france
Bin No. preceeds wine
RED
938 COTES DU RHONE. AC DOMAINE BERTHET-RAYNE. 2005/06
A very fine dark red wine with a fruity nose reminiscent of ripe fruit and
pear and strawberry jam. The tannins blend well with a smooth palate, which
has a finish of spices and vanilla.
Per Bottle £5.65 Per Case £67.80
938A Per Half Bottle £3.35 Per Case (24) £80.40
041 CHATEAU DE DOMAZAN. COTES DU RHONE. AC. 2006/07. Chauderac
A mixture of traditional grape varieties produces this dark luminous wine with
fine structure and a confident finish. Quite delicious and very consistent.
Per Bottle £5.65 Per Case £67.80
041A Per Half Bottle £3.35 Per Case (24) £80.40
780 DOMAINE BERTHET-RAYNE. COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES PRESTIGE.
CAIRANNE. A.C. 2005/06. CASTEL MIREIO. (Gold medal Paris 2003)
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. An intense red wine with purplish-blue
tinges, and is redolent of both game and plants. Elegant, powerful and generous
with a long finish, exhibiting the characteristics of some of the finest Chateauneuf
du Pape wines. A remarkable wine, which will develop its great qualities for
many years to come.
Per Bottle £9.75 Per Case £117.00
545 DOMAINE LA SOUMADE. COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES. RASTEAU. AC. 2003/04.
This unfiltered wine is truly outstanding. Warm and full bodied with a very delicate
nose and brilliant red colour.
Per Bottle £9.75 Per Case £117.00
939 DOMAINE BERTHET-RAYNE. CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE. AC. TRADITION 2005/06
An impressive quasi-modern style with deep colour, evidence of oak casking and
a full body. There are concentrated notes of black cherries, and there is a good
balance between the wood and fruit.
Per Bottle £12.15 Per Case £145.80
940 DOMAINE BERTHET-RAYNE. CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE. A C. 2005/06.
VIELLE EN FUTS DU CHENE.
Serious juice that enchants with its peppery, liquorice and plum complexity.
The succulent red fruit maintains elegance, and there is a fresh balance to the
ripe flavours and generous sweet oak aromas.
Per Bottle £13.25 Per Case £159.00
953 CUVEE CADIAC. CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE. AC. 2004/05.
CHRISTIAN BERTHET-RAYNE.
A blockbuster red that is like an iron fist in a velvet glove. Magnificent serious
wine in a seductive presentation. Concentrated black fruits and hints of mineral,
chocolate, toast, and with a smoky complexity. Never heavy, just balanced
Per Bottle £19.50 Per Case £234.00
171 CROZES HERMITAGE. AC. LES EPICES. 2005/06. Mommessin.
Fresh aromas of red fruits and dried apricots with a slightly spicy edge. Full
bodied Shiraz with soft tannins that leave a delicious warm feeling on the palate.
Per Bottle £9.40 Per Case £112.80
047 GIGONDAS. AC. DOMAINE LA ROUBINE. 2005/06. Eric Ughetto.
Purple colour, bouquet of woodland plants followed by a smooth taste of fruit,
truffles and vanilla. Now drinking well and has excellent cellaring potential.
Per Bottle £9.95 Per Case £119.40
546 ST JOSEPH VIEILLES VIGNES. AC. 1998/01. B. Faurie
One of the Rhone classics with very limited availability. Elegant and refined
with subtle aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant and pepper.
Per Bottle £15.95 Per Case £191.40
152 COTE ROTIE. AC. 2000/01. Philippe Faury
100% Syrah. Deep purple colour, powerful nose of spicy black cherries. Firm palate
of refined fruits. A wine with an approachable character.
Per Bottle £25.70 Per Case £308.40
506 HERMITAGE. AC. Cuvee Greffieux and Cuvee Meal. 1990/97. Bernard Faurie.
Limited quantities from his 1.7 hectares
Per Bottle £25.95 Per Case £311.40
ROSE
467 TAVEL ROSE. AC. PRIEUR DE MONTEZARGUES. 2006/07. L.Allauzen.
Rich, smooth, and gorgeous to quaff and to accompany food. A sign at the village
of Tavel says “Tavel-the finest Rose in France”. This certainly is
one of them.
Per Bottle £9.25 Per Case £111.00
WHITE
779 DOMAINE BERTHET-RAYNE. COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES PRESTIGE.
CAIRANNE AC. 2005/06. CASTEL MIREIO
Produced from all eight of the recognised regional grape varieties, each individually
fermented in small barriques. A brilliant wine with golden hues. The nose is
intensely floral and fruity and complex with reminders of almonds and saffron.
In the mouth, the wine is strong but full of elegance. A multitude of flavours
fill the palate with tastes of dried apricots and almonds.
Per Bottle £9.75 Per Case £117.00
023 DOMAINE DU VIEUX TELEGRAPHE. CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BLANC.
AC. 1999/00. Henri Brunier
Much sought after intense and complex wine with good ageing characteristics.
Regrettably supplies are limited
Per Bottle £23.20 Per Case £278.40
378 CONDRIEU. AC. DOMAINE DE PHILIPPE FAURY 2005/06.
This delicious, honeyed and exquisitely fruity wine made from 100% Viognier grapes.
An unusual and exceptional wine
Per Bottle £22.50 Per Case £270.00
Winelist updated July 2008