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BEAUTIFUL WINES FOR SUMMER 2020

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While we cannot invite you to a summer wine tasting this year, we can offer this selection

of wonderful wines to enjoy over the months ahead. These are new shipments and

discoveries, perfect for drinking throughout the warmer months and into the rest of the

year.

The following are offered £ per case (as indicated) duty paid and inclusive of VAT, for

immediate delivery.

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Light, Summery Whites from £8.80–£12.70 2

Vivacious, Expressive Whites from £12.75–£14.20 4

Elegant, Intense Whites from £16.60–£35.50 6

Vibrant, Fruity Reds from £8.25–£11.00 8

Refreshing, Pure Reds from £11.45–£18.20 10

Rich, Meaty Reds from £12.00–£16.50 12

Fine, Complex Reds from £20.00–£51.50 14

Thirst-Quenching Rosés from £10.65–£15.35 16

Lively Sparkling Wines from £17.35–£31.65 17

Sumptuous Sweet Wines from £12.35–£35.00 18

Ways to OrderPlease contact one of our offices (details on page 19) or visit www.hhandc.co.uk

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BEAUTIFUL WINES FOR SUMMER 2020

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La Fruitière Vignes Blanches 12b 110.40 9.20

Val de Loire IGP, Famille Lieubeau 2019

“Unoaked blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% of the Muscadet grape Melon de

Bourgogne and 20% Sauvignon Blanc grown on granite and gneiss in Muscadet

country and picked at night. Well-integrated ingredients make a most attractive

whole with a bit more body than the simplest Muscadets. Crisp and fresh – a

taste of spring? Great aperitif or accompaniment to shellfish. Clean as a whistle.

Good Value, 16/20 (12%).”

- Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com, 1st May 2020

Viognier 12b 114.00 9.50

IGP Pays d’Oc, Domaine Gayda 2019

Domaine Gayda’s location high in the hills on the western edge of the

Languedoc gives a style of Viognier that is tighter in style than one might expect

from this sun-drenched sector of southern France. This is an attractive, pure,

peach-scented wine. Palate is light, dry and linear. Whilst there is richness,

acidity is lively and the finish vivacious (13%).

Vinho Verde Escolha 12b 105.60 8.80

Adega de Monção 2019

Very pale lemon-green colour, aromas of this Vinho Verde are clean and pure, recalling

freshly squeezed limes. Palate is crisp, lively and fragrant - very light bodied and

energetic. This is a gloriously fresh white wine, with pithy acidity and a long, zippy finish

(12%).

Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 12b 112.80 9.40

Domaine de la Chauvinière 2019

This bright, zesty Muscadet has wonderful richness and vibrancy. Very pale colour,

aromas are open and pure, with notes of fresh lemons and delicate mineral smokiness.

Palate is racy, with good fruit intensity and a lovely fine texture. The finish is crisp and

saline (12%).

Bright, unoaked whites to drink with or without food: £8.80 - £12.70

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Racine Picpoul de Pinet 12b 123.00 10.25

Bruno Lafon & François Chamboissier 2019

Here is a bright, vivacious Languedoc white with zippy fruitiness, lithe body

and creamy texture.

“A refreshing white with a lick of salinity that makes it a perfect aperitif (13%).”

– Victoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph, 2nd May 2020

Anjou Blanc 12b 129.00 10.75

Domaine Alexandre Cady 2019

100% Chenin Blanc vines, organically grown, produce this racy, dry Loire

white. The colour is pale lemon-gold, with scented aromas of apples, lemons

and honey. This is a tight, linear mouthful, the finish being bright and lip-licking

(13% - organic).

Château La Freynelle 12b 127.80 10.65

Bordeaux Blanc 2019

A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 10% Muscadelle, Chateau La

Freynelle lies in the village of Daignac, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers. This has

intensely perfumed, ripe, open aromas. A very attractive wine, with lovely fruit and a

lively finish (13%).

