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Languedoc-Roussillon
Opening Offer
A wonderful vintage that combines power, ripe fruit flavours
and exquisite charm
2006 is a great Rhône vintage. It’s the most consistent of the last three very successful years producing sleek, sensual
syrahs in the northern Rhône; sumptuous Châteauneufs and Gigondas in the south; exquisite whites and excellent
wines in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Grapes ripened more evenly and produced softer rounder tannins in 2006 than in any vintage since 2000. The vintage
was a success across all appellations and the individual characteristics and nuances are clearly and deliciously defined.
For this offer, therefore, I’ve included wines from all areas and more than 70 producers, a selection which
encompasses a great variety of styles.
It was immediately obvious, even a year ago when tasting the 2005s that the 2006s were going to be something
special. Indeed, both vintages share certain conditions: a hot June and July, a cooler August and then a return to hot,
fine weather in September. The difference was in rainfall. 2005 was marked by severe drought, 2006 less so as rains
fell on or around 14th July, 15th August and in early September – just when the vines needed water. As in 2005,
the harvest was picked in ideal conditions and the quality of the fruit was outstanding.
Northern Rhône
The deeply coloured, sleek, sensual syrahs of the northern Rhône are going to give a huge amount of pleasure and
will be ready sooner than the weightier 2005s. All appellations were successful. Michel Chapoutier claims to have
made his best ever vintage in Hermitage in 2006. For earlier drinking, Saint-Josephs are on a similar level to 2005.
Wines from Crozes-Hermitage, on the other hand, are more attractive in the round tannin frame of 2006.
Southern Rhône
Great wine from everywhere and because conditions were less marked by drought, successes are evenly spread.
This is the vintage to seek out those less heralded appellations like Vinsobres and Valréas, which are excellent in 2006.
Châteauneufs are sumptuous; combining the power and strength of 2005 or 2001 with the roundness of 2000 –
a winning combination. Gigondas is very special in 2006 and fully deserves its own mixed case. Not surprisingly,
Vacqueyras, Beaumes de Venise and Séguret, all next door to Gigondas, are good too.
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The Whites
Those cool August nights were of course entirely beneficial for white grapes and the white Rhônes are again of a very
high order and broadly similar in style to 2005.
From further south
The Languedoc-Roussillon continues to produce outstanding wines and the 2006 vintage followed closely those
conditions found in the southern Rhône. The offer includes wines from many top estates including the outstanding
Domaine Gauby and Lafite Rothschild’s Château d’Aussières.
Marcel Orford-Williams, Rhône and South of France buyer
Other wines, too limited in quantity for this main offer, are available on www.thewinesociety.com.
This offer will close at 5pm, Friday 1st February, 2008. For information regarding this offer after this date please
contact The Society on 01438 740222.
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2006 NORTHERN RHÔNE REDS IN-BOND
RH19671 La Rosine Syrah, Domaine Ogier
This top Côte-Rôtie producer makes a delicious syrah from an unclassified
vineyard between Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. A deliciously fruity red for early
drinking but with a touch of class nonetheless. Raised for about a year in
two-year-old barrels, this is delicately fruity and charming. 2009–2012.
£45
RH19681 Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Particulière, Domaine des Remizières
Delicious, juicy ripe syrah from this well-established family-run estate. This
cuvée is made from 35-year-old vines and raised in a mix of cask and barrel.
Outstanding value for money. 2009–2014.
£45
RH19081 Crozes-Hermitage, Les Meyssoniers, Chapoutier
A very direct syrah, fruity and deliberately uncomplicated. Michel Chapoutier
likes this to express fruit to the full so he avoids any use of oak during the
élévage. 2009–2014.
£45
RH19691 Saint-Joseph, Domaine Sainte Epine
Founded on some very old syrah vines, some over 100 years old, this estate
occupies a prime site on steep slopes above Tournon. The style is full and sinewy,
distinctly un-modern and warranting a little bottle age. 2010–2016.
£50
RH19711 Saint-Joseph, Le Grand Pompée, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Deliciously round and appetising syrah for relatively early drinking. 2009–2014.
£50
RH19701 Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Gaby, Domaine du Colombier
The Viale family at Domaine du Colombier are fruit farmers so for them the
quality of the raw material is always essential. This is their top cuvée of Crozes
and it is typically ripe, thick and nicely structured. 2010–2016.
£59
RH19761 Crozes-Hermitage, Alberic Bouvet, Domaine Gilles Robin
A more modern style of Crozes from Gilles Robin, a superbly talented grower
with vines between Thalabert and Chapoutier’s Meyssoniers. Stylish with plenty
of fruit and depth of flavour. The use of oak is exemplary. 2009–2017.
£59
RH19781 Crozes-Hermitage, Les Palignons, Les Vins de Vienne
We’ve been following this small négoce house since its creation and 2006 is their
best vintage to date. Brilliantly judged with just the right level of oak ageing to
add complexity without detracting from its wonderful flavours of ripe fruit.
2009–2016.
£59
RH19721 Saint-Joseph, Clos de Cuminaille, Domaine Gaillard
Pierre Gaillard aims to give pleasure. His wines are always deeply sensual and
velvety. His Saint-Joseph from vines close to Côte-Rôtie is no exception. The
wines are raised in oak, 40% of which are new barrels. Outstanding. 2010–2016.
£63
RH19731 Saint-Joseph, Offerus, Jean-Louis Chave
The Chave magic touch extends to this delicious Saint-Joseph. There are
essentially three components to Jean-Louis Chave’s selection: one from Saint
Jean de Muzols which was soft and deeply attractive; one from Mauves, cherry
sweet and exquisite; and, from Tournon, depth and greater density. The blend
will clearly be excellent. 2010–2016.
£63
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RH19751 Saint-Joseph, Le Clos, Domaine Florentin
From a magical amphitheatre of old syrah vines which, thanks to a cleft in the
rock face, is bathed in afternoon sunlight. This is a wonderfully rich and fullflavoured syrah. 2010–2017.
