White Wine
2008 Folie De Roi, Pacherenc De Vic Bihl Sec, Cave De Crouseilles
Fascinating Gascon grapes make for a complex array of fresh, fruity, floral and herby characters in this appealing dry white. Made by the ultra-reliable team at the Plaimont winery, who have an admirable focus on polishing the finer characters of the region's local grapes (in this case, Arrufiac, Petit Courbu and Manseng), bringing intriguing styles to a wide audience. (read more)
Our Price: £9.00
2008 Le Faite Blanc, Cotes De Gascogne 6 Bottles Per Case
Luxurious apéritif style, thrillingly fragrant, velvety and slightly off-dry, from this award-winning cellar. By expertly bringing polished examples of the characterful local grapes of Gascony to a global audience, the Plaimont cellar has won world-wide acclaim. This, their top white cuvée, ('Le Fâite' means 'The Peak') is a partially-oaked blend of local varieties Arrufiac, Petit Courbu and Petit and Gros Manseng. (read more)
Our Price: £14.00
2008 Chablis, Grand Cru, 'Valmur', Jean Paul Droin
Well-structured, with underlying minerality and grip, this elite Grand Cru Chablis offers an enticing array of aromas: peaches, apricots, citrus zest, pepper and spice. Benoit Droin has proven in recent years increasingly adroit in balancing the use of stainless steel and oak, lifting this Grand Cru-blessed domaine into the upper echelons. (read more)
Our Price: £34.00
2009 Chardonnay, La Grange Rouge, Vin De Pays D'oc
Grange Rouge's unique volcanic soils were formed one million years ago off the Med coast (near what's now Agde), when a geyser spurted ash and lava 1km into the air. The Phoenicians and Romans made wine here; Pierre Bésinet (whose ancestors arrived in 1790) now cultivates 14 varieties using 'green' methods. Bouillabaisse wine. (read more)
Our Price: £5.00
2009 Jean Des Vignes Dry White
A crisp, refreshing dry white of real character, made from Colombard and Ugni Blanc. (read more)
Our Price: £4.00
2009 Reuilly 'La Raie', Domaine Claud Lafon
The central Loire appellation of Reuilly, confusingly next door to the Village of Preuilly, grows Sauvignon to rival a junior Sancerre. Floral aromas; fresh, appley flavours and appetising grip; a white for river fish and seafood. (read more)
Our Price: £10.00
2008 Meursault 'Les Genevrieres', Domaine Antoine Jobard, En Primeur, 12 Bottle Case
We used to stock the wines of Francois Jobard many years ago, and a recent return to his cellars showed us that we had been missing out in the interim. Francois has now handed over control of this estate to his son, Antoine, and we were very impressed with the quality of his 08s. (read more)
Our Price: £627.00
2008 Meursault 'En La Barre', Domaine Antoine Jobard, En Primeur, 12 Bottle Case
We used to stock the wines of Francois Jobard many years ago and a recent return to his cellars showed us that we had been missing out in the interim. Francois has now handed over control of this estate to his son, Antoine, and we were very impressed with the quality of his 08s. (read more)
Our Price: £433.00
2008 Domaine De La Bongran, Macon Villages, J Thevenet, En Primeur, 12 Bottle Case
Domaine de la Bongran is one of Adnams most favoured estates. Why? Because year after year the Thevenet family produce stunning wines - totally unique in style and incredibly generous in flavour. Each wine takes months, if not years, to fully ferment. The grapes are late-picked, and the winery philosophy is totally unhurried. The wine is ready when it wants to be - not when the winmakers dictate. Truley fantastic stuff. (read more)
Our Price: £181.00
2008 Domaine De La Bongran, Macon Villages, J Thevenet
Domaine de la Bongran is one of Adnams most favoured estates. Why? Because year after year the Thevenet family produce stunning wines - totally unique in style and incredibly generous in flavour. Each wine takes months, if not years, to fully ferment. The grapes are late-picked, and the winery philosophy is totally unhurried. The wine is ready when it wants to be - not when the winmakers dictate. Truley fantastic stuff. (read more)
Our Price: £14.00
2008 Hautes Cotes De Nuit Blanc, ' Cuvee Marine', Domaine Anne Gros, En Primeur, 12 Bottle Case
Anne is a member of the legendary Burgundian Gros dynasty, and is based in Clos Vougeot, Her vineyard work is dictated by her deep respect for the soil, her land and the greater environment, so ploughing and tilling are the order of the day. Her custom-built barrel cellar is immaculate, and has more in common with a top Bordeaux château?s than with the average Burgundy cellar. Her wines, which are equally immaculate have the ability to age with exceptional grace and elegance. (read more)
