Bordeaux

A Merlot dominated Bordeaux Rouge from this very sensibly priced Entre Deux Mers property, located near the village of Creon, not far from Saint Emilion. Very popular with our clients, a great everyday claret with a supple palate and fine aromas, particularly in the extra special 2009 vintage.

This is a great value Bordeaux Red from the Pessac-Leognan district, famous for the first growth Chateau Haut Brion, just south of Bordeaux City. The wines from this region are distinctive, easy to drink with an earthy spicy backbone.

Situated in the Entre-Deux-Mers area of Bordeaux, Chateau Lamothe-Vincent is made up of two main pieces, one lying at Montignac and the other situated at Castelvieil. The grape blend is made up of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Maturation in French and American oak barrels (33% new) for 12 months, with a slow oxidisation process giving the wine a well rounded and rich finish while still maintaining the subtle presence of fruit. An ideal match for red meats, pasta, red sauces and cheese. The 2011 did exceptionally well in a recent Decanter Magazine article assessing Bordeaux and Superieur and Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux.

The Cuvée Prestige is the result of a strictly-controlled maturing process, in barrels made of oak from the Tronçais forest, which contribute harmoniously to its complexity.

Vinification: Bordelaise traditional. Time in vat: Maceration (with skin and seeds) 2 to 3 weeks. Time in oak barrel: 9 months. Grape Variety: 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvigon, 20% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol: 12.5 - 13°.

The Merlot dominated Moulin de Paumirac offers a chance taste wines made in the same vein as the great Pomerol wines, from similar terroir, at a fraction of the cost.

The Grand Ormeau is made in a modern style, offering polished tannins and gererous aromas of black cherrries and raspberries, with a touch of new wood, this 2007 version is particularly easy going, a real charmer.

Bordeaux wine lovers, who enjoy the great value offered by Petit and Cru Bourgeois Chateaux will be delighted with the Gold medal winning Chateau Aney 2001, a property visible form the famous D2 or 'Route des Chateaux', which is crafting excellent value, everyday drinking wines, with the outline depth and complexity for which the great Bordeaux Chateaux are famous. The 2001 has shown great resiliance now over ten years old it continues to exude great charm and balance.

The 2000 Vintage Bordeaux Vintage will be remembered as one of the finest in a generation, we are fortunate to still have a few bottles remaining of this excellent Cru Bourgeois now at its peak, revealing the classic cigar box nose, and a fine delicate palate, with resolved tannins the texture is terrific. A great lunchtime wine.