This exquisite Pomerol was rightly voted Best Merlot in the World at the International Wine & Spirit competition in 2009 & the 2010 seems to be equally as good. Beneath its deep, ruby-red robe there is a supple & full-bodied wine with notes of caramelised cherry mixed with mild spices & cinnamon. Notes of vanilla & cigar box, with a wonderful length. ...

The vines of this white Burgundy Domaine Time Lost is located in the village of Prehy, one of 20 villages Chablis, in the valley of the Serein. The nose is very citrusy, a flavour which, along with mineral, carries through to the palate & finish. The wine has perfect fruit aromas, plenty of mineral notes, crisp, medium body, sweet & balanced on the palate Serve with white meat, sausage, sweetbreads or aperitif. ...

Courgis, the village where the vineyard Vaudelune is located is one of 20 villages of Chablis. It is south of Chablis, just outside the village of Prehy. The vines are 35 years old, it is well sheltered from the wind & facing south on a good slope. The delicate nose is mineral foremost. The palate is fresh & tasty. There are hints of white peach & grape. Awards Tastevinage Autumn 2012 Burgondia Golden Fall 2012 ...

Chablis Grand Cru is divided over seven climates including Les Clos & Preuses. Located on the town of Chablis, small hill facing south, near the village of Chablis. The Chablis Grand Cru wines are seeking to age. They really express the finesse of their terroir after several years in the cellar. Subtlety, power, elegance & great character Chablis. Serve 12 to 15 ° C. ...

The vineyards of Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, one of the most famous appellation is located in the towns of Courgis & Chablis. This is a very classic vintage for the Chablis & particulary for the 1er Cru Montmains. The balance between all the elements & especially alcohol & acidity which are extremely good. This wine gives white flowers & white peach flavours. The mineral flavours come after taste, & make the length very good. This is a must have of French whites for your cellar & to drink today, pure harmony & passion in a glass. It is delicious with fish, or with cheese. At its best: 2 to 8 years. Serve cool not cold ...

The Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2008 is a reflection of its sunny origin, expressing intense aromas of peaches, nectarines, aromatic herbs & biscuit. A light entry of stone fruit becomes a slippery midpalate that re-focuses to an aromatic & mineral finish. ...

The appealing nose of our 2011 chardonnay affords aromas of stonefruit, white floral, smokey oak & spice. The palate it fresh & lively with a bright acid backbone. Flavours abound of nectarines & peaches, juicy citrus & grapefruit pith. Good length with delicate texture & a fine mineral thread. Cloudy Bay chardonnay 2011 is an ideal partner to richer foods such as steamed crab, grilled white fish & fresh egg noodle pasta. ...

Nose: Complex flavours of cashew nut, preserved lemon & nectarine. Then, subtle grapefruit & white floral notes reveal themselves. Palate: Layered with a bold complexity of ripe fruit flavour & spicy, smoky oak characters. The combined texture of fruit density & lees work provides a focal point that is balanced by fresh & firm acidity. ...

The pale straw colour & aromas of ripe citrus fruits indicate the chardonnay origins of Pelorus nv. A bouquet of apple & lemon complements fresh bready notes derived from two years bottle ageing on lees. The deliciously crisp palate displays toasty, creamy complexity, enhanced by a lingering nutty finish. Chardonnay & pinot noir grapes are sourced from several grower & estate vineyards located within the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. Soils vary from stony free draining gravels to fine silt loams containing some clay. Vineyards are planted at a density of 1850 vines/ha & in an average year yield 9 tonnes/ha. The vines are trained to a standard vertical shoot positioned canopy. As a non-vintage sparkling wine, the final Pelorus blend comprises base wines from several seasons. The pinot noir & chardonnay grapes for Pelorus are harvested when the ideal balance between acid & sugar levels is reached for the production of premium sparkling wine. The naturally high acidity found in grapes grown in the Marlborough region ensures elegance & crispness in the final wine. Several different clones of chardonnay & pinot noir are used in the vinification of Pelorus NV. All grapes are pressed without crushing & the juice is given a short period of settling which is followed by racking & inoculation with a pure strain of Montrachet yeast. The base wines are fermented & aged in a mixture of stainless steel tanks, large oak vats & small French oak barrels. Following a spontaneous malolactic fermentation the wines are left to age on lees for a further eight months prior to blending each November. The chardonnay predominant blend is put on tirage using prise de mousse yeast the following February & subsequently allowed to attain a minimum of two years lees ageing in the bottle before disgorgement. ...

The Pelorus Vintage exhibits rich & complex aromas of brioche, nougat & almond biscotti, overlying subtle red apple & citrus fruit. The wine has a deliciously creamy palate structure that is balanced & focussed by a fine acid backbone. Fruit was harvested from predominantly 4 cane vines from the Rapaura & Fairhall regions. A lighter than average yield of about 9T/ha allowed for early development of flavours & an early harvest. ...