EXPERIENCE SOUTH WEST FRANCE WINES
CONTENTS
Experience South West France Wines
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The Wine Gang Selection
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Experience South West France Wines at the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest
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Getting to grips with South West France Wines
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Fresh dry whites
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RosĂŠs
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Fruity reds
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Full-bodied reds
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Sweets
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Index
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EXPERIENCE SOUTH WEST FRANCE WINES
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atural, rich, original, unique – here are just a few words to describe the personalities of South West French wines. This region of France offers a host of zesty, fresh whites, lively rosés and rich, fruity reds of distinct character, along with luxuriant sweets. It is a region which embraces many styles of authentic “terroir” wines.
Denominations showcased at the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest:
South West France Wines facts and figures:
• PDO Cahors
• 28 denominations including: - 16 PDOs (AOC) - 12 PGIs (Vins de Pays) • Overall size: 30,000 ha • Overall exports: 10%-20%, except Côtes de Gascogne:75% • Overall average production: 2.9 million hl
• PDO Côtes du Brulhois • PGI Côtes de Gascogne • PGI Côtes du Lot • PGI Côtes du Tarn • PDO Fronton
• 5,000 wine makers • Sales potential of 400 million bottles • Production 2011: - Total 3 million hl produce incl: - 22% PDO - 52% PGI - 26% without GI. - Whites 53% - Reds 37,6% - Rosés 9,4%
• PDO Gaillac • PDO Irouléguy • PDO Jurançon • PDO Madiran • PDO Marcillac • PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh • PDO Saint Mont
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THE WINE GANG SELECTION
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his year, the Interprofession des Vins du Sud Ouest (IVSO) has renewed its successful exclusive partnership in the UK with The Wine Gang to help UK professionals and consumers discover and experience the rich and unique range of wines from the region. The Wine Gang is five of the UK’s most respected wine journalists, and ambassadors of South West France Wines.
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n March this year The Wine Gang spent two days tasting more than 200 wines to select their favourite South West France wines. The Gang selected 91 wines from across the range of denominations from the region, which represent the wines that they feel best demonstrate the quality and diversity of this winerich region. We hope you enjoy them too!
The Wine Gang has been delighted to work with South West France wines over the past two years. Our working relationship has given us a terrific opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known appellations, and to witness first-hand the changes and improvements in the South West wine scene. Most importantly, it has been a pleasure to communicate our excitement about the indigenous grapes and diversity of wine styles to our readers and to the British wine trade through our publications and events.The Wine Gang feels the South West is one of France’s most exciting wine regions. Its wines have huge potential to satisfy modern British wine drinkers as wines of personality and great quality, based on tradition but with flavours and styles to suit contemporary tastes. Tom Cannavan on behalf of The Wine Gang
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Tom Cannavan has published wine-pages.com since 1995. He is also
a successful journalist, TV broadcaster and wine judge, writing for titles including World of Fine Wine and Decanter. He has written for The Independent and Sunday Times, and presents a weekly wine slot on Scottish Television.
Jane Parkinson
is a highly experienced wine journalist who won the Chairman’s Award at the 2009 Louis Roederer International Awards. She judges at international wine competitions and for the last two years has been Chair of judges for the Rising Stars Trophy. Jane has worked at Wine International, Wine & Spirit and as Deputy Editor of The Drinks Business.
Anthony Rose is the wine correspondent of The Independent. He also teaches at Leiths School of Food & Wine. As a competition judge, Anthony has tasted his way through Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, California, Japan and France. In the UK, he chairs a panel for the Decanter World Wine Awards, gives wine talks and contributes to the World of Fine Wine, Wine Report and the Oxford Companion to Wine.
Joanna Simon is the wine & food editor at House & Garden magazine. She is a panel chair for the International Wine Challenge and other leading competitions and is the author of several books including Discovering Wine, Wine An Introduction and Wine With Food. She presented BBC Radio 4’s series The Bottle Uncorked. She has a second home in South West France.
David Williams
is wine correspondent at The Observer and deputy editor of The World of Fine Wine. David has been writing about wine for more than 10 years, and began his career as a staff writer on Harpers, before becoming editor of Wine & Spirit. His freelance work appears in many publications including Harpers Wine & Spirit, Restaurant Magazine, Imbibe, Destination France and Meininger’s Wine Business International. He is also an editor on the new wine reference book, The Wine Opus.
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EXPERIENCE SOUTH WEST FRANCE WINES AT THE MAISON DES VINS DU SUD-OUEST
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elcome to the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest. This area is dedicated completely to the enjoyment and discovery of wonderful wines from the South West of France. The South West region has many different varieties and styles of wines to offer, so we thought it was appropriate to bring them all together at Comptoir Gascon, itself a proponent of South West France’s warmth and welcome!
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very week, you will be able to sample different wines from the South West France, for free, when having lunch at Comptoir Gascon. This will give you the opportunity to taste the many gems South West France has to offer. So do not hesitate to come back to enjoy, experience and learn about wines from both well-known and more undiscovered winemakers from across South West France!
The wines which are on display at the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest have been carefully selected by The Wine Gang.
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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH SOUTH WEST FRANCE WINES To help you navigate this brochure and through South West France wines, we thought it might be useful to fill you in on a few terms.
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Denomination / Appellation These terms are used to describe the geographical area which has achieved the PDO or PGI status. There are many in the South West France region that you will get a chance to experience at The Maison des Vins with The South West France Wines Selection by The Wine Gang.
