2020 Domaine Nudant, Ladoix Chardonnay
Regular price £47.20 Save £-47.20ABOUT THE WINE
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 Bourgogne are situated in the village of Chorey-les-Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
With just the smallest touch of oak character, this is a retrained style of Bourgogne. A wine to enjoy in its youth.
FOOD PAIRING
Chicken and root vegetables, and delicately flavoured cheeses.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Easy-going Chardonnay, from a village better known for red wines. 10 000 bottles produced.
2020 Agriturismo Colognole, Chianti Rufina
Regular price £47.20 Save £-47.202020 Domaine Antonin Guyon, Chorey les Beaune 'Les Champs Longs'
Regular price £45.10 Save £-45.102020 Domaine des Perdrix, Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Regular price £42.40 Save £-42.402020 Domaine Nudant, Ladoix Rouge
Regular price £39.10 Save £-39.10ABOUT THE WINE
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 Bourgogne are situated in the village of Ladoix-Serrigny.
TASTING NOTES
An underrated gem of a village in the Cote de Beaune, Ladoix is famed for providing a stunning balance of tart red fruits and riper black fruits, a rarity for reasonably priced elegant red Burgundies. The first whiff of cranberries, raspberries and heirloom strawberries is captivating immediately. What comes next is the elegant savouriness of sage, rosemary and sautéed chestnut mushrooms. The light, but velvety tannins linger on the long finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Confit quail legs with roasted butternut squash, and sage butter gnocchi.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
An off-piste appellation which offers excellent value from some very impressive vineyard sites.
2020 Domaine de la Ferte Givry
Regular price £36.50 Save £-36.502020 Domaine des Trois Cellier, Chateauneuf du Pape "Cuvee Marceau"
Regular price £35.70 Save £-35.702020 Domaine Fillon, Chablis 1er Cru “Les Beauregards”
Regular price £34.30 Save £-34.302020 Domaine Bonnardot, Cotes de Nuits Villages Rouge
Regular price £34.00 Save £-34.002020 Domaine Bonnardot, Hautes Cotes de Nuits Clos des Oiseaux blanc
Regular price £31.00 Save £-31.002020 Capanna, Rosso di Montalcino
Regular price £28.00 Save £-28.002020 Domaine Guerrin & Fils, Saint Veran 'Le Clos Vessats'
Regular price £26.80 Save £-26.802020 Tar & Roses, Sangiovese Heathcote
Regular price £22.70 Save £-22.702020 Domaine Philippe Charmond Macon-Vergisson 'Sur la Roche'
Regular price £21.50 Save £-21.502020 Bodegas Langa, La Gavacha
Regular price £20.30 Save £-20.30ABOUT THE WINE
When Calatayud achieved DO status in 1990, it became Aragon’s second-largest quality wine-producing region after Cariñena. Since then, it has been upgrading and perfecting its wines, with both cooperative and private bodegas undertaking progressive improvements. Vinedos de Altura is one of those talented, progressive cooperatives, with 90-year-old Garnacha vines in the mountains of Calatayud. Following manual harvest to ensure the highest quality, this wine is an excellent expression of the region.
TASTING NOTES
A captivating, deep cherry hue entices the eye. The aroma melds an enticing medley of dark fruits and ripe red berries with superb minerality, warm spices, and aromatic balsamic undertones. Twelve months in French oak barrels lend complexity, giving way to a luscious, full-bodied experience. The palate is rounded and vibrant, with refreshing elegance and silky tannins. A harmonious, enduring, and utterly gratifying finish awaits.
FOOD PAIRING
Savour this delightful wine alongside a succulent sirloin or a delectable T-bone steak. Alternatively, enhance your culinary journey with wild game or a carefully curated, mature cheese board to showcase the wine's intricate flavours.
2020 Charles Deloire Pouilly Fume
Regular price £12.70 Save £-12.70ABOUT THE WINE
The vineyards of Deloire are spread out over the slopes bordering the right bank of the Loire. The rich limestone soil is particularly well-suited to vineyards, and an ideal south-western exposure ensures a perfect ripeness, while exposing the vineyards to the winds blowing up the valley from the Atlantic, which convey the classic 'gin-flint' minerality to the wines of Pouilly-Fumé.
TASTING NOTES
Citrus and soft, sweet gooseberry aromas, with an odd hint of blackcurrant. A crisp, mineral wine with a complex yet genteel palate and a long lingering aftertaste. The mineral edge of Pouilly-Fumé serves only to add freshness to this exceedingly enjoyable Sauvignon blanc.
FOOD PAIRING
Very much an aperitif wine - there is sufficient minerality for white fish, but this is best enjoyed as a refreshing treat on a warm day.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Pouilly-Fumé tends to exhibit a more bracing character than its neighbour Sancerre; in this wine, however, that edge has been toned down to create a more subtle, palate-pleasing experience.
Also available in 2022 75cl Bottle.