White 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.
Laboure-Roi 2005 - £19.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Burgundy 2005 has seen all wine writers unite in praise! Decanter magazine put it succinctly, saying it is a ''must-buy'' vintage! So if you're a Meursault fan, make sure you get your hands on Laboure-Roi's luscious, peachy 2005. A producer of ''outstanding wines at outstanding prices'' according to The Wine Journal, their 2005 Meursault is simply sublime!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Burgundy 2005 has seen all wine writers unite in praise! Decanter magazine put it succinctly, saying it is a ''must-buy'' vintage! So if you're a Meursault fan, make sure you get your hands on Laboure-Roi's luscious, peachy 2005. A producer of ''outstanding wines at outstanding prices'' according to The Wine Journal, their 2005 Meursault is simply sublime!
Roux Pere et Fils 2005 - £19.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With ambitions to rival the region's most famous names, Regis and Emmanuel Roux spared no effort in crafting their tiny production 2005 Meursault. All the luscious, peachy flavours and steely structure you'd expect from ''Burgundy's most hedonistic white'' (Robert Parker).
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With ambitions to rival the region's most famous names, Regis and Emmanuel Roux spared no effort in crafting their tiny production 2005 Meursault. All the luscious, peachy flavours and steely structure you'd expect from ''Burgundy's most hedonistic white'' (Robert Parker).
Roux Pere et Fils 2006 - £19.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Fine, single-domaine treat from old friends the Roux family - proprietors of a ''very good domaine'' (Serena Sutcliffe MW). Their ambition to rival the region's most famous nsames manifests itself in this no-expense-spared Meursault - all luscious, peachy depth and steely elegance. A superb-value expression of ''Burgundy's most hedonistic white (Robert Parker).
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Fine, single-domaine treat from old friends the Roux family - proprietors of a ''very good domaine'' (Serena Sutcliffe MW). Their ambition to rival the region's most famous nsames manifests itself in this no-expense-spared Meursault - all luscious, peachy depth and steely elegance. A superb-value expression of ''Burgundy's most hedonistic white (Robert Parker).
Chateau Olivier 2005 - £19.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Rich, full, with great poise. Clean, fresh aromatics. Succulent fruit. Long, fresh and persistent'' Decanter Magazine. Dry white Bordeaux are some of the world's most underrated, genuinely fine and ageworthy wines ... and here's one of the very greatest, produced at the 12th century Chateau Olivier (among the oldest in all Bordeaux). Secure a case today and enjoy the development of flavours over the next decade-plus.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Rich, full, with great poise. Clean, fresh aromatics. Succulent fruit. Long, fresh and persistent'' Decanter Magazine. Dry white Bordeaux are some of the world's most underrated, genuinely fine and ageworthy wines ... and here's one of the very greatest, produced at the 12th century Chateau Olivier (among the oldest in all Bordeaux). Secure a case today and enjoy the development of flavours over the next decade-plus.
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2006 - £19.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Acclaimed winemaker Kevin Judd uses the subtlest touch of French oak to give a gorgeous Burgundian style opulence to his Chardonnay. 2006 produced tiny quantities of extremely concentrated fruit. Small, currant-sized grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning - to retain maximum freshness. Extremely low yields meant that only a few precious cases were made ... make sure you order yours now! Perfectly fresh with abundant white flower and fresh citrus fruit flavours. Lemons, limes and grapefruit, all temptingly mingled with the savoury complexity of toasted nuts and oatmeal. Divine!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Acclaimed winemaker Kevin Judd uses the subtlest touch of French oak to give a gorgeous Burgundian style opulence to his Chardonnay. 2006 produced tiny quantities of extremely concentrated fruit. Small, currant-sized grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning - to retain maximum freshness. Extremely low yields meant that only a few precious cases were made ... make sure you order yours now! Perfectly fresh with abundant white flower and fresh citrus fruit flavours. Lemons, limes and grapefruit, all temptingly mingled with the savoury complexity of toasted nuts and oatmeal. Divine!
