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THE WINE LIST
September 2010

This selection forms the basis of what is in stock most of the time. These are all good quality wines that offer excellent value - especially when compared with their prices charged in the UK. We prefer to show keen headline prices, rather than raise them so as to take something off. The euro price you see is the price you pay.

You probably know some of the choices already, but we will of course be happy to explain individual styles - and of course you can taste many of them. There are also occasional parcels of wine in our Ardres shop which do not appear on this list.

You can also have your favourite wines sent directly to our premises from the vineyards, so that you can simply hop across to collect these cases, taking advantage of low French prices and you should not need to pay any UK duty provided that the wines are for your personal consumption. Please call or e-mail for further details.

We are here to help you. We have access to cheap crossings on the boats - we will be delighted to point you in the right direction. Whilst here, enjoy lunch in one of the town's restaurants: see Our Guide for notes on these and for places to stay as well as other places of interest.

It is always helpful if you can place your order before you arrive. In that way, we can ensure that your order is pulled out of stock and is ready for your arrival.

The pretty town of Ardres is easily accessible, being just 15 minutes from both the tunnel and Calais, on the N43, the old north-south road that runs to Saint-Omer and onward. It is also just 25 minutes east of Boulogne. See Map.

The shop is open currently:-
Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 6.00 with no closure for lunch

If you are likely to be here outside these hours, please call in advance on the number below and we shall be happy to open up - always assuming one of us is available.

Being in France, we charge in euros so the sterling price shown here is simply an approximate guide and is obviously dependant upon the exchange rate offered by your bank. We accept Mastercard and Visa, or cash in euros.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

With my best wishes
Guy Boursot


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WHITE WINES

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La Fleur de Mondésir, Bergerac Sec, 2009
A pale coloured dry white with a light "citric" nose and a fresh character. Best served with light food.

3,10€
£2.50
La Fleur de Mondésir, Bergerac Sec, 2009

Le Petit Pont, Réserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2009
A very attractive dry white wine made from Vermentino and Chardonnay in the Languedoc. The wine has a vivacity and a fresh aroma of white fruits. It is really refreshing and makes easy drinking. Extra-ordinary quality at such a sensible price!

3,30€
£2.70
Le Petit Pont, Réserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008

Chardonnay, Les Hauts de la Jousselinière (Loire), 2009
A light unoaked Chardonnay which is fresh and fruity. Anyone who thinks they don’t like Chardonnay could well be pleasantly surprised by this!

4,50€
£3.70
Chardonnay, Les Hauts de la Jousselinière (Loire), 2008

Château Mylord, Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux), 2009
Fresh, fruity but dry white wine from this area in southern Bordeaux. The wine is a good all-rounder for parties, being dry but with enough fruit to be likeable to those who prefer something sweeter. If you enjoy Pinot Grigio, you’ll enjoy this.

5,20€
£4.30
Château Mylord, Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux), 2008

Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine, Sur Lie, La Griffe, Chéreau-Carré (Loire), 2009
Chéreau Carré is one of the best producers of Muscadet. This is a bone-dry wine that has a zingy lemony freshness about it, without the acidity that so many Muscadets can have. Also, having been made "sur lie", the wine has more body and spiciness. This wine is of high quality and offers great value.

5,30€
£4.30
(UK:£7.60)
Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine, Sur Lie, La Griffe, Chéreau-Carré (Loire), 2008

Chardonnay, Domaine du Paradis, (Languedoc), 2009
A grapey and unoaked Chardonnay from the excellent Château de Corneilla close to Perpignan, just north of the Pyrenees. This is a refreshing but soft style of wine, and is the perfect answer to those who may have thought they don’t like Chardonnay!

5,30€
£4.30
Chardonnay, Domaine du Paradis, (Languedoc), 2008

Château de Sours, Blanc Sec (Bordeaux), 2006      SPECIAL OFFER
This is simply a bin end of Château de Sours – the excellent producer in southern Bordeaux. Made from 50% Sauvignon and 50% Sémillon, this delicious wine is aromatic but dry. Easy to enjoy by itself or, better still, with food. Normal price is 8,30€.

5,40€
£4.40

Gros Manseng-Sauvignon, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne, 2009
Recently voted by the Swedes as their favourite budget white wine in the world! Alain Brumont’s wine is composed of a perfect balance between the freshness of the Sauvignon and the full perfumed aroma of the Gros Manseng. Different but delicious.

5,70€
£4.70
Gros Manseng-Sauvignon, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne, 2009

Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Morin Langaran (Languedoc), 2009
Bone dry but with plenty of smoothness and body - the perfect accompaniment to fish and white meat. One of the best and it still has the capacity to improve with further time. From around Agde.

5,70€
£4.70
Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Morin Langaran (Languedoc), 2008

Sauvignon de Touraine, Domaine Octavie (Loire), 2009
A stylishly crisp dry but fruity wine that is so much better value than Sancerre, a few miles further east! This wine is not at all acidic, but is full of fruit – a fine testament to Sauvignon, and may be enjoyed with or without food. (UK:£7.99)

5,90€
£4.80
(UK:£7.99)
Domaine Octavie, Sauvignon de Touraine (Loire), 2008

Riesling, Emile Kugler (Alsace)
This Riesling from Alsace is dry and has the perfumed and slightly musky character that makes this grape so popular with aficionados. Good with stronger flavoured fish and white meat. This is a good reliable example at a great price.

5,90€
£4.80
Riesling, Emile Kugler (Alsace)

Bourgogne Aligoté, Bailly-Lapierre (Burgundy), 2008
Aligoté is the "other" grape of Burgundy and produces a wine with more freshness than that produced from the Chardonnay. This is produced in the Chablis area and is an excellent example at a very reasonable price.

6,00€
£4.90
Bourgogne Aligoté, Bailly-Lapierre (Bourgogne), 2006

Viognier, Domaine de Lascours (Languedoc), 2008
A light but aromatic dry wine that is really refreshing. A wonderfully grapey example from this exciting winery – and it’s super value for such a deliciously grapey wine.

6,00€
£4.90
Viognier, Domaine de Lascours (Languedoc), 2008

Sauvignon Saint-Bris, Bailly-Lapierre (Burgundy), 2008
This is the only Sauvignon allowed in the Burgundy area. It is grown just outside Chablis and is fresh and dry but has more softness than most Sauvignons. Fruity and easy to appreciate.

6,20€
£5.10
Sauvignon Saint-Bris, Bailly-Lapierre (Burgundy), 2005

Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise, Buissonier, Vignerons de Buxy (Burgundy), 2007
Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise appellation has recently been created to answer the demands for decent quality Burgundy at attractive prices. This wine is made by the Cave de Buxy, arguably the area's leading co-operative. What great value this wine offers! A delicious, fresh lemony style of Chardonnay - light yet full of fruit.

6,30€
£5.20

Pinot Blanc, Cuvée Traditionnelle, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2008
A refreshing dry wine with a grapey softness on the nose and in the mouth. Lovely and easy to appreciate chilled, either by itself or with lighter food. It’s especially good and versatile when served at large occasions such as weddings.

