2000 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Croix de Bois' (per 6x75cl) 100% Grenache. A classic Provencal bouquet of Rosemary, Thyme, earth & kirsch, with hints of liquorice. The palate is ripe & full bodied, sweet & very spicy, with a firm structure. 5-15 years.
212.00
Southern France
1974 Rivesaltes (per 12x50cl) Clean, aged, pronounced aromas of rich, ripe, figs, damsons, plums, dried fruit soaked in Madeira plus coffee and tawny notes. Med-sweet, soft acidity and tannins, full bodied with aged dried fruit, plums, figs and damsons. Sweet and luscious, rich and spicy with a very long complex finish with nutty, almond notes. (CG)
165.00
1977 Rivesaltes (per 12x50cl) Clean, maturing aromas of spirity dried fruits, figs, plums and sultanas. Quite earthy with a chocolate/coffee complexity. Med-sweet, medium acidity and low soft tannins. A superb depth of coffee, dried fruits, figs, sultanas and citrus peel. Develops a lovely honeyed sweetness on the middle. Very long with a tangy citrus finish. (VR)
155.00
1986 Banyuls (per 12x50cl) Lighter than the the Rivesaltes, with a lovely elegance to the aromas. Almost Madeira-like with honeyed, toffee’d dried fruit and nuts. Dry, low acidity, low tannins. Clean and Madeira-esque, lovely rancio of coffee, green nuts, dried fruit (raisins and sultanas). Lovely length with a good peppery/ spicy bite and a touch of burnt toffee on the after taste. (CG)
152.00
1998 Rivesaltes (per 12x50cl) Richer and fuller than the 1981, greater depth and a wonderful dense-ness of blackcurrant/ cherry fruit and coffee. Nicely aromatic and wonderfully fruity, with a mere suggestion of oxidisation. Off-sweet, low acidity, low tannins, full bodied. Rich and fruity, wonderful combination of blackcurrant/ cherry fruit, pepper, dried fruits and like the nose a mere suggestion of oxidisation. Very long and juicy. (CG)
114.00
1999 Banyuls 'Terra Vinya' (per 12x50cl) Stunning nose! Superb depth, wonderfully hedonistic aromas of blackcurrant, pepper, spice and herbs, along with well integrated sweet oak. Dry, low tannin, low acidity, full bodied. Rich, decadent and fruity. Deep, complex and very chocolaty with the flavours mirroring the aromas. Very long and dense with a subtle herby finish.
236.00
2000 Coteaux d'Aix 'Terra D'Or' (per 6x75cl)
169.00
2001 VdP de la Ardeche 'Les Coufis' (per 12x37.5cl) Very deep, rich, honeyed nose of marmalade fruit, sultanas, raisins and a touch of coffee. Good balance with a lovely tangy, fresh note. Sweet, low acidity, rich and fruity with raisins, dried fruits, apricot conserve and coffee. Lovely balance, not overly acidic, very concentrated and succulent with a long, clean finish. (CG)
150.00
2004 Cote du Roussillon 'Occultum Lapidum' Syrah, Grenache, Carignan Clean, dry, soft and sexy aromas of black/ redcurrant, herbs, pepper and spice. Lovely depth with a tobacco/ foresty note. More elegant than the 2003. Dry, medium acidity, low-medium tannins, medium bodied. Elegant, pure blackcurrant/ berry, a touch of herbs, minerals and pepper. A slight capcicum note on the middle, good soft succulent fruit finish with a touch of kirsch. (CG)
129.00
2005 Muscat Beaumes de Venise (per 12x37.5cl) Wonderfully aromatic with crisp white fruit, lychee, grass and light spice, balanced by a touch of citrus acidity. Off-dry, low acidity, light-med bodied. Rich and fruity, lighter than the Coufis with lovely white fruit, lychee and spice. Delicate with a lovely balance. (CG)
113.00
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Current duty rates per 12 x 75cl,
still wines £17.50
sparkling wines £22.40
fortified wines £23.32
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