Wine from Other Countries over £12.00 per bottle
Other Countries includes wines that did not have a country specified when we added them to our database - so may include countries originally listed in the menu.
Domaine Henri Gouges 2006 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The quality of the Gouges wines has always been of the very highest'' (Clive Coates MW) Our first release of this plush, satin-textured Pinot Noir from Christian Gouges (grandson of Burgundy legend Henri) received great acclaim last year. Christian is a traditionalist who lets the quality of fruit and terroir shine through in his wines - ''a delicious 2006 Bourgogne'' (Sarah Marsh MW)
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The quality of the Gouges wines has always been of the very highest'' (Clive Coates MW) Our first release of this plush, satin-textured Pinot Noir from Christian Gouges (grandson of Burgundy legend Henri) received great acclaim last year. Christian is a traditionalist who lets the quality of fruit and terroir shine through in his wines - ''a delicious 2006 Bourgogne'' (Sarah Marsh MW)
Le Grand Chai Grand Cru Saint-Emilion 2005 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Today we open the door to the most exciting Chai release yet ... from ''Bordeaux's best ever vintage!'' (Wine & Spirit mag) From prime vineyards right next door to #35-a-bottle Rol Valentin and a short stroll from #80 Chateau Figeac ... Le Grand Chai Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (a mouthful in every way) is not to be missed! Saint-Emilion 2005 ... everything just 'clicked' - wine lovers and critics across the world all agreed that these clarets were nothing short of spectacular! Robert Parker called it ''exquisite and exceptional ... 99/100!'' , Decanter magazine said ''the wines are all perfect.'' Such a vintage is bound to be in hot demand, but Late in 2005, Le Chai's Jean-Marc Sauboua bumped into an old school chum who knew of a tiny parcel of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from 40-year-old vines and prime-sited vineyards - it was soon on its way to Le Chai, for 'finishing' in the finest French oak barrels. Dark and brooding, with powerful aromas of blueberry, plum and fresh coffee. As with the finest Saint-Emilion, the fruit will grow almost sweet as it matures. Magnificent!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Today we open the door to the most exciting Chai release yet ... from ''Bordeaux's best ever vintage!'' (Wine & Spirit mag) From prime vineyards right next door to #35-a-bottle Rol Valentin and a short stroll from #80 Chateau Figeac ... Le Grand Chai Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (a mouthful in every way) is not to be missed! Saint-Emilion 2005 ... everything just 'clicked' - wine lovers and critics across the world all agreed that these clarets were nothing short of spectacular! Robert Parker called it ''exquisite and exceptional ... 99/100!'' , Decanter magazine said ''the wines are all perfect.'' Such a vintage is bound to be in hot demand, but Late in 2005, Le Chai's Jean-Marc Sauboua bumped into an old school chum who knew of a tiny parcel of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from 40-year-old vines and prime-sited vineyards - it was soon on its way to Le Chai, for 'finishing' in the finest French oak barrels. Dark and brooding, with powerful aromas of blueberry, plum and fresh coffee. As with the finest Saint-Emilion, the fruit will grow almost sweet as it matures. Magnificent!
Pond Paddock Hawk's Flight Pinot Noir 2006 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Jeff Barber is a true artisan winemaker, doing everything by hand and using old-fashioned basket presses - backbreaking work that is immediately evident in a crystal pure, effortlessly silky glass of his acclaimed Pinot. Think fine Burgundy with more oomph!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Jeff Barber is a true artisan winemaker, doing everything by hand and using old-fashioned basket presses - backbreaking work that is immediately evident in a crystal pure, effortlessly silky glass of his acclaimed Pinot. Think fine Burgundy with more oomph!