Grüner Veltliner Lössterrassen 12b 152.40 12.70

Weingut Stadt Krems, Kremstal 2019

With over 550 years of history, Weingut Stadt Krems is one of the oldest wine-producers

in Austria, yet their approach is innovative, the results being wines that are clear

expressions of the region`s indigenous grapes. This 2019 is a brilliant, pale lemon-green,

with aromas of ripe citrus fruits and delicate white peach. It is a clean, stony wine, with

ample richness and a long, dry finish (12%).

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Kumeu Village Hand Harvested Chardonnay 12b 153.00 12.75

Kumeu River, New Zealand 2018

A great entry level Chardonnay from the prestigious Kumeu River Estate, this is

a blend of fruit from Kumeu and Hawkes Bay. 80% of the fermentation was in

barrel, not new, the remainder being in tank, resulting in a wine that combines

attractive, ripe lemony aromas with delicate, flinty spice. Light in body, this is a

wine of lovely finesse and balance (13.5%).

Chardonnay Caliz 12b 160.20 13.35

Kellerei Kurtatsch, Alto Adige 2018

This beautiful Chardonnay is full of flavour yet has a vibrant freshness that

enlivens the palate, thanks to the 300-400m altitude at which these vines

grow. Pale lemon, nose is very fine and pure. Palate is a bright, precise, citrusy

mouthful - we particularly encourage lovers of good Chablis or Mâcon not to

miss this (13.5%).

Pinot Bianco 12b 156.00 13.00


This 2019 Pinot Bianco has all the freshness and purity one could wish for in a

white wine. Aromas are lively, recalling fresh pear and lime. The palate is light

and fragrant, with a silky texture and a crisp finish (13.5%).

Vivacious, Expressive Whites

Pure, perfumed whites from New Zealand, Italy and France - £12.75 - £14.20

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Quincy Villalin 12b 162.60 13.55

Domaine Jacques Rouzé 2019

This wine comes from the pebbly Villalin vineyard, on the right bank of the

River Cher. The stony, riverside location gives a wine of great minerality to

complement vivid fruit. With intense greengage and gooseberry aromas, there

is piercing Sauvignon freshness in the mouth, with wonderful clarity of flavour,

full body and a fine texture. The finish is concentrated and crisp (13%).


Petit Chablis 12b 170.40 14.20

Domaine Daniel Dampt 2018

The first vintage we have shipped of Dampt`s Petit Chablis, this 2018 is a

beautiful, lemon-scented wine, with the underlying mineral freshness we so

love about Chardonnay from this part of the world. Light bodied, unoaked,

pure, this is a precise wine with a fine-textured finish – great value (12.5%).

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Sancerre Terre de Maimbray 12b 215.40 17.95

Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy 2019

Pascal Reverdy produces an ultra-precise, concentrated Sancerre. The same

strata of Kimmeridgean chalk that gives Chablis its classic zip surfaces in the

Reverdy`s village, Maimbray. This 2019 is very pale gold, aromas being taut,

with notes of honeysuckle - very fresh. The palate is intensely flavoured and

expressive, with chalky minerality and a beautiful, fine texture. The finish is

long and complete (13%).

Montlouis Sec Rémus 6b 128.40 21.40

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups 2018

100% Chenin Blanc, “Rémus” is the result of the first harvesting sweep of the

12-hectare Clos du Mosny vineyard, where vines average 50-80 years in age.

The colour of this 2018 is a brilliant lemon-green, with pure apple aromas,

and gentle hints of fresh hazelnuts bringing complexity. Intensely flavoured

and linear on the palate, the texture is satiny, with breath-taking freshness to

finish. A fabulous wine, to treat as one would a fine white burgundy (12.5% –

organic).

Pouilly-Fuissé 12b 285.00 23.75

Domaine Dominique Cornin 2017

The Cornin Pouilly-Fuissé is predominantly fermented in tank, to give a wine of purity

and elegance. It has a lovely aroma, being both peachy and lemony. The class of the

wonderful 2017 vintage shines through on the palate, this having beautiful concentration

of flavour and depth. It is a rich wine, with fine texture and a lifted finish (13% - organic).

