The Introductory Case

An introductory selection of our wines from all over Europe.

1 bottle Mas Carlot Cuvée Tradition, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône 2009
Our new find from the Costières de Nîmes in the Southern Rhône. Dark, brooding and intense with a highly expressive rich, ripe fruit-driven nose. This is a very well made wine, hints of sweetness, honey and a great finish.

1 bottle La Chapelle White, Côtes de Gascogne 2009
A wonderfully flavoursome, Chardonnay-based wine from Gascogny, blended especially for us at a knock down price. Fresh, lemon green colour with a fruit driven, complex nose.

1 bottle La Reserve Claret, Bordeaux 2008
Our house Claret selected from Saint Emilion vineyards and blended exclusively for us by larger than life Jonathan Maltus, producer of Château Teyssier and Le Dôme, one of Saint Emilion’s greatest (and most expensive) wines. A really superb everyday wine and is far more than just a normal Claret.

1 bottle Altos de Oliva Gran Reserva, Catalunya 2004
Our remarkable new Spanish discovery—fully mature and delicious red wine from the relatively unknown Terra Alta (The Highlands) of Catalonia, just South of Priorat. One of The Independents ‘10 Best Autumn Reds’ and recently awarded a gold medal in Brussels this rich, fresh wine with red berry and mineral flavours will not disappoint.

1 bottle Casa Catelli Pinot Grigio, Veneto 2009
A cracking Pinot Grigio from the hills of Treviso for under —7 a bottle. Renowned winemaker Pietro Catelli has received considerable acclaim for the superb quality and excellent value of his wines, and this is no exception.

1 bottle Pinot Noir, Domaine Vincent Sauvestre, Burgundy 2009
A wonderful Pinot Noir made from vines just outside the village of Pommard, one of the very best red Burgundy appellations, and bottled by Domaine Vincent Sauvestre. Bright ruby with a rich, berry fruitynose. Strong cherry flavours with a slight hint of pepper. This is a fresh, fruity wine with good concentration and a long finish. this is full bodied, rich and will be drinking very well for the next 4-5 years.

1 bottle Mas de Cadenet Sainte Victoire, Côtes de Provence 2010
This award winning Rosé from the foothills of Sainte Victoire is exactly what you would expect of a very serious Provencal Rosé: dry, wonderfully delicate, with a lovely salmon colour and a complex fruit and floral bouquet. Stunning value for a wine of this caliber.

1 bottle Père Anselme La Reserve de l’Aube, Vin de Pays d’Oc Syrah-Merlot 2010
Excellent value, easy drinking Syrah-Merlot based red from the Languedoc with a great bouquet that can be matched with any meal, or just as easily drunk on its own. Punches well above its weight.

1 bottle Domaine Octavie, Sauvignon Touraine 2010
A wonderful, fresh, aromatic Sauvignon from Isabelle and Noe Roubally, who produce very high quality wines in small quantities and with a minimal use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides. This is simply the best Sauvignon Blanc we have tasted from Touraine.

1 bottle Saint-Véran “Merloix”, White Burgundy 2009
A wonderful creamy rich St-Véran from the Burgundian House of Pierre Janny that has won countless awards including 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins, France's no 1 selling wine guide. The wine is everything you would expect...and more.

1 bottle Château Virgile White, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône 2008
A lovely, fruit-driven and heavily scented summery white from the very south of the Rhône, 15km from the Mediterranean. This small, 18th century estate is owned and run by the charming Baret brothers, Serge and Thierry. Robert Parker describes their wines as offering "mind-boggling value."

1 bottle El Bos, Toro 2008
An award-winning Tempranillo (the grape variety used in Rioja) from Toro, this is an Excellent wine for this summer’s barbecues; deep dark red in colour. full-bodied and with a combination of clean, intense flavours.

Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries to UK mainland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for the UK and 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for Northern Ireland, Highlands and islands. Please note there is a surcharge for delivery to Northern Ireland and Islands. Please call 020 7549 7900 for more info or read our Delivery/Collection Information and Terms & Conditions. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment.