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Chardonnay
Home Burgundy; Chablis is
a deservedly famous example
Away California, South Africa,
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Australia, New Zealand and
Argentina
Home The Loire Valley, France.
Classic examples are Pouilly-Fumé
and Sancerre, made only from
Sauvignon Blanc grapes
Away New Zealand’s
French classic
Blends well with Lots of things
(malleable, remember)? It’s
one of the main grapes used in
Champagne, often blended with
Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier
Perfect food match Roast
chicken
Did you know? Chardonnay
loves an oak barrel, picking up
subtle vanilla or toasty characters
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Cabernet
Sauvignon
Home Bordeaux; especially
the Médoc on the left bank of
La Gironde river
new world cousin
France
loire Valley
Away California’s Napa Valley,
Australia and Chile
Marlborough region and
Chile’s Casablanca Valley
new zealand
Marlborough
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Chablis 2011,
France, 12.5%
A dry, lively, fresh white with
tastes of apple and pear, this
Chablis is great value for money.
Brilliant with seafood or fish.
£9.99 75cl (in-store
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Chardonnay
2011, Argentina, 13.5%
This wonderfully rich, ripe
Chardonnay from Mendoza is
crammed with tropical fruits,
a hint of cinnamon and long,
lasting flavours.
£7.49 75cl (in-store bottle price)
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Easy to grow and easy to harvest, Cabernet Sauvignon can be found in
almost every vine-growing, winemaking country in the world. With its
brilliantly distinctive blackcurrant character, it is little wonder the wines are so
popular. Intense, full bodied and packed with rich blackcurrant, cassis and –
when oak aged – cigar-box and vanilla flavours.
French classic
new world cousin
France
Bordeaux
australia
limestone coast
especially in the Bordeaux
region of France
Perfect food match Goat’s
cheese or asparagus
usually happier without oak;
French and New Zealand varieties
are usually unoaked
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Sancerre 2009,
France, 12.5%
A brilliant example of why the
Loire Valley and Sauvignon Blanc
make such a happy couple.
Vibrant citrus aromas together
with that classic mineral note.
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Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 2011, New
Zealand, 13%
From vineyards in Marlborough’s
Omaka valley, this lively, crisp
white is packed with gooseberry
and passion fruit characters.
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Blends well with Merlot; it
softens Cabernet’s edges. Often
Cabernet Franc or even Petit
Verdot in Bordeaux
Perfect food match Roasted
red meats or steak
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Blends well with Semillon,
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Mendoza
but this durable grape can cope
with other climates too
with well-drained, chalky soils
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France
Burgundy
Thrives in Warm, dry climates,
Thrives in Cooler climates
Did you know? This grape is
new world cousin
climates. In cool climates the longer
growing times give a crisper wine
(such as Chablis) while warm
climates create riper, richer wines
(such as Chilean or Australian
Chardonnay)
Sauvignon Blanc is a real star and almost always instantly recognisable due
to its aromatic character. In France, the Loire Valley produces crisp, fresh
Sauvignon Blanc wines with a certain minerality to them. Meanwhile, on the
other side of the world in Marlborough, New Zealand, the Sauvignon Blanc
wines are often packed with gooseberry flavours.
Sauvignon
Blanc
French classic
Thrives in Cool and warm
Think France, think wine – it’s home to many of the world’s best-loved grapes,
including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet. But in recent
years (well, recent in winemaking terms anyway) these grapes have flown the
nest and found successful ‘second homes’ on the other side of the world… so
follow our wine trail that will take you from the Old World to the New
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Winemakers the world over often describe the Chardonnay grape as
‘malleable’, which is a spot-on description. They love working with this
grape as it can take on so many forms depending on where it is grown and
what the winemaker does with it once it is picked. Chardonnay thrives in both
cool and warm climates and is good for sparkling as well as still wines.
Did you know? Cabernet
Sauvignon’s full-bodied structure
means it is really well suited to
ageing in oak barrels, helping to
soften the tannins over time
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Le Barrail Medoc 2010,
France, 13.5%
This lively, award-winning red
has ripe, juicy berry and currant
flavours. A great match for grilled
sirloin steak or burgers.
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Howcroft
Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2009, Australia, 13.5%
Sweet, juicy and bright, this has
lovely fresh blackcurrant fruit,
which is typical of this grape
variety. It’s quite simply delicious.
£8.99 75cl (in-store bottle price)
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Think Syrah (Shiraz in the New World), think big. Flavours, tannins, colour;
subtle is not often used when describing these wines. In the Rhône, its
full-bodied wines are peppery, smoky and rich, while its warm weather
counterparts from the New World are heaving with berry fruits and chocolate.
