Bordeaux

The wines below are the current vintages of wines we ship on a regular basis. We also hold smaller quantities of older vintages of these, and other Chateaux which are shown on our 'bin end' list and a range of 2008 on the en primeur list

                                                                                                            £ per bottle     case 

Red

Chateau Les Hauts de Perey 2007, Bordeaux Superieur                                5.90    70.74 this wine continues to gain wider customer approval                          (halves)   3.37    80.72 a light style of Claret, and very good value

Chateau Raveaux 2007,  1eres Cotes de Blaye                                           7.49        89.77 on the Right Bank, north of Pomerol & St Emilion, this relatively     (halves)         4.29       102.81 new appellation is a good source of quality claret at very good                                         prices. Largely Merlot, but the cooler climate produces a less                                             'jammy' wine than those to the south

Chateau de L'Hurbe 2005, Bordeaux Superieur                                               8.67  103.99 from a privately owned Chateau where the proprietor pays                                             a lot of attention to quality. Cabernet Sauvignon based blend                                           with light tannins in classic claret style

Chateau Vignolles Peyroulet 2002,  Graves                                                  8.70         104.34 elegant & well structured wine, with good oak and a certain                                richness. 35% Cab Sauv, 35% Merlot, 15% Malbec & 15% Carmenere

Chateau Pitray 1994,  Cotes de Castillon                                                    6.86     82.27

Chateau Rocher Calon 2007, Montagne St Emilion                                            9.67   115.97 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, a full bodied wine,                                (halves)  5.36   128.55 dark & rich with plummy fruit and subtle tannins

Chateau Le Vieux Serestin 2005, Cru Artisan Medoc                                      9.68   116.09 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% each Petit Verdot &                                         Malbec, from an estate planted in 1982 by Francis Castet, very                                         typical Medoc style and from an exceptional vintage

Chateau Saransot Dupre 2002,  Cru Bourgeois, Listrac                               9.76        117.03 Yves Raymond is notable in his efforts to make wine in a traditional                                  style and still uses quantities of Carmenere and Petit Verdot, varieties                             fast disappearing from the region. The wines are complex and elegant,                            medium bodied and with sufficient flavour without being too 'upfront'.                              The Grand Vin has only recently been upgraded to Cru Bourgeois                                     Superieur, a reflection of the quality being achieved here

Chateau Beaumont 2006, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Haut Medoc                   10.01          120.09 from an ever reliable and underrated Chateau, lively blackcurrant                                     nose and fresh tasting, ripe fruit, made in a classic but forward style

Chateau Terre Rouge 2005,    Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc                       10.03         120.32 strong, impressive Claret with splendid depth                              

Chateau de la Nauve 2007, St Emilion                                                      10.51        126.08 really good full St Emilion at an extremely attractive price

Chateau Tour Granins Grand Poujeaux 2005,  Moulis                               11.39            136.65 2nd wine of Chateau Granins, from some of the younger vines,                                         45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, partially                                    aged in oak, young & supple and ideal for current drinking

Chateau L'Enclos Bonis 2005,  St Estephe                                                11.71        140.53 quite a forward wine,  and ready for drinking now,                                                        smooth & well balanced with a firm structure

Chateau Paveil de Luze 2006,  Cru Bourgeois Superieur Margaux         12.21         146.41 from an early 17th century vineyard in the hands of the de Luze family                             since 1862, whose 80 acres are planted 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30%                          Merlot & 5% Cabernet Franc, this is always a reliable & very good value                           wine for the appellation

Chateau Pierrefitte 2004,  Lalande de Pomerol                                       12.22         146.64 one of the oldest properties in Lalande de Pomerol, made with                                          the assistance of Michel Rolland, 80% Merlot, 10% each Cabernets                                   Sauvignon & Franc, a rich wine, still youthful in style, with intense aromas                         of red fruit & cacao and elegant, earthy flavours

Haut de Poujeaux 2004,  Haut Medoc                                                       10.77        129.23 from a 4 hectare in the north eat of the Chateau Poujeaux estates,                                  55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon from 35 year old vines, aged in                              oak barrels for 12 months, a generous & elegant wine with much of                                 the qualities of its parent but more approachable at a younger age

Chateau La Croix Chantecaille 2004,  Grand Cru St Emilion                        15.03            180.36 a full bodied wine from vineyards on the Pomerol border              (halves)      8.38         201.04 next to Chateau Cheval Blanc, aged for one year in 40% new                                     oak, rich & soft with lovely plum flavours & essence of chocolate

