France

One of the very best value Champagnes with style and elegance, ripe, creamy fruit and a fine persistant finish.

Chateau Angludet is owned and run by the Sichel family.55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. From the highly regarded 2010 vintage which is starting to drink but will benefit from cellaring. A wine with power, balance and style. A wonderful buy. Drink 2018-2040.

Clos de la Justice is a walled single vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin owned by Vallet Freres.

Chateau Fonplegade is a Grand Cru Classe Chateau from Saint-Emilion. 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 to 24 months in 85% new Franch oak.

Chateau Cantemerle is a Fifth Cru Classe Chateau based in the Haut-Medoc. From the early maturing 2011 vintage, a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot with 12 months spent in oak.

Hine has a much publised connection with Beamisnter and we stock three of their most recognisable blends. Thomas Hine married the daughter of a gentleman who owned a Cognac House in Jarnac. By 1817 the company was renamed Thomas Hine & Company. H is a blend of more than 15 Petite Champagne cognacs, with the youngest aged for 4 years. ItÆs their most floral cognac: with hints of jasmine and iris on the nose, and a delicate, velvety palate.

From a 16 ha site of Premier Cru vineyards in the Cote De Blan. Mainly Chardonney with a touch of Pinot Noir, unified in oak and four years on lees. Stunning!

Vaudesir is a Grand Cru vineyard located located in the lower part of the valley characterised by chalky limestone and Kimmeridian. The wines are steely and saline with a generous palate.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard are a well established name in Chassagne-Montrachet. A classic minerally, smoky nose with a broad, ripe palate of citrus, fat and balance. Excellent!

45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot Noir from the 2000 Vintage. 4-6 years on lees. A golden, amber colour, aromas of brioche, butter and a creamy, rich, citrus mouthfeel.