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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
£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. Coleccion Pinot Noir - Less than 450 cases made in 2016. A incredibly complex nose ranging from leather to cherry with a silky palate. 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. -
Waddesdon Pauillac 2015, by Chateau Mouton A.C. Pauillac
£32.50 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. -
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Légende Rouge Magnum 2016, A.C Bordeaux 150cl
£49.95£39.95 More info & buy 2016 marks an incredible vintage for Bordeaux, reminiscent stylistically of the legendary 1990 vintage. There's plenty of ripe fruit on the nose, leaning towards redcurrant, raspberry and blackberry - lending an indication that Merlot makes a considerable contribution here. The palate is juicy yet well balanced with all the right components in all the right places. Elegance and freshness on the finish. Superb from the magnum. Drink or hold for a few years. -
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! -
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Waddesdon Manor Sparkling Wine
£35.00£29.95 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. -
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Mas Andes Merlot 2017 Six Bottle Case, Central valley Chile
£53.70£49.95 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! 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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Waddesdon’s No.1 Botanical Gin
£39.95£34.95 More info & buy The Waddesdon Estate possesses a multitude of botanicals, fruits, and vegetables that inspire the culinary mind. When you consider this, coupled with the fact that a Gin revolution is in full swing, we thought it was the perfect time to create our own unique distilled gin. From May to August we collected elderflower, cucumber and thyme from several parcels across the estate. This unique blend of botanicals were preserved, and then extracted by Foxdenton estate ready for distillation and bottling in early October. 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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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
£14.95 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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Château Léoube Rosé 2017, A.O.C Cote de Provence
£19.95£17.95 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! -
Housekeeper’s Rhubarb Gin
£28.95 More info & buy This delicious Rhubarb Gin starts fairly sweet with a voluptuous palate then in cuts a warming wave of alcohol which tapers the sweetness, leading to a rich intense finish. This versatile Gin can be served neat and cold. Although we feel it is best served with ginger beer; pour a double measure over ice, top up with ginger beer and add a squeeze of lime for the ultimate summer drink. Alternatively you can top up a single measure with prosecco. -
Rioja Vega Tempranillo Blanco 2015, D.O. Rioja
£17.95 More info & buy Only 6,850 bottles of this limited edition wine were produced in 2015. This vintage has been fermented in French oak barrels which imparts a gorgeously toasty profile to the wine. On the nose, after a few minutes in the glass, you can expect to enjoy the aromas of roasted almonds, ripe peach, cashew, toast, and citrus infused vanilla. The palate, whilst possessing rich stone fruit and toasty spice, lends vibrant acidity which enables a sense of freshness. This wine is perfectly balanced, complex and almost too easy to drink. -
Morgon 2014, Cote du Py Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Savoye
£19.95 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 a firm backbone of tannin with perfectly weighted acidity which helps to underpin the suave red cherry fruit. This is a fairly intense vintage of Blason that requires a dish rich in protein, however the fruit is fairly primary and will certainly benefit from a year in the cellar. Decant and enjoy with roast beef. -
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. -
Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carmenere 2014, Colchagua Chile
£12.95 More info & buy Gran Envero 2014 possesses an beautifully enticing colour; a deep almost opaque ruby with a purple rim. The nose leaps from the glass offering ripe blackberries, vanilla, tobacco, spice and sweet smoke. In the mouth this vintage seems to reach all corners of the palate effortlessly - there's beautifully sweet tannin that helps to taper the juicy rich mouth feel. The finish reveals a balance of smoke, spice and fruit. This immensely concentrated wine is incredibly impressive, and is even more of a pleasure to drink when paired with roast rib of beef. -
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 This wine has a lovely nose of delicate white peach mingled with a defined floral character. The palate has rich stone fruit, alongside a subtle almond character whilst remaining clean and fresh. When young, this wine possesses a vibrant zesty floral character and becomes slightly more nutty and rounded with age. This particular 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. -
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. -
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, A.C. Touraine