£65
RH19771 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe, Domaine des Remizières
Classy, full-flavoured Crozes, made from 85-year-old vines from behind
Hermitage and raised in 75% new oak barrels. 2011–2018.
£72
RH19791 Saint-Joseph, Domaine du Tunnel
Stephanne Robert makes a deliciously round and expressive Saint-Joseph from
young vines. There is just a touch of oak that, like a pinch of salt to a dish, gives
lift and definition. 2009–2013.
£72
RH19801 Saint-Joseph, Les Oliviers, Domaine Gonon
This estate has leapt forward and is today in Saint-Joseph’s top five. Only two
wines are made, a red and a white. The red is remarkable for its great purity of
fruit and balance. 2010–2016.
£72
RH19811 Saint-Joseph, l’Olivaie, Domaine Coursodon
Jérôme Coursodon is another sure talent in this part of the Rhône, having
taken over from his father in 1999. Like the Gonon above, this is flagship
Saint-Joseph. The 2006 is voluptuous with the fragrance of dark sweet cherry.
2010–2015.
£72
RH19821 Saint-Joseph, Domaine Bernard Gripa
Talented Fabrice Gripa is another member of the Mauves set along with Gonon,
Chave and Coursodon. The style is decidedly more modern with the accent on
soft dark fruit flavours and an attractively round palate. The 2006 is black, ripe
and thickly textured. 2009–2014.
£75
RH19831 Saint-Joseph, Domaine Bernard Faurie
Bernard Faurie has a few vines on steep slopes in Saint-Joseph, almost directly
opposite his vines in Hermitage. This is a lovely, ripe-tasting syrah with a touch
of blackcurrant and wonderful length. 2009–2015.
£75
RH19841 Saint-Joseph Les Royes, Domaine Courbis
Most of Saint-Joseph lies on granite but this vineyard called Les Royes is on
limestone in a sheltered site in the hills. Very soft with immediate appeal and
well judged use of oak. 2009–2015.
£78
RH19741 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Wonderfully rich, thick and plummy with plenty of length. Production of
Thalabert has been halved in order to raise the standard. 2010–2020.
Magnums available.
£85
RH19061 Cornas, Les Arènes, Chapoutier
A more modern interpretation of Cornas from Michel Chapoutier, which is
surprisingly soft and silky with plenty of length. 2010–2017.
£85
RH19871 Cornas Champelrose, Domaine Courbis
The 2005 vintage of this wine was rightly given an award by Decanter magazine.
The 2006, just as rich, has maybe even greater finesse and delicacy. 2010–2017.
£85
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RH19851 Cornas, Grandes Terraces, Jaboulet Aîné
Maison Jaboulet has always enjoyed an enviable reputation as a Cornas producer
and this was reinforced with the acquisition of Domaine Saint Pierre. This 2006
is made in part from Saint Pierre grapes which accounts for its richness and full
flavour. Great value. 2011–2019.
£88
RH19861 Cornas, Domaine Durand
Brothers Eric and Joël Durand make very sound wines in both Cornas and Saint
Joseph. They own several plots including one on granite that had been abandoned
during the first world war. The thickly textured 2006 tastes of sweet, ripe berry
fruit. A good buy for the medium term. 2010–2016.
£88
RH19881 Cornas, Domaine Alain Verset
Alain Verset works four acres of land and also needs to work in a factory to feed
his five children. His Cornas is somewhat old fashioned and full of rustic charm.
The 2006 is less tannic and rounder than the 2005. 2010–2017.
£88
RH19901 Cornas, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
This is a first vintage for Pierre Gaillard’s new venture in Cornas. His vines are
all to the south of the appellation and used to be farmed by Marcel Juge, one
of Cornas’s earlier sages. Silky, rich and savoury. 2010–2018.
£88
RH19961 Côte-Rôtie La Viallière, Domaine Champet
Getting to Champet’s cellars is no easy matter as his perilously steep driveway
seems to hairpin into a void. The wines are worth the terror: very soft and
natural, totally without artifice, silky and concentrated. Good value too.
2009–2019.
£90
RH19891 Cornas Patou, Domaine Dumien Serrette
Gilbert Serrette’s mother used to run the épicerie in Cornas, so the family is
well known. He farms some four acres, mostly to the warmer south of the
appellation, and makes a delicious forward style that nonetheless ages very well.
The 2006, tasting of sweet blackcurrants, is particularly successful. 2010–2020.
£93
RH19911 Cornas, Domaine Balthazar
Franck Balthazar’s production is limited to just a few casks of deeply scented,
dark and solidly built Cornas of excellent value and quality. 2011–2020.
£93
RH19941 Cornas, Les Barcillands, Vins de Vienne
This new small négoce house continues to impress with its fine hand-crafted
wines. Their Cornas, a blend of barrels bought from two top growers, has great
definition and lovely ripe fruit flavours. 2010–2018.
£98
RH19951 Cornas, Granit 60, Domaine Vincent Paris
Very black and juicy syrah from this up-and-coming new talent and nephew
of the great Robert Michel. Granit 60 is the cuvée of old vines from the best
part of the slope. 2011–2020.
£98
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RH19971 Sotanum, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, Vins de Vienne
A magical story of a great vineyard abandoned after phylloxera and over looked
by all except by Pierre Gaillard, François Villard and Yves Cuilleron, who
identified the soils as the same as those found a mile or so down the river in
Côte-Rôtie. The oldest vines are now over ten years old and yielding syrah grapes
of very high quality. The 2006, more than half raised in new oak, has great
purity of fruit and lovely minerality. 2011–2018.
£98
RH19921 Cornas, Domaine du Tunnel
Stéphanne Robert is one of several young growers who are changing the
fortunes of Cornas. His 2006s are finely judged, expressive and raised with
little new oak. Lovely in the medium term. 2010–2018.
