1972 armagnac, veuve goudoulin

We love the colour of this amazing Armagnac which is a rare treat.  Full bodied and complex yet silky smooth and well-rounded.  Terrific to drink yourself or gift as an anniversary present.

£145.00

1997 moulin touchais, coteaux du layon

Chenin Blanc

History documents that the first sweet wines were produced along the banks of the Layon in 1579, with Dutch merchants encouraging their production, since they appeared to have the stamina to survive the journey by boat back to the Low Countries. Whilst the family Touchais cannot claim to have pioneered the production of moelleux, their ancestors were certainly making wine as far back as 1787. That’s eight generations so far, and counting… The first six were situated not within the town, but in Tigné, the location of the original Moulin and it was from here that the original vineyard holding was built up, mostly to support the requirements for Cuisse de Bergère, a hugely successful inexpensive branded rosé that was developed by Joseph Touchais in the late 1940s and around the same period the business was transferred to the cellars in Doué-La-Fontaine. One of the best vintages of the decade there are some wonderfully tropical elements as well as plenty of Botrytis evident. Pairs perfectly with Crème Brulee, Pate or strong cheeses.

£50.00

2010 rioja gran reserva 125 anniversario

Tempranillo

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta are one of the oldest names in Rioja, pre-dating the creation of Rioja as a designation itself.  This Gran Reserva is a special release to mark the 125th Anniversary of the company.

£55.00

2010 sauternes, chateau lamourette

Semillon/Sauvignon

Lamourette is a tiny domaine which lies within a kilometre of the mighty Ch d'Yquem, and covers a mere 10 ha, making it a truly artisan estate. The soil, which is largely sandy/clay with a sub-soil of limestone, gives the Semillon a freshness and a fruitiness. Hand-harvested over 2-4 ‘tries’ (passages through the vineyard), to ensure the ripest berries are selected.  Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel vats, and partially in oak, depending on the age of the vines, terroir and ripeness of the grapes.  This is a beautifully balanced Sauternes with dried fruits, honeycomb and quince with perfectly poised acidity which freshens the wine.  Already showing nicely with a bit of time in bottle, this will continue to evolve for years to come.

£29.95

2011 comtes de champagne, grand cru blanc de blancs, taittinger

Chardonnay

Taittinger's Comtes de Champagne is a rare treat and only made in the finest vintages from 100% Chardonnay from 5 of the greatest Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne. 

£600.00

2011 comtes de champagne, grand cru blanc de blancs, taittinger

Chardonnay

Taittinger's Comtes de Champagne is a rare treat and only made in the finest vintages from 100% Chardonnay from 5 of the greatest Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne.  2011 was a particularly good vintage for Chardonnay, marked by its early ripening and drought conditions which forced the vines to delve deep in search of water for growth. 

£150.00

2013 mouchao tinto alentejo 75cl

Alicante Bouschet

In a country steeped in winemaking history, the name Mouchão is synonymous with wines of distinction. The family owned estate has been producing wine for over a hundred years and maintains the traditions established in 1901 when the winery was built.

£42.99

2014 chateau cantemerle, haut medoc grand cru classe

Bordeaux Blend

The 2014 is just starting to show really nicely yet has plenty of life ahead of it.  This is by no means a blockbuster, being mid weight with classic Haut Medoc characters of dark fruits, pencil lead and touches of cedar perfectly balanced by well integrated tannins and decent acidity on the finsh.

£45.00

2014 rioja monopole classico magnum 150cl

Viura

This vintage takes it back to La Rioja of old, with heavy frosts throughout winter, snow and an abundance of rain. Spring was also cold and wet followed by a warm summer but without excessive temperatures. These conditions provided a long, slow ripening period, which enabled the production of great, intense wines.

£55.00

2015 banyuls traditionnel, gerard bertrand

Grenache/Garnacha

Crimson red in colour with delicate purple tints, this wine reveals aromas of very ripe red fruits and wild berries on the nose. The full and rounded palate shows beautifully balanced sweetness, with jammy blackcurrant and blackberry fruit underpinned by distinctive oaky notes through to a long, elegant finish.

£24.95

2015 blanc de blancs laborie, methode cap classique,western cape

Chardonnay

The 2015 Blanc De Blancs Laborie, Methode Cap Classique is complex, indulgent and shows aromas of green apple and citrus. Hints of lime are accompanied by aromas of toasted bread and hazelnut. The palate is creamy, round and textured with an explosive acidity and lasting, elegant finish. This stunning sparkling wine is a regular award winner and once tasted it's not difficult to see why.  Superb value for money.

£14.99

2015 chartron la fleur, ac bordeaux, magnum

Bordeaux Blend

The Chartron la Fleur AC Bordeaux is a lovely, easy going blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon taht is soft and forward providing a great value, everyday claret.

