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Jonnys Favourites
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Here are my current favourite tipples. These are the wines that I am drinking at home (all in the name of research of course) and being most animated about.
They are all drinking very well indeed now.
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Cuvee des Peres Martin 2008, Domaine de Mont d'Hortes |
 Was £8.99 £6.99 per bottle £83.88 per case
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JONNY'S FAVOURITES
Roch Anglade makes fantastic whites wines and this excellent medium bodied barrel aged blend of Syrah and Grenache aged shows that he can make reds too. Very smooth and
elegant.
Drink now to 2012
Drink with: Red meats, cheeses.
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Pinot Blanc 2008, Domaine Charles Baur |
 Was £9.99 £7.99 per bottle £95.88 per case
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Superior dry, elegant aperitif white – the wine trade’s secret tipple! Once tried, forever hooked.
Drink: Now to 2012
Drink with: Aperitif, fish, chicken and pork dishes, charcuterie.
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Rioja Gontes Crianza 2006, Bodegas Gonzalez Teso |
 Was £11.49 £8.99 per bottle £107.88 per case
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JONNY'S FAVOURITE
Fruit led, modern style of Rioja with hints of dark cherry, coffee and caramel. 12 months in oak barrel. Very well crafted smooth red with oodles of flavour.
Drink: Now to 2015
Drink with: Red meats, cured meats, cheeses.
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Saint-Bris 2009, Domaine Bersan |
 £9.79 per bottle £117.48 per case
SILVER MEDAL
From one of the best winemakers in Saint-Bris, the only village in Burgundy allowed to make Sauvignon Blanc. Lean, grassy, citrus fruits, long length. A good value Sancerre alternative!
Drink: Now to 2011
Drink with: Aperitif, canapés, fish, goat's cheese, asparagus.
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Chablis 2008, Daniel Seguinot |
 Was £12.49 £9.99 per bottle £119.88 per case
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GOLD MEDAL - CHARDONNAY DU MONDE 2010
2008 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS - BRONZE (2007 vintage)
Absolutely classic Chablis from bon viveur Daniel Seguinot at Maligny. Dry, refreshing, minerally and well balanced - the perfect aperitif.
Drink: Now to 2012
Drink with: Shellfish, fish, chicken or on its own.
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Saint Chinian 'Vieilles Vignes' 2006, Domaine la Maurerie |
 £9.99 per bottle £119.88 per case
JONNY'S FAVOURITE
BEST SELLER
Michel Depaule's top wine - he also makes our 'Esprit du Terroir' red. Syrah dominated blend from very old vines (40 yrs+). Intense fruit, aged in oak and drinking beautifully now.
Drink: Now - 2011
Drink with: Steak, casseroles, sausages, wild boar, mature cheeses.
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Quincy 2008, Domaine Valery Renaudat |
 £10.79 per bottle £129.48 per case
2007 GUIDE HACHETTE
Classic Sauvignon Blanc from lesser known village in Eastern Loire valley. Dry and grassy with hints of gooseberries. Very good value.
Drink: Now to 2012
Drink with: aperitif, fish, salads, goats cheese.
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Rioja Riserva 1999, Casado Morales |
 £15.99 per bottle £191.88 per case
Classic blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura. 2 years in oak barrels and 2 years in bottle. Lovely aged nose of tobacco and leather. Long length. The best Riserva from my trip.
Drink: Now to 2012
Drink with: Red meats, cured meats, cheeses.
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Monthelie 2007, Vincent Bouzereau |
 £15.99 per bottle £191.88 per case
Vincent served this wine for lunch when I last visited him (with wild boar stew). This is exactly what I want from a Pinot Noir. Luckily I managed to prise a few cases from him.
Drink: Now to 2014
Drink with: Coq au vin, chicken stews, fish, egg dishes.
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