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Chateau Yaldara King Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - £36.34
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Hermann Thumm founded the excellent Yaldara Estate in 1947 with the aim of building a winery to rival a smart Bordeaux Cru Classe Medoc. With many Gold medals and Trophies over the years he did just that ... and the success continues now. This awesome Cabernet knocked the socks off out Australia Buyer when she tried it. Packed with silky soft cassis-laden fruit - we guarantee that after one sip, you'll be hooked! Brimming with ripe aromas of blackberry, plums and figs - this sumptuous red is jam-packed with concentrated fruit flavours. Try a glass with peppered steak or warming winter stew.
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Hermann Thumm founded the excellent Yaldara Estate in 1947 with the aim of building a winery to rival a smart Bordeaux Cru Classe Medoc. With many Gold medals and Trophies over the years he did just that ... and the success continues now. This awesome Cabernet knocked the socks off out Australia Buyer when she tried it. Packed with silky soft cassis-laden fruit - we guarantee that after one sip, you'll be hooked! Brimming with ripe aromas of blackberry, plums and figs - this sumptuous red is jam-packed with concentrated fruit flavours. Try a glass with peppered steak or warming winter stew.
Chateau Haut Baradieu 2005 - £18.19
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We're extremely lucky to have a few precious cases of this heavenly gem! 2005 was a legendary vintage in Bordeaux, especially for left bank properties such as this. Hours of sunshine ripened grapes to perfection - resulting in rich and juicy wines that are bursting with character! Chateau Haut Baradieu is located high in the hills of St Estephe, next door to celebrated winery Chateau Calon-Segur. Like all the best chateaux, Haut Baradieu faces the river which provides a gentle cooling breeze that's essential for keeping grapes fresh. Chief winemaker, Eric Boissenot is well respected in France and has worked for a number of leading wineries in Bordeaux, including Chateau Margaux! Rich and full with plenty of herbs and spice that overlay the vibrant bramble fruit. A perfect partner to lamb chops, this is premium Haut Medoc at a fraction of the price!
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We're extremely lucky to have a few precious cases of this heavenly gem! 2005 was a legendary vintage in Bordeaux, especially for left bank properties such as this. Hours of sunshine ripened grapes to perfection - resulting in rich and juicy wines that are bursting with character! Chateau Haut Baradieu is located high in the hills of St Estephe, next door to celebrated winery Chateau Calon-Segur. Like all the best chateaux, Haut Baradieu faces the river which provides a gentle cooling breeze that's essential for keeping grapes fresh. Chief winemaker, Eric Boissenot is well respected in France and has worked for a number of leading wineries in Bordeaux, including Chateau Margaux! Rich and full with plenty of herbs and spice that overlay the vibrant bramble fruit. A perfect partner to lamb chops, this is premium Haut Medoc at a fraction of the price!
Gran Tarapaca Carmenere - £69.99
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Luxuriously spicy red from our friends at Tarapaca in the Maipo Valley, whose rocky, easily drained soil (irrigated by mountain snowmelt) makes for quality wines often compared to Bordeaux and the Napa Valley! Widely cultivated in the Medoc in the 18th century, Carmenere is a rare old Bordeaux variety that has made a dramatic comeback in Chile ... producing dark, intensely ripe reds like this. Rich and brooding with spice and coffee flavours - a fresh plum and cherry nose, plus soft, ripe tannins. As The Times says: ''a great addition to the dining table''. Perfect with pasta in pesto, strong cheeses and roasted red meats
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Luxuriously spicy red from our friends at Tarapaca in the Maipo Valley, whose rocky, easily drained soil (irrigated by mountain snowmelt) makes for quality wines often compared to Bordeaux and the Napa Valley! Widely cultivated in the Medoc in the 18th century, Carmenere is a rare old Bordeaux variety that has made a dramatic comeback in Chile ... producing dark, intensely ripe reds like this. Rich and brooding with spice and coffee flavours - a fresh plum and cherry nose, plus soft, ripe tannins. As The Times says: ''a great addition to the dining table''. Perfect with pasta in pesto, strong cheeses and roasted red meats
Chateau Poujeaux - £16.79
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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.''
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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.''
