Feb
22
2012
From one of the northernmost wine-growing areas in the world, where a combination of cool weather, limestone soils and a layer of Kimmeridgian clay producing one of the world's most iconic wine-styles. Vocoret sources grapes from the entire appellation for their Chablis. Steely and minerally aromas with citrus fruits, limestone, slate and a crisp, [...]
Feb
22
2012
A rich, powerful wine that shows plenty of toasty oak, spice and earthy aromas. The palate delivers firm tannins alongside classic fruit flavours of cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants. Given the strength of the wine, it could spend another year or two in bottle.
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Feb
22
2012
Les Chaillets comes from some of the oldest vines on Yves Cuilleron's estate, producing a fat and rich Viognier, with great concentration and complexity. With an intense and almost exotic nose of orange blossom, peach and white musk the palate has a density and harmony only found in great wine. Intelligent use of oak and [...]
Feb
22
2012
The vineyards of Domaine Sainte Rose cover a total of 48 hectares, with planted vineyards amounting to 33 hectares. They spread from the clay/limestone soils found along the banks of the River Thongue up onto the gravelly schist soils of the plateau. Flavours of the Garrigue such as aromatic thyme with jammy, red fruit and [...]
Feb
22
2012
Made by winemaker Bertrand Seube, formerly of Château Mouton-Rothschild, using a blend of Bordeaux and Southern French varieties. Cabardès in Southern France is the only formal appellation which permits blending of this broad range of classic varieties in the same wine. Rustic aromas of raspberries, mullberries and cooking spices permeate from an intensely ruby coloured [...]
Feb
22
2012
This unique blend of Chardonnay and Roussanne depends on the north wind to ensure gentle aeration of the berries and thus humidity-free maturation. The berries were carefully picked at night so as not to be exposed to the heat of the day. A pale yellow colour leads to an intense and elegant nose. Notes of [...]
Feb
22
2012
The Roussanne grapes were picked overnight as it is the coolest time of day and protects the pure fruit flavours, hence the name ‘La Nuit Blanche’. The direct translation means ‘The White Night’, but literally means ‘The Sleepless Night’. Fermentation and ageing in oak has led to a rich, full-bodied style. A striking golden yellow [...]
Feb
22
2012
Margarethenhof is a quality conscious, family producer that works with low yielding Riesling vines on the steep slopes above the village of Ayl on the river Saar. This is a Kabinett, on the lighter end of the spectrum in Germany, and low alcohol. An aromatic honeyed nose, with fantastically concentrated, ripe fruit and plenty [...]
Feb
22
2012
Turckheim is a small village just a bus ride away from Colmar, in the Vouges mountains, in the départment Haut Rhine. The vines grow on very steep granitic vineyard sites. An elegant raspberry-coloured Pinot Noir. An enticing nose of red berry fruits, particularly cherry, which follow through to the fresh, elegant palate and a dry [...]
Feb
22
2012
Within France, Alsace is where Pinot Gris is most revered. One of the noble varieties it provides rich, usually dry wines that can be partnered with food without the distraction of too much aroma. In Alsace the synonym Tokay d'Alsace is often used. This wine has a lovely aromatic and flowery nose. The palate is [...]
Feb
22
2012
Costières de Nîmes has more in common with the Rhône across the river than it does with the wines of Languedoc immediately neighbouring it. Château Guiot lies just outside the city of Nîmes, in the heart of this appellation. Deep purple hue, a beautifully scented nose with herby aromas, lashings of juicy forest fruits and [...]
Feb
22
2012
Brouilly is the southernmost and largest of the Beaujolais crus and as such is often described as "typical" in regards to Beaujolais. Domaine des Maison Neuves are a quality-conscious grower that eschews the use of herbicides to give healthier vines. A deep coloured wine, showing great finesse and fruit intensity. The nose gives powerful aromas [...]
Feb
22
2012
Although thought of as a white grape, the Pinot Grigio grape's skins naturally develop a pink tinge when the berries are fully ripe, and it is these colour pigments that make this wine lightly rosé in colour. Fresh fruit, such as apricot and peach on the nose; soft floral flavours on the palate and a [...]
Feb
22
2012
One of the first wineries of Rioja to bottle it's own wines, CVNE is situated in the traditional neighbourhood of the station, where the oldest wineries of Rioja Alta established themselves. Full of ripe summer fruits and herbaceous notes on the nose, with ripe strawberries and raspberries on the palate.
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