Cuvée des Ardoises du Ch. des Earles

Ardoises meaning `slaves`, is the name of the vineyard it is produced from. It is the `second label` of Cháteau des Erles, stretching over 70 hectares and is set in a perfect location amid breathtaking landscapes, overlooking Villeneuve des Corbieres. The Carigan, Grenache and Syrah vines grown to produce this very splendid and special wine are very old. The windy climate provides the vegetation with the right amount of ventilation preventing diseases that thrive in humidity, thus eliminating the use of pesticides. The unique character of each grape variety is respected and with a carefully tailored approach, the very best is obtained out of each part of the vineyard. Several cuvées are produced. This wine is their flagship, their very best, and what an exceptional Fitou it is, reflecting the quality of the `terroir`, and for its outstanding quality it has been recognised as ``the Crû of Fitou`` and is one of the finest wines of Languedoc-Roussillon.

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JF Lurton

Jacques et Francois Lurton SA was set up in 1988 by two brothers Jacques and Francois, sons of André Lurton, a renowned Bordeaux producer (Chateau Sonnet, La Louviere, Dauzac...) Backed by the wealth of knowledge and know-how acquired with the experience gathered internationally and through their work as consultants for major players, they decided to create their own range of wines from around the world. Setting out on the basis that it is possible to make good wines anywhere vines grow under normal conditions, they made a patient selection of excellent terroirs in the most varied regions of the globe. [continues...]

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Here you have an organic wine that is affordable, and available with consistent quality. It is, today, a definite benchmark. Made from top quality grapes selected in the region of Les Charentes. Ugni Blanc, Colombard and a little Sauvignon Blanc, the have produced a delicious, very fruity, fresh crisp aromatic wine. [read on...]

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This grape variety, of Spanish origin, is part of the Muscat family, and the wines produced are interiguingly romatic. This is a very fine example. Roses, flowers and muscat on the nose, with a delicious mouthwatering pineapple and muscat flavour, big and long lasting. [read on...]

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Produced in small quantities from Cinsaut grapes, this is a great easy-drinking rosé with a great deal of fruit, and a soft refreshing finish. [read on...]

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The Carmeniere grape was only recently rediscovered in Chile, and bears a resemblance to Merlot. It is the first Carmeniere rosé to be introduced into the Channel Islands. It has a brilliant rosé colour, and very fruity aromas of red berries. The flavour has a delicious crisp freshness with redcurrants and blackcurrants. A mouthwatering rosé, encourages a second glass and more! [read on...]

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A careful blend of partly barrel-fermented wine and partial malolactic fermentation to create a complex wine half way between a New World style CHardonnay and a classic Chablis. [read on...]

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The smoothness of this fruity and easy drinking rose will surprise you. A pleasure to be enjoyed glass after glass. Ideal for most occasions - as an aperitif, with a light meal, will shell-fish or simply quaffing. [read on...]

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Land of Fire is a wine from an assembly of the grape varieties Chenin Blanc, Torrontes and Tokay Fermint. Early harvesting preserves the acidity. The three highly complimentary cepages are vinified together at low temperatures to preserve the fruit, after having left the juice on the skins for a brief period to give added complexity. The resultant wine is light, fruity and refreshing with delicious delicate aromas of yellow flowers, citrus, apricots, nectarines with grilled fish or a light fruit salad. [read on...]

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The Tierra de Luna vineyards are set on the Mendoza river 250 feet above sea level. It has soft tannins and great aromatic intensity, with delious raisiny flavour with a hint of cherry. [read on...]

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Pinot Noir, the noble red grape variety used to produce the famous Cote d'Or wines in Burgundy is among the most delicate of varieties. The summer of 2008 in Chile was hot and dry, cooling in April during the harvest - very good conditions for producing excellent quality. It has a good depth of colour for Pinot Noir, frank, fruity and aromatic intensity of fresh mulberries, redcurrants and cherries. The flavour is round and voluptuous with silky tannins with notes of flowers and a pleasing finish. [read on...]

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A cracking Côtes du Roussillon Villages with an intense aromatic bouquet with notes of spices especially black pepper and finely balanced flavour, elegant and supple with soft ripe tannins and a hit of spices in the background. [read on...]

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From the Casablanca region in Chile, this Sauvignon Blanc has tropical fruit aromas of mango and lychee. A richly flavoured wine that gives great pleasure now established as a firm favourite. [read on...]

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The quality of Portuguese wines has improved enormously in recent years, as this delicious red wine bears out. The name Barco Negro was named after the Barco Rabelo, known from Pinhao to Oporto as the 'Barco Negro' because of its black hull and black sails, sailing down the River Duoro ast night carrying pyramids of pitch black casks secured by thick hemp ropes. The dark wines in these casks were said to be 'denser than diamonds'. Its beautiful ruby robe with deep glints of purple evokes the sombre nature of this mysterious 'Barco'Negro'. This depth of colour developed by the exceed ingly concentrated grapes is owed to the intense heat that overwhelms the Douro. This is the third successful vintage since introducing 2005 followed by the 2007. It has an impressive blackcurrant smoky bouquet and dark flavours, opening out with notes of liquorice, bitter chocolate,black cherries deliciously bound together with a brush of spicy oak. [read on...]

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During the mid 1990s Lurton planted a vineyard especially for the production of exceptional wines on the high plateaus of the Andes. The location had all the qualities Lurton was looking for; poor soil made up of gravel, sand and volcanic dust, a cool climate owing to the high altitude (over 3000 feet) and pure water for irrigation. They are now starting to reap the benefits of this exceptional investment. This wine is dark bright plum colour, showing lots of glycerine extract. The nose is immediately attractive with high quality oak scents mixed with ripe fruit. The aromas of black cherries and bitter chocolate are associated with low cropped Malbec. Fresh sweet and well integarated chocolate and roasted coffee bean flavours on the palate with good lively acidity balancing the richness of fruit. Long and spicy finish, with finely integrated oak and tight ripe tannins indicating a long life ahead. A truly great wine. [read on...]

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