France - Bordeaux (8)

Dark Apparition Alicante Bouschet (75 cl), €10.00

Born in 1855, this varietal was the result of the grenache noir and petit bouschet crossing, made by Henri Bouschet. Since then, this varietal has spread all over the Mediterranean vineyards, mostly the Languedoc region, South of France. Atypical it offers a red pulp as well as a red skin, which enhances the wine colour displaying a dark red robe. It also provides fatness to the wine red. The result is a jammy and fruity

Chateau Manon des Brumes (75 cl), €13.00

60% Merlot, 30% Cab. Sauvignon 10% Cab. franc Château Manon Des Brumes Estate is located in Blaye district. part of the famous ''Cotes of Bordeaux'' AOC appellation. Owned by the family Bantegnies for the last 2 centuries, this beautiful Estate is producing traditional Bordeaux red and white. They have during the last 20 years, consolidating the château's reputation for producing the appellation's foremost wines. Château Manon Des Brumes red goes perfectly with roast, beef and light cheeses Wine makers comments: Brilliant and attractive colour, ripe black fruit nose of blackcurrant hints. Soft and smooth, well integrated tannins on the palate with pleasant aromas of ripe grapes supported by good body.

Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux (75 cl), €9.99

Owned by Dourthe since 1990, château pey la tour is located on a magnificent terroir, enhanced by exemplary levels of vineyard management setting the standard within the Bordeaux appellation. Stunning garnet in colour, on the nose the wine is defined by red fruit notes. Soft and remarkably well-balanced, this wine reveals attractive lingering aromatics on the finish.

Chateau Meaume Bordeaux Superieur (75 cl), €17.99

British owned since 1980, Château Méaume has 38 hectares of vines near the St Emilion/Pomerol area of Bordeaux. The vineyard, ideally situated on the area's clay soil, is planted predominately with Merlot vines. Small areas of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon add complexity to the blend. Over the years Mêaume has built a reputation for exceptional value. Dark, fruity and well balanced, this wine is ready for drinking now and will benefit from maturing for many years hereafter. This Château Méaume wine has passed a chemical analysis and a tasting panel to obtain : "Appellation Bordeaux Supérieur Contrôlée".

Chateau La Baronnerie (75 cl), €15.00

60% Merlot - 40% Cabernet Sauvignon This exceptional ''terroir cuvée'' is produced from a selection of the oldest vineyards. All the grapes are hand picked and sorted. After a total de-stemming, the long maceration during the vinification is performed under careful temperature control to bring out the best parts of the tannins potential. The wine has been aged in new French casks for 12 months long in the underground cellars of the Château. Winemakers comments: Deep colour, aromas of blackberries and hints of spice. The ageing has given elegance to its rich and tannic structure. Fine and soft with smooth, well integrated tannins on the palate, this full bodied wine deserves its place alongside any Bordeaux Grand Cru.

Lady De Mour Margaux (75 cl), €37.99

This is Margaux in its purest form. Cabernet Sauvignon is supported by Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc that has been aged in oak for 12-15 months. Delicate notes of red berries on the nose, so very typical of Margaux. Elegant and well-structured ripe dark fruits combine with silky tannins giving the wine a wonderfully long and pleasing finish. Enjoy this wine now or age for 5 to 10 years.

Chateau Haut Medou Bordeaux Superieur (75 cl), €17.99

Winemakers for generations, Family Sorges acquired Château Haut Médou in 1957. They started with only 6 hectares of vineyards and extended to more than 200 hectares in Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. Château Haut Médou has a deep red colour, with a rich nose of black fruits aromas. On the palate this wine has a well-balanced evolution with velvety mature tannins.

Michel Lynch Bordeaux Merlot (75 cl), €14.99

The wine that bears his name has passed through the hands of a renowned winemaking team. It is crafted from a selection of the Bordeaux vineyard's noblest grapes, which have been harvested at maturity and carefully vinified. Michel Lynch is an elegant and fruit-forward wine, a perfect reflection of its rich terroir, one of the most prestigious in the world.