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Noel Verset Cornas 2004
Noel Verset Cornas 2004 table

Vintage	2004
Region	Cornas, just north of Valence
Colour/Style	Dry red - medium bodied, aged in old oak foudres
Grapes	100% Syrah
Alcohol (a.b.v)	12.5%
Food	Roasted or grilled red meats, duck, game
Next day	Still really good
Drink	Can be drunk now, but will peak in 5 to 8 years
A semi-transluscent crimson red core, fading gently to a pink rim with amber glints. The nose is so evocative and elegant already, with classic smoked bacon and lily aromas mingled with fresh summer fruits, spices, leather and parma violets. The palate is also truly elegant, with none of the tannic rusticity one might expect from a relatively young Cornas. It is full of ripe blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours, with savoury and floral nuances, fine tannins and a simply mouth-watering backbone of acidity. In fact, one could almost be in Hermitage with this one. Knowing Noel Verset's reputation for making traditional Cornas that needs fairly lengthy ageing to show its best, this is a remarkably accessible wine and really delicious to drink right now, although there is still plenty of scope for development with further ageing over the next 5 years or more.

Price: £28.95 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Gilles Barge Cuvée du Plessy 2006 Côte-Rôtie
Gilles Barge Cote-Rotie 2006 table

Vintage	2006
Region	Ampuis, Côte-Rôtie - 25km south of Lyon
Colour/Style	Dry red - medium/full bodied, aged in oak barrels.
Grapes	95% Syrah, 5% Viognier
Alcohol (a.b.v)	12.5%
Food	Roasted or grilled red meats, duck, game
Next day	Still very good
Drink	Can be drunk now, but will peak in 7 to 10 years
A dark purple core, semi-opaque, with a narrow crimson rim. When first opened, it is quite reticent on the nose, but begins to open up with exposure to the air, with notes of bramble, blackcurrant and perhaps raspberry and orange peel, mingled with cinnamon and clove, cedar, leather and tobacco. With a little coaxing, those classic Côte-Rôtie notes of lilies and smoke begin to peep through. The palate also opens up nicely after a few minutes and, whilst the tannins are a little young, they are ripe and spicy and there is a wonderful core of red and black fruits and spice just waiting to burst through. This isn't one of those rich, modern wines that promise much without actually delivering - this is traditional Côte-Rôtie, which demands contemplation. Tightly structured, pure and focused, with great balance and mouth-watering acidity, it has all of the ingredients necessary to evolve into a real beauty of a wine. Indeed, the remains of my bottle were still going strong a full two days after opening, and even more open for business. Whilst this wine can be drunk now with pleasure, it is only just beginning to hint at its potential as a classic wine from an excellent vintage.

Price: £27.75 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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J. Boutin Parcelle de Jean 2006 Saint-Joseph
La Ferme du Mont St-Joseph 2006 table

Vintage	2006
Region	Saint-Joseph, between Vienne and Valence
Colour/Style	Dry red - medium/full bodied, partly aged in oak barrels.
Grapes	98% Syrah, 2% Roussanne
Alcohol (a.b.v)	13.5%
Food	Rich casserole dishes, game, cheese
Next day	Still good
Drink	Now, or over the next 10+ years
A deep, vivid, young purple colour with a tiny rim. The nose is dense, spicy and deeply fruity, with blackcurrant, bramble and black cherry flavours and even a hint of toffee apple and dark chocolate. Whilst well-extracted and hedonistic, it is elegant too. The palate is rich and bold, delivering flavours of dark fruits and exotic spices - notably cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. The tannins are savoury and chocolatey and allied to good acidity, which makes for a big, sweet and sour wine with a lovely, long, warm finish. This is a Northern Rhone wine with a certain Southern Rhone warmth - not hugely typical of its appellation, but it really is delicious!

Price: £14.50 (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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