Les Volets Chardonnay 2015 (Aude Valley) VV 7.25
Absolutely gorgeous, flavoursome Burgundian style Chardonnay. A zesty acidity gives way to green apple and brioche notes. The Haute Vallée de L’Aude benefits from a warm climate combined with high altitude which results
in wines with concentrated fruit yet refreshing acidity. Made from mostly hand-picked grapes, 20% of which have been vinified in old oak, imparting texture and body.
For those looking for a high quality Chardonnay, this punches well above its weight
Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge.
RRP 8.95 Our price £7.25 6 for £40
Absolutely gorgeous, flavoursome Burgundian style Chardonnay. A zesty acidity gives way to green apple and brioche notes. The Haute Vallée de L’Aude benefits from a warm climate combined with high altitude which results
in wines with concentrated fruit yet refreshing acidity. Made from mostly hand-picked grapes, 20% of which have been vinified in old oak, imparting texture and body.
For those looking for a high quality Chardonnay, this punches well above its weight
Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge.
RRP 8.95 Our price £7.25 6 for £40
Honore de Berticot Sauvignon 2015 (Cotes de Duras) 8.75
For many years now we have been extolling the virtues of this fabulous, prize-winning wine. Fresh, well-rounded
fruity, dry white with hints of gooseberries. Gorgeous ..... and fantastic value!!
Perfect with fish in a dill sauce. Gold Medal at the Concours Mondiale du Sauvignon.
fruity, dry white with hints of gooseberries. Gorgeous ..... and fantastic value!!
Perfect with fish in a dill sauce. Gold Medal at the Concours Mondiale du Sauvignon.
Les Mains Noires 2016 (Cotes du Rousillon) 7.25
Hidden gem of a wine made mainly with Grenache Blanc and a splash of Macabeu, This dryish wine is lightly aromatic with green apple, citrus and floral notes and a refreshing, appetising finish.
The grapes are grown on black schist soils at high altitude in the Agly Valley, which also gives the wine an interesting smoky, mineral edge. Seen elsewhere at £8.50. 6 for £40
Hidden gem of a wine made mainly with Grenache Blanc and a splash of Macabeu, This dryish wine is lightly aromatic with green apple, citrus and floral notes and a refreshing, appetising finish.
The grapes are grown on black schist soils at high altitude in the Agly Valley, which also gives the wine an interesting smoky, mineral edge. Seen elsewhere at £8.50. 6 for £40
Domaine de Flines Chardonnay 2014 (Loire) 8.95
Easy drinking, accessible wine. Light and delicate in a typical French
under-stated way, with floral aromas and clean flavours of apples and pears.
under-stated way, with floral aromas and clean flavours of apples and pears.
Domaine de L'Olibet 'Les Cabrides' Viognier, Pays d'Oc 2016 7.95 An enticingly aromatic wine from the land of Oc, combining perfumed fruit with freshness and zip! This viognier is refreshingly
elegant, counterpoised by the tropical lilt of floral scents which mingle on the palate with delicious ripe pear and fleshy peach
flavours. A gorgeous example of this highly under-rated grape variety.
Beautiful on its own or with cream cheese, grilled vegetables and Mediterranean food.
elegant, counterpoised by the tropical lilt of floral scents which mingle on the palate with delicious ripe pear and fleshy peach
flavours. A gorgeous example of this highly under-rated grape variety.
Beautiful on its own or with cream cheese, grilled vegetables and Mediterranean food.
Vouvray "Les Coteaux Tufiers " 2013 ( LoireValley) Organic 11.25 There is a massive gap in the market for medium wines, and this Chenin Blanc produced from old vines fills it splendidly.
Concentrated, luscious, honeyed,fruit, balanced by delicious zesty flavours and well balanced acidity.
Goes beautifully with goats cheese and with chicken or pork tenderloin in a marsalla sauce.
The more adventurous may like to try it with smoked fish.
Concentrated, luscious, honeyed,fruit, balanced by delicious zesty flavours and well balanced acidity.
Goes beautifully with goats cheese and with chicken or pork tenderloin in a marsalla sauce.
The more adventurous may like to try it with smoked fish.
Duc de Morny Picpoul de Pinet 2016 V 10.50
Absolutely gorgeous dry, fruity white from this multi-award winning winery on the Mediterranean coast.
Goes perfectly with shellfish and simple fish dishes.
Goes perfectly with shellfish and simple fish dishes.
Macon-Charnay 2012 10.50
Characterful light,white Burgundy from the picturesque village of Charnay.
Fresh, youthful and zesty nose with-clean textured, full-flavoured, pure fruit with excellent depth and length.
Seen at £12.99 in Chorlton.
Fresh, youthful and zesty nose with-clean textured, full-flavoured, pure fruit with excellent depth and length.
Seen at £12.99 in Chorlton.
'La Fleur Solitaire' Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2013 V 10.50
Beautifully crafted wine, from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier, which started out as an experiment
4 years ago and has now become a permanent addition to Boutinot's fabulous range of Rhones. Delicate nose with
hints of hedgerow flowers. The flavours are nuanced and refined rather than overt with hints of apricots and peaches
enhanced by subtle creamy oak. Gorgeous.
