The Grape House Brochure
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Contents
2010 Brochure
France Champagne Billecart-Salmon Champagne Doyard-Mahé Domaine Serge Laloue, Sancerre Domaine Antoine Simoneau, Touraine, Sparkling wines Domaine de la Petite Roche, Anjou Rosé Domaine de Charmoy, Chablis Domaine Fichet, Maçon Domaine Gry-Sablon, Beaujolais Domaine Follin Arbelet, Aloxe Corton Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet Domaine Jean Marc Boillot, Pommard Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Domaine Christian Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin Château Puynormond, Montagne Saint Emilion Château Grand Village, Bordeaux
Spain Bodega Viña Elena, Jumilla Bodega Muriel, Rioja Viña Alberdi, Rioja
New Zealand Paddy Borthwick, Wairarapa Seresin, Marlborough
South Africa Steenberg, Constantia Mulderbosch, Stellenbosch Seidelberg, Paarl
Organic & Biodynamic Wine Château Miraval, Côtes de Provence, France Wines by Price Rosé Wines Services Terms & Conditions
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About The Grape House Introduction by Katy Lavanant, Managing Director
Dear wine enthusiast, I am pleased to introduce you to the very first Grape House wine portfolio. I have personally tasted and chosen each and every wine that features in this brochure, spending hours researching winemakers from all over the world and securing wines that are often difficult to buy because of the fame of their producer. I have listed a variety of wines at all prices and, no, not just from France, my home country! Finding a good wine at a relatively moderate price is a true challenge these days. Did you know that the States of Jersey charge ÂŁ1.1231 duty per 75cl bottle of wine and how much would you say freight to Jersey costs ? Well, 50p per bottle is about right. This alone represents 30% of the cost of a ÂŁ5 bottle of wine. The current Euro exchange rate is still well below what it was only a couple of years ago, making wines from the Euro zone less affordable than in the past and of course we have seen the introduction of GST last year. Quality comes at a price of course, but I can assure you that all of the Grape House wine selection will give you value and pleasure for your money.
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I have been travelling across the vineyards for the last 18 years, which is how long I have been in the wine business. I lived and worked in Bordeaux for 2 years, this is actually where my wine career started, having studied wine, I got a job at Château Prieuré lichine in Margaux and on my days off, I was visiting other Châteaux and tasting their wines. I lived in Burgundy too and this is possibly the vineyard I am the most passionate about. The small villages of the Côtes de Beaune and the Côtes de Nuits are home to some of the worlds true iconic wine gems. Winemaking techniques have evolved a lot in the last decade resulting in an improvement in the quality of entry level wines. In the vines, attention to the soils is more important than ever, viticulturists are conscious of the damages made to the soils due to the extensive use of fertilizers and pesticides in the past and are now using alternative techniques, some even turning their Domaine to biodynamie and producing wines that are truly organic. Outside of Europe, I am finding more and more exceptional wines, I am highly enthusiastic about South Africa, which now ranks fourth in the UK wine market share. When South African wines first appeared in the UK, they were high volume, inexpensive wines, the country is now recognized as a producer of quality premium wines with distinct regional diversity. The explosion of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand resulted in the country responding by tripling the vineyard plantings in the last 10 years and Pinot Noir is now on the Sauvignon's heels, but boutique estates still produce stunning examples of both. The Grape House is part of The Boat House Group and adheres to the same philosophy. I hope you like the new list,
Katy
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France Champagne
Bordeaux
Billecart-Salmon
Château Puynormond
Doyard-Mahé
Château Grand Village
Loire
La Goulée
Serge Laloue
Sociando Mallet
Antoine Simoneau
Château Palmer
Domaine de la Petite Roche
Chablis Domaine de Charmoy
Château Lynch Bages Château Mouton Rotschild Château Petit Védrines
Maçon Domaine Fichet
Beaujolais Domaine Gry-Sablon
Bourgogne Domaine Follin Arbelet Domaine Leflaive Domaine Jean Marc Boillot Domaine Ramonet Domaine Christian Serafin
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The wine regions of France
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Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil sur Ay, Champagne
Winemaker - François Billecart History Billecart-Salmon is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to be owned by the original family and was established in 1818 by Nicolas-Francois Billecart. Most of Billecart-Salmon's fruit comes from a small vineyard holding, though this is supplemented with grapes bought in from around Epernay. Meticulous production techniques from the use of their own cultured yeasts to its slow, long, cool fermentation, ensure that the family has 100% control of the production. Billecart-Salmon is renowned for the quality of its delicate Rosé, it is a romantic Champagne. The production secrets of this cuvée go back to the origins of the house of Billecart-Salmon. It is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. It has a pale salmon colour adorned with warm glints of gold and delicate bubbles. The Brut Réserve is harmonious and balanced, light and fine. It is also a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from 3 vintages sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region. Wines
Price ex GST
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V
£27.00 Half bt
Billecart-Salmon Rosé N.V Billecart-Salmon Rosé N.V
£14.90 £44.50
Half bt
£23.20
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs N.V
£44.50