Grape Varieties The South West France region is the home of international as well as traditional and indigenous grape varieties. The main grape varieties in the South West France are: Reds : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Duras, Fer, Malbec, Merlot, Négrette, Tannat Whites : Arrufiac, Baroque, Courbu, Gros and Petit Manseng , Len de l’El, Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon 9
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PDO Gaillac CHÂTEAU DE LACROUX
Cuvée Cuvée Madeleine Prestige
Cuvée Vigne du Baronnet
Vintage 2010
Vintage 2010
Alcohol 13%
Alcohol 12%
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Grapes 50% Mauzac, 30% Loin de L’Œil, 20% Sauvignon
Tasting Notes Creamy, oak influence with good depth of flavour and acidity, apple fruit and good weight in a wine with personality.
Tasting Notes Delicate tropical fruit aromas, lovely slightly lifted flowerpetal taste with tropical fruit on the rounded, slightly oily palate, but with a kick of zesty acidity. Complex, characterful and balanced.
RRP £13.60
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Contact Domaine d’En Ségur +33 (0) 5 63 58 09 45 ensegur@wanadoo.fr
Contact Château de Lacroux +33 (0) 5 63 56 88 88 lacroux@chateaudelacroux,com
UK distributor The Sampler 02 072 255 091 sebastien@thesampler.co.uk
UK distributor Donald Cassel 07 702 780 804 doncassell@hotmail.com
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Cuvée La Vigne de l’Oubli
Cuvée Loin de L’œil
Vintage 2010
Vintage 2009
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Grapes 45% Sauvignon, 35% Mauzac, 20% Muscadelle
Grapes 100% Loin de L’Œil Tasting Notes Zesty refreshing sour grapefruit and herbs, good concentration, with an attractively bitter twist.
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Tasting Notes Very well made,well-integrated creamy, slightly nutty oak with a refreshing dry, citrus finish. Chewy, textured and rich, and with a long finish.
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Contact Domaine d’Escausses +33 (0)5 63 56 80 52 jean-marc.balaran@wanadoo.fr
Contact Vinovalie +33 (0) 5 62 79 97 44 yacy.de.ferran@vinovalie.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Thierry’s Wine Services 01 794 329 174 mdickinson@thierrys.co.uk
UK retailer Les Caves de Pyrène
UK retailer Cavendish Wines
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PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DU TARIQUET
PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE GRACHIES
Cuvée Classic
Cuvée -
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 11.5%
Alcohol 11.5%
Grapes 45% Ugni blanc, 35% Colombard, 10% Sauvignon, 10% Gros Manseng
Grapes 59% Colombard, 18% Ugni Blanc, 16% Gros Manseng, 7% Sauvignon
Tasting Notes Clean, fresh, citrus and grapefruit, with a clean palate, a bit of orchard fruit, light and zesty sipping stuff.
Tasting Notes More punchy, herbaceous and gooseberry character, pear drop. Apple and pear on the palate, the herby undertone, some sweet residual sugar and a pleasing commercial style.
RRP £5.99
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Contact Domaine du Tariquet +33 (0) 5 62 09 87 82 contact@tariquet.com
Contact Domaine de Grachies +33 (0)5 62 08 55 28 contact@vignoblesfontan.com
UK distributor France Domaines Ltd 02 073 161 849 france.domaines@btconnect.com
UK distributor Nethergate Wines 01 284 852 110 orders@nethergatewines.com
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PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE MAUBET
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Cuvée Harmonie de Gascogne
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 11.5%
Alcohol 12%
Grapes 59% Colombard, 18% Ugni Blanc, 16% Gros Manseng, 7% Sauvignon
Grapes 20% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon, 20% Colombard, 20% Ugni Blanc, Gros et Petit Manseng, Folle Blanche
Tasting Notes Elderflower, green herbs, a touch of gooseberry, attractive nose. Juicy, a little drier, with nice fresh acidity that counterbalances the sweetness in an authentic South West style.
Tasting Notes More subtle, restrained, aromatics, seeds and herbs, a little grassiness. A touch dilute perhaps, but the juiciness of the apple fruit set against decent acidity.
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Contact Domaine de Maubet +33 (0) 5 62 08 55 28 contact@vignoblesfontan.com
Contact Domaine de Pellehaut +33 (0) 5 62 29 48 79 contact@pellehaut.com
UK distributor The Oxford Wine Compagny Ltd 01 865 301 144 orders@oxfordwine.co.uk
UK distributor Maison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 454 maisonsicheluk@tlclaridge.co.uk UK retailer CA Rookes Wine Merchants, EH Booth & Co, Hercules Wine Warehouse, HT White, Liquid Pleasure Ltd,The Secret Cellar, Wadworth,WM Morton, Define Food & Wine Ltd Personal notes
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PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE BORDES
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Cuvée Colombard Ugni Blanc
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 12%
Alcohol 11.5%
Grapes 60% Colombard, 20% Gros Manseng, 20% Ugni Blanc
Grapes 80% Colombard, 20% Sauvignon
Tasting Notes Herby and grassy, a little sesame seed and some creamy lees character. Real fruit sweetness on the palate, ripe, the intense fruit sweetness of the finish set against racy acidity. Plenty of character here.
Tasting Notes Fine, Sauvignon-like nose with minerality and a hint of smokiness, gooseberry and a pungent and attractive wine, the palate dry, refreshing, the touch of residual sugar set against plenty of acidity into the natural, balanced finish.
RRP £6.66
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Contact Domaine de Bordes +33 (0) 5 53 65 62 17 o.bonnet@excellencesowines.com
Contact Domaine Uby +33 (0) 5 62 09 51 93 contact@domaine-uby.com
UK distributor CA Rookes 01 789 297 778 john@carookes.co.uk UK retailer CA Rookes Personal notes
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Cuvée Domus Colombard Sauvignon
Cuvée Cuvée Marine
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 11.5%
Alcohol 11,5%
Grapes 60% Colombard, 40% Sauvignon
Grapes 60% Colombard, 20% Sauvignon, 20% Gros Manseng
Tasting Notes Pungent herbaceous (asparagus) off-dry, refreshing, good concentration, crisp.Very fresh and lively in a modern but authentic style.