6,90€
£5.70
Pinot Blanc, Cuvée Traditionnelle, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007

Château Carbon d'Artigues, Graves (Bordeaux), 2008
A classy dry Sauvignon and Sémillon wine, with some of the typical spiciness found from the Graves region. Through "maceration pelliculaire", low temperature fermentation and being bottled of its lees, this has a long crisp finish with absolutely no harshness and is gorgeous when served with fish.

7,10 €
£5.80
Château Carbon d'Artigues, Graves (Bordeaux), 2008

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Mazilly, (Burgundy), 2009
This is an honest oak aged Chardonnay from the Mazilly vineyards above Burgundy’s Côtes de Beaune. If you prefer your wines soft and slightly oaked, rather than fresh and minerally, then this is for you.

7,90€
£6.50

Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud (Burgundy), 2009
This will bowl you over with its fresh grapey character – we haven’t tasted a Mâcon as good as this in years – and at such a good price. We used to list Louis Latour’s Mâcon-Lugny but our customers feel that our Mâcon is both better and cheaper. Highly recommended and easy to appreciate.

8,10€
£6.60
Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud (Burgundy), 2009

Saint-Véran (Burgundy), 2009
Juicy unoaked Chardonnay fruit from the Pouilly Fuissé area. An excellent wine offering super value.

8,20€
£6.70
Saint-Véran (Burgundy), 2009

Muscat Sec, Cuvée Augustin, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2008
Muscat gives a delightful orange-like fragrance to its wines. This fine example is grapey and refreshing - serve well chilled on warm summer days?

8,80€
£7.20
Muscat Sec, Cuvée Augustin, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2008

Chablis, Henri de Villamont, 2008
Henri de Villamont based outside Beaune nowadays produces high quality wines with genuine flavours or “goût de terroir”. This wine has the “minerality” of a classic Chablis but it also has a deliciously full dry fruitiness on the palate, with a very long aftertaste. If you like good Chablis, you will love this.

8,90€
£7.40

Reuilly, Domaine de Reuilly (Loire), 2008
A zingy alternative to Sancerre at an attractive price. Made exclusively from Sauvignon: full of fruit, almost in the style of a New Zealand Sauvignon.

9,30€
£7.60
Reuilly, Domaine de Reuilly (Loire), 2007

Château d’Antugnac, Terres Amoureuses (Limoux), 2008
One of the most delicious wines we have tasted this year: a Chardonnay from the region of Limoux, famous for its quality sparkling wines, that has been fermented and aged in new oak, thereby giving exotic fruity flavours, without being at all heavy. You can enjoy it at any time. This domaine is receiving accolade after accolade for producing seriously good wine at remarkably fair prices.

9,40€
£7.70

Rully, Plantenay, Vignerons de Buxy (Burgundy), 2007
A good quality, soft, fresh yet flavoursome dry white from the Côte Chalonnaise in southern Burgundy. This 2006 wine is delicious and offers excellent value..

9,50€
£7.80
Rully, Plantenay, Vignerons de Buxy (Burgundy), 2007

Montagny , Premier Cru, Les Coères, Vignerons de Buxy (Burgundy), 2007
Montagny is in the Côte Chalonnaise and produces lighter styles of dry white wine from the chardonnay grape. This Premier Cru is full of dry chardonnay flavour and is of excellent quality. Good for your special entertaining.

9,60€
£7.90
Montagny , Premier Cru, Les Coères, Buxynoise (Burgundy), 2006

Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditionnelle, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2008
A really good example of Gewurztraminer: fragrant but dry with an aroma reminiscent of lychees. Delicious, refreshing and different – it even goes well with exotic food. Superb value.

9,70€
£7.90
Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditionnelle, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 200

Pinot Gris, Cuvée Bénédicte, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007
This grape used to be known as the Tokay of Alsace, then more recently the Tokay Pinot Gris. Faller makes some superbly refreshing and aromatic wines. This wine is very grapey and medium in sweetness. Although it is possibly a little too powerful for fish or shellfish, this wine will marry perfectly with exotic food or even, foie gras.

9,90€
£8.10
Pinot Gris, Cuvée Bénédicte, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007

Riesling, Trottacker de Ribeauvillé, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007
Faller is based in the picturesque town of Ribeauvillé, where many of Alsace's best Rieslings are produced. Fabulous: from argilo-calcareous subsoil, this wine is bone dry but with plenty of typical Riesling flavour. We always compare Faller's wines very favourably against Trimbach's - but at so much better value. This wine is of Grand Cru quality.

10,80€
£8.90
Riesling, Trottacker de Ribeauvillé, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007

Sancerre, Domaine Franck Millet (Loire), 2008
Full of fresh dry Sauvignon fruit - exactly how a good Sancerre should be. A full soft sauvignon fruitiness on the palate, making it easy to appreciate. We get many compliments about this wine: very classy!

10,90€
£8.90
Sancerre, Domaine Franck Millet (Loire), 2008

Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Tabordet (Loire), 2009
This wine is just how it should be – dry fresh Sauvignon fruit with a hint of spiciness. This is an immediately impressive wine from this small family producer.

11,00€
£9.00
Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Tabordet (Loire), 2008

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Les Dames Huguettes, Domaine Faiveley (Burgundy), 2008
This is a high quality Burgundy, made from grapes taken from north west of Beaune. The wine has a lovely minerally and slightly oaked style, that makes it a great wine for dinner parties when you don't need to break the bank in order to impress your guests.

11,30€
£9.30
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Les Dames Huguettes, Domaine Faiveley (Burgundy), 2008

Gewürztraminer, Vieilles Vignes, Les 3 Coteaux,
Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2006

Faller has prime vineyards around Ribeauvillé and has taken here grapes from old vines on three of his hill sites. This is a very special Gewürztraminer - with a powerful fruity aroma, this wine is very grapey, off-dry and rich in style. Amazing for its price. Enjoy!

12,40€
10.20
Gewürztraminer, Vieilles Vignes, Les 3 Coteaux, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2006

Pouilly Fuissé, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes,
Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud (Burgundy), 2009

Gorgeous, Outstanding, Delicious – how many more superlatives can we use about this wine to get the message across that we love this specific wine? It also has the capacity to go on for years, and offers superb value for money, and is bound to really impress your guests.

12,50€
£10.20
Pouilly Fuissé, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud (Burgundy), 2007

Château Baret, Blanc, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux), 2007
A delightful fresh “grapey” wine made from lightly oaked Sauvignon and Semillon from the best part of the Graves region. A delicious wine that impresses easily: it tastes much more expensive than it is in reality..

12,80€
£10.50
Château Baret, Blanc, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux), 2007

Mercurey, Clos Rochette, Domaine Faiveley (Burgundy), 2006
A fine richer style of Burgundy, containing minerally flavours backed with a little oak. From Chardonnay vines with an average age of 30 years. Clos Rochette is one of Faiveley’s “monopoles” and whilst Mercurey is better known for its reds than its whites, this is a seriously well-made white that rivals a good wine from the Côte de Beaune.

