Loire Valley
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Perhaps the most famous appellations of the Loire, Sancerre and
Pouilly-Fumé are names that suggest quality, elegance and
sophistication, and for many are the pinnacle of the Sauvignon Blanc
grape. But aside from top rate Sauvignon the vast production area of the Loire Valley offers a fantastically diverse range of wines. Muscadet is virtually unique to the region, and Chenin Blanc (still or sparkling) has found a perfect home here. We're delighted to be able to offer rare and highly sought after Sancerre Rosé.. Château de Tracy, Pouilly Fumé Château de Tracy has a long and noble history under the The d'Estutt d'Assay family, with evidence of winemaking dating back to 1396. The Sauvignon Blanc vines have an average age of 25 years, and produce an excellent example of classic Pouilly Fumé with an intense citrus nose and characteristic 'gun flint' minerality. The rich palate with hints of almonds is lifted by a freshness attributed to contact with the lees. |  |
White
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| 2006 Muscadet 'Celliers de la Roche' Bonhomme | £5.20 | |
| Light and crisp with fresh citrus notes. | Qty | |
| 2006 Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie, Fief de la Brie, Bonhomme | £6.30 | |
| Light, crisp and zesty. The perfect match for oysters and seafood. | Qty | |
| 2005 Pouilly-Fume 'Domaine des Fines Caillottes', Pabiot- HALF | £6.30 | |
| Archetypal Pouilly-Fumé with lots of depth and character. Fresh and elegant with smoky notes and a richness due to more than eight months on its lees. Wonderful with fresh water fish. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sauvignon de Touraine, Oisly et Thésée | £7.00 | |
| Vinified from grapes grown in a single vineyard 'les Maselles', this superior wine offers crisp, grassy aromatics and is an excellent example of well-made Loire Sauvignon Blanc. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sauvignon de Touraine, Marionnet | £8.00 | |
| An expertly made Sauvignon Blanc from Henry Marionnet. The vines are all over twenty years old and the grapes are mostly handpicked. Delicious aromas of peach, flint and apricot, full flavoured with a fresh, lively finish. | Qty | |
| 2004 Saumur Blanc, Langlois-Chateau | £9.40 | |
| A fresh and fruity Saumur with aromas of peach and hints of honey. Made from 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay at this family owned domaine founded by Edouard Langlois and his wife Jeanne Château. | Qty | |
| 2005 Pouilly-Fume 'Domaine des Fines Caillottes', Pabiot | £11.70 | |
| Archetypal Pouilly-Fumé with lots of depth and character. Fresh and elegant with smoky notes and a richness due to more than eight months on its lees. Wonderful with fresh water fish. | Qty | |
| 2004/5 Sancerre les Pierrottes, Riffault | £12.20 | |
| Mineral and herbaceous notes with more subtle and characteristic Sancerre notes than the previous 2003 vintage. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sancerre les Pierrottes, Riffault | £12.20 | |
| Mineral and herbaceous, with subtle and characteristic Sancerre notes. | Qty | |
| 2005 Sancerre, Merlin Cherrier | £12.50 | |
| Restricted yields and careful viticulture produce rich mature grapes to make this wine refreshingly rich and full with dazzling power. Sancerre typical of the style of the village of Bué. | Qty | |
| 2005 Pouilly-Fumé, Château de Tracy | £14.60 | |
| This is one of the top châteaux in the Pouilly-Fumé appellation - always excellent quality. A little bottle age adds complexity. | Qty | |
| 2005 Sancerre le Chene Marchand, Merlin Cherrier | £15.20 | |
| Benchmark Sancerre. Dry and concentrated, with flavours of gooseberry, peach, pears, apricots and floral hints that typify the wines of the region. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sancerre 'Les Caillottes', Pascal Jolivet | £19.30 | |
| Situated in the village of Bué, the chalky soils of 'Les Caillottes' produce well-balanced, powerful wines of slow evolution. | Qty | |
| 2004/5 Pouilly-Fume 'Les Griottes', Pascal Jolivet | £19.90 | |
| From the village of Tracy sur Loire, this superb wine is well-rounded with a long and elegant finish. | Qty | |
| 2003 Sancerre Blanc Exception, Jolivet | £45.10 | |
| Melon, lime and pear aromas, rich mouthfeel with concentrated mnerality, and a long finish with excellent depth of fruit and vibrant acidity. | Qty | |
Rose
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| 2005/6 Rosé d'Anjou 'les Fontaines' Caves des Perrières | £5.70 | |
| Medium-sweet, coral pink wine, from Anjou region of the Loire Valley. Delicious summer wine made from the Grolleau grape with some Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d'Aunis, Gamay and Malbec. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sancerre Rosé la Noue, Riffault | £11.90 | |
| The Riffault family uses traditional vinification methods with modern, progressive vinification. Made from 100% Pinot Noir macerated on the skins briefly prior to fermentation to give a beautiful pink hue. It has delicate aromas of fresh raspberries and blackcurrant leaf. The palate is fine, with elegant soft red summer fruits - ideal for summer drinking. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sancerre Rosé, Hubert Brochard | £11.90 | |
| Made from 100% Pinot Noir macerated on the skins briefly prior to fermentation to give a beautiful pink hue. It has delicate aromas of fresh raspberries and blackcurrant leaf. The palate is fine, with elegant soft red summer fruits - ideal for summer drinking. | Qty | |