Gran Tarapaca Carmenere - £46.74
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Luxuriously spicy red from our friends at Tarapaca in the Maipo Valley, whose rocky, easily drained soil (irrigated by mountain snowmelt) makes for quality wines often compared to Bordeaux and the Napa Valley! Widely cultivated in the Medoc in the 18th century, Carmenere is a rare old Bordeaux variety that has made a dramatic comeback in Chile ... producing dark, intensely ripe reds like this. Rich and brooding with spice and coffee flavours - a fresh plum and cherry nose, plus soft, ripe tannins. As The Times says: ''a great addition to the dining table''. Perfect with pasta in pesto, strong cheeses and roasted red meats
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Luxuriously spicy red from our friends at Tarapaca in the Maipo Valley, whose rocky, easily drained soil (irrigated by mountain snowmelt) makes for quality wines often compared to Bordeaux and the Napa Valley! Widely cultivated in the Medoc in the 18th century, Carmenere is a rare old Bordeaux variety that has made a dramatic comeback in Chile ... producing dark, intensely ripe reds like this. Rich and brooding with spice and coffee flavours - a fresh plum and cherry nose, plus soft, ripe tannins. As The Times says: ''a great addition to the dining table''. Perfect with pasta in pesto, strong cheeses and roasted red meats
Chateau La Gorce 2003 - £11.39
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Chateau La Gorce comes from a grand 19th century estate in Blaignan in the Medoc, just north of Saint-Estephe and next door to the famous properties of Chateaux Loudenne and Cardorne. Founded in 1821 by Madame La Gorce - who gives the estate its name - it came into the hands of the Fabre family only in the 1980s. The new owners set about restoring the vineyards and workign hard to improve quality. Their efforts have paid off - the last four vintages have won them a total of eight medals, including four Golds. Made with a mix of traditional red Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvginon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot, the wine shows plenty of ripe, red and black berry flavours, with warming spice on the finish. Delicious with roasted red meats.
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Chateau La Gorce comes from a grand 19th century estate in Blaignan in the Medoc, just north of Saint-Estephe and next door to the famous properties of Chateaux Loudenne and Cardorne. Founded in 1821 by Madame La Gorce - who gives the estate its name - it came into the hands of the Fabre family only in the 1980s. The new owners set about restoring the vineyards and workign hard to improve quality. Their efforts have paid off - the last four vintages have won them a total of eight medals, including four Golds. Made with a mix of traditional red Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvginon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot, the wine shows plenty of ripe, red and black berry flavours, with warming spice on the finish. Delicious with roasted red meats.
Chateau Bellegrave du Poujeau 2003 - £13.19
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A special oak aged cuvee from the Cantelaube family's tiny 10ha property situated in the south of the Haut Medoc. From the heatwave 2003 vintage, which brought rich flavour to wines from the Right Bank, this elegant claret is rich and complex. Ripe, succulent red fruit and bramble flavours complemented by toasty oak and a long, elegant finish. Enjoy with pheasant, lamb and wild mushrooms.
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A special oak aged cuvee from the Cantelaube family's tiny 10ha property situated in the south of the Haut Medoc. From the heatwave 2003 vintage, which brought rich flavour to wines from the Right Bank, this elegant claret is rich and complex. Ripe, succulent red fruit and bramble flavours complemented by toasty oak and a long, elegant finish. Enjoy with pheasant, lamb and wild mushrooms.
Chateau Lafon-Rochet 2006 - £22.49
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''Always a value among the Medoc's classified growths, the 2006 is powerful, rich, enticing and set for 15-18 years of longevity'' Robert Parker Sandwiched between the legendary estates of Cos d'Estournel and Chateau Lafite, Chateau Lafon-Rochet enjoys the same fabulous natural gifts as its neighbours but remains reasonably priced. The 2006 is lush, elegant and will prove very popular.
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''Always a value among the Medoc's classified growths, the 2006 is powerful, rich, enticing and set for 15-18 years of longevity'' Robert Parker Sandwiched between the legendary estates of Cos d'Estournel and Chateau Lafite, Chateau Lafon-Rochet enjoys the same fabulous natural gifts as its neighbours but remains reasonably priced. The 2006 is lush, elegant and will prove very popular.
Chateau Pichon-Baron 2006 - £60.00
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''5 stars ... wonderful depth of fruit and richness of flavours. Great length'' Decanter Christian Seely has built on the legacy of the masterful Jean-Michel Cazes to create a genuine 'super-second' that edges ever closer to first growth quality. The 2006, with its impressive concentration and multiple layers of sweet cassis and cedar, underlines Parker's assertion that ''Pichon Baron is one of the Medoc's most majestic wines''.
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''5 stars ... wonderful depth of fruit and richness of flavours. Great length'' Decanter Christian Seely has built on the legacy of the masterful Jean-Michel Cazes to create a genuine 'super-second' that edges ever closer to first growth quality. The 2006, with its impressive concentration and multiple layers of sweet cassis and cedar, underlines Parker's assertion that ''Pichon Baron is one of the Medoc's most majestic wines''.
Chateau St Croix des Egrons 2005 - £6.79
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Owned by the Bicenvet family for three generations, Chateau St Croix des Egrons is a true family estate with every member involved. Located near the medieval town of Saint-Foy-la-Grande, this was one of the earliest vineyards areas in Bordeaux to be planted with vines - long before the Medoc. The vineyards lie on a chalk ridge which runs down from St Emilion. Here Merlot predominates but a high proportion of Cabernet Franc, reminiscent of the famous Cheval Blanc wines, gives the wine extra colour and complexity. Ruby red with fresh cherry and blackcurrant aromas. Round and generous with a rich finish, Ideal with game, roasted beef and cheeses.
