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Château d’Or et de Gueules “Mon fut c’est du poulet?”
100% Syrah, more Crozes hermitage than Chateauneuf du Pape.
Diane’s husband, Matthieu, demonstrates both his fine winemaking skills as well as his sense of humour with this wine. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin;
Matthieu devised a special cuvee, just one barrel, to mark the birth of his baby five years ago. Whist he was away on business one day, Diane unwittingly blended the barrel together with others destined to be the Trassegum Red final blend.
“Your’e kidding me?!!” said Matthieu on learning his barrel was gone. Translated from “Mon cul, c’est du poulet?” in French. In order not to offend sensitivities he replaced the vulgar “cul” (arse) with “fut” (barrel), and so the fith vintage of this birthday wine is Matthieu’s finest so far in his opinion. Lovely sort, round, fleshy Syrah with easy oak undertones.
Shiraz/Syrah
Big & Robust Reds
France
2020
750 ml
13-13.5%£16.00
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Comme a Cayenne St Chinian
For yet another taste of regional Languedoc-Roussillon here’s yet another excellent example from Jeff Carrel and his mate Sebastien Calduch. A grand blend on Carignan, Syrah , Grenache and Lledoner Pelut (?!) Rich, spicy and oozing character.
Red BlendsBig & Robust RedsFrance202114%+£16.00
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Château d’Or et de Gueules “Le Fût entre 2 Chaises” ORANGE WINE
Following the runaway success of Mathieu’s Syrah, they have introduced a pink and now also an “Orange”. 100% Rolle grapes (aka Vermentino) fermented with the skins as you would a red wine, but no colour extraction, well, a bit – orange.
Other Single Varietal WhiteDry & Soft WhitesFrance2022750 ml13-13.5%
Vegan
Organic
£17.00
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Jean Michel Dupré Beaujolais Villages Blanc La Ronze Blanche 2022
A hugely exciting new range of Cru Beaujolais specially brought in to give us all a vinous Christmas treat, but don’t wait for Christmas.
There’s a nice straw colour and a lemony nose, maybe a hint of caramel and citrus fruits. The palate is lean and minerally which to me is more reminiscent of a steely Chablis than a fat Macon so it goes really well with fruits de mer, fish dishes or just on its own as an apéro!
One third of the blend was aged in barrels for four months. So it’s not oaky, just rounded-out.
ChardonnayFlinty and ComplexFrance2022750 ml11%-12.5%£17.00
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Abbotts & Delaunay “Alto Stratus” Carignan
A “simple” Vin de France by designation, but there’s nothing simple about this rich and complex Carignan.
Other Single Varietal RedBig & Robust RedsFrance2015750 ml13-13.5%£17.50
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La Villa des Nymphes Beaumes de Venise Red “Dryade”
Beaumes de Venise Red – next door to, and with all the attributes of a top, Chateauneuf du Pape, all except the price tag, that is!
Red BlendsBig & Robust RedsFrance2020750 ml14%+£17.50
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DSM – Vin d’Altitude Cotes du Roussillon Villages
For yet another taste of regional Languedoc-Roussillon here’s yet another excellent example from Jeff Carrel and his mate Sebastien Calduch. A grand blend on Carignan, Syrah , Grenache and Lledoner Pelut (?!) Rich, spicy and oozing character.
Red BlendsBig & Robust RedsFrance201714%+£17.50
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Rivesaltes Ambre, Reserve Personnelle by Jeff Carrel 50cls bottle
Only 1300 bottles produced. Barrel-aged, nutty blend of Maccabeu / Grenache Blanc / Grenache Gris. Desert wine. Difficult to describe, so here’s what the maker, Jeff, said himself;
“Nuance, aroma & taste? I you want to know, you had better taste it for yourself!”
Aging potential: Infinite! Keep bottle upright, do not lie it down!
White BlendsDessert Wines/PortFrance50 cl18£18.00
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Jean Michel Dupré Morgon Grand Cras 2022
A hugely exciting new range of Cru Beaujolais specially brought in to give us all a vinous Christmas treat, but don’t wait for Christmas.
Jean-Michel’s own notes suggest hints of Kirsch, licorice and spices and he recommends Lapin aux Pruneaux as a meal to accompany the wine. Just off to the butcher’s to get some rabbit!
The slight 12½ % alcohol belies the lovely deep, fleshy and peppery flavours. I get parma violets if you remember those? Smooth tannins and a nice grip.
GamayFrance2022750 ml11%-12.5%£18.00
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Domaine des Nymphes Vin Doux Naturel (VDN) Rasteau, Hors d’Age
A new find from a stylish property in the Rhone Valley. Full tasting notes to follow…..
White BlendsDessert Wines/PortFrance50 cl14%+£18.50
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Laura Lardy Beaujolais Villages Red “Gourde a Gamay”
A hugely exciting new range of Cru Beaujolais specially brought in to give us all a vinous Christmas treat, but don’t wait for Christmas.
Unsurprisingly, considering Laura’s Fleurie, her “simple” Beaujolais Villages is a cut above the rest. If you remember the good old days of Beaujolais Nouveau when we looked forward to the 14th November and that deliciously grapey, Ribena-coloured youthful wine hit the shelves, then this is like that but soooo much better and with an extra dimension of structure to make it a joy to drink on its own but also with the meal.
GamayLight & FruityFrance2022750 ml13-13.5%£19.00
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Ventoux White “Le Secret” 2021
A new find from a stylish property in the Rhone Valley. Full tasing notes to follow…..
Mixed BlendRich WhitesFrance2021750 ml13-13.5%£19.50
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