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| Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Vielles Vignes, Chateau La Noe, 2006 |
6.95 |
| This scintillating Muscadet comes from a tiny 1.5 hectare vineyard planted with 55 year old vines. The intensity and liveliness of flavours that have been conjured from the humble Melon de Bourgogne grape will astonish you; a million miles away from the bland version served up by Supermarkets. Coming from the quality heart of the region, ageing on its lees has added levels of citrussy spice to the rich pineapple and melon flavours, which are finished with an almost salty tang. |
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| Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine de la Rablais, Antoine Simoneau, 2007 |
8.25 |
The Simoneau family have made wine on this Loire estate since 1790, when in the aftermath of the French Revolution they managed to reclaim a single hectare from the authorities. Since then each generation has increased the size and quality of the property until it now covers 55ha of gently rolling hills, rising up from the banks of the river Cher. The improvement continues with techniques such as green harvesting (removing tiny, immature grapes inducing the vine to put all its energy into developing the remaining grapes); and harvesting at dawn or dusk, when it is coolest, to preserve the delicate flavours and aromas of the Sauvignon grape. The result is a wine intriguingly balanced between an Old and New world style. It has the lighter bodied elegance so typical of a Touraine Sauvignon, refreshingly matched with the vibrant gooseberry fruit more often associated with the New World. |
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| Pouilly Fume, Les Chailloux, Jean Claude Chatelain, 2006 |
11.90 |
| Robert Parker says of these wines “Chatelain has given me enormous pleasure over the years with his excellent Pouilly-Fumes!” Renowned for their classy and individual wines, the Chatelain family has been making wine here since the 1600s. Intense notes of honeysuckle, gunflint, grapefruit and apricots, burst from the glass. Underpinned by minerality and held together by mouthwatering acidity. Ideal match with Goats cheese and tomato based or vegetarian foods of all kinds. |
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| Sancerre, Jean-Max Roger, Cuvee CM, 2006 (half 2005, full bottle) |
7.50/13.50
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| Based in Bué in the south of the Sancerre appellation, this 28 hectare domaine nestles in a massive amphitheatre of vines overlooking the Berry Plain. The Roger family have been vignerons in the area since the sixteenth century and take great pride in that continuity and the generous, elegant wines they produce. This is a powerful well-defined Sauvignon, bone dry, concentrated and aromatic with lingering lime and apricot flavours. |
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| Domaine Sautereau, Sancerre Rouge, 2006 |
13.00 |
| Situated in the village of Crezancy, this 18 hectare estate has been producing Sancerre for nine generations. We think this represents great value for lovers of the lighter-bodied more floral style of Pinot Noir, without the Burgundian price tag. |
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| Domaine Sautereau, Sancerre Rosé, Les Espailles, 2007 |
13.00 |
Situated in the village of Crézancy 7km from the town of Sancerre, this 18 hectare estate has been producing Sancerre for nine generations. Winemaker David Sautereau uses a blend of age-old practices and modern techniques to show the terroir characteristics of Sancerre at their best. The Rosé of this region is made from 100% Pinot Noir. With its superb salmon color and its red berry nose this wine is perfectly balanced with an exceptional refreshing acidity. On the palate it has both the delicacy one expects from Sancerre Rosé, together with good minerality and juicy redcurrant and raspberry fruit flavours. Great as an aperitif or with a wide variety of salads, seafood and summer dishes. It is best drunk when young (within 2 years of vintage), it does not require or benefit from long-term ageing. |
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| Charles Joguet, Chinon, Clos de la Cure, 2004 |
12.50 |
| Charles Joguet now retired has left this illustrious domaine in the capable hands of Alain Delauney and Michel Pinard. Produced from vines planted in 1974, Clos de la Cure has lots of vibrant aromatics and supple ripeness on the palate; making this wine a far cry from the austere expressions of Cabernet Franc so often found in Chinon. |
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| Les Caillardieres, Domaine du Closel, Savennieres, 2003 |
15.90 |
| The Domaine du Closel is based in an old Angevin village 15 kilometers south-west of Angers. This cuvee comes from one of four separate parcels of land – each one producing wines with a distinctive character. The Caillardieres parcel produces a Savennieres with a particularly expressive floral character and is best made in an off-dry style. |
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| Les Vieux Clos, Savennieres, Nicolas Joly, 2004 |
17.50 |
| "Nicolas Joly's disciples are legion; wine makers from all over Europe come to sit at his feet. Getting to know great Loire Chenin Blanc by starting with Savennieres is like getting to know music by starting with a late Beethoven quartet” The New York Times. This cuvee is a simpler version of Joly’s cult wine from the single vineyard appellation Clos de le Coulee de Serrant. Mossy notes on the nose allied to refined minerality and delicate hints of warm lemon sponge lead to an opulent palate of tropical fruits and dry steely contrasts. |
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| Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, Nicolas Joly, 2002 |
42.00 |
| This is one of France’s finest dry white wines and one of only 3 single estate appellations in France (+ Romanee-Conti and Chateau-Grillet). Ultra-ripe Chenin Blanc, with the potential to age for years. Definitely a wine to decant and allow to breathe. Serve at 14-16 degrees and no colder to experience the stunning chalk, lemon zest, honey, mineral spice and earth character of this amazing wine. “The length and weight of a Montrachet” according to Steven Spurrier and “as delicious as truffles” according to Wine and Spirit. |
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