15,20€
£12.50
Mercurey, Clos Rochette, Domaine Faiveley (Burgundy), 2006

Rasteau, La Galopine, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2009
One of our most delicious new discoveries, produced by Gilles Ferran – a white Rhône from Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier grapes but vinified in the style of a top white Burgundy. An “alternative Burgundy” of fabulous value. As strange as this may sound, if you appreciate good white Burgundy, you will LOVE this.

16,90€
£13.90
Rasteau, La Galopine, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2008

Meursault, Les Meurgers, Domaine Mazilly (Burgundy), 2009
This is a great value wine from a single vineyard within the Meursault appellation, produced by a small family grower. It has all the minerally character that you should expect from a good Meursault.

19,50€
£16.00

Chassagne-Montrachet, Château de Citeaux (Burgundy), 2006
A fresh and classy dry white wine from just outside Beaune. This gently oaked wine offers excellent value and would be very stylish for your special occasions, without breaking the bank. Will be good for another three years at least.

21,60 €
£17.70
Chassagne-Montrachet, Château de Citeaux (Burgundy), 2006

Meursault, Les Grands Charrons, Château de Citeaux (Burgundy), 2007
Château de Citeaux, the original home of the Cistercian monks in Burgundy, makes classic Meursault: smooth and slightly “nutty” in style. A pleasure to drink, offering excellent value for a wine of such quality.

21,80€
£17.90
Meursault, Les Grands Charrons, Château de Citeaux (Burgundy), 2007

Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Domaine Patrice Magni (Rhône), 2008
Made from Roussanne, Clairette and Grenache Blanc grown on stony soil which retains the day’s heat for the grapes at night. This is in our view a near-perfect example of quality white Châteauneuf. Rich, dry and aromatic with a gentle spiceyness: absolutely gorgeous... and a rarity.

22,10€
£18.10
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Domaine Patrice Magni (Rhône), 2008

Vin Jaune, Domaine André Bonnot (Côtes du Jura), 2002        62cl
Consistently a medal winner, this is an excellent example of the rare Vin Jaune. The wine is made unusually, from late harvested Savagnin grapes and then matured and oxidised in barrels under a film of yeast. The wine, bottled in a 62cl “pot”, has a taste reminiscent of a fino sherry and is very long lived.

24.90€
£20.40
Vin Jaune, Domaine André Bonnot (Côtes du Jura), 2002

Condrieu, Les Mandouls, Domaine Ferraton Père & Fils (Rhône), 2009
This is the rare aromatic white wine made from a low-yielding variety of the Viognier grape. It has an aroma of melon and white fruits and is medium bodied but dry on the palate. At the moment, the wine has an attractive freshness and it can develop and broaden out in texture over the next few years.

27,80€
£22.80
Condrieu, Les Mandouls, Domaine Ferraton Père & Fils (Rhône), 2009

Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru, Les Champs Gains, Château de Citeaux (Burgundy), 2006
Exquisite – this specific wine is one of the finest white Burgundies you could wish to taste, and shows off everything that is so great about these top white wines. Very elegant, with a long fresh fruity style backed with a tiny amount of oak. Complex, classy - and simply delicious.

35,00€
£28.70
Puligny-Montrachet, Premier Cru, Les Champs Gains, Château de Citeaux (Burgundy), 2006

Château de Fieuzal, Grand Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux), 1998
Pessac-Léognan is a sub-region of Graves. This wine is made from 50% Sauvignon and Sémillon fermented on their lees, and partially aged in oak. This is an exquisite dry and rich tasting white wine that would be spectacular at dinner and that might even eclipse your food!

58,00€
£47.50
Château de Fieuzal, Grand Cru Classé, Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux), 1998

RED WINES

Combe de Lauran, Minervois, 2007
As one might expect from the Minervois appellation, this wine has a full, rich and slightly earthy texture that makes it so good to go with richer foods. This wine is new to us and offers excellent value.

2,40€
£2.00
Combe de Lauran, Minervois, 2006

Le Petit Pont, Réserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2009
This extra-ordinary wine is made from Grenache, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon. With an appealingly full and juicy red fruit flavour, this is a good example of the new quality of wine coming from the Languedoc. And with its stylish presentation, this is a wine at low cost that will grace any dinner table.

3,30€
£2.70
Le Petit Pont, Réserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008

Côtes du Rhône, Baron Daniel de Martinay (Rhône), 2008
A lighter style of soft fruity red wine from the Côtes du Rhône. From a respectable year, this wine has a gentle and slightly spicy flavour and is easy to appreciate. Good, honest and well-priced.

3,40€
£2.80
Côtes du Rhône, Baron Daniel de Martinay (Rhône), 2008

Merlot, Lascours Winery, Pic Valley (Languedoc), 2008
This is what Merlot should be: mid-weight with a beautifully rich and juicy flavour and a dry finish. Lascours has prime vineyards in the Pic Valley of the Languedoc, and we reckon this wine is a cut above the rest and offers fantastic value. Delicious.

4,20€
£3.50
Merlot, Lascours Winery, Pic Valley (Languedoc), 2007

Fitou, Réserve Saint-Estève (Fitou), 2007
Fitou is in the Languedoc and the reds are made from Carignan, Grenache and Syrah – grapes that give soft generous flavours. An easy drinking, slightly spicy red that we’d suggest shows at its best when served with red meat or cheese. Leave this open for an hour and it develops a smooth silky texture.

4,40€
£3.60
Fitou, Réserve Saint-Estève (Fitou), 2007

Château Saint-Romans, Bordeaux (Claret), 2007
The second wine of the award-winning Chateau Barreyre in the region of Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux.Made from 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet, this has a brambly fruit aroma and a typical claret style. At this bargain price, we'd encourage you to snap up this wine which will remain delicious for another 3 years.

4,90€
£4.00
Château Saint-Romans, Bordeaux (Claret), 2007

Château Massamier la Mignarde, Tradition (Minervois), 2007
This domaine has received numerous accolades including Best Wine of the World in International Wine Challenge’s category Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre! This wine made from Grenache, Carignan and Syrah has a soft rich style but manages to remain fresh and has an aroma of red fruits. This can be enjoyed now and over the next couple of years. Great value!

4,90€
£4.00
Château Massamier la Mignarde, Tradition (Minervois), 2006

Coteaux du Tricastin, La Ciboise, M. Chapoutier (Rhône), 2009
We normally find that Chapoutier wines no longer offer such value as once they did. However this wine makes an exception with its soft fruitiness derived from Syrah and Grenache.

4,90€
£4.00

Château Graves de Castenet, Côtes de Bourg (Claret), 2000
This Côtes de Bourg is ripe and fruity, being made from a blend of 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc and 12% Malbec and (for what it’s worth) it’s grown on clay and gravel. With such a combination, the wine needed time, but is now perfect for enjoying. Just look at the value of this wine – especially as it’s from the “great” 2000 vintage!

