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Father and son team, François and Pascal Gay are based in Chorey-les-Beaune. Their Aloxe-Corton displays a bouquet of ripe hedgerow berries preceding a sleek palate of rich, dark fruit with a glossy 'cassis' core and pitchy tannins that will soften with age.
- Bottle £29.50
- Bottle Case £354.00
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This classic Sylvaner is a simple, refreshing wine that has a clean, fruity, supple palate and a soft, dry finish. It makes for a gentle aperitif or versatile accompaniment to lightly spiced dishes.
- Bottle £11.25
- Bottle Case £135.00
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A classic, red Beaujolais Villages ‘Vieilles Vignes’ from 100% Gamay. It has a beguiling berry bouquet and supple palate of summer fruits offset by some darker, earthier notes and ripe tannins.
- Bottle £10.25
- Bottle Case £123.00
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Complex game and forest floor aromas are supported by concentrated dark cherry and damson flavours against a background of rugged tannins. This is a classic Vin de Garde which requires 3-5+ years cellaring before it starts to reveal its potential.
- Bottle £29.95
- Bottle Case £359.40
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A classic ‘Bordeaux Supérieur’ produced from mature rootstock grown on well-drained gravelly soil, similar to that of Pomerol 6km to the South-West. It is smooth and supple with bright red fruit flavours and is ready to drink from release.
- Bottle £11.25
- Bottle Case £135.00
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Lalande de Pomerol 'La Chenade' from Denis Durantou - Great value, right-bank claret with a bit of bottle-age from the 2009 vintage.
Crimson colour, wild berries and raisins on the nose, cedar, cassis, graphite and fleshy fruit on the palate.
- Bottle £19.95
- Bottle Case £239.40
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A delicate bouquet of raspberries and redcurrants with a touch of underlying rusticity precedes a palate of pure, soft red fruit flavours offset by supple tannins.
- Bottle £13.95
- Bottle Case £167.40
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'Les Cent Boisselées' is a mid-weight, forward and fruity Bourgueil wine from 100% Cabernet Franc.
With juicy cassis flavours and pleasant blackberry leaf and mushroom aromas, its structured tannins will support some bottle age.
- Bottle £13.95
- Bottle Case £167.40
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Ruby red with a brick pink rim. Aromas and flavours of ‘cut-pepper’, blackberries and mushrooms are supported by ripe tannins preceding a complex, mouth filling finish. It should be decanted and served with grilled meats, game or strong, hard cheeses.
- Bottle £25.75
- Bottle Case £309.00
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An elegant, attractive wine that reveals aromas and flavours of nuts and orchard fruit prior to a clean, dry finish. Benefits from decanting and should not be served too chilled. Ideal as an aperitif or with seafood, fish or poultry.
- Bottle £17.50
- Bottle Case £210.00
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The ultimate seafood partner, produced from grapes grown on the slopes of France's highest sea cliff, the Cap Canaille. Aromas of wild herbs and a whiff of Provençal pine precede an alluring citrus palate, with an attractive, slightly-oily finish.
- Bottle £18.95
- Bottle Case £227.40
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"Tight-knit, perfumed, intriguing... One of my favourite non-vintage fizzes.”
Jancis Robinson, FT Weekend
- Bottle £27.95
- Bottle Case £335.40
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A bright fruity bouquet, lively mousse, subtle biscuity undertones and crisp fresh palate combine to produce a wine of great charm, elegance and finesse.
- Bottle £26.50
- Bottle Case £318.00
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"Clean as a whistle and made from 25 per cent Chardonnay, 25 per cent Pinot Noir and 50 per cent Pinot Meunier, this is the perfect apéritif wine. The perky acidity and oodles of verve will slice through all number of tricky canapés, and it is a design classic with oysters. Fantastic value, too, Dumangin’s wines are all great value." (Matthew Jukes, Wine Correspondent for the Daily Mail).
- Bottle £29.50
- Bottle Case £354.00
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This Premier Cru Champagne, from a fantastic vintage, displays a vibrant gold colour. With aromas of red berries leading to a balanced, full-bodied palate and toasty undertones, it displays a long, dry finish.
