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M E D I T E R R A N E A N E D I T I O N
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This year VSF celebrates 25 years selling fine wine to the yachting world
and successfully growing the business year on year.
From a stockholding of 35,000 bottles, the lion’s share purchased from the
finest producers around the world, VSF boasts perfect provenance, quick
delivery and customer fidelity.
When our founder started selling Aussie chardonnay to crew in 1993,
it would have been hard to foresee how the company would grow as a
leading supplier to the industry.
This anniversary is the perfect opportunity for us to thank ALL of our
customers for your trust and loyalty.
We are looking forward to the next 25 years!
The VSF Team
CONTENTS
CHAMPAGNE 5SPARKLING 9
OLD WORLDROSE 10
FRANCE 13FRANCE WHITE
Alsace 14Loire 15
Burgundy 16Bordeaux 21
Rhône 21Southern France 22
FRANCE REDBurgundy 23
Beaujolais 27Loire 27
BORDEAUX 28LEFT BANK
Médoc 30St Estèphe 31
Pauillac 32St Julien 34Margaux 36
Graves & Pessac-Léognan 38RIGHT BANK
Pomerol 39St Emilion 41
Rhône 44Southern France 46
GERMANY & AUSTRIA 47ITALY 48
ITALY WHITE 50ITALY RED 52
North West & Piedmont 53North East 54
Central & Tuscany 55South & Islands 59
GREECE 59SPAIN 61
NEW WORLDUSA 62
ARGENTINA & CHILE 67AUSTRALIA 68
NEW ZEALAND 70SOUTH AFRICA 71
SWEET & FORTIFIED 72SPIRITS & OTHER BEVERAGES 74
Services 76Wine Courses 76
Delivery, Terms & Conditions 78Tax Free Deliveries 79
LOCATIONSFRENCH RIVIERA+33 (0)4 22 10 67 70info@vsfgroup.comLanguages – English, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech
VIAREGGIO+39 320 602 8236 viareggio@vsfgroup.com Languages – English, Italian, French
PALMAOffice - +34 971 870 640 Mobile - +34 630 355 974 palma@vsfgroup.com Languages – English, Spanish
CROATIAcroatia@vsfgroup.com
LONDONinfouk@vsfgroup.com
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Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
NV 93pts
Wine Spectator
CHAMPAGNE
“Lovely aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry and currant fruit, graphite, toast
and candied Meyer lemon zest are set in this racy Champagne, with a refined, finely
detailed mousse. The mouthwatering finish is long and spicy.”
Bollinger Special CuvéeNV
93ptsWine Spectator
CHAMPAGNEBILLECART-SALMONStill family run, the small house of Billecart-Salmon offers a range of black-grape dominated Champagnes with bright, complex fruit flavours resulting from a long, slow, cool fermentation process. Particularly well known for its elegant Rosé, Billecart-Salmon is a Champagne house for wine lovers: many who discover it drink few other Champagnes thereafter.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV €31.00
Billecart-Salmon Brut Vintage 2007 €50.00
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé NV €51.00
BOLLINGERBollinger has been making classic, Pinot-dominated Champagnes with great ageing potential and complexity since 1829. The house style is deliberately oxidative with much of the wine (all of the vintage and reserve wines, and a high proportion of Special Cuvée) being fermented in old oak barrels, resulting in rich toast, apple and spice flavours. A proportion of the reserve wines are aged in magnums under cork keeping the aromas and flavours fresh and helping to make Special Cuvée one of the most complex Non-Vintage Champagnes around.
Bollinger Special Cuvée NV €38.00
Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 €89.00
Bollinger Rosé NV €52.00
Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2005 €125.00
DELAMOTTEDelamotte Blanc de Blancs NV €37.00
Food pairing suggestion The ideal aperitif, or delicious served with oysters, grilled fish or fresh radishes served with salt.
One of the most northern wine producing regions in the world, Champagne is located 90 miles north-east of Paris with 34,000 hectares of vines. Surrounding the Champagne hubs of Epernay and Reims, the
region produces around a million bottles of Champagne a day.
A technique said to have been invented by Dom Pérignon in 1688, Champagne is made using the traditional
method whereby a second fermentation is induced in the bottle, producing CO2 which becomes trapped,
resulting in a sparkling wine. Champagne style wines are now replicated all over the world.
These premium wines are usually made from a blend of grapes: Chardonnay to add fruit and elegance; the red
grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, for body and backbone.
“A lovely rosé in an almost vinous style, with mouthwatering acidity and
a fine, lacy mousse carrying appealing flavors of ripe raspberry, white cherry
fruit, star anise, mandarin orange peel and honeysuckle. Lightly chalky on the
lasting finish.”
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“There’s a subtle power to this graceful Champagne, which boasts a firm, crystalline frame of acidity married to the fine, satinlike
mousse and notes of white raspberry, brioche and Earl Grey tea. Seamless through to the long
finish of smoke and spice accents, this opens beautifully in the glass.”
“A finely knit version that glides across the palate, this elegant blanc de blancs
offers vibrant acidity layered with ripe Dijon pear, toast, pastry cream and
candied lemon zest.”
“Beautifully aromatic, this leads with aromas of ground clove, coffee liqueur
and mandarin orange peel, adding crystallized honey, dried cherry, acacia blossom and toasted brioche notes on the expansive palate. Rich in flavor and
broad in structure, with verve driving this through to the long, satiny finish.”
Krug Vintage2002
96ptsWine Spectator
Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV
91ptsWine Spectator
CHAMPAGNE
“An elegant Champagne, with good intensity. Hints of pastry cream and
brioche accent the glazed apricot, candied ginger and lemon pâte de fruit flavors
on the palate. Firm acidity creates a mouthwatering impression on racy, spice-
and smoke-laced finish.”
“This is lacy in texture, featuring a firm frame of acidity and a smoke-tinged
underpinning. Offers flavors of poached quince, toast and pickled ginger, with a
crisp, citrusy finish.”
“Rich, creamy and radiant, the 2009 Cristal captures all of the natural
generosity of the vintage while also retaining a good bit of freshness and
aromatic intensity. Immediate and totally sensual in its allure, the 2009
will drink well with minimal cellaring.”
Louis RoedererCristal
2009 96ptsVinous
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut
NV 91pts
Wine Spectator
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle NV
93ptsWine Spectator
CHAMPAGNE
Dom Pérignon 2009
96ptsWine Spectator
DOM PERIGNONDom Pérignon, owned by Moët & Chandon, is an exclusively vintage prestige cuvée Champagne. It is made from roughly equal quantities (varying slightly according to the vintage) of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, grown only in the best vineyard sites in Champagne. During production, the wine sees no oak and is protected from oxidation as much as possible making it one of Champagne’s most reductive, minerally styles with an overarching elegance, harmony and completeness. It is one of the most classic, famous, and eye-catching of all wines and consistently tastes as good as its reputation suggests it will.
Dom Pérignon 2006 €149.00
Dom Pérignon 2009 €135.00
Dom Pérignon Magnum 2005/9 €359.00
Dom Pérignon Jeroboam 2005 €1,740.00
Dom Pérignon P2 1998 €369.00
Dom Pérignon P2 2000 €349.00
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2005 €315.00
Dom Pérignon Rosé Magnum 2004 €859.00
HENRI GIRAUDHenri Giraud Hommage NV €34.00
CHARLES HEIDSIECKCharles Heidsieck founded his eponymous Champagne house in 1851 at the age of 29. He is credited with popularising Champagne in the United States where he became hugely popular and earned the nickname ‘Champagne Charlie’. The consistent high quality of the wines means their range is one of the most frequently awarded in Champagne.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV €29.00
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV €39.00
HENRIOTFounded in 1808, Henriot is one of the few remaining independent Champagne houses having been owned and managed by the same family for more than eight generations. The Chardonnay-dominant wines are fresh and elegant with a rich, toasty character from extended ageing on the lees (twice the legal requirement) and are exceptional value for money.
Henriot Brut Souverain NV €28.00
Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV €39.00
Henriot Brut Millésimé 2005/6 €49.00
KRUGKrug is the only Champagne house to have created a prestige cuvée every year since it was founded in 1843. The house’s flagship wine, Grande Cuvée, typically contains 35-50% reserve wines chosen from an extensive library of 150 different wines across more than 10 vintages. With fermentation in neutral oak barrels and ageing on the lees well beyond the legal minimum, the wines have incredible depth, richness and complexity and a unique personality all of their own.
Krug Grande Cuvée NV €155.00
Krug Vintage 2002 €369.00
Krug Clos de Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2002 €1,249.00
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay Blanc de Noirs 2000 €2,380.00
Krug Rosé NV €249.00
LAURENT-PERRIERChardonnay forms the core of most of Laurent-Perrier’s cuvées giving the wines a fresh, elegant style. The exception to this is their Cuvée Rosé, for which the house is best known. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, it is unusual in that it is made by the tricky ‘saignée’ method. This is the technique by which the pink colour is obtained through maceration of the skins rather than the addition of red wine (the way most rosé Champagnes are made) and gives Laurent-Perrier Rosé its remarkable flavour.
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV €29.00Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle NV €118.00Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV €59.00
MOET & CHANDONCreating a true slice of Champagne, Moët & Chandon brings the characteristics of all three varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, into their blends. The wines are vinified non-oxidatively in stainless steel and undergo malolactic fermentation, giving them a soft, light, approachable style with a universal appeal that has made Moët & Chandon the world’s most popular Champagne.
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV €35.00Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial 20cl NV €12.50Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial (demi-sec) NV €38.00Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial (demi-sec) NV €46.00Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008/9 €49.00Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial NV €42.00Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial 20cl NV €15.00Moët & Chandon Ice Rosé Impérial (demi-sec) NV €51.00
PERRIER-JOUETPerrier-Jouët is a prestigious Epernay-based producer, famous for its cuvée Belle Epoque, instantly recognisable by its distinctive anemone-adorned bottle. Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Cramant and Avize have the biggest influence on the house style which is one of lightness, elegance and finesse, featuring floral aromas and a delicate creaminess.
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV €34.00Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2007 €149.00Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2008 €136.00Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé NV €48.00
LOUIS ROEDERERMost famous for their prestige cuvée Cristal which was first created in 1876 for the Tsar of Russia, Alexander II, the house of Louis Roederer is known for the sheer quality and style of their wines across the range. Roederer is the largest owner of organically-farmed (and increasingly, biodynamically-farmed) vineyards in Champagne. The wines are distinguished by their superb balance, finesse and elegance and their fine, creamy mousse.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV €35.00Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature 2009 € 54.00Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2010 € 59.00Louis Roederer Cristal 2006 € 199.00Louis Roederer Cristal 2007 €174.00Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 €159.00Louis Roederer Brut Rosé 2011 €56.00Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2007 €449.00Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2009 €425.00
Food pairing suggestion Perfect with lobster, beluga caviar, seared salmon or poached sea trout.
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“The 2006 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut is simply fabulous. In most
vintages, Dom Ruinart is a big, ample Champagne that shows the structure
of the Montagne de Reims Chardonnay in the blend. The 2006 has plenty of
textural resonance and richness, and yet I am also struck by its tension.”
“The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted
it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in
tête de cuvée Champagne.”
“A waft of spring blossom draws you into this elegant Champagne, whose subtle
notes of poached quince, toasted brioche and mandarin orange gracefully ride the
satiny mousse, supported by a vibrant backbone of acidity.”
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
200694pts
Wine Spectator
Andreola Vigneto Dirupo Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Extra Dry NV
92ptsWine Enthusiast
Dom RuinartBlanc de Blancs
2006 97+pts
Vinous
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
200697+pts
Vinous
CHAMPAGNE SPARKLING
Nyetimber Rosé A beautiful sunset pink colour, with aromas of fresh red fruits and spice, followed by the
quintessentially English flavours of redcurrant, raspberry and cherry that lead to an elegant,
silky finish.
“Fresh and balanced, this bright savory sparkler delivers mouthfuls of green apple, white peach and lemon peel. Crisp acidity
keeps it refreshing while a soft mousse gives it plenty of finesse. It has a dry juicy finish.”
RUINARTRuinart is Champagne’s oldest house, with a history dating back to 1729. The Chardonnay grape is at the heart of all Ruinart’s wines giving them freshness and bright fruit aromas. The wines, vinified non-oxidatively in stainless steel, have a minerally character in youth, developing toasty, smoky characteristics with bottle age.
R de Ruinart Brut NV €41.00
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV €56.00
Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2006 €139.00
Ruinart Rosé NV €56.00
Dom Ruinart Rosé 2002/4 €195.00
SALONSalon is a tiny house producing what connoisseurs consider to be the quintessential Blanc de Blancs. In minuscule amounts (30,000 bottles a year, if at all) from over 35-year-old vines in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (one of the greatest crus of the Côte de Blancs), Salon releases on average only about 3 times a decade.
Salon “S” Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2002 €649.00
Salon “S” Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2006 €450.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with panfried foie gras and truffle jus.
TAITTINGERIn a beautiful twist on the norm, the Taittinger family bought back the Champagne House that bears their name from the demerger of a giant multinational in 2006, and the wines - always good - have been on fine form ever since. The house style is one of elegance and clarity of fruit with a creamy texture.
Taittinger Brut Réserve NV €35.00
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2006/7 €115.00
Taittinger Prestige Rosé NV €46.00
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2006 €135.00
VEUVE CLICQUOTOften considered the Champagne of the yachting fraternity, with its distinctive yellow-orange livery, the ultra-consistent style of its Pinot-dominated wines is what has made Veuve Clicquot one of the world’s most popular classic, dry Champagnes.
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV €37.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut 375ml NV €22.50
Veuve Clicquot Vintage 2008 €53.00
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006 €122.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé NV €45.00
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé 2006 €230.00
ENGLANDNyetimber Classic Cuvée 2009 €33.00
Nyetimber Rosé NV €42.00
FRANCELoireLanglois Crémant de Loire Brut NV €15.00
Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV €15.00
ITALYFranciacortaCa’del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige NV €28.00
Food pairing suggestion Delicious with tuna tataki or gravalax or simply on its own as an aperitif.
ProseccoAndreola Vigneto Dirupo Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry NV €17.00
Bisol Crede Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut NV €18.00
Bisol Relio Rive di Guia Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut 2017 €23.00
Sparkling wine is arguably the most technical style of wine in the world. Not only do these wines have to undergo a first fermentation in order to make alcohol, but also a second
fermentation to produce the carbon dioxide giving the wine its fizz. This is done either in the same way as Champagne, where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, or by using
the tank method where it takes place inside a sealed tank.
Produced all around the world, sparkling wine comes in a huge range of styles, from bone dry to
perfumed and floral.
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ROSE
“Bright dark pink. Lovely, with very delicate aromas and flavors of spicy red
berries, quinine, cinnamon and violet. Fresh, juicy and smooth, with a lively long
finish and a very clean, slightly tannic mouthfeel. This is a brand new wine from
Antinori, that is made with Aleatico, the lovely aromatic red grape that is very
much at home on the Tuscan coast.”
“Pale orange. Fresh strawberry and tangerine on the lively, spice-accented
nose and in the mouth. Juicy and seamless in texture, showing very good
clarity and a suave floral nuance on the back half. Closes long, sappy and
extremely floral, leaving an exotic melon note behind.”
“A” Rosato Aldobrandesca Antinori
201690ptsVinous
Domaine Fournier Les Belles Vignes
Sancerre Rosé2015
90ptsVinous
“Light brilliant pink. Mineral-accented aromas of raspberry and tangerine carry a suave floral topnote. Shows
impressive intensity and depth on the palate, offering ripe red berry and cherry flavors and a touch of
honeysuckle. Finishes on a chewy note, delivering solid punch, very good
tenacity and a lingering floral note.”
Mirabeau Pure Rosé 2016
91ptsVinous
“Limpid orange-pink. High-pitched aromas of fresh red berries and
blood orange, along with hints of honeysuckle and peach. Silky and
precise in the mouth, offering nicely concentrated strawberry, tangerine
and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily on the back half.
Finishes minerally and long, showing suave, floral-driven persistence.”
Miraval Rosé2016
90ptsVinous
FRANCELoireDomaine Fournier Les Belles Vignes Sancerre Rosé Sancerre 2015 €19.00
RhôneDomaine de Mourchon Loubié Rosé Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret 2017 €13.00
ProvenceBarbeyrolles Rosé Pétale de Rose Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €26.00
Château La Coste Rosé Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 2016/17 €17.00
Château Hermitage Saint-Martin Cuvée iKon Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €20.00
Château de Margüi Perle de Margüi Rosé Coteaux Varois en Provence 2016/17 €17.00
La Mascaronne Quat’saisons Côtes de Provence 2017 €17.00
Château Mira Luna Rosé Coteaux Varois en Provence 2016 €19.00
Miraval Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €19.00
Domaine PiqueRoque Rosé IGP Maures 2016/17 €6.50
Château Sainte Marguerite Cuvée Symphonie Côtes de Provence La Londe 2017 €20.00
Food pairing suggestionA refreshing aperitif or delicious served with fried or stuffed courgette flowers.
CHATEAU D’ESCLANSSacha Lichine’s exquisite rosés from Château d’Esclans are fast becoming regarded as the finest range from Provence, if not in the world; a fitting testament to all the effort that has gone into the property’s restoration, and the wines’ meticulous creation.
Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017 €19.00
Château d’Esclans Rock Angel Rosé Côtes de Provence 2017 €29.00
Château d’Esclans Garrus Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €110.00
CHATEAU MINUTYChâteau Minuty has been run by the Matton-Farnet family since 1936 and was one of only 23 estates in Provence to be awarded Cru Classé status in 1955. The vineyards on the slopes of Gassin and Ramatuelle, overlooking the bay of St Tropez, are farmed sustainably using no herbicides or pesticides, and only organic fertilisers.
Minuty M Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €14.00
Minuty Prestige Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €19.00
Château Minuty Rose et Or Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €29.00
Château Minuty Rose et Or Magnum Côtes de Provence 2017 €64.00
Minuty 281 Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €55.00
MIRABEAU EN PROVENCEFollowing their dream to make wine, husband and wife team Stephen and Jeanny moved to Provence with their young family from London in 2009. Since then they have gone on to make rosés which have captured the attention of wine critics the world over.
“Elegant, lively, silky and pure, it’s a classy and perfectly balanced rosé that’s about as good as Provençal rosés can get.”
Robert Parker
Mirabeau Classic Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €11.00
Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €15.00
DOMAINES OTTA perpetual favourite, Domaines Ott, with its distinctive bottle, is often simply a ‘must-have’. It comprises three properties: Château de Selle and Clos Mireille in Provence and Château Romassan in Bandol.
Domaines Ott Rosé Bandol / Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €23.00
BY.OTT Rosé Côtes de Provence 2016/17 €12.00
ITALY“A” Rosato Aldobrandesca Antinori Toscana 2016 €44.00
Alois Lageder Lagrein Rosé Alto Adige 2017 €15.00
Rosé is produced in a variety of styles around the world, although perhaps the best known are those from Provence. Not only is this France’s oldest wine region, having been making wine for over 2,600 years, but it is also the only one to focus on rosé.