£12.50 More info & buy This classically styled Touraine Sauvignon possesses pronounced aromas of freshly squeezed lemon, steely mineral notes and faint gooseberry. As you would expect with good quality Touraine, the palate is incredibly fresh with piercing acidity and impressive purity. Serve with goats cheese. -
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. -
Rully 1er Cru ‘ Les Margotes’ 2014 Domaine Breliere
£23.95 More info & buy This is stunning value, and everything you could wish for in rich creamy white Burgundy. The nose begins with a little cream and butter, then there's a hint of hazelnut which leads to ripe citrus and mineral notes. The palate is rich and fat with a nice nip acidity and perfectly balanced oak integration. White Burgundy can indeed cost the earth, but this example delivers true quality and affordability. -
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. -
Rimapere 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand
£21.95 More info & buy Rimapere 2016 delivers pronounced aromatics of 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 decent finish with crisp floral notes. 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 Rimpere is likely to dominate delicate seafood dishes, so be sure to pair with a dish that has a little more intensity of flavour. -
Poças Colheita Port 1995, Oporto Portugal
£35.00 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 2015, A.C. Pauillac
£32.95 More info & buy The vintage balances the intensity of Cabernet sauvignon and juiciness of merlot quite brilliantly. The nose starts with spicy red fruit, then after a few minutes in the the glass layers spicy oak, cassis and vanilla emerge. All the aromas follow on from the nose to palate with charming bright fruit, ripe and approachable tannins and a spicy finish. The purity and poise, characters typical of the 2015 vintage, are evident on the nose and palate. Typical of the vintage and very 'Lafite' in style! -
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. -
Meursault ‘Les Narvaux’ 2010, Domaine Jean-Marie Bouzereau, A.C Meursault Jeroboam 3L
£225.00 More info & buy This vintage, whilst displaying the classic opulence and texture of Meursault, boasts a prominent racy edge - not to dissimilar from a Grand Cru Chablis. There's a core of buttery orchard fruit, laced with stony mineral notes and a racy lime like finish. This wine, although drinking now holds all the necessary ingredients to warrant another decade in the bottle. The balance of creamy fruit and racy mineral notes is just fabulous. The texture and complexity this vintage possesses is incredible - decant for twenty minutes and serve with turbot in a beurre blanc. -
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. -
Mapu Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile
£12.00 More info & buy This wine displays ruby red colour with aromas of ripe blackcurrants and spice. Generous berry fruits and a touch of mint on the palate. The tannins are soft and the acidity fairly low, making this an attractive wine on its own. A Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon should be soft and supple, with intense, rich fruits, and this is no exception. -
Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca, Chile
£12.75 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 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 Grande Reserve 2016, 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 2016, A.C. Bordeaux
£22.00 More info & buy The 2016 vintage marks a big step in quality for Le Merle Blanc, this vintage, apart from being fantastic is one of the first vintages to include Sauvignon Gris in the blend - which adds a rich texture to the palate. An explosion of aromas jump from the glass to reveal freshly squeezed grapefruit, white flowers and citrus peel. The palate has wonderful purity, zippy acidity, and a lovely clean yet soft mouth feel. The finish boasts plenty of citrus fruit and classic stony minerality. A little over 1,000 cases of this wonderful wine are produced annually. -
Integer Syrah Mourvedre Carignan 2014/16 Stellenbosch South Africa
£14.95 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 2013, 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 with a tar-like edge. This is serious Malbec that demands your attention, and one that should grace the dinner table - certainly not the lunch table! -
Fonseca LBV 2011 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! -
Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port, Oporto Portugal
£95.00 More info & buy The 1985 vintage was a terrific vintage for Fonseca and it is currently in the stage of showing generous ripe fruit and lovely tertiary spice and earthy maturity. The reveals roasted plums, caramel hazelnuts, cinnamon, rich fruitcake and leathery spice. In the mouth it's rich and palate-coating, yet graceful and almost restrained. This wonderful port will march on for another decade with ease. Careful decanting is advised. -
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 This blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc provides a wonderful nose red fruit, cranberry, cedar, and a hint of dark chocolate and toasted oak. The palate is seamless and elegant with a beautiful degree of ripeness, a touch of smoky oak and a spicy anise and herbal finish. Classique provides excellent value for money and if cellared correctly develops well in the bottle too. -
