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Bailly Lapierre Cremant de Bourgogne NV
An excellent Cremant Blanc de Blanc from Burgundy at a very reasonable price. Very fresh with lovely sparkling chardonnay undertones, good grip, gorgeous bubbles and a lingering finish. Made in exactly the same was as Champagne – and better than most at twice the price.
Format: 75cl£14.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Cave De Prisse Macon Prisse, ‘Les Clochettes’ 2020
A sensational and affordable white Burgundy. Pure Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and soft honey and lemon flavours. Full bodied with the perfect fresh and crisp... acidic finish. We have tasted over 20 wines from the Mâconnais region in the lead up to our selection of this particular Mâcon Prissé which was undoubtedly the best, by some margin. A glorious and extremely well-balanced white wine and at a perfect 12.5% Alcohol.
*Suitable for vegans
Format: 75cl £12.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Cave De Prisse Macon Prisse, ‘Les Clochettes’ 2022
A sensational and affordable white Burgundy. Pure Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and soft honey and lemon flavours. Full bodied with the perfect fresh and crisp... acidic finish. We have tasted over 20 wines from the Mâconnais region in the lead up to our selection of this particular Mâcon Prissé which was undoubtedly the best, by some margin. A glorious and extremely well-balanced white wine and at a perfect 12.5% Alcohol.
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Chateau Berliquet Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019
Managed by Nicolas, Monsieur Audebert of Canon and Rauzan Segla. This is prodcued by the same team as Chateau Canon.
Sophisticated blend of 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and aged in 45% new Oak.
Poweful wine with hints of with Cherry, blackbery, plum, Cocoa bean, Espresso and sweet spices.
Format: 75cl£39.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Gardegan, Bordeaux Superieur 2020
Another excellent release from a great vintage. It is softer and more elegant than the 2019 but the style is similar – layers of rich red fruit, underpinned with a hint of plums and spices. Soft... ripe tannins and vanilla from the oak barrels already integrated in the wine and a great long finish. Drink now - 2029. I recommend opening it 30 mins before serving which will allow it to open up.
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Chateau Grissac Chateau de Grissac, Cotes de Bourg 2016
A remarkably good 2016 that we knew we had to buy the moment we first tasted it.
The wine is a delicious blend of Merlot and Malbec, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, that gives it layers of rich,... lush red berry fruit flavours, soft tannins and a hint of exciting minerality, that totally dwarfs its relatively humble status. It's no surprise this wine won a gold medal from Bordeaux, who are the harshest judges of their own.
Château de Grissac dates back to the 14th century and has had a rich history, particularly during the French revolution. It is now owned and run by wine maker Madame Cottavoz who has devoted her life to her vineyards and wine.
All of the above for only £10.95 a bottle – high quality, affordable Claret from a great vintage – welcome aboard Château de Grissac.
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Chateau Les Gravieres, Saint-Emilion 2018
Full bodied red made from 100% Melot.
Gregarious blueberry pie, chocolate-covered cherries and plum preserves scents with nuances of violets, spice cake and mocha.
Format: 75cl£27.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Meaume, Bordeaux Superieur 2011
This red wine, from the regional appellation of Bordeaux-Superieur, is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc.
Wild blueberries, baked cherries and garrigue scents with... suggestions of pencil lead, stewed tea and wild sage.
Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.
Format: 150cl£28.15 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Potensac Mixed Case 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018, Medoc NV
Containing 6 bottles from great Médoc vintages, 2006-2009-2010-2015-2016-2018. This mixed case offers a rare opportunity to enjoy delicious, aged Bordeaux from a selection of top vintages.
