2010 Chateau Angludet, AC Margaux

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Angludet is one of the oldest properties in the Medoc and is owned by the Sichel family, 6th generation Bordeaux Negociants and part owners of Chateau Palmer.  The wines from Angludet come from vineyards which are all classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel and are consistently excellent.  The superb 2010 comes hot on the heels of the terrific 2009 and although expressive and open now, it will continue to develop very nicely.

£90.00

2011 Chateau Bellegrave, AC Pomerol

Bordeaux Blend

The 2011 vintage had a hard act to follow coming after two exceptional years in Bordeaux and whilst the wines aren't as showy as the '09's and '10's they are charming and drinking beautifully with a decade in bottle. 

£65.00

2011 Chateau Grandis, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc

Bordeaux Blend

Château Grandis became a family run estate in 1857 and the vineyards are made up of a modest 10 hectares which enables the family to maintain the strictest high standards both in the vineyard and the cellar. In 2005 Brice Vergez took over the running of the estate and has continued to practice the techniques of hand harvesting, hand pruning and racking from barrel to barrel.  He also prefers ploughing between the rows of vines rather than the systematic use of herbicides, promoting soil health wherever possible.

£19.95

2011 Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia, Lopez de Heredia, DOCa Rioja

Red Blend

Lopez de Heredia is an ultra traditional winery where little has changed since it's founding in 1877.  The wines are generally kept in the cellar for longer than other producers and also have enormous ageing potential. 

£46.00

2012 Chateau Le Destrier, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Magnum

Merlot

We were delighted to uncover this fully mature Saint-Emilion Grand Cru at a very attractive price.  Chateau Le Destrier is made from 100% Merlot Noir and is silky and expressive, with dark currant fruit, whiffs of tobacco and hints of spice on the finish. 

£45.00

2012 Rioja Reserva Hinia, Martinez Lacuesta, DOCa Rioja

Tempranillo

The wine shows a wonderful deep cherry red colour in the glass.  The nose is intense and aromatic with ripe dark fruits and elegant notes of balsamic, tobacco, caramel, vanilla and chocolate.  The palate shows a wonderful freshness which hints towards longevity, with soft tannins and an elegant mouthfeel.  Enjoyable now, this wonderful Reserva Rioja will age for years to come.

£27.95

2013 La Reserve d’Angludet, AC Margaux

Bordeaux Blend

This second wine of Chateau Angludet is a perfectly mature claret that shows the elegance and finesse of it's more grown up sibling at a fraction of the price.  Silky, red and dark fruits abound with notes of cedar and liquorice sitting alongside well-integrated spice and oak.  Medium-bodied and approachable now, there is still enough structure to suggest further ageing would be possible. 

£29.95

2016 Chateau Treytins, Montagne Saint-Emilion

Merlot

Chateau Treytins are a little better known for their Lalande de Pomerol, but have been making wine in Montagne Saint Emilion since 1998.  This fruit forward and approachable claret is made with 90% Merlot with the remainder being Cabernet Franc and other varieties, and is fermented in stainless steel, followed by a long maceration and bottling after 18 months of ageing.  Fresh with elegant red fruit notes and delicate tannins.

£22.95

2017 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne, Chapoutier, AOP

Syrah/Shiraz

Chapoutiers wonderful Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is characterised by elegance and restraint, showing red fruits with hints of liquorice on the nose.  The medium bodied palate is elegant, if a touch broody, with blackcurrant and raspberry fruit characters and a spicy youthfulness.  Coming from a mixture of vineyard sites with different exposures and soil types ranging from granite to silt via alluvial, gravelly soils, this is a complex yet open and forward style with soft tannins.  85% of the wine is fermented in oak giving spicy, woody notes with the remainder fermented in concrete tank providing freshness and the preservation of mineral characteristics.

£65.00

2017 La Dame d’Angludet, Chateau Angludet, AC Margaux

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Angludet didn't make a Grand Vin in 2017 and the fruit that would usually grace it's top effort found it's way into their second wine.  Supple and elegant, with silky fruit and fine tannins, this is a wonderful early drinking claret that represents excellent value.

£36.00

2018 Beaune 1er Cru, Louis Jadot

Pinot Noir

Only made in the best vintages, this delightful Beaune is a blend of 17 1er Cru parcels that illustrate the quality, depth and structure of this classic appellation.

