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Cannonball does a beautiful job of making a friendly, easygoing and fun Chardonnay, with scents of ripe golden apples, juicy pears and just a hint of citrus Soft, juicy and creamy-textured, this is a wine that is more about the fruit than the oak - the wood is there, but very much in the background Overall, the impression is of orchard fruits, ripened to perfection in the benign California sunshine

This fine, vintage Champagne is from a terrific small producer who neighbours Dom Perignon and Taittinger Complex aromas of dried fruits and hazelnuts lead to an elegant palate of citrus blossom, greengage and honey, with beautiful balance and a silky finish This connoisseur's Champagne is made with hand-selected fruit from low-yielding old vines at sites in the middle part of the slope, which have optimal exposure to the sun and ideal drainage on chalky soil After starting with top quality raw material, the wine is cellared for a miniumum of five years to deliver the ultimate expression of premium Champagne - harmonious, balanced and sophisticated: a style that works perfectly as a distinguished food match or sophisticated aperitif

Beautiful deep, intense colour The nose reveals blackcurrant and blueberry aromas Elegant and fresh on the palate, with soft tannins and great length The style of the wine clearly displays its distinctive 'terroir' This fairytale moated chateau is one of the oldest in the region In 1152, its wine was served at the wedding of Eleanor of Acquitane to King Henry II, signifying the start of a special relationship between Bordeaux and England that has endured for more than 800 years In 1855, d'Issan was received recognition as a 'troisieme cru classe' in the official classification of Bordeaux wines The estate was purchased by the Cruse family in 1945, and is today run by Emmanuel Cruse The vineyard covers 44 hectares and comprises approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot The grand vin spends around 18 months in oak barriques, of which half are new The wine is quintessential Margaux, and represents outstanding value next to Chateaux Margaux and Palmer