Michel Gayot, Meursault 2022 75cl
£87.49
A smooth and creamy Meursault, with elegant notes of almonds and roasted hazelnuts enveloping a core of white fruit with delicate floral nuances
Chateau de Sancerre, 'Terre De Silex' 2022 75cl
£44.81
A fresh, invigorating and mineral expression of Sancerre from the famous Silex soils, this stunning cuvee shows citrus and white fruit notes with a long, elegant finish
Chateau La Ganne Pomerol 2019 75cl
£40.80
Silky Bordeaux, packed with red and black fruits, the nose an enticing cloud of herbs, dark fruits with nice and round tannins
Chateau La Gaffeliere La Dame de Gaffeliere, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014 75cl
£33.06
This is a fine Saint-Emilion of the old school, with lovely sumptuousness of fruit and tannins which were chewy when young, but are now mellowing to a wonderful, velvet plushness The Chateau La Gaffeliere vineyard is superbly-situated: oriented towards the south, and covering 25 hectares, 22 of which are in a single parcel between Chateaux Ausone and Pavie Hillsides are calcareous clay, while the lower slopes are more sandy The vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
Trimbach Riesling Grand Cru Geisberg 2018 75cl
£71.03
This is a great, intense Riesling Grand Cru with excellent ageing potential, from Alsace's most renowned producer of wines from this noble grape Don't be fooled by its apparently easygoing first impression - this is from an outstanding, superbly-situated Grand Cru site, and has serious concention and the capacity to keep for many years With time, its youthful honeysuckle and peach aromas will give way to deeper, richer beeswax, black truffle, honey and crushed rock character, while maintaining superb freshness and vibrancy Awesome wine
Vina Mein O Gran Mein Tinto 2020 75cl
£45.78
Vina Mein and Emilio Rojo represent the quality, essence and authenticity of small-production winemaking in Ribeiro A rich and beautiful mosaic of varieties, plantings and ancestral crops are the pieces that make up its exceptionally rich and unique wine and cultural heritage Ribeiro is all about geography and history, exceptional vineyards, biodiversity and sustainability Local varieties adapted to the climate and soil over hundreds of years is the great treasure of this land Since the 13th Century, grapevines have been the only crop cultivated in the Avia Valley The San Clodio Monastery, the most important religious center in the region for centuries, transformed the valley into the heart of wine production in Ribeiro Cistercian and Benedictine abbots controlled production and established what is now the trademark of this region
Chateau Desmirail Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe 2019 75cl
£52.81
"Chateau Desmirail is a third growth in the 1855 classification, which has an outstanding terroir bordering the Route des Chateaux Jean Desmirail gave his name to the Chateau after marrying an heiress from the Rausan family in the late 17th century The current owner and manager, Denis Lurton, took over from his father Lucien in 1992 A well balanced wine, with spicy notes, good length, not too powerful and charming "
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2013 75cl
£122.35
A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum Immense depth and complexity on the palate: dried fruit, oolong tea, liquorice, spice, red-berry fruits, and a long velvety vanilla note on the finish This is traditional Amarone: rich yet genuinely dry, unlike many of the modern-style upstarts
Cuentavinas Rioja Single Vineyard Alomado 2021 75cl
£54.38
This single-vineyard field blend is a contemporary take on a traditional style, and incorporates around 20% of co-fermented white varieties It has pinpoint precision and bright vivacity, with crisp, juicy cherry fruit and attractively herbal leafiness At the intersection of freshness and ripeness, it shows extraordinary integration of all its components and is so elegant as to be almost delicate Its depth becomes evident on the palate, with black cherry, dark chocolate, almond and liquorice, which sustain on the long finish An astonishingly brilliant wine—amazing!
Cuentavinas Rioja Garnacha 2021 75cl
£54.38
From vines aged more than 100 years, situated in a vineyard on the Ebro's right bank, this has a vibrant raspberry juice colour and irresistibly juicy Garnacha aroma of strawberry cordial and hints of morello cherry and orange zest It's a pleasure just to inhale it for a few minutes Upon taking a sip, one is confronted by glorious freshness and purity, seamlessly supple texture, exceptional balance and elegance Raspberries, liquorice and pink peppercorns An utterly lovely wine
Mosnel Franciacorta Pas Dose 75cl NV
£33.14
Vibrantly crisp citron and white peach find their perfect aromatic foil in fragrant wild herbs and lemon biscuits, creating an almost electric energy that segues into a dry, sharply-delineated palate notable for its vibrant fruit and near-endless, harmoniously-proportioned finish
Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Rose 75cl NV
£33.14
Its gold-edged, powder-pink hue hints at fresh-picked redcurrants and cherries on the nose, developing into ultra-crisp apricot and wild strawberry, peony petals and blood oranges, plus a subtle vein of fresh almond and cotton candy It opens generous, warm, and full in the mouth, with energy-laden impressions of succulent, fresh-picked pomegranate and red apple, a complex enlivened by a slender yet tangy sapidity
Cockburn's White Heights Port 75cl NV
£31.88
Fresh tropical fruit flavours such as papaya and pineapple lead the way, supported by light aromas of honeysuckle Crisp yellow plum and pear notes finish with a touch of vanilla
El Bandarra Al Fresco Vermouth 100cl NV
£31.00
Made to be mixed with tonic, Al Fresco is soft, bittersweet, with notes of Mediterranean botanicals, a touch of grapefruit and drops of Barcelona-by-the-beach