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RED BORDEAUX
FR-130. Chateau Cazeau. Bordeaux. AC. 2006/08. Cazeau et Perey.
There is an intense nose of macerated fruit aromas with a note of minty freshness. It is round and supple in the mouth with good balance and a long finish. Mature and distinguished.
Per Bottle £5.95 Per Case £71.40
FR-130A. Per Half Bottle £3.60 Per Case (24) £86.40
FR-992. Chateau Peuy Saincrit Montalon. Bordeaux Superieur. AC. 2006. Germain-Saincrit.
Blackberry and cherry aromas produce a structured, Merlot dominated, complex wine. There is a rich persistence and pleasing aftertaste of soft tannins.
Per Bottle £7.95 Per Case £95.40
BLAYE & BOURG
FR-144. Chateau Marquet La Paillerie. 1er Cotes de Blaye. AC. 2006. Mauvillain.
Aromas of red fruits, cherries and prune .The palate is supple and charming with soft tannins, and is well balanced and structured. It is elegant and distinctive with good aging potential.
Per Bottle £5.95 Per Case £71.40
FR-993. Chateau Peyredoulle Maine Criquau. 1er Cotes de Blaye. AC. 2003/05. Germain.
Very complex on the nose with hints of vanilla, soft fruits, tobacco and leather. In the mouth there is an explosion of stewed fruits, with a final persistence.
Per Bottle £8.95 Per Case £107.40
MEDOC
FR-135. Chateau Haut Blaignan. Medoc. AC. Cru Artisan. 2006. Brochard Cahier.
An intense nose with hints of oak, cinnamon and spice. Full bodied with fine tannins and a good length on the palate.
Per Bottle £7.95 Per Case £95.40
FR-136. Chateau Aney D’Arnaussan. Haut Medoc. AC. 2006.
Well balanced with a rich, silky, elegant, and oaky palate. Opulent and fruit driven, yet powerful and refined.
Per Bottle £8.80 Per Case £105.60
ST. EMILION
FR-151. Chateau Roches Guitard. Montagne Saint-Emilion. AC. 2003. P.Courty.
There are aromas of cooked fruits, cherry and spices. Plentiful and full bodied with deep tannins. A powerful yet rich wine, influenced by judicious use of oak.
Per Bottle £7.95 Per Case £95.40
FR-150. Chateau des Seglady. Saint-Emilion. AC.2007. Daniele Sierra.
An intense nose of ripe fruits. In the mouth it is round and supple with fine, well resolved tannins
Per Bottle £8.90 Per Case £106.80
FR-137. Chateau Haut-Plantey. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. AC. 2004. Boutet.
This aromatic wine has a complex nose of crystallized fruit and spices. Elegant, plump and round, it is supple in the mouth, and an outstanding example of this appellation.
Per Bottle £13.75 Per Case £165.00
FR-823. Chateau Cardinal-Villemaurine. Saint Emilion Grand Cru. AC. 2005/06. J F Carille.
A classy, well coloured wine with a complex nose of roasted almonds and cocoa, and a rich, full palate. Ripe fruit, excellent balance and an aromatic finish
Per Bottle £16.50 Per Case £198.00
POMEROL
FR-142. Chateau des Capucins. Lalande de Pomerol. AC. 2007/08. Guignard Freres.
Intense ruby colour with aromas of spice, cherries and kirsch. It is complex, round and well balanced, producing a full, rich and pleasing wine.
Per Bottle £8.50 Per Case £102.00
GRAVES
FR-182. Chateau Millet. Les Domains de La Mette. Graves. AC. 2006.
This is considered one of the best vineyards in the Graves, always maintaining high levels of quality, and keeping to the finest traditions of wine making. Complex aromas and soft tannins lead to an elegant style.
Per Bottle £7.85 Per Case £94.20
PAUILLAC
FR-134. Carruades de Lafite-Rothschild. Pauillac. A.C. 1998.
The second wine of Chateau Lafite. Premier Grand Cru Classe 1855.
Per Bottle £POA Per Case £POA
FR-194. Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild. Pauillac. AC. 1990.
Typically concentrated Pauillac. A Fourth growth property. Grand Cru Classe 1855. A powerful, purposeful wine with a long-term future.
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FR-267. Chateau Lynch Bages. Pauillac. AC. 1999.
5th Cru Classe. “Poor mans Latour” ... not such a bad thing to drink as much of this as any first growth. Complex, rich, supple with good fruit and vanilla.
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SAINT JULIEN
FR-370. Chateau Gloria. Saint Julien. AC. 2000.
Cru Bourgeoise. A distinguished noble wine with an exuberant character. Big earthy flavours combine with good ripe classic cassis fruit. Great value.
Per Bottle £POA Per Case £POA
FR-268. Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou. Saint Julien. AC. 1999.
2nd Cru Classe. Suave and sophisticated, beautiful Saint Julien. The length of this wine is breathtaking, and is both legendary and inimitable; from an exceptional year.
Per Bottle £POA Per Case £POA
MARGAUX
FR-250. Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux. Margaux. AC. 1996.
Second label of Chateau Margaux. Very limited quantities.
Per Bottle £POA Per Case £POA
SAINT ESTÈPHE
FR-793. Chateau Haut-Beauséjour. Cru Bourgeois. Saint Estèphe. AC. 2004/06.
Fruity with a hint of oak. The wine is elegant and charming with a long finish. Now drinking exceptionally well.
Per Bottle £17.95 Per Case £215.40
Winelist updated June 2010