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Chateau La Dournie 2005 - Saint-Chinian
Chateau La Dournie 2005 table
Vintage
 2005
 Chateau La Dournie Saint-Chinian 2003
Region Saint-Chinian, north-west of Béziers
Colour/Style Dry red, partly oak aged, partly aged in vat
Grapes 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 12.5%
Food Roast meats, vegetable and pasta dishes, game
Next day
Still fresh the next day
Drink Now, or over the next 5+ years
Deep, bright purple with a carmine rim. The nose reeks of everything that is unique about the red wines of Languedoc - and Saint-Chinian in particular. Parma violetes, redcurrants, aromatic garrigue herbs and stoney minerality abound. The palate has a lovely core of redcurrant and cherry flavours, mouthwatering acidity and again that unique, schisty minerality. Though there is something of the rustic about this wine, it also possesses a great deal of charm. And although it really couldn't be confused with a wine from anywhere else in France (or anywhere else in the world, for that matter), it may well appeal to lovers of good village Burgundy. And oh, that nose!
 
Price:  £7.60 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Chateau Etienne La Dournie 2005 - Saint-Chinian
Etienne La Dournie 2005 table
Vintage
 2005
 Chateau Etienne La Dournie Saint-Chinian 2004
Region Saint-Chinian, north-west of Béziers
Colour/Style Dry red, aged for 10 months in oak barrels
Grapes 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.0%
Food Roast red meats, vegetable and pasta dishes, game
Next day
Still fresh the next day
Drink Over the next 5 to 8 years
Bright purple colour with a carmine rim. The nose is dominated by wonderful Syrah aromas - almost northern Rhone-like, with bramble and blackcurrant aromas complimented by notes of violets and lilies, cigar box, toasted brioche, vanilla custard, and even a hint of earthy barnyard. A very complex and alluring wine. The palate has bramble and cherry flavours, with some tarry, meaty notes and that trademark Saint-Chinian herby, mineral quality and fine acidity. This is already a stunner, but has all the ingredients with which to age and evolve beautifully over the next 5 to 8 years. Fantastic winemaking, and without doubt the best Etienne La Dournie I have tasted.
 
Price:  £9.29 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Chateau La Dournie Elise 2003 - Saint-Chinian
Chateau La Dournie Elise 2003 Table
Vintage
 2003
 Chateau La Dournie Elise 2003
Region Saint-Chinian, north-west of Béziers
Colour/Style Dry red, partly aged in new oak barrels, the rest in vat
Grapes 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache (50 year old vines)
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Venison, roast beef, lamb, pork, cheese
Next day
Still fresh the next day
Drink Over the next 5 to 8 years
Deep purple colour, with a nose of strawberry, plum, violet and a hint of woodsmoke. These all carry through in the mouth, with extra layers of cherry, bramble and liquorice. Not quite so typical of the Saint-Chinian terroir (shades of neighbouring Minervois), but a gorgeous wine nevertheless - and just starting to open-out nicely!



 
Price:  £10.75 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Chateau La Dournie Elise 2004 - Saint-Chinian
Chateau La Dournie Elise 2004 table
Vintage
 2004
 Chateau La Dournie Elise 2003
Region Saint-Chinian, north-west of Béziers
Colour/Style Dry red, partly aged in new oak barrels, the rest in vat
Grapes 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache (50 year old vines)
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Venison, roast beef, lamb, pork, cheese
Next day
Still fresh the next day
Drink Over the next 5 to 10 years
A deep, blood red core with a small(ish) carmine rim.The nose has fresh plum, bramble and dates, along with more of that hallmark Saint-Chinian terroir - garrigue herbs, violets and strong mineral influence. Further notes of tobacco and brioche put in an appearance, in what is a very complex and aromatic wine. The palate is concentrated and balanced, with rich, spicy (but not too sweet) bramble and cherry fruit wrapped in a blanket of fine, grippy tannins and mouth-watering acidity. Already a joy to drink, albeit a little young and tannic, this is another beautifully structured wine witha great future. A conservative estimate would be 5 to 8 years before maturity and a 10 to 15 year life span. Another absolute cracker!

 
Price:  £11.50 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Chateau La Dournie Rosé 2006 - Saint-Chinian
Chateau La Dournie Rosé Table
Vintage
 2006
 Chateau La Dournie Rosé 2003
Region Saint-Chinian, north-west of Béziers
Colour/Style Dry rosé
Grapes Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food As an aperitif, or with fish dishes and cold meat salads
Next day
Still fresh
Drink Over the next two years
New for 2008 - tasting note to follow.

 
Price:  £7.25 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Minimum order value, delivery charges and times
The minimum order value is £50 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £50 and £175: delivery charge is £6. Orders over £175: delivery is free! (If your order is over £175, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £175) but with a small discount for orders over £175 - please call us for a quote.
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