£22.00

2015 chateau saransot-dupre, listrac medoc, magnum

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Saransot-Dupre is a favourably sited 17 hectares property that lies between Fourcas Dupré and Fourcas Hosten in Listrac.  Due to Listrac’s cooler temperatures, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are favoured over Cabernet Sauvignon to form the majority of the blend, helping them achieve optimum ripeness.  Much like Chateau Fourcas Hosten, the wines have improved year on year since 2010 and the property were put on the radar thanks to a certain Robert Parker hailing the 2010 vintage as 'classed growth quality'.  High praise indeed!

£50.00

2016 bardos clea reserve, ribera del duero

Tempranillo

2016 was one of the standout vintages from both a quantity and quality point of view. The harvest was lavish with good maturity with the wines showing a lot of fruit and body with good ageing potential.  The Bardos Reserva is a bold Ribera del Duero that is well-structured yet  smooth, with an intense cherry red colour with shades of violet and purple tinges.  On the nose there is a great aromatic intensity with mature dark fruits, chocolate, spices and smoky aromas. The well-structured palate is very harmonious and fleshy, finishing with mature tannins and finely balanced acidity.

£17.99

2016 caliterra edicion limitada ‘b’, colchagua valley 75cl

Petit Verdot

The Colchagua Valley is home to the Caliterra Estate, located 200 km south of Santiago and 60 km from the coast at 150 metres above sea level. Caliterra Estate experiences a mediterranean climate, where cool nights and gentle breezes temper the sun's energy creating perfectly ripe, intense, concentrated and balanced wines.

£18.99

2016 ch. lynch-moussas, 5eme cru classe pauillac

Bordeaux Blend

83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot with 60% new oak used during maturation, the 2016 Chateau Lynch-Moussas is just begining to hit it's drinking window but is defintiely set to improve.

£55.00

2016 chateau fontblanche, ac bordeaux

Bordeaux Blend

Fontblanche is the second wine of Chateau Montlau, which sits in an advantageous hilltop spot overlooking Saint Emilion.  This fabulous value claret is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec and punches well above it's humble price tag, showing lots of ripe black fruit character and well knit structure.  Smart enough to take to a dinner party but just as useful as an everyday claret.

£9.95

2016 cranswick shiraz, south australia

Syrah/Shiraz

The 2016 Cranswick Shiraz is a medium red purple colour. The accent is on spices with focused fruit, dark berries with earthy aromas. The palate displays ripe blackberries and spice followed by savoury overtones, all supported by a deft touch of oak from 12 months maturation. Soft tannins round off a precise and well-made Shiraz.

£11.95

2016 enira, domaine bessa valley

Red Blend

Count Stephanvon Neipperg, owner of several famous Bordeaux properties, including Châteaux Canon La Gaffelière and La Mondotte, sought out the Bessa Valley where the wonderful clay-limestone soils showed him the potential tomake great wines. In the shadow of the dramatic Rhodope Mountains, these soils provide the structure, strength and minerality that allows Stephan to create wonderful wines that are full of power and elegance.

£14.99

2016 recioto della valpolicella 75cl

Corvina

The production area for this wine is located in northern part of Verona and it is crossed by hills that slope towards Adige river. Rich soils provide the perfect conditions for a balanced mix of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Negrara grapes.

£29.99

2016 rioja reserva, palacio del camino real, rioja

Tempranillo

The Palacio Camino Real Rioja's provide superb value drinking. The colour is a medium-deep garnet hinting at its age and follows on to the mature, complex nose. Aromas of dark fruits, spices, truffles, dark chocolate and fine oak are all present. On the palate this is a complex wine, with perfectly poised acidity, soft tannins and fruit character in perfect harmony.

£12.99

2016 syrah, warramate,yarra valley

Syrah/Shiraz

The 2016 Syrah, Warramate shows perfumed ripe plum notes entwined with licorice spice elements on the nose.  A medium-bodied style reflecting its’ cool-climate origins.  Whole bunch fermentation gives the wine a juicy fruit core and a lightness on the palate, with gentle tannins supporting the fruit.

£21.95

2017 amarone 3 cru, guerrieri rizzardi

Corvina

Amarone Classico 3CRU is made from hand-picked grapes from the three vineyards of Calcarole, Pojega & Rovereti. After the traditional grape drying period the wine undergoes a long fermentation followed by three years maturation in oak. 

£29.99

2017 campeador rioja crianza, martinez lacuesta,rioja doca

Tempranillo

The Campeador Rioja Crianza, Martinez Lacuesta,Rioja DOCa  has a wonderful deep black-cherry colour, is full-bodied, rounded and velvety with well-integrated oak on the finish.Garnacha dominates this blend which spends 18 months in new American oak casks and a further 12 months in bottle. 

£15.95