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Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue Pomerol 2016
Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue is the second wine of Chateau Bonalgue. The Chateau is located in the Pomerol wine growing appellation of Bordeaux’s right bank. The history of Chateau Bonalgue dates back to the French Revolution when there is a first reference to vines in the “Graves de Bonalgue Read More
Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue is the second wine of Chateau Bonalgue. The Chateau is located in the Pomerol wine growing appellation of Bordeaux’s right bank. The history of Chateau Bonalgue dates back to the French Revolution when there is a first reference to vines in the “Graves de Bonalgue” area appeared in local archives. A veteran from Napoleon’s Grand Army, Captain Rabion, inherited the land and built a handsome residence. The building housed his regimental arms, and the garden was filled with magnificent Lebanese Cedar trees; Chateau Bonalgue was born. The Bourotte family bought Chateau Bonalgue in 1926 and it remains in the same family today. The vineyard today is in excellent condition, and the property continues to improve and to refine its methods, while always paying tribute to the exceptional terroir of Bonalgue. As well as Bonalgue, the Bourotte family also own Clos du Clocher and Château Monregard La Croix in Pomerol, Château Les Hauts-Conseillants in Lalande de Pomerol and Chateau du Courlat in Lussac Saint-Emilion amongst others. The Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue plot comprises 1 hectare and is planted with 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The soil is predominantly clay-limestone with a the rich band of iron-ore that so distinguishes the Pomerol terroir. These qualities make this a heat-retaining soil, that means grapes ripen early and evenly, reaching perfect maturity. Great care is taken in the vineyard with pruning, leaf thinning, debudding, green harvesting. Precise and meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard means they produce quality grapes year after year. The wine is vinified in a traditional manner cement tank followed by a period of maturation of 12 months in second fill French oak barrels. Production is around 6000 bottles per vintage. 13.5% alc Read Less
Chateau Beausejour de Bonalgue Pomerol 2016
$64.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
- Type: Red W
Chateau Les Vieux Ormes Lalande de Pomerol 2016A Merlot dominant style, from a lesser known region on the right bank. Just right for drinking now. Offers complex and inviting aromas. Vibrant palate that offers plenty of supple fruit and sweet spices. A serious wine with layered tannins, dry and satisfying.
Chateau Les Vieux Ormes Lalande de Pomerol 2016
$31.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
- Type: Red W
Chateau Moulin Delille Saint Estephe 2016Chateau Moulin Delille is located at Leyssac in the heart of the St Estephe wine appellation. The estate comprises some 24 hectares of vineyard on clay / gravelly soils and is owned by the fifth generation of the Ollier family. It is currently owned and managed by Christian Ollier and his daughter C Read More
Chateau Moulin Delille is located at Leyssac in the heart of the St Estephe wine appellation. The estate comprises some 24 hectares of vineyard on clay / gravelly soils and is owned by the fifth generation of the Ollier family. It is currently owned and managed by Christian Ollier and his daughter Coralie. The flagship wine of the estate is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, handpicked and sourced from vines with an average age of 35 years. It undergoes a traditional fermentation in concrete and then aging in a mix of first and second use barrels for 18 months. Just 13,000 bottles produced. The nose is spicy with blackberry, blueberry, plum and sandalwood aromas. The palate is powerful with a round mouth feel and ripe black fruit, supported by plenty of tannins typical of Saint Estephe, however they are beautifully ripe and not at all astringent. There is a long toasty finish. (14% alc) Read Less
Chateau Moulin Delille Saint Estephe 2016
$36.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
- Type: Red W
Chateau Trois Moulins Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2015Made from an almost equal blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Great nose of cassis, small red berries and forest floor. Rich and well structured on the palate with spicy red fruit, round tannins and soft spice and tobacco notes.