The New World wines are often blended with Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Syrah
Home The Rhône Valley; look
French classic
out for the famous red wines from
hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, often
enhanced with a dash of Viognier
Merlot
Home Bordeaux; especially
Saint-Émilion and Pomerol
new world cousin
France
rhône Valley
Away Australia and South Africa
Away California, Chile
and Australia
(where it’s known as Shiraz)
and California
Thrives in Cooler climates with
Thrives in Nearly all winemaking
Blends well with Cabernet
Sauvignon, in particular. Also
Cabernet Franc (as often found
in Bordeaux)
Blends well with Cabernet
(Cabernet Shiraz is an Australian
signature blend) and Grenache,
Mourvèdre and Cinsault
(among others) to make
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
sOutH aFrica
stellenbosch
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Crozes-Hermitage 2008,
France, 12.5%
This stylish, medal-winning
wine from near Tain l’hermitage
has layers of violets, black olives,
blackberries and redcurrant fruit.
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Perfect food match
Peppered steak
Did you know? The fantastic
texture of the wine (due to hearty
tannins and alcohol) makes this
a brilliant match for rich, meaty
dishes such as slow-cooked stews
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new world cousin
France
Bordeaux
Home Burgundy, where it’s
French classic
the only grape found in the
Côte d’Or
Away California, New Zealand
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Stellenbosch Shiraz 2010,
South Africa, 14%
From the cooler vineyards around
Stellenbosch, this smooth Shiraz
has distinctive flavours of coffee,
black fruit and spice.
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Did you know? Merlot’s lighter
body makes it a good match for
cod or monkfish wrapped in
pancetta – proving that red
wine can go with fish!
new world cousin
new zealand
central Otago
Perfect food match Roast duck
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Hautes-Côtes de
Nuits 2009, France, 12.5%
From the great Burgundy producer
Antonin Rodet, this award-winning
Pinot Noir has exotic, plummy
flavours with a dash of spice and
lovely berry aromas.
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Pinot Noir 2010, New Zealand,
13.5%
This smooth and supple medal
winner is ful of red cherry flavours
that go well with salmon and tuna.
Try serving it slightly chilled.
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or seared tuna
Did you know? Sancerre
Errazuriz Estate Merlot
2010, Chile, 13.5%
The warm summer days and cool
evenings of the Errazuriz Estate
result in an impressively rich wine
with notes of plum and raspberry
and hints of oak and spice.
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French Semillon, Chenin Blanc and Malbec grapes have also found fame and
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Thrives in Cooler climates
Blends well with Pinot
Meunier and Chardonnay to
create Champagne
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Langlade Montagne St Emilion
2009, France, 14%
Merlot has been blended with
Cabernet Sauvignon to create a
classic claret with ripe, red fruit
flavours and vanilla notes.
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French toast
France
Burgundy
and Chile
cHile
Valle de aconcagua
concagua
Perfect food match Beef stew
or ratatouille
Often described as a nightmare to grow – due to its thin skin and sensitivity
to climate – this grape is worth the pain, as the resulting wines are silky,
seductive and very, very special. The most famous are the earthy, berry-fruit
reds of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, but in recent years the richer, more obviously
powerful New World wines made from Pinot Noir have been turning heads.
Pinot
Noir
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clay and limestone soils
regions and climates
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This grape is fabulously fleshy in a good way, that is to say there are lots of
fruit and soft tannins in wine made from this grape making it brilliant for
blends, particularly when matched with the harder-edged Cabernet grape.
New World Merlot tends to make wines with ripe, plummy fruit compared with
their French counterparts, which often have a more earthy, herbal character.
semillon
chenin Blanc
Malbec
Grown in Bordeaux and
Australia’s hunter Valley
Grown in Loire Valley and
South Africa
Tastes of honey and vanilla
(sweet styles); lemon and
stone fruit (dry styles)
Tastes of Apple, melon and lime
or vanilla and honey, depending
on the time of harvest
Grown in Cahors in
southwest France and
Mendoza, Argentina
Blends well with Sauvignon
Blanc to create dry white
Bordeaux or Sauternes
Blends well with Colombard and
Chardonnay. On its own it can
produce dry whites, sparkling
and dessert wines
Tastes great with Seafood and
salad (dry styles); desserts and
cheeses (sweet styles)
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Vineyard Semillon 2011,
Australia, 11%
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Tastes great with Salads, white
meat and mild curries
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Tastes of Plums, berries
and spice
Blends well with Cabernet
Sauvignon or Merlot to
produce Bordeaux-style reds
Tastes great with Steak and
spaghetti Bolognese
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Malbec 2010,
Argentina, 13.5%
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Fruity and refined, this awardwinning vintage sparkler is a
delicious blend of the Cava grapes
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It’s light, refreshing and fantastic
as an aperitif or with fish – the
perfect celebration fizz. Marques
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This full-bodied Mediterranean
Syrah and Mourvèdre blend comes
from a good vintage and excellent
producer near Perpignan. It’s simply
bursting with ripe, dark fruit and
an enticing touch of herbs and spices,
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This classic Californian Chardonnay
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pear and vanilla aromas and a
lingering taste of ripe citrus fruit,
it’s a great match for chicken.