It even has a research institute dedicated to the style. Dry, crisp and refreshing, these
wines are a blend of regional varieties such as Grenache, Carignan and Syrah.
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France produces 7-8 billion bottles of wine every year, second only to Italy in terms of volume. A key part of French culture, with 27 billion hectolitres being drunk in
France annually, wine is produced throughout the country in every style.
France’s long-standing wine heritage gave birth to the appellation system, designed to
preserve regional wine styles, which has been emulated all over Europe.
France is also the source of many international grape varieties such as Cabernet
Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Paris
Burgundy
Corsica
Champagne
Alsace
Languedoc-Roussillon
Rhône
Beaujolais
Provence
Bordeaux
Loire
Chablis
FRANCE
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FRANCE WHITE ALSACE
Located between the centre and north of France, the Loire valley stretches 600 miles east to west and accounts for 8% of the country’s vineyards including the famous appellations of Sancerre, Pouilly-
Fumé, Muscadet and Vouvray. Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are situated at the far eastern end of the Loire valley and arguably produce the world’s greatest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre also
produces high quality reds and rosés from Pinot Noir.
The Loire is considered to be France’s most diverse wine region given the different climates and soil types
such a large region offers, and as such, produces wines in every style.
“Lovely talc, sweet pea, mâche and chive notes stream through, backed by a
bracing, flint-edged finish. This is steely and pure, textbook Sancerre that can
handle a little cellaring.”
“From the nine-hectare original vineyard of the Huet family, the 2016 Vouvray
Le Haut-Lieu Sec shows a citrus color followed by an intense, fresh and chalky-mineral bouquet with lemon and some
blossom aromas. This is a medium-bodied, round, elegant, remarkably
lush and delicate Chenin Blanc from calcareous clay soils.”
“Broad and creamy flavors of Jonagold apple, orchard blossom, peach skin and ground ginger are
set in a lithe and elegant frame, enlivened by a laser beam of
acidity and an underpinning of spicy mineral.”
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine
Domaine Weinbach 2016
92pts Wine Spectator
Sancerre Clos du Roy Pascal Jolivet
201692pts
Wine Spectator
Vouvray Le Haut-LieuDomaine Huet
201690pts
The Wine Advocate
FRANCE WHITE LOIRE
ALSACEGewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence Domaine Weinbach 2016 €42.00
Food pairing suggestionOne of the best wines to serve with spicy dishes, perfect with Thai and Asian flavours.
Pinot Gris Réserve Particulière Domaine Weinbach 2016 €28.00
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine Domaine Weinbach 2016/17 €58.00
LOIRECarisannes Sauvignon Blanc H. Brochard 2016 €8.00
MuscadetMuscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie Langlois-Chateau 2016 €11.50
SaumurSaumur Vieilles Vignes Langlois-Chateau 2014 €24.00
VouvrayVouvray Le Haut-Lieu Domaine Huet (sec) 2016 €24.00
Vouvray Le Mont Domaine Huet (demi-sec) 2015 €38.00
Food pairing suggestionFantastic food pairing wine - try with Moroccan or Mediterranean flavours or sushi.
Menetou-SalonMenetou-Salon Côtes de Morogues Domaine Fournier 2015 €18.00
SancerreSancerre Classique H. Brochard 2016 €16.00
Sancerre Le Mont Damné Didier Dagueneau 2014 €190.00
Sancerre Château de Fontaine-Audon Langlois-Chateau 2015/16 €22.00
Sancerre Clos du Roy Pascal Jolivet 2016/17 €29.00
Sancerre Sauvage Pascal Jolivet 2016 €48.00
Sancerre Comte Lafond 2016 €22.00
Sancerre Grande Cuvée Comte Lafond 2014/15 €33.00
Sancerre Haut de la Poussie 2014 €43.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with oily and meaty fish.
Pouilly FuméPouilly Fumé Classique H. Brochard 2016 €16.00
Pouilly Fumé Vieilles Vignes H. Brochard 2014/15 €23.00
Pouilly Fumé Silex Didier Dagueneau 2014 €190.00
Pouilly Fumé Ladoucette 2016/17 €25.00
Pouilly Fumé Baron de L 2014/15 €59.00
Protected by the Vosges Mountains, Alsace is one of the driest regions in France and due to its northern latitude has very long hours of sunshine during the growing season. This helps to ripen the grapes and produce some of the world’s finest white wines.
The wines from Alsace are produced from noble varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewurztraminer and unlike elsewhere in France, here, the name of the grape must appear on the
label. The best vineyard sites have been given Grand Cru status.
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BURGUNDY WHITE FRANCE WHITE BURGUNDY
“Rich, spicy and sweet, with its ripe orchard fruit flavors leavened by a floral topnote. Very subtle, elegant yet extract-
rich wine with terrific dusty length and lift. Ultimately dry and classic, this wine reverberates on the palate for a minute
or more.”
“The 2011 Chablis Butteaux is subtle, gracious and utterly impeccable in its elegance. All the elements are simply
in the right place. Articulate, energetic and nuanced, the 2011 captures all the
qualities of this 1er Cru site, in miniature.”
Chablis Preuses William Fèvre
2016 93-95pts
Vinous
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau
201193ptsVinous
Beaune
Mâcon
Meursault
Puligny-MontrachetChassagne-Montrachet
Chablis
COTES DE BEAUNE
MACONNAIS
COTES DE NUITS
Vougeot
Aloxe-Corton
Pouilly-Fuissé
CHABLISA very well-known name in the world of wine, Chablis is a northern region of 4,900ha celebrated for producing Chardonnays which are austere in character and display steely, fresh minerality. There are 40 vineyards which are classified as Premier Cru, and 7 Grand Cru vineyards which overlook the town of Chablis and the River Serein.
Chablis Champs Royaux William Fèvre 2016 €19.00
Chablis Louis Jadot 2016 €22.00
Chablis J. Moreau & Fils 2016 €24.00
Chablis Montée de Tonnerre La Chablisienne 1er Cru 2015/16 €33.00
Chablis 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2015 €37.00
Chablis Fourchaume William Fèvre 1er Cru 2017 €35.00
Chablis Fourchaume J. Moreau & Fils 1er Cru 2016 €44.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2009 €290.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2011 €290.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2012 €295.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2013 €289.00
Chablis Butteaux François Raveneau 1er Cru 2015 €440.00
Chablis Grenouilles Château Grenouilles La Chablisienne Grand Cru 2013/14 €69.00
Chablis Vaudésir Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2013/14 €76.00
Chablis Bougros William Fèvre Grand Cru 2011/13 €62.00
Chablis Preuses William Fèvre Grand Cru 2016 €80.00
Chablis Vaudésir Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €89.00
Chablis Valmur J. Moreau & Fils Grand Cru 2012/15 €73.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with grilled or steamed lobster or poulet de Bresse, especially with truffles.
BOURGOGNEBourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines Jean-Claude Boisset 2015 €19.00
Bourgogne Blanc Couvent des Jacobins Louis Jadot 2016 €18.00
Bourgogne Blanc Cuvée Oligocène Patrick Javillier 2015/16 €36.00
COTE DE BEAUNEAloxe-CortonCorton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2005 €239.00
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2009 €235.00
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2011 €249.00
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2013 €255.00
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray Grand Cru 2015 €265.00
Corton-Charlemagne Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2011/13 €168.00
Corton-Charlemagne Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 13/14/15 €195.00
Corton-Charlemagne Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013/14 €176.00
Food pairing suggestionFresh, diver-caught scallops, lightly seared with a crisp salad.
Burgundy, or Bourgogne, is the source of the most majestic Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines in the world. The polar opposite of Bordeaux with its grand Châteaux, this is a complex region of smallholders with over 3,000 vineyard owners. 15 million cases are produced annually from 100 different appellations spanning 26,000 hectares.
With reds made from Pinot Noir and whites from Chardonnay, these wines are not
only long lived, but are also some of the most exceptional on the market
.
The region is split into 5 sub-regions:
Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais.
The most significant of these for the production of white wines are
Chablis, the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais.
“A mineral-driven bouquet – linear and taut, with slate and granite aromas
gradually unfurling in the glass. The palate is clean and fresh with supremely
well-judged acidity. Touches of apricot and mango lie in the background with the
citrus element playing the main role.”
Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Bonneau du Martray
201193pts
The Wine Advocate
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Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive
199695pts
Wine Spectator
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon
Domaine Leflaive2012
94ptsWine Spectator
“Magnificently focused, brimming with mineral intensity and worldly complexity.
Cleverly built, with medium-toasty oak notes, a tightly wound lemon and pink grapefruit juiciness and cigar-box
aromas. Long finish.”
“A classy white, creamy in texture and racy, featuring lemon, apple, hazelnut, nut oil and mineral aromas and flavors. Intense
and airy at once, building to a long aftertaste of citrus and mineral. The oak
lends the right amount of support and never gets in the way.”
FRANCE WHITE BURGUNDY FRANCE WHITE BURGUNDY
Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta Louis Jadot
2014 93pts
Vinous
“Very ripe, inviting aromas of yellow peach, butter and clove. Wonderfully
rich, plush and sweet, but the ripe yellow peach fruit and creamy
old-vines texture are enlivened by mineral lift. Finishes tactile and very
long, with a strong impression of dry extract. A superb vintage for this consistently excellent wine bottling.”
Meursault Charmes Domaine Comtes Lafon
2011 93+pts
Vinous
“Complex, vibrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lemon accented by white pepper. Rich, ripe, tactile and
sweet, with the intense citrus and stone fruit flavors accented by peppery spices
and complicated by vanilla and leesy nuances.”
“Alluring aromas of citronella, buttered pastry and vanilla introduce this supple, harmonious white. Grace notes of lemon and toast add depth,
while a mineral element chimes in on the long finish.”
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc Joseph Drouhin
201093pts
Wine Spectator
Pernand-VergelessesPernand-Vergelesses Les Combottes Louis Jadot 2015 € 40.00
BeauneBeaune du Château 1er Cru Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2015/16 €35.00
Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2010/15 €149.00
MeursaultMeursault Bouchard Père & Fils 2013/15 €41.00
Meursault Joseph Drouhin 2015 €63.00
Meursault Louis Jadot 2014 €60.00
Meursault Clos du Cromin Patrick Javillier 2015 €66.00
Meursault Cuvée Tête de Murger Patrick Javillier 2015 €108.00
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2011 €239.00
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2012 €244.00
Meursault Clos de la Barre Domaine Comtes Lafon 2013 €235.00
Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2014 €81.00
Meursault Charmes Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2013/14 €110.00
Meursault Charmes Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2011 €295.00
Meursault Porusots Domaine Comtes Lafon 1er Cru 2011/12 €295.00
Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €199.00
Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €205.00
Meursault Sous le Dos d’Ane Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €219.00
Food pairing suggestionWonderful with fish or white meats in rich, creamy sauces.
Puligny-MontrachetPuligny-Montrachet Jean-Marc Boillot 2016 €72.00
Puligny-Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils 2016 €49.00
Puligny-Montrachet Joseph Drouhin 2013/15 €76.00
Puligny-Montrachet Louis Jadot 2014 €67.00
Puligny-Montrachet Etienne Sauzet 2014 €89.00
Puligny-Montrachet Champs Canet Jean-Marc Boillot 1er Cru 2013/16 €94.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2014/15 €108.00
Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013/14 €95.00
Puligny-Montrachet Combettes Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013 €127.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013 €98.00
Puligny-Montrachet Folatières Etienne Sauzet 1er Cru 2014 €239.00
Food pairing suggestionWorks beautifully with white fish such as sea bass, especially with fennel flavours.
DOMAINE LEFLAIVEDomaine Leflaive is currently crafting what are undoubtedly some of the greatest Chardonnay wines on earth. Production is tiny, demand is stratospheric and prices are deservedly high (and rising). The land is farmed entirely biodynamically which eliminates all chemical intervention. The concentration achieved in the wines is quite remarkable.
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €325.00
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €245.00
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2012 €259.00
Puligny-Montrachet Le Clavoillon Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €245.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 1999 €390.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2005 €395.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2006 €369.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €465.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €349.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 1996 €390.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2004 €395.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2006 €395.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2008 €385.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €349.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2001 €369.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2009 €449.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2010 €395.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2011 €335.00
Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles Domaine Leflaive 1er Cru 2013 €369.00
Chassagne-MontrachetChassagne-Montrachet Domaine Amiot Guy & Fils 2015 €55.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Louis Jadot 2015 €66.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Joseph Drouhin 2014 €72.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers Domaine Amiot Guy & Fils 1er Cru 2014/15 €75.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 10/14/15 €139.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets Jean-Marc Pillot 1er Cru 2015/16 €99.00
Food pairing suggestionPerfect served with seafood and fish dishes.
Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Laguiche
Joseph Drouhin 2010
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
“The terrific 2010 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche is
beautifully balanced from start to finish. This is all finesse and class.”
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FRANCE WHITE BURGUNDY
“Lemon curd on the nose, with lemon peel and freshly cut flowers. Full and rich, offering a
waxy and rich palate. Long and oily, with lots going on.”
“The finest vintage for this cuvée I’ve ever tasted, the sensational 2015 Hermitage Chante
Alouette boasts awesome notes of white peach, orange marmalade and white flowers in a rich,
full-bodied, concentrated style. Coming from three different terroirs on Hermitage Hill (Méal,
Les Murets and Chante Alouette), don’t miss it!”
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc
de Mouton Rothschild 2007
91ptsWine Spectator
Hermitage Blanc Chante-Alouette M. Chapoutier
95ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Spicy, perfumed aromas of violet and ginger, with hints of lime, peach and
butter. Densely packed, nicely ripe flavors of tangerine, white peach and butter are
lifted by sound acidity. Finishes long and impressively balanced, with superb
finishing lift and thrust.”
Château de Fieuzal Blanc 2010
91-94ptsVinous
“Very ripe aromas of fresh apricot, mint, marzipan and smoky oak,
with a suggestion of candied stone fruits. Big, rich and backward but a
bit youthfully sullen. Outstanding intensity to the citrus, menthol and
iodine flavors. As large-scaled as this is, there’s no heaviness.”
“Bright pale yellow. Steely aromas of apple, minerals and warm stone. Voluminous and powerful, with fat
flavors of pear, menthol, crushed stone and iodine. Most impressive today on the very long, broad aftertaste, which saturates the palate with lemon and
crushed stone. This boasts the sheer size and scale of a Montrachet.”
Montrachet Louis Jadot 2009
94+ptsVinous
Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Bouchard Père & Fils
2009 94ptsVinous
“Jadot’s 2009 Batard-Montrachet is rich, layered, sensual and totally
beguiling. Slate, smoke and crushed rocks are some of the
notes that develop in the glass, adding complexity to the highly
expressive, nuanced fruit.”
Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot
2009 95pts
The Wine Advocate
FRANCE WHITE
MontrachetBâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €345.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €390.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €475.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 1996 €790.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2010 €810.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2011 €660.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2014 €650.00
Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2015 €690.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2006 €323.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2008 €323.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €334.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2007 €560.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2008 €539.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2009 €590.00
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2010 €690.00
Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2007 €370.00
Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2009 €407.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €419.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €395.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €590.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2005 €990.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2008 €960.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2009 €975.00
Chevalier-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive Grand Cru 2012 €735.00
Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2009/11 €550.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2006 €689.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2011 €745.00
Montrachet Laguiche Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru 2014 €789.00
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2009 €590.00
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2012 €599.00
Montrachet Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €610.00
MACONNAISMâconMâcon-Solutré Domaine Ferret 2015/16 €22.00
Pouilly-FuisséPouilly-Fuissé Vignes Romanes Bouchard Père & Fils 2016 €24.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Joseph Drouhin 2015 €33.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Clos des Prouges Domaine Ferret 2015/16 €46.00
Pouilly-Fuissé Terroir Roger Luquet 2015/16 €19.00
BORDEAUXThe original home of Sauvignon Blanc, white wines are produced in Bordeaux from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Many of these are inexpensive dry whites from regions such as Entre-Deux-Mers and Graves, however there are also some outstanding producers making complex and age-worthy examples that are highly sought-after.
Château de Fieuzal Blanc Péssac-Léognan 2010/12 €77.00
Château Roquefort Blanc 2015/16 €9.00
Château Latour Martillac Blanc Péssac-Léognan 2014 €52.00
Château Laville Haut-Brion Blanc Péssac-Léognan 2006 €590.00
Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Blanc Péssac-Léognan 2014 €155.00
Food pairing suggestionPerfect served with rich fish dishes such as crab and lobster.
AILE D’ARGENT BLANC DE MOUTON ROTHSCHILDChâteau Mouton Rothschild’s white wine is an exercise in just how good white Bordeaux can be, and something of a bargain when you consider how much the red wines fetch. Absurdly rare and even more absurdly delicious.
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2004 €119.00
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2008 €129.00
Aile d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc de Mouton Rothschild 2009 €132.00
RHONECondrieu Invitare M. Chapoutier 2015/16 €54.00
Ermitage Le Méal Blanc M. Chapoutier 2012 €195.00
Hermitage Blanc Chante-Alouette M. Chapoutier 2015 €77.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Château Mont-Redon 2015 €35.00
Food pairing suggestionPairs fantastically with roast turbot.
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BURGUNDY RED
“This sports a minerally hint from the start, while light savory, white peach, nectarine and white raspberry notes
fill in behind. Lengthy, with the mineral edge lingering nicely.”
Domaines Ott Blanc de Blancs
201690pts
Wine Spectator
FRANCE WHITE
Dijon
VolnayBeaune
Chassagne-Montrachet
Pommard
Vougeot
Morey-St-Denis
Aloxe-CortonPernand-Vergelesses
COTES DE BEAUNE
COTES DE NUITS
Chambolle-Musigny
Gevrey-Chambertin
Vosne-Romanée
Nuits-St-Georges
SOUTHERN FRANCEWith over 3,000 hours of sunlight a year and constant breezes and mistral winds keeping the risk of fungal disease at a minimum, the south of France is an ideal region for viticulture. A mixture of both local and international grapes is grown here, producing wines in a variety of styles.
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLONDomaine Les Roques Blanc JM Boillot IGP Pays d’Oc 2013/14 €11.50
Domaine La Gravette Sauvignon Blanc IGP Pays d’Oc 2016/17 €5.50
Domaine La Gravette Chardonnay IGP Pays d’Oc 2016/17 €5.50
Hegarty Les Nonnes Blanc Minervois 2014 €18.00
PROVENCEChâteau de Bellet Cuvée Baron G Bellet 2015/16 €38.00
Bomont de Cormeil Viognier Coteaux de Verdon 2014 €20.00
Château Miraval Blanc Coteaux Varois en Provence 2016 €24.00
Domaines Ott Blanc de Blancs Côtes de Provence 2015/19 €22.00
Food pairing suggestionClassic match with grilled fish and fish soups.