Chateau Trois Moulins Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2015
$27.90Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
- Type: Red W
Clos du Clocher Pomerol 2012Very well-situated on the highest part of the plateau, tucked between the illustrious Chateaux of Lagrange and Trotanoy, and just a half kilometre from Chateau Petrus, Clos du Clocher is a tiny property, just under 15 acres of approximately 40 year old vines producing about 3,000 cases per year on a Read More
Very well-situated on the highest part of the plateau, tucked between the illustrious Chateaux of Lagrange and Trotanoy, and just a half kilometre from Chateau Petrus, Clos du Clocher is a tiny property, just under 15 acres of approximately 40 year old vines producing about 3,000 cases per year on average. The vineyards represent the classic Pomerol proportions of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, called Bouchet locally. The nose is dense black fruits, notably plum and stewed Bing cherry, licorice and a hint of dark chocolate where the Merlot meets the barrel. Dark plum and blackberry on the palate with that classic right bank earthiness that elevates food. At eight years old, the tannins are no longer chewy but assimilating nicely into the wine’s dark fleshiness that spills into the lovely finish. 14.4% alc. Read Less
Clos du Clocher Pomerol 2012
$124.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bordeaux
- Type: Red W
Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits Saint Georges Vieilles Vignes 2016The Domaine Alain Michelot is a Nuits-Saint-Georges specialist: of the domaine's eight hectares, 7.5 are in Nuits. Winemaking is now run by Alain’s daughter Élodie Michelot, who has brought a feminine touch to the wine. She has concentrated on bringing finesse and elegance to the wines, without s Read More
The Domaine Alain Michelot is a Nuits-Saint-Georges specialist: of the domaine's eight hectares, 7.5 are in Nuits. Winemaking is now run by Alain’s daughter Élodie Michelot, who has brought a feminine touch to the wine. She has concentrated on bringing finesse and elegance to the wines, without sacrificing the power of the terroir. Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes displays all the richness garnered from old vines. Two vineyard sites are used for sources, one in the Southern part of the village, with vines ranging from 65 and 77 years, and another, in Primeaux-Prisey, with vines of about 50 years of age. Powerful, aromatic and with wonderful texture this wine offers complex flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant and smoke leading on to a long, elegant and flavoursome finish. Read Less
Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits Saint Georges Vieilles Vignes 2016
$101.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bourgogne
- Type: Red
Domaine Claudie Jobard Pommard 2017Claudie Jobard has an enviable pedigree when it comes to viticulture. Her mother, Laurence Jobard, is considered one of the best enologists in France. She was winemaker for Joseph Drouhin for over twenty years and was known for the esteemed wines she made under her father’s name (Gabriel Billard). Read More
Claudie Jobard has an enviable pedigree when it comes to viticulture. Her mother, Laurence Jobard, is considered one of the best enologists in France. She was winemaker for Joseph Drouhin for over twenty years and was known for the esteemed wines she made under her father’s name (Gabriel Billard). Claudie’s father, Roger, was a pépiniériste viticole (a nurseryman producing vines), descended from generations of experts in this field that was the family business. Claudie, the 8th generation in her family, currently makes small quantities from the fruit of her family’s vineyards. She is also technical director for Remoissenet. The Claudie Jobard Pommard comes from 3 plots of the family’s 1.5 Ha of vineyards in the Cote de Beaune. The average age is 75 years. Lovely nose of macerated cherries and some savoury underbrush. Flavours of blackcurrant, wild strawberry, lingonberry and plum. Great structure and power, but with the finesse and maturity one expects from Claudie Jobard. Read Less
Domaine Claudie Jobard Pommard 2017
$100.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bourgogne
- Type: Red
Domaine Dampt Chablis 2018Domaine Daniel Dampt is one of the most well-regarded Chablis producers, creating wines of exceptional purity and freshness. Chablis is 100% Chardonnay grown on soils with fossilized shellfish. Because of that, the wine is a perfect pairing for oysters. Fresh lemon and green apple, an elegant minera Read More
Domaine Daniel Dampt is one of the most well-regarded Chablis producers, creating wines of exceptional purity and freshness. Chablis is 100% Chardonnay grown on soils with fossilized shellfish. Because of that, the wine is a perfect pairing for oysters. Fresh lemon and green apple, an elegant minerality, with a lively finish. Fresh, elegant and concentrated. Drink now and over the next 4 years. Read Less
Domaine Dampt Chablis 2018
$40.90Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Burgundy
- Type: White
Domaine de la Bastide Les Figues Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2019Domaine de la Bastide, located in Visan in the southern Rhône, is owned by Bernard and Nicole Boyer. Bernard worked for over 20 years as an agricultural engineer, and in 1989 he and Nicole founded their estate. The family lives in a fortified farmhouse built by the Templar knights in the middle age Read More
