2006
Cuvée des Oliviers, Massamier, RED Mignarde, VDP Coteaux des Peyriac
France
»
Vin de Pays
»
Vin de Pays d'Oc
»
VDP des Côteaux de Peyriac
Bottle
(75cl)
£
5.17
$
8.43
12 x
£
4.65
Special case price
£
55.83
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£
6.26
(10%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
13.5% alc.
Perennial favourite at BBR and, it should be said, several of its prestigious
restaurant customers, Franz Venes’ Cuvée des Oliviers is a blend
of 30% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 30% Carignan, 20% Cinsault, 10% Syrah and 10%
Grenache. It is juicy but with a Southern French concentration, manifested by
hints of herbs, licorice and spice adorning a bedrock of ripe fruit, of both
red and black complexion.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2006
Domaine de Coudoulet Syrah, Vin De Pays D'Oc
France
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Vin de Pays
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Vin de Pays d'Oc
Bottle
(75cl)
£
5.48
$
8.92
12 x
£
4.91
Special case price
£
58.96
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£
6.78
(10%)
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Drink now,
Cork Closure,
13% alc.
"Less overtly alcoholic and jammy than New World Shiraz, but without the
complexity (or price tag) of the great names of the Northern Rhône, this is a
great example of a juicy and delicious Vin De Pays Syrah. Unoaked and
gloriously ripe, this is an exuberant expression of Mediterranean sunshine,
albeit tempered by the cooler influence from the slopes of the Montagne Noire.
With a rich and satisfying mouth feel, gentle tannins and impressive length
this would work well with roast chicken or guinea fowl." (Simon Field- BBR
Buyer)
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2007
Domaine de Coudoulet, Syrah Vin De Pays D'Oc
France
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Vin de Pays
»
Vin de Pays d'Oc
Bottle
(75cl)
£
5.74
$
9.35
12 x
£
5.13
Special case price
£
61.57
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£
7.30
(10.5%)
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
Cork Closure,
13% alc.
"Syrah is one of the reasons for the success of Minervois la Livinière in
general and for the success of Pierre André Ournac as a vigneron in particular.
No surprises then , that his Vin De Pays Syrah is an outstanding exemplar.
Farmed on the slopes of the Montagne Noir and vinified without oak, this is a
juicy and richly satisfying Syrah. Blackberry, spice, a little pepper and then
a refreshing palate where the tannins are gentle but present where the finish
is long but clean. Exceptional value." (Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2007
Cuvée Tradition Rosé AOC Minervois, Massammier Le Mignarde
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Minervois
Limited Stock
Bottle
(75cl)
£
6.48
$
10.55
12 x
£
5.83
Special case price
£
69.91
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£
7.83
(10%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Rose,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
13.5% alc.
"Senior sibling to the delightful 'Oliviers Rosé' this is an Appellation
Minervois rather than a Vin De Pays. Its blend is 50% Cinsault, the balance
divided between Syrah and Grenache. Its colour is rich, plush, its weight good,
with balanced acidity and lively red fruit notes en bouche and even a hint of
licorice on the finish. Fine with crustacean dishes, with salads or lighter
meats."
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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Chono Syrah, Elqui Valley, Chile
Chile
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Central Valley
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Maipo
Bottle
(75cl)
£
6.57
$
10.69
12 x
£
5.91
Special case price
£
70.96
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£
7.83
(9.5%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
13.5% alc.
You read it here first; the Elqui Valley is the place in Chile to grow Syrah.
With its semi-arid terrrain, tempered by the cooling Pacific, and
wonderfully clear atmosphere (several observatories are located here), this has
proved an ideal spot for Alvaro Espinoza to demonstrate his skills with this
famously temperamental variety. Very low yields generate highly concentrated
fruit, while maceration is gentle to avoid over-extraction, A deep Syrah
colour, then a friendly nose of spice, black fruit and hints of macerated
prune; the palate is beautifully soft with red and black fruit flavours and
finely wrought tannins. (Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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NV
Berrys' Australian Shiraz, Elderton Barossa Valley (Stelvin)
Australia
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South Australia
»
Barossa Valley
BBR Exclusive
Bottle
(75cl)
£
7.22
$
11.75
12 x
£
6.48
Special case price
£
77.74
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£
8.87
(10%)
Light-Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Drink now,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
Stelvin Closure,
14% alc.
Aussie wines aren't all old hat, as this astonishingly ripe, sweet, creamy,
perfumed Shiraz proves. Its violet scent and berry fruit make it a good game
red , especially with venison casserole.
(Jane MacQuitty - The Times - 17-Jan-2009)
"Fine, spicy, ultra-ripe currant jam. Big, yet seductive."
(Wines of the Year - Highly Recommended 4/5 Stars- Decanter Nov 08)
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2006
Le Clos, Cotes Du Roussillon, Domaine Boudau
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côtes du Roussillon
Bottle
(75cl)
£
7.43
$
12.11
12 x
£
6.70
Special case price
£
80.35
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£
8.87
(9.5%)
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Drink now,
13% alc.
Just to the south of the border with Corbières, Le Clos is vinifed
traditionally and does not see oak; instead it is a perfect expression of ripe
old vine Grenache with 20% of Syrah added to lend a pleasing mineral grip to
the rich palate, where black cherries and damsons predominate. A classic
example of a Roussillon wine and will accompany spicy sausages or a haunch of
venison with no little relish! It is a mystery to me why Roussillon is so far
behind Languedoc in terms of perception in the UK. Hopefully this excellent
example will help to redress the balance! (Simon Field, MW, BBR Buyer)
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2005
Cotes Du Roussillon Tradition Domaine Boudau
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côtes du Roussillon
Bottle
(75cl)
£
8.04
$
13.10
12 x
£
7.22
Special case price
£
86.61
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£
9.91
(10%)
Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
Located just over the Languedoc Roussillon divide, to the west of
Pérpignan, Domaine Boudau is buiding a fine reputation for excellent
Grenache-based wines, the concentration and generosity of which seems to be a
hall-mark of Roussillon , together of course, with their excellent value for
money!
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2006
Mas Conscience, Le Cas, Vin de Pays de l'Hérault
France
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Vin de Pays
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Vin de Pays d'Oc
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VdP de l'Herault
Bottle
(75cl)
£
9.30
$
15.15
12 x
£
8.35
Special case price
£
100.17
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£
11.48
(10%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
14% alc.
Those in search of the essence of old vine Carignan need look no further.
Pejoratively described as the work-horse grape by some, Carignan is in fact the
backbone and, almost mixing metaphors, the lifeblood of the Languedoc
landscape. From the wonderful terroir of Les Terrasses De Larzac, soon to be
promoted to stand-alone Appellation Contrôlée, Laurent and Geneviève Vidal farm
biodynamically. Their Carignan is made from 55 yo vines; it is dominated by
notes of dried fruits and macerated plums with quite firm tannins and a great
deal of attitude. Will certainly repay double or even triple decanting and
accompany a block of Comté or a haunch of venison. Will also repay patience.
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2006
Syrah, Vin De Pays, Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin
France
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Vin de Pays
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VdP des Comtés Rhodaniens
Bottle
(75cl)
£
9.57
$
15.58
12 x
£
6.83
Special case price
£
81.91
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£
32.87
(28.5%)
Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Syrah/Shiraz ,
Ready, but will keep,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
12.5% alc.
This is a wonderfully expressive and exuberant Syrah, with plenty of weight and
red fruit personality, all completed by a rich, peppery grip on the
finish.
Simon Field MW - Rhone Buyer
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