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Pouilly-Fumé 12b 199.20 16.60

Domaine Serge Dagueneau et Filles 2019

This Domaine has been in the capable hands of Valérie Dagueneau for many years,

where she excels in producing elegant wines from the family`s 18-hectare estate. This

2019 has a pale lemon-green colour, the nose being finely woven and fragrant, with notes

of elderflower. Palate is full bodied and broad; flavours are intense, texture is luscious, the

finish vivacious (13%).

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Château Picque Caillou Blanc 6b 145.50 24.25

Pessac-Léognan 2018

Paulin Calvet has produced a splendid 2018 white Bordeaux that is vivacious

and racy. A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon, this aged for

7 months in oak barrels of which 30% were new, with 40% having contained

a wine for one year, and 30% having held two harvests. This precise barrel-

ageing policy allowed for the beneficial effects of oak ageing, without risking

the wine’s piercingly fresh fruitiness being muted. The wine is pale, green-gold,

with very clean, Sauvignon aromas of great purity. The palate shows explosive

fruit from the start, the middle being rich without heaviness, the finish balanced,

supple and refreshing (for drinking 2020-2023+) – 12.5%.

Amos Alto Adige Bianco 6b 135.00 22.50


Amos comes from Kurtatsch’s most exposed, hilly vineyards, at 600-900 metres

above sea level. An intricate blend of 40% Pinot Bianco, 20% Chardonnay,

15% Pinot Grigio, 15% Kerner and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, it shows Alto Adige’s

high-altitude winemaking at its best: power, fragrance and elegance at once.

Pale lemon colour, aromas are beautifully concentrated, recalling fresh white

peach and rose petals. Palate is full and fleshy, with rich middle fruit held

in place by precise structure. The finish is long flavoured and full of finesse

(13.5%).

Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien 12b 426.00 35.50

Domaine Françoise et Denis Clair 2017

This is one of Saint-Aubin’s top Premier Cru sites, lying close to the Montrachet

hillside. It is thanks to the plantation of these sites by growers such as the Clair

family, that Saint-Aubin has progressed so much in recent years. One very old

vine-block, aged 80 years, has other parcels beside it, aged 20 and 35 years.

All benefit from excellent exposure to the sun, gentle breezes and free draining

soils. Green-golden in colour, this 2017 has superbly fresh aromas and a richly

complex, magnificent palate. It is crisply intense - the flavours finish with

incredible energy (for drinking 2020-2025+) – 13%.

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Château Paret 12b 112.80 9.40

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2016

“80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Close to the border with St-Émilion.

Unoaked. Straightforward crimson. Very little visible sign of evolution. Very

frank, zesty unadorned Bordeaux fruit with very racy, agreeable sandy tannins

on the finish. An honest country claret. Looking at the bottle, your guests could

easily confuse this with a wine costing five times as much, NB. Very Good

Value, 16/20 (14%).”

- Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 1st May 2020

Côtes du Rhône 12b 120.60 10.05

Domaine de Verquière 2018

A blend of 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah, this vibrant, organic Côtes du

Rhône was made in concrete tank to capture all of its vital, cherry-scented

fruitiness. Mid ruby colour, aromas are brightly perfumed, the palate having

ample depth of juicy, red berry flavours. This comes highly recommended as a

kitchen and dining room staple (14% - organic).

Domaine de Gournier Rouge 12b 99.00 8.25

Cévennes 2019

The Cévennes is a mountainous region on the eastern edge of the Massif Central. The

vineyards here benefit from both Mediterranean sunshine and mountain freshness. A

blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, this has a deep ruby

colour, aromas being perfumed and pure, recalling cassis and ripe plums. This is a

medium bodied, well-concentrated wine that is full of fruit and charm, with just the right

balance of fresh tannins to keep the finish lively (13.5%).

Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes 12b 126.60 10.55

Domaine Boulon 2018

This is bright purple, with open, charming, freshly picked red cherry aromas. A spritely

mouthful, the fruit is ripe and pure, with the perfect amount of grip to bring balance. An

uncomplicated wine to simply pour, drink and enjoy (12.5%).

Vibrant, Fruity Reds

Charming, simple, good-value reds: £8.25 - £11.00

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En Passant 12b 127.20 10.60

IGP Pays d`Oc, Domaine Gayda 2019

The vines for this bouncy, southern French red grow at the excellent Domaine

Gayda, just north of Limoux. A blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Cinsault, colour is

deep ruby-purple, aromas being focused, recalling black cherries and bramble

berries. Palate is full bodied, pure and fleshy, with supple texture and a lively

finish (13.5%).

Anjou Rouge 12b 129.00 10.75


Here is a satisfying Loire red designed for the summer. Made from 100%

Cabernet Franc, this has bright aromas recalling freshly picked, ripe red fruits.

This is a juicy, supple wine, which could be enjoyed gently chilled (13% -

organic).

Racine Pinot Noir 12b 130.20 10.85

IGP Pays d`Oc, Lafon & Chamboissier 2019

This crunchy, pure, scented Pinot Noir ticks all the boxes. Pale ruby colour,

aromas are ripe and attractive, the palate being light bodied and perfumed. This

is a red wine that bursts with energy, with a lovely fresh bite of tannins to finish

(13.5%).

La Petite Muraille, Le Champ des Murailles 12b 132.00 11.00

Corbières Rouge 2018

Mid ruby-purple colour, aromas of this youthful Grenache (70%) - Carignan (30%) blend

from the Corbières are intense and perfumed, recalling floral bramble fruit. Palate is full

bodied, with a juicy fruit core and a hint of orange peel spice. The finish is fresh and

satisfying (14%).

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Saumur-Champigny 12b 137.40 11.45

Domaine des Sanzay 2018

“Saumur-Champigny is one of the most important red wine regions in the Loire

Valley. I adore the simplicity and beauty of the label on this elite Cabernet

Franc and it is staggeringly serious value for money. Deep, earthy, calm and

packed with damson and blackberry notes, this wine is organically grown and

stunningly well-made (14% - organic).”

- Matthew Jukes in The Daily Mail, 1st Jan 2020

Dolcetto d`Alba Vilot 12b 165.60 13.80

Cà Viola 2019

From family owned vineyards in the village of Montelupo Albese, just east of

Serralunga d`Alba, this is a charming, pure Dolcetto style. Mid ruby-purple,

aromas recall ripe black cherries, blackberries and cherry blossom. Palate is

medium bodied, juicy and rounded, with wonderful richness of flavour and

fresh length (13.5%).

Schiava Sonntaler 12b 166.80 13.90


Indigenous to the Alto Adige, this Schiava comes from the oldest Kurtatsch

vineyards, growing between 300 and 400 metres above sea-level. These old

vines produce naturally low yields of high-quality grapes. The 2018 is the

prettiest of colours: a very pale, bright, glinting ruby. The aromas are floral

and enticing, with rich hints of caramelised cherries, vanilla pod and orange

peel. This is a charming, lively, light bodied wine, with a stony purity and a

beguiling, creamy texture (12.5%).

Refreshing, Pure Reds

Reds that combine ripe, focused fruit with brisk acidity: £11.45 - £18.20

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Blauburgunder 12b 174.00 14.50


Pinot Noir comes under two names in the Alto Adige, Blauburgunder and

Pinot Nero, this being an expression that is transparent both of the grape and

its mountainous origins. Very pale ruby, aromas are attractive: floral wild

strawberry, herbal spice. Palate has wonderful lightness of touch. This is a

vivacious wine, which combines ripe fruit with briskness – perfect to drink in

the garden with good quality salami or cheese (13%).

Sancerre Rouge Terre de Maimbray 12b 218.40 18.20

Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy 2018 24h 228.00 9.50

100% Pinot Noir, this Sancerre Rouge has gorgeous, natural, crunchy fruitiness.