CORSICAClos Canarelli Blanc Corse Figari 2015/16 €36.00
COTE DE NUITSThe Côte de Nuits is a 20km stretch forming the northern part of the Côte d’Or, Burgundy’s
‘golden slope’, and it is here that most of the world’s finest examples of Pinot Noir
are produced. Named after the region’s largest village, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 22 out of
Burgundy’s 23 red Grands Crus are located here, expressing a variety of styles. They tend
to be weightier and deeper coloured than the Pinots produced on the Côte de Beaune.
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot and Nuits-Saints-Georges are known for their robust style of
wine, whilst Chambolle-Musigny and Vosne-Romanée display finesse and elegance.
COTE DE BEAUNEDespite the Côte de Beaune being well-known for its white wines, there is actually more red
wine produced in the region. The Pinot Noirs from this southern half of the Côte d’Or show
softness and finesse with the best examples coming from Beaune, Pommard and Volnay as
well as the exceptionally powerful Grand Cru of Corton.
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“Cherry, currant and spice flavors are the hallmarks of this dense red.
A mineral note adds interest as this builds to a long, sinewy finish.
Echoes fruit and spice details on the long aftertaste.”
“Rousseau’s 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques is flat-out gorgeous. Waves
of blue/purplish fruit hit the palate in an intense, explosive Burgundy loaded with
pure class and pedigree.”
“Liqueur-like ripeness of red berries, dried cherry, musky underbrush and minerals,
with treble notes of dried flowers and blood orange contributing sexy lift. Large-
scaled but remarkably light on its feet. This baby is alive!”
Gevrey Chambertin Domaine de la Vougeraie
201492pts
Wine Spectator
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau
201196ptsVinous
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Louis Jadot
201395+pts
Vinous
FRANCE RED BURGUNDY
“The 2009 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru is a big step up from the Chambolle villages in this vintage. Bright red berries, flowers and
spices are supported by vibrant layers of underlying minerality. I very much like the
energy and focus here. The 1er Cru is made from young vines in Musigny.”
“Rich and mouthfilling, with a velvety texture carrying the cherry, raspberry,
mineral and spice flavors eloquently. The refined tannins firm this up, leading to a
lingering aftertaste.”
“Literally jumps from the glass with a heady melange of dark red fruit, sweet
floral notes and crushed rocks. Rich and explosive on the palate, yet backed
up with significant structure and pure intensity, the 2011 is firing on all cylinders.”
Clos Vougeot Bouchard Père & Fils
2013 93pts
Wine Spectator
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé
200992pts
The Wine Advocate
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
201194ptsVinous
FRANCE RED BURGUNDY
BOURGOGNEBourgogne Pinot Noir Réserve Coteaux des Moines Bouchard Père & Fils 2015 €14.00
Bourgogne Rouge Laforêt Joseph Drouhin 2015/16 €22.00
COTE DE NUITSCôte de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain Louis Jadot 2013/14 €31.00
Gevrey-ChambertinGevrey-Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils 2015 €42.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 2013 €63.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Louis Jadot 2012/13 €62.00
Gevrey Chambertin Domaine de la Vougeraie 2014 €60.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2014 €115.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2015 €215.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Les Poissenots Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013 €107.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos Prieur Rossignol-Trapet 1er Cru 2014 €92.00
Food pairing suggestionDuck breast with pomegranate-citrus glaze.
DOMAINE ARMAND ROUSSEAUArmand Rousseau is at the very top of the Burgundy hierarchy along with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Comte Georges de Vogüé and the late Henri Jayer. The wines are nothing less than sensational examples of just how good Pinot Noir can actually be. Absurdly rare and expensive, but for a reason.
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2009 €785.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2010 €990.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2011 €690.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2012 €795.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2013 €590.00
Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Armand Rousseau 1er Cru 2014 €890.00
Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2013 €249.00
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013 €410.00
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2014 €422.00
Chapelle-Chambertin Le Clos Prieur Rossignol-Trapet Grand Cru 2014 €149.00
Morey-St-DenisClos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2013 €275.00
Clos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2014 €280.00
Clos des Lambrays Domaine des Lambrays Grand Cru 2015 €325.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious served with game and casseroles.
Chambolle-MusignyChambolle-Musigny Bouchard Père & Fils 2012/13 €47.00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2015 €96.00
Bonnes Mares Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €440.00
DOMAINE COMTE GEORGES DE VOGUEIt would be difficult to rank the truly great producers of Burgundy, but it would be more difficult to believe that Comte Georges de Vogüé would not feature in the top three list of every wine expert. With just 12.5 hectares of vineyard, the domaine has been in the same family’s hands for over 500 years, and now the 20th generation is at the helm.
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2008 €259.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2009 €325.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2010 €319.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2011 €245.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2012 €259.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2013 €255.00
Chambolle-Musigny Comte de Vogüé 2014 €285.00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2009 €495.00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2010 €490.00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2012 €455.00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Comte de Vogüé 1er Cru 2014 €449.00
VougeotClos Vougeot Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2013 €182.00
Vosne-Romanée / Flagey-EchézeauxVosne-Romanée Les Suchots Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2008/12 €119.00
Echezeaux Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2013 €229.00
Echezeaux Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2013/14 €244.00
Echezeaux Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €275.00
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTIDomaine de la Romanée-Conti, or DRC for short, is one of the world’s most legendary wine estates, comprising some of the finest terroir on earth. Run by Aubert de Villaine, all 25ha of the domaine are Grands Crus, including two monopolies, and are farmed biodynamically. The resulting opulent and stylish wines are some of the most sought after and expensive in the world.
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2007 €1,880.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2008 €1,950.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2010 €1,990.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2011 €1,890.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2012 €1,990.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2013 €1,900.00
Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2014 €1,950.00
Grands Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2010 €2,250.00
Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2006 €2,390.00
Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2007 €2,290.00
Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2008 €2,450.00
Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2014 €2,350.00
La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2013 €3,450.00
La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 2014 €3,550.00
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“Rich and spicy, this silky-textured red also boasts cherry and strawberry
flavors. There are ample tannins, and the well-integrated oak shows a light
touch. Excellent length.”
“The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, moderate depth,
rounded in the mouth with layers of cranberry and strawberry fruit. There
is a pinch of sea salt right on the finish that shows fine precision and focus.
This is outstanding.”
“Inviting scents of flowers, woodsmoke, leather and exotic spices. Pliant but
firm, offering lovely inner-mouth floral lift to the flavors of cherry, minerals and leather. This seamless, silky wine shows
a very nice balance of fruit and acidity.”
Volnay CailleretsBouchard Père & Fils
2013 91ptsVinous
Nuits-St-Georges Les Cailles Bouchard Père & Fils
2012 92pts
Wine Spectator
Corton Pougets Louis Jadot2015
93-95ptsThe Wine Advocate
FRANCE RED
“A bright and “perky” nose: Morello cherry and cranberry leaf scents racing from the
glass, all nicely defined and exuberant. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy,
ripe red cherry and boysenberry fruit, very fleshy and supply in the mouth, almost a
“playful” Morgon that slips down the throat a treat. Not an intellectual Morgon, but one
that is very well crafted.”
Morgon Château des Jacques Louis Jadot
2013 90pts
The Wine Advocate
Saumur Champigny Vieilles Vignes Domaine Langlois Chateau 2014
Smoky perfume, bitter chocolate and sweet black/red currant fruit aromatics
pepper the nose. In the mouth, the moreish mocha and cassis fruit flatter the
palate with a generous texture.
FRANCE RED BURGUNDY
Nuits-St-GeorgesNuits-St-Georges Joseph Drouhin 2013 €62.00
Nuits-St-Georges Les Cailles Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2011/12 €95.00
Nuits-St-Georges Procès Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2011/13 €99.00
Nuits-St-Georges Les Boudots Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2013 €96.00
Nuits St Georges Clos de Thorey Domaine de la Vougeraie 1er Cru 2013 €85.00
Food pairing suggestionPerfect with roast poultry and game.
COTE DE BEAUNECôte de Beaune Villages Louis Jadot 2013 €26.00
Aloxe-CortonAloxe Corton Louis Jadot 2012/13 €58.00
Corton Bouchard Père & Fils Grand Cru 2011/13 €112.00
Corton Pougets Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2011 €99.00
Corton Pougets Louis Jadot Grand Cru 2015 €125.00
Pernand-VergelessesPernand-Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2012/14 €38.00
Savigny-lès-BeauneSavigny-lès-Beaune Louis Jadot 2013 €34.00
BeauneBeaune du Château 1er Cru Rouge Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2014/15 €35.00
Beaune Grèves Vigne de l‘Enfant Jésus Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2011/13 €99.00
Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge Joseph Drouhin 1er Cru 2012 €129.00
PommardPommard Louis Jadot 2012/14 €59.00
Pommard Les Jarollières Jean-Marc Boillot 1er Cru 2013 €87.00
Pommard Clos des Epeneaux Comte Armand 1er Cru 2014 €229.00
Pommard Clos des Epeneaux Comte Armand 1er Cru 2015 €295.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with a classic Boeuf Bourguignon.
VolnayVolnay Louis Jadot 2011 €53.00
Volnay Caillerets Bouchard Père & Fils 1er Cru 2013/14 €72.00
Chassagne-MontrachetChassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Duc de Magenta Louis Jadot 1er Cru 2014 €56.00
Chassagne-Montrachet Clos St Jean Jean-Marc Pillot 1er Cru 2015 €110.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with veal stew or the classic Burgundian cheese Epoisses.
BEAUJOLAISMade exclusively from the Gamay grape, Beaujolais wines are often light bodied and fruity and delicious served chilled.The better examples come from the Beaujolais Villages which are on granite hills and offer a more complex flavour profile. Fleurie and Morgon are two of the best known of these crus and can improve over 10 years or so, evolving to taste like Pinot Noir.
Beaujolais Villages Villa Ponciago 2014/16 €10.00
Morgon Château des Jacques Louis Jadot 2013/14 €18.00
Fleurie La Réserve Villa Ponciago 2014 €19.00
Fleurie Château des Jacques Louis Jadot 2014 €24.00
LOIRESancerre Rouge Comte Lafond 2013/14 €22.00
Saumur Champigny Vieilles Vignes Domaine Langlois Chateau 2014 €24.00
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R. Garonne
LEFT BANK
FRANCE
RIGHT BANK
R. Gironde
Graves
Pomerol
St Estèphe
Médoc
PauillacSt Julien
Margaux
St Emilion
Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux
BORDEAUX
France’s most important wine region and the centre of the fine wine world, Bordeaux has 120,000 hectares under vine and produces over 900 million bottles a year.
With 57 different appellations and 10,000 producers, Bordeaux is
home to some of the world’s finest Châteaux, producing long-lasting
wines of exceptional quality.
LEFT BANK
MEDOCHome to many of the biggest names in
Bordeaux, the Médoc is the most famous red
wine region in the world and includes the
renowned appellations of St Estèphe, Pauillac,
St Julien and Margaux. Situated on the left
bank of the Gironde estuary, the best vineyard
sites are located on gravelly outcrops close
to the river. The left bank is well suited to the
production of Cabernet Sauvignon and the
wines produced here will generally have this
as the dominant grape in the blend.
ST ESTEPHEThis is the most northerly of the important
communes of the Médoc. The wines here take
on a rustic style due to the high proportion
of clay in the soil. As a result they can seem
austere in their youth, however they display
good acidity and colour and are exceptionally
long-lived.
PAUILLACConsidering that Pauillac is a small region
of only 23km², three of the five First Growth
Châteaux are located here – Château
Latour, Château Lafite and Château Mouton
Rothschild – with Grands Crus Classés
representing 84% of the rest of the production.
Fine, deep and gravelly soils mean that
the vine roots reach a greater depth here
than anywhere else in the Médoc. The
resulting wines are intense and display great
complexity.
ST JULIENSt Julien is the smallest of the well-known
Médoc communes at only 700ha with a
uniform style thanks to the gravelly soils.
Despite having no First Growth properties,
St Julien is considered to offer the most
consistent wines across the board, with
impressive offerings year after year.
MARGAUXThe largest commune in the Médoc, and
home to First Growth Château Margaux,
Margaux is famous for producing the most
elegant and alluring wines of the Left Bank.
With the lightest and most gravelly soils in
the Médoc, the finest examples of Margaux are
intensely perfumed whilst also subtle
and refined.
PESSAC-LEOGNAN/GRAVESPessac-Léognan is a district within Graves
that was created in 1986 due to pressure from
the vignerons who wanted to disassociate
themselves from growers further south in the
commune where the soils are much sandier.
Pessac-Léognan is home to Châteaux Haut
Brion, the only First Growth property outside
of the Médoc.
RIGHT BANK
POMEROLPomerol is the smallest of the prestigious Bordeaux appellations with
around only 150 producers and 740 hectares of vineyards. Demand and
prices for these wines are high given that many of these are boutique
growers making circa 1,000 cases a year. Pomerol is dominated by
Merlot, producing rich and smooth wines, and features some iconic
properties such as Château Pétrus.
ST EMILIONLocated on the right bank of the Dordogne, St Emilion is one of the
most important Bordeaux appellations in terms of both quality and
quantities produced. Merlot is the predominant grape variety and is
perfectly suited to the clay and chalk-rich soils here. Cabernet Franc
and Cabernet Sauvignon are also grown. Given the high proportion of
Merlot, these wines are much more approachable in youth than the
more tannic examples produced on the left bank.
88% of the production of Bordeaux is red wine, or Claret as it is known in the UK, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Bordeaux is also the source of dry whites made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and
some of the world’s longest-lived sweet wines from Sauternes.
The wines of the Bordeaux left bank were classified in 1855 and only five have atttained First Growth status - Château Lafite,
Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Margaux and Château Haut Brion. Those Châteaux that made it into any
of the five tiers of this classification will have Grand Cru Classé on the label.
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“Medium-bodied with fine tannin, good structure, plenty of tobacco-stained black fruit and a harmonious and very satisfying finish. Now, here is a lovely Cru Bourgeois
that gives Bordeaux a good name. Recommended.”
“Broad, rich and intense on the palate, the wine has plenty of tannins, but they are sweet and well-integrated.
Everything is delicately entwined into this beautiful, medium to full-bodied,
dense purple wine.”
Château Cantemerle 2010
94+ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Very supple and refined, with a crumpled velvet feel to the smoldering
bay, tobacco and mulled spice hints surrounding the core of steeped plum and blackberry fruit. Flashes of cedar
and sandalwood hang through the fine-grained finish.”
Château Chasse-Spleen2010
90ptsWine Spectator
FRANCE RED BORDEAUX
Château TourSt Bonnet
2014 89pts
The Wine Advocate
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“Densely packed, juicy and sweet, with excellent inner-mouth
energy to the black raspberry and mineral flavors complicated by sexy smoky oak. Like some past outstanding vintages of Sociando-Mallet, this will make a great
ringer in future tastings.”
“Musky, highly complex nose offers plum, blackcurrant, camphor, menthol, violet
and lavender. Remarkably silky and fine-grained, combining outstanding subtle concentration and terrific inner-mouth
energy. This very rich but classically dry Saint-Estephe finishes with lush, noble
tannins and outstanding complexity.”
“Rock solid, displaying a dense core of plum, steeped currant and braised fig fruit, with racy charcoal and ganache notes. Intensely chalky, offering flesh and refinement to match the bracing minerality, this shows hints of grilled
savory, iron, warm paving stone and bitter orange on the riveting finish.”
Château Montrose2010
97ptsWine Spectator
Château Sociando-Mallet 2010
92ptsVinous
Château Calon-Ségur 2009
94ptsVinous
FRANCE RED BORDEAUX
BORDEAUXChâteau Bras d’Argent 2015 €8.00
Château Roquefort 2014 €10.00
LEFT BANKMEDOCChâteau Tour St Bonnet Médoc 2014 €20.00
Château Potensac Médoc 2012 €35.00
CHATEAU CAMENSACThe Camensac vineyards are on a gravelly elevation in the commune of St-Laurent-Médoc, and the excellent drainage afforded by the deep, stony soil is augmented by a system of field drains. The various plots, all entitled to the Haut-Médoc appellation, are cared for on an individual basis. Attractive ripe cherry and blackcurrant fruit intermixed with hints of damp earth, spice and new wood from this charming Médoc property.
Château Camensac 5ème Cru Classé 2005 €69.00
Château Camensac 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €62.00
Food pairing suggestionA perfect match with Asian dishes and hearty fish courses such as tuna.
CHATEAU CANTEMERLEThis prestigious property in the Médoc is most noted for featuring a high percentage of Merlot, making for an approachable, forward wine style which is drinkable in relative youth. A classed growth in the prestigious 1855 classification, the wines are something of a steal in terms of value.
Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé 1998 €64.00
Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé 2003 €75.00
Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €79.00
CHATEAU CHASSE-SPLEENThe unusual name of this property, undoubtedly the finest estate in Moulis, means (loosely) to chase away the blues, and how appropriate for such a great wine at a reasonable price. Had this property been considered for inclusion in the 1855 classification it surely would have been awarded high classed growth status, and would fetch vastly higher prices these days.
Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis 1995 €69.00
Château Chasse-Spleen Moulis 2010 €65.00
CHATEAU POUJEAUXThe wines from Château Poujeaux in Moulis are often amongst the finest value on offer from the Médoc. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) with the balance a mixture of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this is a classically-styled Bordeaux. The vibrant flavours of cassis, damson and spice are intermingled with cedary oak and vanilla.
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2000 €75.00
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2003 €69.00
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2005 €75.00
Château Poujeaux Moulis 2014 €59.00
CHATEAU SOCIANDO-MALLETThis château was completely renovated in the 1970s and now, thanks to careful vineyard management, and investment in the latest technology in the winery, produces excellent wines.
“Sociando Mallet makes no compromises and continues to produce one of the finest wines among non-classified estates in Haut-Medoc.” Robert Parker
Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc 1996 €75.00
Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc 2010 €69.00
ST ESTEPHEChâteau Beau-Site Cru Bourgeois 2010/14 €31.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with roast chicken or lamb cutlets.
CHATEAU CALON-SEGUROnce part of the mighty Ségur estate, which at various times included Lafite and Mouton Rothschild, the Marquis de Ségur was very fond of Calon, and no account of Calon-Ségur is complete without reporting his assertion that “I make my wine at Lafite and Latour but my heart is in Calon”. Doubtless this is the reason why Calon-Ségur features a heart motif on its label, and throughout the exquisite château buildings.
Château Calon-Ségur 3ème Cru Classé 2000 €195.00
Château Calon-Ségur 3ème Cru Classé 2009 €199.00
Château Calon-Ségur 3ème Cru Classé 2010 €210.00
CHATEAU COS D’ESTOURNELThe archetypal St Estèphe and almost as famous for its fantastic folly-like château building as it is for a wine which defines its commune, Cos is simply one of the must-have names. They are noted for producing amazing wines in every vintage, often being awarded the accolade of wine of the vintage in lesser years.
