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Murray River Estate Shiraz Viognier - £14.97
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Murray River Estate is situated at Buronga - a state of the art winery near Mildura on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Buronga make wine for some of the most well-known names in the Australian wine business - however it's their small 'project' wines like this that they're most passionate about! A heavenly mixture of 90% Shiraz and 10% Viognier (a blend that's normally used for #30-a-bottle Cote-Rotie), this wonderfully expressive red is brimming with richly perfumed fruit flavour. It also offers exceptional value - 'mate rates' as our friends by the Murray like to call them, so delighted are they by your enthusiasm for their wines Medium bodied with bags of ripe berry fruit and plum flavours and a touch of toasty vanilla oak. Deliciously soft with a luxurious, mouthfilling structure - it's the perfect wine to accompany char-grilled steak!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Murray River Estate is situated at Buronga - a state of the art winery near Mildura on the banks of the mighty Murray River. Buronga make wine for some of the most well-known names in the Australian wine business - however it's their small 'project' wines like this that they're most passionate about! A heavenly mixture of 90% Shiraz and 10% Viognier (a blend that's normally used for #30-a-bottle Cote-Rotie), this wonderfully expressive red is brimming with richly perfumed fruit flavour. It also offers exceptional value - 'mate rates' as our friends by the Murray like to call them, so delighted are they by your enthusiasm for their wines Medium bodied with bags of ripe berry fruit and plum flavours and a touch of toasty vanilla oak. Deliciously soft with a luxurious, mouthfilling structure - it's the perfect wine to accompany char-grilled steak!
Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brimful of the exuberant, spicy richness that crowns Chateauneuf-du-Pape King of Rhone reds, Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 is a real and RARE treat. It is one of a handful of old-vine Chateauneufs that marries top-quality with a great price. 2004 was a superb vintage in Chateauneuf declared ''outstanding'' by Robert Parker. Made by the De Courten family, proprietors for nearly 3 centuries, this wine comes from some of the region's oldest vines producing tiny quantities of super-concentrated fruit. Gorgeous deep ruby colour in the glass with captivating aromas of spicy red fruits and a mass of chewy, raspberry and spice flavours in the mouth. Decant an hour before serving to really 'wow' guests.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brimful of the exuberant, spicy richness that crowns Chateauneuf-du-Pape King of Rhone reds, Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 is a real and RARE treat. It is one of a handful of old-vine Chateauneufs that marries top-quality with a great price. 2004 was a superb vintage in Chateauneuf declared ''outstanding'' by Robert Parker. Made by the De Courten family, proprietors for nearly 3 centuries, this wine comes from some of the region's oldest vines producing tiny quantities of super-concentrated fruit. Gorgeous deep ruby colour in the glass with captivating aromas of spicy red fruits and a mass of chewy, raspberry and spice flavours in the mouth. Decant an hour before serving to really 'wow' guests.
Chateau Maucoil Cuvee Speciale 2004 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Chateau Maucoil Cuvee Speciale - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Maucoil was once home to Roman legions defending the area from the native Gauls. The ancient vineyards are now tended by husband and wife team Guy and Daniele Arnaud, who are dedicated to producing quality wines using ten out of the thirteen grape varieties that are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their vineyard produces tiny yields, resulting in pure, concentrated flavours. Only the highest quality, hand-harvested grapes are allowed into the presses, and the wine is treated to a luxury slumber in finest French oak to give it a mellow, toasty edge. Deep ruby in colour with juicy, red berry aromas. Full bodied, yet delightfully smooth, with layers of toasty oak and spice. Well suited to rich, meaty casseroles or game. Decant before serving, as gentle filtering means the wine may throw a slight deposit.
