White Wine between £8.00 and £12.00 per bottle
Domaine Champ Martin 2006 - £9.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With just 25 growers, Quincy - a appellation older than Sancerre - would be dwarfed by many single vineyards. Lauded in Guide Hachette every year since it was founded, the Rassat family's domaine is the jewel in Quincy's crown. Like many Loire producers, the Rassat's are dedicated to careful tending of their vines and minimal use of chemicals - helping to maintain Winemaker Virginie has the Loire in her blood and she uses her skills developed in both Quincy and Alsace to create a superbly crisp, aromatic Sauvignon with gentle floral notes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With just 25 growers, Quincy - a appellation older than Sancerre - would be dwarfed by many single vineyards. Lauded in Guide Hachette every year since it was founded, the Rassat family's domaine is the jewel in Quincy's crown. Like many Loire producers, the Rassat's are dedicated to careful tending of their vines and minimal use of chemicals - helping to maintain Winemaker Virginie has the Loire in her blood and she uses her skills developed in both Quincy and Alsace to create a superbly crisp, aromatic Sauvignon with gentle floral notes.
Babich Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £9.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Based in the famed Marlborough region, the renowned Babich family cellar is now in the hands of its third generation. With 45 years of winemaking experience, Joe Babich is one of New Zealand's leading producers. Great care is taken to capture every nuance of vibrant fruit flavour from the Babich's Sauvignon Blanc - night harvesting seals in the freshness and cool fermentation intensifies all those gorgeous flavours. Vibrant and refreshing with enticing aromas of tropical fruit and citrus. This is followed by hints of pineapple and ripe gooseberry flavours with a zesty lime finish. Great on its own or with seafood dishes, lobster and oysters.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Based in the famed Marlborough region, the renowned Babich family cellar is now in the hands of its third generation. With 45 years of winemaking experience, Joe Babich is one of New Zealand's leading producers. Great care is taken to capture every nuance of vibrant fruit flavour from the Babich's Sauvignon Blanc - night harvesting seals in the freshness and cool fermentation intensifies all those gorgeous flavours. Vibrant and refreshing with enticing aromas of tropical fruit and citrus. This is followed by hints of pineapple and ripe gooseberry flavours with a zesty lime finish. Great on its own or with seafood dishes, lobster and oysters.
Kloovenburg Chardonnay 2007 - £9.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dynamic winemaker, Pieter du Toit runs Kloovenburg with his wife, Annalene and their four young sons ... who all lend a hand in the vineyard. Founded in 1958 by Pieter's father, the estate is set against the beautiful Kasteel mountain - an enviable hot-spot for grape growing due to its abundant sunshine and cool mountain breezes. World-renowned for their reds (Pieter's Shiraz was recently given five stars by Decanter!), and this Burgundian-like Chardonnay is fast catching up! This spectacular vintage won a Silver medal at South Africa's national wine awards - and is even stocked by Harrods! ''Ripe and complex with integrated citrus, dried peach and nuances of roasted nuts on the nose follow through in a smooth and superbly structured palate. Carefully oaked to balance the juicy fruit. The finish is sensual and the aftertaste lingering.'' (Pieter du Toit)
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Dynamic winemaker, Pieter du Toit runs Kloovenburg with his wife, Annalene and their four young sons ... who all lend a hand in the vineyard. Founded in 1958 by Pieter's father, the estate is set against the beautiful Kasteel mountain - an enviable hot-spot for grape growing due to its abundant sunshine and cool mountain breezes. World-renowned for their reds (Pieter's Shiraz was recently given five stars by Decanter!), and this Burgundian-like Chardonnay is fast catching up! This spectacular vintage won a Silver medal at South Africa's national wine awards - and is even stocked by Harrods! ''Ripe and complex with integrated citrus, dried peach and nuances of roasted nuts on the nose follow through in a smooth and superbly structured palate. Carefully oaked to balance the juicy fruit. The finish is sensual and the aftertaste lingering.'' (Pieter du Toit)
Culley's Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £9.95
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Inspired winemaking from an historic gold-winning New Zealand winery and outstanding value - a gem like this usually costs #10 or more - make this a must-stock Sauvignon for any occasion. Our old pal Kiwi supremo Neill Culley (former chief winemaker for Babich) has taken fruit from classic Marlborough - bringing crisp, aromatic elegance - and Hawke's Bay, whose extra sunshine adds a delicious tropical note. If you're a fan of tongue-tingling Sauvignon you'll love this!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Inspired winemaking from an historic gold-winning New Zealand winery and outstanding value - a gem like this usually costs #10 or more - make this a must-stock Sauvignon for any occasion. Our old pal Kiwi supremo Neill Culley (former chief winemaker for Babich) has taken fruit from classic Marlborough - bringing crisp, aromatic elegance - and Hawke's Bay, whose extra sunshine adds a delicious tropical note. If you're a fan of tongue-tingling Sauvignon you'll love this!
