in a mix of vessels. Ripe yellow peaches and...”
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Product Code: CHA118
Yann Chave, Crozes Hermitage, 2018
“Yann's unoaked Crozes, 100% Syrah from organically farmed grapes. Deep colour, opaque. Intense blackcurrant on the nose, concentrated with very...”
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Product Code: HAU116
Château Haut-Bellevue, Moulis, 2016
“From a tiny 2 hectare parcel owned by Alain Roses: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, into 40% new oak. A robust wine with...”
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Product Code: FAJ418
Faiveley, Rully, Les Villeranges 2018
“This wine has become more serious in recent vintages: half is now barrel-fermented and aged in barrel (10% new), giving honeyed notes to the...”
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Product Code: FON316
Fontanel, Prieure, Cotes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel, 2016
“Based on one parcel on a high, windswept, north facing argilo-calcaire slope, this blend of 85% Syrah with Grenache and Mourvèdre is given 18 months...”
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Product Code: SAU317
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, Saint Veran Les Crèches, 2017
“"Fleshy body with a pithy, bitter-apple note and a touch of sweet spice to finish. 16.5/20." Richard Hemming MW on jancisrobinson.com...”
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Product Code: MSS418
Mas Seren, Mintaka, IGP Cevennes, 2018
“Named after the dark star from the Orion constellation, 75% Syrah, 25% Grenache. Again that lovely fragrant nose. Ripe black fruits with spice and...”
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Product Code: ESP317
Domaine des Espiers, Gigondas, Les Grames, 2017
“Powerful mouthful of red fruit, almost sweet but with splendid mass and compact tannins. Impressive. There’s a drive to this, an extra dimension of...”
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Product Code: VCH216
Vieux Chantecaille, Saint-Emilion 2016
“80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, into 50% new oak. Mickael Moze-Berthon has only 1¼ hectares of land within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru boundary,...”
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Product Code: FOR216
Domaine des Forges, Coteaux du Layon, 1er Cru Chaume, Les Onnis, 2016
“From a steep, grassed vineyard beside Quarts de Chaume and near the river, so open to botrytis; and always a long-lived, luscious, barrel aged wine...”
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Product Code: RIB814
Domaine de la Ribotte, Bandol Rouge, 2014
“Red Bandol is usually backward, but this is already expressive, showing a nose of Asian spice on black fruit; with impressive, inky concentration,...”
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Product Code: COW315
Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Cuvee Vielles Vignes, 2015
“The Vieilles Vignes bottling is a very special Vacqueyras, from 60-year-old Grenache and Syrah, based on one plot planted mainly by Guy’s...”
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Product Code: CAB216
Château Les Cabannes, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2016
“Cabannes is a tiny 5 hectare estate bought by Canadian Peter Kjeilberg in 1997, now planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine goes into...”
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Product Code: LEQ717
Lequin-Colin, Santenay Rouge, 1er Cru La Comme, 2017
“From a very well-sited south-east facing 1er Cru on the border with ChassagneMontrachet. Lovely mouthful with black fruit accents, rich and spicy but...”
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Product Code: GRC216
MAGNUM Chateau Les Gravieres de la Brandille,Bordeaux Superieur, 2016
“Frédéric Borderie’s principal wine, 65% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, showing very ripe red fruit with some correct...”
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Product Code: HUB118
Domaine Huber-Verdereau, Bourgogne Blanc, Pré aux dames, 2018
“"Jewel-bright, crisp fruit. Really ticks the boxes: very crystalline and refreshing but with sufficient substance on the mid palate. Bone-dry...”
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Product Code: LES115
Le Sartre, Pessac-Leognan Blanc, 2015
“90% Sauvignon and 10% Semillon, barrel fermented and aged in a mix of new to 3 year old barrels, a classic white Bordeaux. Citrus and nut aromas,...”
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Product Code: GUI216
Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune, 2016
“Aged in oak for 12 months, 20% new. Black cherry, riper and silky fruit. The tannins are well integrated and the finish is fresh and appetising....”
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Product Code: CLB116
Francoise & Denis Clair, Santenay Blanc 2016
“A generous style; here the clay soils give real body. Quite fat and round.Citrus seems almost sweet and the finish is very incisive; maybe not...”
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Product Code: BEA915
MAGNUM Château Beausejour, Fronsac, 2016
“The Melet family has owned Château Beauséjour in Fronsac for five generations. Since 2011, the consultant oenologist has been one of Bordeaux’s...”
