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Chateau Mouton Rothschild Vertical Collection 1964-2015
More info & buy A one off exclusive collection that contains a 75cl bottle of every vintage from 1964 to 2015 with an extra bottle of 1978 and 1993 due to different labelling making this the most complete and sought after collection of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Includes legendary vintages such as 1982, 1986, 1990, 2000, 2005 and 2010. These wines come in chronological order in branded slide lid wooden cases (9 x 6 bottle cases). -
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Vertical Collection 1965-2015
More info & buy A one off exclusive collection that contains a 75cl bottle of every vintage from 1965 to 2015 including legendary vintages such as 1982, 1986, 1990, 2000, 2005 and 2010. These wines come in chronological order in branded wooden cases (8 x 6 bottle cases & 1 x 3 bottle case). -
Chateau Lafite Rothschild The Magnum Collection
More info & buy Contains five of the most revered wines of the past 40 years. This collection contains an exclusive numbered and branded Lafite presentation case and 1 x 150cl each of: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2005 -
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) The 500 Collection
More info & buy Contains five perfect scoring wines from the famous estate of Domaines Barons de Rothschild. This collection contains an exclusive numbered and branded DBR Lafite presentation case and 1 x 75cl each of: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003 Chateau L'Evangile 2009 Chateau Rieussec 2001 -
Silent Noise Nero Rose 2018, McLaren Vale Australia (Three Bottle Case)
£47.85 More info & buy Salmon pink with hints of orange hues in the glass. The nose opens up on mandarin, blood orange, ripe strawberry, lychee, and rhubarb. The palate lends itself a more creamy fruit profile with zippy acidity and an addition of some herbal notes on the palate also. This is a refreshing rose perfect for summer evenings in the garden. -
Silent Noise Nero Rose 2018, McLaren Vale Australia
£15.95 More info & buy Salmon pink with hints of orange hues in the glass. The nose opens up on mandarin, blood orange, ripe strawberry, lychee, and rhubarb. The palate lends itself a more creamy fruit profile with zippy acidity and an addition of some herbal notes on the palate also. This is a refreshing rose perfect for summer evenings in the garden. -
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Rare, Unusual and Award Winning Wine Selection
£127.70£99.95 More info & buy This delightfully unique case of wines contains treasure you won't find in supermarkets. Each case contains one 75cl bottle of: Chateau d'Agassac 2000, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc Domaine Andre Aubert "La Serine"2017, A.C. Cote-du-Rhone Ward Valley "Mt. Victoria" Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand Integer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa Pinzellada Negre 2016, D.O. Terra Alta, Spain La Xispa Seleccio 2017, D.O. Terra Alta, Spain -
Silent Noise Single Vineyard Reserve Shiraz 2014, McLaren Vale Australia
£29.95 More info & buy Dark and brooding in the glass, with purple and slight claret hues. Expressive and complex on the nose, expect to find blueberry, smoke, citrus oil, game, beetroot, vanilla and Shiraz's signature pepperiness. Balance is the key on the palate. Intense, full bodied, concentrated all whilst never seeming over encumbering. This is how Aussie Shiraz's should be made! -
Flores de Callejo, Ribera Del Duero Spain
£18.95 More info & buy Witness deep purple hues, with glints of garnet. The nose exudes pungent notes of wild flowers, morello cherries, balsamic and confectionary. The palate is muscular, perfectly paired with red meats. Expect a hint of sweet spice and violets on the finish. -
Marquise de la Tourette Hermitage by Delas 2005, A.C. Hermitage France
£55.00 More info & buy Dark and brroding in the glass with hints of brick showing the maturity. On the nose anticipate notes of smoke, rosemary, beef stock, ripe black fruits and coffee. Marching onward to the palate you will find intense, tight yet silky tannins, a hint of cigar box, cracked black pepper and a hint of balsamic. This wine is drinking exceptionally well and still has a few years left to truly shine. What a wine! -
Domaine Le Colombier Ventoux, A.C. Ventoux France
£16.95 More info & buy Ripe, rich with a tight structure. Colombier's Ventoux has notes of bramble, mint, beef stock, liquorice, red plum and some subtle sweet spice coming throughout the finish. The tannin structure is tight, with well rounded tannin and great acidity acting as a backbone to the wine. This is a wine made for food! -
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Pinzellada Negre 2016, D.O. Terra Alta (Six Bottle Case)
£65.70£53.70 More info & buy The Pinzellada Negre shows notes of juicy black fruit, cedar wood hints, a touch of smoke and liquorice. The palate is rich and intense, yet still controlled and soft with developed, soft tannins and great acidity. -
Callejo 2009, Ribera Del Duero Spain
£29.95 More info & buy The maturity of Callejo 2009 reveals itself early on with garnet hues. Notes of cedar box, tobacco, leather are prevalent with the core of dark fruit still lively as ever in the background. Elegance on the palate comes in the forms of incredibly smooth tannins, delicate acidity and an exceptional finish, abundant with minerality and tertiary flavours. -
Domaines Andre Aubert “La Serine” 2017, A.C. Cote-du-Rhone France
£11.95 More info & buy Vibrant, silky red colour in the glass. The aromatic notes consist of smoky game, ripe red berries, capsicum pepper, spice and a hint of earthy mushroom. On the palate the wine is medium bodied, rich with red fruit and a savoury edge. -
Arenile Pecorino Tierre Di Chieti IGT
£11.50 More info & buy In the glass the Pecorino is pale yellow with hints of green. The nose is fruit driven with notes of banana, lime, mango and pineapple. The palate is rounded and juicy, with a great backbone of acidity and consistent minerality throughout. A good choice for those who enjoy Viognier. -
Bodegas Tamaral Crianza 2015, Ribera Del Duero Spain
£22.00 More info & buy Deep purple to red hues are showcased in the glass. Prepare for notes ranging from rich black fruit, raspberry, strawberry, coconut, vanilla and a touch of smoke. The omplex notes lead onto the palate with a hint of spice and high yet soft tannins. This is perfect with spiced lamb dishes! -
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Los Vascos Rosé 2019, Colchagua, Chile (Six Bottle Case)
£76.50£53.70 More info & buy Los Vascos Rosé is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. The 2019 vintage witnessed very cool evenings which has provided the wines with invigorating freshness. Notes of pomegranate, orange blossom, strawberry and pickled red plum make up an interesting and enticing nose. On the palate there's a lovely balance of acidity to fruit leading to a refreshing and persistent finish. -
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Waddesdon Manor English Sparkling Wine (Three Bottle Case)
£105.00£79.95 More info & buy This attractively styled sparkling wine possesses a lovely creamy texture making it a true crowd-pleaser. The nose is pretty with a lovely balance between creamy stone fruit, green apple and toasted hazelnut. The palate is supple and perfectly balanced with an elegant texture and rich layered finish. -
Terra Sancta “Jackson’s Block” Pinot Noir 2016, Central Otago New Zealand
£35.95 More info & buy The nose is driven by perfumes of violets, fresh thyme, ripe cherry and mushroom. The elegance carries onto the palate with silky tannins and great length. This pinot noir is a true reflection of the terroir. Enjoy now or cellar for up to ten years. -
Ward Valley Mt. Victoria Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough New Zealand
£19.95 More info & buy This pinot noir gives off light ruby hues in the glass. The nose is vibrant, fruity and inviting with notes of dark plum, vanilla, cherry, earth and game. These notes carry onto the palate with a delicate mouthfeel and rounded tannins due to the oak barrel influence. -
Gran Corte Malbec, Vista Flores Argentina
£34.95 More info & buy Inky purple hues with hints of garnet. The incredible intensity on the nose houses notes of rich blueberry juice, blackcurrant, vanilla, cocoa and spice. The palate is inky and full bodied, with deliciously fine tannins and exceptional length on the finish. -
Chateau d’Agassac 2000 Cru Bourgeois, Haut Medoc, France
£39.95 More info & buy This is a perfect example of mature claret. Eloquent bouquet of blackcurrant, mint, dried tobacco leaf, mushroom, leather and cedar wood. The palate is medium bodied with incredibly delicate tannins, a surprising amount of freshness and intensity on the finish. -
Chateau Duhart-Milon 2005, Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
£155.00 More info & buy One of the finest vintages of Duhart-Milon ever produced and drinking exceptionally well. The 2005 has power and intensity that are revealed from behind curtains of elegance. The nose displays a bouquet of truffle, black olive, dark fruit, tobacco and redcurrant. Moving away from the nose and onto the palate, expect velvety tannins and crisp acidity keeping it lively. Towards the end of the palate expect hints of spice and graphite minerality. -
Petit Caro 2017, Mendoza, Argentina
£20.00 More info & buy The 2017 vintage is dominated by Malbec due to the intense heat of the vintage. The nose is rich and sweet-edged with notes of blueberry, cassis, red cherry and figs with hints of dark chocolate. The palate is lusciously textured with a long fruit-filled finish. -
Luce 2013, IGT Toscana Italy
£99.50 More info & buy Elegance in a glass! Outstandingly complex aromas varying from red cherries, raspberries, smoke, cedar, tobacco, chocolate, blossom and sweet spices. These notes are presented onto the palate in an incredibly rich and silky fashion, with fine tannins and followed by a long finish. -
Domaine de Baronarques Rouge 2016, A.C. Limoux France
£49.95 More info & buy Rich and dense, this is a powerful wine. The nose is very expressive with aromas of blackcurrant, chocolate, red berries, vanilla and sweet spices. The palate is dense and fresh with incredibly silky tannin and refined structure and superb length thanks to the concentration. -
El Senyal Blanc 2016, D.O. Terra Alta Spain
£15.95 More info & buy Pear, bananaan and apricot fruit on the nose with a touch of cream and dried pineapple. There’s a freshness to the palate and prominent mineral note that helps to add depth and tapers the oak influence provided by partial barrel maturation. -
Château d’Armailhac 2009, Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
£95.00 More info & buy The 2009 vintage was a triumphant return to form for Bordeaux. Chateau d'Armailhac capitalized on the amazing weather for their wine. On the nose expect to find some development in the forms of ripe blackcurrants, bilberry, cedar, tobacco and a hint of smokiness. The palate is still very fresh with a considerate amount of dark fruit, mocha and menthol notes. A long decant is necessary to make the most of this vintage. -
Château d’Armailhac 2005, Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
£99.50 More info & buy 2005 was a legendary year for Pauillac with hot days and cool nights, lending the wines exceptional concentration and balance. The wine opens up on graphite and leather, followed by notes of ripe blackberry, mocha, tobacco and plum after some time in the glass. The palate is medium bodied, rich and opulent with smooth tannins and a freshness that rounds off the whole experience gracefully. -
Château d’Armailhac 2000, Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
£120.00 More info & buy This Grand Cru Classe Pauillac from the exceptional vintage of 2000 is a triumph in wine-making. The 2000 shows notes of leather, stewed black fruits, cedar, cigar box, earthy mushrooms, and pencil lead. The mellow tannins on the palate give this wine the structure and elegance you would expect and so much more. Drinking exceptionally well. -
Josefina Pinol Sweet Grenache 2015, Terra Alta, Spain
£22.95 More info & buy Best served slightly chilled. The nose is abundant with enticing sweet notes of sticky figs, chocolate, mint leaf, forest fruits and liquorice. The palate is full bodied and sweet, with notes of jammy black fruits, coffee, black olive and a slight floral touch. -
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Monster Pitch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, McLaren Vale, Australia
£19.95£14.95 More info & buy Dark ruby in the glass. The aromas leap out of the glass and hit you with stewed blackberry, eucalyptus, mint, chocolate, coconut and a hint of woodiness. The palate gives you an initial tease of sweetness, great concentration with voluptuous mouth-feel from the refined tannin structure. -
Windjammer Shiraz 2014, McLaren Vale, Australia
£19.95 More info & buy Windjammer is a big and powerful Aussie shiraz. Aromas of blackberry, fleshy plum, blueberries, vanilla, along with Shiraz's trademark cracked black pepperiness. The palate is full bodied, spicy, fresh with a juicy core of fruit. -
Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2014, DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
£99.50 More info & buy Big, powerful and without a doubt one of Italy's finest wines. Expect notes of red fruit, dark berries, vanilla, kirsch, olive branch and balsamic to name a few. On the palate this is as full bodied as they come, yet the silky soft tannins give an air of control and restraint leaving the overall wine incredibly elegant. -
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Love by Léoube Rosé, AC Côtes de Provence, three bottle case
£59.85£39.95 More info & buy This 2018 vintage possesses a delicate pink colour with a bright shimmering edge. The nose is very typical of the style and region but with more emphasise on purity thanks to the organic approach. There's layers of strawberry, wild mint, white peach and orange peel on the nose with silky ripe fruit on the palate. Love by Léoube is a gorgeous rosé that pairs nicely with salads and shellfish, however there's no better summer aperitif than Léoube Rose. You'll find yourself reaching for another glass sooner than you expect. -
Two Rivers Isle of Beauty Rosé 2019, Marlborough New Zealand
£16.95 More info & buy This Mediterranean style rose is crisp, dry and exudes notes of fresh strawberries, peaches, apricots, almond and mandarin. The complexity is hard to match in this style of wine, with a saline finish and a freshness to make it all the more exciting. -
Escudo Rojo Origine 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile
£29.95 More info & buy In the glass the wine is deep ruby, expressing notes of blackcurrant, cracked pepper, strawberries, smoke, vanilla and almond. On the palate the wine is punchy with concentration yet refined with silky tannins. this is a showcase of how to make great Cabernet in Chile. -
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Amancaya 2017 (Six Bottle Case)
£107.70£79.95 More info & buy In the glass Amancaya possesses an opaque core and a purple rim. Moving onto the aromas, expect to find notes of cassis, cocoa and tobacco mingled with red cherries and figs. The palate is ripe and complex with hints of cloves, tobacco and finishes with lift, freshness and a touch of liquorice. Overall this well balanced wine is an elegant expression of the blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. -
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Cremant de Bordeaux Cuveé Royale, three bottle case
£44.85£39.95 More info & buy An enticing nose of citrus peel, salted pistachio, toast and creamy stone fruit. The palate is dry and crisp with a lovely balance of creamy fruit and vibrant acidity. This Cuvee Royale is among the finest wines Celene Bordeaux produce and makes for the perfect aperitif. -
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Mouton Cadet Reserve 2017, six bottle case
£107.70£65.70 More info & buy Classically styled with redcurrants, red cherry, bilberry and coffee bean on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with a touch of spice from the oak maturation and delicate red fruits deriving from the significant percentage of Merlot in the blend. The tannins are fine and sit firmly in the background allowing you to enjoy the supple elegant nature of this claret. -
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Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2017, six bottle case.