Royal Tokaji Blue Label, 5 Puttonyos (50 cl) 2003 - £19.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you only drink one wine this week, make it Royal Tokaji Co Blue Label 2003. This fabled sweet wine has now been restored to its former (pre-communism) glory. As one prominent wine writer stated it wows even those who claim not to like sweet wines! Indeed this luxuriously sweet, world classic is fabled to have been an 'elixir of youth' for the Russian Imperial Court. We can't guarantee that (just to replace it if you don't like it) but we can assure you of its quality. Very concentrated, with flavours of honey, apricots, spice and lime juice, but with much higher acidity than Sauternes or Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, so it's more refreshing. Serve well chilled. Perfect as an aperitif or with foie gras, rich liver pate or desserts
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you only drink one wine this week, make it Royal Tokaji Co Blue Label 2003. This fabled sweet wine has now been restored to its former (pre-communism) glory. As one prominent wine writer stated it wows even those who claim not to like sweet wines! Indeed this luxuriously sweet, world classic is fabled to have been an 'elixir of youth' for the Russian Imperial Court. We can't guarantee that (just to replace it if you don't like it) but we can assure you of its quality. Very concentrated, with flavours of honey, apricots, spice and lime juice, but with much higher acidity than Sauternes or Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, so it's more refreshing. Serve well chilled. Perfect as an aperitif or with foie gras, rich liver pate or desserts
Domaine Defaix Cote de Lechet 1999 - £20.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix's family have been producing wines since the 16th century. Theirs is theirs one of the oldest family-run estates in Chablis with vineyards in many of the region's greatest Crus. After seven years of gorgeous honeyed age this Premier Cru Chablis from the prized Cote de Lechet vineyards is still thrillingly crisp with elegant, mature complexity. Rich and creamy thanks to eighteen months lees ageing with classic fine minerality. Delicious with foie gras, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix's family have been producing wines since the 16th century. Theirs is theirs one of the oldest family-run estates in Chablis with vineyards in many of the region's greatest Crus. After seven years of gorgeous honeyed age this Premier Cru Chablis from the prized Cote de Lechet vineyards is still thrillingly crisp with elegant, mature complexity. Rich and creamy thanks to eighteen months lees ageing with classic fine minerality. Delicious with foie gras, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Bitouzet-Prieur 2005 - £21.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Vincent Bitouzet's quintessential Meursault is full of the luscious peachy flavours and steely structure you'd expect from ''Burgundy's most hedonistic white'' (Robert Parker) and the ''must buy 2005 vintage'' (Clive Coates MW).
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Vincent Bitouzet's quintessential Meursault is full of the luscious peachy flavours and steely structure you'd expect from ''Burgundy's most hedonistic white'' (Robert Parker) and the ''must buy 2005 vintage'' (Clive Coates MW).
Nicolas Potel Vieilles Vignes 2004 - £21.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Beautifully ripe, fresh, golden ... all the classic Montrachet features. Excellent!'' says Hugh Johnson of this magnificent white Burgundy. Snap it up while stocks last!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Beautifully ripe, fresh, golden ... all the classic Montrachet features. Excellent!'' says Hugh Johnson of this magnificent white Burgundy. Snap it up while stocks last!
Henri Darnat 2006 - £21.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Such bold statements are given credence with wines like this wonderfully precise 2006 from Henri Darnat, whose wines are listed throughout the world's top restaurants. Subtle peachy depth bathed in creamy oak and savoury spice - gorgeous!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Such bold statements are given credence with wines like this wonderfully precise 2006 from Henri Darnat, whose wines are listed throughout the world's top restaurants. Subtle peachy depth bathed in creamy oak and savoury spice - gorgeous!
Maison Albert Bichot 2006 - £21.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''2006 was a very good year in Chassagne-Montrachet ... more likeable than 2005 ... a lovely balance of ripe fruit and freshness'' (Sarah Marsh MW, The Burgundy Report) The Chassagnes positively shone during our tastings and Albert Bichot's is already bursting with citrus intensity and will gain honeyed depth over time. A delicious, entry-level Chassagne at a great price!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''2006 was a very good year in Chassagne-Montrachet ... more likeable than 2005 ... a lovely balance of ripe fruit and freshness'' (Sarah Marsh MW, The Burgundy Report) The Chassagnes positively shone during our tastings and Albert Bichot's is already bursting with citrus intensity and will gain honeyed depth over time. A delicious, entry-level Chassagne at a great price!