Francois-Nicolas Billecart 1998
£55.00
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Maison Doyard-Mahé, Vertus, Champagne
Winemaker - Philippe Doyard History The Moulin d'Argensole situated in the village of Vertus, in the Côtes des Blancs (South of Epernay) , has been home to the Doyard-Mahé family for 4 generations. Vertus is one of the 38 villages classified as 1er cru and is home to a total of 564 hectares of vines, the most important village in size in the Marne. Philippe Doyard a viticulturist and oenologist has been at the helm since 1992 and elaborates elegant and refined Champagnes made of 100% Chardonnay except for the Rosé which is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Philippe only vinifies a vintage Champagne in exceptional years, like the Grandes Marques Champagnes do. Wines
Price ex GST
Carte d'Or Brut 1er cru N.V
£20.50
Rosé Brut N.V
£22.90
Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2004
Magnum
£59.00
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Loire and Sancerre
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Domaine Serge Laloue, Sancerre
Winemaker Serge and Franck Laloue History Sancerre is situated 200km South of Paris on a hill. The whole Vineyard of Sancerre represents around 2800 hectares on the West bank of the Loire river. The estate was founded in 1930 by Francois and Simone Laloue who were farmers. In 1960, their son Serge came to work on the farm and focused on viticulture and in turn, his son Franck joined him in 1990. The family run business is located in the village of Thauvenay, which is one of the 14 villages included in the Sancerre AOC. It covers 20 hectares of vines, 15 of which are dedicated to the production of Sauvignon Blanc for Sancerre Blanc and and 5 hectares are dedicated to the production of Sancerre Rouge and Rosé. In the vineyard, chemical treatments are kept to a strict minimum as the estate has adopted the " lutte raisonnée" method, for example, grass is grown in between the vine rows. The yield is also strictly controlled through pruning and disbudding. The grapes are harvested mechanically but with great care and as gently as possible. The juice is fermented in stainless steel vats and left on its lees for 3 to 4 months to optimise structure and complexity. Domaine Serge Laloue is the rising star of Sancerre. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Sancerre Blanc 2008
£11.75
White
Sancerre Blanc Cuvée Silex 2008
£12.75
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Domaine Antoine Simoneau,Touraine
Winemaker - Antoine Simoneau History The history of the Simoneau family as wine producers dates back as far as the French revolution when the family managed to reclaim 1 hectare of vines from the authorities. Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, famous for its many beautiful Châteaux, the estate, which now covers 55 hectares, sits on the gentle slopes of the river Cher. The winemaking techniques used include green harvesting, harvesting at dawn or dusk, when it is coolest, to preserve the delicate aromas of the white grape varieties. The result is a wine intriguingly balanced between the old and new world style. The grape used is Chenin of course, the Loire Valley being its native region. It makes light bodied and aromatic Sparkling wines. Mr Simoneau Touraine Brut is made with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, bubbles are lively and fine, the nose is lemony and biscuity when the mouth is of a wonderful balance. Wines
Price ex GST
Sparkling White
Touraine Brut N.V
£8.20
Sparkling Rosé
Touraine Brut Rosé N.V
£8.20
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Domaine de la Petite Roche, Anjou
Winemaker - Antoine Poupard History It was shortly after the French revolution that the Regnard family started to buy their first vines. Today the estate reaches over 70 hectares in Anjou. The range of grape varieties at the domaine is wide, that combined with a modern, well equipped winery, a skilful winemaker and careful management of the products and practices used in the vines, ensures the consistent quality and evolution of the wines. The soil vary from argilo-slaty, rocky to sandy. Rosé wines are a speciality of the domaine and represents half of the production. The constant quest of the domaine for excellence has been rewarded time and time again (Concours général, Concours des Ligers, Concours du Lys, Mondial des Rosés, etc..). Antoine Poupard continues to exploit the "Terroir" in such a way to ensure the best possible expression in the wines and above all, aims at producing delicious wines for you to enjoy. Wines Rosé
Price ex GST Anjou Rosé ½ sec 2009
Gold medal Concours General Agricole de Paris
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£5.90
Chablis
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Domaine de Charmoy, Chablis
Winemaker - Jean-Francois Bordet History The domaine de Charmoy's roots in Maligny, the front door to Chablis, can be traced back generations. Chablis is blessed with rich soils from the kimmeridgian era (80 millions years old, made of white clay and fossilized oysters) that give wines their specificity and unique iodine character. The Domaine consists of 14 hectares of vines all planted with Chardonnay resting on South/South east facing slopes, the best exposure, producing wines with heart and soul. The age of the vines vary from 10 to 15 years old for the Petit Chablis to 40 to 45 years old for the Chablis Grand Cru. The vinification is made in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks for all wines except the Chablis Grand Cru which is aged in temperature controlled wood tanks. Production averages 70000 bottles for the Chablis but only 1500 bottles of the grand cru are available. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Petit Chablis Domaine de Charmoy 2008
£9.40
White
Chablis Domaine de Charmoy 2008
White
Chablis Domaine de Charmoy 2008
White
Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume Domaine de Charmoy 2008
£10.50 Half bt
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£5.60 £15.90
