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2014 Château La Louvière Rouge (Magnum)
Regular price £99.99 Sale price £79.99 Save 20%Precision wine making at its best!
Tasting Notes
2014 Château La Louvière is very attractive, with a beautiful dark red colour featuring multiple purple highlights. Above all, this 2014 La Louvière reflects precision winemaking to obtain the very best from the grapes. Its freshness contributes to a long aftertaste, as well as excellent ageing potential.
Production
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system and concrete tanks with pigeage,
Producer
Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir.
Specifications
| Year | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 30% Merlot, 70% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Cellaring Potential | 15 years |
| Food Matches | Roast veal Orloff, venison stew, duck breast with porcini mushrooms. |
| Origin |
Pessac Leognan
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| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2016 Château La Louvière Red (Magnum)
Regular price £86.99 Sale price £73.94 Save 15%2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years of this red wine which exudes an elegant bouquet and delicate hints of oak.....
Tasting Notes
Colour
This wine is garnet-red in colour with a few carmine highlights.
Nose
Its bouquet is wonderfully intense. On aeration, it releases black-berry fruit (blackberry, black cherry, plum) aromas, with hints of cake spices.
Palate
On the palate, this wine is very rich and well-balanced. The aftertaste is long, with slight tarry overtones. The tannin is not yet fully resolved. These characteristics are indicative of its good ageing potential: it would be best to wait two or three years to appreciate its full complexity.
Production
Deep Gravel terroir 26 year old vines, pruned by double guyot with debudding. Grapes are harvested by hand with small deep crates.
Wine making - In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented
cap-breaking system and concrete tanks with pigeage. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (40-50% new) with racking.
Producer
Château La Louvière has many fascinating facets. The sumptuous architecture of the château building dates from the late 18th century, but winegrowing here goes back more than 700 years. The first vines were planted circa 1310, although modern winemaking dates from the 17th century and was handed down by able monks from the Carthusian monastery in Bordeaux, who had acquired considerable talent as viticulturists and winemakers. The people who produce the wine in the 21st century have inherited these time-honoured methods, adding just the right amount of innovation and modernity to make the utmost of the outstanding terroir.
Specifications
| Year | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Cellaring Potential | 15 years |
| Food Matches | Stuffed capon, succulent braised veal sweetbreads, and a selection of cheeses including robust hard sheep's milk cheese and the distinctively tangy Roquefort. |
| Origin |
Pessac Leognan
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| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2019 Lurton Château Bonnet Réserve Rouge Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum)
Regular price £39.99 Sale price £33.99 Save 15%
Château Bonnet is one of Bordeaux's consistently reliable wines. Vignobles André Lurton are committed to making wines that are both full-bodied and balanced, like this Reserve cuvee, which typifies classic Bordeaux. Its faultless pedigree is revealed in its elegant balance, depth and charm.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep ruby-red colour.
Nose
The nose is intense, dominated by aromas of black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), mingled with delicious chocolate notes.
Palate
The attack is very supple. Round and fresh on the palate. Delightful notes of black fruit accompany us throughout the tasting. This is a well-balanced, easy-drinking wine. The finish has a lovely tannic structure that melts perfectly
Production
Fermentation In stainless-steel tanks with patented cap-breaking system Fermentation temperature 28° to 30°C Malolactic Yes Wine maturing For 12 months in oak barrels (20% new) Maturing potential 8 to 15 years.
Producer
Lurton Family is one of the largest wine Dynasty in the world. Vignobles Andre Lurton is a family estate, established in the 1950s by André Lurton, and one of today’s largest and most important producers of the Bordeaux region. A visionary and force of nature, André Lurton founded the AOC Pessac-Léognan in 1987, pioneering its aromatic white wine style. Today, both reds and whites from Pessac Leognan have earned a reputation for great value. Today one his son is the leader of the company.
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 42% Merlot, 58% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 20.25 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Grilled beef ribs, succulent oven-roasted duck, and creamy chicken lasagna. |
| Origin | Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers |
| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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2016 Lurton Chateau Bonnet Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum)
Regular price £45.99 Sale price £33.09 Save 28%
Thanks to expressive fruit – but without excessive concentration – Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux. The wine is best enjoyed on the young side, although the quality tannin ensures good ageing for several year. With its fresh red cherry notes, this wine makes a great pairing for grilled meats and cheese platters.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep ruby-red color scattered with purple highlights.