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €289.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2003 €319.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €335.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2006 €195.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2008 €195.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €355.00
Château Cos d’Estournel 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €190.00
CHATEAU MONTROSEOriginally part of the Calon-Ségur estate, Montrose is young for a classed growth having ‘only’ been planted in 1815. The robust Cabernet Sauvignon dominated style is a fabulous treat.
Château Montrose 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €265.00
Château Montrose 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €249.00
Château Montrose 2ème Cru Classé 2008 €169.00
Château Montrose 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €390.00
Château Montrose 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €149.00
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“Administrator Frederic Engerer says the 2003 is “the sexiest Latour ever made.”
Dense, thick and unctuously textured, this staggering Latour is undeniably the most
sumptuous, opulent wine made here since the 1982 or 1961.”
“Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully
over the last eleven years, this wine is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable
purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-
time great examples of Lynch Bages.”
Château Lynch Bages2000
97ptsThe Wine Advocate
Château Latour 2003
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
FRANCE RED BORDEAUXFRANCE RED BORDEAUX
CHATEAU ORMES DE PEZSadly the ormes (elms) of the village of Pez were lost in the great storm of winter 2000, although have since been replanted. The property is owned by the Cazes family (also owners of Lynch Bages) and their winemaking artistry certainly shows through here.
Château Ormes de Pez Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2005 €79.00
Château Ormes de Pez Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2010 €65.00
Château Ormes de Pez Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2011 €55.00
Food pairing suggestionsWorks beautifully with a classic Daube Provençale.
PAUILLACCHATEAU BATAILLEYChâteau Batailley is a classically-styled Pauillac that exudes the near stereotypical aromas of cassis, cigar box and pencil shavings augmented by a coffee-bean texture and silky tannins. Really excellent value and delicious even in youth.
Château Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 1996 €85.00
Château Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 2003 €89.00
Château Batailley 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €95.00
CHATEAU DUHART-MILON ROTHSCHILDWith 76 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Duhart is managed by Eric Kohler, technical director at Château Lafite Rothschild. It has the distinguished and reserved character so typical of Pauillac. “The Rothschild family has invested heavily in this estate over the last 20 years in order to upgrade the quality, and their investments have certainly paid off handsomely.” Robert Parker
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild 4ème Cru Classé 1999 €168.00
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild 4ème Cru Classé 2000 €210.00
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild 4ème Cru Classé 2010 €175.00
CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILDLafite consistently produces one of the wines of the vintage year in, year out. In a great vintage it is a reasonable assumption that Lafite will have produced the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon in the whole Médoc and fashioned a wonderful, long-lived, currant and cedar scented, ethereal beauty.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1986 €1,428.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1990 €1,290.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1998 €1,150.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1999 €1,355.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2000 €1,990.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2003 €1,490.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2005 €1,295.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2009 €1,290.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2010 €1,185.00
Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2011 €890.00
Food pairing suggestionServe with grilled lamb, gratin dauphinois and green beans with garlic.
CHATEAU LATOURLatour is considered one of the most powerful, dense Pauillacs to be found and it needs to age. A very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (sometimes as much as 94%) lends the wine huge power and structure. Tasting notes include leather and spice, enhanced by intense blackcurrant fruit.
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 1995 €880.00
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 1998 €749.00
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 1999 €890.00
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 2003 €1,289.00
Château Latour 1er Cru Classé 2005 €1,225.00
CHATEAU LYNCH BAGESAlways something of a relative bargain, Lynch Bages was awarded a derisory Fifth Growth status in 1855, perhaps the greatest travesty in the whole classification, as the property regularly performs at ‘super second’ level. For many people, Lynch Bages epitomises the style of Pauillac with its cedary pencil shaving aromas and densely packed cassis fruit.
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 1990 €360.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2000 €375.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2003 €249.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2005 €275.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €245.00
Château Lynch Bages 5ème Cru Classé 2011 €185.00
CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILDChâteau Mouton Rothschild is the only Château to achieve reclassification since 1855 when the wines from Bordeaux were sorted into five tiers according to the prices they were fetching on the market at the time. This unique recategorisation took place in 1973 when Mouton Rothschild entered into the realm of the top five Châteaux (Premiers Grands Crus Classés). The bottles from this vineyard are famous not only for the powerful yet deceptively smooth wine inside, but also for the colourful labels brought out each year which are designed by a different artist for each vintage.
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1995 €790.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 1999 €790.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2000 €1,990.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2003 €790.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2005 €990.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2008 €740.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2010 €975.00
Château Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Classé 2011 €619.00
“The nose offers outstanding delineation and mineralité. It positively fizzes in the
glass with all that coiled-up energy, ladling out vivid blackberry and cedar aromas.
The palate is medium-bodied, but it is the detail and precision that achieves a level that makes the 2010 a benchmark for the
Pauillac estate.”
“Dense purple, with classic notes of cedar and lead pencil shavings as well
as gobs of black currants and licorice, the wine has a full-bodied mouthfeel
with fabulous precision and density. It also possesses a long, silky finish with
moderately high tannins, but they are ripe and well-integrated.”
Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild
201096pts
The Wine Advocate
Château Batailley 2010
95ptsThe Wine Advocate
“The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the
great Lafites made over the past three decades.”
Château Lafite Rothschild2003
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Gorgeous, with singed alder and juniper notes starting to strut their stuff, while
the immense core of steeped red currant, blackberry and plum fruit continues to wait in reserve. A light sanguine thread
weaves in on the back end, which is driven by a serious bolt of iron. Shows terrific grip,
length and cut.”
Château Mouton Rothschild2005
98pts Wine Spectator
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“What a nose here, from crushed mulberry to tanned leather to tar. Full-bodied, with big,
velvety tannins that are soft and caressing, like cashmere.”
“A beautiful effort. It is a deep purple-hued, charming, surprisingly open-knit
Pauillac with wonderful freshness, a plump, fleshy mouthfeel, opulence and
unctuosity, medium to full body and a well-delineated, luscious style.”
Château Pichon Lalande Comtesse
200995pts
The Wine Advocate
Château Pichon Baron1989
95pts Wine Spectator
“The nose shows loads of plum, spice and meat aromas, as well as hints of licorice. It’s
full-bodied, with firm, yet velvety textured tannins. It’s big and rounded. If you can’t afford Las Cases, try some of this. Some
might call this a second wine, but it comes from a plot of vineyards not deemed
worthy of Léoville Las Cases. So it’s like its own estate.”
“This has mature hints, but there’s great focus as the cedar, bay and leather notes
race along with, rather than pull away from, the core of fig and blackberry fruit flavors. The long, bittersweet cocoa-dusted finish
provides a solid bass line.”
“A superstar of the vintage, the wine has notes of pen ink and creme de cassis,
good acidity, sweet, subtle oak, and massive extraction and concentration.
The beautiful purity, symmetry, and huge finish of nearly a minute make
this one of the all-time great classics from Leoville Barton.”
Château Léoville Barton 2010
96+pts The Wine Advocate
Clos du Marquis 2000
94pts Wine Spectator
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2000
94pts Wine Spectator
FRANCE RED BORDEAUXFRANCE RED BORDEAUX
CHATEAU PICHON BARONChâteau Pichon Baron is one part of the split of the large Pichon estate. The fairytale château building and sumptuous label provide a glimpse of the beauty of the wine in the bottle. Occasionally overshadowed by the other half of the split, Château Pichon Lalande, the quality of more recent vintages of this wine is providing ample indication that the two properties were once one.
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 1989 €275.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 1998 €195.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 1999 €209.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 2003 €249.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €255.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 2006 €198.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €290.00
Château Pichon Baron 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €185.00
Food pairing suggestionLovely served with roast beef, veal or venison.
CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE COMTESSEPichon Lalande is made with a relatively high proportion of Merlot, and renowned as providing a softer, more tender version of Pauillac. The quality in vintages from the mid-eighties onwards has been nothing less than breathtaking.
Château Pichon Lalande Comtesse 2ème Cru Classé 2003 €229.00
Château Pichon Lalande Comtesse 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €235.00
Château Pichon Lalande Comtesse 2ème Cru Classé 2009 €265.00
Château Pichon Lalande Comtesse 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €269.00
Château Pichon Lalande Comtesse 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €189.00
CHATEAU PONTET-CANETProprietor Alfred Tesseron produces all his wines by wholly organic methods, a rarity in Bordeaux. A superstar wine from a property that borders Mouton Rothschild, it is outperforming its historic reputation by perhaps the greatest degree in the whole of Bordeaux.
Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2000 €215.00
Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2005 €245.00
Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2010 €290.00
ST JULIENCHATEAU BEYCHEVELLEAccording to legend, the name Beychevelle came from the Gascon ‘bêcha vêla’, meaning ‘lower the sails’. This was a reference to the fact that ships passing by the château lowered their sails in deference and allegiance to Admiral Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette, the property’s first owner under Henri III. To this day, Beychevelle has the prettiest and most dramatic impact on the riverbank of the Gironde estuary.
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 1999 €139.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2000 €289.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2003 €199.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2005 €219.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2008 €175.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2009 €185.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2010 €185.00
Château Beychevelle 4ème Cru Classé 2012 €159.00
CLOS DU MARQUISClos du Marquis is the second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases, cut from the same cloth and regularly a match for many high-classed growths. However, unlike with most second wines, the grapes actually come from a separate area of vineyards (rather than younger or less successful vines) surrounded on all sides by other Second Growths.
Clos du Marquis 2000 €125.00
Clos du Marquis 2009 €115.00
Clos du Marquis 2010 €115.00
Clos du Marquis 2014 €99.00
CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOUThe name of this estate comes from the former owner, Mr. Ducru, and a description of the land it comprises: ‘beau caillou’ literally means ‘beautiful pebble’. Pebbles and small stones permit good drainage of the soil, and their presence in the soils of the Médoc contributes hugely to the quality of the wines.
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 1982 €389.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 1998 €175.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 1999 €210.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €335.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2003 €269.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €310.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €339.00
Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2ème Cru Classé 2011 €189.00
CHATEAU GLORIAChâteau Gloria was not around in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux Châteaux, and was therefore not graded. Whilst no one can really say what level it might have been awarded, most commentators agree that Gloria offers tremendous value for money, and is a great example of the St Julien style.
Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2000 €98.00
Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2010 €95.00
Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2011 €79.00
Food pairing suggestionFantastic with steak pie or stewed ox cheek.
CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTONLéoville Barton is owned by Anthony Barton, a gently unassuming man who thinks that all wine, including his own, should be for drinking, and not just investment. The result being that his goal is to make the best Cabernet Sauvignon dominated wine he can. Great value and classy style
Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 1990 €225.00
Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 1998 €145.00
Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 1999 €160.00
Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €220.00
Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €195.00
Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 2010 €210.00
“An astounding, compelling wine. The freshness, laser-like precision, and
full-bodied, massive richness and extract are simply remarkable to behold and
experience.”
Château Pontet-Canet 2010
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“The soft, sexy 2009 exhibits a dense plum/purple color along with a big, sweet
bouquet of raspberries, black cherries, black currants, smoke and forest floor. Opulent and round with an attractive viscosity as well as outstanding purity,
depth and length.”
Château Prieuré-Lichine 2009
93pts The Wine Advocate
Château Léoville Las Cases 2000
100ptsWine Spectator
FRANCE RED BORDEAUXFRANCE RED BORDEAUX
CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASESLéoville Las Cases is often regarded as the First Growth that never was, and not just geographically (it is separated from Château Latour only by a small stream). The wines are monumental in every way.
Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 1990 €449.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2000 €490.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2003 €295.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2005 €390.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2006 €275.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2009 €429.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2012 €225.00Château Léoville Las Cases 2ème Cru Classé 2014 €245.00
CHATEAU TALBOTThe wines of Château Talbot - named after John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury - are consistent and well balanced, showing ripe, luscious Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and cedar wood, typical of St Julien.
Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 1990 €129.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2000 €179.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2005 €175.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2006 €125.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2009 €129.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2010 €125.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2011 €99.00Château Talbot 4ème Cru Classé 2014 €89.00
MARGAUXChâteau Pontac Lynch Cru Bourgeois 2013/14 €39.00
CHATEAU GISCOURSThe high percentage of Merlot in the blend accounts for the wine’s depth and richness of flavour as well as its approachability in youth. A classic Margaux name, now fully revitalised and back to fulfilling its colossal potential.
Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2000 €159.00Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2005 €155.00Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2008 €98.00Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2010 €118.00Château Giscours 3ème Cru Classé 2011 €95.00Food pairing suggestionTry with Japanese style steak dishes.
CHATEAU KIRWANMark Kirwan of Galway in Ireland gave his name to this Château back in the 18th century. The property’s 40 hectares of vineyards have changed little in size and location since the 1855 classification. With heavy investment since the early 1990s, this Château has been totally revitalised and is passing through something of a golden age.
Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 1998 €89.00Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 1999 €89.00Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2000 €129.00Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2003 €119.00Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2005 €125.00Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2006 €95.00
CHATEAU MALESCOT ST EXUPERYSimon Malescot was King’s Counsel to Louis XIV and Jean-Baptiste de St Exupéry was the grandfather of aviation pioneer and author, Antoine. The property is one of Margaux’s prettiest and so is their wine. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine a wonderful blackcurrant flavour and supple texture, whilst the addition of Merlot lends softness and a rounded character.
Château Malescot St Exupéry 3ème Cru Classé 2000 €179.00
Château Malescot St Exupéry 3ème Cru Classé 2003 €129.00
Château Malescot St Exupéry 3ème Cru Classé 2006 €109.00
Château Malescot St Exupéry 3ème Cru Classé 2011 €89.00
CHATEAU MARGAUXPossibly the most regal of Bordeaux’s château buildings, Margaux is a byword for family-owned quality, panache and style. The softest and most approachable of the First Growth Châteaux, Margaux is a rounded, delicious wine that nevertheless reveals layer upon layer of spice, vanilla, smoke, fruit, coffee and cedar complexity.
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1986 €769.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1995 €775.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1996 €990.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 1999 €685.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2000 €1,440.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2003 €890.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2005 €1,198.00
Château Margaux 1er Cru Classé 2006 €690.00
Food pairing suggestionRoast partridge with gratin dauphinois or hard sheep’s cheese.
CHATEAU PALMERBoasting one of the most impressive château buildings in the Médoc (which alas has never been lived in), Palmer is widely regarded as the greatest Third Growth property and is more than occasionally believed to have produced the wine of the vintage, not just in Margaux, but in the whole of the region.
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 1990 €390.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 1995 €298.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 1999 €375.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 2000 €489.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 2005 €495.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 2006 €295.00
Château Palmer 3ème Cru Classé 2010 €490.00
CHATEAU PRIEURE-LICHINEMade famous by the wine writer Alexis Lichine and still carrying his name, this property went from a neglected 11ha plot in the 1950s (albeit with much history and a good classification) to the stellar 70ha vineyard it is today. The wines are soft, supple and rich with varietal character and a great sense of Margaux.
Château Prieuré-Lichine 4ème Cru Classé 1996 €95.00
Château Prieuré-Lichine 4ème Cru Classé 2000 €109.00
Château Prieuré-Lichine 4ème Cru Classé 2009 €114.00
“Absolutely fantastic. This is one of the most exciting young reds I have tasted in a long, long time. It shows intense aromas of
berries, currants and minerals, with hints of mint. Full-bodied and packed with fruit
and tannins, its long finish is refined and silky. A benchmark for the vintage.”
“This displays blackberry, sweet tobacco and green coffee aromas.
Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a caressing texture. This has a really lovely
mouthfeel for the vintage.”
Château Talbot2006
91ptsWine Spectator
“Wonderful aromas of cassis and berries, with hints of spices.
Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicious fruity aftertaste.
Harmonious wine. Kirwan makes serious wine now.”
Château Kirwan 1999
90pts Wine Spectator
Château Malescot St Exupéry 2000
95pts The Wine Advocate
“This estate, which has continued to impress me in recent years, hit a home
run in 2000. A wine of extraordinary balance, equilibrium, and purity, with
supple tannins, this medium to full-bodied, concentrated effort is
already compelling.”
“This is a Margaux that seems to light up the senses. It was outstanding in
its youth... something that has not changed one bit over the intervening
two decades. This may well turn out to be the Left Bank pinnacle of the 1990s.”
Château Margaux1996
100pts The Wine Advocate
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“Pape Clement’s 2005 has an opaque purple color and smoky barbecue and chocolaty notes intermixed with cassis
and blackberries. There is also some underlying minerality in this full-bodied,
super-concentrated wine, which has wonderfully sweet, well-integrated tannins.”
Château Pape Clément2005
99ptsThe Wine Advocate
“The wine’s remarkable concentration offers up an unctuous/viscous texture,
a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, sweet, sumptuous, nearly over-the-top flavors and massive density. Perhaps a once in
a lifetime La Mission-Haut-Brion.”
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
2009100pts
The Wine Advocate
“With its elegance and finesse, it is not as powerful as La Mission, but the
nobility and complexity of the aromatics, incredible fragrance (subtle smoke and blue, red, and black fruits) that persists
in the glass, full-bodied mouthfeel (though very light and delicate on its
feet), and incredible length characterize this great Haut-Brion.”
Château Haut Brion 2005
100pts The Wine Advocate
“Chewy and brambly, but integrated, this carries a very hefty core of
espresso, ganache, mulled plum and blackberry fruit. The purity starts to
shine through on the finish, which drips with cassis and is threaded
with a long warm paving stone note.”
Château Haut-Bailly2010
95ptsWine Spectator
FRANCE RED BORDEAUXFRANCE RED BORDEAUX
GRAVES & PESSAC-LEOGNANCHATEAU DE FIEUZALDe Fieuzal’s red is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominated Pessac-Léognan of huge poise and finesse. This small property, owned by an Irish philanthropist, produces wines (both red and white) that punch considerably above their weight.
Château de Fieuzal Grand Cru Classé 1998 €69.00
Château de Fieuzal Grand Cru Classé 2008 €75.00
Food pairing suggestionSlow cooked beef stew in red wine with potato purée.
CHATEAU HAUT-BAILLYHaut-Bailly is a Pessac property that is home to some of the oldest vines in Bordeaux. When phylloxera struck in the late 19th century, the owner at the time was against grafting onto American rootstock so the estate includes a 4 hectare plot of ungrafted vines that are over 100 years old. The resulting wine is at last regaining its reputation as one of the very best.
