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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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Marc Angeli's principal cuvee in volume terms, is a Chenin Blanc called 'La Lune' that has a wonderful 'pear flan' bouquet and a rich, complex palate of dried fruits and grilled nuts with subtle undertones of honey and vanilla.
- Bottle £19.50
- Bottle Case £234.00
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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 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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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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"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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The Château Simone Blanc has a lovely dry, savoury palate, subtle scrub and herb scents and delicate resinous undertones. Unusual, attractive and very well structured.
- Bottle £35.00
- Bottle Case £420.00
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With subtle aromas of white peaches, acacia flower and apricots, this wine is medium-bodied and crisp with a long, powerful finish.
- Bottle £18.75
- Bottle Case £225.00
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'A blend of equal parts Roussanne and Clairette, this sensational white wine boasts a delicate color along with a big, sweet nose of rose petals, tangerine oil, honeyed citrus and quince. This full-bodied, crisp, well-balanced effort displays good acidity as well as a touch of minerality. This is a super white to drink over the next 4-5 years although my instincts suggest it will last longer. RP 94/100, drink 2011-2016
- Bottle £31.00
- Bottle Case £372.00
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A fine, mineral-edged, dry white Chinon wine from Château de Ligré which makes an unusual aperitif.
- Bottle £11.95
- Bottle Case £143.40
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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 wonderful esoteric, slightly resinous, full bodied, dry white wine with subtle, sherry-like aromas and wild herb and mineral tastes.
- Bottle £15.75
- Bottle Case £189.00
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Dry and unoaked white wine with subtle notes of wild herbs and flowers. The rich, fruity palate has well balanced acidity and leads on to a fresh, dry finish
- Bottle £11.50
- Bottle Case £138.00
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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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This terrific, crisp all-rounder has deservedly become one of our 'go to' recommendations for parties, receptions and events.
- Bottle £8.25
- Bottle Case £99.00
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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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Coteaux du Layon Rablay from Château la Tomaze - a pale golden taffeta textured wine with a delightful rose petal bouquet. The charming orchard fruit flavours with underlying honeyed notes and a light, fresh acidity give incredible finesse.
- Bottle £15.95
- Bottle Case £191.40
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A clear, pale wine with delicate rose petal aromas. A lightly honeyed palate with citrus fruit notes precedes a long, clean finish.
- Bottle £12.95
- Bottle Case £155.40
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A rich, golden wine of incredible concentration. Its unctuous raisin fruit and subtle honey and mineral flavours are uplifted by charming acidity and an incredible finesse.
- Bottle £29.95
- Bottle Case £359.40
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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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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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Citric aromas and yeasty undertones precede a palate of sweet orchard fruit. The wine displays a lively mousse and a clean, off-dry finish.
- Bottle £14.50
- Bottle Case £174.00
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Domaine des Liards Montlouis-sur-Loire Sec - clean, green apple and grapefruit aromas precede a zesty, citric palate.
This excellent example of Chenin Blanc has a bright, refreshing acidity and crisp, dry finish.
- Bottle £12.50
- Bottle Case £150.00
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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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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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"Superior to the 2007, the 2006 Hermitage reminds me of Chave’s brilliant 1991. An incredibly subtle perfume of black raspberries, creme de cassis, camphor, and acacia flowers is followed by an elegant, concentrated wine with beautifully integrated acidity, tannin, wood, and alcohol. This seamless, gorgeously-proportioned, large-framed wine represents the definition of finesse, elegance, and terroir. It will be drinkable in several years, and should last for 20-25 years. " 96 points.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate, April 2009.
- Bottle £160.00
- Bottle Case £1,920.00
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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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With a light, fruity palate when young, this dry Jasnières wine obtains a unique smooth taste as it matures. In the finest vintages it is headily decadent with complex mineral undertones and succulent, honeyed tinges.
- Bottle £15.95
- Bottle Case £191.40
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A succulent palate of sweet orchard fruit is offset by a clean acidity. The unique smooth taste displays rich, hazelnut and sherry-like flavours which develop on the palate as the wine matures. In the finest vintages it is headily decadent with complex mineral undertones and succulent, honeyed tinges.
- Bottle £19.95
- Bottle Case £239.40
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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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This wine is spectacularly concentrated and represents an exceptional expression of cooler climate Australian Shiraz.
- Bottle £40.00
- Bottle Case £480.00
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"This wine is spectacularly concentrated and represents an exceptional expression of cooler climate Australian Shiraz. The 2003 Shiraz Georgia’s Paddock exhibits an inky/blue/purple color along with a big, sweet nose of lead pencil shavings interwoven with charcoal, blackberries, cassis, licorice, and a touch of oak. This larger than life, multi-layered, intense, pure Shiraz possesses supple tannin, giving it a certain accessibility even though it will have 10-15 years of aging potential."
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, October 2005.
- Bottle £48.00
- Bottle Case £576.00
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"From a top-notch estate in Victoria’s Heathcote region, the dense ruby/purple-colored 2004 Shiraz Georgia’s Paddock offers up scents of licorice, white pepper, cassis, and new barrel smells. Full-bodied, rich, and heady, its big, earthy style reflects the Cambrian soils of Heathcote. It should drink well for a decade." 90.
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, December 2006.
- Bottle £44.00
- Bottle Case £528.00
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"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz has a pronounced nose of black cherries, creme de cassis, black pepper and loam with hints of coffee, anise and yeast extract. Medium to full-bodied and with a great concentration of spicy / peppery black fruit flavors, it has just enough acid and a medium to firm level of velvety tannins, finishing long. It’s a wonderfully elegant expression of this vineyard. Though approachable now, it should drink best 2014 to 2024+."
