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Looking for some of the best Fine Wines in London? Shop our extensive collection of fine wines online, with free delivery on orders over £75. And don't forget, you can also click and collect from our Parsons Green and Wimbledon Village stores.
2020 Domaine Antonin Guyon, Chambolle Musigny 'Clos du Village' Monopole
Regular price £88.30 Save £-88.302020 Antonin Guyon, Meursault 1er Cru 'Les Charmes Dessus'
Regular price £105.00 Save £-105.00ABOUT THE WINE
Domaine Antonin Guyon is one of the most prestigious estates in the Côte d’Or, as well as one of the largest family-owned wineries in the region. It was started in the 1960s by Antonin Guyon with parcels of land in Gevrey and Meursault. The Guyon Les Charmes Dessus is the upper part of the Les Charmes 1er Cru, high on the slopes just below 1er Cru Perrieres. Grapes are hand-harvested and then carried in small boxes to the cellars, where they are sorted. Fermentation is carried out in oak casks between 64–68°F. Lees are stirred twice a week. The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new barrels.
TASTING NOTES
A lovely golden green color. Aromas of honey and very rich in the mouth, with hints of almond. Excellent depth, focus and precision. This wine can be enjoyed now, or it can also be aged for up to 10 years.
FOOD PAIRING
A perfect companion to fish or poultry in creamy sauces.
2020 Madame Veuve Point, Corton Grand Cru Blanc
Regular price £122.40 Save £-122.40ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Madame Veuve Point is the unique story of a woman winemaker whose wines won the Grand Prize at the 1904 Saint Louis World Fair, and have continued making excellent Burgundy wines ever since. Now, Géraldine Point is the latest generation of the family to pick up the torch and continue a hundred year old wine making tradition.
An emblematic figure of Burgundy, Corton Grand Cru is an appellation produced in the towns of Aloxe Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses. The terroirs of ‘la montagne des Corton’ have the astonishing ability to produce structured wines that are perfect for long aging.
TASTING NOTES
Elegant and sophisticated, round, powerful, full-bodied and generous, white Corton Grand Crus are rare in a white in this vintage. It possesses a nice light gold appearance with green highlights. It marries notes of citrus with butter, vanilla, spices and flint.
FOOD PAIRINGS
This Corton Grand Cru pairs naturally with seafood, crayfish and other fish. Cassoulette of veal sweetbreads and Supreme of Chicken with morel mushrooms will work well too. Also worth trying with goats cheese.
2020 Domaine Antonin Guyon, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Pucelles'
Regular price £140.00 Save £-140.00ABOUT THE WINE
Domaine Antonin Guyon is one of the most prestigious estates in the Côte d’Or, as well as one of the largest family-owned wineries in the region. It was started in the 1960s by Antonin Guyon with parcels of land in Gevrey and Meursault. Les Pucelles is one of the best known and most famous of Puligny’s 1er Crus, just adjacent to the Grand Crus of Batard and Bienvenue Batard Montrachet. Grapes are hand-harvested and then carried in small boxes to the cellars, where they are sorted. The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Ethereal aromas of pear, apple, lime and mixed with notes of mushroom and earth. There is an explosion of fullness on the palate with elements of honeysuckle and herbs. The finish is cool, precise, focused and very long.
FOOD PAIRING
Pairs well with lobster, seafood in cream sauces, chicken with wild mushrooms or soft cheeses.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Guyon produces only three barrels (75 cases) of this exquisite wine from their tiny parcel of land!
2020 Pierre Mayeul, Meursault 1er Cru "Goutte d'Or"
Regular price £158.50 Save £-158.50ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pierre Mayeul is the story of three old friends united by the same passion for Burgundy and with a shared goal to produce high-quality wines where each cuvee beautifully represents the individual terroir and 'climat' of each appellation. Each with a long history of Burgundian winemaking they vinify their wines in an old castle in Ladoix and age the wines in barrels in cellars that date back to the 17th Century situated in the very heart of Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
The nose of this Meursault 1er Cru "Goutte d'Or" captivates with its enticing aromas of ripe golden apple, quince, and white flowers, while delicate notes of toasted brioche and nutmeg hint at the meticulous oak ageing. On the palate, this luxurious Chardonnay impresses with its rich texture, well-balanced acidity, and complex, layered profile. Flavours of grilled pineapple, apricot, and a touch of buttered toast intermingle with a subtle minerality, leading to a long, opulent finish.
FOOD PAIRING
This refined white Burgundy pairs well with sophisticated dishes such as butter-basted turbot with truffled potato purée, seared foie gras with poached pear, lobster bisque garnished with caviar, or a succulent veal chop accompanied by a creamy morel mushroom sauce.
2020 Domaine Nudant, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Regular price £185.50 Save £-185.50ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The vines for this Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru are grown in one of Burgundy's most esteemed appellations.
TASTING NOTES
The alluring bouquet offers a symphony of lemon curd, green apple, and white blossom aromas, underscored by hints of crushed stone and toasted almond. On the palate, this luxurious Chardonnay displays a remarkable balance of fruit, minerality, and seamlessly integrated oak. As it opens up, the wine reveals layers of pineapple, quince, and a touch of honey, culminating in a refined, persistent finish.
FOOD PAIRING
This exquisite Grand Cru is a perfect accompaniment to dishes that highlight its depth and complexity. Consider pairing it with butter-poached lobster with a delicate beurre blanc, veal medallions in a creamy morel sauce, or a wild mushroom and leek tart. The wine's elegant character also complements a lavish seafood platter featuring oysters, crab, and langoustines.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
The Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru is a shining example of the Nudant family's mastery in crafting top-tier white Burgundies that express the distinctive terroir of their prestigious appellations. Renowned for producing some of the world's finest Chardonnays, the Corton Charlemagne appellation yields wines that are both opulent and capable of ageing gracefully.
2020 Pierre Mayeul, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Regular price £298.50 Save £-298.50ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pierre Mayeul is the story of three old friends united by the same passion for Burgundy and with a shared goal to produce high-quality wines where each cuvee beautifully represents the individual terroir and 'climat' of each appellation. Each with a long history of Burgundian winemaking they vinify their wines in an old castle in Ladoix and age the wines in barrels in cellars that date back to the 17th Century situated in the very heart of Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
The elegant nose of dark cherries, blackberries, and delicate violets captivates the senses, while whispers of leather, earth, and truffle add complexity. The sophisticated oak ageing reveals notes of cedar and baking spices. On the palate, this Grand Cru enchants with a whole body, firm yet refined tannins, and beautifully balanced acidity. A symphony of flavours, including black currants, plums, and a hint of dark chocolate, culminating in a long, memorable finish.
FOOD PAIRING
To honour this outstanding wine, pair it with indulgent dishes such as a butter-basted filet mignon with a red wine reduction, or a truffle-infused risotto showcasing wild mushrooms and aged Parmesan. The wine's depth of flavour and structure also makes it a superb partner for a roasted rack of lamb with a rosemary and garlic crust, or a sumptuous duck confit with a side of parsnip puree & sautéed greens.