5,00€
£4.10

Château de Sours, Bordeaux Rouge (Claret), 2004 SPECIAL OFFER
A soft rich wine that is good to enjoy now. This Bin End is substantially reduced in price – so you should take advantage!

5,50€
£4.50
Château de Sours, Bordeaux Rouge (Claret), 2004

Château Mylord, Bordeaux Rouge (Claret), 2006       M
Typical Claret: soft and fruity with a long dry finish. From a respectable year, this wine is ready to drink now but will remain good for another couple of years.

5,60€
£4.60
Château Mylord, Bordeaux Rouge (Claret), 2006

Syrah, Domaine Bassac, Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thongue, 2009       ORGANIC
Good Syrah is not easy to find at a sensible price. Organic Syrah: even more so. We have found from the Hérault area this gorgeous wine with its purity of soft juicy, almost jammy, fruit. It seems to us as full and smooth (and good value) as Rioja used to be. Easy to appreciate.

5,70€
£4.70
Syrah, Domaine Bassac, Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thongue, 2007

Château La Valinière, Graves (Claret), 2006
We like this wine. Made from Cabernet and Merlot, this claret is consistently soft and fruity with gentle Tannins. Excellent value.

5,70€
£4.70
Château La Valinière, Graves (Claret), 2006

Château de Lascours, Nobilis, Pic Saint-Loup (Coteaux du Languedoc), 2007
Lascours’ special "Nobilis" blend is made from 60% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, so the wine has complex aromas of wild spices, fruits and tannins. From the château’s 35 hectares on sandy-chalky soil in the Pic Valley, this is a stunning wine and we hope you, too, will love it.

6,00€
£4.90
Château de Lascours, Nobilis, Pic Saint-Loup (Coteaux du Languedoc), 2007

Brouilly, Domaine de Chêne (Beaujolais), 2009
Smooth, juicy and very fruity Beaujolais made from the Gamay grape. An easy drinking fruity red wine of high quality - delicious. From the best of recent years. Serve at room temperature or slightly cooled.

7,40€
£6.20
Brouilly, Domaine de Chêne (Beaujolais), 2009

Rasteau, Les Sablières, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2008
One of our best value wines.: full-fruited, spicy but not heavy wine from this dynamic award-winning estate in the southern Rhône. Despite its youth, this wine has an amazing fruitiness.

7,50€
£6.10
Rasteau, Les Sablières, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2008

Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Côte Chalonnaise, Buissonnier, Vignerons de Buxy (Burgundy), 2008
A Pinot Noir of excellent value, being from the new Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise appellation in southern Burgundy. This wine has the lighter Pinot character that is so typical of this southern area of Burgundy. Whilst good to enjoy now, it also has the potential to mature if you are patient enough to wait a few months.

7,50€
£6.10
Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Côte Chalonnaise, Buissonnier, Vignerons de Buxy (Burgundy), 2008

Château de Corneilla, Cuvée Prestige (Côtes du Roussillon), 2006
A warm, rich and spicy wine made from an exotic blend of 10% Grenache, 30% “old” Carignan, 30% Syrah and 30% Mourvèdre. With complex aromas and a softness on the palate, this wine also has a very long “finish”. For those of you who love what southern France can do, this offers amazing quality and value.

7,60€
£6.20
Château de Corneilla, Cuvée Prestige (Côtes du Roussillon), 2006

Château Tour Bicheau, Grand Vin de Graves (Claret), 2007       M
A lovely fruity claret with a dry finish that actually has some of that Graves character that can be lacking in so many of the modern wines from this region. The proprietor says this is their best vintage yet – I believe it! Excellent with food.

7,80€
£6.40
Château Tour Bicheau, Grand Vin de Graves (Claret), 2006

Cèdre Héritage (Cahors), 2008
This is a “great” wine made from Malbec. It has the Cahors classic full style, but unlike some wines from this area, it is approachable - thanks to its rounded tannins. It’s a wine that could last for years but it can certainly be enjoyed now with richer foods such as full-flavoured cheeses or patés.

7,90€
£6.50
(UK: £7.95)
Cèdre Héritage (Cahors), 2008

Morgon, Corcelette, Comte Philippe de la Poype (Beaujolais), 2009
One of our favourite reds: juicy and silky in texture, this is a great and seriously underpriced wine made from Gamay. Corcelette is one of the 6 best “climats” of the Morgon appellation. This is no ordinary Morgon - it has sensational quality and value, and is a revelation. 2009 is their best yet.

7,90€
£6.50
Morgon, Corcelette, Comte Philippe de la Poype (Beaujolais), 2009

Fleurie, Domaine de Sermezy (Beaujolais), 2008
This is from a grower who is new to us – and we believe you will agree that his Fleurie offers excellent value for its quality. It’s a medium-bodied fruity Fleurie that is ready to enjoy now. Made, as always, from the Gamay grape, giving a gentle red fruit flavour to this wine.

8,30€
£6.80
Fleurie, Domaine de Sermezy (Beaujolais), 2008

Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Mazilly (Burgundy), 2008
We have always been impressed with this family domaine that produces wines that are full of smooth Pinot fruity flavours. Mazilly’s winemaking is hand-crafted whilst offering excellent value – that’s a rarity in Burgundy!

8,40€
£6.90

Vacqueyras, Cuvée Prestige (Rhône), 2008
Another favourite: a soft rich medium-bodied wine that goes so well with all the usual red meats and cheeses! However, despite its fruity fullness, the wine is not at all heavy.

8,60€
£7.00
Vacqueyras, Cuvée Prestige (Rhône), 2007

Torus, Alain Brumont (Madiran), 2007
The distinctive label on this elegant bottle says it all really... "fat, deep, powerful, shining black fruit, blackcurrant, mulberry". Madiran is different - it makes deep rich wines from the Tannat grape but Alain Brumont has created here a wine that has flavour whilst retaining elegance. Particularly good with cheeses or rich meats.

8,70€
£7.10
Torus, Alain Brumont (Madiran), 2007

Chinon, Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly (Loire), 2008
Rich in dry brambly Cabernet Franc fruit, this wine is a revelation. It is soft and quite delightful – probably the best red Chinon we have ever tasted at this price. We are really pleased to offer you this delicious new red that goes well with most lighter food.

8,90€ €
£7.30
Chinon, Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly (Loire), 2007

Pioch de l’Oule, Domaine Costeplane,
Vin de Pays d’Oc (Languedoc), 2007             ORGANIC

Simply delicious – a pure and richly fruity red made from a low yield of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan grapes grown in the foothills of the Cevennes. A great example of how organic wine is improving at a more sensible price. A silver medal winner in 2009.

€8,90
£7.30
Pioch de l’Oule, Domaine Costeplane, Vin de Pays d’Oc (Languedoc), 2007

Château Lacombe Noaillac, Cru Bourgeois Médoc (Claret), 2006
A good honest claret with a round supple style that you can enjoy now, or keep to advantage for another couple of years. An easy to appreciate, good quality claret for dinner parties without paying the earth.