Baron de Barbon Oak-Aged Rioja Magnum 2005 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
As good as it gets ... Baron de Barbon has been rated the UK's best Rioja buy at the world's biggest wine show. This 2005 sees quality at an all time high, with all the hallmark, velvety, toasty flavours that have made it such a hit. This is what true Rioja is all about ... up there with the best'' say The Sunday Express 2005 was officially an ''excellent'' vintage, even outscoring the 5-Star 2004, with, as one winemaker put it ''the best levels of colour and flavour in a decade.'' Barbon's made from noble Tempranillo grown in the old vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, rare in such modestly priced wine, and key to its trophy-winning quality. In 2005, these grapes yielded rich strawberry and vanilla flavours - while ageing in expensive oak added deliciously complex layers and an incredible silky-smooth finish. Its sensational richness must also be credited to the experience and passion for quality of father-and-son winemakers, Julian and Javier Muriel. ''Violet with a blueish tinge. Fruit-filled aromas with a lovely toasty edge. Silky-smooth with generous red berry and vanilla flavours, hints of spice and a deliciously rounded, oaky finish. Enjoy with roast lamb, meaty tapas dishes or fine smoked Spanish ham.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
As good as it gets ... Baron de Barbon has been rated the UK's best Rioja buy at the world's biggest wine show. This 2005 sees quality at an all time high, with all the hallmark, velvety, toasty flavours that have made it such a hit. This is what true Rioja is all about ... up there with the best'' say The Sunday Express 2005 was officially an ''excellent'' vintage, even outscoring the 5-Star 2004, with, as one winemaker put it ''the best levels of colour and flavour in a decade.'' Barbon's made from noble Tempranillo grown in the old vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, rare in such modestly priced wine, and key to its trophy-winning quality. In 2005, these grapes yielded rich strawberry and vanilla flavours - while ageing in expensive oak added deliciously complex layers and an incredible silky-smooth finish. Its sensational richness must also be credited to the experience and passion for quality of father-and-son winemakers, Julian and Javier Muriel. ''Violet with a blueish tinge. Fruit-filled aromas with a lovely toasty edge. Silky-smooth with generous red berry and vanilla flavours, hints of spice and a deliciously rounded, oaky finish. Enjoy with roast lamb, meaty tapas dishes or fine smoked Spanish ham.''
Chateau la Clariere Laithwaite 2001 - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chateau La Clariere Laithwaite ... leading estate in the Cotes de Castillon'' (Decanter) - not bad for a chap who started out in a van from underneath a railway arch! Handcrafted by Jean-Marc Saboua - our Haut-Brion-trained winemaker - from a perfectly ripe harvest of old-vine Merlot - we couldn't be prouder of this fantastic 2001 vintage! For extra body and structure, Jean-Marc added a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, before ageing the wine for a year in fine French oak - absolutely delicious! ''Bright garnet hue, dark fruit aromas and flavour, medium-bodied, well-judged extraction of fruit. Firm, fresh finish. '' (Decanter)
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Chateau La Clariere Laithwaite ... leading estate in the Cotes de Castillon'' (Decanter) - not bad for a chap who started out in a van from underneath a railway arch! Handcrafted by Jean-Marc Saboua - our Haut-Brion-trained winemaker - from a perfectly ripe harvest of old-vine Merlot - we couldn't be prouder of this fantastic 2001 vintage! For extra body and structure, Jean-Marc added a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, before ageing the wine for a year in fine French oak - absolutely delicious! ''Bright garnet hue, dark fruit aromas and flavour, medium-bodied, well-judged extraction of fruit. Firm, fresh finish. '' (Decanter)
Chateau du Bourg - £14.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Lavish, barrel-matured Merlot from ''the leading estate in the Cotes de Castillon'' (Wine Spectator). Hand picked and hand selected, oozing dark plum and damson with layers of spicy oak. Excellent value for money - could take on many a Saint-Emilion and win!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Lavish, barrel-matured Merlot from ''the leading estate in the Cotes de Castillon'' (Wine Spectator). Hand picked and hand selected, oozing dark plum and damson with layers of spicy oak. Excellent value for money - could take on many a Saint-Emilion and win!
