PALMA DE MALLORCA, IBIZA AND MENORCA 2017
P A L M A D E M A L L O R C A , I B I Z A A N D M E N O R C A 2 0 1 7
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office in France we are able to offer a much greater selection from the
full list, allowing time for shipping.
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will search for it or alternatively we will recommend suitable wines
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budget or menu) with which we are confident they will be delighted.
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CONTENTS
CHAMPAGNE 5SPARKLING 7
ROSE 9FRANCE 11
FRANCE WHITEAlsace 12
Loire 13Burgundy 15Bordeaux 17
Rhône Rhône Rhône Rhône 17Southern France 17
France RedBurgundy 18
Beaujolais 20Bordeaux 21
LEFT BANKMédoc 23
St Estèphe 23Pauillac 24
St Julien 26Margaux 27
Graves & Pessac-Léognan 28RIGHT BANK
Pomerol 28St Emilion 30
Rhône 33Southern France 33
GERMANY & AUSTRIA 34ITALY 35
ITALY WHITE 37ITALY RED
North West & Piedmont 37North East 38
Central & Tuscany 39SPAIN 41
SPAIN WHITE 42MALLORCA WHITE 44
SPAIN RED 46MALLORCA RED 50
USA 52ARGENTINA & CHILE 54
SOUTH AFRICA 55AUSTRALIA 56
NEW ZEALAND 57SWEET & FORTIFIED 58
PROVISIONING 60Services 62
Wine Courses TBCDelivery, Terms & Conditions 63Delivery, Terms & Conditions 80
Tax Free Deliveries 81
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CHAMPAGNEOne of the most northern wine producing regions in the world, Champagne is located 90 miles
north-east of Paris with 34,000 hectares of vines. Surrounding the Champagne hubs of Epernay and Reims, the region produces around a million bottles of Champagne a day.
A technique said to have been invented by Dom Pérignon in 1688, Champagne is made using the
traditional method, when a second fermentation is induced in the bottle, producing CO2 and resulting
in a sparkling wine. Champagne style wines are now replicated all over the world.
These premium wines are usually made from a blend of grapes: Chardonnay to add fruit and elegance;
the red grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, for body and backbone.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
NV
93ptsWine Spectator
‘A lovely rosé in an almost vinous style, with mouthwatering acidity and a
fine, lacy mousse carrying appealing flavors of ripe raspberry, white cherry
fruit, star anise, mandarin orange peel and honeysuckle. Lightly chalky on the
lasting finish.’
Dom Péringnon2006
97ptsVinous
‘The 2006 Dom Perignon is a beautifully blanaced, harmonious Dom Perignon
that strikes an incredibly appealing stylistic middle ground. Rich, volumtous
and creamy, the 2006 shows off fabulous intensity in a style that brings
together the ripeness of 2002 with the great sense of verve and overall freshness that is such a signature of
the 2004.’
BILLECART-SALMONStill family run, the small house of Billecart-Salmon offers a range of black-grape dominated Champagnes with bright, complex fruit flavours resulting from a long, slow, cool fermentation process. Particularly well known for its elegant Rosé, Billecart-Salmon is a Champagne house for wine lovers: many who discover it drink few other Champagnes thereafter.
Billecart-Salmon Brut NV €34.00
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV €50.00
BOLLINGERBollinger La Grande Année 2007 €89.00
DOM PERIGNONDom Pérignon, owned by Moët & Chandon, is an exclusively vintage prestige cuvée Champagne. It is made from roughly equal quantities (varying slightly according to the vintage) of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, grown only in the best vineyard sites in Champagne. During production, the wine sees no oak and is protected from oxidation as much as possible making it one of Champagne’s most reductive, minerally styles with an overarching elegance, harmony and completeness. It is one of the most classic, famous, and eye-catching of all wines and consistently tastes as good as its reputation suggests it will.
Dom Pérignon 2006 €137.00
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2004/5 €315.00
LAURENT-PERRIERChardonnay forms the core of most of Laurent-Perrier’s cuvées giving the wines a fresh, elegant style. The exception to this is their Cuvée Rosé, for which the house is best known. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, it is unusual in that it is made by the tricky ‘saignée’ method. This is the technique by which the pink colour is obtained through maceration of the skins rather than the addition of red wine (the way most rosé Champagnes are made) and gives Laurent-Perrier Rosé its remarkable flavour.
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV €34.00
Laurent-Perrier Rosé NV €62.00
MOET & CHANDONMoët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV €36.00
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CHAMPAGNE SPARKLING
Sparkling wine is arguably the most technical style of wine in the world. Not only do these wines have to undergo a first fermentation in order to make alcohol, but also a second fermentation to produce the carbon dioxide giving the wine its fizz. Either made in the same way as Champagne,
where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, or by using the tank method where it takes place in a sealed tank.
Produced all around the world, sparkling wine comes in a huge range of styles,
from bone dry to perfumed and floral.
10 -14 day delivery
ENGLANDNyetimber Classic Cuvée 2009 €33.00
Nyetimber Rosé NV €42.00
FRANCELanglois Rosé Crémant de Loire Loire NV €16.00
ITALYProsecco Andreola Vigneto Dirupo Extra Dry Italy NV €17.00
SPAINCAVAAGUSTI TORELLO MATA“Although Agusti Torello was founded in 1950, this estate sold its Cava to other producers for twenty or thirty years before taking the plunge and bottling themselves. Their philosophy and tagline is: “Cava with soul,” something sceptics might smirk at, at least until they taste them. All fruit is sourced from Penedes from organically cultivated vines and they concentrate upon Reserva and Gran Reserva only.” The Wine Advocate.
Brut Gran Reserva Barcelona 2011 €14.00
ALTA ALELLAOrganic grapes produce a dry base wine which is then fermented according to the traditional method, as used in Champagne. Aged a minimum of 15 months on its yeast lees to impart a delicate bready flavour and released without any dosage making it the refreshing ultra-brut style. Unusually, no sulphites or other products are added in the whole process.
Mirgin Brut Nature Reserva Eco Alella NV €13.00
Mirgin Rosé Brut Nature Reserva Alella NV €14.00
Laietà Reserva Brut Nature Eco Alella NV €24.00
LOUIS ROEDERERMost famous for their prestige cuvée Cristal which was first created in 1876 for the Tsar of Russia, Alexander II, the house of Louis Roederer is known for the sheer quality and style of their wines across the range. Roederer is the largest owner of organically-farmed (and increasingly, biodynamically-farmed) vineyards in Champagne. The wines are distinguished by their superb balance, finesse and elegance and their fine, creamy mousse.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV €37.00
Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 €158.00
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2009 €389.00
RUINARTRuinart is Champagne’s oldest house, with a history dating back to 1729. The Chardonnay grape is at the heart of all Ruinart’s wines giving them freshness and bright fruit aromas. The wines, vinified non-oxidatively in stainless steel, have a minerally character in youth, developing toasty, smoky characteristics with bottle age.
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV €53.00
Ruinart Rosé NV €53.00
TAITTINGERTaittinger Brut Réserve NV €37.00
VEUVE CLICQUOTOften considered the Champagne of the yachting fraternity, with its distinctive yellow-orange livery, the ultra-consistent style of its Pinot-dominated wines is what has made Veuve Clicquot one of the world’s most popular classic, dry Champagnes.
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV €38.00
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 €124.00
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé
2007
96ptsVinous
‘The 2007 Cristal Rosé opens with the most captivating, extraordinary
bouquet imaginable. Sweet, exquisite and beautifully layered in the glass,
the 2007 is intense yet weightless, with extraordinary overall balance and
remarkable finesse. Today, the 2007 Cristal Rosé is a wine of pure seduction.’
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
2006
94ptsWine Spectator
‘Bright and graceful, this seamlessly knits a subtle streak of smoke-tinged
minerality with flavours of almond financier, poached pear, candied
kumquat and crème de cassis, focused by vibrant acidity and a refined, creamy
mousse.’
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée
2009
17/20Jancis Robinson
‘Mild and gentle on the nose. Less autolysis on nose than the Blanc de
Blancs 2009. But very well balanced, neat and zesty. Great English
ambassador.’
Prosecco Andreola Vigneto Dirupo Extra
DryNV
90+ptsVinous
‘Pale straw-green. Fresh, vibrant with crisp aromas and flavors of green
apples, nectarine, and flowers. Deep and long, with terrific energy and harmony on the long zingy finish.
Though one of the deepest and most concentrated wines in Andreola’s
portfolio of Proseccos this year, this will still prove best enjoyed in its
exuberant youth.’
Agustí Torelló Mata Brut Gran Reserva
2011
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Part of the Macabeo is fermented in new French oak barrels for six
months. The bubbles are quite strong and there’s high acidity.
35,200 bottles produced.’
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CHAMPAGNE
Rosé is produced in a variety of styles around the world, although perhaps the best known are those from Provence. Not only is this France’s oldest wine region, having
been making wine for over 2,600 years, but it is also the only one to focus on rosé.
It even has a research institute dedicated to the style. Dry, crisp and refreshing, these wines
are a blend of regional varieties such as Grenache, Carignan and Syrah.
Château d’Esclans Rock Angel Rosé
2015
91ptsVinous
‘Light orange. Ripe red berries, candied flowers and succulent herbs on the perfumed nose. Supple and fleshy,
offering juicy raspberry and tangerine flavors that spread out slowly on the
back half. Hefty, as pink wines go, but not at all lacking for vivacity. Finishes
long and juicy, repeating the floral and tangerine notes.’
Château Minuty Rosé et Or
2015
93ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘An ageworthy medley of red fruits and peach is sharpened by acidity and a peppery edge. It does have a lighter
touch with its poised crisp texture and its juicy aftertaste. However it will be
even better from the end of 2016.’
GRAMONAGramona is one of the very finest Cava producers of all, and this wine - aged for five whole years before release - is part of the reason why!.
Gramona III Lustros 2006 €30.00
JOSE LUIS FERREROne of Mallorca’s greatest producers, Jose Luis Roses Lambourne, the grandson of the founder, turns his expert hand to this delicious sparkling wine (Cava is the term for any traditional method sparkling wine from Spain, not just those from Cataluña). Made largely from the characterful local grape Moll, this is a uniquely Mallorquin celebration of a wine!
Brut Veritas Binissalem NV €18.00
JUVE Y CAMPSJuvé y Camps has been a family run company for three generations and has garnered an international reputation. Joan Juvé Mir, a bold and enterprising vine grower with ideas way ahead of his time, laid the foundations of what would become the family firm in the heart of the best Cava area, Sant Sadurní d’Anoia outside Barcelona, more than 200 years ago.
Brut Cinta Púrpura Cataluña NV €14.00
Brut Rosado Reserva Cataluña NV €16.00
Brut Reserva de la Familia Cataluña 2012 €19.00
Brut Milesimé Cataluña 2014 €27.00
PARXETMade in the traditional method, like Champagne, bottle-fermented and aged for 15 months on its lees, Parxet is made from a blend of Macabeo, Parellada and Pansa Blanca grapes. The Brut Nature is bone dry, having no enriching dosage before bottling, and is therefore a wonderful fizz for fish and shellfish dishes.
Brut Reserva Alella NV €15.00
Titiana Brut Nature Alella NV €17.00
ROSÉ
FRANCEProvenceDomaine PiqueRoque Rosé IGP Maures 2015/16 €7.00
CHATEAU D’ESCLANSSacha Lichine’s exquisite rosés from Château d’Esclans are fast becoming regarded as the finest range from Provence, if not in the world; a fitting testament to all the effort that has gone into the property’s restoration, and the wines’ meticulous creation.
Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016 €19.00
Château d’Esclans Rock Angel Rosé Côtes de Provence 2015 €26.00
Château d’Esclans Les Clans Rosé Côtes de Provence 2015 €46.00
Château d’Esclans Garrus Rosé Côtes de Provence 2015 €99.00
CHATEAU MINUTYChâteau Minuty has been run by the Matton-Farnet family since 1936 and was one of only 23 estates in Provence to be awarded Cru Classé status in 1955. The vineyards on the slopes of Gassin and Ramatuelle, overlooking the bay of St Tropez, are farmed sustainably using no herbicides or pesticides, and only organic fertilisers.
Minuty M Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016 €14.00
Minuty Prestige Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016 €21.00
Château Minuty Rose et Or Côtes de Provence 2015/16 €29.00
Mirabeau Classic Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016 €12.00
Miraval Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016 €19.00
DOMAINES OTTA perpetual favourite, Domaines Ott, with its distinctive bottle, is often simply a ‘must-have’. It comprises three properties: Château de Selle and Clos Mireille in Provence and Château Romassan in Bandol.
Domaines Ott Rosé Bandol / Côtes de Provence 2016 €26.00
BY.OTT Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016 €15.00
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Gramona III Lustros2006
18.5/20Jancis Robinson
‘Complex and intense nose showing smoke, pastry aromas, quince and
yeasty character. Substantial palate, perfectly integrated bubbles and
great delicacy. Extremely savoury and energetic. Great delineation and wine
making skills. Very hedonistic.’
Juve y Camps Brut Reserva de la
Familia2012
87ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2012 Reserva de la Familia, sold in the Gran Reserva Bruta Nature
category, is a blend of 55% Xarello, 35% Macabeo and 10% Parellada kept in
contact with the lees for 36 months and without any added sugar. It has notes
of fennel and licorice and little effect from the yeast contact. The palate is
soft and approachable, quite light with moderate acidity.’
Parxet Brut ReservaNV
87ptsVinous
‘Ginger, spearmint, cinnamon and candied apple on the nose. Brisk, lively
and minerally, with intense, slightly high-toned flavors of apple, pear, chalk
and cinnamon. A fruit cocktail of flavors but quite dry. Finishes with moderate
persistence.’
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Paris
Burgundy
Corsica
Champagne
Alsace
Languedoc-Roussillon
Rhône
Beaujolais
Provence
Bordeaux
Loire
Chablis
FRANCE
France produces 7-8 billion bottles of wine every year, second only to Italy in terms of volume. A key part of French culture,
with 27 billion hectolitres being drunk in France annually, wine is produced throughout the country in every style.
France’s long-standing wine heritage gave birth to the appellation
system, designed to preserve regional wine styles, which has been
emulated all over Europe.
France is also the source of many international grape varieties such
as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and
Chardonnay.