Colour is mid ruby, aromas being openly fragrant: red cherry, violets. This is a

wine with intense red fruits on the palate, precision of structure, bounce and a

long, silkily-textured finish. Loire Valley Pinot at its purest (13%).

Crozes-Hermitage Primavera 12b 191.40 15.95

Domaine du Colombier 2018

Primavera comes from the Domaine’s youngest vines, being destemmed, fermented and

held in stainless steel tank, and then bottled the spring after harvest. The result is a Crozes

that showcases pure, youthful Syrah. Opaque purple in the glass, aromas are focused:

blackberries and black olives. Palate is full bodied, with open, black fruit flavours. This is

a pretty wine, with good depth and a refreshing finish (13.5%).

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Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 12b 144.00 12.00

Domaine de Verquière 2018

The legend of the Plan de Dieu (‘Plain of God’) goes back to the Middle Ages: it

was said that anyone who ventured into this area of thick scrubland, peopled by

bandits, would do well to put their trust in God. Vines now thrive in this sector

of the Côtes du Rhône, where clay soils are laced with pebbles. This 2018 is

a vital expression of Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%). Aromas are alluringly

concentrated: ripe raspberries and strawberries. Palate is full bodied, with

satisfying depth of fruit, velvety texture, richness being perfectly balanced by

freshness (14% - organic).

Chinon Rouge Les Chiens Chiens 12b 165.00 13.75

Domaine de la Noblaie 2018

Chiens Chiens is from a vineyard of the same name, with cool, clay soils. 100%

Cabernet Franc, it aged for 14 months in 500 litre oak barrels (10% new),

which has enhanced the wine’s beautiful, cassis and floral violet scent. Deep

ruby-purple colour, aromas are multi-layered and fragrant. This is a full, fleshy

mouthful, with supple tannins, the finish being lifted and satisfying (14% -

organic).

Cent Visages, Touraine Côt 12b 164.40 13.70

Jean-François Merieau 2018

Côt is the local name for Malbec, here coming from a parcel of vines averaging

50 years of age. The wine remained in concrete tanks for ageing, to give utmost

purity and elegance to this naturally rich style. Colour is deep purple, with

intensely perfumed notes of blackberries and violets. This is a splendid mouthful

with fullness, silky-smooth texture and an energetic finish (12.5%).

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Lagrein 12b 166.80 13.90


Lagrein produces dark, thick skinned grapes that give wines of deep colour

and bright, vital character. This 2019 is delicious, aromas being incredibly

pure, with notes of crunchy black cherries and blackcurrants. Palate is medium

bodied, with scented middle fruit and fine, fresh tannins bringing lift to the

finish (13%).

Clos Sainte Anne 12b 172.80 14.40

Côtes de Bordeaux 2015 6m 186.00 31.00

“From Marie and Sylvie Courselle, ‘vigneronnes épicuriennes’, daughters of

Francis Courselle of Ch Thieuley. This comes from a 6-ha property in Cadillac

and consists of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months,

two-thirds in French oak barrels and one-third in concrete. Dark crimson. Rich,

dried-fruits nose with lots of evolution and pleasure. Really ready to drink.

Layers and interest. Good Value, 16.5/20 (14%).”

- Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 1st May 2020

Bourgueil Prestige 12b 198.00 16.50

Domaine de la Lande 2015

The Bourgueil vineyards run along a limestone escarpment on the north bank

of the Loire. This ‘Prestige’ cuvée comes from vines planted mid-slope, where

deep clay combines with limestone, accounting for the power and depth

we regularly see in this wine. Deep ruby-purple, aromas are intense: floral

blackcurrants and spice. On the palate, this is full and densely packed, with the

intricate structure one expects from top quality Cabernet Franc. This is still in its

youth (we recommend decanting it), and will gain further savoury complexity

over another 10 years – the 1989 vintage is still drinking beautifully (13%).

