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Germain-Saincrit Vignerons Chateau Lacussade Saint-Martin Rouge Premieres Cotes de Blaye
Description: Bernard Germain is the sixth generation of a wine-making family. His motto is 'tradition rhymes with exception'. Evidently, therefore, he has a great respect for the art and traditions of wine-making, and it is in this spirit that the wines of Germain and Associes are made. This Oak aged Merlot is showing soft fruit and complexity before deliverying an enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.59
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Chateau d'Aussieres BLASON D'AUSSIERES Corbieres
Description: The Blason d'Aussières is a selection from the Chateau d'Aussieres characterized by full maturity, fresh aromas and a supple and fleshy structure which reflect the terroir of the estate. Its bouquet reminds us of the richness and spiciness of the garrigu (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.57
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Chateau Magneau Blanc Graves
Description: Chateau Magneau is an ancient estate run by the Ardurats family, the direct descendants of a line of wine growers from before the reign of Henri IV. Twenty-five hectares are devoted to producing white Graves and the varieties planted are 45% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Semillon and 10% Muscadelle, while the vines are on average 30 years old. Harvesting is done by hand and the grapes are sorted before being taken, intact, to the press. Each varieties vinified separately in stainless steel vats at low temperatures so as to preserve all the grapes' aromatic potential as a result Chateau Magneau white wines are very fruity. Their bouquet, sparkling while young, evolves over the years without losing any of its intensity as this pale yellow coloured wine develops the classic grave style. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.57
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Chateau Pitray Cotes de Castillon
Description: Chateau Pitray Cotes de Castillon from France, Bordeaux, Cotes de Castillon by Chateau Pitray (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.57
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Domaine Du Cros LO SANG DEL PAIS Marcillac AOC
Description: Marcillac is a tiny obscure appellation near Clairvaux in Aveyron comprising some eight growers. The wines here are made exclusively from the Mansois grape, otherwise known as Fer or Fer Servadou in Gaillac. Domaine du Cros makes two styles: a basic "tradition" or Lo Sang del Pais which is quite supple with juicy raspberry flavours underpinned by slate and gravel notes. Additionally there is a 'Cuvee Specialee' from 50-80 year old vines . (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Chateau Mourgues Du Gres GALETS DORES Blanc Costieres De Nimes
Description: The motto of the estate, taken from an old sundial outside the house, is sine sole nihil . The sun is in these wines. This white is a blend of Grenache Blanc with a little Roussanne, expressing white flowers and ripe citrus fruits. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Trentino
Description: Cantine Mezzacorona Societa Cooperativa Agricola was founded in 1904 and was one of the first growers associations to be organised in Italy. It comprises 2,400 hectares of vineyards in Trentino and Alto Adige. All vineyards are cultivated in accordance with the 'Integrated Farm Management' policy, to obtain healthier products respecting the natural biological balance. Mezzacorona offers a comprehensive choice of DOC Trentino wines produced by the best oenologists within Gruppo Mezzacorona. Vinified at controlled temperature with refinement in barriques and barrels, the Mezzacorona wines exemplify one of the most well-known wine making traditions in the world. The grapes are hand-picked and delivered within a few hours to the cellar where they are then selected, immediately pressed, and sent to the maceration phase, done in the cold and with soft pressure. Finally, the wine is aged in oak. Pinot Grigio with typical ground almond flavour and a touch of spritz. The wine is more vinous than most with a suggestion of orchard fruits including apples, green plums. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Adriano Ramos Pinto DUAS QUINTAS Vinho Tinto Douro
Description: Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto rapidly became noted, at the time, for its innovative and enterprising strategy. Aware that the quality of its wines were confined to the terrior of the wine producing Douro, Casa Ramos Pinto meticulously studied the Demarcated Region of Douro and eventually became the owners of a number of estates with very special characteristics.The objective was to ensure the control and quality of the whole production process. By perfecting its wines, Ramos Pinto created unique nectars with its own signature and in 1990, Casa Ramos Pinto became part of the Roederer Group that has enabled it to develop and promote its wines to the international market. Duas Quintas is a blend of grapes from two very special Ramos-Pinto vineyards. Quinta da Ervamoira lies in a rocky, low altitude area on the banks of the river Caa. Here the grapes grow to full maturity in the hot, dry weather, contributing density and body to the blend. About 20 miles away lie the granite-filled vineyards of the Quinta dos Bons Ares. Situated at a higher altitude, the grapes here derive fresh aromas and lively flavours from the cooler growing conditions, adding lively vivacity to the finished wine. The colour of this wine is an intense brilliant ruby red, while it has floral and fruity aromas that are fine and elegant with fresh fruit such as grape and cherry evident, as well as a hint of vanilla. The wine has a fresh and aromatic attack, while the good acidity is set against the soft but lively tannins. Full-bodied and smooth, with a very fruity taste of cherry and blackberry, as well as a slight vanilla note at the end, the wine's finish is fresh, well balanced and persistent.. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros TRADITION Rouge Minervois
Description: Situated in Badens, a few kilometres from Carcassonne, the vineyards of Domaine Cros sit on the poorest of poor shallow stony argilo-calcaire soils so stark and inhospitable in certain places that only the vine and the olive tree can scratch an existence. The love of this arid terroir, where the drought seems more extreme than elsewhere, has induced owner Pierre Cros to preserve ancient parcels of Aramon , Piquepoul Noir , Alicante and Carignan alongside the more classic 'noble' varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. A more conventional blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah it yields sweet red fruits whilst retaining the warmth and herby grip of terroir. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Chateau Grand Bertin de St Clair Medoc
Description: This wine shows complex fruit on the nose, with cassis and cedar, while the palate is well-structured but with rounded tannins, Beautifully balanced, elegant and accessible, it is drinking beautifully but will improve for another 3-4 years. Blended from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Chateau Mourgues Du Gres LES GALETS Rose Costieres De Nimes
Description: The motto of the estate, taken from an old sundial outside the house, is sine sole nihil . The sun is in these wines. Les Gres is named after a specific terroir that is covered by the 'galets roules', or pudding stones, that were transported to this site by a glacial moraine and provides one of the defining characterisitics of the appellation of 'Costieres de Nimes'. The Galets Roses is a mostly Syrah based rose with a touch of Grenache to complete the blend. After the bleeding method used to create this rose, in which juice is bled and blended from other tanks prior to fermentation, this wine is then vinified and matured in stainless steel tanks for 6 months. Rigourous temperature control throughout fermentation preserves all of this wine's natural fruit and freshness. Its deep colour is due to the presence of the anthocynins and these were favoured by the alternating heat during the day followed by the relative cool of the evenings. Predominantly from vines more than forty years old Syrah with Grenache and a touch of Carignan and Mourvedre this wine is full, fresh and fruity, with good aromatic length. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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Chateau Le Pey Cru Bourgeois Medoc
Description: Showing some reserve on the nose but with classic Medoc character. On the palate the wine shows excellent structure, with tannins that are still firm and in need of a year or two to soften out. An excellent claret. Blended from 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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