Ruilly Blanc Louis Chavy 75cl - £59.79
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £9.97 per bottle. Price on 06-Sep-08 from Tesco.
This is a very complex and elegant wine, with plenty of rich ripe fruit and excellent concentration. This wine is the perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes, chicken, poultry and roast pork.
Maison Louis Chavy was founded in 1938 by Louis Chavy, who was a famous grower in Puligny Montrachet. Today Louis Chavy offers a comprehensive range of Burgundy wines, and specialises is the lesser known regions, which often offer superior value for money
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £9.97 per bottle. Price on 06-Sep-08 from Tesco.
This is a very complex and elegant wine, with plenty of rich ripe fruit and excellent concentration. This wine is the perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes, chicken, poultry and roast pork.
Maison Louis Chavy was founded in 1938 by Louis Chavy, who was a famous grower in Puligny Montrachet. Today Louis Chavy offers a comprehensive range of Burgundy wines, and specialises is the lesser known regions, which often offer superior value for money
Tabali Reserve Chardonnay 2004 - £9.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''For excitement head to Limari'' says the Sunday Times. To the north of Santiago, between the Pacific coast and the Atacama Desert, it's a remote region carving an international reputation for its ''really exciting wines'' (Jancis Robinson MW) - in particular ''world-class Chardonnay'' (The FT). And Tabali is leading the way. This small family winery may be on the edge of the desert but proximity to the sea means a cool climate - and remarkably elegant wines. And Tabali Reserve Chardonnay 2004 is no exception ... it was the only Chardonnay from Chile to win Gold at the 2005 International Wine Challenge, out-tasting some super-expensive whites from Burgundy and beyond. If you enjoy sophisticated Chardonnay, you'll love this! ''Fresh, intense and complex on the nose - tantalising mineral notes backed by hints of honey and citrus. Deliciously rich and ripe thanks to three years bottle age, with a creamy, toasty finish after nearly a year in oak. Treat as you would a fine white Burgundy ... perfect with seafood and white meats.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''For excitement head to Limari'' says the Sunday Times. To the north of Santiago, between the Pacific coast and the Atacama Desert, it's a remote region carving an international reputation for its ''really exciting wines'' (Jancis Robinson MW) - in particular ''world-class Chardonnay'' (The FT). And Tabali is leading the way. This small family winery may be on the edge of the desert but proximity to the sea means a cool climate - and remarkably elegant wines. And Tabali Reserve Chardonnay 2004 is no exception ... it was the only Chardonnay from Chile to win Gold at the 2005 International Wine Challenge, out-tasting some super-expensive whites from Burgundy and beyond. If you enjoy sophisticated Chardonnay, you'll love this! ''Fresh, intense and complex on the nose - tantalising mineral notes backed by hints of honey and citrus. Deliciously rich and ripe thanks to three years bottle age, with a creamy, toasty finish after nearly a year in oak. Treat as you would a fine white Burgundy ... perfect with seafood and white meats.''