Burgundy & Beaune
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Domaine Fichet, Igé
Winemaker - Olivier Fichet History The domaine Fichet is situated in a small village called Igé, consisting of 24 hectares of which more than half is planted with Chardonnay grape. The estate is managed by two brothers, Pierre-Yves and Olivier who respectively are recognised as perfectionists in their respective but complementary fields, for PierreYves the viticultural and for Olivier the delicate task of winemaking. The utmost care is taken in the vineyard to ensure that the grapes achieve perfect maturity and state of health for Olivier to craft them and deliver a wine that will respect the “terroir”. Maçon Villages “Terroir de Burgy” is situated 12 kilometres north of Igé and is just short of 7 hectares, Burgy is considered as a premium village in the Maçon Villages appellation. The Château London is situated on a south-west facing slope consisting of clay and limestone soil with a bit of chalk, the parcel is only 4,75 hectares which is typical of a Burgundian estate. The Pouilly Fuissé “La Chatière” is hand harvested and fermented in oak barrels for 6 months and then bottled. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Maçon Villages "Terroir de Burgy" 2008
£8.90
White
Maçon Igé "Château London" 2008
£9.80
White
Pouilly-Fuissé, La Chatière 2008
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£15.00
Domaine Gry-Sablon, Beaujolais
Winemaker - Dominique Morel History The Domaine de Gry-Sablon is situated in Emeringes, in the Beaujolais AOC. The village is on a slope that faces South, Dominique, the owner and winemaker at the Domaine, owns 17 hectares and only vinifies grapes from his estate. Dedication to purity and a constant priority to expressing the terroir are key factors in the development of the estate. Wines are deep in colour, structure is essential but tannins are silky. The wines from Dominique Morel attract many medals and accolades every year. The reds are made of 100% Gamay, hand harvested and vinified in temperature controlled Stainless steel tanks, aged in oak casks and finally bottled at the Domaine. Wines
Price ex GST
Red
Beaujolais Villages 2008 Gold Medal
Red
Fleurie 2008
Red
Fleurie 2008
Red
Saint Amour 2009 Gold Medal
£7.20 £10.20
Half bt
£5.60 £9.50
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Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Aloxe Corton
Winemaker - Franck Follin History The Arbelet Family have been linked to the tiny village of Aloxe Corton, situated on the doorstep of Beaune, since the 19th century. They own vines situated on the prime hill site of Corton. Franck Follin is at the helm of the domaine, he is the first member of the family to be fully involved in the domaine production from vine to bottle. His first vintage was 1992. Franck was a geologist but decided to join André Masson, his father in law and former director of the Hospices de Beaune, to put Domaine Follin Arbelet on the map of the best domaines in Burgundy. Franck is a purist in his methods and he lets the wines speak for themselves and, crucially, for their vineyard of origin. Herbicides and pesticides are banned at the domaine, all juices stay in contact with the skin for 3 to 5 days ensuring full extraction and in addition caps are punched down during fermentation for even further extraction. The wines are aged in barrels for at least 15 months. Quality is consistently high here from generic wines to Grand Crus with a particularly fine and sophisticated 1er Cru Vercots. Wines
Price ex GST
Red
Aloxe Corton 2005
£22.90
Red
Aloxe Corton 1er Cru Vercots 2005
£29.90
Red
Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2006
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POA
Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet
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Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet
Winemaker - Anne-Claude Leflaive History The estate was first established in 1717 but Anne-claude took full control in 1993, the domaine now extends to 25 hectares, which by Burgundian standards is a rather good size. Anne-claude is deeply concerned about the irreversible damage caused by the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides and therefore in 1990 she adopted the biodynamic methods inspired by Rudolf Steiner. This involves using diluted doses of plant based compounds, in time with the seasons and planetary movements to treat the vines and soil. The results were such that the estate became fully biodynamic in 1998. The average age of the vines are 30 years. The domaine produces Bourgogne Blanc, Puligny-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clavoillon, 1er cru Combettes, 1er cru Folatieres, 1er cru Pucelles and Grand cru Batard Montrachet, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet and Montrachet. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Bourgogne Blanc 2008
POA
White
Puligny-Montrachet 2008
POA
White
Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clavoillons 2008
POA
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Domaine Jean Marc Boillot, Pommard
Winemaker - Jean Marc Boillot History Jean Marc Boillot is Etienne Sauzet’s grand son, he settled in the village of Pommard at La Pommardiere in 1985 where he started vinifying his own wines. Prior to this, he was the winemaker at Olivier Leflaive's estate in Puligny Montrachet. He now vinifies 11 hectares of both white and red Burgundies with his 2 childrens Lydie and Benjamin. The plots of vines are situated in the villages of Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny and Chassagne to include vineyards previously owned by Domaine Sauzet. In 1989, Jean Marc created a second business of "Negoce of wine" essentially based in the Côte Chalonnaise, Montagny and Rully, he vinifies the wines the same way as the wines from his own property. Jean Marc Boillot is one of the rare winemakers to produce both white and red wines of the highest quality, but with his pedigree it doesn't come as a surprise!