£131.70£59.95 More info & buy Rimapere delivers pronounced aromatics of sage, conifer, ripe lemon, passion fruit, grapefruit, pine needles and steely minerality. The palate despite being vibrant and fresh, has a rich almost weighty texture. There is wonderful purity and complexity and a long intense finish. Rimapere is a very defined Sauvignon with tremendous concentration – its a million miles from those dilute New Zealand Sauvignon’s that flood the shelves of UK supermarkets. The weight and intensity of Rimapere is likely to dominate delicate seafood dishes, so be sure to pair with a dish that has a little more intensity of flavour. Drink through 2020 -
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Baron Philippe Agneau Blanc, six bottle case
£77.70£49.95 More info & buy Agneau blanc is produced at the famous Mouton Cadet winery in Bordeaux. The aim is to maintain a low fermentation temperature to preserve the natural expressive aromatic nature of the wine. On the nose there's lemon peel, elderflower, verbena and delicate stone fruit. The palate is clean, crisp and refreshing with vibrant acidity and lots of citrus fruit with mineral notes on the finish. Just add sunshine! -
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Cremant de Bordeaux Rosé Cuveé Royale, three bottle case
£44.85£39.95 More info & buy A pretty nose of fresh cranberry, red apple, toasted brioche and salted pistachio. The palate is dry and crisp with a lovely definition of fruit and toast. The acidity is invigorating yet perfectly balanced. This Cuvee Royale is among the finest wines Celene Bordeaux produce and makes for the perfect aperitif. -
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Baron Philippe Sauvignon Blanc 2018, six bottle case
£59.70£47.70 More info & buy This Sauvignon Blanc is a great example of why the variety is so popular in the UK. There's no oak here, so the aromatic zesty fruit can shine through. After a swirl in the glass the nose releases citrus peel, jasmine, grapefruit and chives. Body and texture on the palate helps to provide a balance against the freshness of the wine. Baron Philippe Sauvignon is fresh, aromatic, crisp and very easy drinking. What more could you want for only £7.95 a bottle? -
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Aguaribay Malbec 2017, six bottle case
£95.70£59.95 More info & buy The nose offers ripe blackberry with chocolate shavings and black pepper. The palate is rich and fruit forward with bags of creamy cassis, blackberry, spice, and black tea on the finish. This approachable style of Malbec shows very well straight from the bottle with supple tannins and a juicy core of fruit. -
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Waddesdon Housekeeper’s Damson Gin Liqueur
£28.95£23.95 More info & buy This Damson Gin is produced as a sipping gin, meaning that it doesn't require a mixer or ice. It is soft and rich with a juicy core of sweet edged fruit. Serve neat and cold, or top up with Champagne to make a 'Damn Shame'. -
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Waddesdon’s No.1 Botanical Gin
£39.95£34.95 More info & buy The success of our Waddesdon Rhubarb and Damson gin inspired us to create this unique spirit, sharing the same ethos of small parcel production using estate-grown ingredients. Only 500 bottles are produced annually. This wonderful gin offers a freshness and depth, with the individual characters derived from each botanical clearly evident on the palate. We advise you serve a double measure poured directly over fresh ice cubes, then top up with good quality tonic, preferably elderflower. Serve with a squeeze of lime or slice of cucumber. -
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Foxdenton Winslow Plum Gin
£29.95£23.50 More info & buy As well as plums from our home town Winslow, Foxdenton source Opal, Jubilee & Victoria plums from Herefordshire & Shropshire to make a sweet & complex fruit gin bursting with autumnal fruit. Great as an after dinner digestif or mixed with lemonade and mint for a very British Summer Cup. -
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Foxdenton Apricot Gin
£29.95£23.50 More info & buy Isle of Wight Apricots are compounded with London Dry Gin to make a beautifully clear and crisp Apricot Gin. There are floral notes on the nose with stone fruit and honeydew on the palate. Incredibly food friendly our Apricot Gin is fantastic chilled down, neat, with a cheese board. It works particularly well with Stilton. -
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Waddesdon Pauillac 2015, by Chateau Mouton, three bottle case
£97.50£67.50 More info & buy After an hour in a decanter our Waddesdon Pauillac awakens from its slumber to reveal a nose of cassis, charred vanilla, cedar, black cherry and cedar. There's evidence of the ripeness this vintage possesses with a plump fruit-forward entry to the palate which is tapered by fine tannins and well balanced acidity. It's clearly Pauillac and true to the 'house' style - yet it's accessible and attractive now and doesn't require a decade patiently waiting in the cellar. Decant for an hour and enjoy this Pauillac with a roast beef. -
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Las Huertas (Los Vascos) Grande Reserve 2015, six bottle case
£111.00£79.00 More info & buy Many people who acquire Los Vascos Grande Reserve sadly do not get to experience it at full maturity. This is a chance to purchase an older vintage that is in a wonderful place, balancing maturity and freshness. Straight from the glass it shows a peppery earthy character then moves towards prunes and cocoa. After an hour in a decanter it is much more fruit driven with blackberry and black cherry, wrapped around tobacco, mint, leather and earthy spice. The palate is dry with fine tannins and an elegant medium bodied texture; the finish offers lots of spice and earthy maturity. This is a layered vintage that evolves beautifully over the course of the evening. Serve with a dish rich in protein. -
La Xispa Selecció 2017, Terra Alta Spain
£29.95 More info & buy It is reserved at first, then after a little aggravation in the glass it is clear that this is a special wine. It's ripe but never juicy, rich but never heavy. Clever winemaking indeed. Only 175 cases were made in 2017 and La Xispa offers balance, length and complexity well above its price point. A pre-fermentation cold soak and judicious oak management lend freshness and a beautiful balance. Blackberry, figs, coffee, mocha and toast on the nose with layers of gorgeously rich fruit with just the right amount of acidity, tannin and oak. Great stuff. -
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Baron Philippe Merlot 2018, six bottle case
£59.70£47.70 More info & buy Reliable, consistent, juicy and easy going - Baron Philippe Merlot is one of our most popular red wines for a reason. There's no oak interaction in the vinification process so this pretty wine allows the sun-soaked juicy style of fruit to come though without distraction. Black cherry, plum, blackberry and subtle spice. The palate is soft and supple and the tannins melt away with the first sip. Pop, pour and enjoy! -
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Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva 2018, three bottle case
£56.85£39.95 More info & buy Escudo Gran Reserva 2018 initially boasts a beautifully complex and rich nose with juicy black fruit. After a few minutes in the glass, the Carmenere comes through with a hint of smoke and black pepper. The perfectly balanced oak provides a toasty note of vanilla and coffee bean which wraps around a core of cassis and black cherry. The palate has great concentration and balance whilst delivering enough power to deem this wine full bodied, without being clumsy. After an hour in the decanter this wine is really impressive. Its quality will ensure it develops beautifully in the cellar for a decade to come. Enjoy with a grilled steak! -
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Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke 2018, three bottle case
£90.00£66.00 More info & buy Chateau Clarke enjoyed a warm dry summer in 2018, with the harvest being completed in perfect conditions; resulting in a fantastic vintage. Le Merle Blanc 2018 possesses a shimmering bright pale yellow colour with a complex and aromatic bouquet. It kicks off with a touch of citrus peel and jasmine then leads to lemongrass and slightly richer creamier notes from the judicious oak interaction. The palate is clean and expressive with freshness and tension balanced by richness of fruit and a delicate toasty savoury note. This is very clever wine making that brings together all the qualities you expect in a fine dry white wine. No need to cellar, serve this summer with shellfish and sunshine. -
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Baron Philippe Viognier 2018, six bottle case
£59.70£47.70 More info & buy Our best selling white wine of 2019! This reliable and characterful Viognier possesses a pretty nose of apricot, citrus and white peach mingled with a subtle floral character. The palate has rich stone fruit, alongside a subtle almond character. This vintage has weight and texture whilst remaining clean and fresh. All of the wines in this range are matured in stainless steel which enables the retention of fresh juicy fruit without the presence of oak. A crowd pleaser with true varietal character. -
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Las Huertas (Los Vascos) Grande Reserve 2015, three bottle case
£55.50£39.95 More info & buy Many people who acquire Los Vascos Grande Reserve sadly do not get to experience it at full maturity. This is a rare chance to purchase an older vintage that is in a wonderful place, balancing maturity and freshness. Straight from the glass it shows a peppery earthy character then moves towards prunes and cocoa. After an hour in a decanter it is much more fruit driven with blackberry and black cherry, wrapped around tobacco, mint, leather and earthy spice. The palate is dry with fine tannins and an elegant medium bodied texture; the finish offers lots of spice and earthy maturity. This is a layered vintage that evolves beautifully over the course of the evening. Serve with a dish rich in protein. -