Château Haut-Bailly Grand Cru Classé 1995 €135.00
Château Haut-Bailly Grand Cru Classé 1999 €149.00
Château Haut-Bailly Grand Cru Classé 2003 €125.00
Château Haut-Bailly Grand Cru Classé 2010 €195.00
CHATEAU HAUT BRIONHaut Brion was the first wine estate to start bottling its own wine in the early 17th century, rather than selling in bulk to négociants, and it consequently gained in fame and value thanks in particular to claret lovers in London. It is therefore considered the forefather of the great Bordeaux growths. Naturally it was placed at the top of the famous 1855 Médoc Classification. “While I have always admired Haut-Brion, now I am addicted to its perfume and complexity.” Robert Parker
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 1995 €690.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 1996 €645.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 1998 €755.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 1999 €710.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 2000 €990.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 2003 €685.00
Château Haut Brion 1er Cru Classé 2005 €1,190.00
CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRIONThe neighbour of Haut Brion, with the same owner and under the same winemaking stewardship, somehow La Mission has only been recognised as producing the magnificent, pure and seamless wines it does relatively recently. It can still offer a saving on its more illustrious stable-mate but often produces an equal, and more than occasionally superior, wine.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2000 €865.00
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2005 €885.00
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2006 €390.00
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2008 €360.00
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Grand Cru Classé 2009 €945.00
CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENTOwned by the indomitable Bernard Magrez and under the oenological guidance of vinous magician Michel Rolland, Château Pape Clément is now making some extraordinarily brilliant wines. The Château is enjoying a dramatic rise in popularity in consequence.
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 1990 €245.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 1995 €165.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 1998 €195.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 1999 €179.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 2003 €189.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 2005 €285.00
Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé 2011 €159.00
RIGHT BANKPOMEROLDomaine de l’Eglise 2009/10 €63.00
Château Mazeyres 2012/14 €40.00
Vieux Château Certan 1999 €155.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with blanquette de veau.
CHATEAU CERTAN DE MAYThe French Revolution led to the division of the Certan domain, leaving the de May family with a small parcel of the original property, then called Petit-Certan. 70% Merlot in the vineyards, and the production just about reaches 2000 cases in a good year.
Château Certan de May 1999 €99.00
Château Certan de May 2003 €145.00
Château Certan de May 2005 €189.00
Château Certan de May 2010 €195.00
CHATEAU CLINETA tiny production from this property which still offers excellent value compared to its neighbours. The wines offer a massive, deeply extracted version of Merlot with full blown new oak treatment.
Château Clinet 2000 €225.00
Château Clinet 2011 €148.00
CHATEAU L’EGLISE-CLINETThis small 5.5 hectare vineyard has been in the hands of the same family for over a century. Thanks to his vines averaging 40 years old, Denis Durantou makes wines that fully express the complexity of this exceptional clay-gravel terroir.
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 1995 €269.00
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 2000 €490.00
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 2004 €210.00
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 2005 €590.00
Food pairing suggestionTournedos Rossini - steak with foie gras and black truffles.
“Clinet has produced a blockbuster wine, even in the lighter, less consistent
vintage of 2011. It reveals a dense purple color as well as an abundance of black
cherry, black currant and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, incense and a
touch of camphor. Brilliant!”
Château Clinet2011
95pts The Wine Advocate
“Beautiful coffee, cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake, black cherry and blackcurrant
fruit jump from the glass of this full-bodied, rich, multi-layered, and very impressive
Certan de May. This is a beauty.”
Château Certan de May2005
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“Stunningly rich and black/purple in color, the 2010 L’Evangile offers up the tell-tale
floral note as well as black raspberry jam intermixed with cassis and kirsch. There
are also ethereal floral notes and a hint of background oak.”
Château L’Evangile 2010
98+ptsThe Wine Advocate
FRANCE RED BORDEAUXFRANCE RED BORDEAUX
CHATEAU L’EVANGILEL’Evangile consistently produces very fine Pomerol and its best vintages are amongst the very best of the entire commune, if not the whole of Bordeaux. It comes as little surprise to discover that the property is owned by Lafite Rothschild.
Château L’Evangile 2006 €219.00Château L’Evangile 2010 €365.00
CHATEAU LA FLEUR-PETRUSThis charming estate is located between Pétrus and Château La Fleur, and delivers all the pedigree and quality that this enviable position suggests. Hardly surprising as, like Trotanoy, it is owned and managed by the supremely talented Christian Moueix.
Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1998 €390.00Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1999 €295.00Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2000 €395.00Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2005 €395.00Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2010 €410.00
CHATEAU GAZINNeighbouring Pétrus and Evangile, Gazin offers great value for such a well situated Pomerol. The label reflects the fact that the property was originally a farm belonging to the Knights Hospitaliers of St John in the Middle Ages.
Château Gazin 2003 €175.00Château Gazin 2005 €189.00Château Gazin 2010 €195.00Food pairing suggestionRoast duck or even Chinese-style duck pancakes.
CHATEAU NENINOwned by the proprietors of St Julien’s superstar Léoville Las Cases, and featuring a rather high percentage of Cabernet Franc for a Pomerol estate, this is the most left bank-like of the wines from the commune.
Château Nénin 1995 €90.00Château Nénin 1998 €125.00Château Nénin 2004 €79.00
PETRUSProbably the greatest and certainly the most famous red wine in all of Bordeaux, and perhaps the world. Because of their extraordinarily rigorous selection (sometimes they only use 50% of the crop), Pétrus consistently make the best possible wine every vintage. This impacts on the quantity produced each year (between 1000 and 3000 cases only) but maintains the wine’s legendary reputation.
Pétrus 2000 €4,950.00Pétrus 2003 €2,990.00Pétrus 2004 €2,850.00Pétrus 2006 €2,995.00Pétrus 2008 €2,995.00Pétrus 2009 €3,950.00Pétrus 2010 €4,850.00Pétrus 2011 €2,975.00Pétrus 2012 €2,950.00Pétrus 2013 €2,750.00
CHATEAU TROTANOYTrotanoy has 7.2 hectares of mainly Merlot vines, just west of Château Pétrus and owned by the same family, so the comparison with the greatest of Pomerol’s properties is almost complete.
Château Trotanoy 1996 €225.00
Château Trotanoy 1998 €455.00
Château Trotanoy 1999 €225.00
Château Trotanoy 2005 €345.00
ST EMILIONChâteau Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1995 €790.00
Château Belregard-Figeac Grand Cru 2011 €30.00
Le Dôme Grand Cru 2005 €190.00
Château Fombrauge Grand Cru Classé 2010/15 €50.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with steak or cheese-based pasta dishes.
CHATEAU ANGELUSChâteau Angélus was officially recognized as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1996. It has consistently delivered superb wines ever since. Powerful and massive, it has concentrated blackcurrant, redcurrant and leather on the palate given structure by firm tannins which soften with time. As with almost all St Emilion wines, this is made principally from Merlot.
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1998 €425.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1999 €390.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2000 €690.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2003 €495.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2005 €595.00
Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2010 €545.00
CHATEAU BEAU-SEJOUR BECOTBeau-Séjour Bécot is in the upper echelon of Bordeaux right bank producers but, unusually, the property lost but then regained its Premier Grand Cru status as a result of vineyard acquisition. It was relegated to Grand Cru Classé after the incorporation of some non Premier Grand Cru vineyards, but having proven that they could produce not just typical, but great St Emilion wine, in 1996 it was reinstated as a Premier Grand Cru and deservedly so.
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé 1999 €90.00
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé 2000 €159.00
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé 2003 €135.00
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé 2005 €145.00
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé 2010 €129.00
“An inky plum/purple color, stunning concentration, a boatload of tannin,
and unlimited upside potential. Sweet cassis, plum, vanilla and truffle notes
are followed by a dense, deep, profound wine with blackcurrant and black cherry
fruit, high extraction, and a multi-layered texture.”
Château Gazin 2005
96+ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Extremely full-bodied, with great fruit purity, an unmistakable note of
underbrush, black truffle, intense black cherries, licorice, and mulberry, the wine seems to show no evidence of
oak whatsoever. It has a sumptuous, unctuous texture, plenty of tannin, but
also vibrancy and brightness.”
Pétrus 2000
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Very sweet, plummy fruit on the nose, with hints of milk chocolate and spices.
Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a big, juicy palate. A subtle wine that builds on the palate. It’s sort of like a weight-lifting
ballerina. Really impressive.”
Château Trotanoy1998
97ptsWine Spectator
“This sensational, opaque, bluish/purple wine offers up notes of vanillia, spring
flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, plus a touch of licorice. It is full-bodied,
multidimensional and layered.”
Château Angélus 2005
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
“A beautiful wine from Beau-Séjour Bécot, the color of the 2005 is an opaque purple
and the wine is loaded with notes of cedar wood, Asian spice, blackberry and
cassis fruit.”
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot2005
94+ptsThe Wine Advocate
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FRANCE RED BORDEAUX
“Dense purple, it offers notes of white chocolate, blackberry, cassis and licorice
as well as a hint of truffle and some subtle background oak. Full-bodied, multi-
layered, and spectacularly pure and rich, it is a tour de force, and a great tribute to an
incredible woman.”
Château Troplong Mondot 2005
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
FRANCE RED BORDEAUX
CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANCWhat really sets Cheval Blanc apart is its unusual mixture of grape varieties planted as a result of its position on the gravel outcrop that dominates St Emilion. The main grape is Cabernet Franc, augmented by the more expected Merlot and only a minuscule amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. The origin of the White Horse name is lost in time.
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1986 €659.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1988 €649.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1989 €725.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1995 €755.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 1996 €698.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2000 €1,145.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2003 €689.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2005 €1,099.00
Château Cheval Blanc 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2010 €1,295.00
CHATEAU LA COUSPAUDELa Couspaude is one of the most famous ‘garagiste’ properties in St Emilion, although in this case the wine is made at a château and not in a garage! The production is tiny, and the awards are coming thick and fast - this is truly a wine estate in the ascendancy offering wonderful examples of concentrated, Merlot-dominated wines.
Château La Couspaude Grand Cru Classé 2000 €119.00
Château La Couspaude Grand Cru Classé 2003 €98.00
Château La Couspaude Grand Cru Classé 2005 €125.00
CHATEAU FIGEACSituated, like Cheval Blanc, on the gravel soils of the west of the region, Figeac uses around 70% Cabernet in its wine, making it the most Médoc-like of the right bank properties. A typographically exquisite label and classic winemaking also mark out this fine estate.
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 1982 €490.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2000 €345.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2005 €355.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2009 €345.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2010 €390.00
Château Figeac 1er Grand Cru Classé 2011 €225.00
CHATEAU LA GAFFELIEREStill in the hands of the Malet Roquefort family after more than three centuries, Château La Gaffelière is one of the oldest family-owned properties in St Emilion. A leper colony existed in the area during the medieval period, hence the name Gaffelière, deriving from the old French word ‘gaffet’ meaning ‘leper’. Today the vineyards comprise 22 hectares with an enviable position between those of Château Ausone and Château Pavie.
Château La Gaffelière 1er Grand Cru Classé 2003 €125.00
Château La Gaffelière 1er Grand Cru Classé 2009 €179.00
Food pairing suggestionServe with partridge or pheasant and dishes containing mushrooms or truffles.
CHATEAU TROPLONG MONDOTThe late Christine Valette totally restored and revived the venerable Troplong Mondot estate with its 33 hectares of prime land in the heart of St Emilion. The vineyards are managed sustainably without the use of pesticides and around a third of the vineyards are cultivated only with horses. It came as no surprise in 1996 when the wines were elevated to 1er Grand Cru Classé status where they have remained ever since.
Château Troplong Mondot 1er Grand Cru Classé 1990 €390.00
Château Troplong Mondot 1er Grand Cru Classé 1999 €139.00
Château Troplong Mondot 1er Grand Cru Classé 2005 €398.00
Château Troplong Mondot 1er Grand Cru Classé 2006 €189.00
“Serious wine. Loads of chocolate, raspberry and cherry character. Full-bodied, with lots
of vanilla and reduced raspberry flavors. Long and caressing. Modern and exciting.
Best Couspaude I have ever tasted.”
Château La Couspaude 2000
92ptsWine Spectator
“This is another fabulous wine and a perfect expression for this vintage. It is difficult to forget the gorgeous
blueberry and raspberry fruit, full body, sweet tannin, a multi-layered texture,
and purity and palate presence of this stunning wine.”
Château Cheval Blanc 2005
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
“2009 is one of the all time great Gaffelieres produced.The 2009 reveals compelling
elegance, tremendous intensity and oppulence and more viscosity than one
normally sees. Lots of kirsch, licorice, incence, truffle, asphalt, blackberry and
cassis notes dominate the aromatics and flavours of this full-bodied, flamboyantly
pure St Emilion.”
Château La Gaffelière2009
95+ptsThe Wine Advocate
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RHONE
Gigondas
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Avignon
SOUTHERNRHONE
NORTHERNRHONE
Côte-Rôtie
St-Joseph
Cornas
Crozes-HermitageHermitage
FRANCE
“Incredible notes of violets, peppery spice, spring flowers, rose petal and darker berry
fruit. This is followed by a full-bodied, sweetly fruited, expansive Cote-Rotie that’s
perfectly balanced, has beautiful mid-palate density, and ultra-fine tannin that
emerge on the finish.”
“Loaded with notions of smoked meats, blackberries, blackcurrants, beef blood
and espresso roast. Thick, unctuous, hugely concentrated and long, it’s a heavenly wine I guarantee will put a
smile on your face.”
“This is an elegant, sinewy vintage that is just starting to hit its stride, with a
strong sanguine and cedar frame to the core of dried red currant, cherry pit and
red licorice notes. A racy iron note is now in full throat on the finish.”
Hermitage J-L. Chave 2001
95ptsThe Wine Advocate
Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée M. Chapoutier
2012 97pts
The Wine Advocate
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal
2009 100pts
The Wine Advocate
FRANCE RED NORTHERN RHONE
Following the Rhône River from north to south, this southern French wine
region is 250 km in length with 200 communes producing wine in a
wide range of styles.
CORNASCornas Confidence Domaine Eric et Joel Durand 2013 €56.00
CÔTE-RÔTIECôte-Rôtie Bonnevaux J. Boutin 2012 €52.00
Côte Rôtie La Mordorée M. Chapoutier 2012 €149.00
Food pairing suggestionA beautiful pairing for roast beef or lamb.
ETIENNE GUIGALFounded by Etienne Guigal in the 1940s, and now run by his son Marcel, there is little variance from the belief that Guigal is the greatest producer of Côte-Rôtie of all.
“In the past 20 years I have spent visiting wineries and vignerons, I have never seen a producer so fanatical about quality as Marcel Guigal.”
Robert Parker
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne E. Guigal 2003 €790.00
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne E. Guigal 2006 €360.00
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne E. Guigal 2008 €290.00
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne E. Guigal 2009 €550.00
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline E. Guigal 2004 €325.00
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline E. Guigal 2006 €335.00
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline E. Guigal 2008 €295.00
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline E. Guigal 2009 €590.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2002 €319.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2003 €780.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2005 €635.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2006 €295.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2008 €295.00
Côte-Rôtie La Turque E. Guigal 2009 €590.00
CROZES-HERMITAGECrozes-Hermitage Les Hauts Granites J. Boutin 2016 €21.00
HERMITAGEHermitage Monier de la Sizeranne M. Chapoutier 2012/13 €88.00
Ermitage Le Méal Rouge M. Chapoutier 2012 €259.00
Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge M. Chapoutier 2012 €390.00
Hermitage J-L. Chave 2001 €349.00
ST JOSEPHSt Joseph Lautaret Domaine Eric et Joel Durand 2014 €30.00
The northern Rhône contains some of the oldest vineyards in France producing elegant wines made from Syrah
which are both powerful and have the capacity to age. Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie are the stars of the north,
needing at least a decade to show at their best. St Joseph and Cornas produce more accessible examples
whilst Crozes-Hermitage offers great value for money.
The valley floor opens out in the southern Rhône, with vines planted low to the ground in goblet
formation to protect them from the strong mistral winds. The soils here are made up of round stones
from the ancient river bed and these retain the warmth of the day, helping to fully ripen the grapes of
the heat-loving Grenache. The best wine villages of the Côtes du Rhône have been given their own
appellation such as Gigondas and the well-known Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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FRANCE RED SOUTHERN RHONE
“Ripe and racy, with excellent definition to the cassis, blackberry
and raspberry fruit, supported by light bramble and anise accents
and driving through the chalk-edged finish.”
“Exhibiting gorgeous black fruits, spice-box, toast, licorice and roasted meat-like
qualities on the nose, it is full-bodied, concentrated and layered on the palate,
with loads of texture, yet delivers no weight, heat, or ever puts a foot wrong.”
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Domaine de la Janasse
201196pts
The Wine Advocate
Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Grande Réserve
Domaine de Mourchon 2013
91ptsWine Spectator
GERMANY & AUSTRIA
“The 2015 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett is clear and flinty on the nose and delivers the
typical ripe, lush and sensual fruit aromas of this famous grand cru. Piquant and racy, but
also lush and juicy on the palate, this is a pure, fine and elegant but pretty sweet Kabinett.”
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Dr Loosen
201591pts
The Wine Advocate
“Ripe citrus and apple flavors dominate this rich spätlese, which
features accents of ginger and spice. Glazed apricot notes fill the finish, which lingers with slate and white
pepper hints.”
Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese Dönnhoff
201093pts
Wine Spectator
“A pretty, perfumed bouquet of iodine, iron, leafy herbs and darker blackberry and
currant-styled fruits. Medium-bodied, rich and textured, with fabulous purity, this
blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mouvedre will continue to impress.”
Domaine Treloar Tahi2009
90ptsThe Wine Advocate
CÔTES DU RHÔNECôtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Tradition Domaine de Mourchon 2014/15 €16.00
Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Grande Réserve Domaine de Mourchon 2013/14 €24.00
GIGONDASGigondas M. Chapoutier 2015 €29.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with beef stroganoff or spare ribs.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPEChâteauneuf-du-Pape Côtes Capelan La Ferme du Mont 2012/13 €69.00
DOMAINE DE LA JANASSEEstablished in 1973 by Aimé Sabon, Janasse remains in the family and is now run by the brother and sister team of Christophe and Isabelle. With 80ha the wines stand out for the sheer quality of the base material, as well as the skill and vision of the Sabons.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Domaine de la Janasse 2004 €125.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Domaine de la Janasse 2008 €89.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Domaine de la Janasse 2011 €135.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Mont-Redon 2015 €39.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Vieux Télégraphe 2014 €79.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Vieux Télégraphe 2015 €74.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with slow-cooked pork or lamb.
SOUTHERN FRANCELANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLONDomaine la Gravette Rouge IGP Pays d’Oc 2014 €4.50
Domaine Les Roques Rouge JM Boillot IGP Pays d’Oc 2013 €11.50
Domaine Treloar Tahi Côtes de Roussillon 2009 €25.00
Hegarty No. 1 Minervois 2011 €21.00
PROVENCEChâteau d’Esclans Déesse Diane IGP Var 2011/13 €27.00
Domaine PiqueRoque Rouge Côtes de Provence 2015 €9.00
Domaines Ott Rouge Côtes de Provence 2012/13 €24.00
La Mascaronne Cuvée Guy da Nine Côtes de Provence 2007/10 €38.00
CORSICAClos Canarelli Rouge Corse Figari 2014/15 €31.00
GERMANYNorheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese Dönnhoff Nahe 2010/14 €35.00
Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Dry Ehrenfels Grosses Gewächs Leitz Rheingau 2014/16 €62.00
Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spätlese Leitz Rheingau 2011/14 €26.00
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Dr Loosen Mosel 2015/16 €22.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with baked fish in a cream or butter sauce or serve as an aperitif with charcuterie.