Domaine de la Bastide, located in Visan in the southern Rhône, is owned by Bernard and Nicole Boyer. Bernard worked for over 20 years as an agricultural engineer, and in 1989 he and Nicole founded their estate. The family lives in a fortified farmhouse built by the Templar knights in the middle ages! Today their son Vincent runs the estate with his wife Stephanie. They are in the process of converting to organic viticulture. The Bastide Blanc is a blend of 45% Viognier, 40% Roussanne, and 15% Clairette grown in calcareous clay soils. All grapes are hand and mechanical harvest, fermented separately for 3 weeks in tank. 50% of the wine is aged briefly in oak, then blended with the tank wine just before bottling. The displays lively aromatics and rich mouthfeel with plenty of refreshment and flavors of flowers, ripe stone and tropical fruits and hints of spice. Read Less
Domaine de la Bastide Les Figues Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2019
$19.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Rhone
- Type: White Wi
Domaine de la Guicharde Massif d’Uchaux Cuvee Genest 2017The wine shows moderate to deep ruby red colour, with an almost purple hue indicative of its youth. A complex and rich mix of aroma’s, including black cherry, tapenade (black olive puree) crab apple, plum, cranberry and stewed strawberry fruit, with subtle licorice and mint. On the palate, the wi Read More
The wine shows moderate to deep ruby red colour, with an almost purple hue indicative of its youth. A complex and rich mix of aroma’s, including black cherry, tapenade (black olive puree) crab apple, plum, cranberry and stewed strawberry fruit, with subtle licorice and mint. On the palate, the wine mirrors the nose, although the fruits tend to show a little more of a black nature than the pretty nose would imply. Some salty, black licorice notes on the finish, as well as a bit of alcoholic weight (14.5%). Read Less
Domaine de la Guicharde Massif d’Uchaux Cuvee Genest 2017
$22.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Rhone
- Type: Red Wine
Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre 2019Sancerre, in the upper Loire Valley, is the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc in Europe -- crisp and fruity, with racy acidity. The soil is composed of limestone and fossilized seashells, which gives the wine an unmistakable minerality. This wine displays a limpid, pale yellow hue with golden highlight Read More
Sancerre, in the upper Loire Valley, is the benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc in Europe -- crisp and fruity, with racy acidity. The soil is composed of limestone and fossilized seashells, which gives the wine an unmistakable minerality. This wine displays a limpid, pale yellow hue with golden highlights. Expressive on the nose, combining floral fragrances with aromas of white peach and exotic fruit (pineapple, passion fruit). Well-balanced and honest on entry, the wine is underpinned by freshness and powerful, long-lasting acidity on the finish, revealing a lovely minerality. Read Less
Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre 2019
$32.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Loire
- Type: White Wi
Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre Heritage Red 2016With a deep, intense ruby hue, the wine opens with an expressive, harmonious blend of grilled, smoked and toasted aromas with fruity notes (ripe dark berries). On the palate, the wine shows beautiful silky, velvety body with the same lovely blend of red fruit aromas and melted nuances created by wel Read More
With a deep, intense ruby hue, the wine opens with an expressive, harmonious blend of grilled, smoked and toasted aromas with fruity notes (ripe dark berries). On the palate, the wine shows beautiful silky, velvety body with the same lovely blend of red fruit aromas and melted nuances created by well-integrated oak. With structure and a long red fruit aftertaste, this Sancerre should only be enjoyed after 12 months of aging. Read Less
Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre Heritage Red 2016
$33.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Loire
- Type: Red Wine
Domaine Laboureau Volnay 2018This domaine has been in the family for 11 generations and works some of the most beautiful vineyards in the Cote du Beaune. They have chosen to work “lutte raisonee”, using fertilizers and pesticides only when absolutely required. A fine and elegant village wine. It has all the characteristics Read More
This domaine has been in the family for 11 generations and works some of the most beautiful vineyards in the Cote du Beaune. They have chosen to work “lutte raisonee”, using fertilizers and pesticides only when absolutely required. A fine and elegant village wine. It has all the characteristics of a Volnay, that is it has aromas of violet, cherry, and - with age - spices, game and cooked prune. It has an immediate appeal which means it can be fully open while still relatively young. Read Less
Domaine Laboureau Volnay 2018
$80.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bourgogne
- Type: Red
Domaine Lapalus Macon Milly Lamartine White 2018Made from Chardonnay grown on limestone soil. Good complexity, lemon and fresh pineapple aromas. Spice notes. On the palate there are white floral notes. Vibrant acidity. Good minerality. A fine and precise wine . Very pleasant from now on. Very good with fish and seafood.