£110.00

2018 Conebush Syrah, Lomond Estate, WO Cape Agulhas

Syrah/Shiraz

The Conebush Syrah from Lomond is a wonderfully elegant, plush wine which reflects the cool Cape Agulhas climate perfectly.  Displaying a distinct richness, this juicy Syrah is wonderfully balanced with appealing notes ofplum, oak spice and white pepper complemented by finely integrated tannins.

£29.95

2018 Cuvee Constance, Thunevin-Calvet, AC Cotes de Rousillon

Grenache/Garnacha

The collaboration between the ‘bad boy’ of Bordeaux Jean-Luc Thunevin and Roussillon ‘local boy’ Jean-Roger Calvet has produced a range of wines that are not only spectacular but are exceptional value for money. There’s no hiding the class of this little gem from Maury, a commune that sits at the foot of the Pyrenees.  It’s a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Carignan from vines of up to 45 years old and shows plenty of rounded fruit, a balanced spicy backbone with underlying minerality and impeccable finish.

£16.95

2018 Expression Ull de Llebre, Bodegas Son Vich, Mallorca

Tempranillo

This beautifully mature red wine from Mallorca has a lovely deep cherry red colour. The nose shows a beautiful balance of complex red fruits and minerals, leading to a nicely rounded palate that is elegant and textured. The finish is long with well-balanced acidity.

£14.95

2018 Quinta Boa Esperanca Tinto, Vinho Regional Lisboa

Touriga Nacional

The Quinta Boa Esperanca Tinto wine has an intense garnet colour, with a dominant aroma of red fruits, well balanced, with notes of black berries and spices. Good structure and intensity, with a pleasant long lasting finish.

£17.95

2018 Rioja Reserva, Hacienda Lopez de Haro, Magnum

Tempranillo

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.

£38.00

2018 Trois Cailloux , Idun, Elgin

Syrah/Shiraz

The Trois Cailloux by Idun is a classic Southern Rhone blend of Syrah/Mourvedre/Grenache that shows a deep ruby red with a violet rim.  Aromas of ripe currants, forest floor and tea leaf caressed by the spicy flavours of white pepper and coriander. Complex concentrated fruits, medium bodied with dense but silky tannins.

£18.95

2019 Cabane Langhe, Cantine Povero, DOC Langhe

Red Blend

The Cabanè Langhe from Cantine Povero is a unique velvety wine, which blends the full body of Cabernet Sauvignon, the fruity notes of Barbera, and the elegance, complexity and rich bouquet of Nebbiolo. The is the first wine from Povero that included international grapes in the blend and was created so the winemaker could express the power of these varietals. 

£90.00

2019 Cabernet Franc, Nathan Kendall, Finger Lakes

Cabernet Franc

Nathan Kendall is a well traveled winemaker, having gained experience in Waipara (New Zealand), the Mosel (Germany), Adelaide Hills (Australia) and also closer to home in Sonoma, prior to retunring to his native finger lakes to set up N.Kendall Wines on the banks of Seneca Lake.  The philosophy here to produce, classic and restrained styles of wine from healthy fruit with minimal intervention.  Long, spontaneous fermentation is followed by extended ageing to enhance texture. 

£38.95

2019 Chateau Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Magnum

Merlot

The Chateau Fleur de Lisse is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc grown on rocky limestone soils which adds some beautiful freshness to their wines.  The property is now owned by the Teycheney family who are passionate about organic and biodynamic farming and owns a high proportion of old vines. 

£72.00

2019 Chateau La Gorce, Cru Bourgeois Medoc

Bordeaux Blend

This classic Cru Bourgeois is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon selected from the best grapes and oldest vines on the property.  Aged for 12-18 months in oak, this generously fruited with good structure, supple tannins and well balanced finish.

£21.95

2019 Chateau Saransot-Dupre, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Listrac

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau Saransot-Dupre is an excellently 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!

£22.95

2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Trois Sources, La Vieille Julienne

Rhone Blend

The Les Trois Sources has a dense, inky purple hue with rich, elegant aromas of red- and black-berry fruits, including raspberry, black cherry, cassis, complemented by herbal garrigue, liquorice, and hints of pepper and earth. On the palate it is powerful yet poised, with lush fruit, fine-grained tannins, refreshing acidity, and a long, minerally-saline finish.

£78.00

2019 Embers Cabernet Sauvignon, Flametree, Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

The Embers Cabernet Sauvignon from Flametree has lifted aromas of violets, ripe black fruits with chocolate and cedar notes, leading to a palate bursting with flavours of  plum, blackberry and chocolate. Medium-bodied with soft fruit and a fine tannin structure, this is an impeccable Margaret river red.

£21.00