AUSTRIAGrüner Veltliner Löss Jurtschitsch Kamptal 2015 €18.00
Germany has 102,000 hectares under vine and is the tenth largest wine producer in the world. Home to the world’s greatest Rieslings, white grapes make up 65% of all plantings.
The cool climate produces wines with incredible precision and focused fruit flavours balanced by finely tuned acidity.
Austrian wine recently came into its own following a wine scandal in 1985 which led to a complete
restructuring of the industry, making Austria one of the top countries in the world for production
standards. The wines display great elegance and acidity with delicate aromatics.
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ITALY
Each region has its own style with the most
significant in terms of both quantity and quality
being Piedmont, Tuscany and Veneto.
Italy’s best-known grapes are Sangiovese,
Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio, Barbera and
Montepulciano alongside international varieties,
in particular Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
PIEDMONTLocated in the north west of Italy, Piedmont has a continental
climate influenced by its proximity to both the Alps and the
Ligurian Apennines. Since Roman times, Piedmont has been
considered the fine wine capital of Italy and has the country’s
highest proportion of DOC and DOCG wines even though it only
accounts for 7% of its production.
Gavi DOCG is Piedmont’s best-known dry white wine made from
the Cortese grape grown around the town of Gavi itself. Whites
are also made from the indigenous Roero near the town of Arneis.
Nebbiolo is the king of red wine grapes in Piedmont and is
planted on all of the best sites. Nebbiolo, the variety behind
Barbaresco and Barolo, produces wines with pronounced aromas
of tar, roses and truffles which age fantastically often needing at
least ten years before they really come into their own.
Barbera and Dolcetto are grown around the towns of Asti and
Alba producing easier drinking styles that are more accessible
from a younger age.
BARBARESCOA third of the size of neighbouring Barolo,
and 50 years younger, Barbaresco
is renowned for producing some
of Italy’s finest wines. Thanks
largely to the efforts of Angelo
Gaja, the region has been
recognised for its real potential
and it was granted DOCG status
is 1980.
BAROLOBarolo DOC was founded in 1966 and upgraded
to DOCG status in 1980, which seems
appropriate given that this is not only Italy’s
most famous wine region, but is
also widely regarded to be its best.
Reds are made from 100% Nebbiolo
which capitalises on the long, warm
summers and the unique terroir, with
each village sitting upon its own hill
surrounded by vineyards.
Venice
ROME
Sicily
Tuscany
Piedmont
BarbarescoBarolo
Veneto
Umbria
PugliaCampaniaNaples
Lombardy
Sardinia
Liguria
Alto AdigeFriuli-Venezia Giulia
TUSCANYItaly’s oldest wine region, Tuscany is also its 5th largest,
producing the third highest amount of DOC/DOCG quality
wines despite only producing around 6% of the country’s
volume of wine. This is largely due to the region’s poor soils
which encourage producers to grow small yields of high
quality grapes.
Tuscany has a unique terrain with more than two thirds of
it being hilly which benefits the predominant grape variety,
Sangiovese, as it needs direct sunlight to ripen fully. Two of
Italy’s most famous wines are found in Tuscany – Chianti and
Brunello di Montalcino.
SUPER TUSCANThe term ‘Super Tuscan’ first emerged in the 1970s to describe
a new wave of wine being made outside of DOC/DOCG
regulations to a very high quality, and commanding high
prices to match. Many of these wines achieved a cult
following and as a result, the Italian classification
system was changed to give these DOC or
DOCG status. Some producers still prefer to
use IGP Toscana.
Home to more than 2000 grape varieties and some of the oldest wine regions in
the world, Italy produces more wine than any other country with the 2016
harvest reaching 48.8 million hectolitres. Italy has over 1 million vineyards
under cultivation, producing wines from almost every region, renowned
worldwide for their broad variety.
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“Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced
with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a
big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic
fruit, peach and white rose.”
“This is a clean and pristine white wine that offers pretty aromatic
intensity with citrus blossom, white peach and honeydew melon. The
wine shows that signature richness and subtle creaminess that is so
distinctive of Alois Lageder and his biodynamic farming.”
Rossj Bass Chardonnay Angelo Gaja
201690+pts
The Wine Advocate
ITALY WHITE
“I never get enough of this beautiful wine. The aging potential of this celebrated white
wine has been proven and demonstrated with tasting after tasting. This vintage is balanced and fresh with brimstone,
stone fruit and creamy peach. With time, it will show more mineral nuances and
additional aging sophistication.”
Were Dreams… Jermann 2013
92ptsWine Spectator
“A rich and creamy white, balanced by vibrant, finely knit acidity, with toasted brioche, honey and lime
blossom notes, layered with glazed nectarine and kumquat
accents. Long and minerally on the finish, with lingering touches of
smoke and spice.”
ITALY WHITE
Cervaro della Sala Antinori 2013
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
Porer Pinot Grigio Alois Lageder
201590pts
The Wine Advocate
LIGURIAVermentino Riviera Ligure di Ponente Terre Bianche Riviera Ligure di Ponente 2016/17 €18.00
PIEDMONTRoero Arneis Paolo Manzone 2016 €17.00
Gavi White Label La Scolca 2016/17 €15.00
Gavi dei Gavi Black Label La Scolca 2016/17 €29.00
Gavi La Scolca d’Antan La Scolca 2006 €78.00
ANGELO GAJARossj Bass Chardonnay Angelo Gaja Langhe 2016 €99.00
Alteni di Brassica Sauvignon Blanc Angelo Gaja Langhe 2012/14 €108.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with lobster thermidor or scallops with black pudding.
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo Gaja Langhe 2006 €295.00
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo Gaja Langhe 2009 €289.00
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo Gaja Langhe 2010 €289.00
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo Gaja Langhe 2014 €299.00
Gaia & Rey Chardonnay Angelo Gaja Langhe 2015 €299.00
LOMBARDYCa’del Bosco Chardonnay Curtefranca 2011 €89.00
TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGEPorer Pinot Grigio Alois Lageder Alto Adige 2015/16 €23.00
Löwengang Chardonnay Alois Lageder Alto Adige 2012/13 €45.00
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita Trentino-Alto Adige 2016/17 €13.00
Sanct Valentin Chardonnay St Michael Eppan Alto Adige 2015 €29.00
Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc St Michael Eppan Alto Adige 2016 €29.00
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIASauvignon Blanc Jermann 2016/17 €25.00
Vintage Tunina Jermann 2014 €59.00
Were Dreams… Jermann 13/14/15 €59.00
Capo Martino Jermann 2012 €66.00
Food pairing suggestionExcellent with octopus sautéed with rosemary and chickpea purée.
VENETOSoave Classico La Rocca Pieropan 2014/15 €38.00
TUSCANYSan Angelo Pinot Grigio Banfi 2016/17 €19.00
Codice V Vermentino Belguardo 2016 €22.00
Vistamare Ca’ Marcanda Angelo Gaja 2015 €44.00
Monteverro Chardonnay 2012 €98.00
UMBRIACervaro della Sala Antinori 2013/14 €65.00
Orvieto Classico Campogrande Antinori 2015/16 €12.00
Food pairing suggestionFettucine alfredo or smoked meats and cheeses.
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“The 2013 Barbaresco Costa Russi is a real head-turner. Crystalline and utterly vivid in its expression of Nebbiolo, the 2013 is
all class. The 2013 has been stunningly beautiful on the three occasions I have
tasted it so far.”
Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja
2013 98ptsVinous
ITALY RED
“Focused and vibrant to the core, the 2010 captures the energy of this great
vintage in spades. Black cherries, plums, graphite, spices and crushed rocks rush out of the glass in a super-exciting wine
bursting with vitality.”
Barbera d’Asti Bricco dell’Uccellone Braida
2010 94ptsVinous
“This is a gorgeous showing from the 1999 Darmagi. When it was young, the 1999 was
compact, but today the 1999 possesses exceptional balance, while retaining an
essentially mid-weight expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Darmagi Angelo Gaja 1999
94ptsVinous
ITALY RED
LIGURIARossese di Dolceacqua Terre Bianche 2015/16 €19.00
PIEDMONTLANGHELanghe Rosso Luvi Paolo Manzone 2015/16 €19.00
Sito Moresco Angelo Gaja 2013/15 €54.00
Darmagi Angelo Gaja 1990 €325.00
Darmagi Angelo Gaja 1997 €295.00
Darmagi Angelo Gaja 1999 €275.00
Darmagi Angelo Gaja 2004 €249.00
ALBABarbera d’Alba Fiorenza Paolo Manzone 2015/16 €16.00
Dolcetto d’Alba Magna Paolo Manzone 2016/17 €12.00
Nebbiolo d’Alba Valmaggiore Luciano Sandrone 2014/15 €30.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with meat ragu, or dishes including fresh Burrata or Feta cheese.
ASTIBarbera d’Asti Bricco dell’Uccellone Braida 2008/10 €69.00
BARBARESCOBarbaresco Prunotto 2010/12 €39.00
ANGELO GAJAResponsible for revolutionising the Italian wine industry, Angelo Gaja is a name that commands a great deal of respect in the wine world. Now running this winemaking dynasty alongside his daughter Gaia, the Gaja family continue to produce arguably Italy’s most iconic wines. The range encompasses wines that define Barbaresco, as well as properties and vineyards in Barolo, Maremma and Montalcino.
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2000 €295.00
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2003 €275.00
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2008 €285.00
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2011 €245.00
Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 2012 €239.00
Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 1997 €490.00
Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 2006 €395.00
Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 2013 €469.00
Barbaresco Sorì Tildìn Angelo Gaja 1998 €390.00
Barbaresco Sorì Tildìn Angelo Gaja 2006 €395.00
Barbaresco Sorì Tildìn Angelo Gaja 2013 €469.00
Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 2013 €475.00
Popularity for Italian fine wines has recently soared due to the fact that not only do they need less cellaring than their French
counterparts, but also offer incredible value for money. Red wines are produced in every style from all over the country using
predominantly local grape varieties, with more international ones being planted as the demand for Super Tuscans increases.
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“The 2006 Podere dei Blumeri Rosso is a big, opulent wine loaded with
succulent dark blackberries, blueberries, wild herbs and French oak. This wine
possesses terrific depth and richness in a full-bodied, dense style.”
“A taut, well-toned red, laced with cherry and raspberry flavors and married to a firm
structure. Rich and complex, yet open in texture, ending on a cedary note.”
“Here is a wine that is really coming into its own. This is a rich and
beautifully integrated blend that offers balanced power and a fully
rich or concentrated style. Dark fruit, spice and leather peel back in thick,
delicious layers.”
Tenuta Belguardo 2015
93ptsThe Wine Advocate
Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli
2008 91pts
Wine Spectator
ITALY RED
Podere dei Blumeri Schiopetto
2006 92ptsVinous
“The 2009 Biserno is humming with energy and bold fruit flavors of blackberry,
chocolate-covered cherry, rum cake, exotic spice, moist pipe tobacco and dried
garden herb. It shows enormous balance and a profound, opulent mouthfeel. The
finish is long and extra smooth. “
Biserno Tenuta di Biserno 2009
95ptsThe Wine Advocate
ITALY RED
“The 2008 Sperss is exotic, dark and totally seductive. Black cherries, mint,
licorice, flowers, spices and juniper berries meld together in the glass, all supported by firm, insistent tannins.”
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2008
96+ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Sandrone’s 2010 Barolo Le Vigne is one of the wines of the vintage, hands down. Rich,
layered and utterly impeccable, the Le Vigne boasts stunning depth and richness.
Dried rose petal, tar, mint, wild flowers and cinnamon flow through to the multi-
dimensional finish.”
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone
2010 100pts
Vinous
BAROLOPAOLO MANZONEBarolo Serralunga Paolo Manzone 2013/14 €45.00
Barolo Meriame Paolo Manzone 2011/14 €75.00
Barolo Riserva Paolo Manzone 2011/12 €95.00
LUCIANO SANDRONEBarolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2004 €198.00
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2005 €175.00
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2009 €145.00
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2010 €292.00
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2011 €149.00
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2012 €135.00
Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2013 €165.00
Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 2012 €160.00
Barolo Aleste Luciano Sandrone 2013 €189.00
ANGELO GAJABarolo Dagromis Angelo Gaja 2013/14 €89.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 1995 €289.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 1996 €290.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 1999 €395.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2000 €355.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2003 €329.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2004 €360.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2005 €335.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2008 €265.00
Barolo Sperss Angelo Gaja 2011 €270.00
ALTO ADIGEPinot Nero Franz Haas Alto Adige 2012/15 €30.00
MCM Merlot Alois Lageder Alto Adige 2008/9 €54.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with veal, lamb or rabbit casseroles.
FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIAPodere dei Blumeri Schiopetto Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2006/7 €27.00
VENETOAmarone della Valpolicella Vigna Garzon Pieropan Veneto 2013/14 €69.00
Amarone Classico Vaio Armaron Serego Alighieri Masi Veneto 2011 €99.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with the classic pairing of risotto all’Amarone or with aged Parmegiano Reggiano.
TUSCANYTOSCANA ROSSOSanta Cristina Antinori 2014 €14.00
CHIANTIChianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva 2014 €41.00Chianti Classico Badia a Passignano Antinori Gran Selezione 2010 €52.00Chianti Classico Fonterutoli 2015 €20.00Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli 2008 €54.00Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva Privata Castello di Fonterutoli Riserva 2013 €34.00
MONTALCINOBrunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne Antinori 2012/13 €68.00Brunello di Montalcino Banfi 2011/12 €45.00Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all’Oro Banfi 2012 €142.00Rosso di Montalcino Le Chiuse 2016 €29.00Brunello di Montalcino Le Chiuse 2013 €74.00Brunello di Montalcino Santa Restituta Rennina Angelo Gaja 2004 €189.00Brunello di Montalcino Santa Restituta Sugarille Angelo Gaja 2004 €195.00
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANOVino Nobile di Montepulciano la Braccesca Antinori 2012/13 €24.00
SUPER TUSCANTENUTA BELGUARDOSerrata Belguardo Toscana 2014/15 €16.00Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana 2007 €54.00Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana 2008 €60.00Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana 2015 €52.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious served with aged cold cuts or with mildly spicy dishes.
TENUTA DI BISERNOFrom the Lodovico Antinori stable, Biserno in Bolgheri is easily Italy’s best new discovery. This delicious, rounded Bordeaux blend plays in the same team as Ornellaia and Sassicaia, but is, for the moment at least, a veritable bargain. “Despite the ownership of Lodovico Antinori and the presence of an all-star team of winemakers that includes Michel Rolland, Tenuta di Biserno remains one of the best kept secrets in Bolgheri.”
Wine Advocate
Il Pino di Biserno Toscana 2014 €65.00Biserno Tenuta di Biserno Toscana 2008 €210.00Biserno Tenuta di Biserno Toscana 2009 €195.00Biserno Tenuta di Biserno Toscana 2012 €159.00Biserno Tenuta di Biserno Toscana 2013 €149.00Lodovico Tenuta di Biserno Toscana 2008 €345.00
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“The flagship estate wine, 2010 Monteverro, is absolutely stunning. The excellence of the 2010 vintage is on full display thanks
to the integrity of the fruit, the supple richness of the mouthfeel and the tangy
sweetness of the finish.”
“The 2012 Bolgheri Le Serre Nuove is a voluptuous and generous wine that
bursts forth with wild-cherry aromas, blackberry, crème de cassis, oak
spice and smoke. It awards pleasure and smoothness, thanks to its plump
tannins and ripe fruit overtones.”
“Incredibly silky, bright and polished, with captivating aromatics, nuanced red cherry fruit and stunning overall balance.
The mid-weight, gracious style bears some resemblance to the 2010.”
Masseto2004
100ptsVinous
Monteverro2010
96ptsThe Wine Advocate
Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia
2012 92pts
The Wine Advocate
ITALY RED
“Dark cherry and blackberry segue to spice, tar, leather and sweet fruit at the end. The
mouthfeel is elegantly shaped, silky and nuanced. This may well be the best vintage
of Guidalberto I have yet tasted.”
“Extremely primary and pure, offering sharply defined cassis, violet and mineral
flavors of great class. The perfectly integrated acidity and a vibrant floral
character from the cabernet franc give the middle palate terrific lift. Finishes with
noble tannins and outstanding palate-staining length.”
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido
2009 97+pts
Vinous
Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido
201694+pts
The Wine Advocate
ITALY RED
“Shades of black fruit, currant and cherry highlight this dense, concentrated red,
which is balanced and lively, with an integrated structure. All the components
come together on the long finish.”
Siepi Fonterutoli 2008
93ptsWine Spectator
CAIAROSSACaiarossa Toscana 2007 €52.00
CA’ MARCANDAMagari Angelo Gaja Toscana 2010 €54.00
Ca’ Marcanda Angelo Gaja Bolgheri 2011/13 €140.00
CASTELLO FONTERUTOLISiepi Fonterutoli Toscana 2005 €92.00
Siepi Fonterutoli Toscana 2008 €92.00
GUADO AL TASSOCont’Ugo Tenuta Guado al Tasso Antinori Bolgheri 2011/12 €47.00
Guado al Tasso Antinori Bolgheri 2012/13 €133.00
Food pairing suggestionBraised veal with mushrooms or Parmesan.
MONTEVERROMonteverro Toscana 2009 €189.00
Monteverro Toscana 2010 €189.00
Monteverro Toscana 2014 €199.00
TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIAWith its famous vineyards on gentle hills sloping down to the sea, Ornellaia sits at the heart of Bolgheri and produces world-class Bordeaux-inspired blends consisting principally of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. From the flagship wine, Ornellaia, to the estate’s second wine Serre Nuove and its smaller brother Le Volte, this is a range of wines of impeccable breeding, finesse, quality and style.
Le Volte dell’Ornellaia Toscana 2012 €22.00
Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri 2012 €47.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 1995 €265.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 1996 €255.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2003 €295.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2006 €335.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2008 €290.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2009 €295.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2011 €265.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2012 €265.00
MASSETOOne of Italy’s most sought after and rarest wines, Masseto is made from a mosaic of small individual plots of Merlot planted over 7ha on the Masseto hill overlooking the Mediterranean. Each of these plots is treated and vinified separately by the passionate and dedicated team who take meticulous care to produce this iconic wine. The result is a wine with great complexity and balance that is hugely popular among wine aficionados around the world.