Martin Zahn Tokay Pinot Gris - £9.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Tokay Pinot Gris is the star grape in France's Alsace region.'' (The Observer) Richly textured Alsace Pinot Gris with generous lychee and apricot flavours and savoury, smoky notes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Tokay Pinot Gris is the star grape in France's Alsace region.'' (The Observer) Richly textured Alsace Pinot Gris with generous lychee and apricot flavours and savoury, smoky notes
Scarpantoni Unwooded Chardonnay - £9.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gone are the days of heavily oaked Aussie Chardonnays. Wood-free, fruit-laden delights like this are now the preferred style. The Scarpantoni brothers do it so very well. Not surprising really for a, estate that won the country's most soughty-after award - 2007 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. 'Pop' Scarpantoni came out to Australia from Italy after the war and settled in the McLaren Vale. He worked for Thomas Hardy and Sons and then as a vineyard manager at Seaview introducing innovative, water-saving 'contour' vineyards in the 1960s. Today his sons Fil and Michael carry on the great family tradition of doing things their way and winning hundreds of medals in the process. Fresh nose and crisp stone fruit flavours. Lovely balance - very classic, modern Aussie style.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gone are the days of heavily oaked Aussie Chardonnays. Wood-free, fruit-laden delights like this are now the preferred style. The Scarpantoni brothers do it so very well. Not surprising really for a, estate that won the country's most soughty-after award - 2007 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. 'Pop' Scarpantoni came out to Australia from Italy after the war and settled in the McLaren Vale. He worked for Thomas Hardy and Sons and then as a vineyard manager at Seaview introducing innovative, water-saving 'contour' vineyards in the 1960s. Today his sons Fil and Michael carry on the great family tradition of doing things their way and winning hundreds of medals in the process. Fresh nose and crisp stone fruit flavours. Lovely balance - very classic, modern Aussie style.
Stonewall Late Harvest Riesling 2005 - £10.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
New Zealand is well-suited to Riesling, which loves cooler climates. Picked late in the season when the grapes are extra ripe and rich in sugar, this late harvest Riesling is a rare treat of extraordinary quality. It's scooped two prestigious Gold medals and New Zealand's 'Best Riesling' Trophy to date. Dr John Forrest has established an enviable reputation for his wines over the years with his now-famous Sauvignon Blancs steeling headlines and awards from the legendary Cloudy Bay. Clearly his talents extend to other varieties too! A rich, mouth-watering, sweeter style of Riesling with a luscious texture, an intense core of ripe apricot and passion fruit flavour and zesty-fresh acidity to balance. It's aromatic, concentrated and persistent. Serve chilled on its own or with creme brulee, lemon cheese cake, apricot tart, or Eton Mess.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
New Zealand is well-suited to Riesling, which loves cooler climates. Picked late in the season when the grapes are extra ripe and rich in sugar, this late harvest Riesling is a rare treat of extraordinary quality. It's scooped two prestigious Gold medals and New Zealand's 'Best Riesling' Trophy to date. Dr John Forrest has established an enviable reputation for his wines over the years with his now-famous Sauvignon Blancs steeling headlines and awards from the legendary Cloudy Bay. Clearly his talents extend to other varieties too! A rich, mouth-watering, sweeter style of Riesling with a luscious texture, an intense core of ripe apricot and passion fruit flavour and zesty-fresh acidity to balance. It's aromatic, concentrated and persistent. Serve chilled on its own or with creme brulee, lemon cheese cake, apricot tart, or Eton Mess.
Chateau Filhot 2005 - £10.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The sweet wines of Sauternes are some of the most prized in the world and Chateau Fillhot one of the region's best-known estates. If you're looking for a lusciously sweet yet well balanced dessert wine to serve with blue cheeses, foie gras or fruit flans, you couldn't ask for a finer, more keenly priced vintage than Filhot 2005. Boasting a lovely honeyed aroma with sweet flavours of pineapple, Seville orange, apricots and spice. Rich and creamy in the mouth, it's full yet fresh thanks for balancing acidity. Though drinking beautifully now, it will develop more complexity with age.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The sweet wines of Sauternes are some of the most prized in the world and Chateau Fillhot one of the region's best-known estates. If you're looking for a lusciously sweet yet well balanced dessert wine to serve with blue cheeses, foie gras or fruit flans, you couldn't ask for a finer, more keenly priced vintage than Filhot 2005. Boasting a lovely honeyed aroma with sweet flavours of pineapple, Seville orange, apricots and spice. Rich and creamy in the mouth, it's full yet fresh thanks for balancing acidity. Though drinking beautifully now, it will develop more complexity with age.
Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2006 - £10.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Winner in Burgundy's prestigious ''Tastevinage'' competition, this exceptional Petit-Chablis offers superb value for money and fabulous elegant fruit. From low-yielding vineyards close to the illustrious Le Clos region, the quality conscious winemaking team at Domaine Dampt put as much care and attention into this wine as they do into their top-shelf Premier Cru! Tiny quantities of superb quality fruit are hand-harvested from the vineyard's oldest plots. With all the nuances and characteristics of classic Chablis, this impressive, delicious white is guaranteed to impress! Delightfully fresh, this top-quality white is bursting with elegant stone-fruit flavours. It would be the perfect partner for seafood - a wine to drink with a dozen oysters - and even lighter Chinese dishes. Like all good Chablis, this will only improve with age.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Winner in Burgundy's prestigious ''Tastevinage'' competition, this exceptional Petit-Chablis offers superb value for money and fabulous elegant fruit. From low-yielding vineyards close to the illustrious Le Clos region, the quality conscious winemaking team at Domaine Dampt put as much care and attention into this wine as they do into their top-shelf Premier Cru! Tiny quantities of superb quality fruit are hand-harvested from the vineyard's oldest plots. With all the nuances and characteristics of classic Chablis, this impressive, delicious white is guaranteed to impress! Delightfully fresh, this top-quality white is bursting with elegant stone-fruit flavours. It would be the perfect partner for seafood - a wine to drink with a dozen oysters - and even lighter Chinese dishes. Like all good Chablis, this will only improve with age.
Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2005 - £10.19
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The exceptionally low-yielding vineyards - as low as required for Chablis with Premier Cru status - for Domaine Dampt Vielles Vignes lie right above those of the incredible Grand Cru Les Clos, the ''highest regarded of all Chablis Grand Cru'' (Jancis Robinson MW). It's no wonder then that this crisp, minerally white from the spectacular 2005 vintage shares so many of the characteristics of top Chablis and beat the lot in its section in prestigious French wine competition ''Tastevinage'' last Autumn! Fresh lemon and minerally hints, with a lively finish, Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2005 offers a taste of top Chablis ... without the hefty price tag!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The exceptionally low-yielding vineyards - as low as required for Chablis with Premier Cru status - for Domaine Dampt Vielles Vignes lie right above those of the incredible Grand Cru Les Clos, the ''highest regarded of all Chablis Grand Cru'' (Jancis Robinson MW). It's no wonder then that this crisp, minerally white from the spectacular 2005 vintage shares so many of the characteristics of top Chablis and beat the lot in its section in prestigious French wine competition ''Tastevinage'' last Autumn! Fresh lemon and minerally hints, with a lively finish, Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2005 offers a taste of top Chablis ... without the hefty price tag!
Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes - £10.19
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The exceptionally low-yielding vineyards - as low as required for Chablis with Premier Cru status - for Domaine Dampt Vielles Vignes lie right above those of the incredible Grand Cru Les Clos, the ''highest regarded of all Chablis Grand Cru'' (Jancis Robinson MW). It's no wonder then that this crisp, minerally white from the spectacular 2005 vintage shares so many of the characteristics of top Chablis and beat the lot in its section in prestigious French wine competition ''Tastevinage'' last Autumn! Fresh lemon and minerally hints, with a lively finish, Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2005 offers a taste of top Chablis ... without the hefty price tag!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The exceptionally low-yielding vineyards - as low as required for Chablis with Premier Cru status - for Domaine Dampt Vielles Vignes lie right above those of the incredible Grand Cru Les Clos, the ''highest regarded of all Chablis Grand Cru'' (Jancis Robinson MW). It's no wonder then that this crisp, minerally white from the spectacular 2005 vintage shares so many of the characteristics of top Chablis and beat the lot in its section in prestigious French wine competition ''Tastevinage'' last Autumn! Fresh lemon and minerally hints, with a lively finish, Domaine Dampt Vieilles Vignes 2005 offers a taste of top Chablis ... without the hefty price tag!