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 Mouton Rothschild 2009, 1er Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
£895.00 More info & buy This Mouton is monolithic! Its super rich, polished and incredibly complex. The nose serves up a treat of roasted coffee, mint, blackberry jam, toasted oak, liquorice and violets. All those wonderful complexities leave the nose and re-appear on the palate. It's muscular, and concentrated beyond belief, but supple and somehow approachable. This wine needs a decade to evolve, buts there's a genuine chance this may be one of the finest Mouton's ever made. -
Château Malmaison 2009, AC Moulis-en-Médoc
£18.95 More info & buy A deep almost opaque ruby colours lends a hint towards the intensity this wine possesses. After a few hours in the decanter this vintage serves up a wonderful nose of super ripe blackcurrant, black cherry and vanilla toast. The palate is dense and rich with firm tannins and juicy black fruit. There's a lovely balance of oak and fruit on the finish and the classic intensity you expect from the 2009 vintage. Drink now and through 2020. -
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
£69.50 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. -
Callejo 2009, DOC Ribera del Duero
£25.95 More info & buy The nose boasts incredible intensity offering toasted spice, tobacco laced blackcurrant, roasted vanilla and oregano. The palate is suave and richly concentrated with wonderfully ripe fruit and generous toasty spice. The finish is relentless with a wonderful integration of alcohol, fruit and oak derived spice. Callejo 2009 is still very youthful, and despite it showing well after aeration, its most promising years are yet to come. -
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. -
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Bosco Agostino Barolo 2008, DOCG Barolo Italy
£45.00£35.00 More info & buy The palate is wonderfully intense, with trademark acidity and tannin. This wine drinks well after several hours in a decanter, but the best of this is yet to come. The finish reveals layers of fruit and toasted earthy spice. This wine requires a dish that is protein rich to soften the tannins. We are the only retail shop in England to stock this wine. -
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. -
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Baron’Arques 2009, A.C Limoux
£39.95£34.95 More info & buy This is a very intense vintage with an intoxicating nose of cedar, blackcurrant, eucalyptus, coffee and dark chocolate. There's plenty of body and weight but the palate is soft and smooth throughout. The fruit is still really juicy, with lots of potential for the future. This vintage offers a less rustic and more polished style compared to past vintages. The blend is Merlot rich, with smaller proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Malbec. -
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. -
Barbaresco Vie Erte 2009, DOCG Barbaresco, Italy
£47.50 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. -
Barbaresco Casetta 2004, DOCG Barbaresco, Italy
£22.95 More info & buy Barbaresco; known as the Queen of Italian wine is made exclusively from the beguiling Nebbiolo grape. The nose offers violets, wild berries, tar and tea leaf with hint of walnut. The palate is evolved with a rich luxurious mouthfeel, fine grippy tannins and a long intense finish. Nebbiolo often needs many years in the bottle to show its full colours, and after almost ten years in the bottle this Barbaresco displays great complexity and elegance. -
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 2017, Mendoza, Argentina
£15.95 More info & buy This vintage is full bodied and rich, which is typical of Argentinian Malbec. The yield for 2015 was much smaller than previous vintages, and thus lends bags of concentrated black fruit and subtle chocolate notes. The palate is soft and plump with black cherry and plum notes and a little pepper on the finish. There's no oak in sight, so the classic juicy style of warm climate Malbec can sing loud and proud. -
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Apaltagua Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Chile
£23.95£19.95 More info & buy Maturation occurs in 100% new French oak for 18 months which contributes to a wonderful nose of cherry, vanilla, toasted spices, dark chocolate and tobacco. The palate is beautifully built combining intensity, structure and rich fruit. After aeration this vintages drinks well, but there's sufficient quality to govern a decade of further cellaring. Astute winemaking is evident, as ripeness and purity of fruit gives way to a dusty almost old world finish. -
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 2015, 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 Amancaya possesses an opaque core and a purple rim. The nose screams Malbec with juicy black fruit, a twist of vanilla and chocolaty spice underneath. The palate is rich and full with a liquorice intensity and a spicy finish. Amancaya is as wonderful as it is reliable: a great wine! -
Aile d’Argent 2013, A.C Bordeaux
£85.00 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.