ROSÉ
Muga Rosado2016
Vinyes Mortitx Flaires
2016
Binigrau Rosat Ecòlogic
2016
SPAINRIOJABODEGAS MARQUES DE CACERESCáceres Rosado Rioja 2016 €6.50
BODEGAS MARQUES DE RISCALMarqués de Riscal Rosada “Palido “ Rioja 2016 €6.50
MUGAMuga Rosado Haro Rioja 2016 €9.50
NAVARRAJULIAN CHIVITEGran Feudo Rosado Bodegas Chivite 2016 €6.00
OCHOAOchoa Moscatel 50cl 2015 €14.50
MALLORCA VI DE LA TERRAVINYES MORTITXMade from a blend of grape varieties including Monastrell, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, these pale rosés from Mortitx are an expression of their unique terroir in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.
Rosat Escorca 2016 €8.50
Flaires Escorca 2016 €13.50
BINISSALEMBINIGRAURosat Ecòlogic Biniali 2016 €12.00
JOSE LUIS FERRERJosé Luis Ferrer started his winery in 1931 when viticulture on the island was in serious decline and practically all gone. Soon thereafter, the Spanish Civil War and the ensuing reign of Franco made commerce more challenging and tested Ferrer’s resolve. He refused to give in and continued to produce wine despite the odds. His hard work was rewarded in 1990 when the region was given DO status. Mallorca is now righty regarded as one of the greatest places in Spain to make wine.
Rosat Binissalem 2016 €7.85
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FRANCE WHITE ALSACEProtected by the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is one of the driest regions in France and with its northern latitude also has very long hours of sunshine during the growing season, producing some of the world’s finest white wines.
The wines from Alsace are produced from noble varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewurztraminer which uniquely for France must appear on the label. The best vineyard sites have
been given Grand Cru status.
Located between the centre and north of France, the Loire valley stretches 600 miles east to west and accounts for 8% of the country’s vineyards including the famous appellations of
Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Muscadet and Vouvray. Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are situated at the far eastern end of the Loire valley and arguably produce the world’s greatest expressions
of Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre also produces high quality reds and rosés from Pinot Noir.
The Loire is considered to be France’s most diverse wine region given the different climates and soil
types such a large region offers, and as such, produces wines in every style.
FRANCE WHITE LOIRE
Sancerre Château de Fontaine-Audon
Langlois-Chateau2014
89ptsThe Wine Spectator
‘Exhibits good energy, with honeysuckle and chive notes giving this a fresh
edge, while lemon pith and gooseberry accents fill in behind.’
Pouilly Fumé Ladoucette
2014
91ptsWine Spectator
‘A whiff of smoke pervades this version, with the core of gooseberry and leom
curd notes lintering on the tarragon-infused finish.’
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée
Sainte Catherine Domaine Weinbach
2015
94+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Displays a very clear, deep, fresh, complex and well-defined bouquet with flinty and herbal flavours. Full-
bodied, rich and very intense on the palate, this is a lush and opulent, yet still very elegant and well-structured
Schlossberg.’
ALSACEGewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence Domaine Weinbach 2015 €44.00
Food pairing suggestion One of the best wines to serve with spicy dishes, perfect with a Thai and Asian flavours.
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine Domaine Weinbach 2015 €59.00
LOIRECarisannes Sauvignon Blanc H. Brochard 2015/16 €9.00
SancerreSancerre Classique H. Brochard 2015 €15.00
Sancerre Château de Fontaine-Audon Langlois-Chateau 2014/15 €24.00
Pouilly FuméPouilly Fumé Classique H. Brochard 2014/15 €16.00
Pouilly Fumé Vieilles Vignes H. Brochard 2014/15 €23.00
Pouilly Fumé Ladoucette 2015 €26.00
Pouilly Fumé Baron de L 2014 €55.00
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BURGUNDY WHITE
Burgundy, or Bourgogne, is the source of the most majestic Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines in the world. The polar opposite of Bordeaux with its grand Châteaux, this is a complex region of small holders with over 3,000 vineyard owners. 15 million cases are produced annually from 100 different appellations spanning 26,000 hectares.
Reds made from Pinot Noir and whites from Chardonnay, these wines are not
only long lived, but also some of the most exceptional on the market.
The region is split into 5 sub-regions:
Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais.
The most significant of these for the production of white wines are
Chablis, the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais.
FRANCE WHITE BURGUNDY
Beaune
Mâcon
Meursault
Puligny-MontrachetChassagne-Montrachet
Chablis
COTES DE BEAUNE
MACONNAIS
COTES DE NUITS
Vougeot
Aloxe-Corton
Pouilly-Fuissé
CHABLISA very well-known name in the world of wine, Chablis is a northern region of 4,900ha celebrated for producing Chardonnays which are austere in character and display steely, fresh minerality. There are 40 vineyards which are classified as Premier Cru, and 7 Grand Cru vineyards which overlook the town of Chablis and the River Serein.
Chablis Champs Royaux William Fèvre 2014/15 €18.00
Chablis J. Moreau & Fils 2014/15 €24.00
Chablis 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2015 €37.00
Chablis Montmains William Fèvre 1er Cru 2013 €34.00
Chablis Grenouilles Château Grenouilles La Chablisienne
Grand Cru 2010/12 €68.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with grilled or steamed lobster or poulet de Bresse, especially with truffles.
Chablis Bougros William Fèvre Grand Cru 2010/11 €61.00
Chablis Valmur J. Moreau & Fils Grand Cru 09/12/15 €74.00
BOURGOGNEBourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines Jean-Claude Boisset 2011/14 €19.00
COTE DE NUITSVougeotVougeot 1er Cru le Clos Blanc de Vougeot Domaine de la Vougeraie
1er Cru 2008/14 €103.00
COTE DE BEAUNEAloxe-CortonCorton-Charlemagne Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2012 €159.00
Food pairing suggestion Fresh, diver-caught scallops, lightly seared, with a crisp salad.
BeauneBeaune du Château 1er Cru Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils
1er Cru 09/13/15 €35.00
MeursaultMeursault Joseph Drouhin 2013/14 €64.00
Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2013/14 €80.00
Food pairing suggestion Fresh white fish or scallops in a creamy sauce.
Chablis 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin
2015
92ptsWine Spectator
‘Though rich, this vibrant and mouth watering white has good cut. Flavors of
apple, white flowers, lemon sherbet and grapefruit render the finish sleek.’
Vougeot 1er Cru Clos Blanc de Vougeot
Domaine de la Vougeraie
2014
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘A clean and detailed, granite and smoke-scented bouquet. The palate is
rounded and harmonious on entry with touches of tinned peach and nectarine,
a keen line of acidity and nicely integrated oak just filling out the finish.’
Meursault Genevrières
Bouchard Père et Fils
2014
92ptsVinous
‘Bright, light yellow. Peachy fruit salad, lavender and crushed stone on the
vibrant nose and palate (very good choice of harvest date here!). Concentrated and
sweet, with harmonious acidity giving shape to the wine. Strong mineral extract leads to a satisfyingly saline, fine-grained
finish with noteworthy persistence. Tactile yet seamless wine with lovely balance
and an element of power. But lay it down for a few years.’
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FRANCE WHITE BURGUNDY FRANCE WHITE
Puligny-MontrachetPuligny-Montrachet Joseph Drouhin 2013/14 €76.00
Puligny-Montrachet Louis Jadot 11/13/14 €68.00
Food pairing suggestion Sea bass with fennel purée.
DOMAINE LEFLAIVEDomaine Leflaive is currently crafting what are undoubedtly some of the greatest Chardonnay wines on earth. Production is tiny, demand is stratospheric and prices are deservedly high (and rising). The land is farmed entirely biodynamically which eliminates all chemical intervention. The concentration achieved in the wines is quite remarkable.
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2012 €249.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2006 €335.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2008 €275.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2001 €290.00
Chassagne-MontrachetChassagne-Montrachet Louis Jadot 2013/14 €60.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers Domaine Amiot Guy & Fils 1er Cru 2013/14 €65.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2011/13 €139.00
Food pairing suggestion Perfect served with seafood and fish dishes.
MontrachetBâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €323.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2012 €789.00
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €545.00
MACONNAISPouilly-FuisséPouilly-Fuissé Joseph Drouhin 2014/15 €34.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Clos des Prouges Domaine Ferret 2011/15 €45.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Terroir Roger Luquet 2013/15 €20.00
BORDEAUXChâteau Talbot Caillou Blanc 2009 €38.00
Food pairing suggestion Perfect served with rich fish dishes such as crab and lobster.
AILE D’ARGENT BLANC DE MOUTON ROTHSCHILDChâteau Mouton Rothschild’s white wine is an exercise in just how good white Bordeaux can be, and something of a bargain when you consider how much the red wines fetch. Absurdly rare and even more absurdly delicious.
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2007 €133.00
CHATEAU HAUT BRION BLANCThe finest dry white in Bordeaux. According to the qualities of the vintage the grape ratio of Sémillon : Sauvignon Blanc may be as much as 80% of either. Very little produced therefore, and the prices reflect this. A rare treat.
Château Haut Brion Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2000 €785.00
RHONE - WHITECondrieu Invitare M. Chapoutier 2015 €54.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Château Mont-Redon 2015 €36.00
Food pairing suggestion Pairs fantastically with roast turbot.
SOUTHERN FRANCE - WHITELANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLONDomaine La Gravette Sauvignon Blanc IGP Pays d’Oc 2014/15 €5.75
Domaine La Gravette Chardonnay IGP Pays d’Oc 2015/16 €5.75
PROVENCEBomont de Cormeil Viognier Coteaux de Verdon 2014 €22.00
Château Miraval Blanc Coteaux Varois en Provence 2014 €25.00
Domaines Ott Blanc de Blancs Côtes de Provence 2015/16 €26.00
Food pairing suggestion Classic seafood match especially grilled fish and fish soups
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Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon
Domaine Leflaive2012
94ptsWine Spectator
‘A classy white, creamy in texture and racy, featuring lemon, apple, hazelnut,
nut oil and mineral aromas and flavors. Intense and airy at once, building to a
long aftertaste of citrus and mineral. The oak lends the right amount of
support and never gets in the way.’
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot
Laguiche Joseph Drouhin
2013
91ptsVinous
‘Good pale yellow. Ripe peach and smoke on the slightly stunted nose.
Fat, spicy and very rich; round and horizontal. Not especially strong in
acidity but boasts solid dry extract and finishes with a slightly phenolic tannic
quality. Seriously rich wine with a spicy aftertaste and good spine.’
Bâtard Montrachet Louis Jadot
2009
95ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Jadot’s 2009 Bâtard-Montrachet is rich, layered, sensual and totally beguiling.
Slate, smoke and crushed rocks are some of the notes that develop in the glass, adding complexity to the highly
expressive, nuanced fruit.’
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild
2007
91ptsWine Spectator
‘Lemon curd on the nose, with lemon peel and freshly cut flowers. Full and rich, offering a waxy and rich palate.
Long and oily, with lots going on.’
Condrieu Invitare M. Chapoutier
2015
95ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘A flat-out great example of the appellation, it offers lots of caramelized
peaches, tangerine, orange blossom and crushed rock-like characteristics in
its rich, yet fresh and elegant style.’
Château Miraval Blanc2014
88ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It offers lots of lemon, citrus and light minerality in a deliciously quaffable, juicy, well made style that keeps you
pouring another glass.’
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BURGUNDY RED
COTE DE NUITSThe Côte de Nuits is a 20km stretch forming the northern part of the
Côte d’Or, Burgundy’s ‘golden slope’, and it is here that most of the world’s finest examples of Pinot Noir are produced.
Named after the region’s largest village, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 22 out of Burgundy’s 23 red
Grands Crus are located here, expressing a variety of styles. They tend to be weightier and
deeper coloured than the Pinots produced on the Côte de Beaune.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot and Nuits-Saints-Georges are known for their robust style of
wine, whilst Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée display finesse and elegance.
COTE DE BEAUNEDespite the Côte de Beaune being well-known for its white wines,
there is actually more red wine produced in the region.
The Pinot Noirs from this southern half of the Côte d’Or show softness and finesse with the
best examples coming from Beaune, Pommard and Volnay as well as the exceptionally
powerful Grand Cru of Corton.
Dijon
VolnayBeaune
Chassagne-Montrachet
Pommard
Vougeot
Morey-St-Denis
Aloxe-CortonPernand-Vergelesses
COTES DE BEAUNE
COTES DE NUITS
Chambolle-Musigny
Gevrey-Chambertin
Vosne-Romanée
Nuits-St-Georges
FRANCE RED BURGUNDY
Côte de Nuits Villages le Vaucrain
Louis Jadot2013
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, with plenty
of fleshy strawberry fruit with a touch of black pepper on the finish. You’ll
be hard-pressed to find better value in 2013.’
Clos de Lambrays Domaine des
Lambrays2014
93-95ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The palate is lively and energetic with crisp tannin, black rather than red fruit,
linear and very classic in style with what you might call a “cool” marine-
influenced finish that has fine salinity. What a great Clos des Lambrays that
will put a smile on the face of those that adore refined Burgundy.’
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-
Conti2011
97ptsVinous
‘Literally jumps from the glass with a heady melange of dark red fruit,
sweet floral notes and crushed rocks. Rich and explosive on the palate, yet backed up with significant structure
and pure intensity, the 2011 is firing on all cylinders.’
BOURGOGNEBourgogne Pinot Noir Réserve Coteaux des Moines Bouchard Père & Fils
2014/15 €15.00
Bourgogne Rouge Laforêt Joseph Drouhin 2010/15 €22.00
COTE DE NUITSCôte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain Louis Jadot 2010/13 €32.00
Gevrey-ChambertinGevrey-Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 2013 €67.00
Food pairing suggestion Duck breast with pomegranate-citrus glaze.
.
Morey-St-DenisMorey-St-Denis Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 €38.00
Clos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2013/14 €245.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious served with game and casseroles.
Chambolle-MusignyChambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2007/13 €88.00
Vosne-Romanée / Flagey-EchézeauxEchezeaux Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €235.00
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTIKnown as DRC this Domaine is one of the legendary properties in Burgundy producing opulent and stylish wines. Run by Aubert de Villaine all 25 ha of the Domaine are Grand Crus, inclduing two monopolies, and are farmed organically/biodynamically.
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2011 €1,560.00
Nuits-St-GeorgesNuits-St-Georges Joseph Drouhin 2013 €68.00
Nuits-St-Georges Les Cailles Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2010/12 €94.00
Food pairing suggestion Perfect with roast poultry and game.
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Beaune du Château 1er Cru Rouge
Bouchard Père & Fils2013
90ptsVinous
‘Good deep red. Aromas of black cherry, licorice, menthol and clove. A bit
medicinal on the palate but with good intensity to the flavors of black fruits, licorice, spices and stony minerality.