Martin Zahn Tokay Pinot Gris 2004 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Tokay Pinot Gris is the star grape in France's Alsace region.'' (The Observer) Richly textured Alsace Pinot Gris with generous lychee and apricot flavours and savoury, smoky notes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Tokay Pinot Gris is the star grape in France's Alsace region.'' (The Observer) Richly textured Alsace Pinot Gris with generous lychee and apricot flavours and savoury, smoky notes
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate, set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When the Sowmans, renowned growers of top-quality Sauvignon, decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Herbaceous aromas with hints of tropical fruit. Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate, set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When the Sowmans, renowned growers of top-quality Sauvignon, decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Herbaceous aromas with hints of tropical fruit. Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.
Wrangles Chardonnay Viognier Riesling 2006 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made exclusively for our loyal customers, this is boutique wine at its finest! It's a mouth-tingling combination of Chardonnay, Viognier and Riesling - three of the finest quality white grapes there are. And as you'll soon see, there is an amazing synergy of flavours between them. Chardonnay forms a rich, creamy base with peach-scented fruit. Viognier adds exotic apricot and honeysuckle aromas while Riesling adds finesse and racy acidity. All the fruit was grown in Orange, NSW where altitude makes for a moderate and even growing season. Cool nights have the effect of emphasizing the grapes' aromatic qualities. The mastermind behind this wine is Philip Shaw - a wine trade 'guru', well known to long-standing Rosemount Estate fans and now the proud owner of a brand new winery of his own in Orange. If you had to choose just one new wine for the Summer, we couldn't recommend anything more refreshing or rewarding. Serve chilled with barbecued seafood kebabs, king prawns or a chicken and mango salad.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made exclusively for our loyal customers, this is boutique wine at its finest! It's a mouth-tingling combination of Chardonnay, Viognier and Riesling - three of the finest quality white grapes there are. And as you'll soon see, there is an amazing synergy of flavours between them. Chardonnay forms a rich, creamy base with peach-scented fruit. Viognier adds exotic apricot and honeysuckle aromas while Riesling adds finesse and racy acidity. All the fruit was grown in Orange, NSW where altitude makes for a moderate and even growing season. Cool nights have the effect of emphasizing the grapes' aromatic qualities. The mastermind behind this wine is Philip Shaw - a wine trade 'guru', well known to long-standing Rosemount Estate fans and now the proud owner of a brand new winery of his own in Orange. If you had to choose just one new wine for the Summer, we couldn't recommend anything more refreshing or rewarding. Serve chilled with barbecued seafood kebabs, king prawns or a chicken and mango salad.
Babich Family Reserve Pinot Grigio 2006 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The next big thing in New Zealand will be Pinot Grigio'' - Jancis Robinson MW Marlborough is renowned for world-class Sauvignon ... but did you know it also produces equally impressive Pinot Grigio? Very few do. Imagine crisp, irresistibly refreshing Pinot Grigio given the same star treatment as New Zealand's famously concentrated Sauvignon. Strikingly pure and deliciously crisp, not to mention rare. Great care is taken to capture every nuance of vibrant fruit flavour from the Babich's premium Pinot Grigio - night harvesting seals in the freshness and cool fermentation intensifies all those gorgeous flavours. From the first waves of ripe peach, pear and lime to the lasting tingle of minerals and spice, this is top Pinot Grigio given extra power by the masters of intensely fresh whites.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The next big thing in New Zealand will be Pinot Grigio'' - Jancis Robinson MW Marlborough is renowned for world-class Sauvignon ... but did you know it also produces equally impressive Pinot Grigio? Very few do. Imagine crisp, irresistibly refreshing Pinot Grigio given the same star treatment as New Zealand's famously concentrated Sauvignon. Strikingly pure and deliciously crisp, not to mention rare. Great care is taken to capture every nuance of vibrant fruit flavour from the Babich's premium Pinot Grigio - night harvesting seals in the freshness and cool fermentation intensifies all those gorgeous flavours. From the first waves of ripe peach, pear and lime to the lasting tingle of minerals and spice, this is top Pinot Grigio given extra power by the masters of intensely fresh whites.
