Pommard Les Petits Noizons 2003 Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy, France A silky rich Pommard from the super-ripe 2003 vintage and a renowned producer. Named after a walnut orchard, Petits Noizons is a tiny 1.1 hectare parcel on a steep east-facing slope. It's been organic since 2000 and produces a rich Pommard that's full of cherry fruit and dark chocolate tannins.... More
Pommard 1er Cru Les Jarollières 2001 Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, Burgundy, France A smooth and rich burgundy made from low-yielding Pinot Noir vines dating back as far as 1925. It's a soft and well-balanced wine with a spicy bouquet highlighted by well-integrated oak and subtle berry flavours. The wine is certified organic as no pesticides are sprayed and only organic fertilis... More
Pommard Premier Cru Les Pezerolles 2003 Domaine A-F Gros, Burgundy, France Elegant and complex Pinot Noir from this top estate in Pommard. Lovely intense nose of blueberry and cassis followed by ripe dark cherry fruit on the palate. Long, concentrated finish and the perfect partner to a chicken coq au vin. Can be enjoyed now but will continue to improve with another 2 y... More
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1998 Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy, France Mature red Grand Cru Burgundy made from Pinot Noir in Gevrey-Chambertin. Sublime, mature Grand Cru Burgundy with silky tannins, light berry fruit notes, and a hint of earthiness and game. Enjoy now with mature Burgundian cheese or a wild mushroom risotto.... More
Domaine Petit Château Chardonnay 2004 Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France, Loire, France An ideal wine to match with prawns or grilled fish or soft French cheeses. Pale green straw. Lightly oaky, bready, with ripe melon fruit on the nose. Clean, elegant but obvious Chardonnay character coming through on the palate, with a creamy mouthfeel and a lightly oaky finish.... More
Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2004 Domaine Fèvre, Burgundy, France Explosive 2004 Grand Cru Chablis showing Chardonnay at its best. From one of Chablis higher vineyard sites comes this fantastic Grand Cru Chablis. With explosive lime fruit, long lingering length, and depth from ageing in old oak this wine has excellent ageing potential. Enjoy from 2008.... More
Domaine de la Croix de Chaintres 2005 Saumur Champigny, Loire, France A superb medium bodied Loire red made from Cabernet Franc. This wine brilliantly shows the classical vegetal notes of Cabernet Franc coupled with rich raspberry and cherry flavours. The perfect partner with cold meats such as salami and cured hams.... More
Chorey-lès-Beaune 2004 Domaine Pascal Maillard, Burgundy, France A spicy, medium bodied Pinot Noir from the Côte d'Or. Try with duck. A welcome return to our list. Chorey-lès-Beaune is a lesser-known appellation just to the north of Beaune in the Côte d'Or. In the right hands, it produces wonderfully soft and spicy Pinot Noir.... More
Corbieres Domaine de la Perrière 2005, South of France This is a great young wine from the superb 2004 vintage. It has more body than most of its peers at this price and as such will accompany quite a wide range of foods, from red meat dishes to barbecues and soups.... More