Hawkstone russian river Valley
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With scents of red berries and
liquorice, plus hints of cherries and
strawberries, this award-winning
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Marlborough is famous for its
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aromas of gooseberry and tomato
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lime flavours that would work well
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A superbly aged Shiraz made
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classic aromas of cherry, mint and
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Their concentrated flavours are then added
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black cherries, liquorice, mocha and spice
characteristic of the Nero d’Avola grape.
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Chardonnay is a fantastically versatile grape.
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toasty vanilla flavours.
From the warm coastal climes of Gisborne,
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this superb, unoaked wine is elegant and
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Lagunilla have been making Rioja since the
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Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes has intense
aromas of dark berries and velvety, rounded
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A powerful, wonderfully mature 10-year-old
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lesser-known Tannat grape, which is picked
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Rich cherry aromas lead on to complex, ripe
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The grapes or La Châsse
wines are grown in the
stunning Rhône Valley
and Languedoc regions
this La Châsse mixed case boasts a bottle each of côtes du rhône réserve 2010 and châteauneuf du pape Grande réserve
2009 plus two bottles each of blason d’Or costières de Nîmes 2010 and Shiraz-Grenache Vin de pays de Vaucluse 2010
This powerful Côtes du Rhone is a
blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
and Cinsault. Around a third of the
Syrah is oak-aged for six to nine
months, giving a fulsome red wine with
scents of red berry, spice and vanilla
and an intense black fruit flavour. One
for your Sunday roast. côtes du rhône
réserve 2010, France, 13.5%
Exclusive to this case, this 2009 vintage
is something special. The grapes – a
blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
and Cinsault – come from the oldest
vines in the finest vineyards, and create
a complex, elegant wine with black fruit
aromas and notes of ripe strawberries.
Brilliant with red meat. châteauneuf
du pape Grande réserve 2009,
France, 14%
A touch of
La Châsse
Another mouthwatering blend,
the Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and
Carignan grapes in this deep red wine
deliver intense red berry scents and a
rounded taste with a long, peppery
aftertaste. blason d’Or costières de
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They’ve been making wine in southern France since Roman
times. Véronique Torcolacci, head winemaker for La Châsse,
tells us why this region is still producing top-class wines today
Ithink it is important
to never make the sli htest
compromise on quality
to a chest used to store the treasures of the
14th-century avignon popes who lived near the
river rhône). “From the start, my goal has been
to maintain the quality and consistency of the
range. I think people now recognise La Châsse as
having an elegant style at an affordable price.”
So what is it that makes La Châsse wines so
distinctive? the classic grape varieties used are
grown in France’s rhône Valley and Languedoc
regions, where the landscapes, climates and soils
allow Véronique to produce a wide range of wines
of great complexity and character. “We have
a long, hot growing season, tempered by the
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Enjoy a change of pace with this
wonderfully bright, cherry red
Shiraz-Grenache. It’s a medium-bodied
wine with a silky texture and a smooth
finish that lends itself to poultry,
vegetables and mixed cheese platters.
Shiraz-Grenache Vin de pays de
Vaucluse 2010, France, 13.5%
strong mistral [wind] in the southern rhône that
is suited to growing noble red varietals, vibrantly
fruity rosés and fresh, dry whites,” she explains.
Quality counts
Véronique is a very hands-on oenologist, leading
a team of winemakers and growers equally
devoted to the job. She spends much of the
year in the vineyards, overseeing every step from
the grape-growing process to bottling – during
harvest, she can cover up to 2,000km a week!
the wellbeing of the vineyards is also
important to her, and her approach combines
a drive for improvement in quality with a deep
respect for the environment and sustainability.
“Passion and commitment are my two driving
forces,” she says. “I think it is important to never
make the slightest compromise on quality. From
our most prestigious vintages to the ranges that
sell millions of bottles around the world, the
importance attached to the quality is the same.”
Medal-winning wines
She believes this emphasis on quality has been
key to the success of La Châsse, which has won
more than 100 medals and several 4 and 5-star
ratings. and it’s their old World style that makes
these wines perfect for sophisticated entertaining.
as Véronique says: “the relationship between
wine and food is closer in France than anywhere
and I like La Châsse to reflect that. after all, they
are quintessentially French wines and represent
everything good about the land and culture.”