€9,10
£7.50
Château Lacombe Noaillac, Cru Bourgeois Médoc (Claret), 2006

Pinot Noir, Cuvée Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils (Alsace), 2009
Being in the north east corner of France, the red wines of Alsace can be pale in colour but this specific Pinot Noir is ruby red and has a mid-weight style. Easy to appreciate with its fresh fruity cherry-like Pinot flavours, this is a good wine to partner most lighter meats or even, fish.

9,50€
£7.80
Pinot Noir, Cuvée Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils (Alsace), 2008

Château Chatain, Lalande de Pomerol (Claret), 2002      H
The appellation Lalande de Pomerol is a satellite of the famous Pomerol and produces wines that are less expensive but have much of the same soft Merlot and Cabernet character that has made Pomerol so highly sought.

10,30€
£8.40
Château Chatain, Lalande de Pomerol (Claret), 2002

Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, La Matinière, Domaine Ferraton (Rhône), 2008
A full rich and spicy wine from the northern Rhône. Made from 100% Syrah this is vinified traditionally, meaning that the wine has a firm “red fruit” character. This is better than many other more expensive wines from this area. We’d recommend this to go with richer meats or cheeses.

10,50€
£8.60
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, La Matinière, Domaine Ferraton (Rhône), 2006

Château Vieux Cros Lamarzelle, Saint-Emilion (Claret), 2006
Saint-Emilion wines are slightly rounder and softer in style than those from the Médoc. Cabernet Franc and Merlot are the prime grapes used. This red has a lovely aroma and is perfect for enjoying now, best served with lighter meats.

10,50€
£8.60
Château Vieux Cros Lamarzelle, Saint-Emilion (Claret), 2002

Château Haut Madrac, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc (Claret), 2005
A firmer style of claret from the Médoc that is soft and fruity on the palate and with a dry “finish”. As a prized Cru Bourgeois this offers amazing value, and tastes very well with most meats or cheeses. If kept, it will also remain good for at least another five years.

10,70€
£8.80
Château Haut Madrac, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc (Claret), 2005

Château Liversan, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Haut-Médoc (Claret), 2006
Utterly delicious as a full flavoured rich claret, with a firm Cabernet-fruity style. Ready to enjoy now, this improves if it has been opened a couple of hours in advance. Awarded a gold medal in Paris.

€10,70
£8.80
Château Liversan, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Haut-Médoc (Claret), 2004

Mercurey Rouge, Buissonnier, Vignerons de Buxy (Bourgogne), 2007
The village of Mercurey in Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise produces mostly red wine from the Pinot Noir grape. Its best wines compare favourably with the great wines of the Côte d’Or but at a more attractive price. This mid-weight wine has a lovely soft fruity Pinot character that is delicious to drink by itself as well as with lighter meats and even many fish dishes.

10,80€
£8.90
Mercurey Rouge, Buissonnier, Vignerons de Buxy (Bourgogne), 2007

Château La Croix Canon, Canon-Fronsac (Claret), 2006
Owned by the famous JP Moueix (of Château Pétrus fame), this is one of the best properties in the Canon-Fronsac region of Bordeaux. Made from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, which leads to a fruity but structured wine with a long finish. Great to enjoy now.

10,80€
£8.90

Gigondas, Cuvée Prestige (Rhône), 2008
Gigondas is a village in the southern Rhône that produces red wines made from the normal GSM combination: this example is 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. An alluring wine with its soft rich and slightly spicy flavour that goes so well with all the usual red meats and cheeses! Not at all heavy.

11,00€
£9.00
Gigondas, Cuvée Prestige (Rhône), 2007

Bourgogne, Joseph Faiveley (Burgundy), 2007
Faiveley, based in Nuits Saint-Georges, is still family-run and is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, making particularly good Pinot Noir wines. We believe the Joseph Faiveley blend to be one of the best value generic red Bourgogne Pinot Noirs on the market, and knocks others’ “better” names for six. It is juicily fruity and velvety soft.

11,10€
£9.10
Bourgogne, Joseph Faiveley (Burgundy), 2007

Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges, Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion (Claret), 2006
This excellent claret is made by one of Bordeaux's leading winemakers Pascal Delbeck who, for 20 years, was responsible for the wines produced at Ch. Ausone, the top Grand Cru Saint-Emilion property. The wine is full, rich and soft and is worthy of a much higher price. Absolutely gorgeous!

11,20€
£9.20
Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges, Saint-Georges Saint-Emilion (Claret), 2006

Pessac-Léognan de Latour-Martillac, Pessac-Léognan (Claret), 2006
This is a stylish rich tasting wine produced by the well respected Château Latour-Martillac. Made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot with an average age of 30 years. With its up-front spice and fruit, this wine offers you great value.

11,30€
£9.30

Saint-Joseph Rouge, La Source, Domaine Ferraton (Rhône), 2007
A flavoursome red made from 100% Syrah by the excellent producer, Ferraton, which has recently been acquired by Chapoutier. With leaf control, green harvesting and hand-selection, inevitably the yields are small but produce a great concentration of fruit. From one of the great Rhône years, this should remain good for 10 years. Saint-Joseph wines are often overlooked but are among the best of the northern Rhone.

12,90€
£10.60
Saint-Joseph Rouge, La Source, Domaine Ferraton (Rhône), 2007

Le Haut-Médoc de Giscours (Claret), 2006
Made by Château Giscours in Margaux, this is a richer style of wine with plenty of fruit and a little tannin. Whilst good now, it can still improve for another couple of years, so is well worth picking up now.

14,40€
£11.80

Château Baret, Pessac-Léognan (Claret), 2000
This château regularly produces some very attractive wines at sensible prices. This is claret at its best – succulently rich and fruity with a dry finish. Recommended for dinner parties without paying the earth.

14,50€
£11.90
(UK:£14.50)
Château Baret, Pessac-Léognan (Claret), 2000

Beaune Premier Cru, Vignes Franches, Domaine Mazilly (Burgundy), 2008
Mazilly makes this lovely Beaune Premier Cru that is full of soft Pinot Noir fruit. Despite its youth, this wine can be enjoyed now but if you were to keep it a couple more years, it will fill out in style.

16,50€
£13.50

Rasteau, Héritage 1924, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2005 Mag. only
This is sheer class! As the name implies, this wine is made from 90% 80 year old Grenache and 10% Rasteau, Héritage 1924, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2005 30 year old Syrah vines. The result is rich and concentrated fruit that has the power to last for at least another 5 to 10 years. The grapes were hand-sorted and destemmed, the juice fermented for 28 days and finally bottled with no filtration - made in the style of the best wines. Rich and spicy!

35,20€
£28.90
Rasteau, Héritage 1924, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2005

Château Beau-Site, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint-Estèphe (Claret), 2004
This is a good rich Saint-Estèphe wine, made in the traditional style, so that it retains much of its full style. Beau-Site is a reliable wine and would be particularly good when accompanying richer meats or cheeses.

17,60€
£14.40
Château Beau-Site, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint-Estèphe (Claret), 2004

Frank Phélan, Saint-Estèphe (Claret), 2006
This is the “second wine” of Château Phélan Ségur, the respected Saint-Estèphe that now produces some excellent clarets made from high percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine can certainly be enjoyed now and over the next 8 years.

