Chateau de Villegeorge Haut-Medoc 2014 75cl
£21.88
This is a classic Left Bank claret, with lovely, intense black berry fruit, tinged with nuances of green leaves and tobacco, and just a hint of Medoc gravelliness On the palate, it is deliciously soft and succulent, with ripe, rounded tannin and hints of caramel and toasted oak Located on the boundary with Margaux, neigbouring Chateau Cantenac-Brown, Chateau de Villegeorge was purchased by Lucien Lurton in 1973, who eventually bequeathed it to his daughter Marie-Laure, who has been winemaker since 1986 Building on the quality afforded to the wines by the well-sited vineyard's deep gravel soils, the cellars have seen significant investment in recent years The winery has been recognised and certified as environmentally friendly by Terra Vitis since 2003
Bertani Ognisanti Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2021 75cl
£33.74
Superior Valpolicella by name and by nature: a cascade of Morello cherries, perfumed with dried flowers and a hint of white pepper
Planeta Nocera 2023 75cl
£21.02
A marine red wine, deep and intense ruby red reflections with aromas of white pepper, geranium, plums and ripe figs
Domaine Lafage, Cotes Catalanes, 'Narassa' 2022 75cl
£21.68
A richly textured wine made with partially dried grapes giving softness enhancing the full flavour of blackberry, herbs and pepper
Domaine Lafage, Moutou, Cotes Catalanes 2022 75cl
£26.68
A fragrant plummy red, fresh and velvety with notes of sun warmed stones and sweet spice
Chateau de Villegeorge Etoile de Villegeorge, Haut-Medoc 2022 75cl
£14.12
Deep red colour Nose is expressive of berries and flowers (strawberry, raspberry, peony) On the palate the wine is soft and well-rounded with a beautiful harmony between power and velvety ripe tannins The finish is long, fruity with a touch of pepper
Andre Brunel 'Les Cailloux', Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2022 75cl
£49.18
Concentrated, velvety and harmonious with a wonderful alliance between power and elegance and culminating in a long and savoury finish
Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 75cl
£48.79
Deep, rich, savoury aroma of wild cherries over a complex medley of dried Provencale herbs, peppery spice, frankincense, cocoa and dried fruits (cranberry and black cherry) Succulent and velvet-textured, it is beautifully-balanced with fruit and herby-spicy complexity This seems to have developed over recent months, and is ready to drink sooner than some reviewers predicted - delicious now and over the next 5-6 years
Teusner Wines The G Grenache 2022 75cl
£18.83
A wonderfully juicy and bright Grenache! The wine is only just medium bodied, which, when combined with the bright acidity and the complex but fresh aromatic makes it such a refreshing and enjoyable drink that can be enjoyed with almost any food!
Cellier des Princes Chateauneuf 2023 75cl
£25.57
This ruby red wine is very complex and elegant with aromas of red currant, red cherries, black berries with spicy overtones such as lavender, thyme and rosemary Excellent balance in the mouth, tannins are elegant and silky Due to the combination of the sandy subsoil and the Grenache, the wine is showing finesse and elegance
Champagne A Robert Alliances Brut 75cl NV
£37.32
Beautiful golden hue with perfect clarity and lively bubbles Elegant and delicate on the nose, Alliances opens on notes of mature yellow fruit and finishes on slightly roasted flavours Appreciated for its spontaneity, the palate reveals an elegant and balanced maturity, that ends on a touch of candied citrus fruits Arnaud Robert s family has been in Champagne since at least 1722, deeply rooted to the land around Fossoy in the Vallee de la Marne Many of these are Premier Cru sites The average age of vines is 31 years As a grower, all of Arnaud s champagnes are from plots of land he directly owns and farms - no grapes or wine are bought from any other sources This gives Arnaud 100% control on how the grapes are farmed and has several sustainability certifications including Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3 Arnaud owns 68 different plots of land, stretching from the Marne to the Cote des Blancs, across 6 villages (Fossoy, Vertus, Villeneuve, Troissy, Gland and Mont-Saint-Pere) giving him access to different Champagne terroirs from which to assemble his wines
Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco Riserva, Collio 2018 75cl
£36.49
The aromas and flavours of this fabulously intense wine bring to mind grilled pineapple with caramelised brown sugar, butterscotch, fried banana and cinnamon It has wonderful texture and sublime length of flavour Despite its richness and concentration, it still has fine balance and freshness - and don't be fooled by the impression of sweetness; this is a dry wine Totally irresistible