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Moulin de Duhart 2016 three bottle case, A.C Pauillac
£116.85£89.85 More info & buy Beautiful dark ruby with no purple edge. The nose is fresh with red fruit, toasted spice, pencil shavings, cinnamon, warm slate and blackcurrant. The oak is well-integrated. The palate is pleasant, soft and elegant with layers of fruit and spice. The tannins remain silky smooth and round. Excellent length, very much in the classic style of Duhart’s terroir. Moulin de Duhart 2016 isn't one of those wines that shows everything it has upfront, it slowly reveals its complexity throughout the course of the evening. Classically styled and brilliant value Pauillac - two terms that aren't usually mentioned in the same sentence. -
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Château Clarke 2006, three bottle case
£119.85£89.85 More info & buy Rustic, earthy, structured and complex. Let's make no mistake about it, this vintage is built in a traditional style. If you like sweet edged new world fruit with no structure then this isn't for you. Clarke 2006 is broad and classical with juicy tannins and bags of earthy tertiary complexity. There's cedar, forest floor, iron filings, black cherry and cigar box on the nose with a dense full bodied palate that is crying out for a hearty dish. Decant for thirty minutes and enjoy with beef and mushroom pie! -
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Blason de L’Evangile 2014, six bottle case
£359.70£239.70 More info & buy Blason de L’Evangile 2014 possesses a purple edged ruby colour. The nose offers sweet baked cherry tart, black plum jam, vanilla, cocoa and toast. The palate has supple tannins with perfectly weighted acidity which helps to underpin the suave red fruit. After four years in the bottle this vintage has shaken off it's oak influence to reveal layers of gorgeously rich fruit. Blason de L'Evangile 2014 is plush and juicy and shows brilliantly after an hour in the decanter. -
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Classique 2016, six bottle case
£119.70£89.70 More info & buy This is Classique at it's best, after 16 months in French oak and a few years in the bottle this vintage is singing! A complex and smoky nose starts off with roasted coffee, cassis, black cherry and earthy spice. The palate is medium to full bodied with seamless tannins and just enough acidity to retain freshness. There's ripeness and richness on the palate, but it's not overworked or overripe, it's balanced and very well made. The wines of Rupert and Rothschild seem to get better with every passing vintage, and Classique 2016 certainly supports that theory. -
Cremant de Bordeaux Rosé Cuveé Royale
£14.95 More info & buy A pretty nose of fresh cranberry, red apple, toasted brioche and salted pistachio. The palate is dry and crisp with a lovely definition of fruit and toast. The acidity is invigorating yet perfectly balanced. This Cuvee Royale is among the finest wines Celene Bordeaux produce and makes for the perfect aperitif. -
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Love by Léoube, AC Côtes de Provence
£19.95£13.95 More info & buy This 2018 vintage possesses a delicate pink colour with a bright shimmering edge. The nose is very typical of the style and region but with more emphasise on purity thanks to the organic approach. There's layers of strawberry, wild mint, white peach and orange peel on the nose with silky ripe fruit on the palate. Love by Léoube is a gorgeous rosé that pairs nicely with salads and shellfish, however there's no better summer aperitif than Léoube Rose. You'll find yourself reaching for another glass sooner than you expect. -
Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Casablanca Chile
£12.75 More info & buy Fresh and clean and very fragrant with great complexity; gooseberry, elderflower, lime, white peach and sage on the nose. There’s lovely clean citrus fruit to balance the acidity and a good concentration of fruit on the finish. This is really fantastic Sauvignon Blanc, always consistent and delivers everything you could wish for in a vibrant crisp white wine. -
Légende Bordeaux Rouge, A.C. Bordeaux
£13.95 More info & buy Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are married with a judicious touch of French oak to deliver a supple claret with juicy fruit and gentle spice. The Légende range focuses on a gentle extraction aiming for a style that offers instant pleasure, so there's little need for extensive decanting or a lengthy cellaring. There's lots of redcurrant and raspberry notes mingled with blackcurrant and mocha on the nose followed by a plump and supple palate. -
Légende Medoc, A.C. Medoc
£19.50 More info & buy Legendé Medoc is most recent addition to the range. Vines from several vineyards across the region are nurtured by DBR Lafite's technical team. This vintage exhibits a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot of which 50% is aged in French oak - the rest in stainless steel to retain freshness and purity of fruit. The nose offers an array of black fruit, earthy toasted spice and cedar. There's a freshness and crunch to the palate which will ensure this wine cellars well, but there's also a silky plush edge which enables immediate enjoyment. -
Mouton Cadet Blanc, A.C. Bordeaux
£11.95 More info & buy Fresh, aromatic and invigorating. Sauvignon Blanc brings zip and freshness to the nose and palate with citrus peel and white flowers. Semillion adds some texture and creaminess to the blend which helps to so soften the freshness of the Sauvignon. A reliable and well made Bordeaux Blanc. -
La Pastourelle de Clerc Milon 2010, A.C. Pauillac
£65.00 More info & buy This is very in-keeping with the vintage stylistically, with dense black fruit and a structurally defined palate. Everything is a little muted until close to an hour in the decanter, then you can expect notes of mulberry, cassis, cinnamon, iron filings and toasted spice. There's layers of ripe black fruit that have absorbed the oak nicely and the finish shows warm slate and cedary spice. -
Macán Clásico 2013, D.O.C Rioja
£45.00 More info & buy Produced from 100% Tempranillo, aged for 12 months in barrel and then a further 18 months in bottle prior to release. This wonderful Rioja shows off a seductive nose of dark cherry, tobacco, vanilla, toast and dried flowers. There's a richness to the palate with defined silky tannin and dark chocolate-infused fruit and peppery finish. Drink now or cellar for a decade. -
Macán Rioja 2013, DOCa Rioja
£69.95 More info & buy After a couple of hours in the decanter this wonderful wine reveals an incredibly seductive nose. The first swirl hints a new French oak with toast, nutmeg and vanilla. Then underneath there's sweet-edged blueberry, strawberry fruit, tobacco and smoke. It's polished and exotic, and seems to meet all corners of the palate. Ready to drink but will improve. -
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Chateau Peyre Lebade 2010, A.C. Haut Medoc
£24.95£19.95 More info & buy After an hour in the decanter this wine reveals a nose of cassis, cigar box, tobacco and graphite. It's developed yet structured and will stand up nicely to some roast beef. The 2010 vintage was considered one of the greatest thanks to warm days and cool nights, and whilst Ch. Peyre Lebade 2010 shows very well now it does possess the ability to cellar for a few years. -
Blason de L’Evangile 2015, A.C. Pomerol
£49.95 More info & buy Heady and rich on the nose with caramelised cherry, mocha, dark chocolate and sweet plum sauce. This is a modern style of Pomerol, super ripe and beefy! If you are looking for elegance the 2014 vintage may be better suited to your palate. The 2015 clocks in at 15% abv and attacks the palate with layers of ripe silky fruit and lashings of sweet spicy oak. It's a great wine, but you have to enjoy modern Bordeaux to appreciate it. -
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Rare, Unusual and Award-Winning Wines
£110.00£99.00 More info & buy This delightfully unique case of wines contains treasure you won't find in supermarkets. Each case contains one 75cl bottle of; Coleccion Carigan - less than 400 cases made in 2015. A rich, broad and intense Carignan with layers of fruit and spice. Pirinoa Road Pinot Noir - 220 cases made in 2015. A complex, elegant Pinot with earthy spice and gorgeous red fruit. Two Rivers Riesling - Off dry with razor sharp acidity. Stunning and utterly gorgeous. Don't read the word 'Riesling' and be put off. You'd be making a huge mistake! Integer Chardonnay - drawing inspiration from Burgundy, this fat creamy Chardonnay is balanced and fresh. La Xispa Seleccion - This wine has it all....a wonderful rich nose with figs, coffee and cedar but the palate isn't dense or heavy it's nimble yet rich - very clever winemaking, Cote du Rhone 'La Serine' - A style that is much loved in the UK and in Paris it seems thanks to the Medal d'Or it collected last year. -
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Waddesdon Pauillac 2015, by Chateau Mouton A.C. Pauillac
£32.50£26.50 More info & buy After an hour in a decanter our Waddesdon Pauillac awakens from its slumber to reveal a nose of cassis, charred vanilla, cedar, black cherry and cedar. There's evidence of the ripeness this vintage possesses with a plump fruit-forward entry to the palate which is tapered by fine tannins and well balanced acidity. It's clearly Pauillac and true to the 'house' style - yet it's accessible and attractive now and doesn't require a decade patiently waiting in the cellar. Decant for an hour and enjoy this Pauillac with a roast beef. -
Waddesdon Pauillac & Sparkling Wine