17,90€
£14.70

Château Haut-Bages Monpelou, Cru Bourgeois, Pauillac (Claret), 1998
In 1948, this château was detached from the renowned Château Duhart-Milon, the home of the Rothschild family of Lafite. This wine is full flavoured and smooth, being from the excellent 1998. Made from one third each of the two Cabernets and Merlot on prime gravely soil. Great quality.

18,90€
£15.50
Château Haut-Bages Monpelou, Cru Bourgeois, Pauillac (Claret), 2003

Blason d’Issan, Margaux (Claret), 2007
As the second wine of the lovely Château d’Issan in Margaux, Blason matures more quickly than its parent. Issan has always produced bigger, firmer styles of Margaux, but the quality has really leapt over the last decade. To drink from now, and over the next 10 years.

19,10€
£15.70

Clos de l’Oratoire, Châteauneuf du Pape (Rhône), 2007
A "full" style of wine that has a soft spiciness made primarily from Grenache in this famous southern Rhône village. In the classic "crossed keys" Châteauneuf du Pape bottle. Good to enjoy now, this will also keep another 5 years at least.

19,80€
£16.20
(UK:£19.99)
Clos de l’Oratoire, Châteauneuf du Pape (Rhône), 2006

Cairanne, La Boutine, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2007 Mag. only
This is an interesting wine. It's made exclusively from Grenache vines that date from the 1940s, and has rich and spicy, almost brambly, flavours. Rhône doesn't get much better than this. It's also from 2007 which was the area's finest vintage in decades. This wine will keep for years but it can also be enjoyed all too easily now! Great for your special dinner party - and a magnum looks and behaves so impressively!

41,10€
£33.70

Domus Maximus, Massamier la Mignarde (Minervois la Livinière), 2006
This is one of the most decorated and awarded wines of the south, even winning Best Wine of the World in International Wine Challenge’s category Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre! This is a smooth and concentrated wine made from 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache. The grapes were macerated for 20 days and then aged in new oak casks. If you like “big” wine, this is something very special for you.

21,80€
£17.90
Domus Maximus, Massamier la Mignarde (Minervois la Livinière), 2006

Connétable Talbot, Saint-Julien (Claret), 2007
(2nd wine of Château Talbot, 4ème cru)
Saint-Julien wines are renowned for their full but silky texture, gained from the commune's soil or "terroir". Whilst still young this wine can be enjoyed now, if opened an hour prior to serving. It will also remain good for another 10 years.

24,00€
£19.70
Connétable Talbot, Saint-Julien (Claret), 2007

Gevrey-Chambertin, Château de Bligny (Burgundy), 2002
Of the 80 growers in the village of Gevrey, this respected domaine produces some excellent value wines. This wine may be enjoyed now, with its soft up-front Pinot Noir character.

24,60€
£20.20
Gevrey-Chambertin, Château de Bligny (Burgundy), 2002

Domaine de Villeneuve, Les Vieilles Vignes,
Châteauneuf du Pape (Rhône), 2007       BIO-DYNAMIC

Domaine de Villeneuve, bordering Vieux Télégraphe, has three different soils and is worked bio-dynamically with no weedkillers - et al! Its five different types of vine of up to 100 years of age yield tiny volumes of exquisite wine that can be enjoyed now or kept over 20 more years. One of the finest Châteauneufs on today’s market – and really not expensive for that. Both elegant and fruity.

25,40€
£20.80
Domaine de Villeneuve, Les Vieilles Vignes, Châteauneuf du Pape (Rhône), 2006

Cornas, Les Grands Muriers, Domaine Ferraton (Rhône), 2007
With a total of just 95 hectares of vines Cornas is highly sought after by wine aficionados. Grown on near perfect soils of granite and alluvial argilo calcareous soil, this is rich wine made entirely from Syrah. A good value wine that is densely packed with fruit and tannins that will keep it going for years.

27,20€
£22.30
Cornas, Les Grands Muriers, Domaine Ferraton (Rhône), 2007

Château Quinault l'Enclos, Grand Cru Saint-Emilion (Claret), 2007
A magnificent wine whose reputation has been rising fast recently with the new investment being made. This claret is surprisingly forward: it could be enjoyed now but it will really benefit by being kept another 3 years at least.

32,00€
£26.20
Château Quinault l'Enclos, Grand Cru Saint-Emilion (Claret), 2007

Château Gloria, Saint-Julien (Claret), 2007
Château Gloria is not a Cru Classé simply because it was only established in 1942, long after the 1855 classification. Parcels of land have been acquired from neighbours Ducru, Léovilles Barton and Lascases as well as Gruaud-Larose among others, taking Gloria's total vineyard area to 48ha. This is consistently good Cabernet based wine. We feel this wine needs to be laid down another 5 years before it can really be enjoyed.

27,50€
£22.90
Château Gloria, Saint-Julien (Claret), 2007

Le Corton, Grand Cru, Clos du Château Corton André (Burgundy), 2002
Very few of these exquisite bottles are produced. This is hand-crafted wine. Layers of concentrated Pinot Noir flavours of an almost sweet nature demonstrate how Bourgogne still produces some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir wines.

65,00€
£53.30
Le Corton, Grand Cru, Clos du Château Corton André (Burgundy), 2002

ROSE WINES

Le Petit Pont, Réserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2009
Grenache and Cinsault are the two grapes that have gone into the making of this refreshing rosé. This is a good wine by any standards but it is baffling how such good quality can be produced at this very reasonable price. The wine is light and dry, fresh and "grapey" - perfect for easy summer drinking.

3,30€
£2.70
Le Petit Pont, Réserve, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008

Château de Sours Rosé (Bordeaux), 2008          SPECIAL OFFER
This wine is well-known in the UK as a deliciously full fruited dry rosé, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. We have a bargain parcel of this wine and we suggest you take advantage quickly. Normally sells in the UK for £8.99!

5,50€
£4.50
(UK: £8.99)
Château de Sours Rosé (Bordeaux), 2007

Le Syrah Rosé de Morin-Langaran (Languedoc), 2009
Full fruited dry rosé in a stylish clear bottle, produced on the Etang de Thau. With the body of a red and the freshness of a white, this is wonderful for enjoying at all times – even in winter!

5,90€
£4.80
Le Syrah Rosé de Morin-Langaran (Languedoc), 2008

La Source du Château de Sours Rosé (Bordeaux), 2008       SPECIAL OFFER
Probably the best Bordeaux rosé you will have tasted. This is the superior wine from our friendly château just outside Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux, made from 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc with 50% fermented in new oak and 50% in 2 to 3 year old oak. The result is fine fruity wine with a lingering aftertaste. Class!

6,50€
£5.30

Bailly Rosé, Château Minuty (Provence), 2009
This property in Provence has a great reputation and produces several wines at different price levels. A medium-bodied but fresh dry rosé, with good fruit flavour.