The... Vintages
2006 – A good vintage that was made to last with firm, ripe tannins with cedar-infused red berry fruit. Mature and drinking superbly now. 2016-2028
2009 - One of the great vintages, full bodied, red and black berries, juicy, plush and fresh, delicious drinking now. Drink 2019-2028
2010 - Considered a modern classic vintage, red and black fruits with tons of freshness, drinking well, with a long life ahead. Drink 2020-2033
2015 - A vintage that produced amazing wines with lush fruit and delicate aromatics, crème de cassis, crushed strawberry, pretty. Drink 2019-2030
2016- A true classic character vintage, cassis nose, seamless, beautifully balanced plate, refined, long penetrating finish. Will age with style. Drink 2024-2035
2018 - Deeply concentrated, rolls out of the glass, lively red and black fruits layers, soft tannins. Already drinking beautifully. Drink 2022-2028
Format: 75cl£212.11 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Tour St Bonnet, Medoc 2016
We have just bought a small parcel of Chateau Tour Saint Bonnet 2016 at an amazingly low price . It one of the top Cru Bourgeoise in the Northern Medoc and from a great vintage that has now reached... maturity and is drinking beautifully.
A rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Melot aged in oak with concentrated red berry fruit flavours with a hint of cedarwood and spices. Soft tannins, a good mineral backbone and a lovely lingering finish. Cru Bourgeoise claret at its best Alc 13% Drink 2023 – 2028
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Clos de Nouys, Vouvray, Sec 2022
Clos de Nouys is the essence of dry Vouvray and this 25 acre estate is found just outside the eponymous sleepy village, where they are the masters of Chenin Blanc. This is as good and affordable as... Chenin Blanc gets. On the palate this is dry, full bodied and with a hint of flinty minerality and fantastic acidity for a clean finish that suits seafood perfectly.
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Clos de Nouys, Vouvray, Sec 2020
Clos de Nouys is the essence of dry Vouvray and this 25 acre estate is found just outside the eponymous sleepy village, where they are the masters of Chenin Blanc. This is as good and affordable as... Chenin Blanc gets. On the palate this is dry, full bodied and with a hint of flinty minerality and fantastic acidity for a clean finish that suits seafood perfectly.
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CVNE Contino Reserva Rioja 2016
Among the Worlds greatest wines’ The Wine Enthusiast
Contino consistently makes superb Rioja. Their 2016 Reserva from an excellent vintage has wonderful soft rich brambly fruit and a gorgeous... lingering finish and high praise from the critics with scores of 97 from James Sucking and 95 from Tim Aitkins.
A top flight Rioja that is as good as it gets for less than £20 a bottle is great value and has a place reserved for it in my cellar.
Format: 75cl£19.96 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Delphis de la Dauphine, Fronsac 2019
From the magnificent Château de la Dauphine (arguably the best Château in Fronsac), ‘Delphis de la Dauphine' 2019, Fronsac. Certified organic, exceedingly well structured and delicate, this... wonderfully affordable Claret offers a beautiful and faithful representation of the Fronsac appellation, one of Bordeaux’s greatest undiscovered appellations, with the added bonus of coming from the 2019 vintage, one of the truly great vintages.
A deep red colour, with an expressive nose with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, aromas of sweet spices, vanilla. A gorgeous mouthfeel - soft, suave, well balanced, followed by a silky long finish. It is hard to believe that this excellent wine is not a much more expensive bottle. Already drinking beautifully and at just £16.45 per bottle, this is an incredible and affordable everyday drinking wine.
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Domaine Anne-Francoise Gros, En Mortperay, Moulin-a-Vent 2019
On the nose it has summer red berry fruit fused with iris and violet. Vibrant and lively palate where the core of red berry fruit is supported by ripe, juicy tannins and a silky-smooth finish.
This Gamay based delighted is produced by one of the top Domaine Anne-Francoise Gros.
Format: 75cl£29.94 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2020
A magnificent Pinot Noir from the Errazuriz family who make some of Chile’s most famous wines including Seña & Chadwick which have become global superstars.
Made by their winemaker Francisco... Baettig who is renowned for making the finest Pinot Noirs from Chile, this is a supremely elegant wine lightly aged in oak with great poise & structure. Very fresh & easy to drink with flavours of raspberries, rosehip and a hint of spice.
