Chateau La Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe 2011 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
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
Lucien Lurton Collection Bordeaux Blanc La Reserve 2023 75cl
£11.78
Pale lemon in colour with a pronounced fruity nose Light and refreshing on the palate with notes of green and citrus fruits and hints of elderflower Perfect balance and a long finish
Chateau Beau Site Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2018 75cl
£35.81
Classic and traditionally styled Saint Estephe showing cedar oak with earthy hints of dark chocolate and a meaty texture
Chateau Lestrille Capmartin, Bordeaux Superieur 2016 75cl
£21.85
A medium-bodied Bordeaux showing concentrated baked fruit aromas with delicate oaky notes complemented by a robust finish
Chateau La Tessonniere, Cru Artisan, Medoc 2019 75cl
£18.04
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
Chateau d'Issan Blason d'Issan, Margaux 2016 75cl
£38.03
This has lovely, fragrant raspberry fruit and leaf aromas, opening up to wonderful savoury complexity and impressive concentration Delicious, succulent, quite powerful yet silky-textured, this is a beautiful Margaux to enjoy now and over the next five years or longer The Blason d'Issan label was introduced by Chateau d'Issan from 1995 onwards to enable greater selection amongst the property's vines growing in the Margaux appellation area Fruit from the younger vines is used to produce this wine, which respects the identity of its terroir, while offering a tasty round fruitiness, which can be enjoyed earlier than the 'grand vin' It is aged in barrels for 14 to 16 months, one third of which are new
Chateau Lestrille, Entre-deux-Mers 2022 75cl
£17.47
A refreshing, floral and full-flavoured white Bordeaux showing lively orange spice and peach through to a zesty finish
Chateau Julien, Bordeaux 2019 75cl
£16.04
A fleshy and mellow Bordeaux full of chunky plummy fruit with a hint of dark chocolate and a peppery finish
Chateau Phelan Segur Saint-Estephe 2018 75cl
£65.16
Indulgent fruit, intense and compelling, with an elegant structure of silky tannins It undergoes 14 months' ageing Its roundness and suppleness allow it to be enjoyed from a young age
Chateau Preuillac, Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2015 75cl
£23.88
A fine, elegant wine with plump berried fruits and delicate hints of oak spice, smooth and silky on the palate
Chateau Lestrille, 'Le Secret Lestrille', Bordeaux Superieur 2018 75cl
£31.96
Structured and intense with a velvety mouthfeel, this elegant and opulent Merlot shows generous dark berry flavours together with notes of chocolate, cedar and tobacco
Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux Cru Classe 2015 75cl
£103.27
"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 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
Chateau Lestrille, La Petite Lestrille, Bordeaux Rouge KEYKEG 2000cl
£372.17
A deliciously fruity and easy-drinking Merlot bursting with vibrant red fruit and plum characters Smooth and juicy with a moreish finish
Chateau Lestrille, La Petite Lestrille, Bordeaux Blanc KEYKEG 2000cl
£372.17
Inviting citrus aromas lead to a refreshing, crisp palate with a rounded texture and a deliciously mouthwatering finish