Tasting Notes Gentle soft peach and pear fruit, light bodied, a touch of honeysuckle, peachy fruit. Pretty, with a long finish.
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Contact Domaine Uby +33 (0) 5 62 09 51 93 contact@domaine-uby.com
Contact Domaine de Ménard +33 (0) 5 62 29 13 33 contact@domainedemenard,com
UK distributor Carte Blanche 01 256 771 080 info@carteblanchewines.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 vanessa@lescaves.co.uk UK retailer Les Caves de Pyrène
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PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE PERRÉOU
PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE JOY
Cuvée L’Émotion Sauvignon
Cuvée L’Idylle
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 11.5%
Alcohol 13%
Grapes 80% Sauvignon, 20% Gros Manseng
Grapes 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Gros Manseng
Tasting Notes Attractive elderflower cordial nose, generous fruity palate, touch of sweetness, round in the mouth.
Tasting Notes Floral, elderflower, nettley, gentle, nice zesty acidity, touch of minerality.
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Contact Domaine de Perréou +33 (0) 5 620 893 09 jean-pierre.montelieu@orange.fr
Contact SARL Joy Selection +33 (0) 5 62 09 04 06 joy-selection@domaine-joy.com
UK distributor Best of Wines Ltd 02 085 795 001 douglas@bestofwines.co.uk
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PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DES CASSAGNOLES
Cuvée Gros Manseng Sauvignon
Cuvée Gros Manseng Sélection
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 12.5%
Alcohol 13.5%
Grapes 50% Gros Manseng, 50% Sauvignon
Grapes 100% Gros Manseng Tasting Notes Very pungent primrose notes, lemons, zesty acidity. Lots of character here with its fresh fruit, grapefruit acidity and refreshing finish.
Tasting Notes Fragrant lemon and lime, slight herbaceous hint, touch of herbal complexity, nice citrus acidity.
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Contact Vignobles Brumont +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 67 contact@brumont.fr
Contact Domaine des Cassagnoles +33 (0) 5 62 28 40 57 laure.domainedescassagnoles@cerfrance.fr
UK distributor Thorman Hunt 02 077 356 511 sales@thormanhunt.co.uk
UK distributor Christopher Piper Wines Ltd 01 404 814 139 john@christopherpiperwines.co.uk
UK retailer Totnes Wine CO, Fulham Wine Room, Quaff Fine Wine, Corks of Cotham, Reid Wines, Harrogate Fine Wine Personal notes
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Cuvée Ampélomeryx
Cuvée -
Vintage 2010
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 13%
Alcohol 11.5%
Grapes 1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Petit and Gros Manseng, 1/3 Sauvignon
Grapes 70% Colombard, 30% Chardonnay Tasting Notes Honeyed character to the orchard fruit. Vibrant fruit, quite rich, lifted acidity, very good, long but refreshing and dry finish.
Tasting Notes Smoky oak-infused grapefruit flavours and aromas, good depth and concentration, sweet and sour interplay. Complex and original take on the Gascony style.
RRP £10.49
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Contact Domaine de Pellehaut +33 (0) 5 62 29 48 79 contact@pellehaut.com
Contact Producteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
UK distributor Maison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 454 maisonsicheluk@tlclaridge.co.uk UK retailer DA Worth Construction Ltd, EH Booth & Co, JC & RH Palmer Ltd, Liquid Pleasure Ltd Personal notes
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Vintage 2011
Vintage 2010
Alcohol 13%
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Grapes Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, Arrufiac
Grapes 60% Gros Manseng, 40% Petit Courbu/Arrufiac
Tasting Notes Fresh, breezy, lightly salty note with apple fruit and plenty of citrus. Juicy, fresh, really crisp apple acidity and fruit, grapefruity finish. Lovely, crisp stuff, packed with personality.
Tasting Notes Good apple fruit and plenty of citrus, mountainstream freshness, with lively, refreshing character and a really nice tart apple bite. Delicious.
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Contact Vignoble de Gascogne +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
Contact Producteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
UK distributor Marks & Spencer 02 087 183 405 Yves.Fourcade@marks-and-spencer.com
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Grapes 70% Gros Manseng, 20% Arrufiac, 10% Petit Courbu
Grapes 70% Gros Manseng, 20% Petit Manseng, 10% Petit Courbu
Tasting Notes Tiny bit of vanilla, peachy, quince and citrus bite, again lots of crunchy apple. High acidity – very appley and fresh - a food friendly and a little different with its grippy, quite serious style.
Tasting Notes More honey, more apricot and mango, quite intense aromatics. Lots of orange, peach, candied peel and plenty of ripe tropical fruit. This is dry however, and rich, fresh and long, with tang, weight, tons of flavour and a bold personality.
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Contact Producteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
Contact Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
UK distributor Waitrose 01 344 424 680
UK distributor Adnams 01 502 727 222 alastair.marshall@adnams.co.uk
UK retailer Waitrose
Coe Vintners 02 085 5514 966 junior@coevintners.com The Merchant Vintners 01 482 329 443 info@merchantvintners.co.uk
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Vintage 2011
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Alcohol 14%
Grapes 70% Gros Manseng, 20% Petit Manseng, 10% Petit Courbu
Grapes 75% Gros Manseng, 25% Petit Manseng Tasting Notes Juicy apple and pear and has touches of floral character and plenty of fruit, onto the palate it is spicy and dry with lovely, food-friendly grip and acid freshness, beautiful refinement here too.