The vineyards are situated in the Aconcagua Valley first planted by Don Maximiano in 1870, north of Santiago close to the Pacific Ocean – a cool climate perfect for Pinot Noir.
All in all, a delicious, classic Pinot Noir at a price that Burgundy cannot match. Highly recommended.
Format: 75cl£16.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Errazuriz, Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 2020
Full-bodied and rich, with creamy ripe fruit and toasty, spicy oak. Straw yellow colour with greenish hues. Notes of citrus fruits, melon and white stone fruits. On the palate, citrus and soft notes... of tropical fruits, with a delicate lovely creaminess. Fresh, long and unbelievably well balanced. Complex and elegant.
Drink 2023-2026
13% ABV
Harvested from the 'La Escultura Estate,' located just 32 km from the Pacific Ocean, where cool sea breezes help preserve the freshness in the grapes; coupled with warm days allows for gradual ripening of the grapes which helps preserve their aromas, flavours and acidity. The use of native naturally occurring yeasts, allowing natural fermentation and the subtle use of 10% French oak, result in a wine that is unbelievably well balanced. Enjoy it over the next two to three years to experience further integration of oak and fruit.
Format: 75cl£14.69 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Errazuriz, Wild Ferment Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2021
‘Wild & wonderful – delicious light Pinot. Light strawberry & hedgerow flavours mingle with clean & fresh & fresh pinot fruit. Delicious – Burgundy watch out” Esme Johnstone
"Displaying a... beautiful, bright cherry red colour, the Wild Ferment Pinot Noir offers aromas of cherries, roses and a light touch of mushrooms, all framed by soft smoky tones. The palate is round showing lifted and fresh red fruit. Lovely spicy notes are complemented by hints of oak and great tension that ensures a full and lingering finish."
A Pinot Noir crafted with a nod to Burgundy tradition: natural wild yeast fermentation has imparted maximum complexity and charm.
The grapes for Wild Ferment Pinot Noir come from La Escultura vineyard, located in Casablanca Valley, 32 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean and from our Aconcagua Costa vineyard which is closer located just 12 km. Warm summer days, morning fog and fresh evening breezes that blow in from the coast, allow for a gradual ripening process of the grapes that helps to preserve their aromas, flavours and acidity. The soil presents fine clay and sandy loam textures with low vigour potential.
Format: 75cl£14.70 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Familia Zuccardi, Los Olivos Chardonnay, Mendoza 2021
A beautiful balanced dry white wine with fresh peach and
citrus aromas. Vibrant, fruity character
Format: 75cl£11.75 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Familia Zuccardi, Los Olivos Chardonnay, Mendoza + Zuccardi, Los Olivos Malbec NA
Six of each of this tremendous white and red at 10% off our standard list price.
6 x 75cl bottles of Zuccardi, Los Olivos, Chardonnay 2021 - Vibrant dry white wine with fresh peach and citrus aromas.
6 x 75cl bottles of Zuccardi, Los Olivos, Malbec 2021 - ripe fruit, freshness & length on the finish, with touches of tannic grip & pink pepper
Format: 75cl£126.86 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Finca Monica Finca Monica, Rioja Crianza 2017
This exceptional Rioja Crianza has been crafted by Gorka Etxebarria in Rioja Oriental from 30 year old vines. The wine is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels and the result is mesmerising. We... tasted the wine against the Reserva at nearly twice the price and this 2017 Crianza triumphed - it is a thing of beauty. Harmonious, with bottle age, oak influences and a classic fruit-forward Rioja style. Fill your boots, decant for 45 minutes to an hour and enjoy! Awards are listed below.
