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Domaine de Montpertuis CLASSIQUE Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Description: The Domaine de Monpertuis has been in the hands of the Jeune family for several generations. Each successor has added bits and pieces of vineyards to expand the estate. Current owner, Paul Jeune, is now the proprietor of the 10 acres of vines that are scattered amongst 32 separate parcels throughout the confines of Chateauneuf du Pape. In addition, Jeune now vinifies separate cuvees of Cotes du Rhone and Vin de Pays du Gard as well as his white and reds from the Chateauneuf appellation. Harvested by hand the red varietals are not destemmed before fermentation. The Cuvee Classique undergoes a 15 to 20 day cuvaison designed to produce a long-lived but not aggressively tannic wine. The wine is then aged in large foudres and is normally bottled, without filtration, 18 to 24 months after the harvest, depending on the composition of the wine. Jeune has the remarkable good fortune of having a majority of his vineyards planted to vines between 60 and 110 years of age. The remaining vineyards generally are between 20 and 60 years, except for some new plantings of white varietals like Roussane. The multiplicity of parcels spread across Chateauneuf imparts a classic character to the wines of Monpertuis, absorbing the nuances of each soil type of the appellation. However, the heart and soul of the domaine lies within three primary parcels: La Croze, Le Clos de la Cerise, and Monpertuis. Although Chateauneuf du Pape may be composed of 13 individual varietals, the Domaine de Monpertuis relies most heavily on the Grenache grape. The Cuvee Classique blend normally is based on 70-85% Grenache with Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault providing the balance. This red Chateauneuf is characterised by a deep colour, predominantly purple or garnet-red with a delicate fragrance while in the mouth it displays wide architectural dimensions combined with a great finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £235.94
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Bodegas Aragonesas DOM RAMON Mature Red Campo de Borja DO
Description: Wine produced from 75% Garnacha and 25% Tempranillo grape varieties. This wine is a blend of selected grapes from vines more than 30 years old and 20 years old with the harvest taking place from the second week of September. The wine is then aged in American Oak casks for nine months and then matured in bottle. Clean and bright ruby red colour with violet tones. Complex aromas combining matured fruity notes with spicy and balsamic hints from its ageing. Soft and well-structured palate combine with tannins from the oak to give a long lasting aftertaste. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £74.61
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Penfolds THOMAS HYLAND Shiraz South Australia
Description: Colour Bright crimson, with a purple edge. Nose Complex savoury and meaty aromas to the fore, bordered by cinnamon spices and notes of ground coffee. The subtle use of oak is evident, in support of the expressive varietal flavours. Palate Blackberry and dark stone fruits meshed with black olives provide the flavour base. Ripe tannins in synergy with cedary oak help mould a signature 'Penfold palate' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £61.14
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Barberani Orvieto Secco Classico DOC
Description: Dry, fruity and savoury with a light aftertaste of bitter almond. Well suited to light hors dÕoeuvres, fish and cold dishes in general. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £86.43
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Pio Cesare Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont
Description: Pio Cesare is a premium winery located in a quaint valley, positioned between the Alps and Mediterranean in Piedmont, Italy. Established in 1881 this producer is still family owned and supervised by Pio Boffa. Today the Pio Cesare winery has expand its Barbaresco vineyard holdings as it concentrates on producing great wines from the region. The 1999 vintage is matured for a year in Oak and it is a big, tasty, complex wine with great tannic structure, edged with hints of soke, herbs and pine culminating in a long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £481.11
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Robert Skalli 'F' RANGE Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays D'Oc
Description: F., the most prestigious brand of Les Vins Skalli, was created in 1998 with the 1996 vintage. F. wines, christened in homage to Francis Skalli, father of Robert. Conceived to convey the timeless expression of great wines, F. is distributed in strictly limited quantities. F. wines epitomize the winemaking know-how of Les Vins Skalli venerable vines, patient vinification followed by eighteen months of aging in French oak barrels, under the expert advice of Michel Rolland, who assists Les Vins Skalli with winemaking. The vinification is traditional and involves long maceration periods in order to encourage the extraction of both the substance and the aromas. The wines are all vinified and aged separately for 18 months in French oak barrels. After one year, we proceed with the definitive blending, which will melt together harmoniously during the last 6 months in barrels. This ruby coloured wine expresses aromatic notes of sweet spices, cinnamon and crystallised red fruits. Swirling brings out notes of wild strawberries, fine leather, Virginia tobacco and finally undergrowth, giving an impression of great complexity. The wine is harmoniously balanced, combining structure and volume with tannin that is noticeable but smoothed in a structure reminiscent of chocolate. The finish has notes of wood, caramel, black fruits and spices. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £83.42
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Baron von Heyl zu Herrnsheim Riesling Auslese
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La Scolca SPUMANTE GAVI BRUT
Description: For over 30 years La Scolca has been an international standard-bearer for excellence in Italian white wine. With the launch in 1966 of their elegant yet intense Gavi di Gavi , produced from the oldest vines on the 25-hectare estate, the legend was established. Today, under the guidance of Giorgio Soldati, son of founder Vittorio, La Scolca’s wines are still associated with the finest restaurants both in Italy and throughout the world (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £125.65
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Rieussec
Description: Rieussec from Bordeaux by NA Fine Wine (12 x 75cl)
Price: £435.93
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Chateau Giraudels de Milon Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Description: Vinification: perched on the heights of the St Emilion plateau, Chateau Milon benefits from an exceptional micro-climate and soil, with low-yielding old vines. One of the properties which deserves the famous accolade of Grand Cru St Emilion. Tasting Note: seductive nose with overtones of cedar and tobacco. Lovely supple and concentrated fruit produce a world-beater. Soft and full in mouth (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £84.39
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Gale & Co GALE'S ENGLISH COUNTRY FRUIT WINES
Description: Many of the Gales wines are natural to the English countryside. The constituents of each wine are blended or steeped with grape juice and then held for varying periods to extract the full flavour. Refreshing as a spritzer, long and cool in the summer, or savoured more traditionally on their own. Either way Gales Country wines make a very pleasant drinking experience. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £94.12
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Montaudon Chardonnay PREMIER CRU Blanc de Blancs Non Vintage Champagne
Description: Appearance: Fairly deep golden straw colour. Fine bubbles with a long lasting mousse. Nose: Well developed with notes of hazelnuts, toasted almonds and honey. Palate: Fresh and clean, followed by flavours of mineral and toasted hazelnuts. Generous and yet light at the same time, this is a very fine Premier Cru. Originating for the most part from the best Chardonnay Crus of the Cotes de Blancs, it marries fragrance with elegance. Excellent as an aperitif, it goes perfectly with apertizers and fish dishes. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £165.60
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Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are predominantly sourced from the estate's Trinders Vineyard and three long-term growers within the Margaret River region. The soils are comprised of laterite gravel loam over sandy clay sub-soil. The estate vines are planted at 2200 vines/ha and vertically trained on 1.5m trellises for cane pruning. In the other vineyards, the vines are close-spaced at 5000 vines/ha and trained on 1.8m vertical trellises. Small amounts of Cabernet and Merlot have also been introduced from our southern vineyards Foxcliffe and Chapman Brook. Sweet liquorice and blackcurrants, hints of vanilla and blueberry, are a classic definition of the Trinders style. The wine is slippery smooth and immensely gluggable with just the faintest suggestion of tannin. The delicious array of flavours linger on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £183.80
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