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2006
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Hautes Cotes de Beaune Clos Bortier Domaine Jean-Noel Gagnard (stelvin)
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Dme Jean Noel Gagnard
-- France
Pinot Noir,
12.5% alc.
Jean-Noel Gagnard is one of the best known names in Chassagne-Montrachet.
Though the eponymous Jean-Noel is still to be seen at the domaine he is long
since retired, handing over to daughter Caroline L’Estimé in 1989.
Having fine-tuned production and developed new markets, Caroline has been
looking to expand by planting vineyards on the slopes just above the village of
St Aubin, notably the single vineyard ‘Clos Bortier’. This
Hautes Côtes de Beaune is matured in oak barrels, though without
using new wood. Since the wine is designed to be drunk relatively young it has
been bottled with a screwcap.
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75 cl
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2
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2006
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Vacqueyras Domaine de la Charbonniére
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Domaine de la Charbonniere
-- France
Southern Rhône Blend,
14.5% alc.
Domaine de la Charbonnière is better known for their peerless range of
Châteauneufs- Du- Pape, the Marats are especially proud of their
Vacqueyras property, located adjacent to the village of Gigondas in the
foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Etymologically Vacqueyras is an old
Provençal word meaning valley of the stones, quite appropriate given the
nature of the terroir here! The blend is specific; Grenache to add colour,
aromatic intensity and alcoholic warmth, and Syrah, in an unusually high
percentage, to offer elegance and ageing potential.
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Bottle
75 cl
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2
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2005
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Jean-Louis Denois, Grande Cuvée, Vin de Pays d'Oc
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Domaine Jean Louis Denois
-- France
White Rhône Blend,
13% alc.
An unusual blend, but managed extremely successfully; the wine has a lot of
personality, rather like the winemaker! The nose is both floral and fruity,
with hints of guava and spice evidenced. The palate is both lively and
textured, with notes of vanillin, white peach, honey and lemon grass all
harmoniously entwined. Fresh and long on the finish, this would be a great
match for Dover Sole, monkfish or even turbot.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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Bottle
75 cl
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2
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2007
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Waterford Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Waterford Estate
-- South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc,
14% alc.
Oh! to be holidaying in the Cape, the restaurants brimming with every
conceivable fish, crying out for the likes of Kevin's Stellenbosch Sauvignon
Blanc, a perennial hit at Berrys thanks to its exhilarating passion fruit and
lychee aromas while the palate's (sea) fresh, cleansing and supremely elegant
with a gentle creaminess the perfect foil for any hollandaise that may come
your way...now where's that kingklip?
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)
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Bottle
75 cl
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2
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2006
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Nolan Cabernet Sauvignon, Wrattonbully, S.Australia (Stelvin)
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Nolan
-- Australia
Cab.Sauvignon,
13.5% alc.
A voluptuous Aussie cabernet, from a top limestone soil-rich area near
Coonawarra, with lots of fat, ripe, spicy, velvety, briary fruit that delivers
elegance and attitude.
(Jane MacQuitty - The Times - 02-Aug-2008)
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Bottle
75 cl
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2
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2007
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Heggies Vineyard Chardonnay, Eden Valley, South Australia
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The Heggies Vineyard Estate
-- Australia
Chardonnay,
13.5% alc.
With its elevated, granitic topography, Eden Valley is undoubtedly one of
Australia's finest, coolest terroirs. This single-vineyard Chardonnay
personifies these qualities: bright with pure, roasted hazlenut and freshly
baked bread aromas; the weightier, buttery, lemon/lime, herb and creamy
characters on the palate reminding us of its Aussie zip code. A worthy
alternative to good Maconnais, especially with a chicken-based pastry dish.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)
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Bottle
75 cl
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2
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Tasting Notes Essential Mixed Case, Wine Club, September 2009
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