Description: Situated in the communes of Saint-Christoly and Valeyrac, the Magrez Tivoli vineyard benefits for the superb “Crus du Médoc” terroir. The wine is made from 40 year old vines that grow in the gravelly soil; each grape is harvested individually by hand in the tradition way to ensure that only the best make […]
Cuvée André Côtes du Rhône 2011
Description: This Cuvée André Côtes du Rhône pours a bright ruby colour and has the distinct aroma of blackcurrant, black grapes and spices. It has a nice volume in the mouth, again full of dark fruits and spices with a nice warm finish without the tannins you might expect. Serve at room temperature and allow […]
Fleurie 2010 – The Exquisite Collection
Description: This 2010 Fleurie from Aldi is a good example of the variety. It has lightly scented floral aromas (hence the name), which resolve into fresh ripe berries and red fruits galore. Not a wine to be drunk cold (although over ice is OK), a decent room temperature will really bring out the tastes of […]
George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2012
Description: Made from hand-harvested Gamay grapes, this light red wine offers aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose. It is light scarlet in colour, and has the clarity and sparkle that you only get with Beaujolais Nouveau. This years harvest is full of fruit and softness with more silky smooth tannins on the palate. […]
Mâcon Loché Vin de Bourgogne Domain Cordier 2010
Description: A quality white Burgundy with panache and elegance. Gentle peach and apple fruit overlaid with a subtle creamy character. Balanced acidity and clear mineral notes. A fresh and lingering finish. This was a nice crisp wine, served chilled on this occasion, but had the body to be served slightly warmer. It was very smooth […]
Mas de Daumas Gassac Grand Cru 2011
Description: This complex blend of four of the champion varieties leads to a white wine that is full of flavour and nuances that reward the mouth well. Served cold, but not chilled, the aromas are everything from lavender to lemon, honey to hay. The taste is fresh and stimulating, full of fruits and minerals, but […]
Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2011
Description: Very light in colour with a full floral aroma that pleases. A smooth flowing taste of citrus and wild flowers, crisp, yet it has a delicate spice hint to it leading to a nice dry finish. Medium bodied, this wine really needs to be taken with food for the flavour to be revealed. It […]
Domain la Germiere Sancerre 2011
Description: Very light in colour, this wine has the obvious aroma of sancerre. Medium bodied, and smooth, this has hidden complexity, revealing tastes of passion fruit, elderflower and oak. A nice clean finish, this is a good quality wine that can easily hold its own with others three times the price. This Domain la Germiere […]
Calvet Bordeaux Superieur 2010
Description: Deep ruby red in colour, this has the gentle aroma of blackcurrants. Somewhat light bodied it has a smooth taste of blackcherry and dark plums, but without any of the woody complexity you might like to find in a higher priced wine. Not refreshing enough or smooth enough to be drunk enjoyably on its […]
Calvet Bordeaux Blanc 2011
Description: A medium lemony colour, it has the gentle aroma of citrus and acacia flower. This is a complex wine, giving up a consistent floral white grape taste mixed with a subtle hint of grapefruit and passion fruit. The taste gets more mixed and identifiable through to the finish. It is the Semillon component of […]