6,70€
£5.50
Bailly Rosé, Château Minuty (Provence), 2008

Réserve de Sours Sparkling Rosé, Brut
A deliciously soft, fruity dry rosé from one of the prime rosé producers of Bordeaux, Château de Sours. Full of summery fruit flavours, this wine should be served well chilled. Made by the champagne method.

8,20€
£6.70
Réserve de Sours Sparkling Rosé, Brut

Saint-Réol, Grand Cru, Rosé, Brut Champagne
One of the finest pink champagnes available on today’s market, and at such a reasonable price. This is original and better than many well-known names! Dry but full of soft red fruit flavours. Fabulous.

23,40€
£19.20

DESSERT WINES

Muscat de Rivesaltes, Château de Corneilla, Vin Doux Naturel, 2008
One of the finest Muscats we’ve tasted recently: a lighter and more refreshing style of wine than Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, this is fresh but sweet. An excellent dessert wine at a sensible price.

9,60€
£7.90
Muscat de Rivesaltes, Château de Corneilla, Vin Doux Naturel, 2007

Château du Juge, Cadillac (Bordeaux), 2006
The 150 hectare area of Cadillac, close to Loupiac and Sauternes, was granted its own status in 1973, since which time it has produced some very good, rather than "great", sweet wines. They tend to be lighter and more refreshing in style than those of Sauternes.

9,90€
£8.10
Château du Juge, Cadillac (Bordeaux), 2006

Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh, Torus, Alain Brumont, Doux (Gascogne), 2008
The famous sweet wine of Gascony, made from late harvested Petit Manseng grapes. This wine has an almost delicate freshness – it’s lovely. You could serve it either at the beginning or at the end of a meal.

10,90€
£8.90
Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh, Torus, Alain Brumont, Doux (Gascogne), 2008

Château Les Garsaudes, Loupiac (Bordeaux), 2004
The tiny area of Loupiac produces some unctuous sweet wines from botrytised Sauvignon and Sémillon grapes. This wine is rich and sweet but beautifully balanced so that it remains fresh.

11,50€
£9.40
Château Les Garsaudes, Loupiac (Bordeaux), 2004

Rasteau Blanc, Vin Doux Naturel, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2007
Made from late harvested grapes from old low-yielding Grenache Blanc vines. The wine has a complex aroma of lychees and white fruits with a soft sweet style. Great as an aperitif or with desserts, this wine should age beautifully over the next 15 - 20 years.

11,80€
£9.70
Rasteau Blanc, Vin Doux Naturel, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2007

Rasteau Doré, Vin Doux Naturel, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2006
A tawny coloured dessert wine from the Rhône, made from old Grenache Noir vines. It has an aroma similar to that of grilled almonds. This, as with its white counterpart, will last 15 - 20 years.

11,80€
£9.80
Rasteau Doré, Vin Doux Naturel, Domaine des Escaravailles (Rhône), 2006

Rivesaltes Tuilé (Rouge), Château de Corneilla, Vin Doux Naturel, 1998
This little-known sweet red wine is made from Grenache Noir in the Roussillon area and is like a port but without the spirit. Only tiny quantities are produced – having been aged in oak casks for four years, this is rich and smooth. You should try this.

12,20€
£10.00
Rivesaltes Tuilé (Rouge), Château de Corneilla, Vin Doux Naturel, 1998

Pinot Gris, Vendanges Tardives, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2004
This is what Alsace does so well. In occasional years, grapes left late on the vine are attacked by Botrytis Cineria, leaving concentrated grape sugars. This wine with, its perfumed aroma is curiously refreshing and not at all cloying. As with so many sweet wines, once the bottle has been opened, the wine will last for weeks if stored in the fridge. A miracle wine!

27,20€
£22.30
Pinot Gris, Vendanges Tardives, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2004

Gewürztraminer, Vendanges Tardives, Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007       Half Litre
Aromatic, sweet lusciously flavoured, this is not heavy but is a delight to savour at the end of your special meal. The 50cl size will serve 6 people happily but if there should be any left in the bottle, as always with a sweet wine, put it back in the fridge and it will keep for several days.

20,70€
£17.00
Gewürztraminer, Vendanges Tardives, 
Robert Faller et Fils (Alsace), 2007

SPARKLING WINE & CHAMPAGNE

Charles de Fère, Tradition Chardonnay, Brut
For the price, or even at any price, this is a lovely wine with its delicate honeyed fruity aromas. In our view, it is better than so many cheap champagnes. If this were a champagne it would be called a Blanc de Blancs, being made entirely from white grapes – in this case, the classic chardonnay, that is used in Champagne.

6,40€
£5.20
Charles de Fère, Tradition Chardonnay, Brut

Crémant de Bourgogne, Réserve, Bailly-Lapierre, Brut
Made in the Chablis area of Burgundy, this is an excellent wine made from two of the three Champagne grapes: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A super value wine that is always popular with its softer style, appealing to a wide variety of people.

7,80€
£6.40
Crémant de Bourgogne, Réserve, Bailly-Lapierre, Brut

Réserve de Sours Sparkling Rosé, Brut
A deliciously soft, fruity dry rosé from one of the prime rosé producers of Bordeaux, Château de Sours. Full of summery fruit flavours, this wine should be served well chilled. Made by the champagne method.

8,20€
£6.70
Réserve de Sours Sparkling Rosé, Brut

Crémant de Bourgogne, Rosé, Bailly-Lapierre, Brut
The twin sister of our excellent sparkling Crémant made by the Méthode Traditionnelle in the Chablis region. Pale pink in colour and with soft fruity flavours, this is a dry wine that is perfect for summertime enjoyment.

8,40€
£6.90
Crémant de Bourgogne, Rosé, Bailly-Lapierre, Brut

Couronne d’Or, Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut
An elegant dry sparkling wine produced in the Saumur region of the Loire, by the Méthode Traditionnelle (once called the Champagne Method). As close as it gets to Champagne, this is excellent for parties – without too great a price.

8,50€
£7.00
Couronne d’Or, Chapin & Landais, Saumur Brut

Charles Barr, Brut Champagne
A perfectly good Champagne at a reasonable price, made by Jacquart in Reims the capital of Champagne. This is "Brut" or dry, and is the answer for those who want a decent reliable Champagne at a really good price.

17,20€
£14.10
Charles Barr, Brut Champagne

Saint-Réol, Grand Cru, Brut Champagne      H M J
Our ever popular "House" champagne is a high quality Grand Cru champagne made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only – a soft style with none of the harshness that can be found so often in cheaper Champagnes. Put simply, this is probably the most delicious champagne you will taste at this price.

19,50€
£16.00
Saint-Réol, Grand Cru, Brut Champagne

Mercier, Demi-Sec Champagne
You may not have known that as part of its full repertoire, Champagne produces a sweet wine as well! This champagne is gently sweet, thereby going well with lighter desserts. Try it as a change at the end of dinner!

23,30€
£19.10
Mercier, Demi-Sec Champagne

Saint-Réol, Grand Cru, Rosé, Brut Champagne
One of the finest pink champagnes available on today’s market, and at such a reasonable price. This is original and better than many well-known names! Dry but full of soft red fruit flavours. Fabulous.