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Rosso di Montalcino 6b 120.00 20.00

Il Colle 2017

Il Colle`s elegant expression of Sangiovese is a winner with this lovely 2017

vintage. Aged for 18 months in large, old oak botti, this has captivating, spiced

strawberry, incense and savoury, grilled meat aromas. The palate is an intense

mouthful, being finely textured and full of flavour. The finish is gloriously

harmonious, with a bite of fresh tannins to finish (14.5%).

Savigny-Lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes 12b 295.80 24.65

Domaine Seguin-Manuel 2016

The grapes from First Growth Les Lavières were assembled with others from the

family’s Savigny vineyard holdings to make this single old vines cuvée in 2016

(as frost played havoc with many plots). Colour is medium-deep purple-ruby,

with aromas being richly fruity and open, recalling roasted red cherries. This

has body, freshness and splendid fruit concentration. The finish is vibrant and

fine (for drinking 2020-2026) - 13%.

Château Picque Caillou 12b 302.40 25.20

Pessac-Léognan 2015 6m 321.00 53.50

A freshly shipped parcel of this outstanding 2015 Picque Caillou has just arrived

and is starting to hit its stride. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, with 5%

Petit Verdot, in colour, this is a beautiful, deep ruby, the nose being ripe, open

and perfumed. Palate is medium bodied, with magnificent, charmingly dense

fruitiness and lovely length. This has harmony, fine tannins and impressive

concentration. Classic Picque Caillou, for now and the future (for drinking

2020-2028+) – 14%.

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Château Lacoste-Borie 12b 366.00 30.50

Pauillac 2014 6m 375.00 62.50

This is the second wine of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste and one we could never

tire of; it is bright, lively and beautifully fresh. Still in its infancy, the aromas

are emerging from primary fruits to show a glimmer of the complexities and

spiciness to come. There is good volume in the mouth, with precise, pure black

fruits and a fine structure. The tannins are ripe, silky and in perfect balance (for

drinking 2020–2025) – 13.5%.

Barolo Sottocastello di Novello 6b 309.00 51.50

Cà Viola 2015 1m 126.00

The Nebbiolo grapes for this wine come from the steepest, top section of

the Sottocastello di Novello vineyard, where they experience a large diurnal

temperature range, creating a wine of great aromatic complexity. As is typical of

Barolo, colour is pale garnet, the nose being incredibly perfumed and rich, with

notes of spiced red cherries, dried rose-petals and orange peel. The palate is full

bodied and fleshy, with excellent intensity of flavour good structure. This is a

detailed wine of very fine texture, great power, and magnificent length. It can

be approached now but will develop further over the next 5+ years (14.5%).

Beaune 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes 12b 426.00 35.50

Domaine Seguin-Manuel 2014

An alluring pale ruby colour, this Beaune has a delicately scented, ripe, floral aroma

of great charm. The palate is vigorous and vibrant, with a silky finesse and bright fruit

character. Here is a wine to enjoy right away, or to keep, to allow complexities to

develop further (for drinking now-2025) – 13%.

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Thirst-Quenching Rosés

La Petite Muraille, Le Champ des Murailles 12b 127.80 10.65

Corbières Rosé 2019

A new listing with the delicious 2019 vintage, this rosé from the Corbières is

a blend of Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, Syrah and Carignan. Colour is very

pale pink, aromas being pure and floral. Palate is light and lively, combining

delicate, ripe strawberries with lemony freshness. The finish is bright, clean and

satisfying (12.5%).

Domaine Pique Roque Rosé 12b 132.00 11.00

Côtes de Provence 2019 3m 79.80 26.60

“I have written up and also bought this wine every vintage for well over a

decade and it is safe to say that this is the grandest and also the prettiest release

I have seen. Grandest because the fruit is so strict, well organised and mineral-

drenched and prettiest because the top notes are blushingly floral and demure.

This is a triumph for Pique Roque and I will be pouring this wine, again, this

year in my garden (12.5%).”