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Tasting Notes Grippy, fresh pear, spice and apple fruit. Packed with personality, a touch of vanilla and cream, long and powerful.
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Contact Cave d’Irouléguy +33 (0) 5 59 37 41 33 contact@cave-irouleguy.com
Contact Cave d’Irouléguy +33 (0) 5 59 37 41 33 contact@cave-irouleguy.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK retailer Slurp, Exel Wines, Les Caves de Pyrène
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Grapes 80% Gros Manseng, 10% Arrufiac, 10% Petit Courbu
Grapes 60% Gros Manseng, 20% Petit Manseng, 20% Arrufiac
Tasting Notes Apricots, olive oil, honey and nuts, lots of character. Lots of spice on the palate, but the weight and texture cut by nervosity. Very fine freshness and crunch to set against the weight, and creamy texture.
Tasting Notes Lots of zingy, smoky style, masses of peach and dry apricot aromas, against that sweet barrel component, fantastic blade of acidity that streaks through the palate, this is intense, incisive, long and braced by terrific acidity.
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Contact Domaine Capmartin +33 (0) 5 62 69 87 88 capmartinguy@yahoo.fr
Contact Château de Viella +33 (0) 5 62 69 75 81 contact@chateauviella.fr
UK distributor Enotria 02 089 614 411 info@enotria.co.uk
UK distributor Vinopic Wines - M. Lorenzo Innocenti 02 081 230 609 lorenzo@vinopic.com
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Grapes 40% Gros Manseng, 60% Petit Manseng
Grapes 100% Petit Courbu Tasting Notes Nutty, masses of charry and nutty oak, adding a layer of tropical fruit, seems a little less concentrated than some, but terrific flavour and freshness here and a great sense of natural charm.
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Tasting Notes Quite a rich nose, some honey to the almond, gooseberry character, a bit of gooseberry on the palate into a really fresh finish, long and streaking through with minerality.
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Contact Vignobles Brumont +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 67 contact@brumont.fr
UK distributor Accents et Terroirs +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 35 contact@accents-terroirs.com
UK distributor Thorman Hunt 02 077 356 511 sales@thormanhunt.co.uk UK retailer Highbury Vintners, Theatre of Wines
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Cuvée Vitatge Vielh Vintage 2008 Alcohol Grapes 60% Gros Manseng, 30% Petit Manseng, 10% Courbu Tasting Notes Deep coloured, slightly oxidative, salty minerality; great tension between richness and nervous acidity. Invigorating dry finish. Lots of character.
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PGI Côtes du Tarn DOMAINE D’EN SÉGUR
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Cuvée Le Rosé
Cuvée Java
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 12.5%
Alcohol 12%
Grapes 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc
Grapes Merlot, Cabernet, Tannat Tasting Notes Off-dry, red berry, redcurrant fruit leaf. Crisp, refreshing, clean - a pink with personality.
Tasting Notes Pale, pretty and fresh on the nose. Leafy, peachy and light on the mouth. A fresh summer sipper.
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Contact Domaine d’En Ségur +33 (0) 5 63 58 09 45 ensegur@wanadoo.fr
Contact Domaine Chiroulet +33 (0) 5 62 28 02 21 chiroulet@wanadoo.fr
UK distributor The Sampler 02 072 255 091 sebastien@thesampler.co.uk
UK distributor Marc Fine Wines 02 078 569 214 jmheurliere@marcfinewines.com
UK retailer The Sampler
Drinks of France 01 277 221 469 sales@drinksoffrance.co.uk Deliciously French 01 628 819 114 sales@deliciouslyfrench.co.uk
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Vintage 2011
Alcohol 13.5%
Alcohol 13%
Grapes 65% Négrette, 35% Cabernet Franc
Grapes 80% Négrette, 15% Gamay, 5% Syrah
Tasting Notes Pretty pink, subtle spicy cherry and raspberry and a bit of grip and tannin, just off-dry.
Tasting Notes Nicely textured, attractive, authentic vinosity, very good acidity, creamy strawberry fruit, crisp, dry, fresh finish.
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Contact Château Bellevue La Forêt +33 (0) 5 34 27 91 91 cblf@chateaubellevuelaforet.com
Contact Château Plaisance +33 (0) 5 61 84 97 41 château-plaisance@wanadoo,fr
UK distributor Lea & Sandeman 02 072 440 522 charles@leaandsandeman.co.uk
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 554 750 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK retailer Lea & Sandeman, Grapevine the Wine Service Company
UK retailer Carringtons, D. Byrne & Co, Green & Fortune, Caves de Pyrène, Buon Vino
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Cuvée La Saignée
Cuvée La Treille du Roy
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 13.5%
Alcohol 13%
Grapes 60% Négrette, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc
Grapes 50% Malbec, 50% Merlot Tasting Notes Red berry and peach, soft, spice good fresh acidity, vivacious. Dry, food-friendly, good length.
Tasting Notes Structured, savoury, spicy, meaty, red fruit. Quite rich and herbal. Characterful, robust mid-palate, but fresh, crisp finish.
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RRP £7.98
Contact Domaine Le Roc +33 (0) 5 61 82 93 90 leroc@cegetel.net
Contact Château Eugénie +33 (0) 5 65 30 73 51 couture@chateaueugenie.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 554 764 vanessa.woodfine@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Deliciously French 01 628 819 114 sales@deliciouslyfrench.co.uk UK retailer Deliciously French
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Vintage 2011
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 13%
Alcohol 12.5%
Grapes 100% Malbec
Grapes 90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes Easy-drinking, slightly candied fruits, slight sweetness undercut by citrus acidity.
Tasting Notes Dry, small red berry fruits, cranberry. Crisp and extremely fresh and vivacious with good streak of cranberry acidity.