£75.00 More info & buy Less than 3,000 bottles of Waddesdon Sparkling wine are created every year. This classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is aged for 22 months on lees which has provided the wine a fluffy creamy texture and toasty complexity. Gusbourne benefits from a warm microclimate thanks to the clay soils, this gives our Sparkling wine a rich fruit forward style that is riper stylistically compared to other estates in the south of England. Waddesdon Pauillac, a rich Cabernet based claret is created using fruit from the vineyards of Chateau Mouton Rothschild - one of the most celebrated properties in Bordeaux. This rich and exotically styled Pauillac drinks well after an hour in a decanter but has the structure and quality to warrant cellaring. A fully loaded palate of cassis, charred vanilla, cherry stone, and cedar follow a pretty nose of mineral-edged black fruit. These two fantastic wines come beautifully presented in a wooden branded Waddesdon box. -
Rimapere Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough NZ
£29.95 More info & buy Wonderfully aromatic and developed on the nose with notes of cracked black pepper, red cherry, wood smoke, earthy spice and cranberry. There's a freshness on the palate which indicates youth, yet this wine is definitely ready to drink but will evolve in the cellar. The palate is elegant and well balanced with a lovely concentration of fruit. This is only the third vintage of Pinot produced at the estate, and most definitely the best to date. -
Llumí Negre 2016, Celler Alimara, Spain
£10.95 More info & buy Produced using Syrah and Tempranillo collected from a 400m vineyard near Gandesa, Terra Alta. This beautifully crafted wine strikes a great balance between rich fruit and smoky spice. The nose is complex and enticing with notes of violets, coffee, strawberry, blackberry and cedar. The palate, whilst being broad and concentrated, is nimble and well balanced. Power and poise. A really great value wine, drink now or cellar for a few years. -
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Los Vascos gift box
£38.45£34.95 More info & buy Fresh and clean and very fragrant with great complexity; gooseberry, elderflower, lime, white peach and sage. There is sufficient fruit to balance the acidity and a good concentration of fruit on the finish. This is really fantastic Sauvignon, always consistent and delivers everything you want in a vibrant Sauvignon. Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca, Chile A vibrant ruby in the glass with a pretty nose of cassis, mint, spice and red cherry. The palate is well balanced and fresh with layers of fruit peppered with smoky spice. An incredibly consistent and well-made Cabernet Sauvignon that shows Lafite's class and elegance. Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua, Chile -
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Classic Claret gift box
£73.95£65.00 More info & buy Château Peyre-Lebade 2010 features the fruit forward characteristics specific to the Haut-Médoc appellation. This rich and developed blend of predominantly Merlot, with a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon provides toasted spice, cedar, tobacco infused black fruit wrapped around structured and well balanced tannins. Moulin de Duhart 2016, whilst being youthful, possesses impressive complexity and accessibility. The nose reveals violets, cinnamon and nutmeg, cassis and mineral notes. The palate is perfectly poised and effortless. There's no doubt this will evolve in the cellar, but it's a pleasure to drink right away. In our opinion, the best Moulin Duhart ever made. -
Borrago #47 Paloma Blend
£19.95 More info & buy With no calories, no alcohol and no sugar you would be forgiven for expecting a bland non-descript drink. But thankfully you'd be very wrong indeed. Somehow, magic we suspect, Borrago delivers layers of spice, citrus and smoky peppery notes. You can enjoy this interesting drink without guilt and wake up the next day feeling fresh and without a fuzzy head. One small piece of advice, pour sparingly - 20cl for a glass is adequate such is the intensity of flavour. Bravo to the team at Borrago! -
Waddesdon Manor English Sparkling Wine
£35.00 More info & buy This attractively styled sparkling wine possesses a lovely creamy texture making it a true crowd-pleaser. The nose is pretty with a lovely balance between creamy stone fruit, green apple and toasted hazelnut. The palate is supple and perfectly balanced with an elegant texture and rich layered finish. -
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Mas Andes Merlot 2017 Six Bottle Case, Central Valley Chile
£53.70£49.50 More info & buy This is Chilean Merlot in its purest form: plump, rich, silky and guilty of possessing copious amounts of ripe black fruits. This vintage spent a short period of maturation in stainless steel vats, with the idea of preserving all the juicy fruit this warm valley of Chile has to provide. The nose hints at black cherry and bilberry, with layers of silky blackberry on the palate underpinned by ripe tannins. This is a definite crowd-pleaser! This case contains 6 x 75cl bottles of Mas Andes Merlot 2017. -
Mas Andes Merlot 2017, Central Valley Chile
£8.95 More info & buy This is Chilean Merlot in its purest form: plump, rich, silky and guilty of possessing copious amounts of ripe black fruits. This vintage spent a short period of maturation in stainless steel vats, with the idea of preserving all the juicy fruit this warm valley of Chile has to provide. The nose hints at black cherry and bilberry, with layers of silky blackberry on the palate underpinned by ripe tannins. This is a definite crowd-pleaser! -
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Lucente 2015, IGT Toscana Italy
£29.95£24.95 More info & buy After gently resting in French oak barriques for twelve months, this beautiful vintage of Lucente has summoned a beautiful nose of dark cherry, cocoa, fleshy blackcurrants, and toasted vanilla. The palate feels very self assured with a polished finish. There's a deep juicy core of fruit which is tapered by fine tannins, and a sense of freshness derived from perfectly balanced acidity. -
Aguaribay Malbec, Vista Flores Argentina
£15.95 More info & buy The nose offers ripe blackberry with chocolate shavings and black pepper. The palate is rich and fruit forward with bags of creamy cassis, blackberry, spice, and black tea on the finish. This approachable style of Malbec shows very well straight from the bottle with supple tannins and a juicy core of fruit. -
Château Léoube Rosé 2018, A.O.C Cote de Provence
£19.95 More info & buy Hand harvesting, gentle extraction and astute wine-making have resulted in a wine of stunning clarity, with a beautifully complex nose. After a light swirl the wine reveals notes of watermelon, mint, dried herbs, gentle mineral notes and red berries. The palate is harmonious and complete with perfectly weighed acidity and layers of fruit. The purity and elegance on the finish leaves you wanting more! -
Morgon 2017, Cote du Py Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Savoye
£29.95 More info & buy This vintage shows off a light ruby red with a vibrant shimmer. After a few minutes in the glass expect notes of raspberry, red berries, strawberry and subtle spice. There's a freshness and energy to the palate that leave you wanting another sip. Cranberry, mineral notes and sour cherry lead to a lengthy spice -focused finish. Despite this wine drinking very well now there is sufficient quality to ensure further ageing. -
Chateau Clarke 2009, A.C. Listrac Medoc
£39.95 More info & buy The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux will go down in history for its superlative quality. Chateau Clarke, like many Chateaux, performed well in 2009 and this vintage is drinking very well. Chateau Clarke 2009 possesses a rich nose of black cherry, iron filings, earthy spice, coffee, toasted vanilla, and cigar box. The palate is weighty and rich with a classic tannic structure and vibrant acidity. It is strongly advised that this vintage is served with a dish rich in protein, and that it has been decanted for at least three hours. Drink now to 2022. -
Chateau Clarke 2015 Magnum, A.C. Listrac Medoc
£75.00 More info & buy The 2015 vintage in Bordeaux was of great quality. Chateau Clarke, like many Chateaux, performed well in 2015 and this format will need some cellaring to show it's best. The nose possesses a inky black cherry, cigar box, pure cassis, chocolate and vanilla shavings. The palate is ripe and concentrated with a classic tannic structure and vibrant acidity. This format will drink well until 2035. -
Blason de L’Evangile 2014, A.C. Pomerol
£59.95 More info & buy Blason de L’Evangile 2014 possesses a purple edged ruby colour. The nose offers sweet baked cherry tart, black plum jam, vanilla, cocoa and toast. The palate has supple tannins with perfectly weighted acidity which helps to underpin the suave red fruit. After four years in the bottle this vintage has shaken off it’s oak influence to reveal layers of gorgeously rich fruit. Blason de L’Evangile 2014 is plush and juicy and shows brilliantly after an hour in the decanter. -
Vieux Telegraphe ‘La Crau’ 2009, A.C. Châteauneuf-du-Pape
£69.95 More info & buy On the nose there's beautifully warm and rich fruit laced with spice and earthy notes. After aeration, a core of black cherry appears with peripheral notes of dried leather, dark chocolate, and strawberry. The palate, as one would expect with quality CNP, delivers abundant rich black fruit, with plenty of spice and silky tannin. This vintage possesses plenty of power and weight, and although accessible now, it does certainly have the quality to warrant further cellaring. Treat this wine correctly; decant for two hours, serve with a rich venison dish, and you will be thoroughly rewarded. -
Château d’Aussières 2016, A.C Corbières
£27.95 More info & buy A deep almost opaque ruby in the glass. Then on the nose there's the warm Mediterranean influence providing garrigue herbs, smoky black fruit, freshly crushed black peppercorns, pine sap and eucalyptus. The palate has bags of black fruits and a spicy smoky finish. There's nothing angular or abrasive at all, the finish is silky and rich with good length and lovely freshness which is typical of the vintage. -