£105
RH19981 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Burgaud
Big Bernard has made a brilliant 2006 that is rich, full flavoured and sensual.
It will come round a little sooner than the more tannic 2005. 2010–2020.
£105
RH19991 Côte-Rôtie, Les Triotes, Domaine Garon
A well-knit family with younger sons joining the business and making an
immediate and positive impact on the quality of the vines. The 2006 has depth
and Burgundian finesse. Details for their outstanding single vineyard wine,
Les Rochains, can be found in the restricted list online. 2010–2018.
£105
RH20001 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Niéro
Robert Niéro, better known for his Condrieu, used to sell his
syrah to Guigal, but for ten years has released his small
production of Côte-Rôtie under his name. It is a delicious,
gentle, softly centred Côte-Rôtie that can be enjoyed early.
2009–2015.
£105
RH20011 Côte-Rôtie, Côte Brune, Domaine Gilles Barge
Gilles Barge is on song these days and is making some of the loveliest wines in
Côte-Rôtie. The 2006 is no exception and dark, brooding and deeply sensual.
Outstanding. 2012–2022.
£113
RH20021 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Gaillard
Pierre Gaillard makes a deliciously fragrant, soft and sensual wine that includes
a proportion of viognier in the blend. 2010–2017.
£113
RH20031 Côte-Rôtie Cordeloux, Domaine Bénetière
This micro-estate produces beautifully polished, attractive syrah in a style that
is soft and appealing and clearly influenced by Pierre’s major holdings in the
lighter southern end of the appellation. 2010–2018.
£113
RH20041 Hermitage, Marquise de la Tourette, Delas
Finely wrought syrah from the Hermitage slope. With a high percentage of
Bessard fruit in the final blend, this will have concentration and staying power.
2012–2020.
£113
RH19931 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Roure, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
The Roure vines are higher up than Thalabert and the wines are livelier and
fresher tasting with more minerality and hints of raspberry. Lovely delicacy
in this finely etched 2006. 2011–2018.
£115
RH20061 Cornas Les Eygats, Domaine Courbis
Dark, full-flavoured Cornas from vines that ripen particularly late. Lots of fresh
bramble-like fruit here. A Cornas to go with game. 2012–2020.
£120
RH20051 Cornas, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Voge
Alain Voge’s old-vine cuvée is reserved, tightly wrought and exquisitely fine with
nothing out of kilter. A Cornas that will be delicious after four or five years but
repay keeping for much longer. 2011–2022.
£125
RH19071 Côte-Rôtie, les Bécasses, Chapoutier
Chapoutier’s 2006s are of a very high order. The Côte-Rôtie is fragrant, stylish
with great length of flavour. 2011–2019.
£129
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RH20071 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Ogier
Stéphanne Ogier is a young, ambitious and well-travelled wine grower with two
vintages at Stellenbosch under his belt and enough ideas to fill two lifetimes.
He makes a modern style of Côte-Rôtie where the accent is on elegance and
refinement. The 2006 is wonderfully scented and seductive. 2011–2018.
£129
RH20081 Côte-Rôtie, Les Jumelles, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Maison Jaboulet now owns vines on Côte-Rôtie, all in the warmer southern
part of the appellation which for many is the best part of the “roasted slope”.
The 2006, voluptuous and packed with sweet tasting ripe fruit, is delicious.
2010–2021.
£140
RH20091 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine René Rostaing
There is less tannin and raw power than in 2005, but what elegance. This is a
Côte-Rôtie to charm and delight. 2011–2017.
£140
RH19091 Hermitage, Monier de Sizeranne, Chapoutier
Michel Chapoutier reckons that 2006 is his best Hermitage vintage in years and
starts promisingly with this wonderfully expressive and complex cuvée. Their
outstanding single-vineyard cuvées can be found online. 2012–2022.
Magnums available.
£140
RH20101 Hermitage, Les Chirats de Saint Christophe, Vins de Vienne
Big, fat Bessard-Méal blend from the enterprising Gaillard, Cuilleron and Villard
trio. This has a lovely sweet core of ripe fruit and much finesse. Last year members
bought a third of the production, which was a good move! The 2006 has the
accent on finesse rather than tannic weight. 2011–2019.
£148
RH20111 Hermitage, Domaine Bernard Faurie
Bernard Faurie still hasn’t moved from his garage, which is just as well as this is
where he is making the best wines of his life. The 2006 is balanced to perfection.
2013–2025.
£155
RH20121 Hermitage, Cuvée Emilie, Domaine des Remizières
Philippe Desmeure and his daughter Emilie have made a concentrated, rich and
full-flavoured Hermitage in 2006, full of sweet tasting, ripe fruit and in a style
that will be influenced by the use of new oak in the élévage. This will need time.
2013–2024.
£175
RH20131 Cornas, Domaine Saint Pierre, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Jaboulet is alone among the big houses to make a top cuvée in Cornas and it
is always one of the best wines in the appellation. The 2006 is rich, grand and
exquisitely fine. 2013–2024.
£175
RH19291 Hermitage, Réserve Personelle, Domaine Marc Sorrel
We asked Mark to give his Hermitage a little more depth and weight and he has
done so by adding a third of Gréal and made it exclusively for The Society. This is
full and satisfying. 2012–2025.
£193
RH19201 Cornas, Reynard, Domaine Allemand
Fabulous old-vine Cornas: thick, sinewy, black-olive flavour with great depth
and potential. 2012–2024.
£193
RH20141 Hermitage La Chapelle, Jaboulet Aîné
Chapelle 2006 is a distinguished Hermitage. There is less of it being made as the
new owners have insisted on stringent selection during the blending and this is
reflected in the price. 2014–2030. Magnums available.
