France

We have long admired the wines of Chabonniere, a rich and succulent style! A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre with rich, dense fruit, spice and weight.

This cuvée offers a very beautiful color of a dark red with purple reflections. The bouquet is generous, with aromas of red fruits, blackberries and blackcurrant is extended by spicy notes. The mouth is rich, fleshy, the tannins present but without any roughness are coated with a velvety substance which gives it a persistent and balanced finish.

A blend of 80% Merlot,15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 12 - 14 months in oak. Chateau Saint-Pey is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru covering just 20 hectares of vines with an average age of 40 years.

Chateau Roudier is a 30ha property situated in the hills of Montagne. 35 year old vines of 65% Merlot with 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in one third new oak.

Produced by the same team and from the same vineyards as Château Palmer, Alter Ego is literally the 'other side' of Palmer, another expression of Palmer. Alter Ego has the distinction and character of Palmer but is made to be drunk much earlier. Merlot is generally the dominant grape variety, making it supple and ready to open within 3 years of the harvest. A great wine with intense fruit, fresh and juicy.

An unusual blend of Duras, Syrah, Braucol, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Gaillac in Southern France. Dark and savoury, intense and concentrated black fruit with a lovely, velvety texture. A wine that balances both power and density with style. Was £17
Now £14.39

From the excellent winemaking duo of Florent and Damian Burle, Les Fouilles is a rich, dark and spicy blend of Grenache and Syrah. Drinking beautifully now, but has years of ageing potential.

52% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 24% Carignan. Ageing 15 months. Aromatic, a lot of red fruits combined with aromas of plants and herbs of the south of France. Elegant and well balanced.

Scents of ripe red fruits, redcurrants and blackcurrants accompanied by certain spicy notes. Elegant, well structured with roundness and fullness on the palate. The fruit aromas are followed by melted tannins with good persistence.

Deep red colour, with cherry compote infused with star anise on the nose. The concentrated palate is serious and densely fruity, and well structured tannins suggest good ageing potential.