CELLAR COLLECTION
Whites
8. Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes 2004, Maison Auvigue
Weighty and powerful old vine fruit with increased intensity of citrus and dried fruit, underpinned by subtle hints of mushroom and nuts — very fine . £35.00
9. St Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2005, Olivier Leflaive
Elegant and poised, from vineyards next to Puligny Montrachet.An attractive green-gold in colour, this has a delicious nose, poised and fresh with ripe apple fruit, lime zest and passion fruit. Luscious and honeyed, toasted, creamy and layered – a lovely wine, finishing long .
£32.50
11 Puligny Montrachet Les Meix 2001, Olivier Leflaive
From a well situated vineyard next to the best 1er Cru (Les Purcelles) but at a fraction of the price.The nose here is very refined with very pure, rather racy fruit. A complementary interweaving of rich and mineral layers makes for a very refreshing balance.
£39.50
12. Puligny Montrachet 2001, Domaine Leflaive
From a totally biodynamic vineyard, this offers creamy and ripe, full flavours with rich intensity and a fine length. This is the best of the best.
£50.00
Reds
27. Château Fonroque 1995, Grand Cru Classé St Emilion
This Fonroque has a densely perfumed, tarry almost brown sugar nose. The palate is ripe, full and generous with round tannins and sweet briary fruit and a firm, satisfying finish.
£37.50
28. Clos du Marquis 2000, St Julien
Crunchy, juicy, red cherry and currant fruit along with notions of herbs and spice box The second wine of the unofficial sixth 1st Growth Château Leoville Lascases! Simply stunning.
£45.00
29. Château Leoville Barton 1997, 2eme Cru St Julien
Intensely concentrated, succulent and ripe with darker savoury notes. This is powerful yet elegant through to a long, layered finish . One of the greatest wine properties in the world – only a few bottles remaining at this give away price.
£50.00
30. Château Haut Batailley 1996, 5eme Cru Pauillac
A wonderful year at this property, which is now beginning to drink. Cedar, savoury blackcurrant fruit, full bodied and rich. £50.00
31. Château Lynch Bages 1996, 5eme Cru Pauillac
Deep, dark, garnet-red colour. Sweet, fruity aroma reminiscent of warm grapes. Very rich on the palate, with a plush, compact texture. This is one of Pauillac’s greatest Château and from a stunning year — poise, power and elegance. £75.00
32. Château La Fleur Petrus 1994, Pomerol
Just over the road from its legendary neighbour Château Petrus and owned by the same man. Viticultural heaven and so underpriced! £80.00
36. Morey St Denis 2002, Taupenot Merme
Vines aged on average between 35 and 40 years, have produced a very fragrant village wine. Bright floral fruit and freshly picked summer pudding berries dominate both the nose and palate.
£39.50
37. Gevrey Chambertin Cuvee Ostrae 2003, Domaine Trapet
This has a darkly spiced, toasted quality on the nose while ripe blueberry and bitter chocolate dominate the palate. A tight mineral layer and grainy tannins give focus. Rich and pure, this mature wine is drinking beautifully now. £45.00
46. Montepergolli 2000/2001, Enrico Santini, Tuscany
Rich, sweet, chocolate, cherry liqueur and toasty oak – one of Italy’s great new wine from the famed Bolghieri area of Tuscany. A must – not far above shop price!! £45.00
All prices correct at time of publishing. May be subject to change at any time. |
Now & again we are able to buy some fine wines at wonderful prices, due to wines being either bin-ended by our supplier, as they move onto a successive vintage or by buying En Primeur before the wine is bottled.