Finishes with a hint of bitter chocolate and good nerve.’
Volnay Caillerets Bouchard Père et
Fils2013
91ptsVinous
‘Inviting scents of flowers, woodsmoke, leather and exotic spices. Pliant but
firm, offering lovely inner-mouth floral lift to the flavors of cherry, minerals and leather. This seamless, silky wine shows a very nice balance of fruit and acidity.’
Fleurie La Réserve Villa Ponciago
2013
90ptsVinous
‘Sexy, oak-spiced aromas of ripe red and dark berries and pungent flowers
pick up a spicy nuance in the glass. Smooth and gently sweet, offering
pliant black raspberry and cherry flavors and a touch of bitter rhubarb.’
COTE DE BEAUNESavigny-lès-BeauneSavigny-lès-Beaune Louis Jadot 2006/13 €34.00
BeauneBeaune du Château 1er Cru Rouge Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2011/12 €35.00
Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2012 €130.00
PommardPommard Louis Jadot 2011/12 €57.00
Pommard Les Saucilles Jean-Marc Boillot 1er Cru 2010 €69.00
Pommard Les Jarollières Jean-Marc Boillot 1er Cru 2013 €88.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with a classic Beouf Bourguignon.
VolnayVolnay Caillerets Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 11/13/14 €71.00
Chassagne-MontrachetChassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Duc de Magenta Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013/15 €52.00
Food pairing suggestion Try with veal stew or the classic Burgundian cheese - Epoisses.
BEAUJOLAISMade exclusively from the Gamay grape, Beaujolais wines are often light bodied and fruity and delicious served chilled.
The better examples come from the Beaujolais Villages which are on granite hills and offer a more complex flavour profile. Fleurie and Morgon are two of the best known of these crus and can improve over 10 years or so, evolving to taste like Pinot Noir.
Beaujolais Villages Villa Ponciago 2013 €10.00
Fleurie La Réserve Villa Ponciago 2013/14 €20.00
Fleurie Louis Jadot 2014 €25.00
France’s most important wine region and the centre of the fine wine world, Bordeaux has 120,000 hectares under vine and produces over 900 million bottles a year.
With 57 different appellations and 10,000 producers,
Bordeaux is home to some of the world’s finest Châteaux,
producing long-lasting wines of exceptional quality.
BORDEAUX
88% of the production of Bordeaux is red wine, or Claret as it is known in the UK, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Bordeaux is also the source of some of the world’s longest-lived sweet wines from
Sauternes and dry whites made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
The wines of Bordeaux were classified in 1855 with only 5 receiving first growth status - Château Lafite, Château Mouton
Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux and Château Haut Brion. Those Châteaux that made it into any of the five tiers
of this classification will have Grand Cru Classé on the label.
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LEFT BANK
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RIGHT BANK
R. Gironde
Graves
Pomerol
St Estèphe
Médoc
PauillacSt Julien
Margaux
St Emilion
Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux
LEFT BANKMEDOCHome to many of the biggest names in
Bordeaux, the Médoc is the most famous red
wine region in the world and includes the
renowned appellations of St Estèphe, Pauillac,
St Julien and Margaux. Situated on the Left
Bank of the Gironde estuary, the best vineyard
sites are located on gravelly outcrops close
to the river. The Left Bank is well suited to the
production of Cabernet Sauvignon and the
wines produced here will generally have this
as the dominant grape in the blend.
ST ESTEPHEThis is the most northern of the important
communes of the Médoc. The wines here take
on a rustic style given the high proportion
of clay in the soil. As a result they can seem
austere in their youth, however they display
good acidity and colour and are exceptionally
long-lived.
PAUILLACConsidering that Pauillac is a small region
of only 23km², three of the five First Growth
Châteaux are located here – Château
Latour, Château Lafite and Château
Mouton Rothschild – with Grands Crus
Classés representing 84% of the rest of the
production. Fine, deep and gravelly soils
mean that the vine roots reach a greater
depth here than anywhere else in the Médoc.
The resulting wines are intense and display
great complexity.
ST JULIENSt Julien is the smallest of the well-known
Médoc communes at only 700ha with a
uniform style thanks to the gravelly soils.
Despite having no First Growth properties,
St Julien is considered to offer the most
consistent wines across the board, with
impressive offerings year after year.
MARGAUXThe largest commune in the Médoc, and
home to First Growth Château Margaux,
Margaux is famous for producing the
most elegant and alluring wines of the
Left Bank. With the lightest and most
gravelly soils in the Médoc, the finest
examples of Margaux are intensely
perfumed whilst also subtle and refined.
PESSAC-LEOGNAN/GRAVESPessac-Léognan was a new district
created in 1986 within Graves due to
pressure from the vignerons who wanted
to disassociate themselves from growers
further south where the soils were
much sandier. Pessac-Léognan is home
to Châteaux Haut Brion, the only First
Growth property outside of the Médoc.
RIGHT BANKPOMEROLPomerol is the smallest of the prestigious Bordeaux appellations
with around only 150 producers and 740 hectares of vineyards.
Demand and prices for these wines are high given that many of these
are boutique growers making circa 1,000 cases a year. Pomerol is
dominated by Merlot, producing rich and smooth wines. Château
Pétrus is considered to be one of the best producers in Pomerol.
ST EMILIONLocated on the right bank of the Dordogne, St Emilion is one of the
most important Bordeaux appellations in terms of both quality and
quantity. Merlot is the predominant grape variety and is perfectly
suited to the clay and chalk-rich soils here. Cabernet Franc and
Cabernet Sauvignon are also grown. Given the high proportion of
Merlot, these wines are much more approachable in youth than the
more astringent examples produced on the left bank.
Château Tour St Bonnet
2014
89ptsWine Spectator
‘Medium-bodied with fine tannin, good structure, plenty of tobacco-stained
black fruit and a harmonious and very satisfying finish. Now, here is a lovely Cru Bourgeois that gives Bordeaux a
good name. Recommended.’
Château Cantemerle2010
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Broad, rich and intense on the palate, the wine has plenty of tannins, but
they are sweet and well-integrated. Everthing is delicately entwined into
this beautiful, medium to full-bodied, dense purple wine.’
Château Chasse-Spleen
2010
90ptsWine Spectator
‘Very supple and refined, with a crumpled velvet feel to the smoldering
bay, tobacco and mulled spice hints surrounding the core of steeped plum and blackberry fruit. Flashes of cedar
and sandalwood hand through the fine-grained finish.’
MEDOCChâteau Potensac Médoc 2012 €38.00
Château Tour St Bonnet Médoc 2014 €23.00
CHATEAU CAMENSACThe Camensac vineyards are on a gravelly elevation in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, and the excellent drainage afforded by the deep, stony soil is augmented by a system of field drains. The various plots, all entitled to the Haut-Médoc appellation, are cared for on an individual basis. Attractive ripe cherry and blackcurrant fruit intermixed with hints of damp earth, spice and new wood from this charming Médoc property.
Château Camensac 5ème Cru Classé 2000 €63.00
Château Camensac 5ème Cru Classé 2005 €68.00
Château Camensac 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €60.00
Food pairing suggestion A perfect match with Asian dishes and hearty fish courses such as tuna.
CHATEAU CANTEMERLEThis prestigious property in the Médoc is most noted for featuring a high percentage of Merlot, making for an approachable, forward wine style which is drinkable in relative youth. A Grand Cru (classed growth) in the prestigious 1855 classification, the wines are something of a steal in terms of value.
Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé 2003 €76.00
Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €79.00
CHATEAU CHASSE-SPLEENThe unusual name of this property, undoubtedly the finest estate in Moulis, means (loosely) to chase away the blues, and how appropriate for such a great wine at a reasonable price. Had this property been considered for inclusion in the 1855 classification it surely would have been awarded high classed growth status, and would fetch vastly higher prices these days.
Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis 1995 €70.00
Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis 2005 €77.00
Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis 2010 €60.00
CHATEAU POUJEAUXThe wines from Château Poujeaux in Moulis are often amongst the finest value on offer from the Médoc. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) with the balance a mixture of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this is a classically-styled Bordeaux. The vibrant flavours of cassis, damson and spice are intermingled with cedary oak and vanilla.
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2003 €69.00
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2005 €76.00
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2014 €47.00
ST ESTEPHEChâteau Beau-Site Cru Bourgeois 2005 €32.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with roast chicken or lamb cutlets.
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Château Calon-Ségur
2010
94+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2010 is performing well,. With Cabernet Sauvignon dominating the
blend, the wine has a dense plum/purple color along with notes of
underbrush, black currants, plum, licorice, smoky charcuterie and some
roasted herbs in the background. Full-bodied, moderately tannic and set for
an extremely long life.’
Château Ormes de Pez
2010
91ptsVinous
‘Intense red cherry, raspberry and floral aromas are complicated by hints of
cassis and dried herbs. Then quite fruity on the palate, with a luscious quality to the ripe red and black fruit flavors that suggests late-harvested grapes.
Finishes clean and long.’
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild
2010
96ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Dense purple, with classic notes of cedar and lead pencil shavings as well as gobs of black currants and licorice, the wine has a full-bodied mouthfeel
with fabulous precision and density. It also possesses a long, silky finish with moderately high tannins, but they are
ripe and well-integrated.’
Château Laftie-Rothschild
1998
98ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular
nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically
from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence
of Lafite’s character. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced
and long.’
Château Latour1990
100ptsWine Spectator
‘This is one of my favorite wines ever. Full-bodied, with layers of silky fruit and
masses of currant, mineral and berry character. Amazing. It’s a wine with
perfect structure, perfect strength. It’s 1961 Latour in modern clothes. It’s hard
not to drink it now.’
Château Mouton Rothschild
2005
98ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Blessed with a sensational nose that comes racing out of the blocks with audacious scents of
black fruit, cedar, smoke and pencil box. There is a sense of bravura here, of aristocracy. The
palate is medium-bodied with sumptuous black fruit, perhaps beginning to soften in texture, one
or two years off its plateau.’
CHATEAU CALON-SEGUROnce part of the mighty Ségur estate, which at various times included Lafite and Mouton Rothschild, the Marquis de Ségur was very fond of Calon, and no account of Calon-Ségur is complete without reporting his assertion that “I make my wine at Lafite and Latour but my heart is in Calon”. Doubtless this is the reason why Calon-Ségur features a heart motif on its label, and throughout the exquisite château buildings.
Château Calon-Ségur 3ème Cru Classé 2003 €159.00
Château Calon-Ségur 3ème Cru Classé 2010 €192.00
CHATEAU COS D’ESTOURNELThe archetypal St Estèphe and almost as famous for its fantastic folly-like château building as it is for a wine which defines its commune. Cos is simply one of the must-have names and they are noted for producing amazing wines in every vintage, often being awarded the accolade of wine of the vintage in lesser years.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €289.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2003 €310.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €335.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2006 €195.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €355.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €159.00
CHATEAU ORMES DE PEZSadly the ormes (elms) of the village of Pez were lost in the great storm of winter 2000, although have since been replanted. The property is owned by the Cazes family (also owners of Lynch-Bages) and their winemaking artistry certainly shows through here.
Château Ormes de Pez Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2005 €76.00
Château Ormes de Pez Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2010 €63.00
Food pairing suggestion Works beautifully with a classic Daube Provençale.
PAUILLACCHATEAU BATAILLEYChâteau Batailley is a classically-styled Pauillac that exudes the near stereotypical aromas of cassis, cigar box and pencil shavings augmented by a coffee-bean texture and silky tannins. Really excellent value and delicious even in youth.
Château Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 2000 €125.00
Château Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 2005 €125.00
Château Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €100.00
CHATEAU DUHART-MILON ROTHSCHILDWith 76 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Duhart is managed by Eric Kohler, technical director at Château Lafite Rothschild. It has the distinguished and reserved character so typical of Pauillac. “The Rothschild family has invested heavily in this estate over the last 20 years in order to upgrade the quality, and their investments have certainly paid off handsomely.”Robert Parker
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild 4ème Cru Classé 2005 €185.00
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild 4ème Cru Classé 2010 €166.00
CHATEAU HAUT-BATAILLEYOwned by the Borie family of Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Ducru Beaucaillou fame, Haut-Batailley has always been a reliable, characteristic Pauillac that performs well in great and lesser vintages alike.
Château Haut-Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 1996 €97.00
Château Haut-Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 2003 €99.00
CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILDLafite consistently produces one of the wines of the vintage year in, year out. In a great vintage it is a reasonable assumption that Lafite will have produced the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon in the whole Médoc and fashioned a wonderful, long-lived, currant and cedar scented, ethereal beauty.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1989 €988.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1996 €1,490.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1998 €990.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2011 €845.00
Food pairing suggestion Serve with grilled lamb, gratin dauphenoise and green beans with garlic.
CHATEAU LATOURLatour is considered one of the most powerful, dense Pauillacs to be found and it needs to age. A very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (sometimes as much as 94%) lends the wine huge power and structure. Tasting notes include leather and spice, enhanced by intense blackcurrant fruit.
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 1990 €1,090.00
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 1996 €1,080.00
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 2005 €1,290.00
CHATEAU LYNCH BAGESAlways something of a relative bargain, Lynch Bages was awarded a derisory Fifth Growth status in 1855, perhaps the greatest travesty in the whole classification, as the property regularly performs at ‘super second’ level. For many people, Lynch Bages epitomises the style of Pauillac with its cedary pencil shaving aromas and densely packed cassis fruit.
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 1989 €385.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2005 €275.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €255.00
CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILDChâteau Mouton Rothschild is the only Château to achieve reclassification since1855 when the wines from Bordeaux were sorted into 5 tiers according to the prices they were fetching on the market at the time. This unique recategorisation took place in 1973 when Mouton Rothschild entered into the realm of the top five Châteaux (Premiers Grands Crus Classés). The bottles from this vineyard are famous not only for the powerful yet deceptively smooth wine inside, but also for the colourful labels brought out each year which are designed by a different artist for each vintage.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1995 €660.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1996 €695.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2000 €1,990.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2005 €990.00
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Château Pontet-Canet
2000
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It has a lovely bouquet of blackberry and briary fruit, hints of black truffle
developing, later damp earth. There is an intensity here, if not the complexity
of the best millennial Pauillacs. The palate is medium-bodied with a mixture
of red and black fruit, cedar and sous-bois percolating up through. There is a subtle and yet insistent grip on the
finish.’
