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Bordeaux is quite simply the most important wine area in the world. We offer prestige red wines of exceptional value and quality, mainly from smaller independent vignerons; both from the Merlot dominated "Right Bank" area of Pomerol and St. Emilion and also from the "Left Bank" where Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead in the Medoc and Haut-Medoc, home of the famed St.Julien, Margaux, Pauillac and St.Estephe appellations. Also from the "Left Bank" a small selection of second wines from Grand Cru Classé Châteaux purchased directly through our Negociant in Bordeaux. These wines allow Claret lovers access to serious wines from the same terroir and winemakers as some of the finest and most expensive in the world. Typically made with the same care but from younger vines for earlier drinking, rather than waiting 10years + for the Grand Vin and often at less than a third of the price of the estates "first wine". £108.00 per 6b. case (£18.00 each) Qty: | | Chateau des Graviers 2004 | | Margaux Cru Artisan | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
Margaux is generally regarded as the "most feminine" of all the famous Medoc wines. That is to say demonstrating delicacy, suppleness, fine fruit and elegant aromas. This small 7 hectare estate in the Arsac region of Margaux has been in the Dufourg-Landry family for 4 generations. Traditional quality Bordeaux winemaking means a cepage of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and just 5% Cabernet Franc. Vines with an average age of 30 years, manual harvesting plus sorting, 20 to 28 days maceration and ageing 100% in oak barrels for 18 months( quarter new). Silky and seductive with layers of ripe berry fruits. Herbal nuances and exotic spice notes leads into a lovely meandering finish. This is quality Cru Artisan Margaux at a great price! Drink now---2015
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| | | | £66.00 per 6b. case (£11.00 each) Qty: | | Chateau Micalet 2001 | | Haut-Medoc Cru Artisan | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot This tiny vineyard, known since the 19th century as a Cru Artisan is located in Cussac-Fort-Medoc, a village with outstanding terroir sandwiched between the legendary appellations of St. Julien and Margaux. A rare chance to enjoy Bordeaux greatness at a very drinkable price! The Fedieu brothers are now converting their vineyard to organic status, use only manual harvesting and their wine is aged for 12 months minimum in oak barrels. The 2001 is magnificent traditional claret, drinking nicely now but will cellar for many more years. A rich, spicy nose followed by a swirl of vanilla. The mouth is full of jammy fruits, cassis and balanced with long, round tannins and a silky layer of dark chocolate to get lost in. Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 Bronze Medal and selected by Decanter as one of the best value Clarets in the UK in their "50 top-scoring UK buys for under £20." If you find any wine that is better value please call us immediately! Drink now---2014 |
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| £69.00 per 6b. case (£11.50 each) Qty: | | Chateau des Moines 2004 | | Lalande De Pomerol | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Just a wedge north of Pomerol itself, the best wines from Lalande-de-Pomerol offer the lovers of big, soft Merlot based wines, not just an affordable alternative to high priced Pomerol, but a delightful enhancement to a hearty supper, a wine for the shoot and the best friend of Sunday roasts. Concentrated wooded fruits, black cherry and cassis; plush well defined tannins, black olive and smooth roasted expresso, give a finale of dark fruit that is rich and lasting. Patrick Merle is a producer of excellence and this wine is both exquisitely balanced and interestingly complex. Drink now---2014 |
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| £78.00 per 6b.case (£13.00 each) Qty: | | Chateau La Rose Monturon 2007 | | St. Emilion | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc In 2005 Myriam and Stephane Dubes inherited some small plots of vines in St Emilion surrounded by famous names like Ch. Pavie and Ch. Larcis Ducasse and produced their first wines literally " in a little garage". In 2007 they were able to purchase a property with their own "chais", a cellar and a home. La Rose Monturon is a wine of quality and finesse, a style that has made St. Emilion famous and popular world wide but without the crazy price tag! Many of the vines are over 50 years old and from Grand Cru plots. Low yields, long maceration and 12 months in French oak result in a wine of supreme balance and harmony. Ruby red with a welcoming cherry nose, this wine is incredibly drinkable now but will age well. Soft fruits, supple tannins, medium length with slight "oakiness" this wine will displease nobody and impress many. With a total production of up to only 8,000 bottles annually, this is a Bordeaux and Beyond special discovery. A real "garigiste" wine that we can all afford! Drink now - 2014 |
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