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The Spectator Wine Club Offer Case

"The Yapps are unrivalled in rootling out the rarest, tastiest vinous treasures of France."

The Spectator Wine Club Case
£181.30
Save £12.00
The Spectator 'Magnien Morey-St-Denis' Trio
£159.00

Ray Recommends… Best of the Spectator Wine Club

We are proud of our long-standing relationship with The Spectator magazine and, despite his frequently besmirching us in print, we do have something of a soulmate in their consummate critic Jonathan Ray. Herewith, a selection of some of his and our favourite wines that have featured in the magazine this past year.

In addition, from the March Wine Club we have just a few 3-bottle gift packs remaining of the Premier Cru Morey-Saint-Denis – "...a stunning red burgundy that's just hitting its elegant stride." - @ £159 delivered.

The mixed case has two bottles of each wine and delivery, as ever, is free.

Côtes du Vivarais: Vignerons Ardéchois 'Grand Aven' Blanc 2022
"...it's cracking value. A blend of Grenache Blanc and Marsanne, it's soft, citrusy and creamy with spring blossom and peach."

Yapp White Burgundy: Cave de Lugny 2022
"...it's as fine a house white burgundy as you'll find, at as fair a price. With fresh lemon, honey, nuts and cream, it's a gem."

Chablis: Domaine Christophe Camu 2022
"It has that elusive whisper of honey on the nose – it's there and it's gone – and a green apple-laden, bone-dry finish. It's fresh and – thanks to the fruit of 50-year-old vines – intense and concentrated."

Yapp Côtes du Rhône Red 2022
"...it's plummy, juicy, soft, silky and so damn moreish that I can't imagine anyone not clasping it to them in sheer joy."

Bordeaux Supérieur: Château d'Abzac 2021
"A first-rate petit château at a crazy price... This elegant 100 per cent Merlot from near Pomerol, just north of Libourne, is an absolute steal."

Saumur Champigny: Domaine Filliatreau 2020
"Gosh, it's tasty! 100 per cent organic/ biodynamic Cabernet Franc from the Loire, it's super-fresh yet concentrated, with plenty of lively bramble fruit and a touch of spice. Great at room temperature, it also stands a bit of chilling and is absolutely perfect springtime fare."

 

Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru: Frédéric Magnien 'Blanchards' 2020

This mixed case includes

2 x Côtes du Vivarais: Vignerons Ardéchois 'Grand Aven' Blanc 2022£0.00

This rare white Côtes du Vivarais wine (9% of the AOP, compared to 55% red and 36% rosé) is a full-bodied blend of Grenache blanc and Marsanne made from low-yielding vines. Offering orchard fruit and orange blossom aromas, this soft-textured, citrussy dry white balances crisp acidity with nutmeg and papaya notes and a mineral finish.

2 x Yapp White Burgundy: Cave de Lugny 2022£0.00

Ignore the 'ABC' ('Anything But Chardonnay') crowd, Chardonnay remains the King of white wine grapes, and Burgundy its spiritual heartland – think Puligny & Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault and Chablis. We've been on the hunt for an excellent example that delivers terrific rapport qualité-prix in spades and which merits bottling under our new Yapp 'regional' own-label range. Voila - 'YWB' (Yapp White Burgundy)!

(Certified Vegan).

2 x Chablis: Domaine Christophe Camu 2022£0.00

Classy, unoaked Chablis from a talented, sixth generation winemaker. It is light and supple enough to savor without accompaniment but will take all manner of crustacea and seafood in its stride.

2 x Yapp Côtes du Rhône Red 2022£0.00

This terrifically versatile mid-weight Grenache - Syrah blend derives from the 'département' of the Ardèche and is classified as Côtes du Rhône. Garnet in colour with a bouquet of cranberry and black cherry lifted by pomegranate and sandalwood, its rounded palate of forest fruit and peppery spice make it immensely easy-drinking.

2 x Bordeaux Supérieur: Château d'Abzac 2021£0.00

Made from 100% Merlot, this Bordeaux Supérieur from Château d'Abzac is the fruit of our grail-like quest to find an affordable and characterful claret. Already a hit with the Yapp cognoscenti, this precocious 'Petit Château' has alluring red berry aromas preceding a palate with a wealth of cassis flavours, great concentration and fine balance.

2 x Saumur Champigny: Domaine Filliatreau 2020£0.00

The Filliatreaus' principal cuvée in volume terms is their Saumur Champigny which is a big seller on the Parisian restaurant circuit. Like many Loire red wines, it is best served lightly-chilled and makes a great foil for simple grills or charcuterie. Certified organic.