Nose
The nose is very attractive and fruity, revealing a delicious array of fresh fruit notes (cherry), underpinned by subtle hints of spice.
Palate
This beautiful Bonnet starts out straightforward on the palate, becoming very round, delicious and sweet. Fresh red fruit aromas (cherry) follow through to the palate.
Production
Grapes come from clay-limestone hilltop vineyards of Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers. Aged 12 months in 20% new oak barrels.
Specifications
| Year | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5L (Magnum) |
| Cultivar | 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
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Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 19.5 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Nuanced and developed wines go well with rustic meat dishes. You can also pair them with cheese or enjoy them on their own. Try with reindeer steak, entrecôte or hard, aged cheeses, such as Gouda, Parmesan or Manchego. |
| Origin | Grézillac in the Entre-deux-Mers |
| Appellation |
Bordeaux
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The Lost Mexican Gift Pack
Regular price £21.50A perfect Secret Santa or Stocking stuffer for the tequila lover!
Tasting Notes
The set includes 5cl Blanco Agave, 5cl Cafe Agave, 5cl Reposado:
Reposado Agave - El Presidente
Loved by presidents, leaders, and captains of industry, and now sitting as the pinnacle in the Lost Mexican range. The Reposado is a fitting epitaph to the life’s work of one of the early Cornish miners to venture to Mexico.
By 1870, Stanley Kiernan, the son of a Penzance distiller, was the last of a ragtag bunch of miners who had set sail from Cornwall and made their home in Central Mexico. He had spent decades playing with local flavours to create the world’s first range of Cornish-made Mezcal.
Now an old man and as much a Mexican as he ever was a Cornishman, he would take a bottle of his best Reposado up to the Panteón Inglés, where his compatriots lay.
With a wry smile on his weathered face as the memories of their exploits stirred in his mind, he would sit among their tombstones, all facing towards Kernow, and raise a glass to his old friends and their transatlantic adventures.
Café Agave - Mezcal Barrel Coffee Kick
By 1846, Cornish miners had been working in the silver mines of Mexico for twenty years. Knit-frocks and flat caps had been replaced with ponchos and sombreros, whilst sea shanties rang out from the tavernas each evening.
Penzance-born distiller Stanley Kiernan was now famous for his succulent alchemy. His most celebrated concoction, locally known as El Café Del Monte, used agave with vanilla and coffee beans.
Each day, a pasty now spiced with chilli and a ration of El Café was sent down the mineshaft to be met with cries of ¡Yeghes Da Amigos!
The Best Shot in Cornwall - Blanco Agave
In early 1825, Stanley Kiernan, the son of a Penzance distiller, set sail from Falmouth with around 60 of his fellow Cornishmen and 1500 tons of mining machinery. They arrived in Mineral del Monte, Mexico, in May 1826, where they immediately set to work resurrecting the region’s derelict silver mines.
Before too long, the mines were up and running, the pasty was the new staple in town, and Stanley fashions a basic still out of damaged mining equipment. With the help of the locals and their succulent botanicals, he starts to experiment, and on that windswept hill in central Mexico, the world’s first Cornish-made mezcal is born – a recipe lost in time until now…
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 3 x 5cl |
| Country | Cornwall |
| Alcohol content | Blanco Agave 40% Cafe Agave 35% Reposado 40% ABV |
| Units of Alcohol per single serving 25ml | 1 unit per serving |
| Type | Spirit - Agave |
2019 De Toren Fusion V Magnum Gift Box
Regular price £104.99 Sale price £89.24 Save 15%The iconic Left Bank-based blend, De Toren Fusion V is meticulously crafted from Bordeaux’s ‘Noble Five’ varietals and, with its complex flavours of dark sour cherry, a spiciness of tobacco, and a hint of aniseed, it offers a stylish departure for sophisticated oenophilic tastes. This is a stunning expression of a superb vintage as well as terroir. Soft as spun silk, this is a wine that will only improve with age.
Tasting Notes
Nose
On the nose, a bouquet of ripe sweet red cherries, blueberries, sweet spice, and subtle nuances of oak prevail, accentuating the fruit. Seamlessly integrated and immensely elegant.