23,40€
£19.20
Saint-Réol, Grand Cru, Rosé, Brut Champagne

Pol Roger, Brut Réserve Champagne       M J
The epitome of classy Champagne from this small family-run House in Epernay: dry but with a clean fresh elegance. One of the best value Grande Marques, owing to its high proportion of aged reserve wines in its blends.

€27,40€
£22.50
(UK:£33.24)
Pol Roger, Brut Réserve Champagne

Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut Champagne
This is the Grande Marque unquestionably put on "the map" by the Boursot family between 1828 and 1960. This champagne has the finest reputation and is in our view the ultimate easy drinking non-vintage champagne, with its high percentage of top quality chardonnay, making it soft, dry and easy to appreciate.

27,90€
£23.00
Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut Champagne

Henriot, Blanc Souverain, Pur Chardonnay, Brut Champagne
This champagne is a Blanc de Blancs i.e. it is made entirely from white grapes, and it is one of the best value around. Henriot is a lesser-known but highly respected champagne house based in Reims. Soft and creamy on the palate, this is a delight.

28,00€
£23.30
Henriot, Blanc Souverain, Pur Chardonnay, Brut Champagne

Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut Champagne
This is the Grande Marque unquestionably put on "the map" by the Boursot family between 1828 and 1960. This champagne has the finest reputation and is in our view the ultimate easy drinking non-vintage champagne, with its high percentage of top quality chardonnay, making it soft, dry and easy to appreciate.

28,90€
£23.70

Dom Pérignon, Vintage 1998 Champagne      In gift box
Probably the most famous quality name in Champagne. This is a rare vintage to find now. We showed this wine at one of our gourmet dinners and it was apparent that whilst the wine is fabulous to enjoy now, it also has the capacity to develop over the next 20 years. See all its fab reviews from the world’s wine critics!

116,00€
£95.10
Dom Pérignon, Vintage 1998 Champagne

Belle Époque, Perrier-Jouët, Brut, Vintage 1990 Champagne In gift box
This is a collector’s item. From the exceptional and now hard to find 1990, this is sheer nectar.

169,00€
£138.50
Belle Époque, Perrier-Jouët, Brut, Vintage 1990 Champagne

OTHERS

Boursot’s Large Wine Glasses, 32cl
In order to get the most enjoyment out of your wines, these are good quality classic tulip shaped glasses of superb value.

3,60€
£3.00
Boursot’s Large Wine Glasses, 32cl

Wine Related Tea Towels
High quality 100% cotton tea towels featuring wine growing areas of France, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon & Provence, and the Loire as well as Vintage Chart and Champagne Bottle Sizes. Colour printed with food compatible ink and washable at 40°C. These make perfect gifts to your wine loving friends.

8,40€
£6.90
Wine Related Tea Towels

Pineau des Charentes, Sélection, André Thorin, 17%
Simply, this is the unfermented juice of the sweet grapes that make Cognac with a little cognac added. A similar style to sherry. Delicious when served chilled.

12,90€
£10.60
Pineau des Charentes, Sélection, André Thorin, 17%

Crème de Framboise au Cognac, Claude Thorin, 18%       Half Litres
An old recipe of raspberries macerated in Grande Champagne cognac. Serve it neat, on ice or for something different, pour it over a good vanilla ice cream. It's mouth-watering!

12,80€
£10.60
Crème de Framboise au Cognac, Claude Thorin, 18%

Crème de Cassis, Le Prieuré de Saint-Céols, 20%       Half Litres
We believe this is probably the best Cassis you will have ever tasted. It is quite extra-ordinary, with its powerful aroma of pure blackcurrants. Easy to appreciate by itself.

13,60€
£11.10
Crème de Cassis, Le Prieuré de Saint-Céols, 20%

Armagnac de la Mazière, 40%
Armagnac has a little more earthiness in its flavour than Cognac. This is a good typical example.

16,80€
£13.80
Armagnac de la Mazière, 40%

Crème de Châtaignes, Le Pelou, Couderc, 25%
An original recipe for a sweet chestnut liqueur: like so many of our unique spirits, this is fabulous. Great for presents or for some self-indulgence over the Christmas period – if you like chestnuts, you will love this.

17,90€
£14.70
Crème de Châtaignes, Le Pelou, Couderc, 25%

Calvados, Château du Breuil, Pays d’Auge, 40%
Produced in Normandy, which of course is renowned for the quality of its apples. Double distilled and then aged in oak to produce a fine delicate flavour.

19,90€
£16.30
Calvados, Château du Breuil, Pays d’Auge, 40%

Marc de Bourgogne, Château de Citeaux, 41%
The legendary brandy made from Burgundy grapes. Produced and bottled at Château de Citeaux in the village of Meursault which makes some of the finest Burgundies.

28,00 €
£23.00
Marc de Bourgogne, Château de Citeaux, 41%

Premier Cru Cognac de Grande Champagne, VSOP, Claude Thorin, 40%
Quite simply: smooth and utterly delicious - this beats virtually any branded cognac hands down.

30,40€
£24.90
Cognac de Grande Champagne, VSOP, André Thorin, 40%

Eau de Vie de Mirabelle, Grande Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils, 45%
This superior quality eau de vie is made from plumbs in Alsace. A local speciality.

25,80€
£21.10
Eau de Vie de Mirabelle, Grande Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils, 45%

Eau de Vie de Framboise, Grande Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils, 45%
This superior quality eau de vie is made from raspberries in Alsace. A local speciality.

27,60€
£22.60
Eau de Vie de Framboise, Grande Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils, 45%

Eau de Vie de Poire Williams, Grande Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils, 45%
This superior quality eau de vie is made from pears in Alsace. A local speciality.

27,60€
£22.60
Eau de Vie de Poire Williams, Grande Réserve, Robert Faller & Fils, 45%

Hors d’Age Armagnac, Domaine du Mignon, 42%
A traditionally made amber coloured and full flavoured Armagnac. This is a high quality product from this small producer.

38,50€
£26.60
Hors d’Age Armagnac, Domaine du Mignon, 42%

1982 Vintage Armagnac, Domaine du Mignon, 42%
Wow – this is almost grapey in its aroma! A classy Armagnac at a most sensible price..

38,00€
£31.60
1982 Vintage Armagnac, Domaine du Mignon, 42%

Huile d’Olive, Vierge Extra, Grand Cru, Jonquères d’Oriola, 50cl
Immaculately packaged olive oil of very high quality.

11,90€
£9.80
Huile d’Olive, Vierge Extra, Grand Cru, Jonquères d’Oriola, 50cl

H, M and J indicate that this wine is also available in Half Bottles / Magnums / Jeroboams

We charge in euros. The sterling price is simply a guide, at £= 1.22 and rounded to the nearest 10p

E&OE

The majority of our wines and spirits are not found in the UK, but the prices in red indicate comparative net selling prices of the exact same wines and vintages in the UK - after discount, Special Offer etc - prevailing when this list was published.

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