Chateau Grand Pey Lescours 2005,  Grand Cru St Emilion                      16.61   199.28 owned by the Escure family since 1924, the wines from this          (halves)       8.54          204.80 25 hectare estate are a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet                                             Sauvignon & 5% Cabernet Franc, all from 25 year old vines,                                              aged for 20 months in French oak

Esprit de Clocher 2006,  Pomerol                                                              16.97   203.63 2nd wine of Clos du Clocher, 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc,                                       a delightful wine from a good vintage, already soft & quite mellow

Chateau Monlot (Capet) 2004,  Grand Cru St Emilion                              18.18   218.08 excellent wine for drinking now,                                                (2002 halves)     9.48   227.48 but still some potential to develop further

Chateau Siran 2006,  Grand Cru Exceptionnel Margaux                          16.45        197.40

Chateau d'Angludet 2006, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Margaux                   19.51        234.06 a chateau which has for some years been producing a wine of                                          classed growth quality, the 2006 was made with more Cabernet                                       Sauvignon (75%) than usual (the balance of 25% being Merlot).                                       Aromas of violets, a full bodied & generous wine with rasberry                                          flavour and good structure, expect it to be at its best 2011-2016

Chateau Les Ormes de Pez 2006,  Cru Bourgeois St Estephe                      18.80   225.60

Chateau du Tertre 2006,  5me Cru Margaux                                                20.57       246.81

Chateau Lafon Rochet 2006, 4me Cru St Estephe                                    21.15   253.80

Chateau Cantemerle 1997, 5me Cru Haut Medoc                                         22.03        264.34

Chateau Prieure Lichine 2006,  4me Cru Margaux                                  21.15          253.80

Chateau Haut Marbuzet 2006,  Cru Bourgeois St Estephe                           24.87           298.43

Chateau La Dominique 2006,  Grand Cru Classe St Emilion                        23.12        277.34

Chateau Potensac 1985,  Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc                             27.22     326.63

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker 1983,  Margaux                                   28.80         345.51

Chateau Pichon Lalande 2005,  2me Cru Pauillac                                        78.34                940.04

Chateau Cheval Blanc 2006,  1er Grand Cru Classe St Emilion             489.59            5875.04

 

 

Dry White Bordeaux                                                                            £ per bottle   case

Chateau Gaury Balette 2008,  Entre Deux Mers                                               6.12    73.44 50% Sauvignon, 50% Semillon, flowery nose with fresh,                                       attractive fruit that lingers on the palate, and a far cry                                                from the sulphurous wines produced by this region in the past

Chateau de L'Hurbe 2006, Bordeaux Sec                                                          6.93    83.07 an elegant & classy wine with plenty of substance

Chateau Cabanes 2006,  Graves Sec                                                                 8.11    97.29 one of a number of properties in the Graves region owned by the                                     Sevenet family. 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon, a dry & fruity wine                                     with floral bouquet and soft, delicate flavour

Chateau Beauregard Ducasse 2006,  Graves Sec                                             10.25   122.91 owned by the Perromat family since 1850, situated in the north                                         of the Graves region, 60% Sauvignon, 40% Semillon from 20 year                                     old vines, brilliant yellow colour, lovely floral aromas and dry, elegant                                flavour with crisp acidity

Chateau Lafont Menaut 2006,  Pessac Leognan                                                  14.10   169.20 80% Sauvignon, 20% Semillon, this is very fine, elegant & rich

 

 

Sweet White Bordeaux                                                                       £ per bottle    case (see dessert wines or bin ends for other sweet wines)

Chateau Crabitan Bellevue 2002,  Sainte Croix du Mont                 (50cl)   7.62    91.42 on the east bank of the Garonne, to the south of Loupiac and                                           opposite Sauternes, Sainte Croix du Mont shares the same ideal                                      conditions for producing dessert wine, but tends to offer better value.                              100% Semillon, with good weight & richness, hints of apricot & honey,                             and excellent balancing acidity

               

Prices are all inclusive of VAT

Minimum order is one case (of 12 bottles or equivalent) which may be mixed from any   of our wines listed

Delivery is free for all orders within our own delivery area (currently London and most surrounding counties) and for 3+ case orders throughout the remainder of the UK, excluding Highlands & Islands (please enquire for rates). Orders of less than 3 cases sent by third party carrier will be charged at cost or below (around £5 per case excluding VAT)

Please contact us for any further information :  wine@rfvintners.co.uk 

                                                                 Tel :   01892 723084 / 724209

Rodney Fletcher Vintners are independent Kent wine merchants & shippers supplying trade & private customers throughout the UK