Domaine Long Depaquit Premier Cru Les Vaillons 2005 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gerard Vullien of Long Depaquit is an ''exceptional producer.'' (Parker) His elegant, flinty, mineral-laced 2005 is from the famed 1er Cru vineyard of Vaillons which sets the example for all its neighbours ... and underlines why ''you should go to any lengths to secure Chablis 2005!'' (Revue du Vin de France)
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gerard Vullien of Long Depaquit is an ''exceptional producer.'' (Parker) His elegant, flinty, mineral-laced 2005 is from the famed 1er Cru vineyard of Vaillons which sets the example for all its neighbours ... and underlines why ''you should go to any lengths to secure Chablis 2005!'' (Revue du Vin de France)
Nicolas Potel Vieilles Vignes 2005 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Nicolas Potel comes from a long line of dedicated winemakers and has a perfectionist's eye for detail - as this pitch-perfect Pinot Noir shows! Deliciously rich, thanks to its historic 2005 vintage - ''Burgundy has never tasted so good!'' (Clive Coates MW) ... we couldn't agree more! Old vine intensity and depth shine through in this beautifully balanced and deliciously approachable Cotes de Nuits Villages. Full of intense ripe cherry fruits on the nose. Dense and rich with a juicy silky texture and fine tannins - exquisite!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Nicolas Potel comes from a long line of dedicated winemakers and has a perfectionist's eye for detail - as this pitch-perfect Pinot Noir shows! Deliciously rich, thanks to its historic 2005 vintage - ''Burgundy has never tasted so good!'' (Clive Coates MW) ... we couldn't agree more! Old vine intensity and depth shine through in this beautifully balanced and deliciously approachable Cotes de Nuits Villages. Full of intense ripe cherry fruits on the nose. Dense and rich with a juicy silky texture and fine tannins - exquisite!
Cordone Barolo DOCG - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Barolo is cited as proof of Italy's ability to rival Bordeaux and Burgundy'' (Decanter) - and this sublime example is from Bruno Corderi, a master at crafting this awesome fine wine of famous longevity. A fourth generation winemaker, Bruno has crafted a wonderfully deep and fragrant wine with a voluptuously rich nose (tar, spices and liquorice) and full, plum and berry flavours. Our advice: take as much as you can!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Barolo is cited as proof of Italy's ability to rival Bordeaux and Burgundy'' (Decanter) - and this sublime example is from Bruno Corderi, a master at crafting this awesome fine wine of famous longevity. A fourth generation winemaker, Bruno has crafted a wonderfully deep and fragrant wine with a voluptuously rich nose (tar, spices and liquorice) and full, plum and berry flavours. Our advice: take as much as you can!
Cordone Barolo DOCG 2003 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Barolo is cited as proof of Italy's ability to rival Bordeaux and Burgundy'' (Decanter) - and this sublime example is from Bruno Corderi, a master at crafting this awesome fine wine of famous longevity. A fourth generation winemaker, Bruno has crafted a wonderfully deep and fragrant wine with a voluptuously rich nose (tar, spices and liquorice) and full, plum and berry flavours. Our advice: take as much as you can!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Barolo is cited as proof of Italy's ability to rival Bordeaux and Burgundy'' (Decanter) - and this sublime example is from Bruno Corderi, a master at crafting this awesome fine wine of famous longevity. A fourth generation winemaker, Bruno has crafted a wonderfully deep and fragrant wine with a voluptuously rich nose (tar, spices and liquorice) and full, plum and berry flavours. Our advice: take as much as you can!
