2019 Beaujolais Villages ‘Or Rouge’, Domaine Cheveau

Gamay

Domaine Michel Cheveau is a 14 hectare family estate run by Nicolas Cheveau, his brother Julien and wife Aurelie. The family cellars are on the outskirts of the village of Fuissé, being built only five years ago as a result of the family house getting too cramped.  The vineyards are worked by hand, by horse and by tractor, and without the use of any agrochemicals. Cheveau is one of the few vignerons who do not fertilize either, choosing to use sward management to stop soil erosion and keep a balance of nutrients in the soil. His vineyards can always be recognised for being meticulously looked after, but fizzing with life.

£17.99

2019 Macon Serrieres Rouge, Greffet

Gamay

The Macon Serrieres Rouge from Greffet is 100% Gamay (unusual for a Burgundy apellation), has plenty of bright red fruits, and is soft with finely balanced acidity. 

£16.99

2020 Gamay, Domaine du Haut Bourg, Val de Loire

Gamay

This Loire valley Gamay from Domaine du Haut Bourg is a juicy, vibrant and fresh red with blackberry and blackcurrant fruit on the nose.  Fresh and easy drinking, being fruity and smooth on the palate.

£11.95

2020 Morgon Cote de Py, Domaine Grange Cochard

Gamay

The Morgon Cote de Py is a wonderful example of hand crafted Cru Beaujolais from the prestigious Cote de Py plateau.  Made with organically grown, hand harvested grapes from a mixture of Granite and blue stone soils, the wine is made in the traditional semi-carbonic method with 2/3rds of the bunches being de-stemmed and 1/3rd left whole.  The wine is matured in a mixture of cask and old barrels and bottled with minimal sulphur without fining.  The result is a wonderfully complex wine that is expressive yet elegant and finely balanced.  Dark fruits and kirsch like characters mingle with dried herbs, liquorice and mineral undertones along with finely poised acidity which helps the wine remain focussed.  Delicious in it's youth, the Cote de Py also shows great ageing potential in the medium term and will continue to develop in complexity.

£21.95

2020 Morgon Les Charmes, Chateau Grange Cochard

Gamay

Château Grange Cochard lies in the heart of the Morgon Appelation on granitic, shaly slopes and has been crafting classic wines from their superbly sited vineyards since the 18th Century.   The 'Les Charmes' is one of the favoured 'lieu-dits' of Morgon and winemaking is traditional, with hand harvested fruit fermented carefully in the semi-carbonic maceration method with half being whole bunches and half de-stemmed fruit.  Maturation is in a mixture of vat and cask and sulphur addition low. 

£21.50

2021 Melting Potes, Domaine Serol, Vin de France

Red Blend

The Melting Potes from Domaine Serol is a delicious blend of Gamay Noir (50%), Syrah (43%) and Grenache (7%), made with a combination of estate fruit and also some from friends of the guys at Domaine Serol.  2021 was a disastrous vintage in France so vignerons had to make the best of a bad situation by finding suitable grapes to make wine from.  Certified organic, with 20 - 40% whole bunch fermentation, this is a deliciously refreshing red with a lightness of touch.  Easy to drink and hugely enjoyable, Domaine Serol have managed to produce a small amount of wine which displays their winemaking skills even in a tricky year. 

£21.95

2021 Morgon Cote de Py, Domaine Petit Perou

Gamay

This wonderful Morgon Cote de Py is the flagship wine in an impressive range from Domaine Petit Perou. The vineyards are over 40 years old and lie at 300 meters above sea level on a mixture of schist and decomposed granite soils, which add a telltale minerality to the wine.  The expressive nose shows a mixture of red and black fruits with brighter notes of cherry too. The palate is wonderfully rounded, courtesy of 18 months in oak, superbly balanced and has a lovely mixture of freshness and velvety tannins on the finish.  Open and hugely enjoyable at the moment (with a bit of breathing), this lovely wine will continue to develop for up to 10 years from the vintage.

£25.95

2022 Valencay Rouge, Sophie Siadou & Mary Taylor

Red Blend

Due south of Cheverny, Valencay is best known for it's pyramid shaped Goats Cheese rather than wine, but that don't let that put you off exploring the vinous offerings of this pretty part of the Loire valley.  This wonderful, naturally produced red is vibrant, fresh and full of vitality.  Made from a blend of Gamay (35%), Cot/Malbec (35%) and Pinot Noir (30%), the wine is fermented with natural yeasts and aged on it's lees for 16 months in older neutral barrels.  Delicate and very pretty, with succulent blackcurrant, raspberry and whiffs of spice flowing from nose to palate, this wine is utterly delightful and reflective of the varied flint, clay and silex soils in which the vines are planted.  

£21.95

2023 Beaujolais Villages ‘Cuvee Six’, Caves De Julienas Chaintre

Gamay

The Beaujolais Villages 'Cuvee Six' from Caves De Julienas Chaintre just gets better and better with each vintage, showing soft, rounded red fruits and vibrant cherry flavours.  Complex enough to make one sit up and think yet easy going and supple at the same time.  Great for lighter lunches and it can also be chilled lightly when the weather warms up!

£13.50

2023 Beaujolais Villages Les Enracines, Terroirs et Talents

Gamay

If you like your Beaujolais packed with freshness and energy then the Enracines is for you.  This delicious, vibrant red wine is made from 50 year old Gamay vines planted on the typical granite soils of Beaujolais around the villages of Lantignie, Reignie and Le Perreon.  Made without any added sulphur this smooth, balanced red is bursting with juicy cherry and raspberry fruit underpinned with fine minerality.

£14.95

2023 Gamay, Domaine Moulin Camus, IGP Loire

Gamay

This 100% Gamay from Domaine Moulin Camus comes from grapes grown on a slope of pure mica schist which gives the wine juicy, rounded red fruits a bit of tautness and minerality.  A warmer than normal, sulphur free maceration for three days helps bring out some warmth and roundness to the fruit, making it slightly beaujolais'esque but without the bubble gum/commercial edge that one would normally find in this price range.

£12.95

2023 Julienas ‘Bois de la Salle’, Cave Julienas-Chaintre

Gamay

The grapes for this medium weight, fruit led Julienas are hand harvested and left in tank for 10 days to macerate in order to optimise the colour and aroma of the wine. Fermentation takes place at a warm 27/28 degrees centigrade and maturation follows until March when the wine is bottled.An intense, purple colour. Fruity aromas dominated by fragrant raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. Round, supple and rich yet balanced by a lingering freshness on the finish.

£15.95

Classic France Mixed Case – 12 Bottles

Mixed Case

Take a vinuous Tour de France with this carefully chosen selection of wines that represent the classic grape growing regions.  This specially priced mixed case consists of two bottles each of the following:

£150.00

Classic France Mixed Case – 6 Bottles

Mixed Case

Take a vinuous Tour de France with this carefully chosen selection of wines that represent the classic grape growing regions.  This specially priced mixed case consists of one bottle each of the following:

£77.00

NV Perle Rouge Brut, Domaine Matray, Beaujolais

Gamay

A far cry from the weightier sparkling Shiraz style from Australia, this is a fresh and fruity traditional method sparkling wine made form 100% Gamay grapes.  Easy going, smooth and a delightful with lively mousse and a clean finish. 

£18.95