£475
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RH19401 Laudun, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Château Courac
This estate is producing excellent reds from the syrah grape. Here, there is
60% syrah with 30% grenache and a little mourvèdre. Deeply coloured with fine
peppery tannins and an abundance of ripe blackberry-like fruit. 2009–2015.
£42
RH19411 Cairanne, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine de l’Ameillaud
Balanced, sweet-flavoured southern Rhône that will give huge pleasure over the
next few years. 2009–2014.
£45
RH20151 Valréas, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Domaine du Val des Rois
This is a welcome return to The Society’s fold. Romain Bouchard, now 84, retired
a while ago and his son Emmanuel is now in charge. After a few years of settling
in, this estate is back on form and once again making delicious wines that betray
the Bouchard’s Burgundian roots. Made from grenache and syrah, this is packed
with herby, blackcurrant fruit. 2009–2016.
£55
RH20161 Massif d’Uchaux, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine Saint Esteve
The Massif d’Uchaux is a new appellation to the north of Châteauneuf. There
is a cool microclimate here which is entirely beneficial to grape production.
Made from roughly 50:50 grenache and syrah, this is deliciously fruity and
refreshing. 2009–2013.
£55
RH20251 Vinsobres, les Cornuds, Perrin
Romain Bouchard’s brother also has vines in neighbouring Vinsobres. These
were bought by the Perrins along with vines from the Gramenon family so that
today Perrin is a major producer here. This 2006 is half grenache and half syrah
with half of the syrah raised in barrel. Sweetly flavoured and juicy. 2009–2015.
£55
RH19461 Beaumes de Venise, ‘Le Paradou’, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Wonderfully rich and full bodied with layer upon layer of sweet, ripe fig-like
fruit. Good value too. 2009–2014.
£59
RH19421 Séguret, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Cuvée Tradition, Domaine de Mourchon
As a setting, little can beat the view from this hilltop estate. The wines are getting
better with each vintage; the 2006 is abundantly fruity and with good
concentration. 2009–2013.
£60
RH19431 Vinsobres Cuvée Référence, Domaine Jaume
Vinsobres has been promoted to a cru, largely in recognition of the quality of
the syrah, and, it must be said, the improvements made in this now excellent
property. Dark, rich and spicy and with just a touch of oak on the finish.
2010–2017. Magnums available.
£60
RH19311 Beaumes de Venise, Patrick Lesec
Beaumes de Venise has also become a cru though here it is grenache which excels.
The blend also includes syrah and a little of the white clairette which adds finesse.
Ripe tasting, seductive and long. 2009–2014.
£65
RH19451 Rasteau, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine de la Soumade
Dependable, dark and richly fruity southern Rhône. This is made from younger
vines and should be drunk relatively young. The 2006 has wonderful sweetness.
2009–2013.
£69
RH19441 Cairanne Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Le Ventabren, Domaine des Escaravailles
Gilles Ferran is earning a reputation for his deliciously full and smooth reds.
The 2006 is ripe, juicy and soft and does not show its 15% alcohol. 2009–2013.
£69
RH20171 Rasteau, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, l’Andéol, Perrin
Pierre Perrin made some lovely wines in 2006. The Rasteau is made from 80%
grenache and 20% syrah and is typically rich and full flavoured. 2009–2014.
£69
RH19331 Rasteau Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, La Ponce, Domaine des Escaravailles
Fabulously rich and concentrated Rasteau made from 90% super ripe grenache
and 10% syrah. An impressive winter warmer. 2010–2017.
£69
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RH19471 Vacqueyras, Saint Roch, Clos des Cazaux
Clos des Cazaux is one of the top estates in Vacqueyras where hard work among
the vines and late picking has produced astonishing results. This is full, sweet
tasting and long. 2010–2017. Magnums available.
£35
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RH19341 Lirac, Chapelle de Maillac, Domaine Roger Sabon
For those who like their wines without any edges, Jean-Jacques Sabon and his
family make supple, smooth wines that have benefited from ageing in large oak
foudres. The Lirac is soft and sweetly flavoured. Junior Châteauneuf in style.
2009–2014.
£35
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RH19491 Vacqueyras, Les Templiers, Clos des Cazaux
Brilliant, focussed syrah from the southern Rhône. There is plenty of dark
blackberry fruit and maybe a touch of olive too. 2010–2016.
£38
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RH19521 Saint-Gervais, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine Sainte Anne
Sainte Anne is one of the best known estates in the southern Rhône and has
enjoyed a reputation for its viognier, mourvèdre and syrah. In this cuvée pride
of place goes to mourvèdre, a variety that can produce wines of character and
complexity. It needs heat and enough water to do well and, in 2006, it had both.
2011–2017.
£43
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RH19551 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes, Patrick Lesec
Deliciously ripe and fruity grenache-syrah blend with an attractively spicy twist
and long finish. Older vines mean extra weight and concentration of flavour.
2009–2016.
£43
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RH19481 Vacqueyras, Les Christins, Perrin
Top marks for Vacqueyras goes to Perrin’s wonderfully hedonistic 2006 made
from 50-year-old vines. Rich, fat, chocolaty and satisfyingly long. 2010–2018.
£43
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RH19511 Gigondas, La Tour Sarazzine, Clos des Cazaux
2006 is a fabulous vintage for Gigondas and it starts here with this brilliant effort
from the Clos des Cazaux. This is deliciously full, spicy and, despite its undoubted
strength, perfectly balanced. 2010–2018. Magnums available.
£44
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RH19501 Séguret, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Grande Reserve, Domaine de Mourchon
Very powerful red made from grenache, syrah and mourvèdre with enough
weight to dominate the oak. 2010–2017.
£50
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RH20181 Gigondas, Pierre Aiguille, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Generous, well-endowed and warm-hearted Gigondas made from 90% grenache.
2009–2016.