Our Price: £208.00
2008 Hautes Cotes De Nuit Blanc, ' Cuvee Marine', Domaine Anne Gros,
Anne is a member of the legendary Burgundian Gros dynasty, and is based in Clos Vougeot, Her vineyard work is dictated by her deep respect for the soil, her land and the greater environment, so ploughing and tilling are the order of the day. Her custom-built barrel cellar is immaculate, and has more in common with a top Bordeaux château?s than with the average Burgundy cellar. Her wines, which are equally immaculate have the ability to age with exceptional grace and elegance. (read more)
Our Price: £44.00
2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Grange Rouge, Vin De Pays D'oc
From ancient volcanic soils on the Mediteranean coast just to the north of the town of Sête, an incisively crisp, zesty Sauvignon with appealing notes of gooseberries, apples and elderflowers. A hit with pan-fried scallops. (read more)
Our Price: £6.00
2008 Malvasia Bianca, Birichino, Monterey
Birichino are John Locke, ex winemaker at Bonny Doon and Alex Krause from Ca Del Solo. Both hail from the 'creative' stable of maverick winemaker Randal Grahm and their efforts at a bone dry Malvasia has a quirky familiarity about it. Aromatic, then a hint of sweetness which turns bone dry, this is a perfect wine to suit Asian cuisine. (read more)
Our Price: £14.00
2008 Pouilly Fuisse, Domaine Roure De Paulin
Jean-Claude du Roure, the current owner, took over the vineyard from his parents in 1985. Respecting the land and the environment, he runs his vineyard on the principles of well planned effort and sustainable cultivation of the vines, limiting the use of pesticides, allowing the growth of grass, and using bark to keep down the growth of weeds. (read more)
Our Price: £15.00
2009 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Tierra Antica, Bio Bio, Chile
This winery is now at the forefront of modern winemaking in Chile, placing great emphasis on using non-invasive winery techniques so that the purest possible fruit can be expressed. Wine maker Constanza Schwaderer concentrates on working in the vineyard in order to optimize the quality of the grapes produced. This is evident in this fruit-driven wine. (read more)
Our Price: £7.00
Adnams Cellar Selection Chablis 12 Bottle Case
The Adnams Cellar Selection seeks to find wines of a quality above the norm, that you would be proud to have on your dinner table. This Chablis is made by Clothilde Davenne at her new domaine in Prehy. We have followed Clothilde for many years as winemaker to some of Chablis's great estates and now that she has her own domaine it was the perfect opportunity to have her make some of her splendidly mineral Chablis for Adnams. (read more)
Our Price: £161.00
2009 Vallobera, Bodegas San Pedro, Rioja
With their covetable vineyards in Rioja's Alavesa and recently-refurbished winery, ambitious Javier San Pedro, brother Carlos and brother-in-law Jesus Navoscués are establishing a reputation for making modern wines of the highest calibre. Vallobera is their highest vineyard, where slow ripening accentuates fruit intensity. Made from Viura, the classic grape of white Rioja, this crisp, concentrated, elegant style has fresh lime flavour with hints of tropical fruit richness. (read more)
Our Price: £6.00
2009 Dr L Riesling, Qba, Dr Loosen, Mosel
In our 20-vintage association with winemaking dynamo Ernst Loosen, he's never faltered. We often visit his Mosel-side estate near Bernkastel and know the secrets of his success: low yields, late harvesting and thoughtful stewardship of a stunning vineyard portfolio. Even this basic Riesling shows real integrity. Light yet vibrant, with enticing aromas of flowers and citrus peel, it's great for lunchtime drinking or pre-dinner aperitif. (read more)
Our Price: £6.00
2009 Touraine Sauvignon, Paul Buisse
Paul Buisse has 15 hectares of vines close by the charming town of Montrichard on the banks of the river Cher. Here he has established not only his own wine cellars, dug deep into the chalky cliffs, but has also developed a thriving negociant business, dealing in wines from all over the Loire Valley. The Sauvignon he makes for us is from his own vineyards. Deliciously typical of this grape. Try this with some fresh goat cheese or served with hot fish pie. It is delightfully versatile. (read more)
Our Price: £6.00
2009 Touraine Sauvignon, Domaine La Beregerie, Jacky Marteau