Château Ducru Beaucaillou
2000
94ptsThe Wine Spectator
‘This has mature hints, but there’s great focus as the cedar, bay and
leather notes race along with, rather than pull away from, the core of fig
and blackberry fruit flavors. The long, bittersweet cocoa-dusted finish
provides a solid bass line.’
Château Talbot2009
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Extremely sexy, soft, supple and opulent, with notes of cedar, herbs, incense and black currant fruit, this
is a full-bodied, generously endowed but silky Talbot to drink now and over the next 20+ years. By any standard of
measurement, this is irresistible.’
Château Giscours2010
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The palate delivers, delivers and delivers brilliant delineation and poise,
more freshness than it knows what to do with, an intensity that is supremely well focused and length in the mouth. There is even a dab of mint chocolate making a surprise appearance on the
aftertaste. This is a very impressive Giscours.’
Château Margaux2009
99ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Abundant blueberry, cassis and acacia flower as well as hints of charcoal and
forest floor aromas that are almost Burgundian in their complexity are
followed by a wine displaying sweet, well-integrated tannins as well as
a certain ethereal lightness despite the wine’s overall size. Rich, round,
generous and unusually approachable for such a young Margaux.’
Château Palmer2005
97ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The palate is medium-bodied and intense, but it is not overwhelming, a
Margaux that is galvanized with a firm backbone thereby ensuring this will age over the long term. The symmetry here
is enthralling - a 2005 that is destined for greatness.’
CHATEAU PONTET-CANETProprietor Alfred Tesseron produces all his wines by wholly organic methods, a rarity in Bordeaux. A superstar wine from a property that borders Mouton Rothschild, it is outperforming its historic reputation by perhaps the greatest degree in the whole of Bordeaux.
Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2000 €215.00
ST JULIENCHATEAU BEYCHEVELLEAccording to legend, the name Beychevelle came from the Gascon ‘bêcha vêla’, meaning ‘lower the sails’. This was a reference to the fact that ships passing by the château lowered their sails in deference and allegiance to Admiral Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette, the property’s first owner under Henri III. To this day, Beychevelle has the prettiest and most dramatic impact on the riverbank of the Gironde estuary.
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 1995 €92.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2003 €199.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2005 €209.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2009 €185.00
CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOUThe name of this estate comes from the former owner, Mr. Ducru, and a description of the land it comprises: 26beau caillou literally means 26beautiful pebble. Pebbles and small stones permit good drainage of the soil, and their presence in the soils of the Médoc contributes hugely to the quality of the wines.
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 1998 €175.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €298.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €179.00
CHATEAU GLORIAChâteau Gloria was not around in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux Châteaux, and was therefore not graded. Whilst no one can really say what level it might have been awarded, most commentators agree that Gloria offers tremendous value for money, and a great example of the St Julien style.
Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2000 €99.00
Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2004 €91.00
Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2011 €80.00
Food pairing suggestion Fantastic with steak pie or stewed ox cheek.
CHATEAU TALBOTThe wines of Château Talbot - named after John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury - are consistent and well balanced, showing ripe, luscious Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and cedar wood, typical of St Julien.
Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2005 €155.00
Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2009 €129.00
MARGAUXChâteau Pontac Lynch Cru Bourgeois 2012/13 €38.00
CHATEAU GISCOURSThe high percentage of Merlot in the blend accounts for the wine’s depth and richness of flavour as well as its approachability in youth. A classic Margaux name, now fully revitalised and back to fulfilling its colossal potential.
Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2005 €149.00
Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2010 €120.00
Food pairing suggestion Try with Japanese style steak dishes.
CHATEAU KIRWANMark Kirwan of Galway in Ireland gave his name to this Château back in the 18th century. The property’s 40 hectares of vineyards have changed little in size and location since the 1855 classification. With heavy investment since the early 1990s, this Château has been totally revitalised and is passing through something of a golden age.
Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 1998 €99.00
Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2000 €135.00
Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2005 €139.00
CHATEAU MARGAUXPossibly the most regal of Bordeaux’s château buildings, Margaux is a byword for family-owned quality, panache and style. The softest and most approachable of the First Growth Châteaux, Margaux is a rounded, delicious wine that nevertheless reveals layer upon layer of spice, vanilla, smoke, fruit, coffee and cedar complexity.
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1986 €769.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1995 €775.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2005 €1,198.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2009 €1,149.00
Food pairing suggestion Roast partridge with gratin dauphenoise or hard sheeps cheese.
CHATEAU PALMERBoasting one of the most impressive château buildings in the Médoc (which alas has never been lived in), Palmer is widely regarded as the greatest Third Growth property and is more than occasionally believed to have produced the wine of the vintage, not just in Margaux, but in the whole of the region.
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 1990 €390.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 1995 €298.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 2005 €495.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 2010 €490.00
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Château Prieuré-Lichine
2009
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The soft, sexy 2009 exhibits a dense plum/purple color along with a big, sweet bouquet of raspberries, black cherries, black currants, smoke and forest floor. Opulent and round with
an attractive viscosity as well as outstanding purity, depth and length.’
Château Haut Brion2005
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘With its elegance and finesse, it is not as powerful as La Mission, but the nobility and complexity of the
aromatics, incredible fragrance (subtle smoke and blue, red, and black fruits)
that persists in the glass, full-bodied mouthfeel (though very light and
delicate on its feet), and incredible length characterize this great Haut-
Brion.’
Château Pape Clément
2005
99ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Pape Clement’s 2005 has an opaque purple color and smoky barbecue and chocolaty notes intermixed with cassis
and blackberries. There is also some underlying minerality in this full-bodied,
super-concentrated wine, which has wonderfully sweet, well-integrated
tannins.’
Château L’Eglise-Clinet
2000
97ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It has a level of purity that one can only describe as profound, scents of black cherry, cassis, cedar and black truffle unfolding with each passing moment in the glass. The palate has exquisite
balance with salinity that gets the saliva flowing. There is a seam of spiciness,
black pepper and rosemary that coat the mouth, but the overall style at the
moment is linear and focused.’
Château La Fleur-Petrus
2000
93+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘A deep plum/ruby color is followed by aromas of mocha, kirsch liqueur,
loamy soil, spice box, and licorice. It is an opulent, medium to full-bodied, big,
substantial yet elegant, precise Pomerol displaying beautiful purity.’
Château Gazin2005
96+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘This wine is locked and loaded, with an inky plum/purple color, stunning concentration, a boatload of tannin,
and unlimited upside potential. Sweet cassis, plum, vanilla and truffle notes are followed by a dense, deep,
profound wine with blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, high extraction, and a
multi-layered texture.’
CHATEAU PRIEURE-LICHINEMade famous by the wine writer Alexis Lichine and still carrying his name, this property went from a neglected 11ha plot in the 1950s (albeit with much history and a good classification) to the stellar 70ha vineyard it is today. The wines are soft, supple and rich with varietal character and a great sense of Margaux.
Château Prieuré-Lichine 4ème Cru Classé 2000 €128.00
Château Prieuré-Lichine 4ème Cru Classé 2009 €100.00
GRAVES & PESSAC-LEOGNANCHATEAU DE FIEUZALDe Fieuzal’s red is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominated Pessac-Léognan of huge poise and finesse. This small property, owned by an Irish philanthropist, produces wines (both red and white) that punch considerably above their weight.
Château de Fieuzal Grand Cru Classé 2009 €80.00
Food pairing suggestion Slow cooked beef stew in red wine with potato purée.
CHATEAU HAUT BRIONHaut Brion was the first wine estate to start bottling its own wine in the early 17th century, rather than selling in bulk to négociants, and it consequently gained in fame and value thanks in particular to claret lovers in London. It is therefore considered the forefather of the great Bordeaux growths. Naturally it was placed at the top of the famous 1855 Médoc Classification. “While I have always admired Haut-Brion, now I am addicted to its perfume and complexity.”Robert Parker
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé €890.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé €585.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé €560.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé €1,089.00
CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENTOwned by the indomitable Bernard Magrez and under the oenological guidance of vinous magician Michel Rolland, Château Pape Clément is now making some extraordinarily brilliant wines. The Château is enjoying a dramatic rise in popularity in consequence.
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 1995 €149.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 2005 €255.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 2011 €149.00
POMEROLChâteau Mazeyres 2008 €35.00
Château Mazeyres 2012/14 €40.00
Vieux Château Certan 1999 €190.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with blanquette de veau.
DOMAINE DE L’EGLISEThis Pomerol estate produces wines of great style and character, and offers wonderful value. 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc makes for the definitive Pomerol style of blackcurrant and blackberry mingled with the toasty aroma of new oak.
Domaine de l’Eglise 2006 €65.00
Domaine de l’Eglise 2009 €68.00
Domaine de l’Eglise 2010 €64.00
CHATEAU L’EGLISE-CLINETThis small 5.5 hectare vineyard has been in the hands of the same family for over a century. Thanks to his vines averaging 40 years old, Denis Durantou makes wines that fully express the complexity of this exceptional clay-gravel terroir.
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 1995 €245.00
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 2000 €490.00
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 2004 €190.00
Food pairing suggestion Tournedos Rossini - steak with fois gras and black truffles.
CHATEAU LA FLEUR-PETRUSThis charming estate is located between Pétrus and Château La Fleur, and delivers all the pedigree and quality that this enviable position suggests. Hardly surprising as, like Trotanoy, it is owned and managed by the supremely talented Christian Moueix.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1998 €398.00
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1999 €295.00
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2000 €395.00
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2005 €390.00
CHATEAU GAZINNeighbouring Pétrus and Evangile, Gazin offers great value for such a well situated Pomerol. The label reflects the fact that the property was originally a farm belonging to the Knights Hospitaliers of St John in the Middle Ages.
Château Gazin 2005 €210.00
Château Gazin 2010 €175.00
Food pairing suggestion Roast duck or even Chinese style duck pancakes.
CHATEAU NENINOwned by the proprietors of St Julien’s superstar Léoville Las Cases, and featuring a rather high percentage of Cabernet Franc for a Pomerol estate, this is the most left bank-like of the wines from the commune.
Château Nénin 2003 €105.00
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FRANCE RED BORDEAUXFRANCE RED BORDEAUX 10 -14 day delivery
Château Pétrus2000
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Extremely full-bodied, with great fruit purity, an unmistakable note of
underbrush, black truffle, intense black cherries, licorice, and mulberry, the wine seems to show no evidence of
oak whatsoever. It has a sumptuous, unctuous texture, plenty of tannin, but
also vibrancy and brightness.’
Château Ausone1995
96ptsThe Wine Spectator
‘Flower and berry character, with hints of clove and black pepper. Full-bodied
and very rich, with decadent flavors. Oozes with ripe fruit. Goes on and on.
Fabulous.’
Château Cheval Blanc2010
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Dense purple in color, and a bigger, richer wine than usual, this is one
Cheval Blanc that will probably need a decade of cellaring. I like the description from the estate’s
administrator, Pierre Lurton, who said it tasted like “liquid cashmere,” a perfect
expression, despite the wine’s structure and intensity.’
Château La Couspaude
2000
92ptsThe Wine Spectator
‘Serious wine. Loads of chocolate, raspberry and cherry character. Full-
bodied, with lots of vanilla and reduced raspberry flavors. Long and caressing.
Modern and exciting. Best Couspaude I have ever tasted.’
Château Figeac2009
96ptsThe Wine Spectator
‘Distinctive, with atypical (for St.-Emilion) force and drive to the black currant, roasted cedar and maduro
tobacco flavors, which are supported by a dense, loam-tinged structure. Terrific
roasted espresso, ganache and fig paste notes wait in reserve. Very muscular,
but with the cut for balance.’
CHATEAU LA COUSPAUDELa Couspaude is one of the most famous ‘garagiste’ properties in St Emilion, although in this case the wine is made at a château and not in a garage! The production is tiny, and the awards are coming thick and fast - this is truly a wine estate in the ascendancy offering wonderful examples of concentrated, Merlot dominated wines.
Château La Couspaude Grand Cru Classé 2000 €120.00
Château La Couspaude Grand Cru Classé 2005 €126.00
CHATEAU FIGEACSituated, like Cheval Blanc, on the gravel soils of the west of the region, Figeac uses around 70% Cabernet in its wine, making it the most Médoc-like of the right bank properties. A typographically exquisite label and classic winemaking also mark out this fine estate.
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2000 €295.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2005 €310.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2009 €325.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2011 €195.00
Château Nénin 2004 €70.00
PETRUSProbably the greatest and certainly the most famous red wine in all of Bordeaux, and perhaps the world. Because of their extraordinarily rigorous selection (sometimes they only use 50% of the crop), Pétrus consistently make the best possible wine every vintage. This impacts on the quantity produced each year (between 1000 and 3000 cases only) but maintains the wine’s legendary reputation.
Pétrus 2000 €4,690.00
Pétrus 2003 €2,990.00
Pétrus 2011 €2,975.00
Pétrus 2012 €3,175.00
ST EMILIONChâteau Belregard-Figeac Grand Cru 2009 €31.00
Château Fombrauge Grand Cru Classé 2010 €48.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with steak or cheese based pasta dishes.
CHATEAU ANGELUSChâteau Angélus was officially recognized as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1996. It has consistently delivered superb wines ever since. Powerful and massive, it has concentrated blackcurrant, redcurrant and leather on the palate given structure by firm tannins which soften with time. As with almost all St Emilion wines, this is made principally from Merlot.
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1998 €390.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2005 €595.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2010 €499.00
CHATEAU AUSONEAusone is one of St Emilion’s finest properties, and its breeding and pedigree stand out with every vintage. Whilst the rarity and price means that Ausone will only ever be available to a select few, the quality ensures that those who do invest will not be disappointed.
Château Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1990 €790.00
Château Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1995 €860.00
Château Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1998 €990.00
Château Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2005 €1,290.00
CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANCWhat really sets Cheval Blanc apart is its unusual mixture of grape varieties planted as a result of its position on the gravel outcrop that dominates St Emilion. The main grape is Cabernet Franc, augmented by the more expected Merlot and only a minuscule amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. The origin of the White Horse name is lost in time.
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1996 €698.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2003 €689.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2010 €1,295.00
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FRANCE RHÔNE
NORTHERN RHÔNECOTE-ROTIEETIENNE GUIGALFounded by Etienne Guigal in the 1940s, and now run by his son Marcel, there is little variance from the belief that Guigal is the greatest producer of Côte-Rôtie of all.