Baron Henri 2013, A.C Médoc
£22.95 More info & buy Baron Henri 2013 offers cassis, toasty spice, blackberry and a touch of smoke. The palate is firm and classically styled, with well-structured tannins, lightly styled fruit and subtle spice. This wine needs half an hour in a decanter to reveal its full character. Baron Henri delivers a lighter style of claret with crunchy red fruit that can be enjoyed without food. -
Waddesdon Champagne Magnum Brut NV
£62.50 More info & buy This Champagne possesses a pretty aroma of subtle honey, candied citrus, and brioche. The balance of zippy acidity to fruit is perfect, creating a vibrant, fresh palate with a lovely delicately toasted finish. Asides from being visually impressive, this Champagne drinks exceptionally well from the magnum and suffices Christmas celebrations perfectly. -
Viognier, Pays d’Oc IGP
£9.95 More info & buy Our best selling white wine of 2019! This reliable and characterful Viognier possesses a pretty nose of apricot, citrus and white peach mingled with a subtle floral character. The palate has rich stone fruit, alongside a subtle almond character. This vintage has weight and texture whilst remaining clean and fresh. All of the wines in this range are matured in stainless steel which enables the retention of fresh juicy fruit without the presence of oak. A crowd pleaser with true varietal character. -
Viognier & Syrah Giftcase
£29.95 More info & buy Viognier Pays d'Oc: This wine has a lovely nose of delicate white peach mingled with a defined floral and almond character. Syrah Pays d'Oc: This wine is fairly powerful and rich, with an abundance of dark cherry fruit accompanied by subtle black pepper. -
Syrah, Pays d’Oc IGP
£9.95 More info & buy This wine is fairly powerful and rich, but well balanced and not overpowering. The abundance of dark fruit is accompanied by subtle black pepper. The finish is fresh and ripe. This particular wine is widely acknowledged as being the best red wine in this varietal range. The Baron Phillipe de Rothschild pays d'Oc varoetal range produces wines that are best consumed within a few years of vintage. All of the wines are matured in stainless steel which enables the retention of fresh juicy fruit without the presence of oak. -
Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d’Oc IGP
£9.95 More info & buy This Sauvignon displays the classic style we all know and love. The nose is fresh and direct, with citrus fruits, fresh cut lime, grapefruit and green peppers. The palate possesses fresh acidity and crisp citrus fruits, alongside melon and lychees. The finish is crisp and lengthy. This refreshing Sauvignon deserves a chicken salad, and some sunshine. -
Sancerre Domaine des Grande Pierrieres, A.C Sancerre
£22.50 More info & buy This vintage offers a wonderful array of fresh citrus fruit; grapefruit and lemon, stony mineral notes and fresh cut herbs. The palate, whilst displaying the classic acidity and minerality of Sancerre, offers a rounded succulent mouth feel that adds to the character of this wine. Pair with shellfish for the ultimate summer lunchtime wine. -
Rothschild Rosé Champagne Brut NV, Reims Champagne
£65.00 More info & buy Lovely strawberry fruits on the nose with a whiff of rose petal and raspberry with toasted almonds and brioche. The palate is silky and the mousse is beautifully elegant and fine. This is truly wonderful Champagne and has the quality to evolve over the next few years. This Champagne is the result of a collaboration between all three branches of the Rothschild wine producing family; Domaines Barons de Rothschild, Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Baron Edmond de Rothschild. This is the first time they have all collaborated on one project. -
Rothschild Champagne Brut NV, Reims, Champagne
£47.50 More info & buy This Champagne has brilliant flavour intensity and a rich toasty fruit character. There are rich baked apple fruits, and roasted hazelnut complexity. The strict selection process and use of only the purest juice enables a Champagne of prestige cuvee quality. -
Rothschild Champagne Blanc de Blanc NV, Reims Champagne
£65.00 More info & buy This impressive Champagne is made solely from Chardonnay grapes. The nose reveals a creamy note of lemon meringue, white peach and blanched almonds. The palate is so soft and the mousse so fine and creamy. There's a natural richness of creamy Chardonnay that is evident and a fleshy full bodied finish. This is the most elegant of the three Rothschild Champagnes. This Champagne is the result of a collaboration between all three branches of the Rothschild families; Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), Baron Phillippe de Rothschild (Mouton) and Baron Edmond de Rothschild. The resulting Blanc de Blanc Champagne provide a gorgeous fluffy mouth feel with creamy white fruit. -
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Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand
£21.95£9.95 More info & buy Rimapere delivers pronounced aromatics of sage, conifer, ripe lemon, passion fruit, grapefruit, pine needles and steely minerality. The palate despite being vibrant and fresh, has a rich almost weighty texture. There is wonderful purity and complexity and a long intense finish. Rimapere is a very defined Sauvignon with tremendous concentration - its a million miles from those dilute New Zealand Sauvignon's that flood the shelves of UK supermarkets. The weight and intensity of Rimapere is likely to dominate delicate seafood dishes, so be sure to pair with a dish that has a little more intensity of flavour. Drink through 2020. -
‘R’ de Rieussec 2018, Bordeaux Blanc Sec
£29.95 More info & buy An almost equal blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon provides a nose of grapefruit and lime peel, then after a few minutes the Sémillon takes the lead role boasting notes of white peach and toasty hazelnut. The palate is bone dry but has a wonderful ripeness of fruit and a creamy mouth filling texture. There's a hint of vanilla and oak spice on the finish which is beautifully balanced. 'R' de Rieussec is still only made in relatively small quantities and expresses the richness of Sauternes without the residual sugar. -
Poças Colheita Port 1995, Oporto Portugal
£39.95 More info & buy Pocas 1995 Colheita possesses an enticing bouquet of dried fruit, caramelised walnuts, vanilla and roasted hazelnut. The palate possesses endless layers of complexity and a long intense finish. This port doesn’t contain the simplistic core of primary fruit you find in a ruby port - instead it offers layer upon layer of wonderful complexity, and a finish that refuses to end! Serve lightly chilled. This port pairs wonderfully with walnuts and stilton. -
Pauillac Special Reserve 2016, A.C. Pauillac
£32.95 More info & buy The 2016 harvest brought together all the key ingredients for a fabulous vintage. DBR Lafite have produced a rich yet precise Pauillac, similar in style to the 1990 vintage. Lafite rarely does exuberance, true to form the aroma needs coaxing from the glass. After a few minutes there's cool blackberry coulis, warm slate, fresh tobacco, cedar, violets and graphite. The palate is compact and concentrated with fine tannins. You can feel the quality, but it is slightly reserved in the mid-palate. Whilst it offers very enjoyable drinking you can't help feel its best days lay ahead. It is very 'Lafite' in style and typical of the vintage. Patience will be rewarded. -
Mouton Cadet Reserve St Emilion 2015, A.C Saint Emilion
£22.95 More info & buy Typical of merlot, there's a lovely opulent cherry and raspberry character on the nose. The finish offers up the charming richness of St Emilion that we has made the appellation so famous. After an hour in a decanter this vintage possesses a silky, elegant character with notes of cherry, plums, tobacco and liquorice. This fruit forward vintage lends itself to a variety of dishes due to its soft juicy texture. -
Mouton Cadet Reserve Sauternes, A.C Sauternes
£25.95 More info & buy A lemon gold colour with a concentrated nose of honey, gingerbread and beeswax mingled with fresher notes of acacia and lime blossom providing great complexity. Dense on the palate, with body and weight. There's a delicate floral note and a richer character of toasted mango. The complex finish reflects a generous vintage. -
Mouton Cadet Reserve Graves Rouge, A.C Graves
£19.95 More info & buy This wine provides aromas of redcurrant, mixed berries, game, and leather. The fruits on the palate are very rich and warming, while notes of spices, cocoa and mocha enables a fair degree of complexity. This wine expresses true Bordeaux character at a very reasonable price point. -
Mouton Cadet Reserve Graves Blanc 2016, A.C Graves
£18.95 More info & buy This blend of semillon, sauvignon and muscadelle has a pale golden colour. The nose opens with notes of candied lemons and white peach. A round and fruity palate reveals subtle stony minerality which is typical of the appellation. This beautiful Graves blanc possesses a wonderful balance between rich citrus fruit, subtle oak integration and perfectly weighted acidity. -
Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP
£9.95 More info & buy This wine possesses a rich fruity nose with classic merlot characteristics of plum and cherry. The palate has an abundance of soft, juicy fruit. On the palate it is clean and fresh, with a good weight of fruit. This wine is ready to drink now and offers great drinking in its youth. -
Los Vascos Rosé, Colchagua, Chile
£12.75 More info & buy Los Vascos Rosé is a blend of 90% Cabernet and 10% Syrah. The nose delivers juicy strawberry, raspberry, and red plums. There a lovely balance of acidity to fruit which provides a refreshing quality. The finish is persistent with a lovely depth of fruit. This rosé is fairly full bodied with impressive intensity. -
Los Vascos Le Dix 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile
£42.95 More info & buy The nose offers rich oak derived spice; vanilla and toast. After a few minutes in the glass a core of ripe and pure fruit takes shape. Think cool blueberry, ripe blackcurrant, and black cherry compote. Then there's a whiff of mint and liquorice. In the mouth its rich and coating with generous ripe fruit and plenty of spice - In fact the 2015 vintage of Los Vascos Le Dix feels altogether spicier and more complex than past vintages with peripheral aromas of saffron, nutmeg and cumin. This vintages shows well after an hour in the decanter - although further cellaring will benefit the wine. -
Los Vascos Carmenère Grande Reserve 2017, Colchagua Valley, Chile
£18.50 More info & buy Some examples of Carmenere can be overtly smoky and spicy, and the fruit sits somewhere in the background. Although this is a perfect example of what this grape variety can achieve and brings together lashings of ripe black fruit peppered with complex spices. On the nose there's an initial notes of blueberry coulis, leading to black cherry, pepper, black olive, smoked paprika and bay leaf. The palate is seamless and rich with a beautifully elegant structure and supple tannin. There's masses of black fruit and chocolate and truffles towards the finish. Take a bow the team at Los Vascos, this is brilliant stuff! -
Los Vascos Grande Reserve 2017, Colchagua, Chile
£18.50 More info & buy The colour is an intense ruby, with aromas of black cherry, cassis, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, cedar and spices. Later, the nose develops into ripe black fruit such as mulberry and cherry with a note of blackcurrant. In the mouth, it is rich, round and fleshy. The tannins are silky and elegant and the wine has impressive length with a pleasant peppery and liquorice finish. -
Les Granges 2014, AC Haut Médoc
£18.50 More info & buy The nose reveals youthful redcurrants, red cherry, with a subtle touch of oak. On the palate this vintage is medium bodied and fresh, with plenty of crunchy red fruit and a fresh vibrant finish. Les Granges displays considerable elegance and can be enjoyed without food. -
Légende Blanc 2018, A.C Bordeaux
£13.95 More info & buy Fresh and aromatic, the nose offers pronounced citrus fruit, white peach, passion fruit and delicate minerality. The palate is dry with lovely crisp fruit and a mineral focused finish. This classic Bordeaux Blanc blend provides refreshing acidity, derived from the Sauvignon, which helps to cut the peachy honeyed character of the Semillon. This is great value dry white Bordeaux, drink this summer with a range of light summery dishes. -
Le Merle Blanc de Chateau Clarke 2017, A.C. Bordeaux
£28.95 More info & buy The 2017 vintage is fresh and invigorating with abundant floral and citrus peel. The palate has wonderful purity and zippy acidity. There's a lovely balance between citrus fruit, herbaceous characters and flinty mineral notes. -
Integer Syrah Mourvedre Carignan, Stellenbosch South Africa
£15.95 More info & buy The nose is packed full of smoky red fruit, generous freshly cracked peppercorns with a distinct earthy note. In the mouth it's rounded and full bodied with an array of spicy, smoky fruit. This rustic earthy style of wine compares to the southern appellations of the Rhone valley. Waddesdon is the only retailer with access to this wine in the UK. -
Gran Malbec 2015, Flechas de Los Andes, Argentina
£23.95 More info & buy This is an inky and incredibly intense Malbec, characters which are evident on both the palate and nose. After aeration the nose reveals notes of blackberry liqueur, roasted coffee, vanilla, crushed flowers and minerals. The tannins are sweet yet fairly prominent, so it is advised that you give this wine an hour or two in a decanter and serve with a protein rich dish. The fruit on the palate is incredibly dense and concentrated. This is serious Malbec that demands your attention, and one that should grace the dinner table - certainly not the lunch table! -
Fonseca LBV 2014 Unfiltered Port, Oporto Portugal
£18.50 More info & buy The nose is very fruity with notes of black cherry jam, spices and eucalyptus. The palate is luscious and full with generous black fruits and roasted spice. The finish is fresh and well balanced with great length and ripeness throughout. -
Fonseca Crusted Port, bottled in 2015, Oporto Portugal
£22.00 More info & buy The port is matured for a short time in barrel and then rested in the bottle for three years prior to release. During this period the sediment, which is always unfiltered, forms a crust in the bottle. Therefore giving you a "vintage character" without a vintage price tag. The complexity and layers of flavours are truly stunning. The rich characters of sweet blueberry and raisin are followed by subtle eucalyptus notes and a marzipan finish. Due to the youthfulness of this Port, decanting will indeed help develop flavours, but it is not vital as a 'crust' has yet to form. -
Fonseca 2011 Vintage Port, Oporto Portugal
£99.50 More info & buy Fonseca 2011 is surprisingly accessible now, but given a few decades and this vintage will undoubtedly evolve into a classic. The style and build of 2011 has drawn comparisons with the legendary 1963 vintage. Its remarkable compact, dense and rich with suave tannins and the most amazing mouthfeel. The finish boasts licorice, black cherry jam, marzipan, rich plum sauce and dark chocolate. Fonseca 2011 is polished and so refined. Patience is required, and patience will indeed be rewarded. -
Fonseca 2011 Vintage Port Magnum, Oporto Portugal
£175.00 More info & buy Fonseca 2011 is surprisingly accessible now, but given a few decades and this vintage will undoubtedly evolve into a classic. The style and build of 2011 has drawn comparisons with the legendary 1963 vintage. It is dense and rich, with suave tannins and the most amazing mouthfeel. The finish boasts licorice, black cherry jam, rich plum sauce, marzipan and dark chocolate. Fonseca 2011 is polished and so refined. Patience is required, and patience will indeed be rewarded. This format will outlive anyone alive today! -
Escudo Rojo Syrah, Maipo Valley, Chile
£15.95 More info & buy This wine has wonderful intensity, sweet concentrated black cherry, menthol and black pepper. Full bodied and rich. The tannins are beautifully extracted and despite being quite grippy there is an avalanche of juicy black fruit that holds the tannin very well. The power and intensity of this wine dictates that it is best after an hour in a decanter and served with a hearty dish. -
Escudo Rojo Chardonnay, Casablanca, Chile
£16.95 More info & buy The nose is so complex with notes of ripe pineapple, peach, toasty vanilla and mango. The palate is dry with great acidity and a wonderful texture. The oak is present on the palate, but it is beautifully balanced against the fruit. This is a wonderful wine and has good ageing potential too. -
Escudo Rojo Carmenere, Rapel Valley, Chile
£16.95 More info & buy The nose screams smoky spice, coffee, roasted spice and ripe blackberry. The palate is rounded and densely concentrated. This wine has such a defined character it guarantees to divide opinion, but for those who appreciate Carmenère this is a real treat! -
Escudo Rojo Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile
£16.95 More info & buy The nose lends cassis, ripe red cherry, tobacco and liquorice. The palate is full bodied and intense. The tannins are fine and well balanced. There’s an explosion of black cherry, cassis and toasted spice on the finish. This wine drinks well after an hour in a decanter, and has the intensity to develop well in the bottle over the next few years. -
Emetior Shiraz 2004, McLaren Vale Australia
£45.00 More info & buy This wine is colossal, it’s an absolute monster. The nose, after a few minutes in the glass, boasts black cherry jam, dark chocolate, violets, blueberry compote, vanilla, liquorice, coconut and smoky prune. The complexity on the nose follows through to the palate. The texture is rich, the intensity almost inky. It’s fully evolved and drinking like a dream. Don’t get me wrong, if you like a delicate understated wine this is not for you. However, for all those that like a wine with clout Emetior 2004 cannot be overlooked! This vintage will hold for a few years, but why wait when its drinking so well. -
Derthona Timorasso 2011, Colli Tortonesi, Italy
£29.95 More info & buy The nose provides notes of lime, apricot, peach, savoury biscuits, and a subtle nutty character. The acidity and concentration of fruit will enable this wine to develop beautifully over the next decade. What a truly remarkable wine, purity, power, complexity and elegance all combined. We are the only retail shop in the UK to stock this wine. -
Classique 2016, Rupert & Rothschild, Western Cape, South Africa
£19.95 More info & buy Tasting notes This is the first vintage to include Cabernet Franc in the blend, which lifts the texture making for a more elegant wine, although Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon still dominate the assemblage. This is Classique at it’s best and after 16 months in French oak and a few years in the bottle this vintage is singing! A complex and smoky nose starts off with roasted coffee, cassis, black cherry and earthy spice. The palate is medium to full bodied with seamless tannins and just enough acidity to retain freshness. There’s ripeness and richness on the palate, but it’s not overworked or overripe, it’s balanced and very well made. The wines of Rupert and Rothschild seem to get better with every passing vintage, and Classique 2016 certainly supports that theory. -
Château Peyre-Lebade 2015, A.C Haut-Médoc
£22.50 More info & buy Classic Merlot on the nose; red cherry, blackberry and plum. Micro-oxygenation occurs in the barrel which enables the wine to reveal an array of mature spices; cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. The palate is medium bodied with fresh red fruits, supple tannins and gentle acidity. This wine benefits from a short period in a decanter. -
