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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Domaine Montangeron, Beaujolais Villages, 2019
“Juicy, red and black-fruited, supple but also mildly rustic. Spot on. Now-2022”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...”