Silver medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge. Seen at £10.99 in Chorlton.
Beautifully crafted wine, from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier, which started out as an experiment
4 years ago and has now become a permanent addition to Boutinot's fabulous range of Rhones. Delicate nose with
hints of hedgerow flowers. The flavours are nuanced and refined rather than overt with hints of apricots and peaches
enhanced by subtle creamy oak. Gorgeous.
Silver medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge. Seen at £10.99 in Chorlton.
Chablis La Colombe 2013 VV 12.50
This classic Chablis is lithe and lean with surprising richness. Unoaked with a gently fruity core and a bright mineral finish.
A classic combination would be smoked salmon or king prawns but the balance of concentrated creamy fruit and steely acidity also works well with vegetarian Indian, or even lightly spiced Thai food.
Bronze medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards
Seen elsewhere at £14.53 and £16.69
This classic Chablis is lithe and lean with surprising richness. Unoaked with a gently fruity core and a bright mineral finish.
A classic combination would be smoked salmon or king prawns but the balance of concentrated creamy fruit and steely acidity also works well with vegetarian Indian, or even lightly spiced Thai food.
Bronze medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards
Seen elsewhere at £14.53 and £16.69
Le Vieux Quartier Bourgogne Chardonnay 2014 V 11.75
A really expressive white Burgundy produced from grapes grown on selected parcels of land on the Cote d'Or. Intricate and supple, with zingy appealing flavours of peaches and nuts with a silky layer of cream. Delicious with chicken in a mushroom & cream sauce, and grilled white fish in a hollandaise sauce.
Seen at £13.99 in Chorlton.
A really expressive white Burgundy produced from grapes grown on selected parcels of land on the Cote d'Or. Intricate and supple, with zingy appealing flavours of peaches and nuts with a silky layer of cream. Delicious with chicken in a mushroom & cream sauce, and grilled white fish in a hollandaise sauce.
Seen at £13.99 in Chorlton.
Domaine de Maltaverne Pouilly Fume "L'Ammonite" 2013 16.95
Delightful Sauvignon from the vineyard of Gilles Maudry. Ripe and concentrated on the nose, with smokey,
herbaceous aromas. The palate is also super smokey with notes of herbs and ripe, pink gooseberries.
Wonderful flinty minerality provided by the ammonite rock structure in which are found many fossilised shells
which feature on the label. Silver Medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards.
Delightful Sauvignon from the vineyard of Gilles Maudry. Ripe and concentrated on the nose, with smokey,
herbaceous aromas. The palate is also super smokey with notes of herbs and ripe, pink gooseberries.
Wonderful flinty minerality provided by the ammonite rock structure in which are found many fossilised shells
which feature on the label. Silver Medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards.
Chablis "Carre de Cesar " 2014 16.95
Elegant light Chablis with pineapple and grapefruit fruit and hints of butter and walnuts and the classic
steely backbone. Produced by the youngsters of the esteemed Durup family who have been making
classic wines for generations.
Elegant light Chablis with pineapple and grapefruit fruit and hints of butter and walnuts and the classic
steely backbone. Produced by the youngsters of the esteemed Durup family who have been making
classic wines for generations.
Sancerre Domaine de Balland 2016 19.95 Classic wine of the Loire Valley from this award winning family run winery. Fresh flavoursome, fruity wine with the merest hint of smokiness. Match it with some smoked trout or some hot-smoked salmon.
Pierre Bouree Bourgogne Blanc 2014/15 V 19.75
Beautifully balanced, classic white burgundy produced from chardonnay grapes sourced from Gevrey Chambertin
and Auxey Duresses. Savoury, biscuity nose with well integrated oak which gives complexity of style and an intense finish. What the French do best !!!
Great with poultry, meaty white fish and soft, creamy cheese.
Beautifully balanced, classic white burgundy produced from chardonnay grapes sourced from Gevrey Chambertin
and Auxey Duresses. Savoury, biscuity nose with well integrated oak which gives complexity of style and an intense finish. What the French do best !!!
Great with poultry, meaty white fish and soft, creamy cheese.
Domaine de la Motte Premier Cru Chablis "Beauroy" 2014 VV 23.50
Gorgeous wine from this small family owned winery. The grapes are hand-harvested and pressed gently.
35% is fermented in small oak barrels as this fuller -bodied wine benefits from more oak influence.
It spends several months ageing on the yeast lees to add extra complexity. Rich,, rounded style, with aromas of buttered toast yet with classic mineral tones, and fresh lemon on the finish.
Delicious with white fish in a creamy sauce and all shapes and sizes of seafood.
Gorgeous wine from this small family owned winery. The grapes are hand-harvested and pressed gently.
35% is fermented in small oak barrels as this fuller -bodied wine benefits from more oak influence.
It spends several months ageing on the yeast lees to add extra complexity. Rich,, rounded style, with aromas of buttered toast yet with classic mineral tones, and fresh lemon on the finish.
Delicious with white fish in a creamy sauce and all shapes and sizes of seafood.