• Gold - Gilbert & Gaillard 2020
• Gold – Asia Wine Trophy 2019
• Gold – Berliner Wein Trophy 2019
• Gold – The Drinks Business Rioja Masters 2018
• Silver (90 points) – IWC 2020
Format: 75cl£11.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Graham Beck, Brut Rose Vintage, Western Cape 2017
An excellent Vintage Rose where both varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, were whole bunch pressed together – this award winning vintage proves its pedigree time and again in international wine... competitions. The Pinot Noir lends a noticeable blueberry-laden ripeness and subtle spiciness while the Chardonnay contributes creamy complexity. The delightful salmon-pink hue of the Vintage Rosé perfectly complements the sumptuous strawberry notes and rich creamy complexity on the palate. An explosion of raspberry fruit and slight honeysuckle flavours on the palate, with a persistent yet delicate mousse. Alc 12.7
Format: 75cl£19.50 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Graham Beck, Brut, Western Cape NV
An excellent South African sparkling wine from remowned wine-maker Grakham Beck, affectionately known as the ‘President’s Choice’ because it was served at both Nelson Mandela’s and Barack... Obama’s inaugurations. Made with the Méthode Cap Classique (identical to the traditional method used to make Champagne) and a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Great value for all of us who love the taste of Champagne – but not the price. Fresh but creamy. Full of lime and citrus flavours – it’s got a lovely brioche richness from its second fermentation in the bottle.
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Graham Beck, Brut, Western Cape NV
Magnums of an excellent South African sparkling wine from remowned wine-maker Grakham Beck, affectionately known as the ‘President’s Choice’ because it was served at both Nelson Mandela’s and... Barack Obama’s inaugurations. Made with the Méthode Cap Classique (identical to the traditional method used to make Champagne) and a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Great value for all of us who love the taste of Champagne – but not the price. Fresh but creamy. Full of lime and citrus flavours – it’s got a lovely brioche richness from its second fermentation in the bottle.
Format: 150cl£29.90 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs, England 2018
Green apple, citrus and mineral notes, orange zest, pear blossom, with brioche depth combined with buttered toast and Tarte Tatin richness from extended lees ageing. It has a long succulent finish. Wonderful to enjoy now or will develop if you can resist.
Format: 75cl£57.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Henri Benoit, Brut Reserve NV
We have a last found our new House Champagne from Epernay – a wonderful complex blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier. With just the right amount of bubbles it is rich in flavour with a... hint of nuttiness and an excellent finish. The Alcohol is 12% so you can drink lots or it and it is great value for money. This is no ordinary champagne – the wait was worth it
Format: 75cl£24.50 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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IDDA, Etna Rosso 2020
Since its first 2017 vintage, IDDA Etna Rosso has been causing huge excitement in both the Italian wine scene and lovers of (Italian) wine globally. The wonderful result of the teaming up of Etna... wine producer Alberto Graci and Barbaresco legend Angelo Gaja (Gaja's wines have been described as "perhaps the finest Italian wines ever made" Wine Spectator).
The name IDDA comes from Sicilian dialect and means 'she'- a term of endearment that the locals use to refer to Mt Etna, the highest active volcano of Europe. Gaja had been intrigued with Etna since his friend, the oenologist Giacomo Tachis, first introduced him to the mountains' splendour in the late 90’, and it remained a rumbling vision forming in his mind.
Remarkably Burgundian in both weight and style, IDDA Etna Rosso is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on the South West slopes of the volcano at an altitude of between 600m and 800m above sea level. Fermented in a combination of oak and concrete vats and then followed by 24 months of ageing in oak and concrete. Rich, beautiful, opulent, charming, fresh, harmonious with a lovely long lingering finish - the superlatives flow...