Familia Martinez Bujanda Gran Reserva 2001 - £16.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Martinez Bujanda family are one of a handful of Rioja bodegas to own all their own vineyards - giving them total control over ripeness, yield and harvesting. Voted in the World's top 50 wineries by Wine Spectator 9 years running, brothers Carlos and Jesus refuse to rest on their laurels, saying ''We treat each vintage as our first and make it the best we can''. Rare parcel of 2001 Gran Reserva boasting the kind of style that can only come from the very best old vines, hand harvesting, tiny yields, skilled winemaking and two and a half years' barrel ageing. Layers of oak, spice, vanilla, caramel, leather and astoundingly rich, dark fruit. Not much to go round - be quick to secure your share!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Martinez Bujanda family are one of a handful of Rioja bodegas to own all their own vineyards - giving them total control over ripeness, yield and harvesting. Voted in the World's top 50 wineries by Wine Spectator 9 years running, brothers Carlos and Jesus refuse to rest on their laurels, saying ''We treat each vintage as our first and make it the best we can''. Rare parcel of 2001 Gran Reserva boasting the kind of style that can only come from the very best old vines, hand harvesting, tiny yields, skilled winemaking and two and a half years' barrel ageing. Layers of oak, spice, vanilla, caramel, leather and astoundingly rich, dark fruit. Not much to go round - be quick to secure your share!
Weingut Leitz Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling Spatlese 2004 - £16.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Leitz is one of Germany's greatest winemakers - certainly ''few in the Rheingau make finer wines than Leitz'' ('The German Wine Guide'). One of the things that sets him apart is that he ferments his wines using only natural wild yeasts - a technique he learned from friends in Meursault. Reisling is often rated ''the finest white wine grape in the world'' (Jancis Robinson MW) so why not start at the top with this splendid steely, heavenly-scented, off-dry example.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Leitz is one of Germany's greatest winemakers - certainly ''few in the Rheingau make finer wines than Leitz'' ('The German Wine Guide'). One of the things that sets him apart is that he ferments his wines using only natural wild yeasts - a technique he learned from friends in Meursault. Reisling is often rated ''the finest white wine grape in the world'' (Jancis Robinson MW) so why not start at the top with this splendid steely, heavenly-scented, off-dry example.
Chateau Les-Ormes-de-Pez 2004 - £16.55
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chateau-Les-Ormes-de Pez takes its name from the nearby village of Pez, while 'Les Ormes' refers to a copse of elm trees, long since disappeared. In the 19th century the property belonged to a local councillor, and after a couple of changes of ownership was bought by Jean Charles Cazes. Today it is owned by Jean Charles' grandson, Jean Michel, who also owns Chateau Lynch Bages in Pauillac. Indeed the barrels for ageing the wine (usually for a period of 15 months) are from Lynch Bages. ''Deliciously rich, black fruit-laden Bordeaux red from one of the finest communes in the Haut-Medoc. Full and concentrated, cassis and graphite flavours emerge on the finish. Best enjoyed after an hour or two spent breathing in a decanter with roasted red meats or game.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chateau-Les-Ormes-de Pez takes its name from the nearby village of Pez, while 'Les Ormes' refers to a copse of elm trees, long since disappeared. In the 19th century the property belonged to a local councillor, and after a couple of changes of ownership was bought by Jean Charles Cazes. Today it is owned by Jean Charles' grandson, Jean Michel, who also owns Chateau Lynch Bages in Pauillac. Indeed the barrels for ageing the wine (usually for a period of 15 months) are from Lynch Bages. ''Deliciously rich, black fruit-laden Bordeaux red from one of the finest communes in the Haut-Medoc. Full and concentrated, cassis and graphite flavours emerge on the finish. Best enjoyed after an hour or two spent breathing in a decanter with roasted red meats or game.''
Two hands Angels Share Shiraz 2006 - £16.59
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Wow! We're thrilled to have finally secured Angel's Share from 'Two Hands' Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz who came together with a goal of making the best Shiraz they could - and what a result! ''Terrific, richly flavoured'' (Stuart Gregor) with lashings of juicy berry fruit and luscious mocha. Stocks of this collector's edition won't last long - secure yours now!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Wow! We're thrilled to have finally secured Angel's Share from 'Two Hands' Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz who came together with a goal of making the best Shiraz they could - and what a result! ''Terrific, richly flavoured'' (Stuart Gregor) with lashings of juicy berry fruit and luscious mocha. Stocks of this collector's edition won't last long - secure yours now!