£50
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RH19351 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Terre d’Argile, Domaine de la Janasse
Janasse wines are in a league of their own. They are all deeply coloured and
immensely full bodied. This is Châteauneuf-like with an abundance of rich,
mouth-filling fruit. 2009–2016.
£50
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RH19321 Vacqueyras, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Jaboulet has pulled out all the stops in their purchases in the south. This is a rich,
almost chocolaty grenache, sweet tasting and voluptuous. 2010–2018.
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RH19531 Rasteau, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Cuvée Prestige, Domaine de la Soumade
Intense, very powerful yet for all its weight and richness, perfectly balanced.
2010–2018.
£55
RH19361 Massif d’Uchaux, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine Cros de la Mure
Eric Michel is the genial character who is today making some of the best wines
in the southern Rhône. We list his straight Côtes-du-Rhône; his Villages is
different and on a much grander scale with perilously low yields ensuring
a splendid full body and heady concentration. 2010–2017.
£55
RH19561 Gigondas, Château de Saint-Cosme
Louis Barruol combines elegance and power to perfection. He made wonderful
Gigondas in 2006. His first cuvée is very sensuous and sweetly flavoured.
2010–2019.
£55
RH19131 Gigondas, Domaine Les Pallières
Made by Daniel and Frédérique Brunier of Vieux Télégraphe. This is their best
Gigondas since taking over this famous property a few years ago. Deceptively
smooth with a quiet hint of ripe strawberry. 2011–2018.
£55
RH19571 Gigondas, Domaine du Cayron
Michel Faraud’s splendid Gigondas will be bottled straight from cask after two
years resting in large oak foudres. This is old-style winemaking which produces
Gigondas of immense character and generosity. 2011–2020.
£55
RH20261 Gigondas la Gille, Perrin
Unlike the more massive Vacqueyras, Perrin’s Gigondas, from a 10-acre plot in
the heart of Dentelles, is all elegance and good manners. 2010–2017.
£62
RH19541 Gigondas, Cros de la Mûre
Very dense, sweet tasting grenache from very low-yielding mountain vines.
This is hugely concentrated with bold, ripe tannins and great length of flavour.
2011–2020.
£62
RH19191 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont-Redon
This is a lovely Mont-Redon, powerful yet elegant and unforced, sweet and
spicy with gentle hints of black cherry and dark chocolate. Outstanding value
too. 2011–2019.
£63
RH19581 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Font de Michelle
Jean and Michel Gonnet are producing wonderfully
refined and fragrant Châteauneuf in their own special style.
The 2006 is all finesse with elegant tannins and a wealth
of ripe fruit. This Châteauneuf could be enjoyed quite early.
2009–2020.
£68
RH19621 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Le Bosquet des Papes
Nicolas Boiron, Châteauneuf’s friendly giant, is clearly striving to produce the
top wines in the appellation. In 2006, he decided to do away with one of his
cuvées in order to give more weight of fruit to this wine. This is fragrant and
very full bodied. Just like him! 2011–2020. Magnums available.
£68
RH19101 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine des Bernardines, Chapoutier
The Chapoutier family are vineyard owners in Châteauneuf and farm biodynamically. The wine is almost all grenache, raised in vat rather than barrel
so that the accent is on the fruit. The 2006 is ripe tasting with refreshing
minerality. 2010–2018.
£74
RH19371 Gigondas, Ventabren, Moulin de la Gardette
In 2006, we preferred Jean-Baptiste Meunier’s top cuvée which he makes out
of very old vines of grenache and cinsault. The tannins are wonderfully fine
and there is a wealth of rich fruit on the palate. 2011–2021.
£78
RH20191 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tradition, Domaine Giraud
This is from a new contact in Châteauneuf that used to sell mostly in bulk.
This is a lovely 2006 Châteauneuf made from half grenache. Full bodied and
ripe tasting, rather like rich fruit cake. 2009–2019.
£80
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RH19651 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Réserve, Domaine Roger Sabon
Jean-Jacques Sabon’s Châteauneuf is for those who like their wines extra smooth.
This reserve wine from old vines is rich and concentrated with dark brambly fruit.
2010–2018.
£80
RH19591 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Roquette
Not dissimilar to the very successful 2004 Roquette and just as likely to be
delicious after a couple of years in bottle. Though Roquette is part of the same
estate as Vieux Télégraphe there is a conscious effort to maintain the different
styles. This is very soft, sweet flavoured and satisfyingly rich. 2010–2018.
£80
RH20201 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau de Ma Mère
The Mayard family, a brother and two sisters, make wine when not engaged
in running marathons in New York or Paris. Part of their production is sold as
The Society’s Exhibition Châteauneuf. This though is what they select for
themselves. It is a blend of 64% grenache and 18% each of syrah and mourvèdre
and has depth and a wealth of fig-like fruit. 2009–2018.
£80
RH20211 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Sinards, Perrin
A third of this comes from Beaucastel, including all the mourvèdre. There is also
a sizeable part from near Clos des Papes. A lot of finesse here with some delicious
roasted fruit. 2011–2018.
£80
RH20221 Gigondas, Valbelle, Château Saint Cosme
The strength of the vintage is such that it seemed foolish not to buy one of Louis
Barruol’s top wines. Not for lunch time drinking! 2011–2021.
£98
RH19151 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
A lovely vintage for Vieux Télégraphe: all is balance, finesse and length of flavour.
The tannins are ripe and rounded and there is an abundance of deep cherry-like
fruit. 2012–2026.
£115
RH19661 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chante le Merle, Le Bosquet des Papes
Very thick, heady, packed with rich liquorice-like fruit and, at over 15% alcohol,
not for the faint hearted. 2012–2024.
£125
RH19601 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Font de Michelle, Cuvée Etienne Gonnet
Jean and Mickey Gonnet use some of their 100-year-old grenache to make this
very full and concentrated cuvée of Châteauneuf. This is thickly textured and very
rich. 2012–2024.