RRP £7.99
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Contact SAS Georges Vigouroux +33 (0) 5 65 20 80 80 vigouroux@g-vigouroux.fr
Contact Cave d’Irouléguy +33 (0) 5 59 37 41 33 contact@cave-irouleguy.com
UK distributor Les Producteurs et Vignerons de France 01 313 424 601 cecile@vigneronsdefrance.co.uk
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK retailer Les Producteurs et Vignerons de France
UK retailer Les Caves de Pyrène
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Cuvée Cuvée Germain Prestige
Cuvée Lo Sang del Païs
Vintage 2009
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 14%
Alcohol 12.5%
Grapes 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 100% Fer Servadou Tasting Notes Bright fresh and leafy Cabernet Franc style, really fresh and supple, very typical and authentic Marcillac style.
Tasting Notes Sweet spice and chocolate, sweet black slightly jammy fruit, fresh and accessible but with decent grip and good balance.
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Contact Domaine d’En Ségur +33 (0) 5 63 58 09 45 ensegur@wanadoo.fr
Contact Domaine du Cros +33 (0) 5 65 72 77 77 pteulier@domaine-du-cros.com
UK distributor The Sampler 02 072 255 091 sebastien@thesampler.co.uk
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 455 068 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK retailer The Sampler
UK retailer Les Caves de Pyrène
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Cuvée Domus Tannat Merlot
Vintage 2009
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 13%
Alcohol 11.5%
Grapes 100% Fer Servadou
Grapes 60% Tannat, 40% Merlot
Tasting Notes Bright black fruit and spice - a terroir wine that is a classic of its style, with mineral/bloody depths and a herbal twang.
Tasting Notes Soft juicy, aromatic, slightly stewed fruit. Simple, slight rhubarb touch. Pleasantly approachable, reminding us of ginger biscuits.
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Contact Domaine du Cros +33 (0) 5 65 72 77 77 pteulier@domaine-du-cros.com
Contact Domaine Uby +33 (0) 5 62 09 51 93 contact@domaine-uby.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 455 068 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Carte Blanche 01 256 771 080 info@carteblanchewines.com
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Cuvée L’Original
Cuvée Les Marcottes
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 12.5%
Alcohol 13%
Grapes 60 % Tannat, 20 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 40% Tannat, 60% Merlot Tasting Notes Nice concentrated raspberry fruit, a touch of spice and herb and sinewy tannins showing some richness.
Tasting Notes Soft, fresh fruit, a barbecue red; juicy and approachable cherry and raspberry fruit with enough tannin to keep interest.
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Contact Producteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
Contact Domaine de Pellehaut +33 (0) 5 62 29 48 79 contact@pellehaut.com
UK retailer WineFantastic
UK distributor Maison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 454 maisonsicheluk@tlclaridge.co.uk UK retailer JC & RH Palmer Ltd - Bridport, The Secret Cellar, Hercules Wine Warehouse
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Vintage 2011
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 13%
Alcohol 12.5%
Grapes 50% Cabernet, 50% Ségalin
Grapes 55% Négrette, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Syrah
Tasting Notes Nicely fragrant, juicy black fruit, supple with a good spine of fruit and acidity. Well made and a naturally balanced wine.
Tasting Notes Creamy, smooth attractive nose with plenty of black fruit. Really plush (velours), creamy palate, with masses of crunchy, deep fruit and lovely persistence. Really refined tannins and acidity and a wine with spicy substance, fruit and some elegance.
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Contact Château Eugénie +33 (0) 5 65 30 73 51 couture@chateaueugenie.com
Contact Vinovalie +33 (0) 5 62 79 97 44 yacy.de.ferran@vinovalie.com
UK distributor Bertrand and Nicholas Wines 01628 525202 bmdprevost@gmail.com
UK distributor Thierry’s Wine services 01 794 329 174 mdickinson@thierrys.co.uk
UK retailer Bertrand and Nicholas Wines
UK retailer Majestic Wines
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Cuvée Classic
Cuvée Clin d’Œil
Vintage 2009
Vintage 2010
Alcohol 13.5%
Alcohol 14%
Grapes 50 % Négrette, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cot
Grapes 100% Négrette Tasting Notes Meaty, dense, slightly reduced quality, very savoury. On the palate the sweetness of the fruit comes through at the core – much more vibrant than the nose suggests – twist of bittersweet liquorice. Tannins a little prominent.
Tasting Notes Super modern style, minty and cassis ripe, lots of blackcurrant and lots of toasty oak, but nicely done. Juicy, crunchy tannins, good acidity and a really well-done, modern style wine that will win fans.
RRP £9
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Contact Château Bouissel +33 (0) 5 63 30 10 49 chateaubouissel@orange.fr
Contact Château Joliet +33 (0) 5 61 82 46 02 dejoliet@orange.fr
UK distributor Accents du Sud Ouest +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 35 contact@accents-sudouest.com
UK distributor Harlington wines 01 584 705 001 jerome@harlingtonwine.com
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Vintage 2009
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 13.5%
Alcohol 14.5%
Grapes 50% Négrette, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 100% Négrette Tasting Notes Deep, creamy, touch of clove, the fruit is slick and black. The palate has a creamy texture, nicely defined spicy oak, smooth fruit and a dark chocolate finish.
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Tasting Notes A little bit of reduction, but then spices and a quite fine black fruit come through. Quite a nice palate here, natural balance of acidity and tannins and good, precise fruit into the finish.
