The French Pantry

Classic Sauvignon Blanc nose with herbaceous notes, yet with underlying ripeness. Rich citrus character on the palate is livened up by zesty acidity and a lingering finish.

Evocatively scented buttery and citrusy aromas combine with rich yet savoury fruit to retain a core of clean freshness within the full-bodied flavours of a classic Burgundian Chardonnay, expressing depth, length and above all texture in the finish.

Rich, vibrant and aromatic fruit showing soft plummy flavours but with full jammy fruit too then quite dry tannic bite giving it structure and length in the mouth.

The nose and palate express the purity of true Burgundian Pinot Noir. Aromas of red cherries and raspberries with a delicate palate of fresh red fruit entwined in a fleshy core, which is at once very smooth yet finely grained, revealing texture and a refreshing clean finish.

Deep ruby colour with very intense aromas of red fruit and a touch of cedar. On the palate, it is ripe and attractive, with good depth of nicely developed mature red fruit, lovely balance and rounded structure.

This wine displays yellow straw colour with a citrus/golden delicious apple fruit aromas and flavours. It finishes crisp and clean with persistent bubbles.

A stylish Champagne with a soft mousse, made with organic Chardonnay grapes.

Notes of toasted brioche, baked apple and Marzipan, this is a genuine small producer classic that hits way above its weight. Aged for a minimum of 6 years in cellars, the ultra fine mousse gives this champagne a luxurious creamy mouthfeel.

A great Loire Sauvignon Blanc packed with punchy lime and gooseberry fruit.

Pale golden colour and a youthful citrus nose with spring blossom nuances. The palate is fresh and harmonious, with nicely focused fruit character and a lingering stony texture on the finish.

Youthfully pale yellow with faint green tinges. Zesty lemon and grapefruit aromas dominate the nose. Fresh, lively and dry, the palate is equally citrussy, with a touch of flint-like minerality.

Pale gold. Well balanced in the mouth, it will surprise you with its aromas of exotic fruits, honey and white flowers.

Blended with Rolle and Roussanne grapes, this wine is rich and creamy but with underlying mineraity

This crisp, dry and fruity rosé is a blend of 65% Cinsault and 25% Grenache. Its pale salmon pink colour and wonderful floral nose lead to a full flinty and dry wine on the palette, it is perfect with spicy and barbecue style foods and is a great aperitif.

The nose has lovely floral notes and hints of violet, hints of raspberry, liquorice and earthiness. The palate is fresh and fruity, a steely mineral core with a silky texture.

Typical Gevrey,‏ with a violet-perfumed and delicate nose, this wine develops strongly on the palette with dried cherries and spice notes and a full finish.

The wine has great richness and intensity, with the concentration derived from the careful management of old vines. On the nose it shows aromas of ripe, dark berry fruit with an intensely earthy character. On the palate it is fresh and vibrant with rich, full and robust raspberry and strawberry fruit flavours, firm structure, and a long finish.

An exceptional vintage; Les Vaucrains is arguably the finest vineyard in Nuits-St-Georges and winemaker Christian Drag has certainly extracted all its potential on this occasion. It is a truly complete wine with rich fruit and excellent balance.

This is one of the best estates in Nuits-St-Georges and produces rich, yet individual wines made from very low yields. These are usually extremely age-worthy examples and a great reference point for Nuits-St-Georges. This wine presents Tobacco, beef, stock, plum and blackberry.

There's a hint of earth and spice to the cherry fruit nose. The palette is fresh with lovely purity and elegance to the fruit, as well some earthy, 'sappy' notes and a slight metallic tingle on the finish. Lovely expressive fruit here.

Hand picked,‏ 80 to 100% de-stemmed depending on the vintage. Vatting period of about 15 to 18 days, in open oak vats with a low temperature (controlled by thermo-regulation) . Fine and fully bodied, lively yet with mouthfilling fruit. Lamarche's Clos de Vougeot GC is a very complete wine which combines ripe fruit with a fresh vivacity.

One of‏ the great 1er Cru Vineyards in Vosne adjoining two Grand Cru's. Richebourg and Romanee St Vivant. This is very scented wine with real harmony. The volume and breadth of fruit create a real mouth filling sensation and the long sweet fruit finish helps to confirm that this is a wine of great distinction.

