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Kalian Bernasse, Monbazillac, France, Half Bottle, 2017

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Kalian Bernasse, Monbazillac, France, Half Bottle, 2017

Organically farmed and certified; from grapes picked in several passages through the Griaud family’s vineyards near the Dordogne river. Sweet and rich, barley sugar and peach nectar, smoky hint of botrytis. Classy and concentrated. Now-2027

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Kalian Bernasse, Monbazillac, France, Half Bottle, 2017

ColourWhite

StyleSweet

RegionSouth-West

Sub RegionBergerac

VillageMonbazillac

GrowerKalian Bernasse

Grape VarietySemillon & Muscadelle

Vintage2017

ABV13%

Bottle37.5cl

ClosureCork

MethodOrganic

CodeKAL117

Style

Sweet

Dry > Sweet

Semillon

Origins      

  • Bordeaux region

Characteristics   

  • Not strong flavour - pears? - but good weight
  • Can be very high-yielding (and therefore flavourless)
  • Affinity for oak
  • Thin-skinned: so vulnerable to rot (see below)
  • Often blended, with Sauvignon Blanc or...
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Kalian Bernasse, Monbazillac, France, Half Bottle, 2017

Organically farmed and certified; from grapes picked in several passages through the Griaud family’s vineyards near the Dordogne river. Sweet and rich, barley sugar and peach nectar, smoky hint of botrytis. Classy and concentrated. Now-2027

Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.

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I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…

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Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…

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Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.

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One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!

David M

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This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.

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