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RRP £14.99
Contact Château Bellevue La Forêt +33 (0) 5 34 27 91 91 cblf@chateaubellevuelaforet.com
Contact Château Bellevue La Forêt +33 (0) 5 34 27 91 91 cblf@chateaubellevuelaforet.com
UK distributor Lea & Sandeman 02 072 440 522 charles@leaandsandeman.co.uk
UK distributor Lea & Sandeman 02 072 440 522 charles@leaandsandeman.co.uk
UK retailer Lea & Sandeman, Grapevine the Wine Service Company
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Cuvée La Folle Noire d’Ambat
Cuvée Mons Aureolus
Vintage 2010
Vintage 2009
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Grapes 100% Négrette
Grapes 50 % Négrette, 25% Syrah 25% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes Fragrant, leafy, brightly aromatic with some vegetal notes, a touch of rhubarb. Seems to be an early picked, fresh style with a slightly sour aspect to the finish. Works very nicely on the palate, if not fully convincing.
Tasting Notes Vinous, lightly leafy and raspberry notes, a touch of wholemeal toast that is very attractive - sweet and savoury, lovely depth to the fruit,a touch of chocolaty richness, pepper and very nice texture. Wellbalanced, retaining plenty if freshness and personality.
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Contact Domaine Le Roc +33 (0) 5 61 82 93 90 leroc@cegetel.net
Contact Vignobles N. Gelis +33 (0) 6 03 61 26 80 export@expressions-terroir.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 554 764 vanessa.woodfine@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor York Wines 01 347 878 716 stuart@yorkwines.co.uk
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Cuvée Optimum
Cuvée Renaissance
Vintage 2009
Vintage 2008
Alcohol 14%
Alcohol 13%
Grapes 45% Négrette, 40% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 40% Négrette, 40% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes More liquorice and cherry here, an almost kirsch-like brightness. A modern style, with juicy, sweet fruit, the slightly higher tannins and acidity does dry the finish a little.
Tasting Notes Beetrooty, savoury nose but plenty of creamy berry fruit. On the palate well balanced and quite grippy tannins, but fresh and spicy with quite a long finish.
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Contact Château Bellevue La Forêt +33 (0) 5 34 27 91 91 cblf@chateaubellevuelaforet.com
Contact SCEA Domaine de Cransac +33 (0) 5 62 79 34 30 p.masson@chateaucransac.com
UK distributor Lea & Sandeman 02 072 440 522 charles@leaandsandeman.co.uk
UK retailer In contact with Fine Wines Company
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Cuvée Cuvée des Drilles
Cuvée Vigne du Castellan
Vintage 2011
Vintage 2009
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Grapes 50% Duras, 30% Braucol, 20% Gamay
Grapes 40% Braucol, 30% Duras, 15% Syrah, 15% Merlot
Tasting Notes Vivaciously aromatic.Leafy, lifted, clove and spice, with plenty of blackcurrant and cream, little kirsch-like glimpses. Abundantly fruity palate too, loaded with fruit and creamy texture, but lovely tannin and acid balance. It is modern but authentic, the spice and pepper long into the finish.
Tasting Notes Tight, vinous nose, plenty of berry fruits, a touch of beetrooty quality. Good palate, a bit fresh, pure red and black fruit and nicely judged tannins and acidity: a medium-bodied, food-friendly style with a subtle but attractive personality.
RRP £9.99
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Contact Domaine d’Escausses +33 (0) 5 63 56 80 52 jean-marc.balaran@wanadoo.fr
Contact Château de Lacroux +33 (0) 5 63 56 88 88 lacroux@chateaudelacroux,com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Donald Cassel 07 702 780 804 doncassell@hotmail.com
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Cuvée Les Gentilles Pierres
Cuvée L’Âme
Vintage 2006
Vintage 2008
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Grapes 25% Braucol, 25 % Syrah, 20% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 70% Duras, 30% Braucol Tasting Notes Initially a little vegetal and earthy, then some bright red fruit comes through.The palate has a juiciness, a peppery and spicy quality, all quite tight and focused.Arguably lacks a bit of complexity, but juicy peppery stuff.
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Tasting Notes Deeper, more meaty black fruits; lots of blackcurrant and plum and quite creamy. A wisp of tobacco smoke. The palate has density, lots of grainy tannin and there’s a figgy depth to the fruit. The oak quality is good, adding creamy notes, and wellbalanced acidity. Long, savoury.
RRP £8.75
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Contact Domaine de Pialentou +33 (0) 5 63 57 17 99 domaine.pialentou@wanadoo.fr
Contact Domaine Rotier +33 (0) 5 63 41 75 14 rotier.marre@domaine-rotier.com
UK distributor The Wine Society 01 438 761 183 orfordm@thewinesociety.com
UK distributor Accents et Terroirs +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 35 p.chollet@accents-terroirs.com
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Vintage 2007
Alcohol 13.5%
Alcohol 14%
Grapes 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Tannat, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 1/3 Tannat, 1/3 Merlot, 1/3 Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Meaty, dense, vinous wine with some green pepper character that adds an edge of interest and a minty intensity comes through. Big, rounded palate, lots of weight and texture, lots of fruit and a balanced tannins and acids, with spice and pepper. Not hugely sophisticated, but really delivers a nice mouthful of deep and spicy red.
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Tasting Notes A little gamy note here, a little rustic, but some good raspberry fruit too. Good red fruits on the palate, well integrated tannins and acidity and a very wellmade, medium-bodied and authentic wine.
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Contact Vignerons du Brulhois +33 (0) 5 63 39 91 92 imignot@vigneronsdubrulhois.com
UK distributor The Vin Man 01 805 623 318 wendy@thevinmanlimited.co.uk
UK distributor Seabright & Seabright 08 448 797 578 info@seabrightandseabright.co.uk
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Vintage 2009
Vintage 2008
Alcohol 14.5%
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Grapes 80% Tannat, 10% Pinenc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 70% Tannat, 15% Pinenc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes Quite meaty, vinous, quite peppery nose, dark and attractively brooding. Quite chewy tannins, big, rustic palate with spice and plenty of oak, some savoury, meaty character here for eating with robust foods.