£125
RH19641 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Chaupin, Domaine de la Janasse
Made from nearly 100% grenache from a north-facing sandy slope near Beaucastel,
this combines heady black fruit and gentle spice to perfection. 2012–2025.
£148
RH19381 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bargeton, Patrick Lesec
Négociant Patrick Lesec produced an exciting range of Châteauneufs in 2006.
This cuvée includes 20% mourvèdre and is exceptionally rich and full flavoured.
A keeper! 2010–2023.
£148
RH19141 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos des Papes
A glorious Châteauneuf: a heady and sublime mix of kirsche and wild herbs.
A contender for wine of the vintage. 2014–2030. Magnums available.
£148
RH20231 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Pégaü
Laurence Feraud is a defender of old-school Châteauneuf and she does it rather
well. Her wines are generously proportioned, very rich and ripe tasting. 2011–2022.
£175
RH19241 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel
Beaucastel produces one of the longest lived wines in Châteauneuf. The 2006
is a classic Beaucastel blend including 30% mourvèdre and has everything in place.
2014–2028.
£188
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Maury, Cuvée Aurélie, Préceptorie de Centernach
Maury enjoys high temperatures during the summer and the wines are therefore
sweeter and fuller. Made from grenache with a touch of carignan, this is full
bodied with Port-like sweetness. Try with blue cheese when young and eventually
with chocolate. 17.5% alcohol. 2009–2017.
£38
FC15751
Corbières, Château d’Aussières
Aussières is the talking point of the Languedoc these days. It is a large property
in the Corbières which was bought and transformed by Baron Eric de Rothschild.
The vines, mostly syrah, are still young but the results are hugely impressive.
The 2005 was sensational; the 2006 is almost as concentrated and even finer.
2010–2018.
£45
FC15761
Faugères Maison Jaune, Domaine Jean-Michel Alquier
Maison Jaune is the middle cuvée and has a large proportion of grenache.
It is raised in oak for about a year and can be enjoyed young. The 2006 vintage
has perfect balance in a style that looks towards the northern Rhône. 2010–2018.
£49
FC15691
Collioure Côté Mer, Domaine de la Réctorie
Made from equal amounts of grenache, syrah and carignan, this cuvée expresses
what the Parcés like to call “côté mer” – all softness with sweet round tannins.
2009–2017.
£53
FC15781
Collioure Magenca, Domaine Madeloc
Pierre Gaillard does not lack ambition. His vinous empire extends from the
northern Rhône to Faugères and eventually Banyuls where over a short period
of time he has acquired a sizeable estate and is making delicious wines. For me
this is his best red Collioure. It is a blend of grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, and,
crucially, 20% carignan which brings a welcome note of freshness. 2009–2016.
£53
FC15711
Banyuls, Cuvée Léon Parcé, Domaine de La Réctorie
The Parcés select their best plots of grenache for this glorious, densely packed
Banyuls. A chocolate wine in the making. 2010–2020. 50cl.
£55
FC15681
Banyuls, Cirera, Domaine Madeloc
This seems thicker and sweeter than the Léon Parcé but with the same fresh
fruit flavours. A stunning dessert wine of growing complexity. 2009–2016.
£58
FC15771
Faugères Les Bastides, Domaine Alquier
Made from 60% syrah and 40% grenache and raised for 18 months in new
oak barrels, this is one of the flagship wines of the Languedoc. The 2006,
very pure and ripe tasting, is on a grand scale. 2012–2021.
£63
FC15721
Collioure Côté Montagne, Domaine de la Réctorie
The mountain wine is made from grenache and carignan with a little counoise.
The vines are grown inland in conditions that are hotter and more arid. The wine
is subsequently more dramatic and concentrated with bolder tannins. 2011–2020.
£70
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Coteaux du Languedoc, Prieuré Saint Jean de Bébian
Bébian is unquestionably one of the great wines of the Languedoc. The blend
is a little less than half syrah with grenache and mourvèdre in support. The
syrah is raised in new oak, the grenache in older barrels so as not to compromise
the fruit. A slow burner, Bébian needs four or five years or so in bottle and then
keeps remarkably well ageing like Châteauneuf. The 2006 combines power
with a clean refreshing palate. 2010–2022.
£73
FC15581
Le Soula, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes, Domaine Gauby
Loire-like freshness and elegance from Gérard Gauby’s high-altitude wines from
the Roussillon. The blend includes cabernet sauvignon, carignan and grenache:
The 2006 is a bright deep ruby and long with wildly seductive fruit. 2009–2018.
£80
FC15391
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Vin de Pays de l’Herault
Daumas Gassac is an unusual wine, more comfortable in the company of a Graves
or a Saint-Estèphe than the Midi. It’s mostly made from cabernet but includes a
wealth of other varieties brought in from as far away as Georgia. The 2006 is
exquisite. 2011–2019.
£83
FC15731
Côtes du Roussillon Villages Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Gauby
Made from carignan, grenache, syrah and mourvèdre, this is a refined red that
tastes of wonderfully ripe fruit without a hint of heaviness. 2010–2019.
£90
FC15601
Roc d’Anglade, Vin de Pays du Gard, Domaine Pedremo
Remy Pedremo, friend and disciple of Gerard Gauby, shares the same biodynamic
farming methods and buys barrels from the same cooper in Austria. By farming
biodynamically, he is able to pick earlier and avoid the early September rains
that are common around Nîmes. Carignan dominates the blend which for all
the world tastes like a Côte-Rôtie. Remy reckons the 2006 is his best vintage to
date. 2011–2020.
£90
FC15741
Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Muntada, Domaine Gauby
There are many secrets behind the phenomenal wines of Domaine Gauby such
as being able to call upon some remarkable pre-phylloxera carignan. Powerful
and concentrated for sure but also elegant and timeless. 2012–2028.