Tesco Rose Champagne 75cl - £99.52
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £16.59 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Rose Champagne 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £16.59 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Rose Champagne 75cl
Right Bank Claret Mixed Case 6x75cl - £99.75
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £16.63 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Right Bank Claret Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £16.63 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Right Bank Claret Mixed Case 6x75cl
XVI du President (magnum) 2006 - £16.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
High in the Catalan hills of southern France everything struggles to survive. In the picturesque village of Opoul, where everything is BIG - from the ruined castle to the champion local rugby team - the hot days and cool nights of 2006 produced a spectacularly flavoursome (but low) yield of Grenache and a magnificently opulent dark, luxuriously smooth wine. Some of the ancient vines actually yielded fruit well over the 15% alcohol level and this has been especially vinified to make limited edition collectors' Magnums - rechristened XVI - as these BIG bottles weigh in at an awesome 16%.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
High in the Catalan hills of southern France everything struggles to survive. In the picturesque village of Opoul, where everything is BIG - from the ruined castle to the champion local rugby team - the hot days and cool nights of 2006 produced a spectacularly flavoursome (but low) yield of Grenache and a magnificently opulent dark, luxuriously smooth wine. Some of the ancient vines actually yielded fruit well over the 15% alcohol level and this has been especially vinified to make limited edition collectors' Magnums - rechristened XVI - as these BIG bottles weigh in at an awesome 16%.
Chateau Poujeaux - £16.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Situated in the lesser-known appellation of Moulis-en-Medoc, Chateau Poujeaux is regarded as one of the top producers in the area. Brothers Philippe and Francois Theil run the winery - which has been in their family for generations - and are committed to producing sublime claret at an affordable price. Soft and approachable - due to the high proportion of Merlot in the blend - this gorgeous red has abundant black fruit character and hints of spice. Robert Parker awarded it an impressive 90 points - ''Supple tannins, a big, sweet, fleshy personality, and plenty of creme de cassis, cherry, earth, and background oak are found in this full-bodied, flamboyant wine.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Situated in the lesser-known appellation of Moulis-en-Medoc, Chateau Poujeaux is regarded as one of the top producers in the area. Brothers Philippe and Francois Theil run the winery - which has been in their family for generations - and are committed to producing sublime claret at an affordable price. Soft and approachable - due to the high proportion of Merlot in the blend - this gorgeous red has abundant black fruit character and hints of spice. Robert Parker awarded it an impressive 90 points - ''Supple tannins, a big, sweet, fleshy personality, and plenty of creme de cassis, cherry, earth, and background oak are found in this full-bodied, flamboyant wine.''
Chateau Poujeaux 2004 - £16.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Situated in the lesser-known appellation of Moulis-en-Medoc, Chateau Poujeaux is regarded as one of the top producers in the area. Brothers Philippe and Francois Theil run the winery - which has been in their family for generations - and are committed to producing sublime claret at an affordable price. Soft and approachable - due to the high proportion of Merlot in the blend - this gorgeous red has abundant black fruit character and hints of spice. Robert Parker awarded it an impressive 90 points - ''Supple tannins, a big, sweet, fleshy personality, and plenty of creme de cassis, cherry, earth, and background oak are found in this full-bodied, flamboyant wine.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Situated in the lesser-known appellation of Moulis-en-Medoc, Chateau Poujeaux is regarded as one of the top producers in the area. Brothers Philippe and Francois Theil run the winery - which has been in their family for generations - and are committed to producing sublime claret at an affordable price. Soft and approachable - due to the high proportion of Merlot in the blend - this gorgeous red has abundant black fruit character and hints of spice. Robert Parker awarded it an impressive 90 points - ''Supple tannins, a big, sweet, fleshy personality, and plenty of creme de cassis, cherry, earth, and background oak are found in this full-bodied, flamboyant wine.''