“In the past 20 years I have spent visiting wineries and vignerons, I have never seen a producer so fanatical about quality as Marcel Guigal.”Robert Parker
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne E. Guigal 2003 €645.00
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline E. Guigal 2006 €245.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2009 €520.00
CROZES-HERMITAGECrozes-Hermitage Les Hauts Granites J. Boutin 2015 €22.00
SOUTHERN RHONECOTES DU RHONECôtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Tradition Domaine de Mourchon 2014 €17.00
GIGONDASGigondas M. Chapoutier 2015 €28.00
Food pairing suggestion Try with beef stroganoff or spare ribs.
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPEChâteauneuf-du-Pape Château Mont-Redon 2007 €43.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with slow cooked pork or lamb.
SOUTHERN FRANCE - REDLANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLONDomaine la Gravette Rouge IGP Pays d’Oc 2013 €5.50
Hegarty No. 1 Minervois 2011 €23.00
RHONE
Gigondas
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Avignon
SOUTHERNRHONE
NORTHERNRHONE
Côte-Rôtie
St-Joseph
Cornas
Crozes-HermitageHermitage
FRANCE
The northern Rhône contains some of the oldest vineyards in France producing elegant wines
made from Syrah which are both powerful and have the capacity to age. Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie
are the stars of the north, needing at least a decade to show at their best. St Joseph and Cornas
produce more accessible examples whilst Crozes-Hermitage offers great value for money.
The valley floor opens out in the southern Rhône, with vines planted low to the ground in goblet
formation to protect them from the strong mistral winds. The soils here are made up of round stones
from the ancient river bed, which retain the warmth of the day, helping to fully ripen the grapes of
the heat-loving Grenache. The best wine villages of the Côtes du Rhône have been given their
own appellation such as Gigondas and the well-known Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Following the Rhône River from north to south, this southern
French wine region is 250 km in length with
200 communes producing wine in a wide range of styles.
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal
2009
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2009 Cote Rotie la Turque is a flamboyant and sexy Cote Rotie that’s
loaded with notions of smoked meats, blackberries, blackcurrants, beef blood
and espresso roast. Thick, unctuous, hugely concentrated and long, it’s a
heavenly wine.’
Gigondas M.Chapoutier
2015
90-92ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The Grenache-dominated 2015 Gigondas reveals a healthy ruby/purple
color and a beautiful spice-driven bouquet of sweet red and black fruits,
dried flowers and incense. It’s incredibly elegant, has medium to full-bodied
richness, sweet tannin and a great finish.’
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Mont-
Redon2007
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Mont Redon made a full-bodied, supple, beautifully pure 2007
Chateauneuf du Pape. Giving up lots of spice, dried cranberries, raspberries, garrigue and hints of flowers, it has lots
of sweet fruit on the palate, no hard edges and polished tannin.’
3534to order, call +34 971 870 640 / +34 630 355 974email: [email protected]
ITALY
Home to more than 2000 grape varieties and some of the oldest wine
regions in the world, Italy produces more wine than any other country with the 2016
harvest reaching 48.8 million hectolitres. Italy has over 1 million vineyards under
cultivation, producing wines from almost every region, renowned worldwide for their
broad variety.
Each region has its own style
with the most significant in terms of
both quantity and quality being Piedmont,
Tuscany and Veneto.
Italy’s best-known grapes are
Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio,
Barbera and Montepulciano alongside
international varietals, in particular
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
GERMANYWehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Dr Loosen Mosel 2014/15 €23.00
Food pairing suggestion Try with baked fish in a cream or butter sauce or serve as an aperitif with charcuterie.
AUSTRIAGrüner Veltliner Löss Jurtschitsch Kamptal 2015 €18.00
GERMANY & AUSTRIA
Germany has 102,000 hectares under vine and is the tenth largest wine producer in the world. Home to the world’s greatest Rieslings, white grapes make up 65% of all plantings.
The cool climate produces wines with incredible precision and focused fruit flavours balanced by finely tuned acidity.
Austrian wine recently came into its own following a wine scandal in 1985 which led to a complete
restructuring of the industry, making Austria one of the top countries in the world for production
standards. The wines display great elegance and acidity with delicate aromatics.
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Dr Loosen
2015
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2015 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett is clear and flinty on the nose
and delivers the typical ripe, lush and sensual fruit aromas of this famous
grand cru. Piquant and racy, but also lush and juicy on the palate, this is a
pure, fine and elegant but pretty sweet Kabinett.’
Grüner Veltliner Löss Jurtschitsch
2015
90ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘Savory yeastiness joins lemon zestiness and draws a peppery line from start to
finish on this refreshing but lightweight wine. Flavors make you want to keep sipping to get to the bottom of these
spicy nuances.’
3736to order, call +34 971 870 640 / +34 630 355 974email: [email protected]
ITALY WHITEPIEDMONTGavi White Label La Scolca 2014/16 €15.00
Gavi dei Gavi Black Label La Scolca 2015/16 €34.00
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo Gaja 2013 €299.00
TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGEPorer Pinot Grigio Alois Lageder 2014/15 €24.00
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita 2015/16 €13.50
Sanct Valentin Chardonnay St Michael Eppan 2012 €31.00
TUSCANYSan Angelo Pinot Grigio Banfi 2016 €19.00
Vistamare Ca’ Marcanda Angelo Gaja 2015/16 €45.00
ITALY REDPIEDMONTLANGHEDarmagi Gaja Angelo Gaja 1999 €275.00
Darmagi Gaja Angelo Gaja 2004 €249.00
Sito Moresco Angelo Gaja 2012/13 €50.00
ALBABarbera d’Alba Fiorenza Paolo Manzone 2011 €18.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with meat ragu, or dishes including fresh Burrata or Feta cheese.
PIEDMONTLocated in the north west of Italy, Piedmont has a continental
climate influenced by its proximity to both the Alps and the
Ligurian Apennines. Since Roman times, Piedmont has been
considered the fine wine capital of Italy and has the country’s
highest proportion of DOC and DOCG wines even though it only
accounts for 7% of its production.
Gavi DOCG is Piedmont’s best-known dry white wine made from
the Cortese grape grown around the town of Gavi itself. Whites
are also made from the indigenous Roero near the town of Arneis.
Nebbiolo is the king of red wine grapes in Piedmont and is
planted on all of the best sites. Nebbiolo, the variety behind
Barbaresco and Barolo, produces wines with pronounced aromas
of tar, roses and truffles which age fantastically needing at least
ten years before they come into their own.
Barbera and Dolcetto are grown around the towns of Asti and
Alba producing easier drinking styles that are more accessible
from a younger age.
BARBARESCOA third of the size of
neighbouring Barolo, and
50 years younger, Barbaresco
is renowned for producing
some of Italy’s finest wines.
Thanks largely to the efforts of
Angelo Gaja, the region has been
recognised for its real potential and it was
granted DOCG status is 1980.
BAROLOBarolo DOC was founded in 1966
and upgraded to DOCG status in
1980, which seems appropriate
given that this is not only Italy’s
most famous wine region, but is
also widely regarded to be its best.
Reds are made from 100% Nebbiolo
which capitalises on the long, warm
summers and the unique terroir, with
each village sitting upon its own hill
surrounded by vineyards.
Venice
ROME
Sicily
Tuscany
Piedmont
BarbarescoBarolo
Veneto
Umbria
PugliaCampaniaNaples
Lombardy
Sardinia
Liguria
Alto AdigeFriuli-Venezia Giulia
TUSCANY Italy’s oldest wine region, Tuscany is also its 5th largest
producing the third highest amount of DOC/DOCG
quality wines despite only producing around 6% of the
country’s volume of wine. This is largely due to the region’s
poor soils which encourage producers to grow small yields
of high quality grapes.
Tuscany has a unique terrain with more than two thirds of
it being hilly which benefits the predominant grape variety,
Sangiovese, as it needs direct sunlight to ripen fully. Two of
Italy’s most famous wines are found in Tuscany – Chianti and
Brunello di Montalcino.
SUPER TUSCANThe term ‘Super Tuscan’ first emerged in the 1970s to describe
a new wave of wine being made outside of DOC/DOCG
regulations to a very high quality, and commanding high prices
to match. Many of these wines achieved a cult following and
as a result, the Italian classification system was
changed to give these DOC or DOCG
status. Some producers still prefer to
use IGP Toscana.
10 -14 day deliveryITALY ITALY WHITE
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo
Gaja2013
93ptsVinous
‘Lemon peel, white pepper, pear and white peach notes abound in a
beautifully layered, vibrant Chardonnay from Gaja. ‘
Porer Pinot Grigio Alois Lageder
2014
89ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘Partly fermented in oak casks, this linear white offers aromas of white
flower, pear, crushed rock and a delicate whiff of oak-driven spice. The
elegant palate offers creamy yellow apple, vanilla and mineral alongside
fresh acidity.’
Darmagi Gaja Angelo Gaja1999
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 1999 Darmagi is the finest since the duo made in 1988 and 1989. A deep,
inky ruby with black berry fruit, light herbs, and sweet oak.’
3938to order, call +34 971 870 640 / +34 630 355 974email: [email protected]
BARBARESCOBarbaresco Prunotto 2010/12 €40.00
ANGELO GAJA Responsible for revolutionising the Italian wine industry, Angelo Gaja is a name that commands a great deal of respect in the wine world. Now running this winemaking dynasty alongside his daughter Gaia, the Gaja family continue to produce arguably Italy’s most iconic wines.The range encompasses wines that define Barbaresco, as well as properties and vineyards in Barolo, Maremma and Montalcino. “Getting to the top in any field is hard. Staying at the top is even harder. For all of the praise Angelo Gaja and his family have received over the years, they have earned and deserve every bit of it.”Robert Parker
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2003 €265.00
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2008 €285.00
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2011 €245.00
Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 2006 €395.00
Barbaresco Sorì Tildìn Angelo Gaja 1998 €390.00
Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 2013 €475.00
BAROLOBarolo Serralunga Paolo Manzone 2012 €45.00
ANGELO GAJABarolo Dagromis Angelo Gaja 2010/11 €76.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 1995 €289.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2001 €320.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2008 €295.00
ALTO ADIGEPinot Nero Franz Haas 2012 €30.00
Food pairing suggestion Miso soup with pork and vegetables.
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIAPodere dei Blumeri Schiopetto 2006/7 €28.00
VENETOValpolicella Classico Villa Novare Bertani 2013 €20.00
Amarone della Valpolicella Vigna Garzon Pieropan 2013 €69.00
Food pairing suggestion Try with the classic pairing of risotto all’amarone or with aged parmeggiano regiano.
TUSCANYCHIANTIChianti Classico Badia a Passignano Antinori Gran Selezione 2010 €48.00
Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli Gran Selezione 2011/13 €47.00
BRUNELLO DI MONALCINOBrunello di Montalcino Banfi 2009/12 €45.00
Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all’Oro Banfi 2007/10 €124.00
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANOVino Nobile di Montepulciano la Braccesca Antinori 2011/13 €25.00
SUPER TUSCANCASTELLO FONTERUTOLISiepi Fonterutoli 2005 €98.00
Siepi Fonterutoli 2008 €98.00
TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIAWith its famous vineyards on gentle hills sloping down to the sea, Ornellaia sits at the heart ofBolgheri and produces world-class Bordeaux-inspired blends consisting principally of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. From the flagship wine Ornellaia to the estates second wine Serre Nuove and its smaller brother Le Volte, this is a range of wines of impeccable breeding, finesse, quality and style.
Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2012 €23.00
Ornellaia 1996 €255.00
Ornellaia 2003 €295.00
Ornellaia 2008 €290.00
Ornellaia 2009 €295.00
Ornellaia 2012 €259.00
MASSETOOne of Italy’s most sought after and rarest wines, Masseto is made from a mosaic of small individual plots of Merlot planted over 7ha on the Masseto hill overlooking the Mediterranean. Each of these plots is treated and vinified seperately by the passionate and dedicated team who take meticulous care to produce this iconic wine. The result is a wine with great complexity and balance hugely popular among wine aficionados around the world.
Masseto 1995 €790.00
Masseto 1997 €875.00
Masseto 2002 €595.00
Masseto 2004 €790.00
Masseto 2007 €750.00
Masseto 2011 €780.00
10 -14 day deliveryITALY RED ITALY RED
Barbaresco Prunotto2012
90ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘This opens with earthy aromas of underbrush, game, scorched earth,
sweat and ripe dark fruit. The chewy palate delivers juicy wild cherry, star
anise and grilled herb framed in solid tannins.’
Barbaresco Sorí Tildin Angelo Gaja
2013
95+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Chocolate, coffee, smoke, licorice, and tobacco characteristics are found in the
complex, deep purple-colored 1998 Sori Tildin. It exhibits abundant aromatic
fireworks, fabulous fruit concentration, a layered opulence, more intensity, glycerin, and depth than the Costa
Russi, and a spectacularly long finish.’
Podere dei Blumeri Schiopetto
2006
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2006 Podere dei Blumeri Rosso is a big, opulent wine loaded with succulent
dark blackberries, blueberries, wild herbs and French oak. This wine
possesses terrific depth and richness in a full-bodied, dense style.’
Chianti Classico Castello di
Fonterutoli2012
92ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘You’ll find aromas of French oak, blackberry, exotic spice, menthol and a whiff of crushed violet on this glossy
red. The palate shows both structure and finesse, offering juicy black cherry,
vanilla, licorice and mocha framed in fine-grained tannins.’
Ornellaia2008
97ptsVinous
‘The 2008 Ornellaia continues to blossom in the bottle. Dark cherries,
chocolate, espresso, blackberries and mocha are just some of the many notes
that explode from the glass. A rich tapestry of licorice, tar and camphor
notes develop in the glass, adding considerable complexity.’
Masseto2004
100ptsVinous
‘Incredibly silky, bright and polished, with captivating aromatics, nuanced red cherry fruit and stunning overall
balance. The mid-weight, gracious style bears some resemblance to the 2010.’
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TENUTA SAN GUIDOThis is the winery that coined the phrase ‘Super Tuscan’ producing Cabernet blends in the 1920s due to the Marchesi’s love for Bordeaux wines. Originally only able to call these wines IGT it is a testament to the quality of Sassicaia that the Bolgheri DOC was created specifically for it. Guidalberto is the second wine of this incredible winery. “Unquestionably one of the most compelling and dramatic Cabernet Sauvignons I have ever tasted, it continues to go from strength to strength.”Robert Parker
Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2012/13 €56.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1999 €345.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2004 €345.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2009 €270.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2011 €245.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 2013 €239.00
SOLENGOSolengo is the Tuscan world for ‘lone wild boar’ reflecting perhaps the ability of this Super Tuscan to stand apart from the crowd. A relatively new project for Argiano,Solengo was started by the late renowned oeneologist Giacomo Tachis and now continues to be the work of the very talented Argiano team. This is a wine that demonstrates the perfect match between Tuscan soil and the French grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Syrah.
