france
Bin No. preceeds wine
RED
FR-938. Cotes du Rhone. AC. Domaine Berthet-Rayne. 2009/10.
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 £6.60 Per Case £79.20
FR-938A. Per Half Bottle £3.90 Per Case (24) £93.60
FR-041. Cotes du Rhone. AC. Chateau de Domazan. 2009/10. 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 £6.60 Per Case £79.20
FR-041A. Per Half Bottle £3.90 Per Case (24) £93.60
FR-780. Cairanne. Cotes du Rhone Villages. AC. Domaine Berthet-Rayne. 2006/07.
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.
Per Bottle £11.25 Per Case £135.00
FR-545. Rasteau. Cotes du Rhone Villages. AC. Domaine La Soumade. 2007/08.
This unfiltered wine is truly outstanding. Warm and full bodied with a very delicate nose and brilliant red colour.
Per Bottle £10.95 Per Case £131.40
FR-939. Chateauneuf du Pape. AC. Tradition. Domaine Berthet-Rayne. 2007/08.
An impressive quasi-modern style with deep colour, evidence of oak casking and a full body. There is a good balance between the wood and concentrated notes of black cherries and fruits.
Per Bottle £14.20 Per Case £170.40
FR-940. Chateauneuf du Pape. A C. Domaine Berthet-Rayne. 2004/06/07. Oak aged.
Serious juice that enchants with its peppery, liquorice and plum complexity. Succulent red fruit maintains elegance; there is a fresh balance of ripe flavours and generous sweet oak aromas.
Per Bottle £15.60 Per Case £187.20
FR-953. Chateauneuf du Pape. AC. Cuvee Cadiac. 2006. 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 £23.20 Per Case £278.40
FR-171. Crozes Hermitage. AC. Les Epices. 2006/07. 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 £10.95 Per Case £131.40
FR-047. Gigondas. AC. Domaine La Roubine. 2007/08. 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 £12.35 Per Case £148.20
FR-546. St Joseph. AC. La Gloriette. Vieilles Vignes. 1997/98. B. Faurie.
One of the Rhone classics with very limited availability. Elegant and refined with subtle aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant and pepper.
Per Bottle £16.50 Per Case £198.00
FR-152. Cote Rotie. AC. 2006. 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 £28.50 Per Case £342.00
FR-506. Hermitage. AC. 2007/08. Bernard Faurie.
Limited quantities from his 1.7 Greffieux hectares
Per Bottle £35.00 Per Case £420.00
ROSE
FR-467. Tavel Rose. AC. Prieur de Montezargues. 2009/10. 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 £10.95 Per Case £131.40
WHITE
FR-779. Cairanne. Cotes du Rhone Villages. AC. Domaine Berthet-Rayne. 2007/08.
Produced from all eight of the recognized regional grape varieties, individually fermented in small barriques. A brilliant wine with golden hues. The nose is intensely floral, fruity and complex with scents of flowers and saffron. Elegant with tastes of dried apricots and almonds.
Per Bottle £11.25 Per Case £135.00
FR-023. Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. AC. Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe. 1999/00. Brunier.
Much sought after intense and complex wine with good ageing characteristics. Regrettably supplies are limited
Per Bottle £29.90 Per Case £358.80
FR-378. Condrieu. AC. Domaine de Philippe Faury. 2007/08.
This delicious, honeyed and exquisitely fruity wine made from 100% Viognier grapes. An unusual and exceptional wine
Per Bottle £25.95 Per Case £311.40
Winelist updated June 2011