Rosemount Mountain Blue Shiraz 75cl - £90.00
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £15.00 per bottle. Price on 15-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Rosemount Mountain Blue Shiraz 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £15.00 per bottle. Price on 15-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Rosemount Mountain Blue Shiraz 75cl
Barolo Rocca Ripalta 75cl - £91.14
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £15.19 per bottle. Price on 15-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Exudes wild rose and dry flower aromas, is rich, full-bodied, deeply flavoured and well balanced.
Matteo's knowledge and passion for the region in which he has lived for his whole life is an inspiration. Sitting in the family Osteria in Bra and hearing him talk about Barolo, the vineyards, the climate and his new cellar and hotel is one of the great w
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £15.19 per bottle. Price on 15-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Exudes wild rose and dry flower aromas, is rich, full-bodied, deeply flavoured and well balanced.
Matteo's knowledge and passion for the region in which he has lived for his whole life is an inspiration. Sitting in the family Osteria in Bra and hearing him talk about Barolo, the vineyards, the climate and his new cellar and hotel is one of the great w
Domaine Pere-Papite 2003 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Low-yielding vines at this small, family-owned estate on the region's famous plateau produce intensely rich, dark, flavoursome grapes, which were harvested at perfect ripeness to give a remarkably dense, complex Chateauneuf. Dark ruby, with rich aromas of fruit and spice. Multidimensional Chateauneuf that's delicious now, with roasts and rich dinner party fare.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Low-yielding vines at this small, family-owned estate on the region's famous plateau produce intensely rich, dark, flavoursome grapes, which were harvested at perfect ripeness to give a remarkably dense, complex Chateauneuf. Dark ruby, with rich aromas of fruit and spice. Multidimensional Chateauneuf that's delicious now, with roasts and rich dinner party fare.
Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2005 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brimful of the exuberant, spicy richness that crowns Chateauneuf-du-Pape King of Rhone reds, Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 is a real and RARE treat. It is one of a handful of old-vine Chateauneufs that marries top-quality with a great price. Made by the De Courten family, proprietors for nearly 3 centuries, this wine comes from some of the region's oldest vines producing tiny quantities of super-concentrated fruit. Gorgeous deep ruby colour in the glass with captivating aromas of spicy red fruits and a mass of chewy, raspberry and spice flavours in the mouth. Decant an hour before serving to really 'wow' guests.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Brimful of the exuberant, spicy richness that crowns Chateauneuf-du-Pape King of Rhone reds, Domaine du Vieux Calcernier 2004 is a real and RARE treat. It is one of a handful of old-vine Chateauneufs that marries top-quality with a great price. Made by the De Courten family, proprietors for nearly 3 centuries, this wine comes from some of the region's oldest vines producing tiny quantities of super-concentrated fruit. Gorgeous deep ruby colour in the glass with captivating aromas of spicy red fruits and a mass of chewy, raspberry and spice flavours in the mouth. Decant an hour before serving to really 'wow' guests.
Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 1998 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deliciously mature, lavishly oaked Reserva from the heart of Rioja's premium Alavesa region and the ''classic'' (John Radford) 1998 vintage. Rioja at its most complex.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deliciously mature, lavishly oaked Reserva from the heart of Rioja's premium Alavesa region and the ''classic'' (John Radford) 1998 vintage. Rioja at its most complex.
Christian Moueix Lalande de Pomerol 2003 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Among the many leading names that recognise the good taste and loyalty of their followers is Christian Mouiex, owner and maker of Chateau Petrus - mature vintages of his superlative Bordeaux can reach #10,000 a case or more at auction. And as a reward for your loyalty, Monsieur Mouiex has made this special selection of Private Reserve clarets from 2003, a year in which ''some of the most famous names have produced stunning wines that are in considerable demand'' The Independent. Christian's winemaking philosophy is simple - ''I believe all wine should be made for the enjoyment of winelovers - whether the name is Petrus, Trotanoy, Magdelaine, or these my own pride and joy Private Reserves''. Deep purple with intense bramble fruit and cedar wood aromas. Dark fruit flavours, savoury notes and the irresistable charm of world class Pomerol.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Among the many leading names that recognise the good taste and loyalty of their followers is Christian Mouiex, owner and maker of Chateau Petrus - mature vintages of his superlative Bordeaux can reach #10,000 a case or more at auction. And as a reward for your loyalty, Monsieur Mouiex has made this special selection of Private Reserve clarets from 2003, a year in which ''some of the most famous names have produced stunning wines that are in considerable demand'' The Independent. Christian's winemaking philosophy is simple - ''I believe all wine should be made for the enjoyment of winelovers - whether the name is Petrus, Trotanoy, Magdelaine, or these my own pride and joy Private Reserves''. Deep purple with intense bramble fruit and cedar wood aromas. Dark fruit flavours, savoury notes and the irresistable charm of world class Pomerol.