Wines
Price ex GST
White
Puligny-Montrachet 2008
£37.00
White
Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Champs Canet 2001
£69.00
White
Meursault 2001
£33.00
Red
Pommard 2006
£27.90
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Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet
Winemaker - Jean-Claude & Noël Ramonet History This famous domaine is known worldwide for its remarkable white wines, amongst which the Montrachet, Batard Montrachet & Bienvenue-Batard Montrachet, these are absolutely iconic! They also produce Chassagne 1er cru and Village. The winemaking is now in the hands of André's two sons, Jean Claude and Noël as André is retired. André Ramonet is sometimes described as Burgundy's greatest genius! At Domaine Ramonet, fruit from vines under 18 years old is excluded from their wines and yields are severely restricted, bâtonnage is excluded but the wine is left on its lees for a long period of time before the first racking. The winemaking is still rather traditional, the wines are aged in French oak barrels, of which 1/3 is renewed every year, except for the Montrachet which is aged in 100% new oak barrels.
Wines
Price ex GST
White
Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres 2004
£62.00
White
Chassagne– Montrachet 1er cru Boudriottes 1999
£58.00
White
Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Champs Canets 2001
£64.00
White
Bienvenue Batard Montrachet 2000
POA
White
Batard Montrachet 2002
POA
White
Montrachet 2002
POA
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Domaine Christian Serafin, Gevrey-Chambertin
Winemaker - Christian Serafin History Christian Serafin is established in the upper part of the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, he inherited the domaine from his father Stanilaw, a polish mason, in 1988 but he had already been in charge of the winemaking at the domaine for the last 20 years. Christian's philosophy about winemaking is simple, old vines and low yields, the recipe of many of Burgundy's finest domaines. The man is modest but a serious winemaker, the wines are bottled unfiltered, they are rich, concentrated and structured, ageing gracefully for years. The domaine is small, 10 acres, but by Burgundy standards, it is a decent size. The domaine is rich of several 1er crus and a grand cru "Les Charmes", Christian also vinifies a Morey Saint Denis and a Chambolle Musigny. Wines
Price ex GST
Red
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Corbeaux 2005
£52.00
Red
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Fonteny 2005
£59.00
Red
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Cazetiers 2005
£75.00
Red
Morey Saint Denis 1er cru Les Millandes 2005
£52.00
Red
Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru Les baudes 2005
£59.00
Red
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2005
£99.00
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Les Hospices de Beaune
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Bordeaux
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Château Puynormond, Montagne Saint Emilion
Winemaker - Philippe Lamarque History The beautiful village of Montagne Saint Emilion is situated 5 km North East of picturesque Saint Emilion. Château Puynormond is set on a South facing hill side overlooking their own vines and covers 12 hectares. The domaine has been owned by 4 generations of the Lamarque family and only produces red wines. The harvest is manual at Château Puynormond and the quality of the "vieilles vignes" cuvée, 100% Merlot, is improved by a green harvest and careful attention through the vinification process. The production only averages 40 hectolitres per hectares as the age of the vine is between 50 and 90 years old. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 months before bottling. Wines Red
Price ex GST Château Puynormond Vieilles Vignes 2006
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£12.40
Château Grand Village, Bordeaux
Winemaker - Baptiste Guinaudeau History Grand Village is the family home for Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau in Mouillac, the family also owns the world famous Château Lafleur since 1872. It is a mythical wine, a jewel which lies at the heart of the greatest wines of Pomerol. There are only 4,5 hectares of vines. The same meticulous attention is given to wines from Grand Village as well as Lafleur. Both a Bordeaux blanc and Rouge are produced every year, classified as Bordeaux Superieur, the grapes are carefully selected according to the quality of the harvest and any rejected fruit is sold off as generic Bordeaux. The White is fresh, lively and made for drinking young. The red is delicious in his youth but has surprising longevity given the appellation level and is normally at its peak 3-6 years after harvest, depending on vintage. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Château Grand Village Blanc 2007, Bordeaux Blanc
£8.90
Red
Château Grand Village Rouge 2006, Bordeaux Rouge
£9.90
Red
Château Lafleur, Pomerol
POA
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Other Bordeaux Wines
Wines
Price ex GST
Red
La Goulée 2005
£24.90
Red
Sociando Mallet 2003
£52.90
Red
Château Palmer 1999
£170.00
Red
Château Lynch Bages 1998
Red
Château Mouton Rothschild 1998
Sweet
Château Petit Védrines 2006
£68.00 £325.00 Half Bt
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£10.90
Spain Jumilla Vi単a Elena
Rioja Bodega Muriel Vi単a Alberdi
Rias Baixas Lagar de Cervera
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The wine regions of Spain
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Familia Pacheco, Jumilla
