Cabernet d'Anjou Les Buissons

There are simply roses and then there are stunning roses. This wine falls into the latter category for which it received the outstanding accolade of 'Coup de Coeur' in the prestigous Hachette. Pale fuschia pink rose with a tinge of orange this 2007 releases soft and delicate flavours of white flowers and soft fruits (raspberry, strawberry, gooseberry). Medium dry, it has wonderful balance, without that sugary insipidness found in so many similar wines.

£8.20

Datasheet color: rose country: France region: Loire-Atlantique vintage: 2008

Domaine de la Bergerie

In the Guégniard family wine growing has continued for 7 generations, even from mother to son or from father to daughter. Yves' grandmother bought the estate La Bergerie in the 1964 so that she could extend her vineyard inheritance. She, immediately after, bestowed it to her daughter "Marie-Agnes" in the same year. It was in 1979 that Yves joined his parents. From then onward, Yves and Marie-Annick, his wife, have progressively increased their vineyard and their appellations. It is thus, in the middle of the "Coteaux du Layon", in the excellent region of Anjou one will find today the Bergerie which extends to 36 hectares (88.96 acres) Our philosophy "Respecting authenticity and the expression of terroir" We chose to explore all the facets of 'chenin' and 'cabernet' through a wide range of appellation, all benefiting from a particular terroir. In order to achieve this we adapt to a strategic cultivation taking into account the nature of the soil (de-grassing and [continues...]

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£8.20

Chenin Blanc from the Loire at its best. Expressive, dense bouquet with a dominant floral aroma of lime blossom and fern. It has a stunning mouthfeel with beautiful aromatic continuity. Dried fruits and almonds dominate in particular. Quite exotic. [read on...]

£10.40

'Sous la Tonnelle' means 'Below the Rainbow' an apt 'Cuvee'name. Blended 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Chardonnay, the qualities and characters of these two grapes compliment one another perfectly. Big lively fruit with a healthy mixture of white peaches, apricots, pears and mango, and delicious crispness to compliment. [read on...]

£8.10

Pale colour dry sparkling with a fine 'mousse' made Methode Traditionelle. Open fruity nose of white fleshed fruits, white peaches and pears are pronounced and brioche. Lovely volume in the mouth, fresh and aromatic. [read on...]

£10.60