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Owned by the Bicenvet family for three generations, Chateau St Croix des Egrons is a true family estate with every member involved. Located near the medieval town of Saint-Foy-la-Grande, this was one of the earliest vineyards areas in Bordeaux to be planted with vines - long before the Medoc. The vineyards lie on a chalk ridge which runs down from St Emilion. Here Merlot predominates but a high proportion of Cabernet Franc, reminiscent of the famous Cheval Blanc wines, gives the wine extra colour and complexity. Ruby red with fresh cherry and blackcurrant aromas. Round and generous with a rich finish, Ideal with game, roasted beef and cheeses.
Chateau Labat 2004 - £12.59
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With ultra-expensive neighbours including Chateaux Lagrange and Gruaud Larose, Chateau Labat is a real insider's tip. Owned and managed for over 100 years by the Nony family, historical reference to the vineyard dates back to 1748. A firm favourite with collectors, its enticing aromas, richly elegant flavours and classic, long finish offer all that a Saint-Julien should. Aromas of spicy oak and blackcurrant followed by mouthfilling dark fruit ... a textbook Medoc Cru Bourgeois. Lovely now, will age beautifully.
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With ultra-expensive neighbours including Chateaux Lagrange and Gruaud Larose, Chateau Labat is a real insider's tip. Owned and managed for over 100 years by the Nony family, historical reference to the vineyard dates back to 1748. A firm favourite with collectors, its enticing aromas, richly elegant flavours and classic, long finish offer all that a Saint-Julien should. Aromas of spicy oak and blackcurrant followed by mouthfilling dark fruit ... a textbook Medoc Cru Bourgeois. Lovely now, will age beautifully.
Goulee 2003 - £20.49
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''Classified growth quality. The type of wine Bordeaux producers should be making more frequently. 87-89.'' (Parker). An exciting new release from Jean-Guillaume Prats of Cos d'Estournel. Fruit from selected Medoc vineyards is given 5-star treatment to create a very fine wine at a low, low price.
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''Classified growth quality. The type of wine Bordeaux producers should be making more frequently. 87-89.'' (Parker). An exciting new release from Jean-Guillaume Prats of Cos d'Estournel. Fruit from selected Medoc vineyards is given 5-star treatment to create a very fine wine at a low, low price.
Chateau Yaldara Estate Tempranillo 2005 - £6.39
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Unique Tempranillo from Down Under - with a generous dash of Australia's signature Shiraz grape from the Barossa Valley (prime region) for top class reds and the awesomely good 2005 vintage. The excellent Yaldara Estate was founded by Hermann Thumm in 1947 with the aim of building a winery to rival a smart Bordeaux Cru Classe Medoc. With many Gold medals and Trophies over the years he did just that ... and the success continues now. Deep purple in colour. The berries and dark stone fruit aromas have a lovely, smokey bacon character too. Rich mouthfuls of ripe berry fruit and plum flavours. Soft velvety tannins, slighlty oaked and very well balanced ... a treat!
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Unique Tempranillo from Down Under - with a generous dash of Australia's signature Shiraz grape from the Barossa Valley (prime region) for top class reds and the awesomely good 2005 vintage. The excellent Yaldara Estate was founded by Hermann Thumm in 1947 with the aim of building a winery to rival a smart Bordeaux Cru Classe Medoc. With many Gold medals and Trophies over the years he did just that ... and the success continues now. Deep purple in colour. The berries and dark stone fruit aromas have a lovely, smokey bacon character too. Rich mouthfuls of ripe berry fruit and plum flavours. Soft velvety tannins, slighlty oaked and very well balanced ... a treat!
Chateau Les-Ormes-de-Pez 2004 - £16.55
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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.''
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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.''
Barons de Rothschild Lafite Reserve 2003 - £14.95
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Handcrafted by Chateau Lafite's Charles Chevallier - the genius behind the #300-a-bottle Grand Vin - this Reserve exemplifies the quality of classic Cabernet and Merlot ... cherry-picked from the finest Medoc sites to create a deep, dark claret with wonderfully ripe aromas. What a vintage too! 2003 was the hottest year since 1896 and skilled winemakers like Charles were able to add elegance to the innate power of the vintage to create extraordinary wines. This is his richest and fullest yet - and 12-for-10. Sure to fly! To 2011.
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Handcrafted by Chateau Lafite's Charles Chevallier - the genius behind the #300-a-bottle Grand Vin - this Reserve exemplifies the quality of classic Cabernet and Merlot ... cherry-picked from the finest Medoc sites to create a deep, dark claret with wonderfully ripe aromas. What a vintage too! 2003 was the hottest year since 1896 and skilled winemakers like Charles were able to add elegance to the innate power of the vintage to create extraordinary wines. This is his richest and fullest yet - and 12-for-10. Sure to fly! To 2011.