Luis Ca?as Reserva de Familia 1999 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Classic Rioja from the multi award-winning, family-owned Bodegas Luis Ca?as set in the heart of Rioja's premium Alavesa region. The Bodega dates back to 1928, although the Luis Ca?as family have been growing vines for more than 2 centuries. The vines are on average 30 years old, low-yielding and consequently the fruit is intensely rich. The wine is aged in a blend of high-quality French and American oak for over a year - sufficient time to soften the fruit and add structure without dominating the ripe cherry flavours. Intense spice and oak on layers of velvety cherry fruit, and a slight hint of liquorice. Well balanced, lasting rich fruit flavours with smooth, round tannins, and an elegant, long, aromatic finish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Classic Rioja from the multi award-winning, family-owned Bodegas Luis Ca?as set in the heart of Rioja's premium Alavesa region. The Bodega dates back to 1928, although the Luis Ca?as family have been growing vines for more than 2 centuries. The vines are on average 30 years old, low-yielding and consequently the fruit is intensely rich. The wine is aged in a blend of high-quality French and American oak for over a year - sufficient time to soften the fruit and add structure without dominating the ripe cherry flavours. Intense spice and oak on layers of velvety cherry fruit, and a slight hint of liquorice. Well balanced, lasting rich fruit flavours with smooth, round tannins, and an elegant, long, aromatic finish.
Poupille Laithwaite 2000 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This 2000 vintage claret - ''one of the greatest vintages Bordeaux has ever produced'' (Robert Parker) - is made from 100% Merlot by Philippe Carille, our good neighbour at Chateau Poupille. We then take the deliciously velvety, smooth wine and age it in expensive oak barriques our very own cellars to add depth and structure. Full of ripe plum and black berry fruit, with a delicious chocolatly roundness and a hint of toasty oak. Wonderful with traditional roasts.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This 2000 vintage claret - ''one of the greatest vintages Bordeaux has ever produced'' (Robert Parker) - is made from 100% Merlot by Philippe Carille, our good neighbour at Chateau Poupille. We then take the deliciously velvety, smooth wine and age it in expensive oak barriques our very own cellars to add depth and structure. Full of ripe plum and black berry fruit, with a delicious chocolatly roundness and a hint of toasty oak. Wonderful with traditional roasts.
The Black Stump Durif Shiraz Magnum 2006 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Black Stump is handcrafted by John Casella, who practises his 'dark art' behind closed doors at his family's remote estate. The wine owes its name to an Aussie expression meaning 'the back of beyond', but its remote origins has not stopped it from winning medals at prestigious competitions around the world. The 2006 vintage is guaranteed to delight more than ever! That's because extreme heat during the vintage ''slowed ripening ... and enhanced flavour intensity'' (Australian Wine Corporation), which pushed concentration to levels we never thought possible. Inky-black, brambly Durif is given a spicy, blueberry edge by dark chocolate Shiraz and sweet oak. Velvety, voluptuous, and irresistible served in generous glasses with char-grilled steak or Sunday roasts.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Black Stump is handcrafted by John Casella, who practises his 'dark art' behind closed doors at his family's remote estate. The wine owes its name to an Aussie expression meaning 'the back of beyond', but its remote origins has not stopped it from winning medals at prestigious competitions around the world. The 2006 vintage is guaranteed to delight more than ever! That's because extreme heat during the vintage ''slowed ripening ... and enhanced flavour intensity'' (Australian Wine Corporation), which pushed concentration to levels we never thought possible. Inky-black, brambly Durif is given a spicy, blueberry edge by dark chocolate Shiraz and sweet oak. Velvety, voluptuous, and irresistible served in generous glasses with char-grilled steak or Sunday roasts.