McGuigan Genus 4 Hunter Shiraz 2002 - £16.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brian McGuigan is a big player on the Aussie wine scene. Hailed as a visionary by Winestate magazine, his hugely flavoursome but invitingly soft reds are always phenomenally popular. This Shiraz is all about quality not quantity - and we've only 100 cases to offer you. Full of ripe plum, cherry and spice, with just the right amount of smooth vanilla oak. Hurry along!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brian McGuigan is a big player on the Aussie wine scene. Hailed as a visionary by Winestate magazine, his hugely flavoursome but invitingly soft reds are always phenomenally popular. This Shiraz is all about quality not quantity - and we've only 100 cases to offer you. Full of ripe plum, cherry and spice, with just the right amount of smooth vanilla oak. Hurry along!
Le Grand Chai Margaux 2006 - £16.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Margaux is a special place. The village is actually rather ordinary ... but the vineyards are anything but. Chateau Margaux is ''the grandest Bordeaux chateau of all'' according to Hugh Johnson, but take the inside track - just past the back wall of this famous estate - and you'll find a series of small allotment-sized vineyards that don't belong to the chateau. These little plots have been owned for generations by vignerons too proud and stubborn ever to sell to their Lords and masters! Earthy sorts who often have their day job on a big estate, but also like to make small amounts of their own wine ... only problem is they don't have the facilities (or expertise) of a big chateau to 'finish' the wine properly ... we do. At Le Chai au Quai! We actually found Monsieur X's wine via the fiancee of a friend (contacts are all in Bordeaux) and bought it as soon as it passed its Margaux AOC certificate. Yields were down around 35 hectolitres per hectare (the levels you expect from a top cru classe) ... and lower yields are crucial for concentrated flavours. Le Grand Chai Margaux has been resting in the best 'Taransaud' barriques ever since, with winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua fretting over it like it was his first baby - not everyday do you get to handle such prestige stuff! He cleverly treated each barrel differently and now they are all 'assembled', you can taste how much more complex this lovely Cabernet Sauvignon has become. Powerful aromas of blackberry and cassis syrup, clove and fennel. Then huge meaty, earthy palate - so much going on ... black olives, red capsicum, with a long prune, almond and cinnamon finish. Classic Margaux. Decant if you can ... and enjoy!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Margaux is a special place. The village is actually rather ordinary ... but the vineyards are anything but. Chateau Margaux is ''the grandest Bordeaux chateau of all'' according to Hugh Johnson, but take the inside track - just past the back wall of this famous estate - and you'll find a series of small allotment-sized vineyards that don't belong to the chateau. These little plots have been owned for generations by vignerons too proud and stubborn ever to sell to their Lords and masters! Earthy sorts who often have their day job on a big estate, but also like to make small amounts of their own wine ... only problem is they don't have the facilities (or expertise) of a big chateau to 'finish' the wine properly ... we do. At Le Chai au Quai! We actually found Monsieur X's wine via the fiancee of a friend (contacts are all in Bordeaux) and bought it as soon as it passed its Margaux AOC certificate. Yields were down around 35 hectolitres per hectare (the levels you expect from a top cru classe) ... and lower yields are crucial for concentrated flavours. Le Grand Chai Margaux has been resting in the best 'Taransaud' barriques ever since, with winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua fretting over it like it was his first baby - not everyday do you get to handle such prestige stuff! He cleverly treated each barrel differently and now they are all 'assembled', you can taste how much more complex this lovely Cabernet Sauvignon has become. Powerful aromas of blackberry and cassis syrup, clove and fennel. Then huge meaty, earthy palate - so much going on ... black olives, red capsicum, with a long prune, almond and cinnamon finish. Classic Margaux. Decant if you can ... and enjoy!
Jacquart Brut Tradition 75cl - £102.32
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £17.05 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Jacquart Brut Tradition 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £17.05 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Jacquart Brut Tradition 75cl
Heidseick Dry Monopole Champagne 750m - £102.49
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £17.08 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Heidseick Dry Monopole Champagne 750m
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £17.08 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Heidseick Dry Monopole Champagne 750m