Mar
16
2010
A fanfare of alluring black fruit, spice and warm autumnal aromas. A modern classic from the Languedoc. Rhône meets Bordeaux, falls in love, and cocks-a-snook at all New World pretenders. Divine.
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Mar
16
2010
Soft melon skin aromas with distinctly lively, fresh citrus/grapefruit flavours. Immediate appeal and great potential
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Mar
16
2010
Winner of the 'Best Chard in the world'. Despite that rather scarily lofty accolade, it is good!
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Mar
15
2010
This is an extremely classy wine. Aromas of peach, passion fruit and pineapple mingle with spicy notes of nutmeg and clove on the nose. While it is clear from the bouquet that this wine has seen oak-ageing this does not mask the elegance and freshness of the nose or palate which is rich and creamy. [...]
Mar
15
2010
Long acknowledged to be a great growth of the Languedoc. Profoundly deep in the glass, opening to reveal velvety dark berry fruit and violet aromas. On the palate there are plentiful fine but dense tannins providing the framework for dark Morello cherry and blackberry fruit, and more subtle smoky nuances.
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Mar
15
2010
This is a small parcel of wine which means it represents great value for money. Showing plenty of fruit on the nose with hints of nectarine, melon and banana alongside the more developed characters of fig and hazelnut. Good weight in the mouth and a crisp clean finish make this an ideal partner for food.
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Mar
15
2010
This wine comes from a selection of old vines of Grenache Noir surrounding the Mediterranean village of Cruzy. It shows intense and complex aromas of jammy strawberry with spicy hints of blackcurrant on the nose. While on the palate it is smooth and velvety with a long and fruity aftertaste of cherry.
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Mar
13
2010
Matassa means 'underwood' in Catalan, and this wine shows plenty of the garrigue herbs, spice and red berries typical of wines from this region of France. Made using Biodynamic principles from a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre, the palate shows ripe fruit, a mineral acidity, elegant structure and silky tannins. An excellent food wine.
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Mar
12
2010
Vermentino is an attractive, aromatic white grape variety growing in popularity in the Languedoc. Pale yellow in colour, this fresh and fruity wine has lively lemon and lime flavours and a refreshingly crisp acidity.
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Mar
12
2010
This lively aromatic Sauvignon is an absolute belter! Crisp and dry with zingy acidity and a bounty of gooseberry and tropical fruits.
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Mar
12
2010
Pale yellow in colour, with intense aromas of white flowers. The palate is rich and lush with tropical fruits, dried apricots, hazelnuts and honey.
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Mar
12
2010
'Amazingly dense with blackberries, plums and meaty richness, this is the equal of wines at twice the price.' Jamie Goode, The Sunday Express Magazine
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Mar
12
2010
Pitray is located on 'the plateau' of one of the leading properties in the Côtes de Castillon. Beautiful garnet-red robe with aromas of cassis fruits coupled with subtle vanilla tones.
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Mar
10
2010
Domaine Py (pronounced 'Pea') is located on the southern slopes of the 'Montagne d'Alaric' between Carcassonne and Narbonne and has been owned and managed by the Py family for five generations. Deep red in colour, the nose is youthful with red fruit aromas and notes of blackberry and plum. The palate is velvety and smooth [...]
Mar
09
2010
This Sauvignon comes from vineyards not far from the town of Toulouse, in the Gaillac region. Low temperature fermentation and lees ageing helps to retain the wine's more delicate aromatics, with fresh grass, green apple and gooseberry flavours.
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Mar
09
2010
A bright, zesty and complex Sauvignon from this renowned producer has gained additional flavour characters from partial ageing in oak barrels. The result is a herbaceous, smoky white with rich tropical fruit characters and carefully balanced acidity. A perfect partner to seafood and white fish dishes but would also be fantastic with soft cheeses and [...]
Mar
07
2010
Jean-Claude Mas has created a rich and mellow but well-balanced white from 100% Marsanne grapes, a proportion of which is barrel-aged for extra complexity. The result is elegant with white flower and hazelnut aromas and delicious pear and honey flavours. Perfectly suited to fish dishes, from delicate to full-flavoured.
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Mar
07
2010
Funky, fresh packaging and punchy, intense flavours. If you like the mouthwateringly crisp gooseberry and green apple flavours of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, you'll love this.
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Mar
07
2010
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'. Rich and creamy with exotic fruit aromas, with fresh mandarin notes and nuts on the palate.
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Mar
07
2010
Winemaker Xavier Roger used grapes from a number of vineyards in order to obtain a pure expression of this infamous variety. Buttery, full-flavoured, with hints of blossom on the nose, this wine offers excellent value for money.
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Mar
07
2010
From a small, family-owned vineyard that employs a chemical-free approach to viticulture, comes this fresh, fruity Chardonnay. Unoaked to retain optimum fruit flavours, the nose shows crisp, citrus fruit aromas that develop into a more honeyed, pear-flavoured palate. Clean and fresh on the finish.
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