“A perfumed nose of red berries, spiced cherries, hazelnuts and smoke. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins and bright acidity. Poised and round with a silky texture on the mid-palate and volume to the focused, long finish. It really grows on the palate. Better after 2024.” 96 points, James Suckling
Format: 75cl£39.20 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino 2015
Typical Brunello nose with some dry roses, ripe and fresh strawberries and soft spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Full-bodied with concentrated ripe strawberries and a crisp red cherry-like acidity that lingers on the palate and leads to a pleasant refreshing finish. 91 points given by James Suckling
Format: 75cl£35.20 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Jean-Jacques Girard, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019
A stunning Pinot Noir From a Burgundian Maison that dates back to the 18th century. An opulent nose of crushed red berries, cherries, blood orange and a touch of balsamic. Great structure on the palate, a vibrant, fruit-led finish with flecks of smoke, and mouth-watering acidity. A bargain.
Format: 75cl £15.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Jean-Jacques Girard, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022
Beautiful bright cherry red, with a charming, perfumed nose of vibrant summer berries, fruity with a floral notes; inimitable Pinot Noir. Silky and luscious on the palate with ripe, rounded tannins that fuse with the pure, juicy strawberry, raspberry, and a cranberry core.
Wonderful!
Already drinking beautifully now and for the next 3 + years.
Format: 75cl£17.20 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Joseph Drouhin, Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru, Aux Fourneaux 2020
This Premier Cru Burgundy, this Pinot Noir offers wonderful complexity.
On the nose offering red cherries, straberries, rasberris wiht forst floor and earthy notes rounded wiht sweet spcies like colve and nutmeg. On the palete along with the red fuits it brings mushroms light herbs and vanilla. Rounded by a long finish.
Format: 75cl£33.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Joseph Mellot, Menetou Salon, Les Thureaux 2022
‘Bright gentle lemon colour with very fresh aromatic sauvignon flavours - I have thought for some time good wine from Menetou gives good Sancerre a run for its money. Great value. I am buying... this!’ Esme Johnstone
“An intense nose of tropical and citrus fruits is echoed on the balanced and fresh palate.” Drink 2023-2028
The vineyard is situated near Bourges, South of Sancerre, on gentle slopes. The soil is composed of clay and limestone overlaying Kimmeridgian marls. All vineyard processes are carried out in an environmentally-friendly manner, adapted for each terroir.
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Joseph Mellot, Sancerre La Grande Chatelaine , Cuvee Prestige 2017
Most Sancerres these days are relatively young, simple, fresh offerings, for which merchants increasingly charge a pretty penny! This prestige cuvée from Joseph Mellot is from the 2017 vintage and... quite simply blew us away upon tasting.
From the Loire estate’s oldest vines on clay & limestone, this stunning wine has an opulent nose of quince, pear, citrus zest, white blossom, brioche & dried vanilla pod. On the palate this is richly profiled which a gorgeous texture, fresh acidity, and just a hint of smoke on the long, mouth-watering finish. This is a sublime white you simply must try.
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Le Clos de L’Hermitage Clos L Hermitage, Lalande de Pomerol 2016
Separated by the Barbanne stream and once but no longer seen as the poorer relation of neighbouring Pomerol, with which it shares broadly similar clay-gravel soils, in the words of Roger Voss,... “many of today’s Lalande de Pomerols are of an equal quality to a middle-ranking Pomerol. They have the same opulent richness … and [an] ability in the better vintages to age over five years and up to 10”.
Indeed, all the key wine consultants in Bordeaux, from Michel Rolland, to Denis Durantou and Thomas Duclos are now active at Lalande de Pomerol properties, which have benefitted from a warming climate to soften tannins and increase luxuriousness.
The rule with Bordeaux has always been to buy from value properties in the best vintages when everyone makes good wine. 2016 is one of the greatest vintages of all time and thus we have searched far and wide to find a new Noble Rot claret which offers exceptional drinking pleasure for the price.
Enter, Clos L’Hermitage 2016, a tremendous Lalande de Pomerol red with the opulence and ageing ability Roger Voss talked about above. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc from vines a minimum of 30 years old, this is a sumptuous Right Bank red accompanied by a gorgeous floral and red berry perfume, with ripe blackberries, cherries, and touches of cigar box and meat on the palate. Structure, poise and balance give way to a long finish and excellent, mouth-watering acidity.
