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Newest Arrivals
We're happy to welcome several new ranges from sustainable vineyards to our portfolio. The producers we work with are preserving the land for future generations and producing wines of quality and character:
DOMAINE DE MÉNARD, GASCONY
Elizabeth Prataveira is the 4th generation of winemaker at Domaine de Ménard. She works alongside her brother Philippe who manages the vineyards, which are certified to HVE3
Their multi-award winning wines offer great value for money, each cuvée is just £10.35 (Any 6 Mix). The grapes include popular varieties Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc alongside local varieties Gros Manseng, Colombard and Ugni Blanc.
CHÂTEAU FONT BARRIELE, NÎMES
The organic vineyards of Christian and Caroline Gourjon sit at the crossroads of the Costières de Nîmes and Côtes-du-Rhône appellations
Château Font Barrièle is a jewel in the heart of history Forming part of a nature reserve, their emblem is the little bustard, a protected species which soars above the vineyards Their wines are full-bodied and typical of the region Prices from £12.60.
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FAMILLE DESCOMBE
Les Pierres Dorées is a sub-region of Beaujolais Unlike the rest of Beaujolais, which is predominantly granite, the bedrock is limestone Sharing similar "terroir" to Burgundy, it is particularly well suited to growing Chardonnay A new Beaujolais classification has been created to recognise this special status
I recently visited Kevin Jandard (pictured above) at his organic estate, Famille Descombe, to taste "Pierres Dorées" Beaujolais Blanc (from £17 55) Impressed I brought back a few cases It's a great alternative to white Burgundy and shows that there's good value out there if you know where to look.
