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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 Blend
Rich Whites
France
2021
750 ml
13-13.5%£19.50
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Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
A new find from a stylish property in the Rhone Valley. This is a deliciously grapey, muscatty, warming pud wine. Perfect for having around at Christmas, but personally,I’d have a bottle permanently in the fridge all year round.
Other Single Varietal WhiteDessert Wines/PortFrance2016750 ml14%+£19.50
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One day I will be an icon – by Jeff Carrel
A Gold-Medal winner from Jeff Carrel. This is Jeff’s best go at a Syrah and I’m sure it will be recognised as the iconic wine he hopes it to be one day. It is rich and chocolatey with deep but not agressive tannins,
Shiraz/SyrahRich & Fruity RedsFrance2020750 ml14%+£19.50
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Château d’Or et de Gueules ‘Qu’es a Quo’ Carignan
One of Diane’s 100% varietal wines showcasing the best of the local varieties. Made from 100% Carignan grapes from very old vines and aged in barrels for eight months. It’s difficult to find new words for a new wine from Diane as they are all just soooo good! This is no exception; rich with fruit and depth of colour with elegant balance. Drink now to 2029.
Other Single Varietal RedBig & Robust RedsFrance2019750 ml13-13.5%£19.95
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Château d’Or et de Gueules ‘Castel Nou’ Grenache
One of Diane’s 100% varietal wines showcasing the best of the local varieties. Made from 100% Grenache grapes from very old vines and aged in barrels for eight months. It’s difficult to find new words for a new wine from Diane as they are all just so good! This is no exception; rich with fruit and depth of colour, and a house-style 14.5% completes its elegant balance. Drink now to 2028.
Other Single Varietal RedBig & Robust RedsFrance2019750 ml14%+£19.95
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Domaine de la Pigeade Vacqueyras Red
The southern Rhone allows the best of its different terroirs their own Appellations such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas …..and Vacqueyras. This red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre has spent nine months in oak barrels and is a powerful example of the best of the area. Rich, silky and complex red wine with good tannins. Great with a rich foods.
Red BlendsBig & Robust RedsFrance2015750 ml14%+£19.95
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Lucien Lardy Moulin-à-Vent Les Thorins 2021
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.
Lucien is Laura’s dad. Quality runs in the family! His Moulin-à-Vent differs from the other Crus in this range in that it is a bit deeper, richer, more structured and has a more Burgundian feel about it. More cherries and red fruit than parma violets. Certainly one to go with the Sunday Roast or Christmas Dinner.
GamayRich & Fruity RedsFrance2021750 ml13-13.5%£20.00
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Abbotts & Delaunay “Cumulo Nimbus” Minervois
A blend of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache 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%+£22.50
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Laura Lardy Fleurie Les Côtes -sorry OOS, but try Laura’s dad’s Moulin-a-Vent.
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.
Fleurie (along with Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon) are my favourite villages in Beaujolais and to repeat an often-told tale; I tasted over 120 different Fleurie producers at the Paris Wine Trade Fair and Laura’s was my stand-out by a long way.
Jean-Michel Dupré’s Morgon at £17 a bottle represents my best memory of what a top Crus Beaujolais should taste like. Then along comes Laura’s Fleurie which is like a turbo-charged version. So full of fruit and powerful “parma violet” flavours and with a structure which comes from eight months aging in large wooden casks before bottling. I can’t think of a finer example of Cru Beaujolais which can be drunk now and which will also age beautifully for a few more years yet.
Drink this with a wide variety of foods; rich fish dishes, meats, cheeses. Maybe just avoid anything too spicey.
Fleurie (along with Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon) are my favourite villages in Beaujolais and to repeat an often-told tale; I tasted over 120 different Fleurie producers at the Paris Wine Trade Fair and Laura’s was my stand-out by a long way.
GamayRich & Fruity RedsFrance2021750 ml11%-12.5%
Organic
£24.00
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Gift Bottle of Smart Red Wine
A single bottle of one of our favourite reds of the moment. Packaged and delivered to your door…or to someone else’s door!
Price includes P&P
Red BlendsRich & Fruity RedsFrance750 ml14%+£25.00
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Château d’Or et de Gueules ‘Bolida’ Mourvèdre
One of Diane’s 100% varietal wines showcasing the best of the region’s local varieties.
Previous vintages constantly written up including Decanter Magazine who gave it four stars: “This mainly Mourvèdre wine is on rocking good form.” 100% Mourvedre from 80 year old vines. This has a beautifully spicy nose with a scent of violets and a palate so rich you would almost think this it was a sweet wine! Decant and drink now or cellar for 10 years! Roast Beef never found a better partner!
Other Single Varietal RedBig & Robust RedsFrance2018750 ml14%+£27.00
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Champagne Marc Chauvet Brut Tradition
Really! Honestly! Go no farther than Marc Chauvet for your Champagne. If you don’t want to spend £29.50, then try Blanquette de Limoux, but please don’t resort to cheap Champagne!
To my mind Clotilde’s latest cuvee is her best yet! Soft, full, biscuity and long-lasting (in the palate, that is – I suspect the bottle will be polished off very quickly!)
o 1/3 each Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
o 2/3 2015 vintage, 1/3 reserve wine
o Dosage 12gms
o Disgorged in after 3 years sur lattesPrevious years’ accolades;
Top 12 Fizzes for Christmas 2012 Daily Telegraph -“”Warm in style, nicely biscuity, with personality but one that will please a variety of tastes. Very box office.”
A previous cuvee was also in Oz Clarke’s 250 Best Wines of 2011: “a fascinating wine,” and recommended by Victoria Moore in The Daily Telegraph November 2010: “delicious.”
and recommended in The Guardian May 2010: “impressive.”
Mixed BlendSparklingFrance750 ml11%-12.5%£29.50
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