Grapes: Cabernets and Merlot
Each: £7.60
A really good introduction to modern Claret. The wine has clarity of flavours and elegant focus. Berry and cherry fruits dominate the nose and carry through the palate. A firm hit of tannin and alcohol support this fruit heightening the flavours rather than dominating. The finish shares a hint of liquorice.
Claret with flavour and focus – a pair far too often neglected but mastered here.
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Grapes: Sangiovese
Each: £13.35
Gianni Pignatti is a good, honest, straight up sort of a chap. He is an artisan farmer who nurtures his vineyards and makes his wine with a heart felt attention to detail so natural it reaffirms faith in mankind. His wines he presents with a modesty and humility that could be embarrassing were they not as good as they are.
This is benchmark Montalcino that shows the potential that has lead neighbours to produce many a flashier beast stamped with the signature of their creators. Pignatti’s is there in the tribute to the soil, region and vineyard that have allowed him to make such a fine tipple.
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Grapes: Chardonnay
Each: £22.50
DOZEN OFFER - £244 (£20.33 each)
Boyer-Martenot is a star. One of my top three White Burgundy producers, his are the most approachable (and affordable). Boyer's Meursault’s are true to the traditional unctuous, buttery style for which the village is renowned but add a signature seam of crisp, fresh, yet somehow generously juicy acidity. This acidity supports, enhances and invigorates rather than countering the wines’ naturally generous opulence.
Perfection, great stuff.
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Grapes:Chardonnay
Each: £11.90
DOZEN OFFER - £128 (£10.67 each)
Soft and delicate, this is Chablis in velvet gloves. Great balance and acidity are emphasised stretching a soft supple flesh over Chablis’ traditional mineral core. An easy style and very tasty for it.
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Chardonnay or similarly physique'd creations.
Calbuco, Semillon Chardonnay, Chile '07
** By the Dozen £60
Alpha Zeta, Chardonnay, Italy '07
** By the Dozen £72
Hellfire Bay, Chardonnay, Western Australia '07
NEW - Macon-Davaye, Domaine Deux Roches, France '07
** By the Dozen £118
Chablis, Domaine Denis Race, France '06
** By the Dozen £128
Chablis, Domaine Picq, France '05
Macon, Les Heritiers de Comte Lafon, France '07
St Veran, Les Chailloux, Dom des Deux Roches, France '06
NEW - Plantagenet, Great Southern, Chardonnay, Western Australia '07
Rully, Montmorin, Jean Chartron, France '07
Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, Chardonnay, California '06
** By the Dozen £184
Shaw and Smith, M3, Chardonnay, South Australia '07
Meursault, Boyer-Martenot, Burgundy '06
** By the Dozen £244
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Charmes, J-L Chavy, Burgundy '06
** By the Dozen £260
Meursault, Jean-Philippe Fichet, Burgundy '05
** By the Dozen £295
Giaconda, Nantua Les Deux, Victoria, Australia ‘05 |
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Or everything bar Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Sangoma, Chenin Blanc, South Africa '07
Pinot Grigio, Corte Giara, Veneto, Italy '07
Domaine de la Cessane, Marsanne Viognier, France '07
Loimer, LOIS, Gruner Veltliner, Austria '07
Chateau Tour des Gendres, Bergerac, France '06
NEW - Brokenwood, Semillon, Australia '07
NEW - Loimer, Riesling, Austria '07
Soave Classico, Pieropan, Veneto, Italy '07
Pikes, Clare Valley Riesling, South Australia '06
NEW - Lugana, Ca dei Frati, Italy '07
Gewurztraminer, Ostertag, Alsace, France '07
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Grapes:Pinots Noir (mainly) and Meunier
Each: £11.00
HALF DOZEN OFFER - £60 (£10.00 each)
Made in the Methode Traditionale (as Champagne) the Pinot grapes give an extra weight and flavour.