Winemaker - Pilar Abellan History Bodega Vińa Elena is located on the Jumilla-Murcia highway, at a place known as Estrecho de Marin. The Bodega is managed by Elena Pacheco, the winemaking is traditional combined with creativity and the vision of a dedicated young and professional team guarantees the quality of their products. The wines are mainly based on the Monastrell grape which is perfectly suited to the region. The grapes are hand picked from young vines, they are then fermented in stainless steel tanks with a long maceration to extract maximum colour. The wine then remains in 2 years old lightly toasted French oak barrels for 3 months. The result is a perfect balance between varietal fruit and oak. The Familia Pacheco Syrah/Monastrell 2008 has an intense ruby colour, a ripe fruit bouquet of cherries. It is candid on the nose and warm in the mouth. Velvety and rich with a long finish. A sensational wine that offers exceptional value for money. Wines Red
Price ex GST Famila Pacheco Syrah/Monastrell 2008
ÂŁ5.90
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Bodega Muriel, Alavasa, Rioja
Winemaker - Julián Murúa History Originally founded in 1826, Bodegas Muriel was revitalized in 1986 by Julián Murúa, situated at the heart of Rioja Alavesa, in Elciego, the winery stands next to the river Mayor on a plot measuring 22,000 square metres. Here, the region's local wine is made with the utmost care, ensuring a level of quality guaranteed to delight even the most demanding palate. Spread over 57000 hectares, the DOC Rioja produces 250 million litres of fine wine of which 85% is red wine. The main grape variety is Tempranillo, it is characterized by a frank palate when young that becomes velvety when aged. The Reserva wine is made from selected grapes from Rioja Alavasa and Alta vineyards, the vines are 30 years old on average. The wine is aged for 24 months in French and American barrels before being bottled and aged for another 2 year period before its release into the market.
Wines
Price ex GST
Red
Montelciego, Rioja, 2007
Red
Montelciego, Rioja, Reserva 2004
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£6.90 £11.50
Vina Alberdi, Rioja
Winemaker - La Rioja Alta S.A History The history of La Rioja Alta starts in 1890 when 5 Basque and Rioja based wine growers created the company. The Viña Alberdi estate was bought in 1970. Today, the company continues to foster the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of its founders. The ripening process was halted by extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall in July and August, the 2003 crop required technically demanding procedures aimed at enhancing quality. La Rioja Alta S.A decided on a selective harvest and only the vineyards in the highest areas provided the grapes to produce this Vina Alberdi made of 100% Tempranillo. The wine was aged for 2 years in American oak casks for the first year and in oak of an average of 3 years old for the second year. It was racked four times by hand and by candlelight and finally bottled in January 2007. Bright cherry red colour with a medium robe and light pinkish highlights in the glass. Intense, very fresh aromas with hints of cinnamon, coconut and vanilla. Round and well-bodied to the palate, smooth silky tannins thanks to perfectly ripened grapes and ageing in the cask. Wines Red
Price ex GST Viña Alberdi Reserva 2003
£13.90
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Lagar de Cervera, Rias Baixas
Winemaker - La Rioja Alta S.A History In 1988, La Rioja Alta S.A bought the family estate known as Bodega Fernandes Cervera Hermanos and soon changed the name to Lagar de Fornelos S.A. It is a small but welcoming winery situated in the village of Fornelos. It has the capacity to produce 450 000 bottles per year. Its pink ivy-covered facade can be seen from the road, the river Tamuxe flows by the rear of the house and an ancient and impressive old stone and wooden wine press, now a museum piece, symbolises the hard work involved in making wine in the past. The Lagar de Cervera Albariño in the Rias Baixas Denominación of Origen covers 77 hectares. The grapes are picked by hand and deposited in 20kg crates, they are then taken in refrigerated vehicles to the winery where grapes are immediately destemmed for pressing. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a low temperature. The wine then goes through a partial malolactic fermentation seeking a balance between acidity and alcohol content. The wine is bright and pale yellow. The bouquet is typical of the Albariño variety, fresh, balanced and structured to the palate. It is best served at 10* to 12* degrees. Wines White
Price ex GST Albariño 2008
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£11.90
New Zealand Wairarapa Paddy Borthwick
Marlborough Seresin
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New Zealand
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Borthwick Estate, Wairarapa
Paddy Borthwick
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Borthwick Estate, Wairarapa
Winemaker - Paddy Borthwick History Paddy has seven years of international winemaking experience in France, Switzerland, Australia and the United States. Upon his return to New Zealand, Paddy spent five years as winemaker in Marlborough, so with 24 vintages under his belt, the obvious next step was to use his passion, skill and experience into developing and producing his own premium wines from the boutique family vineyard. All the fruit used in the Borthwick wines are grown solely on the Borthwick family estate. The Pinot Noir is hand picked and fermented in open top fermenters, temperature controlled and a variety of yeasts both natural and cultured are used. Hand plunging optimizes fruit and tannin balance, with extended maceration on skins. The Pinot Noir is then allowed to age in 40% French new oak for 14 months. The Sauvignon Blanc goes through a cold fermentation, with 25% fermented in oak barrels, the lees are stirred. After 5 month it is assembled, filtered and then bottled. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Paper Road Sauvignon Blanc 2009