Wines like this one from a truly great vintage don’t come along often and whether it is to provide immediate drinking pleasure now, or to lay down as a treat for another time, we know this will become a new favourite with our clients.
Format: 75cl £16.25 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Le Dragon de Quintus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020
THE WINE ADVOCATE (90 - 92) points
Drink Date: 2023 - 2038
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue Date: 20th May 2021, Source: May 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
"Composed of 84.7% Merlot and 15.3%... Cabernet Franc, while possessing an alcohol of 15.2%, the 2020 le Dragon de Quintus has a deep garnet-purple color and notions of plum preserves, kirsch, black raspberries and cinnamon toast, plus hints of mossy tree bark and incense. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with juicy black and red berries, supported by soft tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and spicy."
JAMES SUCKLING 92-93 Points
28 Apr, 2021 – "A soft, round red with blackberry, chocolate and hints of spice and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and a juicy finish."
DECANTER 89 points
Tasted by Jane Anson(at Primeur week tastings in Bordeaux, 01 May 2021)
"A fleshy, powerful, black cherry and damson filled Dragon. The high alcohols are just about matched by the depth of fruit but it brings things to a slightly abrupt finish, with an emphasis on some bitter grilled cumin spice. The harvest began on 11th September for the Merlot grapes and on 23rd September for the Cabernet Franc. Drinking Window 2024 - 2036."
JANCIS ROBINSON 16 points
Drink: 2023 - 2029
Full bottle 1,340 g. Cask sample taken 13 April. Nice and fresh! 84.7% Merlot, 15.3% Cabernet Franc.
"Mid crimson with a pale rim. Light but warm, fully ripe impression on the nose. And a little marked acidity on the finish. The overall palate impression is not as rich as many of the 2020 St-Émilions I have been tasting, but then this is the first second wine I have tasted from the appellation in this vintage. Just a little stringy on the end.
Format: 75cl£35.64 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Les Terrasses De L’Arago L’Heritage des Terrasses 2015
Recently awarded 96 points and a Gold medal at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards, L'Héritage des Terrasses 2015 is an exceptional red wine from the South of France.
Overseen by Thomas Mangin and... his family, Les Terrasses De L'Arago have produced a sumptuous red from this winemaking region which straddles France & Spain. L'Héritage des Terrasses 2015 is in the top 10 of Languedoc-Rousillon red wines in the world according to Decanter magazine and Noble Rot Fine Wine is proud to be the sole British supplier.
A blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 20% Mouvedre, this is a voluptous wine from a superb vintage, with notes of blueberry, blackberry, raspberry alongside balsamic, menthol and vanilla pod. The tannins are cashmere soft and the wine displays extraordinary frehsness with a long-lived and exciting finish.
Format: 75cl£16.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Louis Jadot, Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins 2020
One of the most trusted names in Burgundy, Louis Jadot make this excellent white Bourgogne with, unlike several of their wines, a good proportion of their own vineyard-grown fruit rather than bought... in grapes, from sites in the Côte d’Or & the Côte Chalonnaise.
Great structure, lively acidity on the finish, as well as touches of green apple, peach, white blossom and a little vanilla, thanks to part fermentation in wood, make this like a petit Meursault, in our opinion. A white burg bargain!
Format: 75cl£16.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Mas Puech, Picpoul de Pinet 2022
This is a brilliant example of the Picpoul de Pinet grape. This South of France white wine has earnt its stripes amongst UK wine drinkers over the past decade and for good reason. Delicious crisp and... fresh citrus fruit flavours, with subtle floral notes and minerality.
This particular Picpoul from Mas Puech is fresh, elegant and the perfect addition for simple seafood dishes. Brilliant summer white.
