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Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint JulienGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedSituated in an enviable small enclave among the classified growths of Saint-Julien, 5 hectares of vines are surrounded by the grand crus classés of Leoville Barton, Gruaud Larose, Beychevelle and Talbot. "The Château Moulin de la Rose Saint-Julien is a wonderful showing. It instantly starts off with aromas of red and dark berries woven together with flowers, spices, new leather and toast all unwinding in the glass. On the palate this is medium to full-bodied with excellent structure and wonderfu -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingMatured for a duration of 2 years prior to disgorgement, this exquisite Cuvée was meticulously crafted as a tribute to the esteemed French chef Emile Dupuis. Crafted from a harmonious blend of the timeless champagne grape varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier - sourced from various vintages, it embodies the embodiment of dedication, exacting standards, and the accumulated expertise passed down through generations since 1845. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jul 2024) Taste Expressive and eleg -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic Red90 Points Decanter - 'A thousand Roses'. Named after his mothers love for roses, Owner David Faure has aimed to create aromatic, rich and smooth wines, just like roses. An intense and deep purple colour, the nose is fresh, carrying floral notes and light notes of vanilla, with a subtle hint of strawberries. The palate is very fresh, lively and reveals a medium to concentrated structure. Located in the Southern Médoc with prestigious Grand Crus Classé neighbours, this Château is 100% Organic and -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 15%Style: Smooth Fruity RedProduced using sustainable methods on light, sandy soils of Mont-Joli the Chateau de Gourdon Jolie Balade is an arrestingly elegant style of Cotes du Rhone. Produced from a classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre, sensitive vinification methods such as destemming and ageing in cement vats keep this wine refined and well-delineated. Each grape’s characteristics shine through to give an intense, fruit-driven glassful. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jul 2024) Taste Deep ruby with ta -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: ViognierABV: 13%Style: Rich Fruity WhiteProduced from a mix of sustainably grown Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier vines, this is classic Cotes du Rhone Blanc. As with so many of Chateau de Gourdon’s wines, the Fontaine du Sud is fruit-driven and allows the natural brilliance of the vineyard and vine to shine through. Following a gentle pressing the wines are fermented at low temperatures (typically around 13.5 °C) and then allowed to rest on their lees over the winter. The resulting wine is fresh, complex, -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Haut MedocGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedChateau Laroze Labatisse is a relatively modern estate that builds on ancient winemaking roots. The passion project of Gérard Bougès, it started life in 1983 when Gérard decided to develop some family-owned land in Fournas, in the town of Saint Sauveur, just inland from the prized commune of Pauillac. Seeing the land's potential for producing top-flight wines, he began assembling small, high-quality plots and released his first vintage in 1988. Ever the perfectionist, as the vines grew older and -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Fruity White94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard. The Chablis masters at Sylvain Mosnier took full advantage of the excellent 2022 vintage and produced wines that are full of freshness, ripeness, and complexity. Classically styled, their Chablis 2022 has great intensity and energy, with its ample fruit kept in check by the clean, balancing acidity. This is a delight now but it will develop over the next 3 years or so. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard (2022 Vintage) Decanter Magazine. "Ver -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedAward Winning Vineyard - Two plots of Syrah vines from Chanos-Curson and Veaunes with an average age of over 20 years go into making this intense, silky and balanced Crozes-Hermitage. Drink now, or lay down to increase in complexity over the next 5-10 years. This wine reveals the characteristic nose of the Syrah grape variety, both crisp and mellow with hints of red berries ripened in the sun. An initial tender attack on the palate, soft tannins and a refreshing aftertaste revealing an overall cRegular Price£22.95Bin End Sale - 25% off£17.22 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 15%Style: Rich Full RedA traditional blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%), Chateau de Gourdon Vase de Pierre Cotes du Rhone is unusual in being so elegant and refined. Despite boasting an impressive 15% alcohol, its structure is fine and complex. This is achieved by de-stemming the Syrah, giving both grapes long (30 day), cool fermentations and keeping oak ageing to a minimum. The result is an impressively intense, but beautifully rounded wine. Taste Deep purple, the bouquet is dominated by fresh black fruits – blu -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic Red93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A jewel located on top of the highest hill in Margaux, Château Chantelune is a unique property. Its previous owner, Mr. Soubrane was a carpenter who believed in felling his trees by moonlight, claiming this gave the best quality wood. His practice gave the property its name, meaning “sing to the moon.” The current owner is the world renowned José Sanfins, director at third growth property, Château Cantenac Brown and produces only 400 cases. The rounded tannins add a -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Oct 2024) Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL - GILBERT ET GAILLARD (2022) "Pale -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mowed grass. Creamy o -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Lalande de PomerolGrapes: MerlotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red94 Points - International Wine Report. Situated on the banks of the Barbanne river which separates Lalande from Pomerol, this is some of the finest terroir and one of the best performing properties in the appellation. This medium-bodied red displays a fantastic structure with lovey fine tannins that provide plenty of structural backbone. A supple, sensual red Bordeaux with instant appeal and a long path of pleasure ahead. Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - International Wine Report (2016 Vintage) Th -