Domaine Gerard Thomas Le Trezin 2006 - £22.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Flanked on two sides by Premier Cru vineyards, 'Le Trezin' is renowned for its plump, opulent style of Chardonnay. Gerard used only the deftest touch of oak to preserve that lavish character resulting in a beautiful, citrus-and-honey-layered example of why Robert Parker thinks ''Puligny is the crown jewel of white Burgundy - the world's most profound expression of Chardonnay''.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Flanked on two sides by Premier Cru vineyards, 'Le Trezin' is renowned for its plump, opulent style of Chardonnay. Gerard used only the deftest touch of oak to preserve that lavish character resulting in a beautiful, citrus-and-honey-layered example of why Robert Parker thinks ''Puligny is the crown jewel of white Burgundy - the world's most profound expression of Chardonnay''.
Domaine Millot-Battault 2004 - £23.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Pierre Millot believes in robust, full-bodied white wines showing plenty of buttery, vanilla aromas of toasty oak ... ''although not terribly well known, this is a very good estate'' says wine guru Robert Parker in his book on Burgundy. Made using meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes, only the very best fruit reaches Pierre's chai for a year's ageing in finest oak barrels, adding layer upon layer of complexity to the ripe, peachy fruit. ''Clear and bright with a light golden hue, this is extremely fine Meursault. Ripe and round, with indulgent peach and apricot, buttery toast and plenty of vanilla, this wonderful richness is beautifully balanced by a citrus crispness on the finish. Enjoy now or cellar for several years to come, it makes a wonderful accompaniment to roast poultry.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Pierre Millot believes in robust, full-bodied white wines showing plenty of buttery, vanilla aromas of toasty oak ... ''although not terribly well known, this is a very good estate'' says wine guru Robert Parker in his book on Burgundy. Made using meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes, only the very best fruit reaches Pierre's chai for a year's ageing in finest oak barrels, adding layer upon layer of complexity to the ripe, peachy fruit. ''Clear and bright with a light golden hue, this is extremely fine Meursault. Ripe and round, with indulgent peach and apricot, buttery toast and plenty of vanilla, this wonderful richness is beautifully balanced by a citrus crispness on the finish. Enjoy now or cellar for several years to come, it makes a wonderful accompaniment to roast poultry.''
Lupe-Cholet 2005 - £23.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Puligny-Montrachet produces ''the world's most profound Chardonnay'' (Parker) and Lupe-Cholet's generous yet elegant white is certainly no exception.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Puligny-Montrachet produces ''the world's most profound Chardonnay'' (Parker) and Lupe-Cholet's generous yet elegant white is certainly no exception.
Domaine Defaix Premier Cru Les Lys 2000 - £23.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Something extra special for Chablis aficionados - a gorgeously mature rarity from one of the region's most highly prized Premier Cru vineyards. This is a new release from a vintage in which ''Chabis has excelled'' (The Sunday Times). The cellar only ships once the wine is at its richly honeyed peak of perfection. Even so, at seven years of age, this glorious wine has still has a long life ahead. Daniel-Etienne Defaix's family have been producing wines since the 16th century. Theirs is one of the oldest family-run estates in Chablis with vineyards in many of the region's greatest Crus. Rich and creamy thanks to eighteen months lees ageing and many years in bottle. Fabulous acidity and classic minerality. Delicious with foie gras, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Something extra special for Chablis aficionados - a gorgeously mature rarity from one of the region's most highly prized Premier Cru vineyards. This is a new release from a vintage in which ''Chabis has excelled'' (The Sunday Times). The cellar only ships once the wine is at its richly honeyed peak of perfection. Even so, at seven years of age, this glorious wine has still has a long life ahead. Daniel-Etienne Defaix's family have been producing wines since the 16th century. Theirs is one of the oldest family-run estates in Chablis with vineyards in many of the region's greatest Crus. Rich and creamy thanks to eighteen months lees ageing and many years in bottle. Fabulous acidity and classic minerality. Delicious with foie gras, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Domaine Defaix Premier Cru Vaillon 2000 - £23.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
