Our Wines In The Press

Mid-Month Reds

By The Wine Gang - thewinegang.com. (Posted May 2013)

Lesser-spotted Saint-Pourçain is technically in the Loire wine region, but is really a law unto itself in the Auvergne, and this delightful summer red has a Beaujolais-like easy-drinking charm. An equal-parts Gamay and Pinot Noir blend, it's light in colour and alcohol with a red fruit freshness and succulence plus a subtle peppery twist that works best after a half-hour or so in the fridge and served as a refreshing foil to salmon or charcouterie. 87/100.

Saint Pourçain: La Ficelle 2012Saint Pourçain: La Ficelle 2012
Bottle£9.50
Case£99.00
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Wines of the week: three great-value bottles

By David Williams - The Observer, 20th April 2013. (Posted April 2013)

...this isn't any ordinary Côtes du Rhône: a stylish Syrah made with extreme care by a producer better known for its viognier, it has the supple tannins, hedgerow fruit, and umami-meatiness and pepper that would cost much more from a more celebrated appellation.

Côtes du Rhône: Domaine Georges Vernay Sainte-Agathe 2010Côtes du Rhône: Domaine Georges Vernay Sainte-Agathe 2010
Bottle£17.95
Case£215.40
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Matthew Jukes' Wine List

By Matthew Jukes - Mail on Saturday, 13th April 2013. (Posted April 2013)

I've searched long and hard this year for a heavenly champagne at a down to earth price - and this graceful, vivacious wine fits the bill. An essential sparkler.

Champagne: Dumangin Fils. Cuvée 17Champagne: Dumangin Fils. Cuvée 17
Bottle£26.50
Case£318.00
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This week: I’m drinking Rhône whites

By Henry Jeffreys - The Lady Magazine, 12th April 2013. (Posted April 2013)

I’ve been drinking a lot of this recently. It smells of wild herbs with something floral too; it’s fullbodied but clean and refreshing.

Côtes du Luberon: Château la Canorgue Blanc 2012Côtes du Luberon: Château la Canorgue Blanc 2012
Bottle£13.95
Case£167.40
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MasterChef winners share their best recipes

By Fiona Beckett - The Guardian, 8th March 2013. (Posted April 2013)

(Matched to Peter Bayless, 2006 winner: mini gateau Paris-Brest) - "This is the perfect pudding to show off a fine French dessert wine such as those from the Loire, Bordeaux or this lovely organic wine from the south-west, Domaine Bellegarde Jurançon Moelleux 2011."

Jurançon Moelleux: Domaine Bellegarde 2011Jurançon Moelleux: Domaine Bellegarde 2011
Bottle£14.25
Case£171.00
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Matthew Jukes' Wine List

By Matthew Jukes - Daily Mail, 23rd March 2013. (Posted March 2013)

This is the price for the 75cl bottle so it must be one of the finest-value sweet wines available to enjoy with your Easter treats. The plum, raisin and fig nuances are heavenly and you'll lose yourself in the magical aroma.

Domaine la Tour Vieille: Banyuls RéservaDomaine la Tour Vieille: Banyuls Réserva
Bottle£18.75
Case£225.00
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CDRhône: Mon Coeur Chave 2010

By Robert Parker. (Posted March 2013)

‘The star of this line-up in terms of value is the 2010 Cotes du Rhone Mon Coeur, a blend of Syrah and Grenache primarily from the southern Rhone (i.e., Vinsobres, Rasteau and Cairanne). This dense ruby/purple-coloured, rich 2010 reveals kirsch and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of spice box, pepper and meat. Luscious and round, it is ideal for drinking over the next 5-6.’ RP 88-90, Drink 2011-2017 , Robert Parker, erobertparker.com

Côtes du Rhône: Jean Louis Chave 'Mon Coeur' 2010Côtes du Rhône: Jean Louis Chave 'Mon Coeur' 2010
Bottle£12.95
Case£155.40
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Cornas 2003

By Robert Parker. (Posted March 2013)

The inky/blue/purple-tinged 2003 Cornas has shut down since bottling, revealing tightly wound blueberry, blackberry, scorched earth, and smoky notes, stunning density, atypically crisp acidity, and a huge, full-bodied, powerful finish. This should be a fabulous Cornas, but it is not as showy and flamboyant in its youth as I expected. Give it 3-5 years of bottle age; it should keep for 15 years. Robert Parker, Feb 2006. RP 93, drink 2009-2021

Cornas Domaine Clape 2003Cornas Domaine Clape 2003
Bottle£60.00
Case£720.00
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What Britain’s top wine merchants think you should drink

By Fiona Beckett- MatchingFoodAndWine.com. (Posted March 2013)

A crisp refreshing white with a lot of flavour for its modest level of alcohol. Drink with salads, especially with goats cheese.

Domaine Gardrat: Vin de Pays Charentais Sauvignon 2011Domaine Gardrat: Vin de Pays Charentais Sauvignon 2011
Bottle£9.95
Case£119.40
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Tasting notes: three white wines from south-west France

By Hamish Anderson - The Telegraph, 6th February 2013. (Posted March 2013)

Jurançon is just to the south of Pau, producing intense dry and sweet white wines. This is made predominantly from the local grape gros manseng (which also makes up much of the St Mont above) and it sits in the lighter spectrum for Jurançon. Delicate floral aromas lead you to a refined, refreshing palate of mint and lemon.

Jurançon Sec: Domaine Bellegarde Cuvée Tradition 2011Jurançon Sec: Domaine Bellegarde Cuvée Tradition 2011
Bottle£12.75
Case£153.00
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