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| Jean-Marc Bernhard, “Bouquet de Printemps”, Pinot Blanc, 2004 |
8.95 |
| The leaf structure, clusters and berries so resemble Chardonnay that there are many vineyards in Europe where plantings of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay are intermingled. Whether you suspect this is an imposter or not, what’s not in question is the sheer orange blossom and citrus fruity fun of this wine . Banish Pinot Grey – start a fashion for Pinot White today! |
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| Jean-Marc Bernhard, Alsace Riesling, Vielles Vignes, 2005 |
11.00
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| From 40 year old deeply rooted vines this is an impressive pale green young Riesling, showing a spicy, intense nose, a concentrated ripe apple palate and well integrated acidity, giving a good well balanced and long finish. |
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| Jean-Marc Bernhard, Pinot Gris, Cuvee Particuliere, 2006 |
11.50 |
Pinot Gris grows in many countries under many different names. In Germany it is Rulander; in the Loire Malvoisie. In the UK it is familiar as the Italian Pinot Grigio, which thanks to over-cropping and early harvesting is often mass produced into a neutral, rather bland style. But it is in Alsace where it is revered as a noble grape and reveals its full glory. This ever-so-slightly off dry cuvee from Jean Marc Bernhard is yet more proof that he is a great young winemaker (32) arriving at the height of his powers. Once more he has created a wine which masterfully balances acidity with intensity of fruit. Delicate notes of apples and pears on the nose belie the layers of ripe tropical fruit in the mouth. To freshen everything up there is crisp mouthwatering acidity and a long honeyed finish. |
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| Trimbach, Gewurztraminer, 2003 (half 2002 / full bottle) |
6.80 / 12.60 |
| From the legendary producer of the world’s finest Riesling, aromatic notes of lychee fruits and spices come to the fore in this well made wine. Good accompaniment to fragrant and spicy Thai food. We prefer the combination of smoked cheeses and Gewurz. Wine Report 2006 voted this No.1 Best Value Alsace Wine. |
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| Grand Cru, Florimont, Gewurztraminer, JM Bernhard, 2004 |
17.00 |
Fermented in large wooden foudres this wine demonstrates the heights to which Gewurztraminer can aspire. Steely gold, the nose extends into complex herbal and tangerine notes which exude quality and this is reflected on the elegant but full coconut-flavoured palate. |
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| Grand Cru, Wineck Schlossberg, Riesling, JM Bernhard, 2006 |
17.00 |
| This small Haut-Rhin estate of 9 ha. boasts holdings in four Grands Crus The height of this vineyard at 380m and the granite bedrock account for this wine’s steely vivacity. The bedrock is crumbly in texture allowing the roots to descend to a depth of 5-6m. This is an excellent fine quality young Riesling that can also benefit from ageing. Presently, it shows very long and persistent spicy citrus flavours, well incorporated acidity, and great richness on the palate. |
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| Grand Cru, Furstentum, Pinot Gris, JM Bernhard, 2006 |
17.00 |
| Nestling at the heart of the valley of Kaysersberg and sheltered from the winds, is the Furstentum hillside. Facing south-south-east, this site has the capacity to make exceptional wine with ageing potential. Jean Marc Bernhard is our favourite small producer here, and yet again has created a wine which masterfully balances acidity with intensity of fruit character. You’d have to have a very hard heart not to fall in love with this fabulous wine. |
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Clos Windsbuhl, Zind Humbrecht, Pinot Gris, 2003 |
27.50 |
| Minerals, smoky apricots, and white peaches are to be found in this silky-textured, medium to full-bodied, broad and intensely flavourful wine. Olivier Humbrecht has devoloped an "indice" scale which appears on the label of each bottle. This indice ranks from 1 to 5 the perceptible sweetness of the wines. He classes this as level 1 - being in his words “totally dry “. In a very nice way, we’d beg to differ… |
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| Clos St. Hune, Trimbach, 2001 |
75.00 |
| Universally acknowledged as one of the best Rieslings in the world and from a fantastic vintage to boot, this wine is truly labyrinthine in its flavour profile. Bready and mineral notes with smoke and spice on the nose. A challenging palate: bone dry with high acidity, it shows lime and mineral notes, with huge extract and concentration. This is Riesling in sublime expression, and possibly the only noble grape variety where you can taste the best in the world for under £80. If you try only one before you die, make it this one… |
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