White
Paper Road Pinot Gris 2008
£10.40
Red
Paper Road Pinot Noir 2008
£10.80
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£8.80
Seresin Estate, Marlborough
Clive Dougall
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Seresin Estate, Marlborough
Winemaker - Clive Dougall History Owned by Michael Seresin, a New Zealand born film maker based in London, Seresin estate is situated in Marlborough, New Zealand. Michael acquired the land in 1992 and started planting immediately with grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. The wines are hand grown, hand picked and handmade, Seresin wines have forged a reputation for individuality and complexity. Organic and biodynamic viticultural practices are conducted and most of the vineyard is under BioGro certification and are certified organic or if not yet certified, in the process of conversion towards organic certification. Clive uses natural and gentle winemaking, with minimal intervention. The fruit is hand picked and then hand sorted before being whole-bunch pressed, fermentation is natural using wild yeasts indigenous to the winery for greater individuality. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2008
ÂŁ11.90
White
Seresin Reserve Chardonnay 2006
ÂŁ15.90
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South Africa Constantia Steenberg
Stellenbosch Mulderbosch
Paarl The Lion Hunt Seildelberg
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South Africa
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Steenberg, Constantia
Harvest at Steenberg The 70 hectares of vine have been replanted following extensive soil and micro climatic analyses. The production is predominantly white varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay. The red varieties are a mix of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
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Steenberg, Constantia
Winemaker - Ruth Penfold History Steenberg is one of the oldest farms in Constantia Valley and also the most Southern estate in the area, so it benefits from the cooling influence of the sea breezes from the nearby False Bay. The estate was redevelopped in 1990 as a golfing estate, hotel and premium winery. John Loubster, the estate's general manager, believes that quality vineyards, climate and gentle human intervention are the key elements to making superior wine. He now creates wines synonymous of the first owner Catharina who developed this land 320 years earlier. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2008
White
Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Red
Klein Steenberg Bordeaux Blend 2007
Red
Steenberg Merlot 2007
Rosé
Klein Steenberg Rosé 2008
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£6.60 £10.40 £6.60 £10.40 £6.90
Mulderbosch, Stellenbosch
Mike Dobrovic, Winemaker Mulderbosch Vineyards is a small but very high profile farm consisting of 48 hectares, of which only 21.67 hectares are planted with vines, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Although the quest for quality wines is uncompromising, the development of the farm has not been without attention to the environment, with more than half of the farm being left to indigenous vegetation and wildlife. Harmony is central to the philosophy of Mulderbosch, and the emphasis has always been and will always remain on quality at the expense of quantity.
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Mulderbosch, Stellenbosch
Winemaker - Mike Dobrovic History Larry Jacobs bought the Mulderbosch farm in 1989 that had been terribly neglected and unfarmed. Winemaker Mike Dobrovic, better known as Mr Sauvignon Blanc SA, joined Larry and together they cleaned up the property and planted the first vineyards, turning the farm's fortune around. Little did they know that the wines would attract glowing accolades and a clutch of awards. Mulderbosch is situated in the prime Koelenhof area of Stellenbosch. Specific to Koelenhof area is the wind tunnel effect which benefits the vineyards as it cools them during the long hot summer months. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2008
£10.20
White
Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2004
£10.60
Red
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2004
£10.90
Rosé
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008
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£7.50
Seidelberg, Paarl
The harvest is made by hand, transported in baskets and sorting tables are used to remove any bunches not meeting the estate's stringent quality standards. Seidelberg uses a mixture of centuries old traditions combined with modern technology. Many of the reds are still fermented the old way, in open fermentor, because they know that it will bring out the best of them. Oak barrels are used as a subtle complement to the rich complex flavours of the wines.
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Seidelberg, Paarl
Winemaker - Alicia Rechner History The farm was established in 1680 as De Leuwen Jagt, the meaning of the original name in Dutch is "The Lion Hunt". The Seidelberg estate covers 412 hectares, of which 110 ha are currently under vine. The soil types are based on rocky granite slopes shifting to decomposed granite. The Seidelberg portfolio includes 3 wine ranges, The Lion Hunt range is named in honour of the original farm, the Seidelberg range is the winery label and the Roland's Reserve range is the flagship range. The estate is planted at a ratio of 80% red and 20% white grape varieties, the red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage and Malbec, there is also a small amount of Muscat de Frontignan, which is used in the dessert wine.
