Wine drop in 2014-01-08 hk favourites

Wine Drop-In | Wednesday 8th January 2014

Chablis Clotilde Davenne

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Crisp whiteClotilde DavenneFranceChablis, Burgundy100% Chardonnay2012

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Pure. white flowers, white peachWell balancedN/ALight mediumGreen apple, salty, crisp and green£40.00

Selling PointsFemale wine maker – woo hoo! Clotilde Davenne is a perfectionist who lives in a charming farmhouse in the Chablis village of Prehy amongst the vines, making truly handmade and individual wines. Her style expresses the minerality and soul of her terroir.

Tasting NotesA very pale, simmering gold colour with fresh green grassy, fruit driven nose. Subtle hints of butter, citrus and green apple. Concentrated fruit and clean minerality on the finish.

Food MatchingScallops, Turbot, Bream, Monkfish.

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Sancerre Domaine Girault


Dry crisp whiteDomaine GiraultFranceLoire100% Sauvignon Blanc2012


Gooseberry, floralMediumN/ARobust but soft and smoothCitrus, stone fruit, nettle leaf£37.50

Selling PointsCrafted by father and son (Patrick and Adrian) from organically raised vines that are at least 25 years old, this wine has real intensity and depth.

Tasting NotesGold yellow colour. Bright., floral, dry, fruity. Fleshy in style with soft nettle leaf aromas and light mineral complexities.

Food MatchingDover Sole, Turbot, Chicory salad.

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Château Rochemorin ‘Claret’

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Soft & sensual redChâteau RochemorinFrancePessac-Léognan, Bordeaux60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot2007


Ripe red fruit, spices and toasty notesMedium-highMediumMedium-highSpice, black pepper, dark fruit£40.00

Selling PointsChâteau de Rochemorin belonged to philosopher Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, in the 18 th century. This wine has beautiful complexity and mineral characteristics, so typical of the Graves terroir..

Tasting NotesMedium-deep garnet-red colour. Aromas of ripe red fruit followed by smoky, forest floor aromas. Very attractive on the palate thanks to freshness, lightness and lively acidity. The oak is marvellously complemented by delicate spicy flavours, such as black pepper and star anise. The tannin gives body to the wine

Food MatchingPoultry and game go very well with this wine as well as any of our steaks or a cheese platter.

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Chianti Classico Vigna Paronza


Full bodied, dry redCasale dello SparvieroItalyDOCG Chianti Classico Riserva100% Sangiovese2008


Wild cherries-jam, hints of vanilla & currantsMedium-highStrongMedium to fullDark cherries, blackberries & tobacco£47.50

Selling PointsThe Casale (farm-house) dates back to the 16th century and it is on the vast grounds where the sparrow-hawks have been making their nest for centuries. That’s why the sparrow-hawk is the symbol and trademark for the winery.

Tasting NotesRuby red colour with garnet hues. The nose opens with aromas of cherries and hints of vanilla and currants. Powerful and rustic on the palate, tannic and dry with a hint of blackberry and tobacco.

Food MatchingA full flavoured steak, such as the Rump or any of the big cuts. Also great with a cheese board.

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Côtes du Rhône – Famille Perrin ‘Vinsobres’

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Fruity redFamille PerrinFranceAOC Vinsobres, Vallée du Rhône50% Grenache, 50% Syrah2011

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Violet, black fruit & spices, black pepper & liquoriceMediumHighFullRich red fruits, jam, chocolate£40.00

Selling PointsThe Perrin family have been making wine for five generations and now owns around 60ha in one single plot in Vinsobres; the most Northerly of all the 'cru' villages of the Southern Rhône and the best place (in the South) to grow wonderfully spicy Syrah.

Tasting NotesDark colour with purple undertones. Intense nose with notes of violet, black fruit and spices, black pepper and liquorice. Feels round on the mouth, full-bodied, huge finesse with elegant tannins, very fresh.

Food MatchingBig, rich plates; think belly ribs, potted beef and bacon, rib eyes or prime ribs and roast beef.

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Côtes du Rhône – Famille Perrin ‘Gigondas’

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Spiced redFamille PerrinFranceAOC Gigondas, Vallée du Rhône80% Grenache, 20% Syrah2010


Cherries, currants, herbs and spiceMediumMediumMedium to fullRich black fruits£55.00

Selling PointsProduced on sandy soils, which cover a small part of the appellation, Grenache expresses great softness and is very aromatic without being heavy. This wine is full bodied but with finesse at the same time.

Tasting NotesBright ruby red colour with purple undertones. On the nose aromas of cherries, thyme and blackberries are found. It’s round and full bodied with elegant tannins and great balance.

Food MatchingA well rounded, diverse wine which matches all of our steaks quite nicely.

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