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Bordeaux Classics
With over 13,000 vineyards producing over 800 million bottles of wine per year, Bordeaux has everything --- from the "great" to the "not so great". Our mission is therefore quite simple -- to find those special wines from special vineyards that represent Bordeaux at it's finest in terms of taste, quality, tradition and overall great value for money. All of our Bordeaux Classic wines come directly from small artisanal producers who are serious and passionate about their viticulture and who are making great wines at appealing value for money prices.
MerlotThis smooth 100% Merlot comes from a tiny parcel of Patrick Merle's land that produces only 8,000 bottles per year. The vast majority is consumed locally by the Bordelaise as it is great value, easy drinking claret that will both interest and surprise you. Red and black fruits in silky harmony, this Bordeaux rouge is just perfect for the mid-week "take -away"!Drink now---2012
Cabernet Franc, MerlotDeep blush and incredibly luminous, fragrant and floral; rarely seen now in the UK but for 300 years the major wine of Aquitaine and hence the origin of the English nickname claret. Cherry and raspberry on the palate give a fuller bodied, rounded fruitiness combined with savoury herb aromas on the nose. The extra long three day maceration in contact with the skins and the skills of master winemaker Stephane Defraine, make this a blockbuster example of a "rosé style wine" with real depth and character.The perfect match for all ethnic foods, barbecues and al fresco dining but also great on its own ice-cold on the terrace. Pure bottled seduction!Awarded 4 stars by Decanter in the 2010 "Rosé & Clairet de Bordeaux" SummerTasting. Drink now---to 2011
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon GrisA regular Decanter Award winner, Stephane Defraine's Entre-deux-Mers leads the way in showing how good this wine can be when made with loving care and attention to detail. Semillon provides the body, Sauvignon Blanc the nerve and acidity, with Muscadelle giving the lovely aromatic flavours and 15% Sauvignon Gris adding elegance!Fresh and fruity with light acidity, the citrus and peach flavours come storming through to give a wine perfect with fish but also very enjoyable on it's own.A wine for all seasons!Drink now---2013
Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Petit VerdotPassionate believers in the power of nature and biodynamic methods, Corinne and Jean-Michel Comme's Petit Champ red is bursting with the decadent flavour of Petit Verdot. A grape more usually found in the most expensive wines of the Medoc, making this wine a really special find. A style more typical of the left bank Medoc but this from the eastern fringes of the right bank, bordering Duras.Garnet and deep ruby in colour; seductive aromas of ripe fruits with just a kiss of liquorice. The tannins are prominent for longer ageing, the wine complex and very pleasurable but benefits from decanting.A wine for the connoisseur.Drink now---2016
Sauvignon, Semillon, Muscadelle Married to the technical director at the illustrious Ch. Pontet Canet in Pauillac, Corinne Comme produces her own biodynamic wines at the family vineyard in Margueron. She is a very well informed and passionate vigneron combining innovative use of her cepages, a mix of old and younger vines with a thorough understanding of traditional regional viticulture. A beautifully balanced blend of equal proportions of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle with a strong citrus, grapefruit and almond bouquet, teasing you towards a delightful finish of white flowers, peach and apricot.A wonderful taste of summer regardless of the month or the weather!Drink now---2011