- 2 x Louis Alexandre Cuvee Sec, Cotes de Gascogne 2010: There's no mistaking the fresh grass-and-grapefruit zing of Sauvignon in this glass
- 2 x Casa Leona Cabernet 2009:The rich aroma and flavour of cassis distinguishes this fine Chilean cabernet sauvignon. Underlying it are notes of cherry plum, cedarwood and cigarbox, which linger on the smooth, ripe finish
- 2 x Casa Leona Chardonnay 2011: A ripe and fruity modern chardonnay bursting with peach, pineapple and yellow plum flavours. It is unoaked and has a succulent, fresh finish
- 2 x La Multa El Recurso Red 2009: Full bodied with fine, soft tannins and well balanced acidity
- 2 x Chateau La Roche Bordeaux 2010: Lively, ripe red Bordeaux with smooth blackberry and plum fruit, a sassy kick of acidity and a hint of chocolate
- 2 x Contea di Castiglione Gavi 2011: A nose of pure apple, pear and delicate floral notes, followed by a palate of refreshing acidity and soft fruit flavours
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Case of 12
Cuvee Louis Alexandre Sec, Cotes de Gascogne 2010:
There's no mistaking the fresh grass-and-grapefruit zing of Sauvignon in this glass. Very pure, intensely crisp. Swirl it to release a lovely warm ripeness that envelopes the palate, plus a delicious minerality that could only be French.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Imagine a 22-year old English woman arriving in Beaujolais in 1987 with a burning desire to work in the wine trade. Would you ever guess she'd become one of France's leading winemakers today? The story is true; and Samantha Bailey says "I don't regret a single thing. It's been fantastic and well worth giving it a go."
Samantha has crafted this wine with her usual meticulous care, bringing in Sauvignon of maximum ripeness from her sunny Gascon vineyards.
SERVING:
A classy wine full of poise and Old World charm. Match its minerality with firm white fish like monkfish or halibut - its creaminess will match a herby shallot sauce or hollandaise too. KEEPING: Drink within 6 months of purchase
Style: Dry
Grape Variety: 70% Ugni Blanc & 30% Colombard
Country: France (Gascogny)
Closure: Screw cap
Suitable for vegetarians
Not suitable for vegans
Bottle: 6 x 75cl.
Alcohol by volume: 12%
Alcohol units per bottle: 9.0
Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.5
Contains sulphites
Casa Leona Cabernet 2009:
ABOUT THIS WINE: Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most highly prized red grape varieties in the world, and Chile has emergeed as one of the countries that makes the very best. This premium Chilean red is made from 100% Cabernet grapes grown in teh La Palmeria vineyard in the Rapel region, a sunny and dry area close to the pacific ocean. The winemaker was Jose Ignacio Cancino and the wine has been aged in French oak barrels for six months to add further complexity and depth of flavour.
This wine may throw a harmless deposit as it has been minimally treated to retain optimium quality.
SERVING: Served at room temperature this concentrated red makes a superb partner for many rich savoury dishes, especially grilled steak, roast lamb and matured cheese.
Style: Full bodied
Grape variey: Cabernet
Country: Chile
Closure: Natural cork
Suitable for vegetarians
Bottle: 75cl.
Alcohol by vol.: 14.5%
Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9
Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.9
Contains sulphites
Casa Leona Chardonnay 2011:
A ripe and fruity modern chardonnay bursting with peach, pineapple and yellow plum flavours. It is unoaked and has a succulent, fresh finish.
ABOUT THIS WINE:A well-balanced, unoaked chardonnay from chile, which is widely recognised as producing some of the most fruity and flavoursome whites in the world. The grapes for this wine comes from the sunny, dry Rapel region, near the pacific ocean.
The winemaker was Jose Ignacio Cancino of Vina La Roas.
KEEPING: Drink within 12 months of purchase.
Style: Dry
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Country: Chile
Closure: Synthetic closure
Suitable for vegetarians
Bottle: 75cl
Alcohol by vol.: 13.5%
Alcohol units per bottle: 10.1
Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.7
Contains sulphites
La Multa Old Vine El Recurso 2009:
Full bodied with fine, soft tannins and well balanced acidity.The nose has complex aromas of graphite, smoke and leather, on the palate soft raspberry and summer fruits give way to a long, smooth, spicy finish.
ABOUT THIS WINE: Norrel Robertson is a trained winemaker and Master of Wine who has been working in Spain for the last ten harvests. Home is Calatayud, once a thriving, enormous vineyard in the Aragon region of Spain.
Now much smaller it is certainly making a comeback, partly due to Norrel's skill and enthusiasm but also because of the region's natural capacity to produce rich concentrated reds from knarled old Garnacha and Tempranillo vines grown in inaccessible vineyards at altitude. If ever there was a red that over-delivered, this is it.
SERVING: This robust red is crying out for a full-on barbecue, or tapas. Roast meats such as duck or lamb would also be a perfect match.
KEEPING: Drink within 12 months of purchase.
Style: Full-bodied
Grape Variety: Garnacha, Tempranillo & Mazuelo
Country: Spain
Closure: Screw Cap
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Bottle: 75cl
Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9%
Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.8
Contains sulphites
Chateau La Roche Bordeaux 2010:
Lively, ripe red Bordeaux with smooth blackberry and plum fruit, a sassy kick of acidity and a hint of chocolate. There's a thread of rich tannins too, giving the wine a gentle structure. Zingy and vibrant - not heavy and overbearing - this juicy red is a breath of fresh air.
ABOUT THIS WINE: Made by a young, 37-year old winemaker who really appreciates the natural vibrancy of Bordeaux's grape varieties. In this wine he has ignored the region's tradition for more serious structured reds and let the flavours of the Merlot (60% of the blend) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) really shine. His key techniques have been to use a non-aggressive maceration and to leave the wine un-oaked.
SERVING: Lovely, gently ripe wine, great for sipping on its own, or savouring with cold meats, fine charcuterie, Spanish chorizo tapas or Italian Parma ham anti-pasti, or a robust meaty pizza.
Style: Medium-bodied
Grape Variety: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: France (Bordeaux)
Closure: Natural cork
Not suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Bottle: 75cl
Alcohol by volume: 13%
Alcohol units per bottle: 9.8%
Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.6
Contains sulphites
Gavi Contea di Castiglione 2011:
A nose of pure apple, pear and delicate floral notes, followed by a palate of refreshing acidity and soft fruit flavours.
ABOUT THIS WINE:The Cortese grapes for this wine were grown in the South-west facing vineyards of the Monferrato hills in Asti, Piemonte, on limestone-clay soil. The vinification was overseen by winemaker Claudio Manera.
SERVING:A delicious aperitif or particularly good with tuna steak.
Style: Dry
Grape Variety: 100% Cortese
Country: Italy (Piedmont)
Closure: Natural cork
Not suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Bottle: 75cl
Alcohol by volume: 13%
Alcohol units per bottle: 9.8%
Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.6
Contains sulphites
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