A blend of 30% Garnacha Peluda, 25% Garnacha Pais, 20% Carignana and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon from the best vineyard plots, concentration and character are the objectives of this wine. Once in the winery this blend will soend 14 months in French oak casks to produce an opaque purple colour offering aromas of plum, kirsch, mineral and tobacco. On the palate the wine is voluptuous with well integrated tannin, oak, and acidity. (6 x 75 cl)
Founded by Antoine-Vincent Legrand, Field Marshall to Napoleon. The Clos Frantin is situated in the "Grand Crus" region of the Cote D'Or. Bordering the famous "La Tache" vineyard, the Clos Frantin is the proud owner of almost two hectares of premier cru "Les Malconsorts" in Vosne-Romanee (12 x 75 cl)
This red is a blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Garnacha Pais, 15% Garnacha Peluda, 25% Carinena and 10% Syrah and has spent 12 months in Freanch oak casks. This has produced a soft and supple red wine with bags of Spanish personality while the spicey nose is a direct effect of the oak ageing. (6 x 75 cl)
An equal measure of Macabeo and Garnacha blanca it is light gold in colour with notes of vanilla and smoke from the 6 months it has spent in French oak casks. On the palate the oak is well integrated as the creamy texture develops out of the currants, honey, and orange marmalade flavours. Good minerality and a persistent finish deliver a wine of great character. (6 x 75 cl)
Le Grand Clos is Le Clos Jordanne's way of expressing the heart of their Estate terroir. This wine is a rare breed exemplifying elegance, character, complexity, longevity and purity at its peak. Deep in colour, stunningly pure, it is rich in sheer fruit extract and density and incredibly long in the mouth. Currently, the wine delivers intense floral overtones entwined with luscious fruit flavours of ripe raspberries and dense black fruit. (6 x 75 cl)
Founded in 1973 by Paul Suzzoni, this vineyard covers 39 of the 95 hectares that comprise the estate. Since 1986, Etienne Suzzoni, Paul's brother, has been at the helm of the enterprise. Le Clos Culombu is situated between the Gulf of Calvi and the Montegrossu mountains, whose peaks reach 2000 metres and the vineyard has direct southern exposition; there are 15 hillside parcels and vines are planted in arena-shaped granite formations on terraces of clayrich soils. Situated only 2 kilometres from the sea and 8 kilometres from the mountain peaks, the vineyard enjoys a very particular micro-climate. The varietals planted are Vermentinu, Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu and Elegante. The soil is worked in the traditional manner and minimal weed killer and chemicals are used. The yields are kept low to maintain quality by de-budding and bunch-thinning of grapes. The Clos Culombu is a blend of 50% Niellucio, 30% Sciaccarello 10%, Syrah 10% and Grenache 10%. It undergoes a pre-fermentation cold soaking for six days, followed by twenty-six day maceration with 'pigeages'. Indecently purple, with a complex nose of red fruits, spice, jam and liquorice it fills the mouth with rich fruit flavours and reveals a good tannic structure. (6 x 75 cl)