Solengo Argiano 1997 €189.00
Solengo Argiano 1998 €144.00
Food pairing suggestion Ideal with red meats and strong flavoured cheeses.
SOLAIASolaia (derived from the Italian word meaning the sun) was first produced in 1978 from a parcel of Cabernet within the Tignanello vineyard that was deemed to be of such high quality that the Marchesi decided to vinify it seperately. Since then the quantity has increased from the original 3,600 bottles and the Solaia vineyard now consists of 20ha. Solaia is only produced in the best vintages and truely reflects its terroir. An elegant and captivating wine from the Antinori stable.
Solaia Antinori Toscana 1995 €290.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2001 €330.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2008 €290.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2010 €360.00
TIGNANELLOAntinori’s flagship wine, Tignanello, was the first wine in Tuscany to blend the local Sangiovese with non-traditional varieties, and became one of the focal points of the Tuscan revolution that occurred over the latter part of the 20th century. A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in small oak barriques, this classic Super-Tuscan combines Chianti-like suppleness with Bordeaux-esque style.
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 1997 €259.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2001 €245.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2007 €175.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2008 €136.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2009 €160.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2012 €146.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2013 €130.00
ITALY
Spain is the third largest producer of wines in the world with over a million acres under vine, more than any other country. Given the diversity of the country’s landscape and climates, and the fact that Spain is home to 60 regional DOs, it’s hardly surprising that it produces wines in a variety of styles.
From the fresh whites made from Albariño in Rías Baixas to top end
reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, there is a huge amount of exciting
wine available, offering fantastic value for money.
RIOJASpain’s most famous wine region, Rioja is situated in the north of the country
just south of the Cantabrian Mountains. The wines are normally a blend of grapes,
the majority being Tempranillo with some Garnacha and Graciano.
Traditional style Rioja is distinguished by long periods of barrel ageing, whereas the
modern style favours the fruit and freshness of Tempranillo. Rioja is only ever released
onto the market when it is ready to drink and as such, offers incredible value for money.
SPAIN
Rías Baixas
Madrid
Rioja
Ribera del Duero
Toro
Campo de Borja
Pago Campo de la GuardiaMallorca
Rueda
Alicante
Priorato
Cataluña
Navarra
10 -14 day delivery
SassicaiaTenuta San Guido
2009
97+ptsVinous
‘Pure, perfumed aromas of blackberry, cassis, lead pencil, violet and minerals,
complicated by a superripe note of crushed raspberry. Extremely primary
and pure, offering sharply defined cassis, violet and mineral flavors of
great class.’
Solengo Argiano1997
91+ptsVinous
‘Full, deep ruby. Spicy blackberry and cassis nose shows a roasted
torrefaction aspect. Lush, dense and quite primary; generous, full and deep.
An exotic hint of mint brightens the dark berry flavors. Finishes very long and
ripely tannic.’
Tignanello Antinori2013
95+ptsVinous
‘The 2013 Tignanello is a real knock-out. Rich and intense, but also linear in style, the 2013 is endowed with superb
energy from start to finish.’
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Coto de Gomariz The Flower and the Bee
Treixadura2016
Julian Chivite Chardonnay 125
Aniversario2006
Bodega Villa Nova Val de Nora
2015
Albariño Pazo Barrantes La
Comtesse2013
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The dominant aromas are grassy and very fresh, balanced, subtle and
complex. The palate shows a brilliant combination of volume and freshness
that make it very satisfying without being heavy, lifted by the acidity.’
Muga Bianco Fermentado en
Barrica2015
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The white 2015 Muga Blanco Fermentado en Barrica mixes the
classic white Rioja grapes, mostly Viura with some Malvasía Riojana and small
percentages of diverse varieties. It has a ripe nose of yellow fruit, sourced from a healthy vintage that produced powerful
wines.’
Bodegas de Herederos de
Marques de Riscal2015
88ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Balsamic and mealy, with hints of smoke and an herbal twist reminiscent
of pine needles. The palate shows balance and a soft texture, with some
oak flavors in the finish.’
WHITEALICANTEENRIQUE MENDOZAE.M.Chardonnay Alicante 2016 €9.90
E.M.Chardonnay Fermentado en Barrica Alicante 2014 €12.50
COTO DE GOMARIZThis family-owned winery, created in 1978, uses modern technology combined with traditional techniques, and is one of the most reliable producers in Galicia.
The Flower and the Bee Treixadura Ourense 2016 €9.50
Ailalá Ourense 2016 €10.00
Gomariz X Albariño Ourense 2015 €15.00
CATALUNATORRESFrom the heart of Cataluña, the wines from Torres are justifiably famous the world over.
Fransola Sauvignon Blanc Calaluña 2015 €28.00
Milmanda Chardonnay Conca de Barberà 2014 €55.00
NAVARRAJULIAN CHIVITEChivite produces this fresh and lively unoaked Chardonnay to be enjoyed in its youth. Always great value, it features attractive peach, apple and melon aromas and flavours.
Julian Chivite Chardonnay 125 Aniversario Navarra 2006 €59.00
Gran Feudo Chardonnay Navarra 2014 €10.00
RIAS BAIXASADEGAS VALTEAValtea Albariño Pontevedra 2014 /15 €11.50
BODEGAS FILLABOAFillaboa’s estate vineyards provide the fruit for this spot-on Albario, which is full of the bright grapefruit flavours and seashell minerality that make the variety so appealing.
Albariño Galicia 2016 €14.00
BODEGA VINA NORAGrown right on the Atlantic coast, these wines have whistle-clean freshness and purity of fruit.
Val de Nora Condado do Tea 2015 €9.00
Nora Albariño Condado do Tea 2015 €15.00
Nora da Neve Albariño Condado do Tea 2015 €28.00
MAR DE FRADESThe Valley of Salnés, one of the four sub-areas of Rías Baixas, is the oldest for the wonderful Albariño variety.
Albariño Mar de Frades Val do Salnés 2015 €19.00
Albariño Mar de Frades Finca Valiñas Val do Salnés 2015 €29.00
PAZO BARRANTESPazo Barrantes is an estate in Rías Baixas owned by noted Rioja producer, Marqués de Murrieta. Their Albariño wines are fragrant whites that spend several months on their lees. Aromas and flavours of jasmine, lemon, and tropical notes are apparent.
Albariño Pazo Barrantes Galicia 2015 €18.00
Albariño Pazo Barrantes La Comtesse Galicia 2013 €35.00
PAZO DE SENORANSRegularly winning the award for producing the best white wine in Spain, and widely regarded as one of Spain’s finest producers, Pazo de Señorans is the leading producer in Rías Baixas. Established in 1989, this family run business has been instrumental in the creation of the Rías Baixas DO.
Pazo de Señorans Albariño Val do Salnés 2015 €17.00
TERRAS GAUDABlanco Albariño, Loureiro & Caiño Galicia 2015 €16.00
RIOJALUIS CANASBlanco Fermentado en Barrica Rioja Alavesa 2015/16 €12.00
MUGABlanco Fermentado en Barrica Haro Rioja 2015/16 €12.00
RUEDABELONDRADE Y LURTON“In my opinion, this is one of the two greatest dry whites being made in Spain.”Robert Parker
Oak Aged Verdejo Valladolid 2014/15 €35.00
BODEGAS DE HEREDEROS DE MARQUES DE RISCALA wonderful development for this classic Rioja producer. White wines of grace and style.
Verdejo Montico 2016 €11.00
Sauvignon Blanc Montico 2016 €12.00
Limousin Montico 2015 €16.00
BODEGAS JOSE PARIENTEThe third generation of the Pariente family now crafts exquisite wines from Verdejo.
José Pariente Verdejo Valladolid 2016 €11.00
José Pariente Sauvignon Blanc Valladolid 2016 €12.00
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Viñedos de Nieva Pie Franco
2015
92ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘This old-vines beauty from one of Rueda’s top producers offers pure and
inviting aromas of fresh apple, citrus and mineral. It tastes of lemon-lime and
green apple, while a mineral quality carries onto the fresh and zesty finish.
Drink now.’
Ossian2013
92+The Wine Advocate
‘It has a creamy nose with a mixture of freshly cut grass and orange peel, quite
Verdejo, feeling fresh and young. The palate is very balanced and fresh with
good acidity, almost citric, pure and delineated with nicely-integrated oak.’
Pago de Vallegarcia Miriade Viognier
2015
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The nose has all the exotic notes of the variety, with peach and apricot notes,
some floral undertones. There are flavors of white and yellow fruits and
the classical slightly bitter finish.’
Macia Batle Blanc de Blancs
2016
Miguel Gelabert Chardonnay Roure
2015
BODEGAS NAIAEulogio Calleja, a highly experienced oenologist with an intimate knowledge of the viticultural potential of this region, is in charge of Bodegas Naia’s range of wines.
K-Naia Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc Valladolid 2016 €8.00
Naia Verdejo Valladolid 2016 €11.00
Náiades Oak Aged Verdejo Valladolid 2010 €26.00
VINEDOS DE NIEVAA classic producer of Verdejo in Rueda. ‘Pie Franco’ refers to a single vineyard rather than any culinary reference to former dictators.
Verdejo Segovia 2016 €7.00
Sauvignon Blanc Segovia 2016 €8.00
Pie Franco Segovia 2015 €12.50
VT CASTILLA Y LEONOSSIAN160 year old ungrafted Verdejo vines produce fruit of great intensity. Cultivation is completely organic and the winemaking involves 100% wild yeast fermentation. Only French oak is used for maturing the wine.
Ossian Segovia 2013 €28.00
VT CASTILLAPAGO DE VALLEGARCIAMiriade Viognier 2015/16 €16.00
Vallegarcia Viognier Oak Aged 2013/14 €22.00
PAGO CAMPO DE LA GUARDIAMARTUEChardonnay 2014 €10.00
MALLORCABINIGRAUBinigrau produces Nounat, a refreshing delicious blend of Chardonnay and Prensal, and a pure Chardonnay with creamy, peach flavours and good length.
Nounat Biniali 2016 €15.00
Chardonnay Biniali 2016 €22.00
JOSE LUIS FERRERCrisp, fresh white made from the Moll (Prensal) variety.
Dues Blanc Binissalem 2016 €10.00
Blanc de Blancs Binissalem 2016 €9.85
Veritas blanc Binissalem 2016 €15.75
MACIA BATLEMade from the indigenous variety Prensal Blanc, complemented with some Chardonnay and Muscat, known for its softness, its fruity aromas and freshness. The Prensal Blanc grape is one of the oldest and most characteristic of Mallorca and has a distinctive touch of fennel to complement its pear-like fruit flavours.
Blanc de Blancs Santa Maria 2016 €13.00
MALLORCA PLA I LLEVANTMIQUEL OLIVERA rare and excellent example of a dry wine made from Muscat. Intensely fruity and lipsmackingly delicious.
Blanc Muscat Sec Petra 2016 €8.80
MIQUEL GELABERTChardonnay Roure Manacor 2015 €28.00
MALLORCA VI DE LA TERRAVINYES MORTITXThe 16ha of vineyards which make up Mortitx are located at an altitude of 390m in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Dolç de Gel is an ice wine made from frozen Riesling and Moscatell grapes.
Blanc Escorca 2015 €13.00
Dolç de Gel (sweet) 37.5 cl Escorca 2012 €21.00
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Julian Chivite Colección 125
Reserva2006
92ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘This is a dark, fully formed and impressive wine, one that’s 70%
Tempranillo and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of
mineral, spice, orange zest, bacon and black plum are integrated and lead to
a lively palate with flavors of raspberry, plum and herbal essence. Long and
spunky on the finish.’
Martúe Syrah2009
87ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It has a boisterous, ripe, ostentatious bouquet with iodine-scented black
fruit. The palate is sweet and ripe on the entry with firm grip. Notes of
fruitcake, black currant, dark chocolate and tobacco inform the middle and
second half.’
Clos de l’Obac2008
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It reveals a deeper color along with an inviting bouquet of pain grille, mineral, Asian spices, incense, blackberry, and
plum. Round and smooth on the palate, this is a surprisingly forward effort that
can be approached now, although it should easily last through 2020.’
Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi
2013
96ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘2011 was not an easy act to follow as it produced what probably was the best
Dofí to date, yet the 2013 Finca Dofí is as good or even better! There are tannins, but the texture is completely different, more akin to a Barolo with earthiness that is coated by ripe fruit to create a
singular, unmistakable Priorat.’
Viña Pedrosa Reserva
2012
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Balanced with plenty of spicy notes from the oak and very classical with
elegant rusticity, character and poise. The palate is very balanced with some
lactic and dill-like flavors, fine acidity and soft tannins.’
Bodegas de la Horra Corimbo Reserva
2012
92ptsVinous
‘A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, incense and
vanilla, with a sexy floral overtone. Sweet, seamless and penetrating on
the palate, offering intense blackberry and cherry-vanilla flavors that are given
spine and sharpened by juicy acidity.’
SPAIN RED SPAIN RED
NAVARRAJULIAN CHIVITEOne of the best, and probably the most celebrated producer in Navarra, Chivite make classy wines of style and substance.
Colección 125 Reserva Navarra 2006 €30.00
CAMPO DE BORJABODEGAS ARAGONESASBodegas Aragonesas is the most famous name in Campo de Borja, in the hills around Zaragoza. Here the vineyards of old vines struggle to produce grapes against a backdrop of high altitude and an extremely arid climate. The consequence is incredible depth of flavours. The region has much history having produced wine since Roman times. Famously, the Borgia family who moved to Italy (and produced two Popes, amongst other claims to fame) originated in Borja, hence the name. These three red wines all capture the quality and heritage of the area.
Coto de Hayas Crianza Zaragoza 2014 €6.00
Coto de Hayas Reserva Zaragoza 2011 €9.50
Coto de Hayas Garnacha Centenaria Zaragoza 2014 €11.00
Coto de Hayas Fagus Zaragoza 2013 €26.00
PAGO CAMPO DE LA GUARDIABODEGAS MARTUEA Bordeaux blend of grape varieties aged briefly in oak barrels so as to soften the tannins and add some spiciness but not obscure the vibrant fruit. Soft and easy drinking wine.