£205
2006 RHÔNE AND LANGUEDOC - ROUSSILLON WHITES IN - BOND
FC15791
Collioure Blanc, Tremadoc, Domaine Madeloc
Deliciously full and fruity white made from roussanne, vermentino and a high
proportion of grenache gris, all raised in oak for about six months. 2008–2012.
£42
FC15801
Côtes du Roussillon Blanc Terres Nouvelles, Préceptorie de Centernach
Also from grenache gris but this time from the heights above Maury. Elegant
with just a touch of oak, balanced and refreshing. Cool August nights helped
preserve good fruity acidity. 2008–2014.
£42
RH20241 Saint-Peray, Les Bialères, Vins de Vienne
Impressive, full-flavoured dry white made from 60% marsanne and 40%
roussanne, part fermented and raised in barrels of new oak. The 2006 has a
refreshing seam of fruit driven acidity which cuts through the oak. 2008–2012.
£50
RH20271 Saint-Joseph Grand Pompée, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
A lovely cuvée of refreshing marsanne to be enjoyed from next summer.
There is just enough oak to add a little complexity. 2008–2013.
£50
RH19301 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Marc Sorrel
Marc Sorrel’s vines in Crozes, half each of 60-year-old marsanne and roussanne,
are grown in the oldest part of the appellation just behind Hermitage. It is a
wine he does exceptionally well. The 2006 is close to the 2005 with its layers
of oily lemon and honey flavours. A must for lovers of white Rhône. 2008–2018.
£55
RH20281 Crozes-Hermitage, Mule Blanche, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
A 50:50 marsanne-roussanne blend in a revamped style that sees less oak than
in the past and has much more fruit. Delicious. 2008–2012.
£55
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RH20291 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Christophe, Domaine des Remizières
An impressive white Crozes-Hermitage made from 15% roussanne and
85% marsanne with an average age of 60 years. Raised in oak for a year with
40% in new oak, this is already quite complex. Drink from autumn 2009.
2009–2017.
£55
RH20301 Saint-Peray, Prestige, Domaine du Tunnel
Made from 20% roussanne and 80% marsanne, half fermented and raised in
wood, this is a generously flavoured, dry, fruity white Rhône with some
elegance and length. Best drunk young. 2008–2012.
£65
RH20311 Saint-Joseph, Le Clos Domaine Florentin
Highly individual, not to say eccentric, dry white that stays in wood for two
winters. It is made from slightly more roussanne than marsanne and so will
go progressively nutty and honeyed with age. 2008–2017.
£68
RH20331 Saint-Joseph, Les Royes, Domaine Courbis
Les Royes blanc is one of the leading white Saint-Josephs and is made from
100% marsanne grown on limestone rather than the usual granite. Aged in
new oak it is a deeply expressive wine, fine and rounded with an aroma of
hazelnut and lemon. 2009–2015.
£78
RH20341 Saint-Joseph Paradis de Saint Pierre, Domaine Coursodon
A full-flavoured, barrel-raised marsanne by one of the rising stars in the
northern Rhône. Jerôme Cousodon is making lovely reds but the whites are
catching up. This is deliciously full and fine. 2008–2014.
£78
FC15591
£80
Le Soula Blanc, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
Amazingly fresh, Burgundian-style white of striking originality from vines
grown at high altitude in the Roussillon. The wine is made by Gérard Gauby
using a thoroughly eclectic mix of sauvignon blanc and grenache supported
by roussanne, marsanne and chenin blanc. The 2006 is rapier clean and very
long. 2009–2018.
RH20421 Hermitage, Marquise de Tourette, Delas
Delas make an excellent white Hermitage at a modest price. It is often one of
the best wines at Delas and 2006 is no exception. Made from 100% marsanne,
it has a good fruit base and plenty of length. 2009–2020.
£80
RH20351 Saint-Peray, Fleur de Crussol, Domaine Voge
Better known for its Cornas, Domaine Voge has important holdings of marsanne
in Saint-Peray. Much of this comes from 40-year-old vines grown on limestone
below the imposing Château de Crussol. Fermented and raised in oak, this is a
full-flavoured dry white with a touch of minerality and a long finish. 2009–2017.
£85
RH20321 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Roure, Jaboulet Aîné
Very different in style to Mule Blanche, this is made from 100% marsanne
grown on steep limestone terraces. The style is more minerally, drier and finer.
2009–2017.
£88
FC15811
£88
Domaine Gauby, Vieilles Vignes, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
Sort of Savennières-like in its mineral intensity, this is all the more remarkable
because it comes from the Roussillon and is made from 40% macabeu,
30% grenache blanc, 5% carignan blanc, 10% grenache gris and 15%
chardonnay. Quite fat, complex and very long. 2009–2020.
RH20361 Saint-Joseph, Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph, Guigal
From the heart of the appellation and from the slope that actually bears the
name Saint-Joseph, this is a glorious white, mostly marsanne, already waxy,
honeyed and luscious. 2009–2017.
£95
RH20391 Condrieu Coteau de Chéry, Perret
Exquisitely rich, golden viognier that is very ripe and fat. 2008–2014.
£95
RH20401 Seyssuel Taburnum, Vins de Vienne
Condrieu-like viognier from the other side of Vienne. This is more taut with
more minerality but also very rich and long. 2008–2013.
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RH20371 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
Very splendid white Châteauneuf that is richly fruity, impressive and long.
Made from 40% clairette and 15% bourboulenc which gives structure and
30% grenache and 15% marsanne for body. 2009–2017.
£105
RH20381 Condrieu, Domaine Pichon
Exceptional value Condrieu from an estate that is growing in confidence.
The 2006 is a brilliant success and dangerously moreish with over 15% alcohol.
2008–2013.
£105
RH20701 Condrieu, Domaine Benetière
Fabulously rich and fruity viognier with just a hint of sweetness. Perfect for
early drinking. 2008–2010.