Luis Ca?as Reserva de Familia - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Classic Rioja from the multi award-winning, family-owned Bodegas Luis Ca?as set in the heart of Rioja's premium Alavesa region. The Bodega dates back to 1928, although the Luis Ca?as family have been growing vines for more than 2 centuries. The vines are on average 30 years old, low-yielding and consequently the fruit is intensely rich. The wine is aged in a blend of high-quality French and American oak for over a year - sufficient time to soften the fruit and add structure without dominating the ripe cherry flavours. Intense spice and oak on layers of velvety cherry fruit, and a slight hint of liquorice. Well balanced, lasting rich fruit flavours with smooth, round tannins, and an elegant, long, aromatic finish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Classic Rioja from the multi award-winning, family-owned Bodegas Luis Ca?as set in the heart of Rioja's premium Alavesa region. The Bodega dates back to 1928, although the Luis Ca?as family have been growing vines for more than 2 centuries. The vines are on average 30 years old, low-yielding and consequently the fruit is intensely rich. The wine is aged in a blend of high-quality French and American oak for over a year - sufficient time to soften the fruit and add structure without dominating the ripe cherry flavours. Intense spice and oak on layers of velvety cherry fruit, and a slight hint of liquorice. Well balanced, lasting rich fruit flavours with smooth, round tannins, and an elegant, long, aromatic finish.
Chateau la Clariere Laithwaite 2005 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''When I was a student, picking grapes in Castillon, I dreamt of the day I'd see a serious fine wine with my name on the label. Still can't quite believe it! In four decades I've been grape growing in Castillon (bang next door to Saint-Emilion) I can't recall a finer vintage than 2005. It gave Jean-Marc - our Haut-Brion-trained winemaker - a near-perfect harvest of flavour-packed, old-vine Merlot to 'play with'. And boy has he done good! For extra body and structure, he added a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, before ageing the wine for a year in fine French oak. Imagine our delight when it won Gold at the Concours des Grands Vins de Macon - one of the top wine contests in all of France. Best thing is it's so affordable - a real poke in the eye to our illustrious neighbours. Because as Wine International wrote recently ''If it wasn't for the line dividing Castillon from Saint-Emilion, its wines would be twice the price. The hills are the same, the soil is the same, the exposure is the same''. Happily, the price tag isn't! Laithwaite's 2005 is dark and smooth with deeply concentrated ripe, rich black fruit. Toasty vanilla flavours give way to deeper, more complex violet, plum and damson. As a Laithwaite's customer you have exclusive access to this claret - and it's mighty fine if I do say so myself! Please hurry - there's very little to go round.'' - Tony Laithwaite
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''When I was a student, picking grapes in Castillon, I dreamt of the day I'd see a serious fine wine with my name on the label. Still can't quite believe it! In four decades I've been grape growing in Castillon (bang next door to Saint-Emilion) I can't recall a finer vintage than 2005. It gave Jean-Marc - our Haut-Brion-trained winemaker - a near-perfect harvest of flavour-packed, old-vine Merlot to 'play with'. And boy has he done good! For extra body and structure, he added a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, before ageing the wine for a year in fine French oak. Imagine our delight when it won Gold at the Concours des Grands Vins de Macon - one of the top wine contests in all of France. Best thing is it's so affordable - a real poke in the eye to our illustrious neighbours. Because as Wine International wrote recently ''If it wasn't for the line dividing Castillon from Saint-Emilion, its wines would be twice the price. The hills are the same, the soil is the same, the exposure is the same''. Happily, the price tag isn't! Laithwaite's 2005 is dark and smooth with deeply concentrated ripe, rich black fruit. Toasty vanilla flavours give way to deeper, more complex violet, plum and damson. As a Laithwaite's customer you have exclusive access to this claret - and it's mighty fine if I do say so myself! Please hurry - there's very little to go round.'' - Tony Laithwaite
Chateau du Bourg Laithwaite 2003 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chateau du Bourg seems quite an unassuming village house from the outside but on closer inspection you realise that every aspect of this flagship estate is finished to a very high specification. Not least of all the wine ... Hand-harvested, old vine Merlot fruit is pressed in a traditional wooden basket press. The heat of the day is kept at bay by massively thick, centuries-old limestone walls of the chai. This is the sister wine to Laithwaite's La Clariere and displays the same, classic characteristics as fine Saint-Emilion - which after all is just a mile or two down the road. Deeply coloured and fragrant thanks to a massively ripe vintage. Full and smooth with juicy black fruit, a hint of liquorice and well-integrated clove-scented oak. No surprise this wine has scooped three top, internationally recognised Silver medals ...