Tasting Notes Concentrated, deep nose, with a touch of tar and chariness, but a cassis fruit too and a little smokiness, the palate showing lots of attractive juicy fruit, the tannins and alcohol perhaps a little dominant in the finish. Good length, and with that nice smokiness.
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Contact Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
Contact Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 d.caillard@plaimont.fr
UK distributor The Wine Society 01 438 741 177 orfordM@thewinesociety.com
UK distributor Coe Vintners 02 085 514 966 junior@coevintners.com
UK retailer The Wine Society
The Merchant Vintners 01 482 329 443 info@merchantvintners.co.uk UK retailer Coe Vintners, The Merchant Vintners
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Grapes 50% Tannat, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 85% Malbec, 15% Merlot Tasting Notes Loads of oak here, vanilla and beeswax and cedar over dark, concentrated fruit. The palate is dark and grippy too, lots of impressive, chewy density - not a particularly expressive wine - but impressive in its concentration. Some real intensity and sweetness to the fruit.
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Tasting Notes Attractive, fresh, rose-hip, cherry – quite leafy but attractively bright. Very punchy, vibrant palate, lots of forward fruit, some chocolate to the tannins and well balanced. A spicy, firm finish but an open and inviting wine.
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Contact Château Les Bouysses +33 (0) 5 62 79 97 44 yacy.de.ferran@vinovalie.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 sales@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Thierry’s Wine Services 01 794 329 174 mdickinson@thierrys.co.uk
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Cuvée Cuvée Particulière
Vintage 2009
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 14%
Alcohol 14%
Grapes 100% Malbec
Grapes 90% Malbec, 10% Tannat
Tasting Notes Cedary, classic nose of concentrated black fruit and a touch of lifted floral character coming through. A touch of game, but beautifully integrated into the whole picture. Crunch of blackcurrant fruit on the palate, the tannins are big and meaty, but such a lovely structure in a wine that is classic yet modern, with concentration, spice from quality oak and a very long finish.
Tasting Notes Mushroomy, truffly aspect to this wine, with some cedar and spice, modest fruit. On the palate it’s spicy and savoury, and it lacks a little of the concentration of the best here, lighter on the palate.
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Contact Clos Triguedina +33 (0) 5 65 21 30 81 direction-export@jlbaldes.com
Contact Château Lamartine +33 (0) 6 03 61 26 80 export@expressions-terroir.com
UK distributor Les Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 shop@lescaves.co.uk
UK distributor Big Red Wine Company 01 638 510 803 sales@bigredwine.co.uk
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Alcohol 14%
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Grapes 85% Malbec 15% Merlot
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Tasting Notes Big, polished wood and meaty nose, but really nice, dark fruit and a hint of expressive Malbec lift. The palate has a huge impact again, liquoriceedged tannins and depth of creamy fruit, big but fine grained tannins and retains its freshness through the meaty, savoury depth.
Tasting Notes Slight leathery/gamey edge to the ripe black fruit and juicy raspberry. Oak spice, supple texture with a bit of grip and structure.
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Contact Domaine Capmartin +33 (0) 5 62 69 87 88 capmartinguy@yahoo.fr
UK distributor Les Producteurs et Vignerons de France 01 273 424 601 cecile@vigneronsdefrance.co.uk
UK distributor Enotria 02 089 614 411 info@enotria.co.uk
UK retailer Les producteurs et vignerons de France
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Cuvée Vieux Ceps
Vintage 2009
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 13,5%
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Grapes 80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes 50% Tannat, 50% Merlot Tasting Notes Medium-bodied, approachable, slightly evolved style. Sweet, possibly American oak and red fruit. There is freshness here too, though. Attractive.
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Tasting Notes Vivid, vibrant, rich colour. Quite modern in style with a slight animal hint to the nose, lots of black fruit, great freshness, sinewy tannins, plus minerally quality.
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Contact Domaine Capmartin +33 (0) 5 62 69 87 88 capmartinguy@yahoo.fr
Contact Château Barréjat +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 92 deniscapmartin@laposte.net
UK distributor Enotria 02 089 614 411 info@enotria.co.uk
UK distributor Stone, Vine & Son 01 962 712 351 www.stonevine.co.uk
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Vintage 2007
Vintage 2009
Alcohol 13.5%
Alcohol 14%
Grapes 75% Tannat, 25% Cabernet Franc
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Tasting Notes Lots of concentrated chocolatey black fruit flavour, melt-in-the-mouth tannins. Authentic and classic in style and a pleasure to drink, very refined in concentration and texture.
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Tasting Notes Still in the first flush of youth with exuberant pure red and blackberry fruit, really wellhandled oak, great balance, concentrated. Real wine.
Tasting Notes Very ripe, very dense in colour and fruit, very powerful, concentrated black fruit. Intense and still youthful, great potential.
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UK distributor Barton Brownsdon & Sadler Ltd 01 273 841 111 info@bbswine.com
UK distributor Club Gascon 02 077 960 600 vl@clubgascon.com
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Tasting Notes Fragrant, elegant, lifted raspberry fruit, the tannins are grainy, fine and well-managed. A supple, fine and very well balanced wine. Elegant Madiran.
Tasting Notes Quite glossy and swish, modern and international in style with lots of ripe black fruit and liquorice spice, and sweet chocolate oak but still with Madiran authenticity, freshness and structure.
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Tasting Notes Juicy, approachable, mediumbodied, ripe black and red fruit and good freshness.
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Tasting Notes Evolved colour, evolved flavour of liquorice, leather alongside sweet fruit and a hint of leafiness. Rich attack but slightly blunt and abrupt on the finish.
