France - Bordeaux (6)

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.

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.

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 Lacombe Cadiot (75 cl), €12.00

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 Meaume Bordeaux Superieur (75 cl), €13.50

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".