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chateau du Bourg seems quite an unassuming village house from the outside but on closer inspection you realise that every aspect of this flagship estate is finished to a very high specification. Not least of all the wine ... Hand-harvested, old vine Merlot fruit is pressed in a traditional wooden basket press. The heat of the day is kept at bay by massively thick, centuries-old limestone walls of the chai. This is the sister wine to Laithwaite's La Clariere and displays the same, classic characteristics as fine Saint-Emilion - which after all is just a mile or two down the road. Deeply coloured and fragrant thanks to a massively ripe vintage. Full and smooth with juicy black fruit, a hint of liquorice and well-integrated clove-scented oak. No surprise this wine has scooped three top, internationally recognised Silver medals ...
Christian Moueix Lalande de Pomerol 2005 - £15.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Exclusive fine wine bargain from 'Monsieur Merlot' Christian Moueix: the man who makes Chateau Petrus, ''the undisputed king of Pomerol and probably the most famous red wine in the world'' (Robert Parker). What's more, this seductively smooth, opulent claret was crafted in the majestic 2005 vintage, ''the best in 10, 50 ... even 100 years'' (Wine Spectator). Christian's father Jean-Pierre ''single-handedly established the reputation for Pomerol'' (Parker), now the world's most expensive appellation. Neighbouring Lalande de Pomerol was once an insider's tip for those seeking Pomerols chocolaty opulence and berry charm ... at a fraction of the price. However, ''today's Lalandes are of an equal quality to Pomerol, with the same opulent richness'' (Decanter) and prices now reflect that, unless you're an old friend of Christian! Deep, dark ruby colour, with seductive, smoky, red-berry aromas. Layers of ripe, velvety fruit fill the mouth - they call Christian 'Monsieur Merlot', and this is a beautifully smooth and rounded expression of the grape with classic Pomerol opulence. Partners roasts, and game dishes perfectly.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Exclusive fine wine bargain from 'Monsieur Merlot' Christian Moueix: the man who makes Chateau Petrus, ''the undisputed king of Pomerol and probably the most famous red wine in the world'' (Robert Parker). What's more, this seductively smooth, opulent claret was crafted in the majestic 2005 vintage, ''the best in 10, 50 ... even 100 years'' (Wine Spectator). Christian's father Jean-Pierre ''single-handedly established the reputation for Pomerol'' (Parker), now the world's most expensive appellation. Neighbouring Lalande de Pomerol was once an insider's tip for those seeking Pomerols chocolaty opulence and berry charm ... at a fraction of the price. However, ''today's Lalandes are of an equal quality to Pomerol, with the same opulent richness'' (Decanter) and prices now reflect that, unless you're an old friend of Christian! Deep, dark ruby colour, with seductive, smoky, red-berry aromas. Layers of ripe, velvety fruit fill the mouth - they call Christian 'Monsieur Merlot', and this is a beautifully smooth and rounded expression of the grape with classic Pomerol opulence. Partners roasts, and game dishes perfectly.
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