France - Bordeaux (5)

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 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 Haut Medou Bordeaux Superieur (75 cl), €8.99

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.

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), €13.50

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.