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 6.05 72.62 this wine continues to gain wider customer approval (halves) 3.43 82.37 a light style of Claret, and very good value
Chateau Raveaux 2007, 1eres Cotes de Blaye 7.72 92.59 on the Right Bank, north of Pomerol & St Emilion, this relatively (halves) 4.36 104.69 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 8.80 105.63 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 8.84 106.10 elegant & well structured wine, with good oak and a certain richness. 35% Cab Sauv, 35% Merlot, 15% Malbec & 15% Carmenere
Chateau Rocher Calon 2007, Montagne St Emilion 9.82 117.86 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, a full bodied wine, (halves) 5.43 130.43 dark & rich with plummy fruit and subtle tannins
Chateau Le Vieux Serestin 2005, Cru Artisan Medoc 9.83 117.97 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 9.86 118.32 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 Terre Rouge 2005, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 10.10 121.14 strong, impressive Claret with splendid depth
Chateau de la Nauve 2007, St Emilion 10.62 127.49 really good full St Emilion at an extremely attractive price (halves) 5.92 141.94
Chateau Tour Granins Grand Poujeaux 2005, Moulis 11.51 138.06 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 Beaumont 2006, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Haut Medoc 11.55 138.65 from an ever reliable and underrated Chateau, lively blackcurrant nose and fresh tasting, ripe fruit, made in a classic but forward style
Chateau Beaumont 2007, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Haut Medoc 11.10 121.20
Chateau Mauvinon Cuvee St Jacques 2007, Grand Cru St Emilion 11.59 139.12 a good wine for the price, with soft Merlot fruit and plenty of depth, already drinking well now but will certainly improve
Chateau L'Enclos Bonis 2005, St Estephe 11.85 142.18 quite a forward wine, and ready for drinking now, smooth & well balanced with a firm structure
Chateau Pierrefitte 2004, Lalande de Pomerol 12.34 148.05 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 15.15 181.77 a full bodied wine from vineyards on the Pomerol border (halves) 8.44 202.45 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 16.72 200.69 owned by the Escure family since 1924, the wines from this (halves) 8.59 206.21 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 17.18 206.21 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) 2003, Grand Cru St Emilion 18.29 219.49 excellent wine for drinking now, (2002 halves) 7.20 172.80 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 19.62 235.47 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 Citran 1998, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 20.21 242.50
Chateau Lafon Rochet 2006, 4me Cru St Estephe 21.15 253.80
Chateau Canon 1999, Canon Fronsac (magnums) 42.35 254.10
Chateau Charmail 2001, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 22.35 268.20
Chateau Meyney 2003, Cru Bourgeois St Estephe 23.55 282.60
Chateau Cambon La Pelouse 2000, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 24.80 297.60
Chateau Haut Marbuzet 2006, Cru Bourgeois St Estephe 24.87 298.43
Chateau Potensac 1985, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc 27.22 326.60
Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2001, 2me Cru Classe St Estephe 64.60 775.20
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 6.25 74.97 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 2007, Bordeaux Sec 7.04 84.48 an elegant & classy wine with plenty of substance
Chateau Cabanes 2008, Graves Sec 8.22 98.70 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 2008, Graves Sec 10.36 124.32 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 12.60 151.20
Chateau Lafont Menaut 2008, Pessac Leognan 14.22 170.61 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) 7.74 92.83 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 £5.20 per case excluding VAT)
Please contact us for any further information : wine@rfvintners.co.uk
Tel : 01892 724314 / 724209
Rodney Fletcher Vintners are independent Kent wine merchants & shippers supplying trade & private customers throughout the UK