Wines
Price ex GST
White
Chenin Blanc, Lion Hunt 2008
£6.20
White
Sauvignon Blanc, Seidelberg 2009
£8.20
White
Unwooded Chardonnay, Seidelberg 2008
£8.20
Red
Merlot, Lion Hunt, 2006
£6.20
Red
Shiraz, Seidelberg 2006
£9.40
Red
Pinotage, Seidelberg 2007
£9.80
Red
Pinotage, Roland's Reserve 2007
Rosé
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£16.50 £8.20
Organic and Biodynamic Wines
The core principles of Organic viticulture is farming without genetically modified organism or synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides, instead producers adopt creative natural methods to enhance soils, vine health and grape quality like- Disruption of pests and integrated pest management Planting beneficial weeds - Introducing animal to graze weeds Biodynamics has the same core principles as organics, no synthetic chemicals or GMO, but uses the following additional techniques recommended by Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner in 1924, to encourage sustainable growth in farming. The use of special, natural preparations to improve soil quality and help vines better assimilate nutrients, trace minerals and water for balanced growth namely:
Horn manure to improve soil vitality
Horn silica to enhance photosynthesis
Plant based compost preparations
Horsetail decoction as anti-fungal
Application of homeopathic amounts of these preparations holistically in accordance with bio-rythms linked to plant growth (depending on lunar cycles, some days are better than others for planting, ploughing or harvesting). Use of locally grown plants for Steiner's preparations.
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Château Miraval, Côtes de Provence (Organically certified)
Winemaker History Château Miraval is leading the organic wine movement in Provence. Miraval's vineyards are partly in the district of Correns, famous for being the first village in France, where all farm produce is biologically produced. The estate is situated at an altitude of 350 metres, the vineyard flourish on the valley floor protected by the surrounding forest of evergreen and white oak, parasol aleppo and maritime pine. The total size of the vineyard is 30 hectares, the oldest vine on the property are Cinsaut, this particular strain of Cinsaut gives the distinctive flavour and elegance of Miraval's Rosé. Fanny Croisy, Miraval's head of sales and export notes that "It took 4 years to become certified organic, no chemicals, no herbicides, no pesticides or fungicides can be used at Miraval". In the 1970's Jacques Loussier, the well known Jazz pianist, created one of the world's foremost recording studio at Miraval-Studio Miraval-where many great musicians including Pink Floyd, Sting, Sade and the Cranberries have all recorded their music in idyllic surroundings. Wines
Price ex GST
White
Château Miraval Blanc 2008
£11.20
Red
Château Miraval Rouge
£13.50
Rosé
Château Miraval Rosé "Pink Floyd" 2008
£11.90
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Wines by price £5 to £7 White
Half Bottles
Chenin Blanc, The Lion Hunt 2008 £6.20
Champagne
Sauvignon Blanc, Klein Steenberg 2008 £6.60
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve N.V £14.90
Red
Billecart-Salmon Rosé N.V £23.20
Syrah/Monastrell Familia Pacheco 2008 £5.90
White
Merlot, The Lion Hunt 2006 £6.20 Bordeaux Blend, Klein Steenberg 2007 £6.60 Montelciego, Rioja 2007 £6.90 Rosé Anjou Rosé 1/2 sec 2009 Gold Medal £5.90 Klein Steenberg Rosé 2008 £6.90
Chablis, Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £5.60 Red Fleurie, Domaine Gry-Sablon 2008 £5.60 Sweet Château Petit Védrines Sauternes 2006 £10.90
£7 to £9 White Sauvignon Blanc, Seidelberg 2009 £8.20 Unwooded Chardonnay, Seidelberg 2008 £8.20 Sauvignon Blanc, Paddy Borthwick 2009 £8.80 Maçon Villages "Terroir de Burgy" 2008 £8.90 Château Grand Village Blanc 2007 £8.90 Red Beaujolais Villages 2008 Gold Medal £7.20 Rosé Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008 £7.50 Seidelberg Rosé 2008 £8.20
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Wines by price £9 to £12.50
Rosé Wines
White Petit Chablis, Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £9.40
Anjou 1/2 sec 2009 Gold Medal £5.90
Maçon Igé, Domaine Fichet 2008 £9.80
Klein Steenberg 2008 £6.90
Sauvignon Blanc, Steenberg 2008 £10.40
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 £7.50
Pinot Gris, Paper Road 2008 £10.40 Chablis, Domaine de Charmoy 2008 £10.50 Chardonnay, Mulderbosch 2004 £10.60 Sancerre, Serge Laloue 2008 £11.75
Seidelberg 2008 £8.20 Sancerre, Serge Laloue 2009 £11.75 Château Miraval "Pink Floyd" 2008 £13.50
Albariño, Rias Baixas 2008 £11.90 Sauvignon Blanc, Seresin 2008 £11.90 Red Shiraz, Seidelberg 2006 £9.40 Saint Amour, Domaine Gry-Sablon 2009 £9.50 Pinotage, Seidelberg 2007 £9.80 Château Grand Village 2006 £9.90 Fleurie, Domaine Gry-Sablon 2008/09 £10.20 Merlot, Steenberg 2007 £10.40 Pinot Noir, Paddy Borthwick 2008 £10.80 Mulderbosch, Faithful Hound 2004 £10.90 Montelciego Reserva, Rioja 2004 £11.50 Château Puynormond VV 2006 £12.40 Rosé Sancerre Rosé, Serge Laloue 2009 £11.75 Château Miraval "Pink Floyd" 2008 £13.50
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Corporate Wine Tasting Events Office parties Client entertaining Team building Cheese and Wine tasting Our events are mobile, I come to you. You invite the guests, 24 persons maximum, and I bring my expertise. The events are very informal and fun. The events involve tasting between 6 and 10 wines from any country in the world to fit within your budget and your tutor will give you general wine information, you will also learn tasting tips. The tasting will be followed by a general wine knowledge quiz and we can arrange for the winning team to receive a box of wine on your company's behalf. The cost of such an event for which we supply glasses, spittoons, etc...is ÂŁ60 for a 2 hour session. The full cost of the wines you will have chosen for the tasting from the Grape House portfolio is to be added and so is the cost of the wines that the quiz winning team receives. Tastings can take place any day of the week but must be booked well in advance. A 10% discount on wines tasted at the event will be offered to everyone attending. It is also possible to combine a wine tasting with lunch or dinner at Sails Brasserie at the Boat House restaurant in St Aubin. For information please contact katy@theboathousegroup.com
Cheese and Wine tasting Explore the fascinating world of cheese, from cow's milk to goat's milk, learn to pair cheese and wine. For more information on this event please email katy@theboathousegroup.com Cheeses will be chosen from the large selection available at "Relish" situated in the Fish Market.