Masseto Toscana 1995 €790.00
Masseto Toscana 1996 €750.00
Masseto Toscana 1997 €875.00
Masseto Toscana 1999 €825.00
Masseto Toscana 2000 €790.00
Masseto Toscana 2002 €795.00
Masseto Toscana 2003 €795.00
Masseto Toscana 2004 €890.00
Masseto Toscana 2007 €750.00
Masseto Toscana 2008 €770.00
Masseto Toscana 2009 €740.00
Masseto Toscana 2011 €780.00
Masseto Toscana 2014 €725.00
TENUTA SAN GUIDOThis is the winery that coined the phrase ‘Super Tuscan’, producing Cabernet blends from the 1940s due to the Marchese’s love for Bordeaux wines. Originally only able to call these wines Vino da Tavola, it is a testament to the quality of Sassicaia that the DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia was created specifically for it. Guidalberto is the second wine of this incredible winery. “Unquestionably one of the most compelling and dramatic Cabernet Sauvignons I have ever tasted, it continues to go from strength to strength.” Robert Parker
Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido Toscana 2016 €54.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 1999 €345.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2001 €390.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2003 €335.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2005 €319.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2006 €390.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2007 €355.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2008 €325.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2009 €279.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2010 €279.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2011 €265.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2012 €259.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2013 €249.00
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2014 €239.00
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“The 2010 has it all; expressive aromatics, wonderfully nuanced fruit and tons of
supporting structure. In time, the 2010 will be recognized as one of the all-time legendary Solaias. Actually, it already is.”
“Unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or
obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance
and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this
impeccable, soft wine.”
“Lush and caressing in texture, it shows fine fruit and tastes great, handling the wood rather brilliantly, showing it mostly in the
slightly sweet hint on the edge. It also seems nicely concentrated this year.”
“Tar, smoke, licorice, incense and the blackest of fruit emerge from this powerful, full-bodied Sicilian red. Leather, earthiness and graphite
are some of the nuances that add a baritone-like sense of gravitas on the finish. A huge, powerful finish rounds out in this brooding, imposing wine.”
NeroSanlore’ Gulfi2008
92+ptsVinous
Solaia Antinori2010
98ptsVinous
Tignanello Antinori2008
94ptsThe Wine Advocate
Assyrtiko Wild Ferment Gaia2015
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
ITALY / GREECE
“A wine with a generous amount of everything, but in a harmonious,
pretty way. An abundance of tobacco, cedar and berry character. Full-bodied and chewy, with loads
of fruit and a long, long finish.”
Solengo Argiano 1999
94ptsWine Spectator
ITALY RED
SOLENGOSolengo Argiano Toscana 1998 €144.00
Solengo Argiano Toscana 1999 €162.00
Food pairing suggestionIdeal with red meats and strong flavoured cheeses.
SOLAIASolaia (derived from the Italian word meaning the sun) was first produced in 1978 from a parcel of Cabernet within the Tignanello vineyard that was deemed to be of such high quality that the Marchese decided to vinify it separately. Since then the quantity has increased from the original 3,600 bottles and the Solaia vineyard now consists of 20ha. Solaia is only produced in the best vintages and truly reflects its terroir. An elegant and captivating wine from the Antinori stable.
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2000 €295.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2006 €350.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2007 €355.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2008 €290.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2009 €315.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2010 €360.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2012 €349.00
Solaia Antinori Toscana 2013 €345.00
TIGNANELLOAntinori’s flagship wine, Tignanello, was the first wine in Tuscany to blend the local Sangiovese with non-traditional varieties, and became one of the focal points of the Tuscan revolution that occurred over the latter part of the 20th century. A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in small oak barriques, this classic Super-Tuscan combines Chianti-like suppleness with Bordeaux-esque style.
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2001 €255.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2006 €195.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2008 €142.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2009 €149.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2010 €149.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2011 €139.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2012 €145.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2013 €129.00
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2014 €125.00
CAMPANIATaurasi Feudi di San Gregorio Campania 2008 €32.00
SARDINIATurriga Argiolas Isola dei Nuraghi 2012 €96.00
SICILYMille e una Notte Donnafugata Sicily 2006 €94.00
NeroSanlore’ Gulfi Sicily 2008 €45.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious with dense fish soups or spaghetti alla puttanesca.
GREECEAssyrtiko Wild Ferment Gaia Santorini 2015/16 €32.00
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SPAIN
Rías Baixas
Madrid
Rioja
Ribera del Duero
Toro
Campo de Borja
Pago Campo de la GuardiaMallorca
Rueda
Alicante
Priorato
Cataluña
Navarra
“Very young, complex, nuanced and harmonious, with developed aromas
mixing primary sensations that remain after all these years as well as more
complex notes of lees, smoke and flint stone. The palate is even more complex, with great depth and an array of flavors
that remain after you swallow.”
“A very developed and classical nose, very expressive, ripe and exuberant with an herbal twist,
combining classical and modern characteristics and with a good
balance between youth and development. It has to be one of
the best recent vintages of Único.”
Vega Sicilia Unico2006
98ptsThe Wine Advocate
Albariño Pazo de Señorans Selección Añada
200993pts
The Wine Advocate
SPAIN
WHITEConde de Valdemar Blanco Viura Verdejo Rioja 2016 €8.00
Pazo de Señorans Albariño Rías Baixas 2016 €19.00
Pazo de Señorans Albariño Selección de Añada Rías Baixas 2009 €49.00
Food pairing suggestionThe perfect partner to all shellfish dishes.
REDRIOJAConde de Valdemar Tempranillo Rioja 2016/17 €8.00
Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva Rioja 2008 €27.00
Roda Reserva Rioja 10/11/13 €42.00
Roda I Reserva Rioja 2007/8 €77.00
Food pairing suggestionServe with slow-cooked lamb and salsa verde.
RIBERA DEL DUEROCorimbo La Horra Ribera del Duero 2010 €35.00
Emilio Moro Crianza Ribera del Duero 2011/13 €29.00
Vega Sicilia Alión Ribera del Duero 2014 €99.00
Vega Sicilia Unico Ribera del Duero 2006 €445.00
Spain is the third largest producer of wines in the world with over a million acres under vine, more than any other country. Given the diversity of the country’s landscape and climates, and the fact that Spain is home to 60 regional DOs, it’s hardly surprising that it produces wines in a variety of styles.
From the fresh whites made from Albariño in Rías Baixas to top
end reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, there is a huge amount of
exciting wine available, offering fantastic value for money.
RIOJASpain’s most famous wine region, Rioja is situated in the north of the
country just south of the Cantabrian Mountains. The wines are normally
a blend of grapes, the majority being Tempranillo with some Garnacha and
Graciano.
Traditional style Rioja is distinguished by long periods of barrel ageing, whereas the
modern style favours the fruit and freshness of Tempranillo. Rioja is only ever released
onto the market when it is ready to drink and as such, offers incredible value for money.
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USA
“Green apple and crabapple as well as pineapple, white peach and honeydew
melon inform a bright but (at 12.5% alcohol) quite substantial palate and a
combination of density and vivacity such as is scarcely possible in wine from any
other grape.”
“The honeysuckle, white currants, quince and wet rock/mineral notes of the crisp yet full-bodied, concentrated
2012 Chardonnay Vine Hill are fresh, lively, exuberant and, at the same time, powerful and elegant. This is a beauty, combining both elegance and depth.”
“Opening with apricot, guava and honey toast scents with a waft of butterscotch,
the 2015 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch has a medium body laden with ripe
stone fruit and toast flavors, marked by a lively backbone and finishing clean
and fresh.”
Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
201590pts
The Wine Advocate
Eroica Riesling Dr Loosen and Chateau Ste Michelle
201090pts
The Wine Advocate
Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
201295pts
The Wine Advocate
USA WHITE
CALIFORNIA
OREGON
WASHINGTON
SONOMA COUNTY
NAPA VALLEY
Russian River Valley
Anderson Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
MENDOCINO
Paso Robles
Santa Maria Valley
WHITEWASHINGTONEroica Riesling Dr Loosen and Chateau Ste Michelle Washington 2010 €37.00
CALIFORNIAConundrum California 2010/14 €39.00
CALIFORNIA NORTH COASTCakebread Chardonnay Napa Valley 2015 €69.00
Food pairing suggestionScallops with a beurre blanc sauce.
Clos du Val Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014 €37.00
Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2013/15 €49.00
Far Niente Chardonnay Napa Valley 2015 €129.00
KISTLERFounded in 1978 by Steve Kistler, the winery continues to be family owned and operated today. Dedicated to fashioning world class Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs using traditional Burgundian techniques, their single vineyard wines represent some of the world’s finest examples of these varietals.
Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay Sonoma 2014/15 €126.00
Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2010 €275.00
Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2011 €275.00
Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2014 €235.00
Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2011 €269.00
Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2012 €279.00
Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2013 €285.00
Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma 2014 €279.00
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2013 €158.00
Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay Russian River 2015 €95.00
Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River 2012 €135.00
Stag’s Leap Cellars Karia Chardonnay Napa Valley 2016 €59.00
CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COASTMer Soleil Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2013/14 €69.00
Poppy Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2014 €25.00
A significant wine player, the USA is the fourth largest producer of wine after France, Italy and Spain, with wine produced in all 50 states.
California is by far the most significant state with it accounting for 90%
of the country’s wine output, from tiny producers to some of the world’s
largest brands. Napa and Sonoma in California are responsible for
producing some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot
Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay.
Washington in New York State produces some fantastic Bordeaux blends
whilst Oregon is known for outstanding Pinot Noir.
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“Polished, vibrant and distinctive for the guava accents around a supple core of
cherry and spice, all of it lingering as the finish revs up. Shows some cedar
notes as well. This one has pizzazz.”
“This zeroes in on a rich, hedonistic core of wild berry, blackberry, plum and
currant flavors, with a graceful, elegant mouthfeel and supple, caressing tannins.
The long and powerful yet refined aftertaste keeps reverberating fruit
generosity while maintaining Cabernet’s strength of personality.”
“The exuberance and drama in the stunning nose offers up notes of Asian
spice, ripe black currants, kirsch, tobacco leaf and Christmas fruitcake. It is full-
bodied and opulent, with no hard edges, a seamless integration of acidity, wood and tannin and a density and richness
that are built to go on for 25-30 years.”
Dominus Christian Moueix2012
98+ptsThe Wine Advocate
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
201395pts
Wine Spectator
L’Ecole No. 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard
Apogee2007
92ptsWine Spectator
USA RED
“Velvety textured, without a hard edge to be found, notes of crème de cassis, blueberry,
subtle wood and floral notes gently rise from the wine’s dense purple color. Beautifully full-bodied and extraordinarily elegant and pure.”
“Utter perfection, the 2010 Screaming Eagle boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a staggering bouquet of spring flowers, graphite,
creme de cassis, kirsch, licorice and subtle toast in the background. Opulent and full-bodied
with a multidimensional personality, gorgeous purity and a stunning, flawless texture.”
“It is stunningly rich, with classic, fragrant notes of blackcurrants,
blackberries, vanilla, graphite and spring flowers. It exhibits an opaque
purple color, with a full-bodied, massive mouthfeel, but no heaviness,
and again, a flawless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood.”
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
2010100pts
The Wine Advocate
Opus One2013
97+ptsThe Wine Advocate
Screaming Eagle2010
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
USA RED
REDWASHINGTONCol Solare Marchesi Antinori and Chateau Ste Michelle Columbian Valley 2006 €89.00
L’Ecole No. 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee Walla Walla Valley 2007/8 €89.00
OREGONDomaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Oregon 2014/15 €56.00
Food pairing suggestionDelicious paired with duck with a balsamic and honey glaze.
CALIFORNIABonny Doon Le Cigare Volant California 2007 €69.00
Sean Thackrey Pleiades California NV €57.00
CALIFORNIA NORTH COASTCAYMUSProprietor Chuck Wagner has to be one of the most avuncular and modest figures in California’s winemaking fraternity and so it is pleasantly appropriate that he owns some of the greatest vineyards and regularly fashions some of the best wines in the whole country.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014 €139.00
Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013 €290.00
Clos du Val Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998 €105.00
Clos du Val Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2004 €110.00
DOMINUSChristian Moueix, the great Merlot specialist at his flagship chateaux in Pomerol, prefers the other Bordeaux varietals at his Napa property of Dominus. One of the stars of the Napa Valley, Dominus is known for its architectural winery, immaculate vineyards, small production and exceptional quality.
Dominus Christian Moueix Napa Valley 2011 €265.00
Dominus Christian Moueix Napa Valley 2012 €390.00
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley 2013 €88.00
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013 €115.00
Duckhorn Vineyards Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2014 €92.00
Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Merlot Napa Valley 2013 €149.00
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012 €289.00
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013 €295.00
Harlan Estate Napa Valley 2000 €849.00
OPUS ONEA collaboration between the Rothschilds of Bordeaux (Château Mouton Rothschild) and Robert Mondavi of the Napa Valley, Opus One is probably California’s single most famous exported wine. Capturing the best of both worlds in a truly sublime example of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Opus One Napa Valley 2011 €425.00
Opus One Napa Valley 2012 €465.00
Opus One Napa Valley 2013 €495.00
Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros 2012/14 €145.00
JOSEPH PHELPSFounded in 1973 and located near St Helena, Joseph Phelps is one of the most respected wineries in Napa Valley. Family owned and operated to this day, the vineyards are farmed using sustainable practices and their portfolio of wines is 100% estate grown since the 2009 vintage. Insignia is their flagship Bordeaux blend and is one of California’s most iconic wines.
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012 €115.00
Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2004 €375.00
Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2009 €375.00
Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2012 €395.00
Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros 2013 €62.00
Screaming Eagle 2010 €3,450.00
Sebastiani Merlot Alexander Valley 2010/14 €45.00
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2013/14 €55.00
Food pairing suggestionAn ideal match for fillet of beef.
Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2012/14 €32.00
SHAFER VINEYARDSShafer Vineyards, located in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District is managed by father and son team John and Doug Shafer. Acquired by John Shafer in 1972, the winemaking team have been working together since the very first vintage in 1978. “Year in year out, this is one of the superstar wineries, not only in Napa Valley and all of California, but in the entire world.” Robert Parker
Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2013 €136.00
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2010 €490.00
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2011 €395.00
Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2013 €490.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2011 €155.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010/11 €225.00
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“Dense ruby/purple to the rim, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, cedar
wood, toast and earth jump from the glass. Full-bodied and layered, but with nothing out of balance, this is probably
the strongest Cask 23 since the glory years of the mid-80s.”
“Ridge’s 2011 Monte Bello shows beautifully. Dark red cherry, plum,
smoke, spices and graphite form an attractive core of flavors and textures.
Hints of sage, lavender and black fruits add the final shades of nuance.”
“It offers stunning notes of blackcurrants, cassis, smoked meats, ground pepper
and wild herbs to go with a full-bodied, unctuous, layered, yet always graceful and elegant feel on the palate. Nicely
structured, with perfect overall balance.”
Sine Qua Non Stock Syrah2012
98ptsThe Wine Advocate
Ridge Monte Bello2011
94ptsVinous
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23
201296pts
The Wine Advocate
USA RED
“This white offers an elegant, airy texture, with lush, juicy flavors of apricot tart,
baked peach, guava and roasted pineapple, all supported by bright acidity.
Long and rich on the cream-filled finish.”
“Svelte and plush, with concentrated dark plum and cherry pie flavors that are
loaded with Asian spice notes. Offers a fleshy core, which is flanked by plenty of
savory accents. Dark chocolate details show on the finish.”
“It has great balance and freshness, with great elegance, and super-refined tannins.
I’ve never tasted such an elegant Cheval des Andes, all about finesse and balance.
Bravo to the new team!”
Cheval des Andes2013
96ptsThe Wine Advocate
Viña Leyda Falaris Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
201290pts
Wine Spectator
Montes Purple Angel Carménère
201493pts
Wine Spectator
ARGENTINA & CHILE
STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARSDramatic improvements have been made in recent years at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, which was sold to a consortium led by Tuscany’s Piero Antinori in 2007. Antinori brought in consultant Renzo Cotarella to get this winery back to the lofty heights it achieved in the seventies and eighties. They seem to be well on their way given the high quality of recent releases.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa Valley 2014 €89.00
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009/10 €195.00
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Napa Valley 2012 €219.00
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Napa Valley 2013 €360.00
Sean Thackrey Orion Syrah Napa Valley 2010/12 €198.00
Sean Thackrey Aquila Sangiovese Mendocino 2000/3 €89.00
CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COASTOjai Bien Nacido Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2012 €74.00
Ojai Puerto del Mar Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2014 €66.00
Ojai Roll Ranch Syrah California 2005 €59.00
Ojai Bien Nacido Syrah Santa Maria Valley 2013 €66.00
Poppy Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2014/15 €25.00
Poppy Pinot Noir Monterey County 2013 €26.00
RIDGEGrapevines were first planted on Monte Bello Ridge in 1855 by Osea Perrone, a doctor and prominent member of the northern California Italian immigrant community. Surviving Prohibition, these vineyards now form the backbone of Ridge. Led by the charismatic and talismanic figure of Paul Draper, Ridge is one of the greatest wine estates, not just in California, but the world.
Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 1999 €295.00
Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2000 €325.00
Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2003 €319.00
Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2010 €295.00
Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2011 €279.00
Ridge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2012 €295.00
SINE QUA NONSome of the most collectible and hard to find wines from America. Sine Qua Non may literally mean ‘indispensible’, but given that such small quantities are made by Manfred Krankl’s winery, these wines are only likely to find their way into the hands of a select few. “About as good as it gets across the board, these singular, incredible wines are the result of an obsessive attention to detail at all stages of the wine making process.” The Wine Advocate
Sine Qua Non Stock Syrah Central Coast 2012 €498.00
Sine Qua Non Stein Grenache Central Coast 2012 €495.00
Sine Qua Non Male Syrah Central Coast 2013 €325.00
Sine Qua Non Female Grenache Central Coast 2013 €325.00
Sine Qua Non Piranha Waterdance Syrah Central Coast 2014 €449.00
Sine Qua Non Shakti Grenache Central Coast 2014 €469.00
Food pairing suggestionPulled pork with BBQ sauce.
CHILE WHITEViña Leyda Falaris Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Leyda Valley 2012 €25.00
Villa Montes Sauvignon Blanc Curico Valley 2016/17 €10.00
Montes Classic Chardonnay Curico Valley 2015/16 €12.00
Montes Alpha Chardonnay Casablanca Valley 2014/15 €20.00
CHILE REDViña Almaviva Maipo Valley 2009 €189.00
Villa Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley 2015/16 €10.00
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley 2013/14 €20.00
Montes Purple Angel Carmenère Colchagua Valley 2014/15 €59.00
Food pairing suggestionPerfect with a spicy chilli or lamb rogan josh.
ARGENTINACheval des Andes Mendoza 2013 €95.00
Privada Bodega Norton Mendoza 2014 €39.00
Pascual Toso Malbec Mendoza 2015/16 €14.00
Pascual Toso Magdalena Malbec Cabernet Mendoza 2007 €95.00
Food pairing suggestionSteak, bone marrow and pommes Anna.
Whilst South America has been making wine since the 1500s, it wasn’t until plantings of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère were brought over from France in 1800 that Argentina and
Chile started making wine of notable quality. Now producing wine across all price points, the industry is booming, with Argentina famous for Malbec from Mendoza, and Chile for fantastic
cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Sauvignon Blanc.