Palate
The taste profile of Fusion V 2019 is vibrant and moderately full-bodied. Fine-grained, yet polished tannins are present in this wine. The red cherry bouquet is unmistakable, leaving the 2019 vintage creamy, layered, and delightfully well-balanced for its age.
Producer
De Toren proprietors Emil and Sonette den Dulk left Johannesburg in 1991 to establish their vineyards in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch. Situated on southern-facing slopes overlooking False Bay De Toren enjoys the cooling effect of constant ocean breezes. Taking a holistic approach to keeping vineyard soils healthy and balanced viticulturalist Ernest Manuel employs sustainable farming practices throughout the property. Infrared Aerial Imaging is used extensively in order to monitor ripeness in various vineyard blocks and determine optimal picking times although actual harvesting and production are done almost entirely by hand. The winery is operated on gravity flow principles; a 4000 liter pressure tank in an elevator shaft (the Tower from which the winery takes its name) is cleverly used to exploit gravity in transporting wine between tanks and barrels without the use of mechanical pumps. As a result of De Toren’s innovative minimal intervention production methods their wines were among the first South African bottlings to qualify for IP (Integrated Production) certification by the Wine and Spirit Board.
The Den Dulks and winemaker Albie Koch seem to have found the key to success with their simple winemaking philosophy: gentle handling no pumps and minimum manipulation. Armed with this winning formula the boutique farm has quickly risen to the ranks of South Africa’s winemaking elite with their duo of dazzling stylish and complex five-varietal Bordeaux blends: the flagship Fusion V (which debuted in the 1999 vintage and has been hailed by Wine Spectator as a consistently polished outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend) and the Merlot-based Z introduced with the 2004 vintage.
Barrel Maturation
Aged in a climatized barrel/ maturation room (16 degrees Celsius at 80% humidity) for 12 months in approximately 50% new and 50% second fill, 225 Litre Oak barrels. French Oak is predominantly used during maturation, with a portion of the Malbec receiving the benefit of American Oak.
Accolades
- Tim Atken - UK (95 Points)
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 1.5cl Magnum |
| Cultivar | Cabernet Sauvignon 56.9%, Malbec 14.4%, Cabernet Franc 9.6%, Merlot 14.4%, Petit Verdot 4.7% |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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14.48% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 21.7 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Cellaring Potential | If stored in optimal conditions, this wine should last up to 20 years plus. |
| Food Matches |
With nuanced and complexed flavours, our renowned De Toren Fusion V wine pairs exceptionally well with perfectly tender grilled or roast lamb, with garlic, rosemary and a hint of honey lemon. For optimum enjoyment, decant at least one hour before consumption. It is recommended to serve this wine at optimal temperature (15 – 18 degrees Celcius). |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Appellation | WO Western Cape |
Lind & Lime Gin Crackers
Regular price £7.49Going crackers for these!
Lind & Lime 5cl, 44%
Juniper provides the backbone, complemented by crisp and citrusy lime, and underpinned by earthy flavours of pink peppercorns. The result is deliciously complex, dry and thoroughly refreshing.
And if you would like a BIG bottle of this wonderful gin (and beautiful bottle) click here!
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 50ml |
| Country | Scotland, UK |
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Alcohol content
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44% |
| Units of Alcohol per single 25ml serving | 1.1 units |
| Type | Spirit - Gin |
Crafty Spirit Range Miniature Gift Set
Regular price £18.50The clever folks at Crafty Spirits have created this fabulous gift back of 2 Gins & a Vodka. A super stocking stuffer, a welcome host/hostess gift, or one for you ... so that you can sample the range.
Tasting Notes
The set includes:
24Seven Vodka 5cl… 24hour Coco Carbon Filtration & seven day fermented Scottish wheat. With soft cream soda, light toffee, and subtle biscuit notes, we recommend you simply serve straight from the freezer or over ice.
Hills & Harbour Gin 5cl … The Best Scottish London Dry Gin at the 2020 World Gin Awards. A smooth and vibrant gin that leads with juniper, delivers hints of the forest, tropical fruit, citrus spice, tangy sherbet and a subtle scent of the shore.