Martúe Semi Crianza Toledo 2012 €10.00
Martúe Selección Especial Toledo 2011 €16.50
Martúe Syrah Toledo 2009 €19.50
PRIORATCLOS MOGADORFounded by famous French winemaker René Barbier (whose c.v. includes winemaking at Pétrus!), Clos Mogador is a fusion of Spanish grapes such as Garnacha and French classics like Cabernet and Syrah. It really demonstrates what Spain is capable of, and now competes with such vaunted names as Pingus and Vega Sicilia in all but price.
Clos Mogador Gratallops 2014 €65.00
CLOS DE L’OBACCosters del Siurana is one of the very finest producers in Priorat. Clos de l’Obac is the result of the diversity of altitude and orientation of the eight vineyards that produce the grapes, all of which are sited around the town of Gratallops.
Clos de l’Obac Tarragona 2005 €48.00
Clos de l’Obac Tarragona 2008 €50.00
LES COUSINS MARC Y ADRIAWith their artistic labels, featuring Marc and Adria the two cousins concerned, this property is a star of Priorat with super ripe, juicy wine.
Les Cousins l’Inconscient Tarragona - Reus 2015 €14.00
VITICULTORS MAS D’EN GILViticulturists Mas d’en Gil, run by the fourth generation of the Rovira Carbonell family in the wine business, has established itself as one of the leading DOC Priorat wineries in the market. Two limited production red wines that for the past ten years have sought to express the terroir and the complexity of this estate with more than 300 years of history.
Coma Vella Bellmunt del Priorat 2009 €30.00
ALVARO PALACIOSFinca Dofi Tarragona 2013/14 €80.00
RIBERA DEL DUEROAALTO BODEGAS Y VINEDOSAalto was founded in 1999 by Mariano García and Javier Zaccagnini with the aim of making a new wine, based on very old vineyards and Mariano’s expertise. After 10 years, the winery is considered a leader in Ribera del Duero and has obtained the highest reviews in many tastings. Top scores include three 98 point ratings from The Wine Advocate.
Aalto Valladolid 2014 €36.00
Aalto PS Valladolid 2014 €80.00
DOMINIO DE CAIREstablished by Juan Luis Cañas and Juan José Iribecampos (hence ‘Ca’ and ‘Ir‘), this is a new project in Ribera del Duero. Juan Luis and Juan José spent years searching out the perfect vineyard sites and have a holding of 70 hectares of low yielding old vines planted on very poor soils at 800-900m above sea level. Delicious and award winning wines.
Cair Burgos 2012 €22.00
Tierras de Cair Reserva Burgos 2011 €40.00
BODEGAS HERMANOS PEREZ PASCUASThe Pérez Pascuas brothers founded their namesake bodega in 1980 striving to produce top quality wines. Today, Bodegas Hermanos Pérez Pascuas is a well-established undertaking where two generations work hand in hand to achieve worldwide recognition.
Viña Pedrosa Cepa Gavilán Burgos 2013 €12.00
Viña Pedrosa Crianza Burgos 2013 €21.00
Viña Pedrosa Reserva Burgos 2012 €37.00
BODEGAS LA HORRAWines made by Agustín Santolaya, and established by the people behind Rioja’s Bodegas Roda, La Horra is a new kid on the block in Ribera, but already making significant waves with wines of great precision, class and depth.
Corimbo Reserva Burgos 2012 €21.00
Corimbo I Reserva Burgos 2011 €42.00
BODEGAS NEONeo is the brainchild of Isaac Fernandez and is gathering awards for its innovative style. The initial vintages were made from purchased grapes that had been farmed by the winery from 50 year and older vines. The project has grown into its own vineyard and a new winery building.
Disco Burgos 2013 €8.50
Sentido de Neo Burgos 2011 €12.00
Neo Burgos 2011 €30.00
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Domino de Pingus Pingus
2013
96ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The nose is aromatic, expressive and open, quite perfumed and subtle, with
no traces of oak (the wine now ages in used barriques); even the spices
are very much in the background. The palate is also approachable and gentle,
with very good acidity and very fine tannins, elegance and character.’
Vega Sicilia Valbuena
2011
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘There are more black fruit aromas, subtle spices and hints of complexity,
as well as tertiary aromas that are quite classic and turn more balsamic with
time in the glass.’
Bodegas de la Emperatriz
Garnacha Cepas Viejas
2011
91+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Perfumed nose of dried roses, orange rind and sweet cherries. The palate has more weight than the nose might make
you guess, with some fine tannins, good balance and clean flavors.’
Bodegas Luis Cañas Reserva
2010
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2010 Reserva has plenty of lactic notes, aromas of ripe berries and lots of
spices and smoke. The palate is quite accessible with fine-grained tannins
and good acidity and overall balance.’
Marques de Murrieta Dalmau Reserva
2011
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The oak is perfectly integrated, and even if it’s extremely young is perfectly
drinkable and showing classical aromas of cigar box, cedar wood and lead
pencil. The texture is creamy.’
Roda Cirsion2012
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘There are plenty of notes of cocoa, espresso coffee and roasted wood that might need some time integrate in the
wine and give way to those aromas of damp earth, violets and small
blackberries. The palate is ripe and lush, and it does not transmit any heat.’
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PAGO DE LOS CAPELLANESIn the 13th and 14th centuries, a chapel existed in the nearby village of Pedrosa de Duero. The inhabitants of the village donated small parcels of land to the chaplains as a way to show their appreciation. The chaplains of Pedrosa came to have a sizeable landholding, but with the Mendizábal confiscation of 1855, the properties of the church and the clergy were given over to the Pedrosa city council. Despite this, the inhabitants of Pedrosa continued calling the area Pago de los Capellanes in honour of the chaplains.
Pago de los Capellanes Barrica Burgos 2015 €12.00
Pago de los Capellanes Crianza Burgos 2014 €24.00
Pago de los Capellanes Reserva Burgos 2013 €36.00
DOMINIO DE PINGUSDanish oenologist Peter Sisseck has crafted masterful wines from tiny vineyards of incredibly old Tempranillo (here called Tinto Fino). In a good year, no more than 500 cases of Pingus get produced, in a poor year, none does. Possibly Spain’s greatest wine.
PSI Valladollid 2014 €36.00
Flor de Pingus Valladollid 2014 €128.00
Pingus Valladollid 2012/13 €995.00
Pingus Valladollid 2010/11 €1,015.00
VEGA SICILIAIf there is only one name in classic Spanish premium winemaking, it must surely be Vega Sicilia. From the heart of Ribera del Duero and at the heart of many winelovers’ wish-lists. Expensive, but worth it.
Alión Valladolid 2013 €55.00
Valbuena Valladolid 2011 €115.00
Unico Valladolid 2000 €295.00
Unico Valladolid 2007 €245.00
Unico Vallagolid 2008 €255.00
Unico Reserva Especial Valladolid 2000 €355.00
RIOJABODEGAS AMARENBodegas Amaren is a new development by Juan Luis Cañas, started in 1995 in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, the best part of the region.
Angeles de Amaren Rioja Alavesa 2012 €22.00
Amaren Reserva Rioja Alavesa 2008 €34.00
BODEGAS LA EMPERATRIZLa Emperatriz (The Empress) was named after Empress of France Eugenia de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III who once owned the land. The vineyard has been in the hands of the Hernáiz family since 1996, and they are crafting an impressive range of wines highlighting the nuances of the different terroirs within the 85ha property.
Finca La Emperatriz Bicycle 2014 €8.50
Terruño 2007 €23.00
Garnacha Cepas Viejas 2011 €26.00
BODEGAS LUIS CANAS“Bodegas Luis Cañas owns 90 hectares of vine. These wines were imbued with wonderful purity and sophistication, managing to tread that fine line between modernism and classicism and embracing the virtues from the two. Moreover, I found that these wines evoked a sense of place, something that not all Rioja wines do. These all comes highly recommended.”The Wine Advocate
Crianza Rioja Alavesa 2013 €11.50
Reserva Rioja Alavesa 2010 €17.00
Reserva Selección de Familia Rioja Alavesa 2009 €24.00
Hiru 3 Racimos Rioja Alavesa 2008 €130.00
BODEGAS BENJAMIN DE ROTHSCHILD & VEGA SICILIAPlenty of Rioja producers have been exploring Ribera del Duero recently, but in a pleasant twist, this is the Rioja property from Vega Sicilia who have collaborated with no less than the Rothschilds of Bordeaux. Pure Tempranillo in a traditional style. Amazing value.
Macán Clásico Alava 2012 €30.00
Macán Alava 2012 €49.00
BODEGAS MARQUES DE CACERESGlobally renowned, Marqués de Cáceres was actually founded in the 1950s, making it the first new Bodega in Rioja for over fifty years until then. It was started by the Forner family, whose wealth of experience in Bordeaux still shows through in the style and quality of the wines to this day.
Tinto Reserva Especial Rioja 2011 €18.00
Gaudium Rioja 2011/12 €48.00
MARQUES DE MURRIETAVery traditional and stylish Rioja name with classic dried fruit and spice flavours.
Reserva Rioja Alta 2011 €21.00
Dalmau Reserva Rioja Alta 2011 €65.00
CastilloYGay Gran Reserva Rioja Alta 2007 €78.00
MARQUES DE RISCALClassic and well made Rioja from a great vintage and a famous name.
Reserva Rioja 2012 €18.00
MUGACrianza Haro Rioja 2013 €17.50
Reserva Seleccionada Haro Rioja 2011 €27.00
Prado Enea Gran Reserva Haro Rioja 2009 €38.00
Torre Muga Reserva Haro Rioja 2011 €68.00
RODARoda are very much new wave Rioja: ageing in new French oak; fruit-driven style; maximum freshness and not the least interest in the lengthy ageing in barrel demanded by the time-honoured Gran Reserva style. These are the purest expressions of Tempranillo imaginable.
Sela Haro Rioja 2013 €18.00
Roda Reserva Haro Rioja 2012 €25.00
Roda I Reserva Haro Rioja 2009 €45.00
Cirsion Haro Rioja 2012 €150.00
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Bodegas Numanthia Numanthia
2012
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The aromas are mostly oak related with some toasted sesame seeds, sweet
vanilla and cinnamon, some licorice and chocolate, and a core of very ripe
black fruit. The palate reveals a very young wine that is dense, tremendous,
with high dry extract, concentrated, powerful, and full of dusty tannins and
oak-related flavors.’
Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos
2013
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘There is something leafy and floral showing elegance within the power that
the place provides naturally. There are some fine tannins and the profile of a
more austere and transparent vintage, a mineral year.’
Macia Batle Reserva Privada
2011
Anima Negra AN/22014/2015
4 Kilos Vinicola 4 Kilos2014
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VINEDOS DEL CONTINOA single estate, which is unusual in Rioja, that bottles only its own grapes from its own vineyards. Owned in part by CVNE. Excellent value.
Reserva Rioja Alavesa 2010 €29.00
Viña Olivio Reserva Rioja Alavesa 2014 €72.00
TOROBODEGAS NUMANTHIANamed after the local people of Numancia, who in the first century B.C. held off the (grossly larger) invading Roman army for 20 years without being conquered. Now under the stewardship of a major French wine company who have spared no expense in the investment in both land and winery.
Numanthia Zamora 2012 €42.00
BODEGAS Y VINEDOS PINTIAPintia is a relatively recent venture from the Alvarez family, owners of Vega Sicilia.
Pintia Valladolid 2011 €34.00
BODEGAS Y VINEDOS MAURODOS“Bodegas y Viñedos Maurodos is one of the leading lights of Toro. Founded in 1997 by former Vega Sicilia winemaker Mariano Garcia Fernandez. These exceptional wines were suffused with personality, purity, a life-affirming sense of “controlled opulence” that, to be frank, put many a more expensive Toro wine in its shade.”The Wine Advocate
Prima 2014 €11.50
San Roman 2013 €29.00
MALLORCABINISSALEMBINIGRAULocal varieties including Montenegro are blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to produce one of the island’s most famous and sought-after red wines.
Obac Negre Ecòlogic Biniali 2014/15 €15.00
Obac Crianza Biniali 2014/15 €16.00
JOSE LUIS FERRERThree generations of Ferrer winemakers, the latest of which is widely travelled and has brought to the company a wealth of modernity and new techniques to the longstanding traditions of the winery.
José L Ferrer Crianza Binissalem 2013 €11.00
José L Ferrer Reserva Binissalem 2012 €22.00
José L Ferrer Reserva Veritas Binissalem 2005/7 €32.00
MACIA BATLEWith vineyards of Montenegro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Callet and Shiraz, Macià Batlé’s long history of winemaking shows through in the class of its wines.
Negre Crianza Santa Maria 2013 €12.50
Reserva Privada Santa Maria 2011 €26.00
VINS NADALOur selection from Nadal has an intense nose with outstanding aromas of red fruit and spices perfectly integrated with the touches of smoke due to its eleven month stay in oak barrels.
Coupage 110 Binissalem 2011 €23.00
VI DE LA TERRAANIMA NEGRAThis winery is on the old country estate of Son Burguera close to the town of Felanitx. The buildings date back to the 13th century and have always incorporated an area for winemaking in order to supply wine to local people living on or near the estate.
AN/2 Felanitx 2014/15 €18.00
Anima Negre Felanitx 2013/14 €42.00
BODEGAS RIBASSió Negre Crianza Consell 2015 €22.00
Ribas de Cabrera Consell 2014 €52.00
FINCA SON BORDILSThis historic estate in Inca dates back to 1433, but the modern winery was built in 1998 and winemaker Juan Mora is crafting excellent wines from local and international grapes, including these two excellent reds.
Cabernet Sauvignon Inca 2012 €16.50
Syrah Inca 2012 €14.50
4 KILOS VINICOLAFrancesc Grimalt, winemaker and former partner and technician of the Anima Negra Cellar, is known mainly for rescuing the native grape variety Callet on the Balearic wine scene. Sergio Caballero is a musician and founding partner and co-director of the Sonar festival of advanced music and multimedia arts, and is responsible for its image. The wines are very small production, and very rare.
12 Volts Felanitx 2015 €20.00
Gallinas & Focas Felanitx 2013/14 €22.00
4 Kilos Felanitx 2014 €34.00
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Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir
2014
92ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘Rich and textural, this gloriously mixes raspberries, cherries, baking spices,
cola, cocoa and coconut components, all woven together seamlessly. It’s
forward and juicy, yet built for medium-term aging.’