- Matthew Jukes in MoneyWeek, 2nd April 2020

Sancerre Rosé Terre de Maimbray 12b 184.20 15.35

Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy 2019

Pure Pinot Noir, this Reverdy Sancerre rosé is gorgeous with this 2019 vintage.

Incredibly pale in colour (thanks to minimal skin contact, the wine being made

by direct pressing of the red grapes), aromas are lifted and alluring, with notes

of wild strawberry, pink grapefruit and elderflower. The palate is super fine:

bone-dry, silkily-textured, with a concentrated core of pure, perfumed fruit. The

finish is long flavoured, clean and full of finesse (13%).

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Lively Sparkling Wines

Lunatico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Spumante 12b 208.20 17.35

Francesca Rizzi 2018

Certified organic, from vines located high in the hills of the Veneto, this is a

racy, elegant, fully-sparkling Prosecco, bursting with green apple, green melon

and fresh lime flavours. Light in body, texture is creamy and rounded, the finish

being bright, crisp and uplifting (11.5% - organic).

Gatinois Brut Tradition Champagne 12b 375.00 31.25

Grand Cru Aÿ NV

This Grand Cru, grower champagne is made in tiny quantities by Louis Cheval-

Gatinois, who is the 12th generation of the family to be making champagne in

the village of Aÿ . The family owns 7.5 hectares of vineyards, which are tended

as if they were a garden, using sustainable practices. Pinot Noir is at the heart of

the blend (80%), giving the champagne its powerful and structured backbone.

Chardonnay brings a counter-balance of acidity and liveliness. Colour is a

thrilling, mid-gold, with persistent bubbles. Aromas are intense and lifted,

flavours recalling brioche, hazelnuts and delicately perfumed red berries. Full

bodied, with marked structure, the finish is long lingering and refreshing (12%).

Henriet Bazin Blanc de Blancs Champagne 6b 189.90 31.65

Premier Cru NV

Henriet-Bazin’s vines are predominantly located in the Montagne de Reims,

this Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs being a single terroir Chardonnay from pure

chalk soils in the village of Villers-Marmery. A particularity of this House is

that their reserve wine (30% of the final blend) is held in a Solera, a practice

more commonly seen in the wineries of Jerez. The gradual, fractional blending

of vintages, dating back to 1968, contributes rich complexity. Pale lemon-gold

in the glass, with vivacious bubbles, aromas are lifted and fine: lemon pastry,

freshly baked bread. Palate is fine and linear. This has richness, good depth of

flavour and a fresh finish (12.5%).

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Sumptuous Sweet Wines

Château Cousteau 12b 148.20 12.35

Cadillac 2017

Here is a brilliant sweet wine from a 4-hectare estate in Cadillac, on the

opposite bank of the river from Sauternes. It offers tremendous value and

sensational quality. Bright lemon-gold in colour, the nose is full and open, with

spicy, rich, orange peel and peach aromas. The palate is sweet and intense,

being vibrantly fresh (14%).

Coteaux du Layon Saint Aubin Les Varennes 12b 221.40 18.45


The Cady family owns 2.5 hectares in the Varennes vineyard, which lies on the

hillside opposite the Domaine, above the River Layon. Soils combine schist and

quartz, the vines having been planted in 1976. This riverside location is perfect

for late harvest, sweet Chenin Blanc. Bright lemon-gold, aromas are enticing,

fruity and complex, recalling ripe pear, honeyed citrus peel and fresh mango.

Palate is medium bodied, deeply concentrated and beautifully mouth-coating,

lifted by classic, Coteaux du Layon freshness of acidity. The finish is sweet, long

and clean (12% - organic).

Château Sigalas Rabaud 12b 420.00 35.00

1er Cru Classé Sauternes 2005

The smallest 1st growth Sauternes estate, Sigalas Rabaud is 14 hectares of 85%

Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. We are delighted to have a limited parcel

of the 2005, now displaying splendid maturity, combined with classic freshness

and elegance. The colour is a brilliant pale gold, with bright, complex aromas

of honey, peach and apricot. Palate is supple, creamy and intense with a long

and lively finish (13.5%).

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