- Bottle £36.00
- Bottle Case £432.00
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Coral pink in colour, this is a full-bodied rosé Champagne. It has a fine mousse and displays aromas of red-berry fruit followed by a palate of blackcurrants and raspberries prior to a dry finish.
- Bottle £32.00
- Bottle Case £384.00
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Full-bodied, with honeyed touches, this is an exceptional vintage Champagne of great character and finesse. The finish is long, with a delicious biscuity after taste.
It recently scored 95/100 in the French wine guide ‘Gilbert & Gaillard’, an equal score to Dom Perignon’s Oenothèque 1996.
- Bottle £125.00
- Bottle Case £1,500.00
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A restrained raspberry bouquet precedes a dense, meaty palate with a firm tannic structure and bright acidity.
This is a little closed at present but has all the components of a fine Vin de Gard & should develop well over the next 5+ years.
- Bottle £68.00
- Bottle Case £816.00
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Château Simone Rouge - a rare unreconstructed historical gem. Complex ‘cigar box’, sandalwood and sous bois aromas precede a rich, evolved palate with some mushroom and resinous notes – it is often mistaken for top-quality Bordeaux. Plump tannins and a balanced acidity yield a red wine that improves considerably with bottle age.
- Bottle £35.00
- Bottle Case £420.00
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Subtle blackberry leaf aromas precede a palate of bright berry and red cherry fruit with light tannins and a crisp, palate-cleansing acidity. A good red for light chilling to accompany picnics and impromptu kitchen table lunches.
- Bottle £12.75
- Bottle Case £153.00
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Chinon l'Arpenty from Francis Desbourdes is packed full of youthful, berry fruit and was memorably described by Joanna Simon as being like ‘liquid summer pudding’.
It has supple tannins that lend it well to light chilling. In short it is a delicious and failsafe crowd-pleaser.
- Bottle £12.95
- Bottle Case £155.40
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This Clos de Vougeot wine, which is produced from 70 year old vines, gives full expression to the Pinot Noir grape, with powerful, complex flavours of game and wild fruits.
- Bottle £72.00
- Bottle Case £864.00
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This red Coteaux d'Aix wine from Domaine des Oullières is a hand-harvested blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache & Syrah: almost a Rhône – Bordeaux fusion. Mid-weight, versatile, and easy-drinking.
- Bottle £10.25
- Bottle Case £123.00
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This medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon has classic cassis aromas and a palate of red-berry fruit underpinned by ripe tannins.
- Bottle £8.75
- Bottle Case £105.00
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A youthful Pinot Noir which has subtle strawberry scents and a core of soft, juicy redcurrant fruit with pleasant smoky undertones over gentle tannins. It won’t be harmed by a brief sojourn in an ice bucket.
- Bottle £9.25
- Bottle Case £111.00
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Cabernet's dominance is evident in the sweet casssis and spice fragrance, and the taut, dry tannin. Syrah lends savory richness mid-palate. Elegant, medium-bodied with balanced freshening acid. 16 Remington Norman
- Bottle £90.00
- Bottle Case £1,080.00
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Dark, intense, savoury and spicy on the nose, with an earthy, slightly medicinal whiff at the edges. It's a complex and thought-provoking wine.
- Bottle £60.00
- Bottle Case £720.00
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Bigger, more plush. A youthfully dark but brilliant hue with Cabernet's sweet, perfumed black berries on the nose. Dense, concentrated, with fine acid backbone. A touch more obvious oak , but in balance with the fruit, so likley to resolve with time.
- Bottle £47.50
- Bottle Case £570.00
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The 2009 has a great balance of berry aromas, ripe fruit, sweet tannin and clean acidity. Considering its southern location Domaine de Trévallon is a very vintage sensitive wine and it appears that the 2009 is going to be a classic. This will hit its optimum drinking window in about 5 years time and should drink well for a decade thereafter.
- Bottle £39.00
- Bottle Case £468.00
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A dry white wine displaying a very prominent nose, a rich palate with good balanced acidity and wonderful citric and tropical fruit flavours.
- Bottle £13.25
- Bottle Case £159.00
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Aromas of black fruit precede a palate of blackberries, strawberries and raspberries making for remarkably easy drinking. The Domaine Millet Cabernet Franc / Merlot is a great match for poultry, pork or summer barbecues.
- Bottle £9.25
- Bottle Case £111.00
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Côtes de Gascogne: Domaine Millet Rosé is a refreshing, dry rosé wine with a bouquet of summer berries and gentle raspberry and redcurrant tastes. It now arrives in screwcap for additional zing!
- Bottle £9.25
- Bottle Case £111.00
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A dense, dark-ruby coloured wine with a wonderful red cherry nose. This powerful red wine has plenty of structure with firm tannins and is crammed with red fruit and herb flavours.
- Bottle £24.95
- Bottle Case £299.40
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A beguiling gem of a Provençal red, beloved by countless wine journalists and Mr Yapp Jnr. This organic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache manages to fuse Bordeaux and the Rhône, Old World and New in an intense bouquet of garrigue berries, a palate of ripe cassis fruit and fine-grained tannins.
- Bottle £17.25
- Bottle Case £207.00
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Deceptively pale yet fruit laden white wine with crisp acidity and freshness. Diverse white orchard fruit aromas enhance a rich, full-bodied palate with exotic fruit flavours and a long, clean finish.
- Bottle £13.95
- Bottle Case £167.40
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Philippe Collin, the son of a Champenois, makes this bottle-fermented sparkling wine from 'Champagne grapes' Pinot Noir & Chardonnay in the Limoux region. The fine mousse and clean finish of this excellent Crémant de Limoux belie its Seventies label and humble price tag.
- Bottle £11.95
- Bottle Case £143.40
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Crémant de Loire Mousseux Brut - a rosé wine with an appealing coral pink colour, this delicate fizz displays rosehip and redcurrant flavours and a soft, seductive effervescence.
- Bottle £12.50
- Bottle Case £150.00
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This classic white Crozes Hermitage exhibits a fine bouquet of wild flowers and orchard fruit backed by a finely textured palate of apricots and white peaches with subtle mineral undertones and a clean, elegant finish.
- Bottle £19.75
- Bottle Case £237.00
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Faugères L'Impertinent Blanc - fine white peach scents and flavours, an attractive, minerally palate and a clean, dry finish.
- Bottle £13.50
- Bottle Case £162.00
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Gamay Vin de Pays de l'Ardèche (VDP) from the Cave de Saint-Désirat co-opérative. A diverse bouquet of red-fruits, turned earth and violets precedes a bright, fruity palate with juicy cassis and blackberry flavours and subtle peppery undertones followed by a soft supple finish.
- Bottle £8.50
- Bottle Case £102.00
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Typically the Chave Hermitage blanc exhibits diverse aromas of apricots, honeysuckle, white peaches and grilled nuts and an equally complex palate of candied citrus fruits, honey, vanilla, almonds and minerals underscored by a fine acidity which imparts its great longevity. This is a wine that can ‘close down’ and become somewhat mute in adolescence (at around 5-7 years of age) but that then re-emerges at around 10 years-old showing even greater concentration and complexity.
- Bottle £150.00
- Bottle Case £1,800.00
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The 1987 white Hermitage is light bodied, and an excellent, round, ripe wine with an attractive honeyed, peachlike bouquet intertwined with the smell of spring flowers (acacias?). In the mouth, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with beautiful clarity, impeccable cleanliness, and a long, rich finish. It is delicious. 87/100 Robert Parker
- Bottle £150.00
- Bottle Case £1,800.00
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The 1989 Hermitage Blanc is low in acidity, expansive, and weighty, and makes for a huge, chewy mouthful of white wine. The honeyed, somewhat unctuous personality of the wine is more dominant in the 1989 than in the 1988, but there remains the head-turning, beautiful, flowery aromas, sensational concentration, super ripeness, and low acidity. Chave believes the latter component is always a characteristic of the greatest Hermitage vintages. 92/100 Robert Parker
- Bottle £160.00
- Bottle Case £1,920.00
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I retasted the 1993 white Hermitage, which is an amazing success for this horrendous vintage. The wine exhibits good ripeness, excellent freshness, some of the honeyed, white flower character (acacia?), medium body, and a crisp, long finish. 88/100 Robert Parker
- Bottle £85.00
- Bottle Case £1,020.00
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"A retasting of the 1998 Hermitage blanc confirmed its brilliant quality. It is an elegant, floral-scented, structured white Hermitage. It boasts fabulous concentration, but is less flattering and precocious than either the 1999 or 2000. 92/100." Robert Parker
- Bottle £95.00
- Bottle Case £1,140.00
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"I tasted component parts of the 2001 Hermitage blanc. Aromas of acacia flowers, honeysuckle, and citrus were followed by a medium to full-bodied white with loads of glycerin as well as heady fruit and alcohol. Elegant, medium to full-bodied, and crisper, it is more obviously backward than the 2000."