Format: 75cl£10.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Masseria Li Veli Askos Verdeca 2020
From the Valle d’Itria, an island of white wine in the sea of red wine that we come to expect from Puglia, this unearthed gem of a wine is made with the Verdeca & Fiano grapes and is a must try.... The intense fruity bouquet has hints of tropical fruit, green citrus, Mediterranean scrub and spice. The palate has luxurious weight, zippy acidity and superb flavour and length for the price - a new Italian star!
Format: 75cl£17.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Michael Chapoutier Alchemy La Combe Pilate, Viognier, Chapoutier 2019
Viognier is the Rhone's most famous white grape variety for which it is justifiably famous and Micheal Chapoutier's biodynamic Alchemy is a superb example. Jeb Dunnock, the region's best known critic... described it as "a mini Condrieu..but not so mini”
Micheal Chapoutier, best known for his iconic Hermitages, the visionary wine maker of the Northern Rhone bought this tiny vineyard, no bigger than most of our gardens, some 5 years ago. The plot is right next to his house and is the first plot he turned biodynamic, hence the label.
Chapoutier personally makes the wine by gently pressing whole bunches of grapes and leaving the juice on the lees (the skins) for a few days. The result is a dry, very fresh, full bodied viognier with hints of ripe peaches and orange blossom and a gorgeous flinty minerality and a savory finish.
For those of us who appreciate good viognier, this is a must buy – delicious on its own but if anything it is a food wine – from oysters and dover sole to mildly spicy dishes and all white meats. You will not be disappointed.
Format: 75cl£19.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Mixed case 12 bottle case Macon Prisse + Chateau Gardegan NV
Indulge in a mixed case featuring our top-selling Burgundy white and our renowned red from Bordeaux, showcasing the best of our most popular drinking wines.
6 x 75cl Chateau Gardegan, Bordeaux Superieur 2020
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6 x 75cl Cave De Prisse Macon Prisse, ‘Les Clochettes’ 2022
Format: 75cl£150.13 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Reserve du Chateau St Baillon, Cotes de Provence Rose 2022
The 2022 vintage of Saint Baillon – our favourite Provençal Rosé has arrived.
This lovely pale Provençal rosé with its gentle flavours of summer berry fruits is delightfully bright, fresh and... crisp. It is perfect for these balmy summer days. Tasting Notes
Fresh, vibrant and delicious. A pretty, rose petal pink, with mouth-watering strawberry, pomegranate and raspberry all wonderfully layered with a lovely, subtle note of blossom. The palate is crisp and refreshing with a delightful clarity of fruit and sufficient character to invite a second glass (or two). Drink 2023-2025
Format: 75cl£12.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Reserve du Chateau St Baillon, Cotes de Provence Rose 2022
The 2022 vintage of Saint Baillon – our favourite Provençal Rosé has arrived.
This lovely pale Provençal rosé with its gentle flavours of summer berry fruits is delightfully bright, fresh and... crisp. It is perfect for these balmy summer days.
Tasting Notes
Fresh, vibrant and delicious. A pretty, rose petal pink, with mouth-watering strawberry, pomegranate and raspberry all wonderfully layered with a lovely, subtle note of blossom. The palate is crisp and refreshing with a delightful clarity of fruit and sufficient character to invite a second glass (or two). Drink 2023-2025
Format: 150cl£31.15 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Rosso Valdimonte 2017
This is a UK exclusive, Sangiovese blend with maturity at an unfathomable price which is utter perfection for drinking this summer. Wines like this are what working in the wine trade is all about - a... small volume of exceptional, mature red wine parcel from an artisanal producer at an incredible price tag.