Château des Laurets 2015, A.C Puisseguin St Emilion
£23.95 More info & buy Chocolate shavings, tobacco, red cherry and spicy plum on the nose. There's a whiff of vanilla and a trace of new oak with mocha and spice, although this is more about the concentration of ripe fruit and a rich approachable style. The 2015 vintage of Chateau Les Laurets is certainly the best vintage since the wonderful 2010, and although this wine drinks very well after aeration it does possess the quality to warrant further cellaring. -
Château d’Armailhac 2008, Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
£99.50 More info & buy Château d’Armailhac 2008 offers elegance with nicely weighed acidity and fine tannins. The nose requires an hour in the decanter to awaken, after this brief decanting period there's aromas of blackberry, charcoal, toast, peppercorns and earthy notes. There's lot of classic Pauillac character on show all built around a delicate almost feminine frame. This vintage is drinking well now, and will cellar for another decade or so. -
Caro 2016, Mendoza Argentina
£42.95 More info & buy After an hour in a decanter the nose offers cassis, blueberry, cocoa and tobacco The palate is much more delicate and elegant compared to historical vintages. There's ripe yet restrained fruit with layers of sweet spice and smoke. Caro is seamless and well balanced with the most enticing array of complexity. The 2016 vintage is much lighter in alcohol than the 2014 or 2015 vintages, and offers a more accessible style. Despite this, Caro 2016 will develop well over the next decade in the cellar. -
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d’Oc IGP
£9.95 More info & buy This wine has a rich nose of ripe blackcurrants and black cherry. The palate is full bodied yet soft and very easy going. Blackberry fruits linger on the palate, whilst soft tannin enable a sense of easy drinking. This Cabernet Sauvignon is uncomplicated, and makes for the perfect pop and pour. -
Blason d’Aussieres 2016, A.C Corbieres
£15.95 More info & buy Blason d'Aussieres offers warm black fruit, roasted spice, garrigue herbs and subtle black pepper. The palate displays the spiciness of Syrah with concentrated fruit and a liquorice finish. The tannins are silky and elegant. This wine serves up the classic spicy fruit with a lovely sense of freshness throughout. -
Baronne Charlotte 2016, AC Graves
£20.95 More info & buy The fruit on the nose is toasty and pronounced with a clear mineral note, typical of the appellation. The palate manages to balance freshness of fruit, toasty oak and a mineral vibrancy. The finish is toasty and mineral focused, and right towards the end a spicy complexity appears. This vintage is elegant and offers fantastic immediate drinking. -
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Baroness Nadine 2017, Western Cape, South Africa
£26.95£23.95 More info & buy This vintage offers ripe tropical fruits, fresh citrus notes, roasted hazelnut, macadamia, and citrus blossom . This is a wonderful wine with a core of ripe tropical fruit all held together by a luxurious yet well- judged streak of rich oak. Baroness Nadine is crafted in a different style compared to a few years back - the style is much more in keeping with fashion, and subsequently the use of new French oak has been toned down. Baroness Nadine 2017 is considered the best vintage produced at Rupert and Rothschild Vignerons, balancing racy acidity and creamy well balanced oak. -
Baron Nathaniel 2014, A.C Pauillac
£32.50 More info & buy The nose offers ripe blackberry and toasty spice with a touch of minerality. This vintage is Cabernet Sauvignon based, which lends a firm backbone, quality tannins, and a core of blackberry fruit. This wine is surprisingly accessible now and drinking well, but will improve with a year in the bottle. -
Baron Edmond 2015, Western Cape, South Africa
£37.95 More info & buy The nose builds to reveal richly concentrated, but not jammy fruit, with wild berries, mineral notes, lightly toasted spice and dried herbs. In the mouth this wine seems to effortlessly reach all corners of the palate without being overbearing. The core of fruit has absorbed the oak derived spice imparted over a 22 month maturation period, lending a finish of exceptional length with gentle sweet spice. -
Baron Carl 2015, A.C St Emilion
£24.95 More info & buy The nose delivers fresh aromas of red berry and spice. The tannins are refined with a soft and supple mouth feel. This fleshy wine offers classic cherry and redcurrant fruits on the palate with a touch of well-balanced oak - lending vanilla and cocoa notes. Although ready to drink now, this wine will continue to develop over the next five years. -
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Barbaresco Vie Erte 2009, DOCG Barbaresco, Italy
£47.50£35.00 More info & buy The palate is well defined with fine tannins and vibrant acidity. The nose reveals the majestic aromatic profile of Nebbiolo; ripe red berries, tar, tea leaves, crushed flowers, tobacco and earthy spice. This wine is perfectly drinkable now, but has the potential to improve over the next decade. Barbaresco requires food due to the defined tannic structure. Paired with game, cured meats or hard cheese this wine is an absolute pleasure to drink. -
Aussières Rouge, Pays d’Oc IGP
£11.95 More info & buy The nose opens up with notes of raspberry, cherry and black pepper. The palate is soft and supple with juicy mediterranean fruit dominating, with a touch of spice towards the finish. This is a soft, easy drinking wine. It is well balanced and plump - and represents great value for money. -
Aruma 2018, Mendoza, Argentina
£15.95 More info & buy Malbec is all the rage in the UK, and has been for a few years. The grape variety flourishes in Mendoza, and it would be fair to say it produces the best results on the planet. As with any grape, the careful hand of the producer means everything, and let’s be clear no-one knows Malbec better than the Catena family, and DBR Lafite are among the finest wine producers on the planet. It’s no surprise then that this fruit-filled, elegant Malbec delivers consistency and quality with every sip. The nose hints at violets, plum and cocoa and the palate is silky and juicy with layers of ripe black fruit. -
Apaltagua Grial Carmenere 2015, Colchagua, Chile
£39.95 More info & buy This vintage of Apaltagua Grial is still a baby, the nose boasts a masculine profile of smoky blackberry, freshly chopped mint, intertwined with toast, tobacco, mulberry, toasted spice and vanilla. There's smoky fruit towards the finish with suave tannins and perfectly balanced acidity. This is juicy and multi-layered, and despite the sheer power there's a degree of elegance too. Apaltagua Grial 2015 picked up a gold medal at Decanters world of wine awards. Only 550 cases of this brilliant wine were produced in 2015 -
Apaltagua Colección Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2016, San Antonio, Chile
£17.95 More info & buy With a pale ruby-red colour, Colección Pinot Noir has pronounced aromas of wild fruits, cinnamon, white pepper, cranberry and a touch of smoke from the French oak. The texture is rich yet elegant with layers of pepper and cranberry fruit and a leathery spice driven finish. Colección Pinot Noir 2016 has a medium bodied feel, yet the intensity of flavour is certainly pronounced - which is a sign of great winemaking. -
Apaltagua Colección Blanc Limited Edition 2016, San Antonio, Chile
£17.95 More info & buy Only 4,500 bottles of this limited edition blend were produced. The grapes are collected from a single vineyard north of Casablanca, which is one of the coolest regions in Chile. This cool climate enables a slow accumulation of sugars, the extended ripening period provides the potential for incredible complexity in the resulting wines. Coleccion blanc offers a dazzlingly nose of lime blossom, apricots, and mineral notes. The texture on the palate is tremendous; rich, waxy and weighty with piercing acidity that cleans the palate beautifully. Waddesdon has complete UK exclusivity on this wine. -
Apaltagua Colección Limited Edition Carignan 2015, Maule Valley, Chile
£17.95 More info & buy The Carignan grapes are collected from a single vineyard in the Maule valley. This region is bathed in warm sunshine and thus enables the Carignan to ripen perfectly. The nose offers generous notes of black cherry, liquorice, tar, menthol and wild berries. The palate is incredibly rich and concentrated with fine tannins and a long intense finish. The vines that produce this wine are no less than 100 years old, which is key in providing such astonishing depth and intensity. For all those who had the pleasure of tasting the 2013 Coleccion Carignan, this vintage is even more intense and powerful. Waddesdon has complete UK exclusivity on this wine. -
Amancaya 2017, Mendoza, Argentina
£17.95 More info & buy In the glass Amancaya possesses an opaque core and a purple rim. Moving onto the aromas, expect to find notes of cassis, cocoa and tobacco mingled with red cherries and figs. The palate is ripe and complex with hints of cloves, tobacco and finishes with lift, freshness and a touch of liquorice. Overall this well balanced wine is an elegant expression of the blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. -
Aile d’Argent 2013, A.C Bordeaux
£135.00 More info & buy Aile d'Argent 2013 possesses a deep golden yellow with a wonderful nose of grilled pineapple, peach, citrus rind, lightly toasted hazelnut and sweet spice. On the palate the oak provides a richness of texture, almost creamy but with a nice nip of acidity. There's a grapefruit like freshness wrapped up with ripe stone fruit and a hint of minerality. This is fabulous, and will continue to improve for at least six years. The blend always consists of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, although in some vintages Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle will play a part. The wine spends its maturation period in new and old oak which provides a wonderful richness and complexity.
