Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2014 75cl
£98.04
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
Man O' War Gravestone Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019 75cl
£21.94
Intense aromas of guava, gooseberry, nettles and blackcurrants dominate with undertones of lychee and chalk dust The palate is fresh and vibrant with high natural acidity balanced by weight, texture and a long persistent finish Taking its name from the fluted basalt boulders that solemnly surround the volcanic hilltop vineyards, 'Gravestone' is a blend of the very finest Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon harvested each vintage
Chateau Sainte Marie Bordeaux Superieur 'Vieilles Vignes' 2022 75cl
£12.31
Deep, vibrant purple-red Beautifully ripe and fresh berry fruit aromas and flavours: mulberry, raspberry and strawberry Dry in the mouth, with gentle tannin structure, it shows fabulous intensity with lovely persistence of strawberry fruit on the finish A wine with a definite Bordeaux sense of place This is a fabulous example of the care, attention and passion that goes into some of the more affordable wines of Bordeaux Stephane and Laurence Dupuch are extremely choosy about what types of vine they plant in different locations, to ensure that each reaches its full potential White grape varieties go on clay-limestone soils, while reds are on well-drained gravel plots to ensure consistent ripening and flavour concentration
Chateau d'Issan Moulin d'Issan, Bordeaux Superieur 2020 75cl
£17.94
With a vibrant purple colour, Moulin d'Issan has ripe, expressive mulberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as suggestions of oyster shell, seared steak and toasted oak In the mouth, it is soft, silky and succulent yet dry, savoury and refreshing An absolutely delicious, classic Bordeaux that is ready to drink now and over the next 1-2 years, this is a genuine bargain from the excellent Margaux Grand Cru Classe, Chateau d'Issan It comes from part of d'Issan's land which is contiguous with the Margaux vineyards, but situated closer to the Gironde estuary, which is why (1) it is a Bordeaux Superieur not Margaux and (2) it is such great value It is named for the estate's 17th Century windmill, the ruins of which are still in the middle of the vineyard
Chateau Plaisance, Bordeaux 2015 75cl
£13.70
A fruity and appealing claret, with fresh red berried fruits complemented by a hint of liquorice and dark chocolate through to a slightly earthy finish
Chateau Lestrille, Bordeaux Rose 2023 75cl
£14.41
A crisp, elegant and refreshing rose, with delicious aromas of red cherry and wild strawberry echoed on the beautifully textured palate through to a vibrant finish
Chateau Lestrille, 'La Petite Lestrille', Bordeaux Rouge NV 75cl
£12.53
A deliciously fruity and easy-drinking Merlot bursting with vibrant red fruit and plum characters Smooth and juicy with a moreish finish
Chateau Cantemerle, Les Allees de Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc 2019 75cl
£23.75
A classy and approachable Bordeaux with aromas of blackcurrant combined with bell pepper, all complemented by cedar oak and a touch of tobacco
Chateau Beau Site Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2018 75cl
£30.18
Classic and traditionally styled Saint Estephe showing cedar oak with earthy hints of dark chocolate and a meaty texture
Chateau Beau Site Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2018 75cl
£30.18
Classic and traditionally styled Saint Estephe showing cedar oak with earthy hints of dark chocolate and a meaty texture
Chateau Lestrille, 'La Petite Lestrille', Bordeaux Blanc NV 75cl
£12.53
Refreshing, vibrant and zesty citrus notes along with a delicate floral character from the Sauvignon Blanc are balanced by creamy, honied tones from the Semillon in this deliciously crisp Bordeaux Blanc
Chateau Lestrille Capmartin, Bordeaux Blanc 2021 75cl
£18.34
Beautiful rich and creamy wine showing beeswax and honied ginger flavours through to a lovely, long finish Classy, elegant and full of flavour
Chateau Lestrille Capmartin, Bordeaux Superieur 2016 75cl
£18.30
A medium-bodied Bordeaux showing concentrated baked fruit aromas with delicate oaky notes complemented by a robust finish
Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux Cru Classe 2019 75cl
£103.21
"Ranked as a Second Cru Classe in the 1855 classification, the estate was bought by the company owning Chateau Margaux, whose main shareholder at that time was the Lurton family in 1961 Lucien Lurton, a great lover and protector of wine-loving terroirs, acquired and restored this exceptional vineyard In 1992 his son Gonzague inherited the property He modernized its operation with a view to developing the terroir's unique qualities Aromas of redcurrants, blueberries, violets, and light tobacco Smooth on the palate with fine tannins and a long finish "
Chateau La Tessonniere, Cru Artisan, Medoc 2019 75cl
£14.96
Made by the 5th generation of winemakers, this is a classically styled Bordeaux wine that is marked by fine blackcurrant and raspberry fruits with a touch of graphite