Domaine Lapalus Macon Milly Lamartine White 2018
$27.90Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bourgogne
- Type: Whit
Domaine Magellan Merlot vdp 2018Planted in the seventies, makes it one of the oldest Merlot vineyards in the Languedoc! The winemaking followed a classic pattern without over-extraction. No oak was used, although the wine was aged in concrete tank for 20 months. Of course it is a Merlot, but it is primarily a wine from the domaine Read More
Planted in the seventies, makes it one of the oldest Merlot vineyards in the Languedoc! The winemaking followed a classic pattern without over-extraction. No oak was used, although the wine was aged in concrete tank for 20 months. Of course it is a Merlot, but it is primarily a wine from the domaine’s sandstone terroir: spicy smoky, with a great richness and smooth tannins. Read Less
Domaine Magellan Merlot vdp 2018
$18.90Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Languedoc
- Type: Red
Domaine Philippe Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin les Platieres 2017Philippe Leclerc is an old school producer, who still gives his wines 24 months in oak, which is becoming rarer in Burgundy. Though he has a reputation for making bold and robust wines, he has been making them in a fresher style with softer and more integrated tannins by incorporating some whole bu Read More
Philippe Leclerc is an old school producer, who still gives his wines 24 months in oak, which is becoming rarer in Burgundy. Though he has a reputation for making bold and robust wines, he has been making them in a fresher style with softer and more integrated tannins by incorporating some whole bunches during fermentation. There is some wood notes on the nose of the 2017,though not enough to be invasive. The supple, round and attractively textured medium weight flavors deliver excellent length. Classic Gevrey from a classic vintage. Read Less
Domaine Philippe Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin les Platieres 2017
$94.95Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bourgogne
- Type: Red
Domaine Robert Vic Mas de la Source Sauvignon 2019A softer sauvignon blanc, showing the influence of the warmer south of France. Green apple, citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavours. Good, but not overpowering finish with softer acid profile and a clean finish.
Domaine Robert Vic Mas de la Source Sauvignon 2019
$16.80Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Languedoc
- Type: Whit
Domaine Saint Michel Cotes du Rhone 2019An outstanding cuvee from a small family estate, in a fantastic vintage. Run by the Boyers in their Medieval fortified house in the Rhone valley. A delicious, classic red from southern Rhone. Made from Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault it is fresh and fruity. Persisting aromas of red berries enhanced by Read More
An outstanding cuvee from a small family estate, in a fantastic vintage. Run by the Boyers in their Medieval fortified house in the Rhone valley. A delicious, classic red from southern Rhone. Made from Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault it is fresh and fruity. Persisting aromas of red berries enhanced by the lingering fragrance of blackberries and cherries in brandy. Soft tannins and ripe brambly fruit. Delicate and creamy mouthfeel. Drink now and over the next 18 months. Read Less
Domaine Saint Michel Cotes du Rhone 2019
$19.50Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Rhone
- Type: Red Wine
Domaine Thenard Givry Cellier aux Moines 2016With a southerly exposure, this 3.22 hectare vineyard is a mix of clay and lime. Oak barrels are used in fermentation bringing about soft and subtle tannins. The “Cellier aux Moines” parcel is very old with records dating back to 1258. With a terrific currant color, and a rich, intense fruit bou Read More
With a southerly exposure, this 3.22 hectare vineyard is a mix of clay and lime. Oak barrels are used in fermentation bringing about soft and subtle tannins. The “Cellier aux Moines” parcel is very old with records dating back to 1258. With a terrific currant color, and a rich, intense fruit bouquet with aromas of ripe dark berries, this Pinot Noir has lots of sweet, pure fruit on the palate. It is a beautifully balanced, velvety wine that offers good power, backend persistence and a lingering finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed after a long aging period. Read Less
Domaine Thenard Givry Cellier aux Moines 2016
$51.70Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Bourgogne
- Type: Red
Racine Pinot Noir 2019Made from Pinot Noir grown at vineyards located between 300 and 400 metres in Limoux. Light to medium ruby colour with a moderately intense nose of red berries and boiled candy. The palate is medium bodied with generous red berries, black licorice and some cake spice. Tannins are very soft and ther Read More
Made from Pinot Noir grown at vineyards located between 300 and 400 metres in Limoux. Light to medium ruby colour with a moderately intense nose of red berries and boiled candy. The palate is medium bodied with generous red berries, black licorice and some cake spice. Tannins are very soft and there is good acidity, making this a wine which is suited to enjoying with food. The area presents a mix of Mediterranean and oceanic climate, tempered by the higher elevation of the vineyards in the area. Read Less
Racine Pinot Noir 2019
$21.15Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Languedoc
- Type: Red
Rive Droite Rive Gauche Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2018Very aromatic with overtones of white flowers, apricot, white peach. This wine has low acidity, which makes it really easy to drink by its own. Flavours of peaches, quince and some waxy lanolin that make the palate quite complex for the price.
Rive Droite Rive Gauche Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2018
$19.25Availability: In stockOut of stock
- Country / Region: France / Languedoc
- Type: Whit
Salmon-hued colour, intense nose of exotic fruits with aromas of peach and citrus. In the mouth the wine is dry but exhibits very good fruit concentration. Crisp and refreshing yet complex, this rose serves to elevate the experience of white wine drinkers and to convince red wine drinkers that they Read More
Salmon-hued colour, intense nose of exotic fruits with aromas of peach and citrus. In the mouth the wine is dry but exhibits very good fruit concentration. Crisp and refreshing yet complex, this rose serves to elevate the experience of white wine drinkers and to convince red wine drinkers that they should expand their horizons! Read Less