£105
RH19111 Hermitage Chante Alouette, Chapoutier
The standard bearer for white Hermitage, the 2006 is full flavoured, fabulously
rich and long. 2012–2020. Magnums available.
£105
RH20411 Condrieu, Guigal
From viognier, one third fermented and raised in oak and the rest in tank,
this is a deliciously full and sensual Condrieu to be enjoyed in its youth.
2008–2010.
£115
RH20431 Condrieu, Clos Boucher, Delas
Extravagant, weighty viognier from Delas family holdings just north of Château
Grillet; mouth-filling and luscious. 2009–2014.
£115
RH20441 Condrieu Cuvée de Chéry, Domaine Niéro
Made from old vines, this has great concentration of flavour and some lovely
peachy fruit. But there is plenty of grip too so that everything is kept in balance.
2009–2014.
£115
RH20451 Condrieu Le Grand Vallon, Domaine François Villard
Full-bodied, dry, peachy Condrieu with added complexity coming from noble
rot-affected viognier. 2008–2012.
£115
RH19161 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Clos des Papes
White Clos des Papes is made from equal parts of six grape varieties and
fermented without the use of oak. It ages extremely well and eventually goes
riesling like. The 2006 is ripe tasting yet very elegant. Either drink on release
or keep to 2011–2020.
£125
RH20471 Condrieu de Poncins, Domaine François Villard
The vines come from the heart of the appellation on mica-rich granite close
to Grillet. Opulent, concentrated and complete. 2010–2016.
£130
RH20461 Hermitage Chevalier de Stérimberg, Jaboulet Aîné
The Stérimberg style has changed with the 2006 vintage. There is more
marsanne and less wood so today’s Stérimberg is fruitier, paler and has more
grip. 2011–2020.
£145
RH19261 Hermitage, Marc Sorrel
100% marsanne from the Greffieux vineyard lower down the hill of Hermitage.
The 2006 has a lovely seam of freshness cutting through the richness. 2012–2021.
£145
RH20481 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château de Beaucastel
Gentle, honeyed roussanne-dominated Châteauneuf that repays long keeping.
Either drink on release or hold back as long as you dare. 2013–2021.
£188
indicates magnums available – see Order Form for prices
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MIXED CASES
Southern Rhône Village Case
Crozes and Saint-Joseph Case
ref OC1966 at £61
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each
of the following:
Laudun, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages,
Château Courac
Cairanne, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages,
Domaine de l’Ameillaud
Beaumes de Venise, ‘Le Paradou’,
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Vacqueyras, Saint Roch, Clos des Cazaux
Vinsobres, Référence, Domaine Jaume
Rasteau, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages,
l’Andéol, Perrin
ref OC1976 at £112
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each
of the following:
Crozes Les Meyssoniers, Chapoutier
Saint-Joseph, Offerus, Chave
Saint-Joseph, Grand Pompée, Jaboulet
Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Particulière,
Remizières
Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Gaby,
Domaine Colombier
Saint-Joseph, Cuminaille, Gaillard
The 2006 Gigondas Case
Languedoc First Growth Case
ref OC1996 at £118
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each
of the following:
Gigondas, Sarazzine, Clos des Cazaux
Gigondas la Gille, Perrin
Gigondas, Domaine du Cayron
Gigondas, Pierre Aiguille, Jaboulet
Gigondas, Domaine les Pallières
Gigondas, Moulin de la Gardette
ref OC2006 at £138
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each
of the following:
Collioure Magenca, Domaine Madeloc
Prieuré St Jean de Bébian
Château D’Aussières
Mas de Daumas Gassac
Faugères Bastides, Domaine Alquier
Côtes du Roussillon Villages Vieilles
Vignes, Domaine Gauby
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Case
Northern Heights Case
ref OC1986 at £149
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each
of the following:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Crau de Ma Mère
Châteauneuf-du-Pape,
Château Mont-Redon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Font
de Michelle
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de
la Roquette
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bosquet Des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Sinards, Perrin
ref OC2016 at £185
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each
of the following:
Saint-Joseph, Domaine Sainte Epine
Cornas, Grandes Terraces, Jaboulet Aîné
Hermitage, Marquise de la Tourette, Delas
Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Niéro
Crozes-Hermitage, Alberic Bouvet,
Domaine Gilles Robin
Côte-Rôtie, les Bécasses, Chapoutier
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When demand exceeds supply
Demand for these wines will be high. The Society shares out oversubscribed wines as widely as possible down to
a minimum practical level per member. Please be aware some wines will still sell out and you should indicate your
preferred substitute should your first choice be sold out. Alternatively, you can allow The Society to choose for you.
Allowing substitution and/or suggesting a preferred alternative will help increase the likelihood of receiving wines
in a similar style should your first choice be sold out; it will not lessen your chances of getting your first choice.
Unless you state otherwise, The Society will assume you are happy to receive suitable substitutes. The Society will
only substitute with wines of similar quality to those requested.
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Orders by website, post and fax will be accepted. If you would like to order via the website, visit
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can be requested online and will be posted to you the following working day. Orders need to arrive at Stevenage by
5pm, Friday 1st February 2008 and will be processed thereafter. Members whose orders have been received by 5pm,
Friday 1st February 2008 will receive confirmation of their purchase by 25th February at the latest.
Members whose orders have been received after this time will receive notification by 14th March 2008.
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• Prices shown include delivery to a UK address. They do not include excise duty or VAT.
• Payment of duty and VAT, at the prevailing rate (currently £16.02 duty per 12 75cl-bottle case and 17.5% VAT
payable on wine and duty) will be requested once the wines arrive at Stevenage, expected to be autumn 2008 for the
whites and spring 2009 for the reds and mixed cases.
• Once the wines arrive at Stevenage, members may opt to have them delivered within the UK or stored in duty-paid
Members' Reserves.
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