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The acidity is pleasantly countered by an unexpected smoothness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Great with roasted Turbot or grilled lobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Olivier Coquard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057951903818,"sku":"B104801231","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/33coquard_beaujolais_blanc_up.png?v=1764168483"},{"product_id":"2023-ontanon-rioja-blanco","title":"2023 Ontanon Rioja Blanco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodegas Ontañón is a 5th generation family-owned and run winery in Rioja Baja (now Rioja Oriental). Here Raquel, Rubén and Maria Pérez Cuevas continue their father Gabriel's work to develop Bodegas Ontañón into one of the most highly-regarded wineries in Rioja. Produced solely from Viura grapes grown in the Siete Caminos vineyard, on south-east facing slopes. Produced solely from Viura and given 4 months in American oak to mellow you get just the right balance between ripe tropical fruit and toasty brioche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting note: Opulent aromas of pear and jasmine, with tropical notes and well-integrated but obvious oak. The palate is poised with vanilla oak characters, but left fresh by balancing acidity. Flavours of pineapple, crisp lemon, and brioche notes on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Prawn based dishes, langoustines with cream-based pasta sauce, or a roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ontanon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42654832525386,"sku":"S230906231","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/OPntanon_Viura.jpg?v=1762371838"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-grange-neuve-monbazillac","title":"2021 Domaine de Grange Neuve Monbazillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in Pomport near Bergerac, in the heart of Périgord, Domaine de Grange Neuve belongs to the Pichon and Castaing families, and it has grown from being a small farm with just 4 hectares of vines in 1898 to a vineyard of 70 hectares today. \u003c\/span\u003eVineyards are based in the heart of Perigord, near Bergerac along the valley of the Dordogne river. Here, on the river slopes there is a particular micro-climate which favours the development of the botrytis necessary to make this style of sweet wine. Vines average 25 years of age. Grapes are hand harvested at a very late stage of maturity, in three successive 'triage', to ensure that only the most mature grapes are picked. Grapes are harvested in October and November. Grapes are gently put into a pneumatic press and the juice is transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is matured for 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half makefullwidth\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting note: A fabulous, luscious dessert wine with a great backbone of fresh acidity. The palate is rounded with plenty of orange marmalade, ripe apricots and nectarines with a twist of bitter orange on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Perfect with paté or blue cheeses such as Roquefort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Grange Neuve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42719931891786,"sku":"F118901212","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/FSW400_300_dpi_High_Res.jpg?v=1764264117"},{"product_id":"2023-chanzy-mercurey-rouge-le-bois-cassien","title":"2023 Chanzy Mercurey Rouge Le Bois Cassien","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer: their wines are a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Le Bois Cassien is one of Chanzy’s Monopole vineyards. It is a southeast facing, at 390m altitude, making it the highest vineyard in Mercurey. The vines are an average of 50 years old and the soils are chalk\/clay. Chanzy are Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 certified – which is the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France and more holistic than organic farming. It ensures biodiversity in the vineyard and reusable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-day pre-fermentation and cold maceration. Inclusion of 40% whole bunch in the ferment. Pumping over, delestage and temperature-controlled fermentation before maturation in barrel and then 3 months in stainless steel vat before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: The inclusion of 40% whole bunch has resulted in a crunchy, aromatic pinot. Layers of redcurrant and cranberry intertwined with some darker mulberry fruit and well integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Soft French cheeses and roasted poussin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chanzy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42742728491082,"sku":"B367605231","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4711.png?v=1763490212"},{"product_id":"2025-false-bay-slow-chenin-blanc","title":"2025 False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalse Bay Vineyards aims to make 'real' wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc stem from old bush vines in the coastal region. These old vines produce naturally low yields and retain good acidity despite being warmer and less windswept than Stellenbosch, so cooler, coastal Atlantic winds are less of a necessity for these gnarly old vines. Made by Waterkloof's talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Langenegger. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, fermented spontaneously with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks and then left on lees for a minimum of ten months before bottling. No additions other than sulphur as a preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half makefullwidth\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting note:  Ripe citrus and green plum fruit on the nose, with lightly bready aromas and notes of dried herbs including fennel and aniseed. Good concentration of zesty fruit with a creamy lemon character offset by taught acidity. The finish is long with great textural complexity, attributable to the long, slow, wild yeast fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match:  A versatile wine equally well suited to partner with seafood, risotto or herb roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"False Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43114053468234,"sku":"S103908251","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"2024-pierre-et-papa-rouge","title":"2024 Pierre et Papa Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003ePierre et Papa is a compact range of high quality wines made from grapes sourced throughout southern France. With packaging influenced by old advertising ephemera, Pierre et Papa’s nostalgic feel is very much in tune with the desire to seek out honest value. From approximately 40 year old vines planted at around 5000 vines per hectare on selected plots across the Pays d'Herault region. In this sunny corner of France grapes can ripen to full maturity and express great varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed and divided into two lots. One undergoes the modern process of hot skin contact maceration. After that, the juice goes through cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This procedure is carried out in order to extract and enhance the varietal’s aromatic qualities. The other lot is fermented traditionally on their skins for about ten days adding structure to the wine. 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Together, they travelled the world, spending many a season harvesting grapes and making wine in South America, the United States (California), South Africa and Germany before settling back in the Roussillon. Domaine Lafage, which has a winemaking history dating back to 1798, prides itself on producing fine and elegant wines from the mosaic of vineyards in the dry, windy and rugged landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: Made from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Macabeu grapes, this wine presents a rich and complex aroma of white flowers, pear, and apricot, as well as hints of honey and roasted nuts. 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