La Palerna sits high at 550-600m right on the Tuscan/Umbrian border. Thankfully for all of us, they are on the Umbrian side of the border and the price reflects this. At this altitude, the wines have a wonderful freshness and elegance. Yields are low, grapes are hand harvested and sorted, and such care and precision are taken in the winemaking which is evident in the quality of the wine. We have visited Bordeaux classified growths and Grand Cru Burgundies who take the same level of care in production. The overriding reason for all of this is perhaps down to winemaker extraordinaire, Mauro Monicchi who has worked across Bordeaux and the South of France, he now oversees winemaking for first class estates across Tuscany, namely Montalcino and Montepulciano. The quality of wines can also be put down to owner Luigi Merendelli's philosophy to produce "only great wines". I can confirm they do just that across the board, but this red is a home run at this price. The wonderful thing about central Italian reds are they are incredibly versatile when pairing with food and can be drunk all year around, indeed these are the wines to open at dinner parties or have at weddings.
Format: 75cl£13.45 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Samuel Billaud, Bourgogne, Cote d’Or Chardonnay 2022
This exquisite wine hails from one of the finest producers in Chablis. With a rounded and well-balanced profile, the wine boasts a pleasing weight and luscious stone fruit character. Its bright core... is dominated by citrus notes, lending a refreshing and vibrant quality to the palate. The minerality adds depth and complexity, with stony and citrus aromas that intertwine seamlessly. Ripe stone fruits contribute to the overall richness, this all concludes with an impressive mineral length that lingers on the palate, epitomizing the elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with Samuel Billaud Chablis wines.
Format: 75cl£29.20 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Samuel Billaud, Chablis 2021
Beautifully fresh, crisp and pure, with a delicious acidity all enhanced by layers of crunchy oyster shell, silex and classic Chablis flintiness. Mouth-wateringly good. Offering "Outstanding Top... Value” this is not to be missed. Due to the extreme weather the vintage endured, production levels were vastly reduced, so please do not hesitate...
Samuel Billaud, one of the very best producers in Chablis is making some of the most exciting wines to come out of Chablis today - the quality of his of his winemaking cannot be overstated.
"Quite simply, Samuel Billaud is one of the best producers in Chablis at the moment. If you have not discovered the wines, what are you waiting for?” A master of his craft who is ‘right at the top of Chablis producers alongside the likes of Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate ( Vincent Dauvissat’s Chablis 2021 sells for between £1,171 - £1,262 12x75cl per case including duty & VAT, which makes Billauds even more compelling!)
Billaud's Chardonnays lie at the mineral end of the Chablis spectrum, they are uncompromising and cerebral, as are the finest Chablis wines. His is a distinct style in which the wines have both a creamy, leesy weight while retaining a contrasting, linear, focused, mineral brightness. The freshness comes from both the right picking date and additional quality control through hand-harvesting.
Format: 75cl£27.40 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Samuel Billaud, Petit Chablis 2022
The wine is precise, elegant and from the best terroir-in Chablis. Crisp and pure with citrus fruits and lime oil, with excellent minerality and a spray of sea salt on the finish. A scintillating,... steely, splendid example of unoaked chardonnay. Electric and simply crackling with the tension and vibrancy found in Chablis’s very best wines.
No ordinary Petit Chablis coming from a small plot of vines at the top of the “Chablis mound” next to Le Clos and the other famous Grand Cru’s and sharing the same unique terroir.
"Quite simply, Samuel Billaud is one of the best producers in Chablis at the moment. If you have not discovered the wines, what are you waiting for?” A master of his craft who is ‘right at the top of Chablis producers alongside the likes of Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
Format: 75cl£27.26 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie NV
Taittinger is the Champagne of the moment as their commitment to quality has seen the market price of recent releases of their premium Comte de Champagne increase by 30-35% over the last... year.
Follies de la Marquette is not really NV as it is aged in bottle for 5 years before release and all comes from grapes grown from vineyards that surround Chateau de La Marquetterie, Taittingers historic home. The blend is 45% Chardonay & 55% Pinot Noir. It has immense richness and complexity with fine delicate bubbles – peaches, apricots, brioche & a hint of vanilla with a long distinctive finish.
A gorgeous Champagne of the highest quality and at a modest 12.5% Alcohol.
Format: 75cl£50.00 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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