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Product Code: CLB816
Francoise & Denis Clair, Saint-Aubin, 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou, 2016
“From 45 year old vines on a south facing slope. A mouthful of red and black cherries with a smoky note,ripe tannins, round and long; really on form...”
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Product Code: SAB218
Jean-Marie Chaland, Viré-Clessé, Thurissey, 2018
“A new wine for us and we couldn’t resist buying it; only 2,500 bottles made each year from 95 year old vines on a plot north of Viré-Clessé....”
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Product Code: MOP518
Domaine Monier Perreol, St Joseph, 2018
“The straight St Joseph,100% Syrah, comes from 30 year old vines near the cellar and goes into 3-5 year old barrels. Dark crimson in colour,...”
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Product Code: CLB217
Francoise & Denis Clair, Saint Aubin Blanc, 2017
“From a very calcareous site, and given 10-15% new oak. Ripe citrus, cream and oatmeal, and so reliable. Both authentic and stylish. Now-2022”
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Product Code: FAJ617
Faiveley, Mercurey Rouge, La Framboisiere 2017
“From just south of Clos Rochette on argilo-calcaire soils, this is another of the Faiveley domaine’s wholly owned (monopole) vineyards. Some whole...”
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Product Code: CHA216
Yann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage, Le Rouvre, 2016
“From Yann’s best parcels of fifty-five year old vines on very stony land to the south of the appellation at Les Chassis, this is one of the top...”
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Product Code: PAQ616
Agnes Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Rouge, 2016
“Vinified and aged in oak, 15% new. Pure red and black fruit, supple, with a fine texture and just a little crunchy grip. Classic Côtes de Beaune...”
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Product Code: CLB817
Francoise & Denis Clair St-Aubin Rouge 1er Cru, Sur le Sentier du Clou, 2017
“From 45-year-old vines on a south facing slope. Sadly the economics will eventually make this already rare and good value Pinot Noir 1er cru...”
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Product Code: HAT1NV
Thomas-Hatté, Champagne, Tradition, Brut, NV
“Our "house" Champagne, crafted by fifth generation champagne grower Franck Thomas from 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot...”
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Product Code: SAU717
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Pentacrine 2017
“"Touches of vanilla as well as baked apple and cinnamon. A certain bitter snap on the finish, and perhaps just a hint of the sort of slaty...”
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Product Code: GRD115
Domaine Jérome Gradassi, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2015
“Jérôme Gradassi’s vineyards are all on the north side of Châteauneuf where the soils tend to be based on clay and sand and show few of the...”
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Product Code: PAQ216
Agnes Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Blanc, 2016
“From the oldest plot of vines on the estate, averaging 85 years of age. Matured in oak for 10 months,15% new.Lovely fragrant nose. As ever,brilliant...”
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Product Code: QUA919
MAGNUM, Les Quatre Tours, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rose, Signature, 2019
“The characteristic Provençale blend based on Syrah and Grenache with Cinsault, from a small co-operative just north of Aix. Very pale pink, with...”
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Product Code: CMR111
Carmes de Rieussec, Sauternes, 2011
“The second wine of Château Rieussec, named after the Carmes de Langon monks who owned the estate in the 18th century. 85% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon...”
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Product Code: PAQ617
Agnes Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Rouge, 2017
“From two parcels, one of 50 years of age and one planted in 2000. Matured in oak for 12 months, 15% new. Good transparency, red fruited, light and...”
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Product Code: PEL114
Chateau Les Pelerins, Pomerol, 2014
“Named as on an old pilgrim route, Pelerins, owned by Josette et Nobert Egreteau, is a tiny 3.5 hectare property planted to 80% Merlot and 10% of each...”
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Product Code: PAQ217
Agnes Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Blanc, 2017
“"Racy and delicate. Complete and everything absolutely in the right place. Obviously Côte d’Or with savour but very pure and open already....”
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Product Code: CLC116
Château Le Coteau, Margaux, 2016
“Eric Leglise works one of the last family owned estates in Margaux, his parcels of vines in the commune of Arsac surrounded by vineyards belonging to...”
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Product Code: HAT5NV
Thomas-Hatté, Champagne Rosé, Brut, NV
“Based on Pinot Meunier. Pale pink. Red fruit and creamy nougat notes. Gentle and elegant: very good value indeed. Now-2020”
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Product Code: SAU417
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé, Clos sur la Roche 2017
“"Delicious slate and marine character to the nose and palate – savoury and dry yet with superb generosity of citrus fruit too. Long, layered,...”
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Product Code: MOP819
Domaine Monier Perreol, St Joseph Blanc, 2019
“Tasted from tank, to be bottled in March. The white St Joseph is from 35 year old vines. 100% Marsanne, aged in two to four year old barrels.”
