France - Bordeaux (7)

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 Haut Bertinerie Red (75 cl), €15.00

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (Old Vines) Bertinerie Estate is located in Blaye district, part of the famous ''Cotes of Bordeaux'' AOC appellation. Owned by the same family for the last 2 centuries, this 75 ha estate has been steadily expanded by Eric and Frantz Bantegnies. They have during the last 20 years, consolidating the château's reputation for producing the appellation's foremost wines. 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 h as been aged in new French casks for 12 months long in the underground cellars of the Château. Wine makers 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.

Chateau La Baronnerie (75 cl), €12.00

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.

Chateau Lacombe Cadiot (75 cl), €17.99

From Vineyards located in Macau, in the Médoc, on some of the best soils of the region, this wine offers clean fruit on the palate and a very long aftertaste showing all the finesse of the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot grapes. A very elegant wine which goes perfectly well with red and rich white meats, and also great with cheese

Chateau Manon des Brumes (75 cl), €10.00

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 Moulin Lafitte Bordeaux (75 cl), €19.00

Grapes sourced from selected, south facing vineyards, this wine was produced using 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. This full bodied elegant red with soft tannins is deep ruby in colour and has aromas of red fruit and spices. Delicious with duck, roasted and grilled meat dishes.

Michel Lynch Bordeaux Merlot (75 cl), €12.49

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.