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Vintage 2011
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Alcohol 11.5%
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Grapes 70% Gros Manseng, 30% Chardonnay
Grapes 100 % Gros Manseng Tasting Notes Simple, light, clean. Very fresh sweet yellow grapefruit. Zesty.
Tasting Notes Off-dry, tropical fruit, with a zesty mandarin orange kick. Attractively refreshing, slightly sour finish.
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UK distributor Maison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 454 maisonsicheluk@tlclaridge.co.uk
UK distributor Liberty Wines 02 077 205 350 customerservices@libertywines.co.uk
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Tasting Notes Candied lemon, supple texture, fresh, sherbet finish. Light, attractive.
Tasting Notes Honey and cream, lots of vanilla, on the palate quite sweet and juicy – quince and apple, tangy and good acidity to the sweetness.
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Tasting Notes Mealy, straw-like notes with vanilla, guava, orange and lemon glycerine notes. Quite full on the palate, moderate sweetness, the honeyed weight is good, candied orange and spice. Quite long and well-balanced.
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Tasting Notes Refined, minty aromas, a touch of toffee and orange fruit. Lemon and glycerine onto the palate, candied pineapple and mango, long with lovely fresh acidity. Long, with delightfully fresh personality.
Tasting Notes Rich, honeyed, botrytis nose. A touch of barely sugar and lemon confit, lots of dried apricot. Honey and that candied mango and papaya flavour, long and rich, with very good balance into a long finish.
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Domaine Chiroulet Domaine Chiroulet, Java, 2011, rosé Domaine de Bordes Domaine de Bordes, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine de Grachies Domaine de Grachies, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine de Maubet Domaine de Maubet, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine de Ménard Domaine de Ménard, Cuvée Marine, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine de Pellehaut Domaine de Pellehaut, Ampélomeryx, 2010, fresh dry white Domaine de Pellehaut, Harmonie de Gascogne, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine de Pellehaut, Les Marcottes, 2009, fruity red Domaine de Pellehaut, L’Été Gascon, 2011, sweet white Domaine de Perréou Domaine de Perréou, L’Émotion Sauvignon, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine du Tariquet, Dernières Grives, 2010, sweet white Domaine des Cassagnoles Domaine des Cassagnoles, Gros Manseng Sélection, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine du Tariquet Domaine du Tariquet, Classic, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine Saint-Lannes Domaine Saint-Lannes, Prélude d’hiver, 2009, sweet white Domaine Uby Domaine Uby, Colombard Ugni Blanc, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine Uby, Domus Colombard Sauvignon, 2011, fresh dry white Domaine Uby, Domus Tannat Merlot, 2011, fruity red
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Côtes du Lot
Château Eugénie Château Eugénie, La Treille du Roy , 2011, rosé Château Eugénie, La Treille du Roy , 2011, fruity red SAS Georges Vigouroux Pigmentum, Malbec, 2011, rosé
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Château Bellevue La Forêt Château Bellevue La Forêt, La Forêt Royale, 2011, rosé Château Bellevue la Forêt, 2009, fruity red Château Bellevue La Forêt, Ce Vin/Mavro, 2009, fruity red Château Bellevue La Forêt, Optimum, 2009, fruity red Château Bouissel Château Bouissel, Classic, 2009, fruity red Château Cransac Château Cransac, Renaissance, 2008, fruity red Château Joliet Château Joliet, Clin d’Œil, 2010, fruity red Château Jouaninel Château Jouaninel, 2009, fruity red Château Plaisance Château Plaisance, 2011, rosé Domaine Le Roc Domaine Le Roc, La Saignée, 2011, rosé Domaine Le Roc, La Folle Noire d’Ambat, 2010, fruity red Vignobles N. Gelis Château Montauriol, Mons Aureolus, 2009, fruity red
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Gaillac
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Cave d’Irouléguy Andere d’Ansa, 2011, fresh dry white Xuri, 2011, fresh dry white Argi d’Ansa, 2011, rosé Omenaldi, 2009, full-bodied red
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Clos Lapeyre Clos Lapeyre, Vitatge Vielh, 2008, fresh dry white
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Jurançon Madiran
Cave de Crouseilles Château de Crouseilles, 2008, full-bodied red Prénium de Crouseilles, 2008, full-bodied red Château Aydie Château Aydie, 2009, full-bodied red Château Barréjat Château Barréjat, Vieux Ceps, 2009, full-bodied red Clos Basté Clos Basté, L’Esprit de Basté, 2007, full-bodied red Clos Basté, 2009, full-bodied red Domaine Berthoumieu Domaine Berthoumieu, Charles de Batz, 2009, full-bodied red Domaine Capmartin Domaine Capmartin, L’Instant, 2009, full-bodied red Domaine Capmartin, Vieilles Vignes, 2009, full-bodied red Domaine Damiens Domaine Damiens, St Jean, 2009, full-bodied red Domaine Labranche Laffont Domaine Labranche Laffont, Vieilles Vignes, 2009, full-bodied red Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux Château Arricau-Bordes, 2009, full-bodied red Producteurs Plaimont Plénitude, 2008, full-bodied red Plénitude, 2001, full-bodied red Vignobles Brumont Château Bouscassé, Vieilles Vignes, 2006, full-bodied red
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Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux Le Faîte, 2009, fresh dry white L’Empreinte de Saint Mont, 2009, full-bodied red Le Faîte, 2008, full-bodied red Producteurs Plaimont Béret noir, 2010, fresh dry white Le Passé Authentique, 2010, fresh dry white Vignoble de Gascogne Saint Mont Marks & Spencer, 2011, fresh dry white
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