There is a dearth of Millennium Chablis because ''2000 was one of the best ever Chablis vintages'' (The Times). This triumph of strikingly pure fruit and mineral complexity is from the famed Premier Cru vineyard of Vaillons and the brilliant Daniel Defaix ''one of the best producers'' (The Independent). The highly acclaimed Defaix family have been producing wines since the 16th century! Theirs is one of the oldest family-run estates in Chablis with vineyards in many of the region's greatest Crus. After eight years of gorgeous honeyed age, this Premier Cru Chablis is thrillingly crisp with elegant, mature complexity. The Sunday Times reckon that ''there's never been a better time to stock up on 2000's excellent Chablis'' - act quickly to secure your share! Luxuriously golden in colour with luscious stone fruit flavours. Rich and creamy but still fabulously fresh with a classic minerality. Delicious with goats cheese, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
There is a dearth of Millennium Chablis because ''2000 was one of the best ever Chablis vintages'' (The Times). This triumph of strikingly pure fruit and mineral complexity is from the famed Premier Cru vineyard of Vaillons and the brilliant Daniel Defaix ''one of the best producers'' (The Independent). The highly acclaimed Defaix family have been producing wines since the 16th century! Theirs is one of the oldest family-run estates in Chablis with vineyards in many of the region's greatest Crus. After eight years of gorgeous honeyed age, this Premier Cru Chablis is thrillingly crisp with elegant, mature complexity. The Sunday Times reckon that ''there's never been a better time to stock up on 2000's excellent Chablis'' - act quickly to secure your share! Luxuriously golden in colour with luscious stone fruit flavours. Rich and creamy but still fabulously fresh with a classic minerality. Delicious with goats cheese, scallops or creamy mushroom dishes.
Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils 2006 - £23.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Bernard Moreau produces plump, opulent, delicious wines'' (Robert Parker) and his keenly priced 2006, on stellar form in this exceptional year for Chardonnay, is a beautiful introduction to the ''glorious white wines of Chassagne-Montrachet'' (Parker). Ripe, nutty and full flavoured with subtle, spice-infused oak and the moreish minerality that defines the finest 2006s.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Bernard Moreau produces plump, opulent, delicious wines'' (Robert Parker) and his keenly priced 2006, on stellar form in this exceptional year for Chardonnay, is a beautiful introduction to the ''glorious white wines of Chassagne-Montrachet'' (Parker). Ripe, nutty and full flavoured with subtle, spice-infused oak and the moreish minerality that defines the finest 2006s.
Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils 2005 - £23.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you've yet to be seduced by the ''glorious white wines'' (Parker) of Chassagne-Montrachet, then Bernard Moreau's ripe, nutty, full flavoured offering is an excellent-value wine to start with. Subtly oaked, rich and spicy, it will be drinking perfectly on release. Certain to attract lots of interest.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you've yet to be seduced by the ''glorious white wines'' (Parker) of Chassagne-Montrachet, then Bernard Moreau's ripe, nutty, full flavoured offering is an excellent-value wine to start with. Subtly oaked, rich and spicy, it will be drinking perfectly on release. Certain to attract lots of interest.
Domaine du Monteillet 2005 - £24.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Stephane Montez has produced a cracking 2005 from a small parcel of Viognier vieilles vignes. Two thirds fermented in new French oak, it shows sweet spices, the purest pear, white peach and apricot fruit, incredible concentration and length.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Stephane Montez has produced a cracking 2005 from a small parcel of Viognier vieilles vignes. Two thirds fermented in new French oak, it shows sweet spices, the purest pear, white peach and apricot fruit, incredible concentration and length.
Domaine Darnat Clos du Domaine 2006 - £24.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
... and just like last year this tiny parcel represents a massive coup and will once again prove extremely popular. It's just such an excellent price for a wine that is both rich, ageworthy and easy to enjoy - and it will drink wonderfully on release for those who haven't room for long cellaring!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
... and just like last year this tiny parcel represents a massive coup and will once again prove extremely popular. It's just such an excellent price for a wine that is both rich, ageworthy and easy to enjoy - and it will drink wonderfully on release for those who haven't room for long cellaring!