Country: France, Loire ValleyGrapes: Sauvignon BlancABV: 13.5%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThe Frissant family have been making wine on this 27 hectare vineyard for 8 generations. Spanning 5 different locations and 2 distinct soils structures. This diversity of terroirs allows Xavier to match each grape variety with its perfect growing conditions to produce wines of complexity, and a real expression of the land that they are from. Sourced from the lieux-dits of Les Pentes and Les Hauts Noyers this Touraine Sauvignon Blanc has the balance and minerality of many Sancerre's but for a fraRegular Price£16.95Bin End Sale - 25% off£12.72 -
Country: France, Bordeaux, GravesGrapes: Semillon, Sauvignon BlancABV: 12%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteThis classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. The wines are magnificent, colourful, fruity and concentrated. Colou -
Country: France, Bordeaux, PauillacGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis 1.2-hectare vineyard in Pauillac stands next to the 5th growth grand cru classé's of Chateau Batailley, and across the road from Château Grand Puy Lacoste, on soil worthy of a classified growth. The yield here is around 32 hl/ha and the vineyard is planted in equal measure of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The entire batch of their Pauillac parcels is aged in new French oak barrels under the label Château Les Landes de Cach. The result is a superb wine from exceptional soils and winemakers. -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis wine is a piece of history and when sold out - it will be wine money cannot buy ! The owner of Château Les Vimières, Jacques Boissenot, was central to the development of new winemaking techniques in Bordeaux before he sadly passed away in 2014. Jacques had his hand on pretty much every First Growth production since the 1960s and was voted Decanter magazine's Winemaker of the Decade in 2010. This Margaux from the outstanding 2010 vintage amply demonstrates how he led the way for quality wine -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: MerlotABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedThis wine is a piece of history and when sold out - it will be wine money cannot buy ! The owner of Château Les Vimières, Jacques Boissenot, was central to the development of new winemaking techniques in Bordeaux before he sadly passed away in 2014. Jacques had his hand on pretty much every First Growth production since the 1960s and was voted Decanter magazine's Winemaker of the Decade in 2010. This Margaux from the outstanding 2009 vintage amply demonstrates how he led the way for quality wine -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: MerlotABV: 13.5%Style: Savoury Classic RedChâteau Haut-Boutisse is one of the wines of Château Palais Cardinal, a family property that has existed since the middle of the 19th century and neighbour to the Grand Cru Classé Château Monbousquet. An average vine age of over 40 years and from the fabulous 2020 vintage gives a wine full of concentration, structure and classic Saint-Émilion traits. Taste Nose of coffee and plum with some velvety tannins on the palate. A wine full of charm and surprises brought by the vintage. Wine Press / Aw -
Country: France, Bordeaux, MargauxGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedZédé de Labégorce is the second wine of Château Labégorce, one of Margaux’s oldest estates with a history dating back to the fourteenth century. The estate lies on the plateau to the northwest of Chateau Margaux and just to the north of Chateau Lascombes. In keeping with the rest of the commune, Labégorce produced exceptional wines in 2020. The Zédé de Labégorce shows all of Margaux’s style and elegance but has a powerful structure thanks to the heat and the high levels of Cabernet Sauvignon in -
Country: France, BordeauxGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet SauvignonABV: 15%Style: Savoury Classic Red92 Points - International Wine Report. No ordinary Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Lagrave Paran is nestled on a micro-property spanning approximately 3.5 hectares, this under-the-radar winemaker lavishes each vine with the utmost care, resulting in excellent wines year after year. The wine's soft, maturing black-currant fruits reflect the vintage's relative lightness, while oak aging gracefully smooths the tannins and imparts a final, juicy character. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Feb 2025) Wine Press Rating -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Crisp Classic SparklingAward Winning - featured in Prestigious Guide Hachette. Made using Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, this Champagne beating Blanc de Blancs Crémant is made in the traditional champagne method, then aged for 18 months before release for a complex and delicate Crémant. Fantastically full-bodied with pure fruit and elegantly smooth bubbles. Great value, Superb Quality Crémant! Blanc de Blancs Champagne equivalent ... without the price tag! Taste Pale yellow colour with light reflections. The bubbles are -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint JulienGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic Red91 Points - VertdeVin. St Julien is the commune in Bordeaux with the highest proportion of Classed Growths, and its superlative wine growing land make it a go to destination for high quality Bordeaux. Château les Ormes is made up of 2 principal parcels of vines. One touching the western border of Château Léoville Barton (in fact Anthony Barton sold this parcel to Chateau les Ormes in 1989) and the second further south and juxtaposed between Château Gruaud Larose, Saint Pierre and Beychevelle. Th -
Country: France, AlsaceGrapes: Pinot GrisABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteWines from the Grand Cru vineyard Froehn have exceptional aromatic purity, and this Pinot Gris is a medium-dry white wine, its nose is a delicate mix of smoked aromas (grilled almonds), honey, quince and candied fruits. An absolute treat. It is unctuous, harmonious and very refreshing on the palate. It also has long-lasting longevity, which makes it an excellent wine to age. About the Producer It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vineRegular Price£22.95Bin End Sale - 25% off£17.22