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, June 2012.
- Bottle £44.00
- Bottle Case £528.00
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"They are of very high quality and deserve readers’ attention. Hopefully my prose has convinced more than a handful of readers to try these remarkable wines from one of the most fascinating and compelling personalities in the entire wine world, and one dedicated to the highest quality." 96/100.
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate.
A knock-out bouquet of graphite, crushed rocks, blueberries, and blackberries is followed by a full-bodied Syrah with formidable concentration, good acidity, and tremendous intensity as well as length.
- Bottle £44.00
- Bottle Case £528.00
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'Occam's Razor' Shiraz represents an accessible, relatively forward-drinking, entry level to the Laughton
oeuvre and is packed with juicy autumnal fruit flavours over a couch of ripe tannins.
- Bottle £25.50
- Bottle Case £306.00
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A well-balance, versatile, mid-weight white wine that is pleasantly perfumed with aromas of wild flowers and white peaches.
- Bottle £11.95
- Bottle Case £143.40
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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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It’s well worth trying this South Australian version of a typically ‘Southern Rhône’ blend of Grenache & Shiraz. The wine is supple and understated by Aussie standards, thereby working well with a range of cuisine.
- Bottle £12.95
- Bottle Case £155.40
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This quintessential Australian Shiraz, from the Neagles Rock vineyard in the Clare Valley, has an attractive bouquet of black berries and a complex palate of juicy, dark, ripe fruit with warming oaky undertones. This Shiraz makes an ideal partner for grilled red meat or warming stews and braises.
- 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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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 white Saint-Joseph wine, 'Céleste' from Jean-Louis Chave has appealing aromas of grilled nuts and cooked quince, and a persistent palate of white orchard fruit with a good viscosity and attractive mineral undertones.
- Bottle £18.50
- Bottle Case £222.00
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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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Saumur Blanc made from pure Chenin Blanc grown on the chalky soils of Anjou. This zesty, bright white Saumur wine has a bountiful bouquet of white orchard fruit and a crisp, fresh, oak-free palate - the French call such wines ‘vif’ meaning ‘lively’.
This dry, fruity, crowd-pleaser from the Vignerons de Saumur Cave Co-opérative makes for a bracing aperitif or partner to salads and seafood.
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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This crisp, white Saumur wine that is produced from Chenin blanc on the chalky soils of Anjou is a firm favourite with Yapp customers and staff alike. This may have something to do with the eye-catching Charles de Gaulle label, but more likely is because it's a refreshing, fruity, bon marché crowd-pleaser that makes for an ideal aperitif or partner to salads.
- Bottle £9.50
- Bottle Case £114.00
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Classic, toasty, aromas precede a palate of ripe orchard fruit. The fresh, lively mousse gives way to a clean, crisp finish.
- Bottle £12.25
- Bottle Case £147.00
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This classic Savennières has a complex bouquet of wild flowers, sherry flora and chalk dust and a generous palate of ripe orchard fruit with subtle undertones of honey and minerals prior to a long, dry elegant finish.
- Bottle £16.25
- Bottle Case £195.00
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This wonderfully honeyed, sweet Savennières has an alluring bouquet of stewed pears, beeswax and fleurs blanches and a ripe, rounded, terrifically textured palate of grilled nuts and orchard fruit with an underlying acidity and subtle mineral nuances.
- Bottle £18.95
- Bottle Case £227.40
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Savennières: Coulée de Serrant - a wonderfully complex, dry white wine commonly regarded as the ‘nec plus ultra’ of the appellation. Warming vanilla aromas and flavours of nuts and honey slowly unfurl on the palate and develop with ageing. A sophisticated, contemplative wine that merits wider recognition.
- Bottle £72.50
- Bottle Case £870.00
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Dry, light and fruity with a perfectly balanced, lively acidity. Floral, orchard blossom aromas and flavours are prominent.
- Bottle £10.50
- Bottle Case £126.00
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‘This has the light touch I particularly like and a clean appley, finish. It’s terrific with a tartiflette.’ Peter Grogan – Telegraph Weekend.
- Bottle £11.50
- Bottle Case £138.00
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A steely dry Chenin with a palate redolent of apples, this Thouarsais Sec from François Gigon displays a refreshing crisp acidity and a clean, fresh finish.
- Bottle £10.75
- Bottle Case £129.00
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The 'Empreinte du Temps' Vin de Pays Catalan is a rich, slightly oxidative, straw-coloured wine with a complex palate with an almost briny quality, of grilled nuts and minerals, and sherry-like undertones prior to a gently warming, long, resonant end note.
- Bottle £12.50
- Bottle Case £150.00
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An authentic, off-dry Vouvray (Demi-Sec) with green apple flavours and excellent palate-cleansing acidity.
- Bottle £11.95
- Bottle Case £143.40
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A luscious, honeyed Vouvray wine with excellent acidity and good ageing potential.
- Bottle £13.75
- Bottle Case £165.00
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Vouvray Mousseux Brut - citric aromas and yeasty undertones precede a palate of fresh orchard fruit with a lively mousse and a clean, dry finish.
- Bottle £13.95
- Bottle Case £167.40
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The refreshingly oak-free Vouvray Sec from Domaine Aubert has a classic Bramley apple bouquet and a lovely, crisp, clean orchard fruit palate underscored by a fine acidity that will help it age well although it is drinking beautifully right now.
- Bottle £11.95
- Bottle Case £143.40
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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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