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VINS DE PAYS

The growth in the popularity of Vins de Pays has been spectacular. The potential to produce full flavoured and exciting wines has been realised through the use of modern winemaking techniques, vineyard management and the use of a full range of new and old grape varieties. Many are of the New World style, and they offer exceptional value.

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WHITE
411 SAUVIGNON BLANC. CHATEAU SELECTION. 2006/07. VDP DU JARDIN DE LA FRANCE
Dry, lively, fresh and aromatic with a vegetal nose. Thirst quenching with lingering flavours.
Per Bottle £4.35 Per Case £52.20

057 VIN DE PAYS DE COTES DE GASCOGNE. 2006/07. DOMAINE DE MONLUC.
Full flavoured aromatic wine produced and bottled at the historic Chateau Monluc in Gascony. Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Gros Manseng are the principal grape varieties in this fresh exciting wine.
Per Bottle £4.60 Per Case £55.20

662 VIN DE PAYS DES COTES DE GASCOGNE. GROS MANSENG. Moelleux.
2002/03. Domaine de Monluc
Small over-ripe grapes rich in flavour are harvested in November. The wine is fresh, lively and rich in aromas. Golden yellow in colour, the wine is fine and elegant with a nose of honey and ripe peaches. Supple in the mouth, sweet and luscious, but with clean acidity. Serve as an aperitif, with foie gras or with dessert.
Per Bottle £5.50 Per Case £66.00

131 CHARDONNAY NID D’ABEILLES. VIN DE PAYS D’OC. 2006/07. Mommessin
The wine exhibits exuberant aromas of citrus fruits, almonds and hazelnuts together with the floral scents of vanilla and acacia. It has a lovely golden robe fringed with green.
Per Bottle £4.80 Per Case £57.60

692 VIOGNIER. VIN DE PAYS D’OC. 2005/06. Mommessin
Fine and elegant, exhibiting peach aromas, the wine is very fresh and fruity. The grapes are grown in the Rhone valley near Saint Joseph, and are hand picked.
Per Bottle £5.00 Per Case £60.00

544 VIN DE PAYS D’HAUTERIVE. VIOGNIER. CHATEAU LA BASTIDE. 2006/07.
The lush, honeyed apricot fruit is balanced with good acidity. A medium style, with excellent concentration and real finesse. Wonderful with food or for everyday drinking.
Per Bottle £6.35 Per Case £76.20

125 LES TERRASSES. VDP DE L’ARDECHE. GRENACHE BLANC/SAUVIGNON. 2006/07
Vignerons Ardechois. There is a fresh bouquet of white flowers and lemon cake. Very easy drinking with intensely rich flavours
Per Bottle £3.99 Per Case £47.88

ROSE
693 GRENACHE ROSE. CAPRICE D'HORTENSE. 2006/07. VIN DE PAYS D’OC.
Light pink in colour, it is extremely fruity, with predominate fragrances of small red fruits, raspberries and redcurrants. It is supple and refreshing on the palate.
Per Bottle £4.80 Per Case £57.60

RED
412 MERLOT. CHATEAU SELECTION. 2006/07. VIN DE PAYS D’OC.
The Merlot produces a delicious fruity wine with lots of body. Firm, yet soft tannins make this a rich, mouth filling wine, which is well rounded for easy drinking.
Per Bottle £4.35 Per Case £52.20

132 SYRAH BATON DE REGLISSE. VIN DE PAYS D’OC. 2006/07. Mommessin
Beautiful deep Syrah (Shiraz) colour. An intense bouquet of blackberries with hints of bilberry. On the palate it is fresh, supple and fruity with a hint of liquorice.
Per Bottle £4.80 Per Case £57.60

124 LES TERRASSES. VDP DE L’ARDECHE. GRENACHE/MERLOT. 2006/07
Vignerons Ardechois. Soft and ripe red fruits with a touch of black pepper spice, and a long smooth finish.
Per Bottle £3.99 Per Case £47.88

Winelist updated July 2008

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