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Domaine Laffitte Gros Manseng/Petit Manseng Dessert Wine
Really lovely spicey pudding wine from Gascony. Gros & Petit Manseng blend. However, I could probably sip my way through it on a hat summer’s day all on its own.
White BlendsDessert Wines/PortFrance2021750 ml11%-12.5%£12.50
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Domaine Laffitte Sauvignon Blanc Gros Manseng
New 2023 vintage of our best-selling white. After last year’s disappointing vintage, which we didn’t ship, the 2023 is right back on the money. So, after a year’s absence we welcome back a long-lost friend!
An exciting, new take on Sauvignon Blanc from Gascony; blended with a bit of spicy, slightly sweet Gros Manseng and the result is very, very more-ish, thirst quenching and maybe a bit too easy to drink. Great for all occasions.
Sauvignon BlancUnoaked WhitesFrance2023750 ml11%-12.5%£12.50
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Domaine Laffitte Cuvee Prestige Chardonnay
New wine just produced by the Freres Laffitte – this very smart, tropical-fruity Chardonnay which reminds me of a Chilean unoaked Chardonnay from the Casablanca Valley.
ChardonnayUnoaked WhitesFrance2023750 ml11%-12.5%£12.50
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Dans l’Air du Temps Chardonnay by Jeff Carrel
One of Jeff’s self-proclaimed top five wines (of his own). Soft, rich, buttery Chardonnay but just a hint of oak, most comforting.
ChardonnayDry & Soft WhitesFrance2020750 ml13-13.5%£12.75
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Dans l’Air du Temps Pinot Noir by Jeff Carrel
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50 Great Red Wines of the World: 93/100
“The nose sends aromas of black fruits, sweet spices and torrefaction” according to Jeff…and I’m getting some serious “chocolate”.
The palate is round and fresh with a smokey and fruity finish.
Good with fish, but even better with poultry, veal and scrambled eggs…Pinot NoirLight & FruityFrance2021750 ml13-13.5%£12.75
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Abbotts & Delaunay Minervois
A blend of Carignan and Syrah which really showcases one of the Languedoc’s fine range of regional appellations. 40% of the handpicked grapes are aged in oak following fermentation. The result is a fat, structured red but it’s not “in your face” it’s really very nicely balanced.
Red BlendsBig & Robust RedsFrance2017750 ml14%+£13.50
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Villa des Anges Reserve Red
One of those wines which make you stop in your wine-tasting tracks. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot (roughly a third of each) has been aged for 14 months in tanks with oak staves (!) before bottling. It’s enough to make you wonder whether or not you want to buy expensive claret again!
Jeff says; “La bouche est élancée, tendue par une fine acidité inflexible, mais enrobée par une matière ronde, veloutée, charmeuse. L’aromatique mêle la crème de mûre aux épices grillées et la vanille.” and who am I to argue?
Mixed BlendSoft & Smooth RedsFrance2020750 ml14%+£13.50
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Abbotts & Delaunay Cotes du Roussillon
A blend of Syrah and Grenache with a slug of “whole bunch” Carignan which once again showcases one of the Languedoc’s fine range of regional appellations. 40% of the handpicked grapes are aged in oak following fermentation. The result is a fat, structured red but it’s not “in your face” it’s really very nicely balanced.
Red BlendsBig & Robust RedsFrance2019750 ml14%+£13.50
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Chateau d’Or et de Gueules ‘Les Cimels’ Rose Organic
The new 2022 vintage is just in and just as good as ever. Worth the wait, I’d say….A blend of Cinsault and Mourvedre this is as close to a classic Provence Rose as you can get without actually coming from Provence. Well, the estate is just over the border.
Organic, vegan, rich, full, soft, fresh…..
. Fermented straight from the press, no extra skin contact!
Previous vintages all won accolades;Best Roses 2016 – Sunday Express.
“With a pale salmon pink colour this attractive rose is bright and zippy but also has some warm, savoury spiciness. There’s a lively twist to it and it would make a fine partner for food.” Sunday Express
“Irresistible. Pink Summer classic.” – SundayTimes
Recommended previously also in The Sunday Times as a “party wine that won’t give you a headache.” They can’t all be wrong, can they’ The colour is so lovely I could happily just look at it let alone drink it. Forget the old, sweet unfashionable rosés of the past; this is a dry, refreshing blend of predominantly Grenache, with Syrah and Mourvèdre which has no oak aging. Deliciously thirst-quenching, strawberry fruit flavours. You will not want to put it down.Light & FruityFrance2022750 ml11%-12.5%VeganOrganic£14.50
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Chateau Lamothe-Vincent Heritage White
Gold medals at Lyon and Los Angeles (also Best in Class)
Now we have the full range of Lamothe-Vincent’s great Bordeaux wines. This is an unusual blend of sauvignon Gris and Sauvignon Blanc which has been aged in barrels for a brief time and the resultant wine is full and rich but not obviously oaky. Lovely food wine, but also great on its own. This new 2021 vintage is just fantastic!
Sauvignon BlancOakey WhitesFrance2021750 ml11%-12.5%VeganOrganic£14.50
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Chateau d’Or et de Gueules ‘Les Cimels’ Red Organic
Super new 2021 vintage which is certified organic and vegan. It is a wonderfully consistent wine which also manages to take on the character of the vintage vagaries. Consistently a best selller, consistently recommended in the Press. So, here you have an even deeper colour than usual, and enough body to make it a real laster!
….and if you like your reds with “minerality”, go no further!
Red BlendsUnoaked RedsFrance2021750 ml13-13.5%£14.50
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Morillon Blanc by Jeff Carrel
A trusted old friend….rich, fat, with just a hint of oak….I put this in the category of White Burgundy look-alikes. Not the lean Chablis style, but the richer Macon end of Burgundy. Grapes with a touch of botrytis (noble rot) make this a soft, satisfying white.
ChardonnayRich WhitesFrance2022750 ml14%+£14.50
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