Jacky Marteau's 'Domaine de la Bergerie' occupies some of Touraine's most enviable sites: south-facing, pebble-and-flint slopes beside the River Cher. Quality is paramount: low yields are encouraged by growing grass between vine rows, pruning is radical and leaves are plucked in summer to let the sun shine through. His meticulous approach extends to this basic Sauvignon Blanc cuvée with its crisp green fruit-packed palate and appetising citrus tang. (read more)
Our Price: £7.00
2009 Quincy 'Les Grands Coeurs', Domaine Sylvain Bailly
Quincy is a tiny Loire appellation on the left bank of the Cher where dynamic Jacques Bailly and wife Marie-Helene cultivate a small parcel of Sauvignon and an even smaller plot of Pinot Noir. Jacques is best-known for his excellent Sancerres, but this exuberantly fruity Sauvignon deserves a wider audience. Attractive aromas of fresh grass and lemon peel; crisp green apples and limes on the palate; lovely with grilled goats cheese salad. (read more)
Our Price: £9.00
2008 Grand Lilas De Gascogne, Producteurs Plaimont
Fascinating Gascon grapes make for a complex array of fresh, fruity, floral and herby characters in this appealing dry white. Made by the ultra-reliable team at the Plaimont winery, who have an admirable focus on polishing the finer characters of the region's local grapes (in this case, Arrufiac, Petit Courbu and Manseng), bringing intriguing styles to a wide audience. (read more)
Our Price: £6.00
2007 3 Amigos White, Marsanne/Chardonnay/Roussanne, Mc Henry Hohnen, Margaret River
As the founder of Cape Mentelle and Cloudy Bay David Hoehnen's 'wine cred' is as high as it gets. Rather than rest on his laurels he has moved on and 'downsized' to a more hands-on operation with his daughter, Freya, as co-winemaker. There is a policy of minimal intervention in the vineyards where viticultural practices embrace old-fashioned 'common sense' farming philosophies, cultivating a system in which the soil and its organisms, along with plants, insects and animals, co-exist in a thriving equilibrium. (read more)
Our Price: £13.00
2008 Greco Di Tufo, 'Loggia Della Serra', Terredora,
Set in beautiful rolling countryside around the town of Montefusco, the Mastroberardino family cultivate many grape varieties including the obscure native Greco. The volcanic soils impart a mineral length to this fresh dry white. (read more)
Our Price: £13.00
2009 Chenin Blanc, The Lion Hunt, Seidelberg Estate, Paarl
This idyllic estate, founded in 1680, on the southern slopes of the Paarlberg, is owned by German émigré Roland Seidel. The winemakers have captured the soft grapey qualities of Chenin Blanc, with an appetising fresh edge. (read more)
Our Price: £5.00
2008 'Miral' Grillo, Bruno Fina, Sicily
Bruno Fina spent the 1990's running Sicily's experimental cellar at Alcamo, applying radical techniques to Sicilian varieties in pursuit of their true vocation. He advised growers making plantings - so he knows where the best grapes are, and what they can do. His cellar, near Erice, was ready for the superb 2005 vintage. Grillo, hitherto reserved for the production of Marsala, shines bright here in deliciously crisp, fragrant, full-bodied form. Try it with tuna or swordfish steaks. (read more)
Our Price: £6.00
2008 Auxey Duresses, Morey Blanc, En Primeur 12 Bottles Per Case
This is the negiociant business, set up by Pierre Morey and his wife Christiane Blanc. Pierre, who has now retired as Domaine Leflaive?s winemaker, continues with the family business under the Domaine Pierre Morey label, but has added the Maison Morey-Blanc to his repertoire. The main focus here is white wines, and they are bullish about the quality of these 08s, which are charged with ripe fruit and high natural acidity, ensuring freshness and vitality. (read more)
Our Price: £251.00
2008 Saint Aubin, Morey Blanc, En Primeur 12 Bottles Per Case
This is the negiociant business, set up by Pierre Morey and his wife Christiane Blanc. Pierre, who has now retired as Domaine Leflaive?s winemaker, continues with the family business under the Domaine Pierre Morey label, but has added the Maison Morey-Blanc to his repertoire. The main focus here is white wines, and they are bullish about the quality of these 08s, which are charged with ripe fruit and high natural acidity, ensuring freshness and vitality. (read more)
Our Price: £298.00
2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Goldwater, Marlborough
Goldwater Sauvignon uses the best Wairau Valley fruit to exhibit all the elegance and finesse of top quality Marlborough terroir. (read more)
Our Price: £9.00