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Product Code: BRO113
Broustet, Barsac-Sauternes, 2013
“This Deuxième Grand Cru Classé estate is on the up: Seville oranges, dried apricots and barley sugar. "Sweet, creamy tropical fruit aromas. A...”
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Product Code: HUB618
Huber-Verdereau Monthelie, La Combe Danay 2018
“From vines planted in 1981. The plot is quite exposed, so colder andtherefore later ripening. Aromatic nose of cherry and vanilla. Lush ripe fruit,...”
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Product Code: FAJ615x
Faiveley, Blagny 1er Cru, Sous les Bois, 2015
“Blagny is red wine produced within the Meursault appellation and often offers good value. Attractive nose of ripe red fruits. Sweet cherries but also...”
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Product Code: ESP218
Espiers, Gigondas, Les Blaches, 2018
“Extravagantly flavoured, well-oaked example of tiny volume. 30% well-oaked Syrah brings mocha touches and glossy fruit - blackberry and cassis - to...”
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Product Code: HAT614
Thomas-Hatté, Champagne, Brut, Millésime 2014
“We all love Franck Thomas’s vintage Champagne and feel we don’t feature it enough as we sell so much of his standard cuvée, our house Champagne....”
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Product Code: DEY115
Chateau Deyrem Valentin, Margaux, 2015
“Bold and full-flavoured; black and red fruits, hint of spice. Now to 2030, but best from 2022.”
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Product Code: BAJ417
MAGNUM Château Barrejat, Madiran Vieux Ceps, 2017
“Old vines indeed, over 80 years and some pre-phylloxera: 80% Tannat plus the Cabernets, well-oaked. Inky purple. Flamboyant flavours of cherry, plum...”
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Product Code: GUI315
Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru, Les Hauts Jarrons 2016
“From 60+ year old vines on a well drained steep slope, east-facing and very close to Beaune, this is given 14 months in barrel, about 25% new. From...”
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Product Code: MOP118
Domaine Monier Perreol, St Joseph, Terres Blanche, 2018
“The low yielding production of Terre Blanche (40% new oak, "chauffe moyenne" - medium toast - the staves all aged naturally for seven...”
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Product Code: CLB317
Francoise & Denis Clair, Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru, Champlots, 2017
“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. 15%...”
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Product Code: GRC916
MAGNUM Gravières de la Brandille, Prestige, Bordeaux, 2016
“Cedary aroma; and then a burst of intense red fruit - raspberry coulis. Silky, and so fine, with the merest suggestion of light tannins....”
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Product Code: GLA116
Chateau du Glana, Saint-Julien, 2016
“56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, given 12 months in oak, 40% new: suave and already approachable. "Bright crimson. Plump, ripe,...”
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Product Code: BLL116
Chateau Bellegrave, Pauillac, 2016
“Owned by the Meffre brothers, Bellegrave lies in an enviable spot between the Pichons and Lynch-Bages. From 55% Cabernet and 45% Merlot, this vintage...”
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Product Code: ROG915
MAGNUM Château Rocher-Gardat, Montagne Saint-Emilion, France, 2015
“90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, grown on thinly-soiled, argilo-calcaire slopes, into barrel, 30% new. Vibrant raspberries and black cherries,...”
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Product Code: GUI716
Jean Guiton, Volnay Les Petits Poisots, 2016
“From soils with a high proportion of clay, this is always rich and opulent. Round and fat. Black cherry fruit is enlivened by spice and the finish...”
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Product Code: GUI515
Jean Guiton, Beaune, 1er Cru, Les Sizies, 2015
“With splendid fruit concentration, this expands on the palate generously, almost flamboyantly. Bold,and yet to hit its peak, with red fruit lingering...”
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Product Code: CLB517
Francoise & Denis Clair, Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru, Sous Roche Dumay 2017
“Sous Roche Dumay is well sited between Champlots and Murgers des Dents de Chien; Jean-Baptiste’s vines are along the border with the latter....”
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Product Code: LEQ118
Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Charrieres, 2018
“The fruit comes from very old, low yielding vines located just below the Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru; around 25% new oak is used. The result is an...”
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Product Code: AMB916
Domaine des Amadieu, Cairanne, Vieilles Vignes, 2016, Magnum
“50% Grenache, 20% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre and 10% Carignan, biodynamically farmed, from star grower Yves-Jean Hauser. Opaque. Melange of dark...”
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Product Code: VID916
MAGNUM Chateau Vieille Dynastie, Lalande de Pomerol, 2016
“Wonderfuly ripe - so rich, lush and supple. A sense of liqueur cherries - luxuriant fruit flavours over underlying structure. Only the remarkable...”
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Product Code: PID315
Domaine Pichat, Cote Rotie, Champons, 2015
“Stephane Pichat doesn’t seek to make oaky blockbusters, seeking instead a more traditional style showing finesse. His Cote Rotie is 85% from the...”
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Product Code: CLB416
Francoise & Denis Clair, Saint Aubin Blanc, 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien, 2016
“Sited on the rocky slopes above the Montrachets, this is rightly considered one of the top two Premier Crus in the village. Fragrant nose of citrus...”
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Product Code: HUB418
Huber-Verdereau, Pommard Les Vaumuriens Hauts 2018
“Pale crimson. Intensely fruity young Pommard from this now-certified biodynamic grower. Lightly chalky finish with real punch and unforced pleasure...”
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Product Code: POL1NV
Pol Roger, Champagne Réserve, Brut, NV
“The classic, white foil cuvée, a blend of roughly equal thirds of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, given about four years ageing before...”
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Product Code: CLB417
F. & Denis Clair St-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien 2017
“Sited on the rocky slopes above the Montrachets, this is rightly considered one of the two top Premier Crus in the village. Nose is quite closed now...”
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Product Code: GUI917
Jean Guiton, Pommard 2017
“From three plots - Rue au Port, En Mareau and Les Vignots - situated on either side of the village with different soil and exposure, conferring a...”
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Product Code: FAJ717B
Faiveley, Beaune 1er Cru, Clos de l’Ecu 2017
“A south facing monopole vineyard situated above Les Cents Vignes. From new barrel. Intense spicy nose. Rich palate mixing back and red cherries with...”
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Product Code: FRR917
MAGNUM, Domaine Fourrey, Chablis, 1er Cru Côte de Lechet, 2017
“Jean-Luc and Marie-Jo Fourrey, The brother and sister team here, make this from six different plots in this steep and perfectly aligned south-east...”
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Product Code: FAJ516
Faiveley, Gevrey Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, 2016
“Black cherries dominate the textured palate backed by ripe tannins. Typical Gevrey intensity, fleshy, supple and well balanced. Now-2025”
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Product Code: BIB219
Petit Pont, Rouge (5l Bag in Box), IGP Pays d’Oc, 2019
“Largely from Grenache, Cinsault and a little Cabernet Sauvignon. Bramble fruited but with a lighter, raspberry accent and minimal tannin: a fruity,...”
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Product Code: BIB619
Petit Pont Blanc, (5l. Bag in Box), 2019
“The Petit Pont wines are made by the Vic family near Beziers. The white is a tutti frutti blend of Vermentino with Chardonnay and spiced by other...”
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Product Code: ESP915
Domaine des Espiers, Gigondas, 2015 Magnum
“This cuvée is now named after the "lieu dit" on which his 1.5 hectares of vines is situated. Black fruited, intense, with a lovely silky...”
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Product Code: HUB717
Domaine Huber-Verdereau, Volnay, Les Robardelles, 2017
“"Mid crimson. Some depth to the bitter-cherry fruit here. Pure aroma; very clean and direct. Medium weight and still pretty chewy but with...”
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Product Code: VCH915
MAGNUM Vieux Chantecaille, Saint-Emilion 2015
“80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, into 50% new oak. Mickael Moze-Berthon has only 1¼ hectares of land within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru boundary,...”
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Product Code: PAQ417
Agnes Paquet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Battaudes, 2017
“Close to Morgeot, the lieux dit Les Battaudes has a greater proportion of clay, resulting in richer wines. 12 months in oak, 30% new. Intense aromas...”
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Product Code: HUB 218
Domaine Huber-Verdereau, Meursault, En Dressolles, 2018
“From vines planted in 1957, raised in 228 litres piéces, a third new.Vanilla and hazelnuts on the nose. Rich and broad palate with citrus notes,...”
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Product Code: TAI3NV
Taittinger, Champagne Grands Crus, Prelude, Brut, NV
“From halves of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, all from the best vineyards classified as Grand Crus, and given a minimum of five years ageing on the lees...”
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Product Code: LEQ318
Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru Caillerets, 2018
“Restrained nose from a famous site. Very juicy and pure. Promising. This has all the elements to develop very well and seems more eloquent than some...”
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Product Code: BIBBAR18
5L Bag in Box Barréjat, Madiran, Tradition, 2018
“Deeply hued and concentrated blend of local grape Tannat with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc; a great value, old fashioned, country wine in its honest...”