Castellari Bergaglio Rolona 2006 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gavi is to Italy what Chablis and Sancerre are to France - as increasing numbers of you are discovering. Pour yourself a glass and you'll see why Gavi's currently in such demand! The finest Gavi comes from fruit grown in vineyards around the town of Gavi itself (hence Gavi di Gavi). The small family winery of Castellari Bergaglio is amongst the very finest producers making Gavi of 'Premier Cru' standard, consistently recommended in every major Italian wine guide. Elegant aromas of fresh cut hay, lime blossom and citrus fruits. Praised for its ''very fragrant, limey, rich textured fruits'' (Rose Murray Brown MW) with crisp, stony minerality and fresh, zesty grapefruit flavour. Enjoy chilled on its own or serve with delicate seafood dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gavi is to Italy what Chablis and Sancerre are to France - as increasing numbers of you are discovering. Pour yourself a glass and you'll see why Gavi's currently in such demand! The finest Gavi comes from fruit grown in vineyards around the town of Gavi itself (hence Gavi di Gavi). The small family winery of Castellari Bergaglio is amongst the very finest producers making Gavi of 'Premier Cru' standard, consistently recommended in every major Italian wine guide. Elegant aromas of fresh cut hay, lime blossom and citrus fruits. Praised for its ''very fragrant, limey, rich textured fruits'' (Rose Murray Brown MW) with crisp, stony minerality and fresh, zesty grapefruit flavour. Enjoy chilled on its own or serve with delicate seafood dishes.
En Beauvoir Bourgogne AOC 2006 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Affordable great white Burgundy is no longer a mythical beast! Our wonderful Chai on the quayside of Castillon in Bordeaux allows us to source fantastic parcels of wine, age them to perfection and then release them to you at realistic prices. We asked Bernard Derain - our best man in Burgundy - to source us a parcel of super-premium Chardonnay. And what a vintage to open with! 2006 has been rated even better for white Burgundy than 2005 (a year of new superlatives)! Bernard settled on the En Beauvoir vineyard whose low-yielding vines average 40 years of age ... then carefully barrel-fermented the hand-picked grapes in his cellar before the wine reached Le Chai where it's still maturing in the finest French oak. One top writer (he'll remain anonymous to save his blushes) rated it the finest Meursault he'd tasted all year ... very satisfying! ''Aromas of creamy citrus and buttery apricot. Enticingly creamy and elegant - unmistakably fine Burgundy. Enjoy to 2010.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Affordable great white Burgundy is no longer a mythical beast! Our wonderful Chai on the quayside of Castillon in Bordeaux allows us to source fantastic parcels of wine, age them to perfection and then release them to you at realistic prices. We asked Bernard Derain - our best man in Burgundy - to source us a parcel of super-premium Chardonnay. And what a vintage to open with! 2006 has been rated even better for white Burgundy than 2005 (a year of new superlatives)! Bernard settled on the En Beauvoir vineyard whose low-yielding vines average 40 years of age ... then carefully barrel-fermented the hand-picked grapes in his cellar before the wine reached Le Chai where it's still maturing in the finest French oak. One top writer (he'll remain anonymous to save his blushes) rated it the finest Meursault he'd tasted all year ... very satisfying! ''Aromas of creamy citrus and buttery apricot. Enticingly creamy and elegant - unmistakably fine Burgundy. Enjoy to 2010.''
Babich Family Reserve Riesling 2006 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
New Zealand's award-winning Babich family are fast gaining a cult following for their tiny-volume Reserve Riesling - and not just among astute white fans ... successive vintages has won a string of top medals and countless press accolades. Fresh orange blossom aromas with a hint of lime citrus. Green apple flavours and a crisp finish. Ideal with Asian cuisine, mussels and, for a touch of Kiwi authenticity try kumara patties drizzled with lime mayonnaise.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
New Zealand's award-winning Babich family are fast gaining a cult following for their tiny-volume Reserve Riesling - and not just among astute white fans ... successive vintages has won a string of top medals and countless press accolades. Fresh orange blossom aromas with a hint of lime citrus. Green apple flavours and a crisp finish. Ideal with Asian cuisine, mussels and, for a touch of Kiwi authenticity try kumara patties drizzled with lime mayonnaise.