Hills & Harbour Gin Burnt Orange & Smoked Pineapple ... The world’s first Distilled Gin Cocktail. 100% Distilled Fruit - Smoked Pineapple & Burnt Orange. 0% Artificial Nonsense.
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 3 x 50cl |
| Country | Scotland |
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40% ABV |
| Units of Alcohol per single serving 25ml | 1 unit per serving |
| Type | Spirit - Gin & Vodka |
2017 Champagne Gremillet Brut Vintage (Gift Pack)
Regular price £65.59Approachable yet very proper vintage Champagne - perfectly expressing the very particular character of Pinot Noir from the Aube.
Tasting Notes
Fine persistent 'bulles', lovely nose - a mix of ripe Pinot fruit and classic baked biscuit, the palate has Gremillet's characteristic gentle, ripe fruit, some nice complexity balanced with a long fresh finish.
Production
Vines are mainly planted in the Côte des Bars on limestone-clay soil on steep, sun-drenched hillsides. The first-press juice is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16° for the alcoholic and 18° for the malolactic) followed by secondary fermentation in bottle. The wine is then matured on lees for a minimum of 5 years, and disgorged with a 9g/l 'liquer de dosage' made from their own finished wine.
Producer
The Gremillet estate was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979 when he inherited a plot of vines from his mother, Lulu. Today, the house possesses over 40 hectares of vineyards and is situated in a small village 45 kilometres from Troyes - the historic capital of Champagne - and 180 kilometres south of Reims. The vines lie on steep, sun-drenched hillsides in Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils. Pinot Noir is king here, and constitutes around 94% of Gremillet’s plantings, with the remainder dedicated to Chardonnay, ideal for creating a classic, baked biscuit, rich, fruit-flavoured Champagne.
A Note on Sustainability
This family-owned and run Champagne house is HVE 3 certified, and as much as possible it restricts its use of chemicals in the vineyards. One of its cuvées is certified organic by ECOCERT and hopefully, this is the start of a bigger process.
Specifications
| Year | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Country | France |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Champagne |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Matured on the Lees | 22 Months minimum |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites & Milk |
| Food Matches | Pair with rich fish dishes |
| Features | Vegetarian |
| Origin | Champagne - France |
| Appellation | AOC Champagne |
Pocketful of Stones Mini Gift Pack (4x5cl)
Regular price £20.00Not sure what to choose as a gift? Fancy treating yourself to a little tasting kit?
This tasting set showcases a selection of Pocketful of Stones's premium gins, ideal for gin lovers and connoisseurs alike!
4 x 50ml Gin Miniatures including the award-winning Caspyn Cornish Dry Gin, the seasonal Ansum Damson Gin and British Heritage flavours of Marmalade Old Tom as well as Dandelion and Burdock Gin. Perfect as a gift or to sample more of the range.
Tasting Notes
The set includes:
ANSUM DANSOM GIN 50ml… A seasonal Damson Gin is handcrafted using locally sourced foraged Damsons from around Cornwall. Star Anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and orange are added to the infusion, giving spicy and warming flavours without being overly sweet.
MARMALADE OLD TOM GIN 50ml… They’ve taken the archetypal flavour of the Seville orange and distilled it with a gorgeous combination of botanicals, infused more Seville Orange peel and then added a slight sweetness to create a citrus-forward, contemporary gin built on the backbone of British tradition.
DANDELION & BURDOCK GIN 50ml ... The Darling of the North. Dandelion and Burdock is a tried and tested flavour combination. They've taken the earthy flavours of the roots of these botanicals and distilled them with locally foraged heather, honeybush to add a floral lift, almond to bind the flavours and add a creamy smooth texture and orris root to add length. A classic dry gin when served with tonic but if you're after that old school northern fish & chip shop Dandelion & Burdock, serve with gingerale or D&B soda.
CASPYN CORNISH DRY GIN 50ml… A classic dry gin, with lots of floral (hibiscus flowers) and citrus notes from the lemon and orange peel, lemongrass, lemon verbena. You will notice a freshness from our Japanese tea, alongside a lengthy sherbet finish from the hand-picked gorse and orris root.
Specifications
| Bottle Size | 4 x 5cl |
| Country | Cornwall |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV |
| Units of Alcohol per single serving 25ml | 1 unit per serving |
| Type | Spirit - Gin |
