Honore de Berticot Sauvignon 2018 (IGP Atlantique) V 8.75
For many years we have been extolling the virtues of this fabulous, prize-winning wine from South-west France where the cooling sea breezes from the Atlantic provide white wines of exceptional freshness. Lively and well rounded and beautifully balanced with loads of green fruit flavours. Perfect with simply fried fish or with dill sauce..
Les Volets Chardonnay 2018 (Pays de la Haute Valley de l'Aude) 9.25
Pinched between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the High Valley of the 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,
80% of this Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel and 20% in old oak for a well-textured, succulent style with a subtly savoury
finish. Green apple and brioche notes and toasted hazlenut twist. For those looking for a high qualtiy Chardonnay, this punches well above its weight. Match it with Baked chicken with a creamy sauce, wild mushroom risotto or pasta with clams in white wine.
Pinched between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the High Valley of the 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,
80% of this Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel and 20% in old oak for a well-textured, succulent style with a subtly savoury
finish. Green apple and brioche notes and toasted hazlenut twist. For those looking for a high qualtiy Chardonnay, this punches well above its weight. Match it with Baked chicken with a creamy sauce, wild mushroom risotto or pasta with clams in white wine.
Domaine de Flines Chardonnay 2018 (Val de Loire) 9.50
Delightful, unoaked Chardonnay from the Loire Valley. Fresh, clean, lively and beautifully balanced .....light years away
from those heavily oaked Aussie Chardonnays which put so many people off this fabulous grape. Perfect with simple fish dishes and a real pleasure to drink just on its own. Silver medal at the the Chardonnay du Monde Wine Competition.
Delightful, unoaked Chardonnay from the Loire Valley. Fresh, clean, lively and beautifully balanced .....light years away
from those heavily oaked Aussie Chardonnays which put so many people off this fabulous grape. Perfect with simple fish dishes and a real pleasure to drink just on its own. Silver medal at the the Chardonnay du Monde Wine Competition.
Vouvray "Les Coteaux Tufiers " 2016 ( 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 2018 V 10.25
Absolutely gorgeous dry, fruity white from this multi-award winning winery on the Mediterranean coast where cooling sea breezes add a salty edge. Floral and enticing on the nose, exuberantly fresh on the palate with concentrated fruit, citrus notes and hints of pear drops. Fine and elegant, with a very long finish.Goes perfectly with shellfish and simple fish dishes.
Domaine Felix Bourgogne Aligote 2016 V V 14.50
Produced on a small estate in the village of St Bris by the Felix family whose history in the village goes back to the French Revolution.Traditional wine-making methods are employed to produce a fresh and delicately fragrant white wine.
Lean and minerally with hints of herb on the nose with a citrus finish.
Recommended as an aperitif or with grilled or steamed white fish and simple salads.
Produced on a small estate in the village of St Bris by the Felix family whose history in the village goes back to the French Revolution.Traditional wine-making methods are employed to produce a fresh and delicately fragrant white wine.
Lean and minerally with hints of herb on the nose with a citrus finish.
Recommended as an aperitif or with grilled or steamed white fish and simple salads.
Domaine Cailbourdin Pouilly Fume "Les Cornets" 2018 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.
Domaine de la Motte Chablis 2017 V V 18.25
Classic Chablis from this family owned winery. Fruity minerality with great richness, depth and balance and the classic
steely backbone. Perfect with all types of fish and the owner claims it is great with snails ....so there you go!!
Classic Chablis from this family owned winery. Fruity minerality with great richness, depth and balance and the classic
steely backbone. Perfect with all types of fish and the owner claims it is great with snails ....so there you go!!
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.
Domaine de la Motte Premier Cru Chablis 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.