"Above all it was important not to go for extraction with these 2003s," says Phiilppe Drouhin. This wine has rich, purple red colour, with magnificently complex aromas (liquorice, violets, earthiness) . It is fullbodied, velvity densley fruity, exceptionally elegant and perfectly balanced. "very heady and exciting. thick and sweet at the start and then lots of kirsch effect with a substrate of fine tannins. This should not disappoint." 18/20- JancisRobinson.com

The nose is deep and more "animale" with red berry fruit, trimmed in a bit of wood spice that dissolves into supple, fresh and attractively textured flavours. Really quite fine for a young Clos de la Roche. (90-92 points, Alen Meadows - Burghound.com - Jan 08)

Primely situated, La Grande Rue Grand Cru vineyard has produced a very sensuous, mouthfilling wine with delicious length and depth. The fruit is plump but with a clear sense of refinement, whilst a beautiful core of minerality runs right through. This is truly an imperial wine.

Elegant berry-fruit aromas backed with a hint of cedar and spice, soft supple tannins marrying into the cherry-fruit flavours result in a wine that is rich and smooth.

"Cote Brune possesses a dark ruby/purple color along with an attractive bouquet of grilled herbs, scorched earth, black cherries, and black currants. Deep, medium to full-bodied, long, and robust with the distinctive earthy, leathery character of this estate well-displayed. The 2006 offerings performed better from bottle than they did last year from cask. 90-92 points. Robert Parker."

Tise light ruby/garnet-colored 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape offers a heady concoction of kirsch, pepper, seaweed, and salty sea breezes followed by broad plum and cherry flavors, soft tannins, low acidity, and a plump finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years. Score - 89. R. Parker

Extremely rich, full bodied yet smooth with pleasant cherry scent.

A great success, and possibly the finest wine made here since the monumental 1990 and 1978. Its dense ruby/purple color is matched by an extraordinary perfume of black raspberries, kirsch, blackberries, licorice, incense, and Chinese black tea. There is tremendous intensity on the attack, full body, loads of glycerin, and abundant but sweet tannin. With magnificent purity, richness, and generosity, yet fine delineation. 96-99/100 points. (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Dec-2004)

Dark ruby red, it has a very deft touch of oak on the nose and palate which both enriches and rounds the edges into a smooth, well balanced claret.

Don't be put off by the strong rural nose of this wine because the palate is fantastic. Intense berry fruit with plum, blackberry and lots of spice. Vanilla and soft oak as well as violets and a potpourri character add complexity, which is balanced by gentle tannins. Smooth and sumptuous, this wine expresses the almost tender notes of Malbec.

..excellent fruit, medium body, sweet tannin, and a seductive, lush personality.' 89 Points // Robert Parker

Cool, composed,‏ a point in terms of ripeness. Full, tannic, but has the 2000 vintage's combination of power and freshness

This Chinon is a benchmark Cabernet Franc with plentiful morello cherries and redcurrant. Particularly good with the French classic, "Coq au Vin".

A luscious, textural Pinot Noir made without oak displaying very intense, sweet berry fruit with a savoury twist - the defining crackly edge of Pinot Noir streaks through the palate to a mesmerisingly fruity, utterly drinkable, sensuous finish.

A simple, fresh, juicy blend of Merlot and Grenache with soft tannins and a friendly, ripe finale.

This lightly-herbal‏ southern French Pinot Noir has crunchy summer berry fruits and a good, long length of flavour in the palate. Chunkier than some Pinot Noir's this wine can certainly carry more flavoursome foods.

Medium garnet in colour the wine has lovely aromas of red cherries, red plums, a hint of strawberries with sweet spices. On the palate it is dry with soft ripe well integrated tannins and flavours of strawberries and kirsch. Medium body with a lingering finish and a hint of sweetness.

"The dense ruby/purple-tinged Les Sabines (a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache) offers up smoky, ripe cassis, melted licorice, chocolate, dried herb, and bacon fat characteristics. Spicy, rich, medium-bodied, and moderately tannic, it should drink well for 5-7 years." - 90 Pts Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate