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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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