92-94/100 Robert Parker
- Bottle £120.00
- Bottle Case £1,440.00
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The 2002 Hermitage blanc exhibits abundant amounts of acacia flowers, honeyed citrus, and a hint of orange marmalade in a ripe, elegant, medium-bodied style. Because of its low acidity, it is best consumed during its first 5-7 years of life. What Chave accomplished in the extremely challenging 2002 vintage is unquestionably noteworthy. Not because of tiny yields and small grapes, but due to Chave’s decision to eliminate every grape except the very best, 2002 is a small crop. 90/100 Robert Parker
- Bottle £88.00
- Bottle Case £1,056.00
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"The exuberant 2007 Hermitage Blanc reveals notes of petroleum, crushed rocks, earth, white currants and peaches, an unctuous texture, high glycerin and good acidity. This big, thick white Hermitage will not be as long lived as the 2009, but for drinking over the next two decades, it is impossible to resist. Jean-Louis and Gerard Chave opened a bottle of the 2003 Hermitage Blanc to give me an idea of how this vintage is aging. This monumental offering, which flirts with perfection, has virtually no acidity and is aging beautifully. The Chaves believe it is a repeat of what Gerard’s father made
- Bottle £120.00
- Bottle Case £1,440.00
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This organic vin blanc is produced in lamentably small volumes! It has a bouquet of wild herbs and flowers and a savoury palate of russet apples and conference pears with subtle mineral undertones.
- Bottle £18.95
- Bottle Case £227.40
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A dense, dark, complex, age-worthy, antediluvian offering that is ideal with braised game dishes.
- Bottle £24.75
- Bottle Case £297.00
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Irouléguy: Domaine Illaria - A deep red wine with a bouquet of black cherries and spices with vigorous youthful tannins (reminiscent of young Cornas) and underlying dark fruit flavours.
- Bottle £16.75
- Bottle Case £201.00
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Dense, dark and with great aromatic complexity, plus lashings of supple, ripe, sweet fruit.
- Bottle £72.00
- Bottle Case £864.00
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A benchmark Pinot Noir from Domaine Jean Teiller with red berry fruit flavours, supple tannins and a racy acidity.
- Bottle £13.95
- Bottle Case £167.40
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Pale salmon in colour, this delicate, dry rosé wine from Domaine Jean Teiller has a palate is redolent of raspberries and strawberries prior to a clean, fresh finish.
- Bottle £13.95
- Bottle Case £167.40
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Primary red fruit flavours are supported by crisp tannins and earthy, gamey, richer notes.
- Bottle £12.95
- Bottle Case £155.40
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A powerful, opulent Premier Cru that requires a few years bottle-age before it will begin to reveal a multitude of red fruit, leather, truffle and game flavours.
- Bottle £34.00
- Bottle Case £408.00
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This forward-drinking, soft, supple red Burgundy has a core of bright red fruit and textbook crushed red berry and 'sous-bois' aromas. A Grand Vin de Bourgogne.
- Bottle £29.50
- Bottle Case £354.00
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This Pommard from Stéphane Brocard has a classic bouquet of violets and 'petits fruits rouges' precedes a charming palate of subtle game, stone fruit and earthy flavours offset by ripe tannins.
- Bottle £25.50
- Bottle Case £306.00
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“The 2004 shows the property at its best. The blackcurranty aromas do not lack succulence and charm, yet the wine has considerable power, vigor and balance, with an abundance of black fruit flavours and fine length.”
