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Cambridge Wine Merchants
Has to be one of the best-value most impressive French red wines on the UK market. Special edition made for us by famed Chateauneuf grower Roger Sabon, the wine-maker is esteemed Didier Negron. Charmingly honest, hearty (15%!), herbal, dense and punchy, juicy red from the classic southern varieties of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault & friends. What a beauty, what a bargain. Although full-bodied the wine has soft tannins and a silky texture - this is the beauty of Southern Rhone reds, ready to enjoy as soon as they're made, unlike Bordeaux or Burgundy. Grenache in this hot sunny heaven gives ripe raspberry and black cherry notes and depth, Syrah gives a classic black pepper spice and dark-chocolate grip. A cool fennel / mint edge and lift. 'Declassified' as Vin de France, but this is not a 'negoce' wine made from bought-in grapes: all the grapes come from Sabon estates, and winemaking is by Didier Negron, as per their top wines. About Roger Sabon: Domaine Roger Sabon came into being in 1952 when the family vineyards were split into three distinct entities (the other two being Domaine Chante-Cigale and Clos Mont Olivet). Robert Parker, who awarded their 1988 vintage a perfect 100 rating, the first Chateauneuf-du-Pape so honoured, has this to say about Domaine Roger Sabon: This estate has been at the top of its game for many years and any partisan of Rhone Valley wines who has not yet tried a wine from Domaine Roger Sabon should make every effort to do so... This estate has been making exceptionally high-quality wines for years, but recent vintages seem to have risen to a new level of quality.
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A selection of 3 reds we know you will love, all discounted by 15% 2 x Otello Premium Malbec 2021 Mendoza, Bodega Sottano 2 x Chateau Franc Baudron 2016 Montagne Saint-Emilion 2 x Lopez de Haro Rioja Reserva 2017 Bodega Contents may vary from image
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Chateau Dauzac
Big, rich and velvety like a decent Margaux should be with a modern glossy feel on the palate. Designed for earlier drinking as a second wine, with extended barrel ageing. Delicious fruit, ample weight and body, ripe tannins.
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Danjou-Banessy
A wine from an amazing single site with vines older than 90 years. Carignan on black schistous marl. Aged for 20 months in barrels. Possibly Roussillon's most elegant expression of the grape? Outstanding wine.
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Marcello Pelleriti
A rich and juicy wine with chocolate and berry character. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a flavourful finish. 96 pts James Suckling 93 pts Robert Parker 95 pts Decanter World Wine Awards 96 pts Argentina Wine Awards Gold
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Domaine Raspail-Ay
Made from a majority of Grenache, this most impressive wine is powerful and truly mouth watering. Red fruit notes with a long palate and lingering mature tannins. An absolute must for Rhone wine experts, from a true flagship wine grower.
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Joey Tensley Wines
"I love making this wine every year because blending the wines gives me so many options. The majority of the blend is Syrah but still has large amounts of Grenache, Mourvedre and a little white wine in to lift the nose. Savory and fruity is hard to accomplish but this wine delivers both. Next time you are having a family outing open this out by the BBQ or fire and watch it evolve over time. Unmistakable California fruit but nuances enough to make you think about the little things this wine offers." Joey Tensley
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Le Champ des Murailles
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah. Lifted, natural, fresh and charming tasting Southern French red wine of great character. We loved this.
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A selection of 1 Sparkling Wine, 2 Whites, 2 Reds and 1 Dessert wine for the perfect Christmas. Rest assured this selection will please everyone in the family. 1x Jansz Premium Cuvée NV Brut Tasmania You could buy Champagne from France this Christmas or you could get the same style of wine from Tasmania. Perfect aperitif and party wine! 1x Assyrtiko Voila 2022 Lyrarakis, Crete Greeces answer to Chablis, crisp, minerally, and delicate. Fish for starters? Smoked Salmon & Caviar? Pop this open! 1x Vondeling Babiana 2022 Voor-Paardeberg Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Rousanne are a match made in heaven. Throw in a good chunk of oak and butter and you have a proper mouthful of wine. South Africas best! 1x Etna Rosso 2021 Masseria Setteporte The Groovy Jazz version of Pinot Noir. Loveable rustic style but seriously sexy wine. 1x Clos de Gat Har'el Syrah 2020, Judean Hills Israel Forget the Rhone Valley and the Barossa Valley our best Syrah is from Israel! Made high in the Judean Hills these beautiful grapes make a luscious fruit forward wine with a lick of posh oak. 1x Jurancon Doux Grappe d'Or 2019, Montesquiou Freres Loads rich apricot and peach flavours, as well as serious sweetness from 120grams+ residual sugar. Balanced with cracking acidity. Love it
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Domaine Danjou-Banessy
100% Carignan from 80 year old vines. Complex floral aromas. On the palate the fruits, such as raspberry and morello cherry, are crunchy and fresh. There is also a very strong stony/mineral feeling. The finish is long and pure. A vibrant wine.
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Domaine Danjou-Banessy
Energy is a word used a lot by the finest Roussillon growers. We don't think there has been a finer example than this extraordinary wine from the freres Danjou. The 2020 is more 'Cote-Rotie' than the 'Crozes like' 2018. A thrilling wine.
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LMH-Wines, Lda
Lively and very fruity aroma with vanilla notes. The flavour balances the aroma highlighting a strong structure framed by lightly toasted tannins.
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Altos Las Hormigas
Shows the tension and subtlety that only great wines can achieve. It is a wine where patience is rewarded by the different nuances that are displayed in the glass. Expressive in the nose, with mineral notes that are also present in the palate, which shows as well notes of fennel and fresh red fruits. A wine with many layers, subtle and graceful, but of a fundamental structure that sustains and lengthens the sensation of the wine in the mouth, is the backbone that evokes the soil of calcareous origin, where the grapes come from.