France - Bordeaux (4)

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.

Les Hauts de Gros Caillou Saint Emilion (75 cl), €29.99

It reveals the elegance and finesse so typical of Saint-Emilion wines and stands apart for its distinctive, intense, ripe red fruit bouquet combined with toasted notes. The wine displays extremely well-balanced structure and silky, well-integrated tannins.

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.

Chateau Sissan Grande Reserve Bordeaux (75 cl), €23.99

A stunning property dating back to the 17th century, the Château Sissan vineyard estate stretches out to the uppermost reaches of Camblanes, guaranteeing the vines are ideally situated. The wine has a delicate and elegant bouquet, exuding aromas of red fruits and spice. Fleshy on the palate with a round and mellow finish.