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Product Code: HAT9NV
MAGNUM Thomas-Hatté, Champagne Brut, NV
“Our "house" Champagne, crafted by fifth generation champagne grower Franck Thomas from 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot...”
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Product Code: CDP111
Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2011
“Wonderfully suave example, always one of the top wines of the appellation, from the master Paul Avril. "A wine to spend the evening with....”
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Product Code: CHA314
Yann Chave, Hermitage, 2014
“Yann’s Hermitage, all in new demi-muids, comes from plots in Beaumes (granitic) and Péléat (stony, galets) on the great hill. Ripe blackberry and...”
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Product Code: HUB818
Domaine Huber-Verdereau, Volnay 1er Cru, Les Fremiets, 2018
“From a very small parcel of vines planted in 1984 in this sought after 1er cru, "un terroir très solaire", sheltered and which attracts...”
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Product Code: FAJ815
Domaine Faiveley, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Les Porets-Saint-Georges, 2015
“From the mid slope between Premeaux and Nuits, very well-sited, with the oldest vines dating from 1957. Intense nose; cherry, a touch vanilla and an...”
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Product Code: FAJ817
Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, La Combe aux Moines 2017
“Wine from a famed vineyard at a very fair price. Ripe and generous perfume; perfectly anticipating a full-flavoured mouthful of plump red fruit,...”
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Product Code: FAJ518A
Faiveley, Chambolle Musigny 2018
“We have not shipped this wine before, but it seemed very harmonious this vintage: intense and distinguished by a lovely crunchy, red-berried...”
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Product Code: FAJ714
Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers, 2014
“Les Cazetiers, reaching 370m, is one of the highest plots in Burgundy. Tucked in between Combe au Moine and Clos St Jacques it is a flagship wine at...”
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Product Code: FAJ317
Faiveley, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Champs Gains 2017
“" Slightly cloudy (cask sample). Those lovely pear aromas of recently fermented Chardonnay. A touch of spice and clementine, so seductive even...”
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Product Code: POL312
Pol Roger, Champagne Vintage Brut, 2012
“The blend for this famously long-lived vintage wine with its retro black and gold label is traditionally 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from Grand...”
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Product Code: BIL418
Billaud Simon, Chablis Grand Cru, Vaudesir 2018
“Whether the name of this vineyard really drives from "la vallée de tous les désirs" or not is moot - one would like to think so, as...”
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Product Code: BLL916
Chateau Bellegrave, Pauillac, 2016, Magnum
“Owned by the Meffre brothers, Bellegrave lies in an enviable spot between the Pichons and Lynch-Bages. From 55% Cabernet and 45% Merlot,this vintage...”
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Product Code: FAJ716
Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers 2016
“Les Cazetiers, reaching 370m., is one of the highest plots in Burgundy. Tucked in between La Combe aux Moines and Clos St. Jacques it’s a flagship...”
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Product Code: FUR816
Domaine Fourrier, Morey-St-Denis, Clos Solon, 2016
“From half an hectare of 40 year old vines, close to the centre of the village.This always shows lifted and pure fruit, almost jellied cherry and...”
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Product Code: FUR116
Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieille Vignes, 2016
“From vines planted in 1928 to the north of the village. Dense with cherry and spice, plenty of flesh and …”
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Product Code: FUR216
Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Echezeaux, 2016
“A single vineyard wine, from vines planted in 1928 at the southern limit of Gevrey bordering Morey St-Denis. Such a friendly mid-palate full of plump...”
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Product Code: LEQ016
Lequin-Colin, Corton Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2016
“This wine always benefits from time in bottle; and it’s never a blockbuster, rather showing finesse and length. Not a huge discount as under-priced...”
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Product Code: LEQ017
Lequin-Colin, Corton Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2017
“The Lequin vines are south facing, high on the hill overlooking Aloxe-Corton - Francois says "un terroir trés solaire". Still quite tight...”
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Product Code: FAJ218
Faiveley, Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2018
“Les Charmes borders the village of Puligny, but this is very much a typical Meursault in its opulence. Lovely nose of white flower and honey....”
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Product Code: COW515
Domaine Le Couroulu, Vacqueyras, Veille Vignes, 2015 Double Magnum
“A double magnum, three litres, so four bottles of this wonderfully hearty southern Rhone. The Vieilles Vignes bottling is a very special Vacqueyras,...”
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Product Code: FAJ717MAG
MAGNUM Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers 2017
“Les Cazetiers, reaching 370m., is one of the highest plots in the Cotes de Nuits Tucked in between La Combe aux Moines and Clos St. Jacques, it...”