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La Châsse winemakers are passionate about enjoying wine with food. that’s why they’re offering two lucky people the chance to experience a
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To enter the competition visit lachassewines.com
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• Return flights, transfers and two nights accommodation for two guests in a twobedroom apartment with its own terrace or garden
For La Châsse’s head winemaker Véronique
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ood are two sides o the same coin
• Welcome drinks on Friday, then a six-course wine discovery dinner hosted by a
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éronique torcolacci fell in love with the
world of wine over Sunday lunches with
her family. “My parents always had a
good bottle or two to open, and the colours and
the aromas really captured my imagination,” she
says. “I wasn’t keen on becoming a schoolteacher
as they wanted, so I chose winemaking [oenology],
getting my degree from toulouse University.”
Perhaps it was those childhood meals, but food
and wine are still closely linked for Véronique,
who’s been making food-friendly La Châsse
wines since the creation of the label’s first Côtes
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This superb, award-winning blanc
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Jeeper Grande réserve NV,
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Crisp, top-quality Champagne
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and citrus flavours and a biscuity
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léo Deviroy champagne brut
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Northeast Italy has a long tradition
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Codorníu has been making wine
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It’s a stunning wine with great
complexity, delicious fruity notes and
a delightful crispness. Wonderful for
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1551 Vintage cava brut 2009,
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The winemakers of Montalto on the
beautiful island of Sicily have made
this classy Italian sparkler from
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pear flavours and melon aromas in
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This mouthwatering fizz combines
ripe pear, apple, tangy lemon and
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Deliciously light, fresh and floral with tastes of
grapefruit and limes, this gold-medal winner is
harvested from 120-year-old vines. baluarte
Verdejo rueda 2010, Spain, 12.5%
Grapes from five vineyards across the Cape
region contribute to the fig and passion fruit
flavours of this award-winning Sauvignon.
Kleine Zalze Family reserve Sauvignon
blanc 2010, South Africa, 13.5%
This elegant Amarone by Gaetane Carron
has been made in the traditional Italian way,
using partially dried grapes. The process
concentrates the sugars and flavours of
the grapes to create a dry and luxuriously
complex wine with intense tastes of damson
fruit seasoned with spicy French oak. Would
go wonderfully with a rich lasagne. Zironda
Amarone della Valpolicella 2008,
Valpolicella, Italy, 15%
A stunning medal winner that blends tropical
fruits and green peppers with herbal notes for
delicious complexity. Invivo Sauvignon blanc
2010, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13%
Made exclusively from the Sangiovese grape,
Brunello di Montalcino is Tuscany’s premier
red. With four years maturing in fine oak
barrels, this garnet-red wine is a delicious
balance of cherries and plums with just a
pinch of spice. Try with a hearty Italian-style
sausage and tomato rigatoni pasta bake.
brunello di Montalcino casa di baldassi
2004, tuscany, Italy, 13.5%
Crisp and fresh yet deliciously rich and ripe, this
magnificent Chablis has the apple flavours and
flinty notes characteristic of the region. chablis
premier cru Vaillons 2008, France, 12.5%
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Produced in the beautiful Piedmont region
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dried fruit with a touch of oak. Antario barolo
2007, piedmont, Italy, 13.5%
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With its elegant style and crisp herbaceous
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100 IGP wine competition. Mmm Sauvignon
Grande cuvée 2010, France, 12%
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This refreshing white is made from the
Albariño grape, believed to be descended from
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’m deli hted to have tracked down these three classic Old World reds – perfect
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Classic Claret
Remarkable Rioja
Madiran Magic
This excellent Saint-Émilion Grand Cru has been
made by the same family for eight generations.
From the 2006 vintage, this magnificent claret,
a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet
Sauvignon, has elegant, smoky aromas of
cassis, liquorice and cigar boxes leading on to
the classic smooth, mellow red-fruit flavours
of mature Bordeaux. Delicious with beef.
Château Trimoulet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2006, France, 13%
Award-winning winery HA Barceló have the ideal
conditions for growing Tempranillo in their
high-altitude vineyards in Rioja. This luxuriously
silky-smooth red matches enticing aromas of
cherries and spice with rich, opulent flavours of
blackberries and a hint of chocolate. A year’s
barrel ageing, followed by several years in bottle,
creates the subtle notes of cedar and vanilla of a
classic Rioja Reserva. Fabulous with cheese.
Glorioso Rioja Reserva 2006, Spain, 13%
The main grape variety used in the red wines of
Madiran, a region lying in the shadows of the
Pyrenees in southwest France, is a lesser-known
grape variety called Tannat. Madiran benefits
greatly from ageing, as the rich, powerful
flavours of black fruit and spice in this perfectly
mature 15-year-old wine, from the excellent
1996 vintage, deliciously demonstrate.
Château Laroche Viella Madiran 1996,
France, 12.5%
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