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“The Riesling Polish Hill presents a very attractive nose filled with citrus and
floral aromas set off by notes of herbs, fennel, coriander seed and a touch of
wet pebbles. Light-bodied and dry, the palate reveals intense flavors enlivened
by seamless acidity and a long finish with a mineral note.”
“Potent, spice-accented aromas of black raspberry, mocha and candied flowers.
Fleshy and open-knit on entry, then tighter in the middle, offering sweet dark
berry and cherry flavors and a hint of spicecake. A vanilla note comes up with air and carries through a smooth, gently
tannic finish.”
“An utterly majestic Shiraz, sleek and seamless, brimming with ripeness on
a framework that allows for grace and expressiveness in equal measure. The
intensity of fresh blueberry and plum fruit holds attention until the nuances kick
in, offering glints of exotic spice, coffee, cocoa, bay leaf and mint.”
Penfolds Grange2008
100ptsWine Spectator
Langmeil Fifth Wave Grenache
200992ptsVinous
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling2014
93+ptsThe Wine Advocate
AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIA
WHITEDevil’s Corner Sauvignon Blanc Tasmania 2016 €18.00
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling Clare Valley 2014/15 €42.00
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay South-East Australia 1999 €159.00
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay South-East Australia 2007 €175.00
Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay Adelaide Hills 2014/15 €36.00
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 2017 €22.00
Wakefield Estate Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay South Australia 2016 €14.00
Wakefield Estate Chardonnay Clare Valley 2016 €19.00
Wakefield Estate Riesling Clare Valley 2014 €21.00
Food pairing suggestionA delicious aperitif, or perfect served with charcuterie.
REDDevil’s Corner Pinot Noir Tasmania 2016/17 €20.00
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Eden Valley 2008 €590.00
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Eden Valley 2009 €625.00
LANGMEIL WINERYFamily owned and operated, Langmeil is the home of the Barossa and Australia’s oldest known surviving vineyard, planted to Shiraz in 1843, from where the iconic ‘Freedom 1843 Shiraz’ hails. Although it is only 21 vintages since the Lindner family re-established the abandoned winery, Langmeil has achieved considerable success and it is consistently awarded five red stars in the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion placing it in the top 10% of Australia’s premium producers.
Langmeil Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley 2014/15 €29.00
Langmeil Fifth Wave Grenache Barossa Valley 2009 €52.00
Langmeil Orphan Bank Shiraz Barossa Valley 2013/14 €66.00
Langmeil The 1843 Freedom Shiraz Barossa Valley 2012/14 €124.00
PENFOLDS GRANGEGrange is Australia’s icon wine, and deservedly so. Richly textured, intensely concentrated and packed with fruit, these are immensely complex, beguiling wines that seduce the senses. “Grange, Penfolds’ flagship wine, is, by many accounts, the most renowned and world-famous wine produced in Australia.” Robert Parker
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2005 €595.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2006 €610.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2008 €680.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2009 €609.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2012 €645.00
Penfolds Grange South Australia 2013 €590.00
Shaw & Smith Shiraz Adelaide Hills 2014 €36.00
Wakefield Estate Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet South Australia 2014/15 €14.00
Generally considered to be the most successful New World wine producer, largely due to building a brand around Shiraz, Australia produces wines in a wide variety of styles.
Shiraz and Chardonnay make up 44% of total plantings, with increasing amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir being grown.
The wine regions vary hugely: from the Barossa, home to the oldest vines in Australia and producing top quality Shiraz; to Clare Valley, famous for some of the country’s richest Rieslings.
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“Pretty white blossom notes – orange and peach blossoms – over a core of grapefruit,
white peaches and baking bread with a hint of marzipan. Medium bodied and still
very tight in the mouth, it has great tension lifting the citrus and stone fruit flavors,
finishing long and creamy.”
“Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with an expressive cassis, pencil shavings
and blackberry-laced nose with some cloves and chocolate box nuances. The
medium to full-bodied palate offers a nice backbone of grainy tannins
and refreshing acidity supporting the generous fruit, finishing long with some
lively herbal notes.”
Craggy Range Sophia Bordeaux Blend
201492pts
The Wine Advocate
Felton Road Chardonnay2013
91ptsThe Wine Advocate
“An intense bouquet with complex notes of white peach, linseed oil, a touch of
dried apricot and peony. The palate is well balanced with a slight viscosity on
the entry, the acidity nicely judged with peach skin and guava vying for attention
on the composed finish.”
Waterford Estate Chardonnay2015
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
“Superripe aromas of black raspberry, coffee liqueur, chocolate and mocha. Broad, concentrated and sweet, with
flavors of dark berries, spices and cocoa powder complemented by salty
minerality and sappy oak.”
Vergelegen G.V.B. Red2007
92+ptsVinous
SOUTH AFRICANEW ZEALAND
WHITEAuntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2017 €27.00
CLOUDY BAYEstablished in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to venture into Marlborough. At the time, it was almost an unimaginable place to set up a vineyard. However, Cloudy Bay’s founder, David Hohnen, was convinced of its potential to produce great wine and so invested in the best land of the region. Since then, Marlborough has risen to become New Zealand’s leading wine region, as well as one of the finest winemaking locations in the world.
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay Marlborough 2015/16 €34.00
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016/17 €30.00
Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014/15 €54.00
Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Riesling Martinborough 2014 €21.00
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016 €25.00
Felton Road Chardonnay Central Otago 2013/16 €55.00
Jackson Estates Stich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015/16 €18.00
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015/17 €20.00
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris Marlborough 2016 €19.00
Ram’s Hill Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2013 €30.00
REDAuntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Marlborough 2011 €52.00
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir Marlborough 2015 €39.00
CRAGGY RANGEWhen Craggy Range was established in 1997, owners Terry Peabody and Steve Smith set about selecting the best parcels of land they could find in New Zealand to make wines that spoke of their place. Choosing the best vineyard sites for Gimblett Gravels in Hawkes Bay and Te Muna Road in Martinborough, the wines display amazing aromatics, purity and complexity.
Craggy Range Syrah Gimblett Gravels 2013 €28.00
Craggy Range Sophia Bordeaux Blend Gimblett Gravels 2014 €52.00
Felton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago 2014/15 €68.00
Jackson Estates Vintage Widow Pinot Noir Marlborough 2014 €29.00
RM Wines Trademark Syrah Hawke’s Bay 2011 €59.00
WHITEJordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Stellenbosch 2015/16 €19.00
Jordan Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch 2015/16 €15.00
Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Constantia 2015/16 €20.00
Vergelegen G.V.B. White Stellenbosch 2010 €35.00
Waterford Estate Chardonnay Stellenbosch 2015 €27.00
REDChamonix Pinotage Greywacke Franschhoek 2014 €25.00
Jordan The Prospector Syrah Stellenbosch 2013/15 €20.00
Klippenkop Pinotage Coastal Region 2015 €9.00
VERGELEGENRenowned as being one of South Africa’s best wine producers, the Vergelegen estate was founded in 1700. Since then it has been owned by some of the world’s great explorers and visionaries, each of whom, in their own way, has helped shape Vergelegen into what it is today: a world-class estate. First producing wine in 1992, Vergelegen has since won over 200 awards and attracted lots of international recognition for their hand crafted wines.
Vergelegen G.V.B. Red Stellenbosch 2007 €44.00
Vergelegen V Stellenbosch 2007 €99.00
4G WINE ESTATE4G Wine Estate is a recently established wine producer combining Old World craftsmanship and expertise with state-of-the-art technologies and the best terroirs of the Cape to produce world-class wines. Dubbed the ‘First Growth of the Cape’, these wines are rapidly gaining cult status around the world.
The Echo of G. 2012 2012 €184.00
G. 2013 Waldweben 2013 €555.00
G. 2014 67 Imizuzu 2014 €520.00
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has become synonymous with New Zealand and is now a brand in its own right. There is far more to the wine industry here than just Sauvignon however - fantastic Pinot Noir from Central Otago, Syrah from Hawkes Bay and Chardonnay from Marlborough, all displaying a purity of fruit unique to New Zealand.
Thanks to the hard work of several very talented winemakers and the privatisation of the state-controlled winemaking co-operative, the South African wine industry has taken
a huge change in direction in the last 20 years. Previously known for cheap wines that often ended up being distilled into brandy before hitting the shelves, the now vibrant
industry is earning a reputation for some of the most exciting wines on the market.South Africa is famous for Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the
indigenous Pinotage.
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SWEET & FORTIFIED SWEET & FORTIFIED
Marmalade, fruitcake and spice with caramel, orange blossom,
coffee, peach liqueur and hazelnut complexity. Simply magnificent. The
wines from Szt Tamás are the best of the best. Classed a First Growth in 1700, today it is the most expensive
vineyard in its commune.
“The palate is wonderfully balanced with botrytis-rich fruit, a multilayered and opulent Rieussec that somehow
maintains quite brilliant balance towards the minerally finish. This is one of the great wines from the estate in the
modern age.”
“The nose is like the throbbing engine of an Aston Martin Vantage, ready to go. It is so packed with intensity. The
palate is perfectly balanced and laden with botrytis, with heavenly focus and a
crescendo of flavors that take your breath away: acacia honey, yellow plum, white
peach and orange sorbet.”
Château d’Yquem2001
100ptsThe Wine Advocate
Royal Tokaji Szt Tamás 1st Growth Aszú 6 Puttonyos
2005
Château Rieussec2009
97ptsThe Wine Advocate
“This wine comes to us from one of the finest producers of sweet Moscato that
I know of. The bouquet is redolent of honey, sweet peach and exotic fruit. In
the mouth, the wine is creamy and rich. This vintage strikes me as particularly well
put together and articulate.”
“Offers a very complex bouquet with fresh pineapple, quince, Japanese yuzu,
just a hint of grass clippings and then later mille fieulle. It feels smooth and
pure – gentle in the mouth, caressing the senses with its quince and marmalade
tinged finish with a suggestion of shaved ginger on the aftertaste. Wonderful!”
“Big, weighty and mouth filling, this is an aromatic Tawny that finishes with acidity
and tension. Grippy on the finish, its flavors become more interesting as long as it sits in the glass (or on your palate).”
Taylor’s 40 Year Old Tawny95pts
The Wine Advocate
Vin de Constance Klein Constantia
200895pts
The Wine Advocate
Moscato d’Asti Paolo Saracco 2016
92ptsThe Wine Advocate
SWEETGERMANYWehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule Dr Loosen Mosel 2009 €75.00
Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule Dr Loosen Mosel 2012 €75.00
HUNGARYRoyal Tokaji Szt Tamás 1st Growth Aszú 6 Puttonyos 50cl bottle 2005 €135.00
Food pairing suggestionPerfect served with tarte tatin and vanilla ice cream.
FRANCEChâteau La Fontaine 2010/11 €28.00
CHATEAU RIEUSSECRieussec has long been considered the second greatest property in Sauternes after Yquem and with masterful performances year in, year out, it is not hard to taste why. It is presented in the full, rich, fruity, caramel, marmalade and smoky style, and yet manages to retain a degree of lemon zest freshness.
Château Rieussec 1er Cru Classé 1996 €79.00
Château Rieussec half bottle 1er Cru Classé 1999 €55.00
Château Rieussec 1er Cru Classé 2001 €165.00
Château Rieussec half bottle 1er Cru Classé 2003 €44.00
Château Rieussec 1er Cru Classé 2009 €99.00
Château Rieussec 1er Cru Classé 2010 €89.00
CHATEAU D’YQUEMA Château which has now acquired legendary status, thanks to its history (it was established in the 1500s, and came top of the sweet-wine producing estates in the 1855 Classification) and for its finesse and concentration. It can last, if stored correctly, for up to a century. Made, as are all sweet Bordeaux wines, from Sémillon and aged for four years in oak barrels.
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 1989 €290.00
Château d’Yquem 1er Cru Supérieur 1990 €349.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 1995 €225.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 1996 €195.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 1998 €179.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 1999 €169.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 2001 €365.00
Château d’Yquem 1er Cru Supérieur 2003 €345.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 2003 €189.00
Château d’Yquem 1er Cru Supérieur 2004 €290.00
Château d’Yquem half bottle 1er Cru Supérieur 2005 €275.00
Château d’Yquem 1er Cru Supérieur 2010 €525.00
ITALYMoscato d’Asti Paolo Saracco 2016 €20.00
Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé Donnafugata 2009 €85.00
Recioto della Valpolicella Sant’Ulderico Monte Dall’Oro 50cl bottle 2006 €67.00
Food pairing suggestionTry with chocolate desserts or on its own with coffee.
SOUTH AFRICAVin de Constance Klein Constantia 50cl bottle 2008 €76.00
AUSTRALIACampbells Rutherglen Muscat half bottle NV €19.00
FORTIFIEDSHERRYHidalgo Manzanilla La Gitana NV €15.50
Food pairing suggestionServe with tapas style dishes or as an aperitif with almonds and olives.
Hidalgo Amontillado Seco Napoleon 50cl bottle NV €17.00
Hidalgo Pedro Ximénez Triana 50cl bottle NV €22.00
PORTTaylor’s Late Bottled Vintage 2005/7 €21.95
Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny NV €34.50
Taylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny NV €59.00
Taylor’s 30 Year Old Tawny NV €115.00
Taylor’s 40 Year Old Tawny NV €195.00
Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas 2001/2 €46.00
Taylor’s Vintage 1985 €135.00
MADEIRAH & H Medium Rich Single Harvest 50cl bottle 1998 €38.00
H & H 10 Year Old Sercial 50cl bottle NV €29.00
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SPIRITS BEER & SOFT DRINKS
SPIRITSWe have a huge selection of spirits in stock from
everyday bar essentials to the world’s finest spirits and rare collectables.
Our range evolves constantly and is too broad to include in its entirety here so please get in touch for our latest list.
We can also provide you with hard-to-source back bar ingredients for cocktails and mixology.
BEEROur warehouse is home to an extensive range of beers and
light beers from all over the world.
Please get in touch for availability, whatever style you are after.
SOFT DRINKS & WATERWe have a large choice of soft drinks, including hard-to-find
sodas and mixers, and artesian waters.
For our full provisioning list and order form, please get in touch
provisioning@vsfgroup.com
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SERVICES
We believe that wine is much more than just a drink and as such we offer a range of services to enhance your guests’ enjoyment. Whether we can help with building a creative wine list or by arranging a bespoke trip to a top end winery, our wine team is on hand to assist you, your crew and your guests.
• Cellar Planning Evaluation and assessment for new builds Consultation for shore based cellars
• Wine Tastings & Events for Guests Tutored tastings on board Wine dinners Vineyard and winery visits
• Wine Training for Crew WSET courses either on board or in training centres Bespoke wine education and training sessions on board, including food and wine pairing
• Cocktail Training for Crew On board cocktail training
• Wine List Consultation
• Wine Advice Information on grape varieties, regions and vintages Storage Serving guidelines – temperature and glassware
• Wine tasting notes, information and food recommendations
WINE COURSES
VSF offers a range of professional courses as well as tailor-made training sessions to suit your needs.
WSET COURSESVSF is a longstanding Approved Programme Provider for the WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) courses, Levels 1-3.
The WSET is a globally recognised examination body, meaning that any candidate who passes one of the exams will receive an official certificate vand qualification – a great addition to any yachting or hospitality CV.Please contact us at info@vsfgroup.comfor further information and details of forthcoming dates.
Whatever your question, please contact a member of our team
info@vsfgroup.com
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Our fleet of vans is on hand to deliver free of charge to ports throughout the Côte d’Azur from St Tropez to Imperia (subject to a minimum order).
For van deliveries further afield, please call for a quote:
+33 (0)4 22 10 67 70
Our Riviera office lines are open 8am – 10 pm,
7 days a week from May until October
and Monday to Friday throughout the winter months.
For deliveries from Viareggio and Palma
please call the relevant office for stock, availabilities, sourcing and delivery.
WORLDWIDEWe can safely and securely send your wine order
to almost anywhere in the world, wherever your yacht is moored.
Our network of freight forwarders and airfreight agents
ensures swift and reliable delivery directly
from our warehouse. Please call or e-mail
for an estimate on time and costs.
TERMS & CONDITIONSPlease enjoy alcohol in moderation.
All wines and vintages are subject to availability.
E&OE.
All prices in this list are in Euros before tax.
This list replaces all previous and is valid from 1st April 2018 until 30th November 2018.
Other wines will become available throughout the season, and some featured in this list are are or in very limited supply and may run out.
Please call us for advice about current stocks at any time.
All goods remain the property of VSF until paid for in full. We cannot accept returns once products have been signed for and taken on board.
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DELIVERY TAX-FREE DELIVERIES IN FRANCE
If your yacht and charter fulfils specific conditions, you may be eligible for a tax-free wine and/or provisions order which VSF is happy and able to fulfil.
The following conditions must all be met
THE YACHT IS COMMERCIALLY REGISTERED
THE YACHT HAS A PERMANENT CREW
THE YACHT IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES ONLY
THE YACHT IS AT LEAST 15M LONG
THE YACHT MUST EXIT FRENCH WATERS FOR AT LEAST 70% OF TRIPS PER YEAR
NOT MORE THAN 50% OF CHARTERS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR CAN BE STATIC
THE GOODS PURCHASED CANNOT BE FOR A STATIC CHARTER
THE AMOUNT PURCHASED IS IN KEEPING WITH THE DURATION OF THE CHARTER AND ITS NUMBER OF GUESTS
You will need to provide copies of the following in advance of any delivery
CERTIFICATE OF COMMERCIAL REGISTRATION
THE SPECIFIC CHARTER AGREEMENT
CREW LIST
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
The Customs Agents fees for processing a tax free delivery are at least €199. Therefore tax-free delivery is only worthwhile when the tax on an order exceeds €199 – usually a minimum of €1,020 for a wine and spirits order or
€3,620 for soft drinks.
Please note that due to Customs constraints we need at least 48 hours’ notice to carry out a tax free delivery. We will also need to be informed at the time of placing an order whether a tax-free delivery is required.
Tax-free delivery cannot be arranged after the goods have been delivered.
Deliveries can only be made during Customs hours and following receipt of their approval. Due to Customs office hours this means deliveries can only be made 09.00 – 12.00 or 14.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday.
No return of goods can be accepted once the delivery has cleared Customs.
Goods delivered tax free cannot legally be taken off board without going through an import procedure, involving paying significant customs charges as well as VAT.
Customs reserve the right to board the vessel at the time of delivery and subsequently. There are potentially serious consequences for false declarations.
Please note that the invoice must be issued in the name of the company as it appears on the certificate of commercial registration.
PAYMENTWe accept cash, credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) and wire transfers.
Please let us know how you wish to pay when ordering. Unless previously agreed, payment is due in full on delivery.
VSF GROUPVillage d’Entreprises, 230 Route des Dolines, 06560 Valbonne Sophia Antipolis, France
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