Chateau des Gravieres Graves Blanc 2024 75cl
£12.97
This excellent dry white Graves shows off way more than an echo of its more famous neighbours Combining zesty pink grapefruit and herb aromas with succulent, rounded texture and sumptuous flavours of honeydew melon, cream and toast, it is a superb wine for the very modest price
Domaine Cazes Rivesaltes Ambre, 375cl 2015 37.5cl
£18.28
This many-layered sweet wine wafts toasted hazelnuts, dried apricots and hints of distant woodsmoke into the nostrils, and peaches, walnut and toffee onto the tongue
Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru 2023 75cl
£37.15
"Deep, brilliant, ruby red in colour with violet-blue hues Although the nose remains a bit shy in its youth, the extent of its mineral content, fruit scents (cherry, red currant) and woody aromas beg to be revealed On the palate its richness bursts forth It is broad, rich and gamey This is the very essence of a Mercurey Premier Cru "
La Lande Colombard Blanc 2024 75cl
£8.77
From the relatively cool climate of Comte Tolosan, this colombard is aromatic on the nose with hints of green apples and Sauvignon Blanc characteristics On the palate it has good weight of fruit and beautifully balanced acidity that gives the wine a long fresh crisp finish
Domaine Laporte Sancerre 'Grandmontains' Rouge 2023 75cl
£27.06
This extraordinary glimmering red Sancerre has aromas of ripe red fruit Further bottle ageing reveals aromas of candied cherries On the palate, a seductive suppleness and freshness is apparent, as well as the presence of silky tannins This is a wine of elegance and finesse; a real homage to Pinot Noir in a tender style that is bursting with flavour
Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien Cru Classe 2018 75cl
£111.46
Deep ruby in colour A marvellous array of flavours and aromas, especially blackcurrants, wild berries, leather, herbs, chocolate, vanilla, smoky oak and spices The tannic structure is tight, well integrated and superbly crafted, beginning to soften now and revealing a seductive side to this famous wine
Chateau Desmirail Origine de Desmirail, Margaux 2021 75cl
£33.60
Spice and black cherry dominate, with fragrant aromas of red and black fruits with hints of leather and tobacco coming through The palate is well-strucured and harmonious This is an extremely charming wine
Chateau Bouscaut Pessac-Leognan Cru Classe 2019 75cl
£45.54
This classic claret expresses enticing aromas of spiced plum and blackberry Balanced, full-bodied and well-structured, it displays attractive notes of coffee and clove on the long finish
Chateau du Donjon Minervois Rose 2024 75cl
£13.02
A crystal-clear pink wine with fresh and delicate redcurrant and cherry fruit It is aromatic, beautifully balanced and appealing