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WED 11TH SEP

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Welcome to the first wine tasting of Bordeaux Wine Month! Discover the diversity of Bordeaux and try some newer wines! We’ll be discussing the new changes and sustainable practices happening in this historic wine region, and hear about James’ recent trip!

Hubert de Boüard, Sémillon

Medium greenish yellow. On the nose, delicate aromas of yellow pear, meadow herbs and blossom honey with some candied orange zest. The palate has discreet acidity, notes of green apple and a hint of guava on the finish.

Sémillon - 12.5% - £18.99 (now £17.09)

Clairet de Bordeaux, Château Grand Tuillac

Clairet is a deep-coloured rosé, or light red, with tannin and structure. This example is 100% Merlot which is fermented on skins for 12 hours. The wine is fresh and fruity, with sour red fruit and a vegetal note.

Merlot - 14% - £12.99 (now £11.69)

Château Joanin Bécot, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, this is a tangy and juicy red with orange-peel, dark-cherry and currant aromas and flavors. Expressive blackberry, black plum fruit and minty notes add lift and complexity.

Cabernet Franc, Merlot - 14% - £26.99 (now £24.29)

Cerons, Domaine du Salut

Aromas of candied and roasted fruit and notes of citrus and tropical fruits. A palate that is voluptuous and full-bodied with a dynamic finish. This sweet white wine has a minimum aging of 18 months in concrete.

Sémillon - 12.5% - £22.99 (now £20.69)

THU 19TH SEP

bordeaux, or not bordeaux

WINETASTING

Welcome to our blind Bordeaux tasting! We’ll taste two pairs of wines with the same grapes, and see if you can tell which hail from sunny Bordeaux We’ll be talking about the most common preconceptions of Bordeaux Wine, the newly permitted grapes and traditional styles!

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WINE 1

Aromas?

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Bordeaux, Or Not Bordeaux?

WINE 2

Aromas?

Palate?

Price?

Bordeaux, Or Not Bordeaux?

WINE 3

Aromas?

Palate?

Price?

Bordeaux, Or Not Bordeaux?

WINE 4

Aromas?

Palate?

Price?

Bordeaux, Or Not Bordeaux?

bordeaux, or not bordeaux

Welcome to our blind Bordeaux tasting! We’ll taste two pairs of wines with the same grapes, and see if you can tell which hail from sunny Bordeaux We’ll be talking about the most common preconceptions of Bordeaux Wine, the newly permitted grapes and traditional styles!

Clos de Lunes Lune D’Argent, 2018

Intense, complex aromas of exotic white fruits and citrus, with floral notes of linden and acacia. Rich, intensely fruity palate. Lemony freshness of Sauvignon paired with the exotic sweetness of Semillon. Minerals and salinity on the finish.

Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon - 13% - £19.99 (now £17.99)

Vergelegen G.V.B. White, 2018

This wine is tight, focused and beautifully integrated. Fresh and vivid with herbal aromas (fynbos). The palate has flavours of grapefruit and ripe tropical notes. Fresh acidity, textured body, and a long, focused aftertaste.

Hubert de Boüard Cabernet Franc, 2018

For those looking to experience a 100% Cabernet Franc wine from Bordeaux, search no further. This well priced, mediumbodied, forward, easy drinker offers plenty of ripe plums, flowers and a hint of peppery spice, with soft tannins.

Cabernet Franc - 13.5% - £16.99 (now £15.29)

Punto Final Reserva Cabernet Franc, 2020

Aromas of sweet spices, dried plum, lavender and sage, opening to some vanilla and chocolate notes. Great concentration and intensity, with ripe black fruit, smooth, round tannins, good acidity and a long, lingering finish.

Cabernet Franc - Mendoza, Argentina - 14.3% - £17.99

WED 25TH SEP

bordeaux in the ‘burgh

Journey back to the past with us as we discuss Bordeaux’s history with Edinburgh and how we began. Look behind the label, discuss the origins of ‘Claret’, and try some traditional Bordeaux styles as we celebrate our rich history with Bordeaux wines.

Cockburns of Leith Vintage Claret, 2020

This Bordeaux Supérieur wine has an elegant ruby colour and offers a complex, spicy nose with cherry aromas. Supple and balanced on the palate, it reveals subtle notes of liquorice and plum jam.

Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot - 14% - £12.99 (now £10.80)

Château Le Chay, Côtes de Blaye, 2015

Expressive and delicious aromas of ripe and toasted black fruits, cassis, spices and a herbal note. This wine fills the palate with its full body and woody accents, and is well supported by tannins.

Malbec, Merlot - 14% - £19.99 (now £17.99)

Ch Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 2018

Complex with a nose revealing blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry, and subtly, hazelnut or chocolate. The palate is smooth, the velvety tannins leave a creamy, elegant impression, the finish is fruity, persistent, tasty.

Cabernet Franc, Merlot - 14% - £29.99 (now £26.99)

Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes, 2013

Aromas of raisins and ripe fruits with some floral notes of honeysuckle. Expressive yet harmonius, the acidity cuts through the honeyed fruit Fresh, vibrant and balanced, with a full body and long finish.

Sauv Blanc, Sémillon - 13.5% - £21.99 (now £19.79)

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