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Cassis and blackberry aromas with a certain softness. The palate is rounded and creamy, with velvety tannins, ripe fruit and a refreshing touch of acidity that creates a balanced whole, as well as delicate spices which evolve on the palate. The finish is long and light as air.

Chateau De Pellehaut's La Fleur De l'Age XO 20 year old Armagnac has been awarded the trophy for Best Armagnac in the 2018 Spirits Challenge, the highest accolade the challenge can give to any brand or product, after a blind tasting of all Armagnac Gold Medal winners.

Made from cherries, this is a traditional eau de vie from a family firm in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. The spirit is dry and full of character, perfect at the end of a meal and best served from the freezer.

A spirit from Alsace made from distilling pears from Rhone.

Bollinger needs no introduction. 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Cardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier with 5-10% of reserve wines included in the blend and a high proportion of the wine coming from Premier and Grand Cru sites. Substantial and complex fruit with a biscuity egde and creamy acidity.

A pleasant pale gold amber colour; subtle, developed aromas of brioche, toasted bread and fresh butter. Fresh, complex and creamy in the mouth with delicate effervescence. This vintage Cuvee will enchant connoisseurs for aperitif, can replace afternoon tea for afficionados or be enjoyed over fish, poultry or soft flowery cheese. Uncork 30min before serving to allow the wine to open up and develop its aromas.

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Les Caxetiers is a Premier Cru vineyard based in Gevrey-Chambertin that produces exceptional Pinot Noir. Another top wine from the great Vallet-Freres!

The top Armagnac from Chateau De Pellehaut made from their finest grapes. The Armagnac is a blend of reserves with a minimum age of 20 years.

Hine has a much publised connection with Beaminster and we stock three of their most recognisable blends. Thomas Hine married the daughter of a gentleman who owned a Cognac House in Jarnac. By 1817 the company was renamed Thomas Hine & Company. VSOP status requires that the the contents must have spent at least four years in cask although in reality many of the brandies will be considerably older.

A sustained amber colour. Powerful nose of well-integrated oak, roasted hazelnut, almond and dried apricot. Rounded, spicy palate of cinnamon and nuts.