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Mill Imports Ltd t/as The Grape House Account Facility Application Form I/we wish to open an account facility with The Grape House in accordance with The Grape House terms and conditions which are attached. Name of account:............................................................ Address for Invoices & Statements: Address:...................................................................................................Telephone:....................................................... Address:...................................................................................................Fax:................................................................. Town:...................................................................................Email:.................................................................................... Postcode:......................................................................... Contact name for payment of invoices:........................................................................................... Telephone:......................................................................Fax:................................................................. Email:............................................................................. Address of Delivery if different: Address:.......................................................................... Town:..............................................................................Postcode:........................................................ Signature of applicant:.................................................................Print name:........................................................... Date:............................................................................... If the application is made on behalf of a limited company, please complete the section below Company/Business name:....................................................................................................................... Trading name if different:....................................................................................................................... Company registration number:........................................................................................................... Date of registration:.............................................................................................................................. Name of person opening the account:.............................................................................................. Position in the company:...................................................................................................................... Signature:..........................................................................................Date:............................................... For the purpose of Credit reference Please give us 2 trade referee Trade referee 1:.................................................................Trade referee 2:.................................................................. Address:.................................................................................Address:............................................................................... Town:...................................................................................Town:...................................................................................... Postcode:..............................................................................Postcode:.............................................................................. Telephone:............................................................................Telephone:.................................................................... Download this brochure at www.theboathousegroup.com
Terms and Conditions PRICES All prices are exclusive of GST at 3% and subject to the goods being available. Prices quoted are duty paid and delivered to Jersey but can be subject to alteration without prior notice to reflect vintage changes, major currency fluctuations and changes in duty. Goods will be invoiced at the price ruling at the date of delivery. DISCOUNTS Discounts will not apply to purchases made from special offer lists we may produce from time to time as these prices are already discounted. ACCOUNT FACILITY We require you to fill in an application form to open an account with The Grape House. We reserve the right to cancel or withdraw your account facility at any time and without prior notification. CREDIT LIMIT A credit limit will be applied to your account. We may reduce or withdraw such limit at our discretion without prior notice. PAYMENT TERMS Settlement in full of accounts due to The Grape House is required by the 20th of the month following the date of invoice. We reserve the right to withdraw credit facilities on all overdue accounts and charge interest daily at the rate of 10% per annum. BREAKAGES AND SHORTAGES All goods should be examined at the time of delivery. Any damaged bottles and/or packaging must be reported immediately and kept for inspection. Damaged goods not reported to The Grape House on the day of delivery will not be eligible to be returned. Shortages must be reported at the time of delivery and notified on the delivery document. RETURNS Goods will only be credited if returned within 1 week of delivery. Goods must be in perfect condition in order to be returned. If a bottle of wine is believed to be corked, you must inform the Grape House staff at the earliest opportunity in order for the bottle to be checked. If it is agreed that the wine is corked, it will be credited in full. RISK AND TITLE OF GOODS The goods remain the property of The Grape House until paid for in full and all other sums owed to The Grape House are paid in full. Although the goods remain The Grape House property until paid for, the risk in the goods shall pass to the Buyer upon delivery. The Buyer shall insure the goods against all commercial risks including loss and damage. INSOLVENCY The Buyer's right to the possession of the goods shall cease if the Buyer is declared bankrupt, goes into liquidation or suspends business. GENERAL Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in any sales literature, quotation, price list, invoice or other document or information issued by The Grape House shall be subject to correction without any liability on the part of The Grape House. These terms and conditions and the contract shall be governed by the laws of Jersey and the parties submit to exclusive jurisdiction of the Jersey courts. I confirm that I have read and accept the terms and conditions of Mill Imports Ltd t/as The Grape House.
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