Greetings!

Here are two firm favourites of mine from the Médoc that I think will offer you excellent drinking over the festive period and beyond for less than £20 a bottle.

You will probably recall the Chȃteau La Grave that was offered in Magnums last month, well we now have stock in bottles of the excellent 2016 vintage. This fine Cru Bourgeois continues to be one of the best valued clarets in my opinion. There are just a few magnums left of the 2015 by the way.

Another classically-styled claret is the Chȃteau Dupré. This estate produces gloriously elegant wines from their 40+ year old vines and their 2015 is drinking beautifully now.

Both wines are currently in stock and available for delivery.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to place an order.

Best regards
Karl

Karl Elwood, Director
Minimum order 1 case. Offered per case of 6x75cl bottles except where stated and prices include VAT. Subject to availability. Delivery charges may apply, which are typically £15 for most of mainland UK.
2016 Chȃteau La Grave, Cru Bourgeois Médoc
The property covers 23 hectares of densely-planted vines on a mixture of clay, gravel and limestone soils in the village of Blaignan, 10 km to the north of Saint Estèphe. Typically a blend of around two-thirds Merlot to a third Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little Petit Verdot in the balance. It is aged for twelve months in one third new oak casks. The 2016 is fresh and generous and brimming with red and black fruits. The 2015 is richer with a little more red fruits character and sweet, ripe tannins.


£ 96 per case

(2015 magnums @ £ 42 each)
2015 Chȃteau Fourcas Dupré, Listrac- Medoc
"The 2015 Fourcas-Dupre, which showed extremely well from barrel, has a classic pencil lead-scented bouquet that builds nicely in the glass, blackberry and briary scents very expressive after just a few swirls of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity. This is not a deep or powerful wine, but it has a certain elegance and I appreciate the precision on the finish. You could broach this early or just enjoy over the next 12 to 15 years." 91 points. Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate, March 2018.

£ 116 per case
Price includes VAT. Minimum order 1 case or as offered. No delivery charge for orders over £250 - delivery charges are typically £15 for most of the UK. Offered subject to availability. E&OE.


Please reply to this email if you would like to place an order or give me a call on 01273 242535.