Opus One2013
97+The Wine Advocate
‘Velvety textured, without a hard edge to be found, notes of crème de cassis,
blueberry, subtle wood and floral notes gently rise from the wine’s dense
purple color. Beautifully full-bodied and extraordinarily elegant and pure,
this is certainly one of their great achievements over the last 37 years.’
Jospeh Phelps Insignia
2004
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as rich, full-bodied, supple
tannins, abundant fruit and exciting levels of complexity and richness. This cuvee’s large production makes it one
of the finest quality/quantity Cabernets produced in Napa Valley.’
WHITECALIFORNIAClos du Val Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014 €38.00
Food pairing suggestion Scallops with a beurre blanc sauce.
Poppy Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2013/14 €26.00
Far Niente Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014/15 €132.00
REDOREGONDomaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Oregon 2014 €56.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious paired with duck with a balsamic and honey glaze.
CALIFORNIACaymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014 €114.00
OPUS ONEA collaboration between the Rothschilds of Bordeaux (Château Mouton Rothschild) and Robert Mondavi of the Napa Valley, Opus One is probably California’s single most famous exported wine. Capturing the best of both worlds in a truly sublime example of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Opus One Napa Valley 2013 €439.00
JOSEPH PHELPSFounded in 1973 and located near St Helena, Joseph Phelps is one of the most respected wineries in Napa Valley. Family owned and operated to this day, the vineyards are farmed using sustainable practices and their portfolio of wines is 100% estate grown since the 2009 vintage. Insignia is their flagship Bordeaux blend and is one of California’s most iconic wines.
Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2004 €390.00
Poppy Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2014 €26.00
Poppy Pinot Noir Monterey County 2013 €27.00
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros 2011/13 €59.00
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2010/12 €54.00
Food pairing suggestion An ideal match for fillet of beef.
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2011 €155.00
Sean Thackrey Pleiades California NV €58.00
A significant wine player, the USA is the fourth largest producer of wine after France, Italy and Spain, with wine produced in all 50 states.
California is by far the most significant state with it accounting for 90%
of the country’s wine output, from tiny producers to some of the world’s
largest brands. Napa and Sonoma in California are responsible for
producing some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay.
Washington in New York State produces some fantastic Bordeaux blends
whilst Oregon is known for outstanding Pinot Noir.
USA
CALIFORNIA
OREGON
WASHINGTON
SONOMA COUNTY
NAPA VALLEY
Russian River Valley
Anderson Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
MENDOCINO
Paso Robles
Santa Maria Valley
USA
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CHILE WHITEMontes Classic Chardonnay Curico Valley 2013 €12.00
CHILE REDVilla Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley 2013/15 €11.00
ARGENTINAPascual Toso Malbec Mendoza 2014 €16.00
Privada Bodega Norton Mendoza 2012/14 €33.00
Food pairing suggestion Steak, bone marrow and pommes Anna.
Whilst South America has been making wine since the 1500s, it wasn’t until plantings of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère were brought over from France in 1800 that Argentina
and Chile started making wine of notable quality. Now producing wine across all price points the wine industry is booming, with Argentina famous for Malbec from Mendoza, and Chile for
fantastic cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Sauvignon Blanc.
ARGENTINA & CHILE
SOUTH AFRICA WHITEKlein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2014/15 €21.00
SOUTH AFRICA REDJordan The Prospector Syrah Stellenbosch 2013 €21.00
Vergelegen V Stellenbosch 2007 €99.00
Thanks to the hard work of several very talented winemakers and the privatisation of the state-controlled winemaking co-operative, the South African wine industry has taken a huge change
in direction in the last 20 years. Previously known for cheap wines that often ended up being distilled into brandy before hitting the shelves, the now vibrant industry is earning a reputation
for some of the most exciting wines on the market.
South Africa is famous for Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
as well as the indigenous Pinotage.
SOUTH AFRICA
Montes Classic Chardonnay
2013
‘With plenty of fruit in a lively, straight ahead style, this is an excellent value
Chardonnay. The characteristic style of Chile’s freshness and purity is apparent, and Montes is one of the country’s best
producers.’
Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon
2015
‘This screaming violet-coloured chunkster is bigand blocky up front,
with aromas ofvitamins and grapy black fruits. A giant palate holds big tannins,
while heady flavours of black plum and oak spice finish minty, toasty and with
power.’
Privada Bodega Norton
2013
88ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘This screaming violet-colored chunkster is big and blocky up front,
with aromas of vitamins and grapy black fruits. A giant palate holds big
tannins, while heady flavors of black plum and oak spice finish minty, toasty
and with power.’
Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc
2015
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘A very intense bouquet with dewy green apples, freshly squeezed lime,
limestone and flint emerging with aeration. The palate is clean and fresh
with green apple, nettle, citrus peel and quite a stony, slightly austere finish that
lies in contrast to the more expressive aromatics. This is an intriguing and
complex Sauvignon Blanc.’
Vergelegen V2007
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It has a potent nose of tobacco, chestnut and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with a strong savoury, meaty entry that you might mistake for
a Cabernet Franc with its bell pepper notes.’
AUSTRALIA
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AUSTRALIA WHITEPenfolds Yattarna Chardonnay South-East Australia 2007 €195.00
Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay Adelaide Hills 2010 €36.00
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 2013 €23.00
Wakefield Estate Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay
South Australia 2013/14 €15.00
Wakefield Estate Riesling Clare Valley 2014 €22.00
Food pairing suggestion A delicious aperitif, or perfect served with charcuterie.
AUSTRALIA REDLANGMEIL WINERYFamily owned and operated, Langmeil is the home of the Barossa and Australia’s oldest known surviving vineyard, planted to Shiraz in 1843, from where the iconic ‘Freedom 1843 Shiraz’ hails. Although it is only 20 vintages since the Lindner family re-established the abandoned winery, Langmeil has achieved considerable success and has been awarded five red stars in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion for eleven consecutive years placing it in the top 10% of Australia’s premium producers.
Langmeil Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley 2011/12 €30.00
Langmeil The 1843 Freedom Shiraz Barossa Valley 2012 €132.00
PENFOLDS GRANGEGrange is Australia’s icon wine, and deservedly so. Richly textured, intensely concentrated and packed with fruit. Immensely complex, beguiling wines that seduce the senses. “Grange, Penfolds’ flagship wine, is, by many accounts, the most renowned and world-famous wine produced in Australia.”Robert Parker
Penfolds Grange South Australia 1997 €490.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2000 €595.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2007 €590.00
Shaw & Smith Shiraz Adelaide Hills 2014 €36.00
Wakefield Estate Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet South Australia 2010/14 €15.00
NEW ZEALAND WHITECloudy Bay Chardonnay Marlborough 2014/15 €34.00
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015/16 €30.00
Jackson Estates Stich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014/15 €19.00
Ram’s Hill Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014/15 €29.00
NEW ZEALAND REDFelton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago 2014 €59.00
Jackson Estates Vintage Widow Pinot Noir Marlborough 2012 €30.00
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has become synonymous with New Zealand and is now a brand in its own right. There is far more to the wine industry here than just Sauvignon
however - fantastic Pinot Noir from Central Otago, Syrah from Hawkes Bay and Chardonnay from Marlborough all displaying a purity of fruit unique to New Zealand.
Widely considered to be the most successful New World wine producer, largely due to building a brand around Shiraz, Australia produces wines in a large variety of styles.
Shiraz and Chardonnay make up 44% of total plantings, with increasing amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir being grown.
The wine regions vary hugely: from the Barossa, home to the oldest vines in Australia and producing top quality Shiraz; to Clare Valley, famous for some of the country’s richest Rieslings.
NEW ZEALAND
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc
2013
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc is intensely scented of fresh grapefruit, lemon curd
and pineapple with a fragrant herbal undercurrent. Light-bodied with plenty
of zippy citrus and tropical flavors, it has a refreshing backbone of acidity
carrying the fruit to a long, steely finish.’
Langmeil The 1843 Freedom Shiraz
2012
95+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2012 Shiraz 1843 Freedom is profoundly scented of crushed blackberries, black cherries and
mulberries with suggestions of cedar, spice box, black pepper and licorice. .’
Penfolds Grange2000
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet nose of blackberries, cherries, chocolate, and earth. With
decent acidity, ripe, silky tannin, superb intensity, wonderful equilibrium, and a more open-knit, softer, accessible style
than usual.’
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay
2015
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The 2015 Chardonnay offers delicate grapefruit, white peach and orange
blossom notes with hints of brioche, marzipan and honeysuckle. The medium-bodied palate is finely
constructed with plenty of freshness to support the savory and stone fruit
flavors, finishing with satisfying length.’
Felton Road Pinot Noir
2014
90+ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Notes of ripe black cherries and currants with touches of forest floor,
aniseed and rose petals. The medium-bodied palate delivers softly textured
red and black berry flavors with lovely poise and some earthiness coming
through on the finish.’
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SWEETHUNGARYRoyal Tokaji Szt Tamás 1st Growth Aszú 6 Puttonyos 50cl 2005 €135.00
Food pairing suggestion Perfect served with tarte tatin and vanilla ice cream.
FRANCESauternesChâteau La Fontaine 2010 €30.00
CHATEAU RIEUSSECRieussec has long been considered the second greatest property in Sauternes after Yquem and with masterful performances year in, year out, it is not hard to taste why. It is presented in the full, rich, fruity, caramel, marmalade and smokey style, and yet manages to retain a degree of lemon zest freshness.
Château Rieussec 1996 €79.00
Château Rieussec half bottle 2003 €40.00
Château Rieussec 2009 €95.00
CHATEAU D’YQUEMA Château which has now acquired legendary status, thanks to its history (it was established in the 1500s, and came top of the sweet-wine producing estates in the 1855 Classification) and for its finesse and concentration. It can last, if stored correctly, for up to a century. Made, as are all sweet Bordeaux wines, from Sémillon and aged for four years in oak barrels.
Château d’Yquem 1990 €349.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1996 €195.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 2001 €390.00
Château d’Yquem 2010 €525.00
AUSTRALIACampbells Rutherglen Muscat half bottle NV €20.00
FORTIFIEDJEREZBODEGAS BARBADILLOSolear is an institution in Manzanilla, saline freshness combines with almond skin and green tea flavours to produce a supremely refreshing wine. The Amontillado is an aged version: richer, nuttier and deeper but still finishing dry.
Solear Manzanilla half bottle NV €6.00
Amontillado Príncipe NV €18.00
EMILIO LUSTAU“Emilio Lustau is one of the better internationally known names in the Sherry world, which is quite remarkable, as they have never been a very big operation. I have to say that I was extremely impressed...and had the feeling that the quality of the Lustau wines seems to be on the way up.”The Wine Advocate
La Ina Fino NV €9.50
Fino La Jarana half bottle NV €5.50
Manzanilla Papirusa NV €11.00
Oloroso Seco Don Nuño NV €21.00
Palo Cortado Península NV €20.00
Pedro Ximénez San Emilio NV €22.00
BODEGAS HIDALGO - LA GITANAFrom the charming fishing village of Sanlúcar de Barrameda on the Andalucian coast, where the sea breezes encourage the growth of an added layer of the famous ‘flor’ yeast that imparts such a distinctive and delicate flavour to the Manzanilla as it ages. The Amontillado and Oloroso are rich but dry wines with intense flavours. The Pedro is a sticky raisin wine - just perfect for ice cream.
Manzanilla La Gitana NV €9.00
Pedro Ximénez Hidalgo NV €17.00
GONZALEZ BYASSFrom the largest quality producer in Jerez, and the most magnificent bodega, designed by Gustav Eiffel, comes Tio Pepe (‘Uncle Joe‘). The classic Fino. Dry and elegant.
Tio Pepe Fino NV €9.00
PORTTAYLOR’S“This house must certainly be the Latour of Portugal. Their ports are remarkably backward yet still impressive when young. Of all the vintage ports, those of Taylor need the longest time to mature and even when fully mature seem to have an inner strength and firmness that keep them going for decades.”The Wine Advocate
White NV €15.00
Selected Ruby NV €17.00
Late Bottled Vintage 2004 €24.00
10 Year Old Tawny NV €34.00
20 Year Old Tawny NV €68.00
40 Year Old Tawny NV €230.00
Vintage Quinta de Vargellas 2005 €62.00
Vintage 2003 €132.00
SWEET & FORTIFIED SWEET & FORTIFIED10 -14 day delivery
Emilio Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa
NV
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘The NV Manzanilla Papirusa from Sanlucar de Barrameda has an intense
straw color with a smoky nose of roasted nuts. The palate is dry and light,
with clean, pungent flavors, showing finesse and good length.’
Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino
NV
88ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘Round and nutty, with mild floral and honey hints up front. The formula for Tio Pepe calls for a salty, crisp flavor
profile with just enough complexity to thrust it into the upper echelon of finos.
Slight mushroom and iodine notes appear on the finish.’
Taylor’s Vintage Quinta de Vergellas
2005
90ptsThe Wine Enthusiast
‘Fruity, lacking the power of some vintages of Vargellas, but more than making up with richness, sweetness
and delicious violet perfumes. There is some cranberry jelly flavor, an edge of
dryness and firmness in the fruit, but it’s more about ripeness.’
Château Rieussec2009
97ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘It has a rich and powerful bouquet that overshadows the 2010, decadent ripe
quince, peach and dried honey scents, a dab of beeswax developing with time.
The palate is wonderfully balanced with botrytis-rich fruit, a multilayered and opulent Rieussec that somehow
maintains quite brilliant balance towards the minerally finish.’
Château D’Yquem2010
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘However, there is fine minerality on the nose and great transparency.
The palate is fresh and harmonious, with a fine bead of citrus fruit and a penetrating, spicy finish that offers
white peach and honeysuckle notes, yet does not possess anything close to the peacock’s tail of the magnificent 2009.’
Cambells Rutherglen Muscat
NV
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
‘Medium amber-brown colored, the NV Classic Rutherglen Muscat gives
pronounced notes of dark brown sugar, plum pudding, roasted walnuts and
raisin cake with a whiff of coffee. Very, very sweet, full and unctuous in the
mouth, it has crisp balancing acid and a very long treacle and nut finish.’
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TERMS & CONDITIONSPlease enjoy alcohol in moderation. All wines and vintages are subject to availability. E&OE. All prices in this list are in Euros before tax. This list replaces all previous and is valid from 1st June 2017 until further notice.Other wines will become available throughout the season, and some featured in this list are rare or in very limited supply and may run out. Please call us for advice about current stocks at any time. All goods remain the property of VSF until paid for in full. We cannot accept returns once products have been signed for and taken on board.Photography by Sarah Jameson
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