Neil Beckett – 1001 Wines You Must Try Before You Die
- Bottle £82.00
- Bottle Case £984.00
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Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil: 'L'Expression' from gifted vigneron Jöel Taluau is a forward-drinking, capsicum-scented Cabernet Franc that has a lovely concentration of fruit and a really persistent finish.
- Bottle £12.25
- Bottle Case £147.00
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Saint Péray Mousseux Brut - a flavoursome, bottle-fermented, dry, sparkling Marsanne with a creamy mousse and a bracing palate, complemented by a lively citric zest and pleasant toasty aromas
- Bottle £17.95
- Bottle Case £215.40
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Delicate, light, decently dry quaffable rosé, the Saint Pourçain La Chinière offers a soft rose petal bouquet and pleasantly crisp acidity on the palate.
- Bottle £9.50
- Bottle Case £99.00
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Designed for early drinking, this supple red Loire wine displays raspberry and violet aromas followed by light, redcurrant fruit on the palate.
- Bottle £9.50
- Bottle Case £99.00
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A beautiful pale (saignée) Sancerre Rosé wine with a classic nose of red berry-fruit and a crisp palate with juicy redcurrant flavours and an elegant, dry, long, lingering finish.
- Bottle £15.25
- Bottle Case £183.00
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The Saumur Champigny: Domaine Filliatreau is a classic, cool-climate Cabernet Franc with a lovely, summer-berry bouquet and a juicy, red fruit palate offset by ripe, youthful tannins.
- Bottle £11.95
- Bottle Case £143.40
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A mid-weight, ripe, rounded Cabernet Franc. A wonderful concentration of brambly fruit is underpinned by supple tannins.
- Bottle £12.95
- Bottle Case £155.40
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A rich and powerful wine displaying herbaceous aromas. The palate, of ripe red berries and ‘cut pepper’ and well developed, rounded tannins, precedes a long, clean finish.
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A rich and powerful wine displaying herbaceous aromas. The palate, of ripe red berries and ‘cut pepper’ and well developed, rounded tannins, precedes a long, clean finish.
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A rich and powerful wine displaying herbaceous aromas. The palate, of ripe red berries and ‘cut pepper’ and well developed, rounded tannins, precedes a long, clean finish.
- Bottle £16.50
- Bottle Case £198.00
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A consistently reliable Saumur red wine with a bouquet of raspberries and blackcurrants. The soft, fruity palate is supported by elegant tannins making for remarkably versatile easy drinking.
The distinctive label that adorns our range of red and white Saumur wines is based on graffito of Charles de Gaulle.
- Half Bottle £5.35
- Half Bottle Case £128.40
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Our consistently reliable red Saumur wine, with a bouquet of raspberries and blackcurrants. The soft, fruity palate is supported by elegant tannins making for remarkably versatile easy drinking.
The distinctive label that adorns our range of red and white Saumur wines is based on graffito of Charles de Gaulle.
- Bottle £8.50
- Bottle Case £102.00
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Fred Filliatreau's red Saumur Château Fouquet that comes from vines just outside the Saumur Champigny appellation seems to be getting better with every vintage that we ship. It is a ripe rounded Cabernet Franc with some light minerally nuances that should be drunk within a couple of years, preferably al fresco with a plate of cheese or charcuterie!
- Bottle £12.25
- Bottle Case £147.00
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Bright summer-berry scents and flavours and a supple, rounded palate, made from 95% Cabernet Franc (known locally as ‘Breton’) and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Bottle £10.95
- Bottle Case £131.40
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An excellent sparkling rosé wine with vivid red berry aromas and a dry, crisp palate.
- Bottle £12.95
- Bottle Case £155.40
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‘A seductive combination of biscuity nose, firm fruit and crisp backbone.’ Tom Doorley, The Field
A classic grower’s Champagne from a small house, skilfully blended from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. A bright fruity bouquet, lively mousse, subtle biscuity undertones and crisp fresh palate combine to produce a wine of great charm, elegance and finesse. It is ideal as an aperitif.
- Bottle £26.50
- Bottle Case £318.00
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