Inspired by a h&-written recipe for Creme de Cacao found in a recipe book dating back to the 1920s. La Maison Fontaine Chocolat has been masterfully refined using a combination of the Pontarlier-grown Grande Absinthe & the finest chocolate infusion. Sweet richness, combined with apparent notes of absinthe & chocolate create a unique soft liqueur. Fontaine Chocolat is the perfect after dinner drink to enjoy neat or poured over ice. ...

Castillo del Moro
- Airen Sauvignon Blanc
- This modern, crisp white from Southern Spain has delicious crisp apple fruit flavours

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Limited stock. Its delicate sugarcane aroma will enhance your ti-punch drinks & cocktails. Ti, from the French word Petit translates to an affectionate little punch. So a ti punch is an adorable little punch. With only three ingredients, it couldnt be simpler. Pour a splash (1/4 teaspoon) of La Mauny sugar cane syrup in a glass. Squeeze a small slice of lime, cut from the side of the lime, over the cane syrup. Add a measure of La Mauny rhum agricole blanc, stir & add ice. Allow the ice to chill the cocktail, while the flavour of the rhum, sugar cane syrup & lime blossoms. ...

LQVR Extra Dry Vermouth has a magnificent bouquet of 27 plants & spices, white wines & white Pineau des Charentes, aromas of flowers & citrus dominate.

Colour: Dappled gold. Bouquet: Floral
- with balanced spiced flavours, blending liquorice & anise aromas. Palate: Fresh & lively with floral & citrus notes that evolve into a luscious finish provided by the Pineau.


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LQVR Red is made from a selection of 28 plants & spices & a blend of red wines from the south of France & red Pineau de Charentes, La Quintinye Red Vermouth releases a complex & elegant bouquet of aromas. With its vanilla & spice notes, it is extraordinarily long on the palate.

Colour: Deep amber red with an intense shine. Bouquet: Well-balanced yet powerful with liquorice, prune & vanilla flavours, enveloped by chocolate-toffee notes. Palate: Rich & intense with caramel, burnt vanilla & warm spiced notes, which evolve to a long-lasting finish.

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Intense, deep cherry-red with a garnet-red rim. Intense & complex aromas, dominated by fruit (blackberry jam, raspberries & orange zest) that reveals underlying spicy & balsamic notes of cigar box, cedar liquorice, cloves, chocolate mints & toasted wood. Elegantly refined entry. Fresh & lively in the mouth, nicely balanced with polished, silky tannins & a gentle, delicate finish. Very long aftertaste, with citrus & balsamic notes that provide long, complex final sensations. ...

Medium-depth, cherry-red; clean & bright. Very intense to the nose, with a pleasant balsamic bouquet. Almonds, mint chocolate, vanilla & roasted coffee lead to notes of jammy fruit. Good, balanced structure in the mouth, with a pleasant acidity & very sweet, round tannins which provide a long, complex finish. Excellent to enjoy now, although it will continue rounding off its fine bouquet in the bottle over time. This vintage was officially rated as Excellent, which coincides with our assessment. After budbreak at the normal time of the year, moderate, well-distributed spring rains led to proper canopy development, which lasted until fruit set, helping to balance production. September temperatures were moderate during the day & cool at night, allowing the grapes to acquire the typical traits of this part of Rioja. Tempranillo (90%) & Graciano (10%) from vines over 40 years old in vineyards in Brias, Labastida & Villalba. ...

Bright & lively deep cherry red with a pinkish rim. Intense on the nose, with aromas of ripe red berries (strawberries & blackberries) & roasted coffee & caramel balsamic notes. Good structured & well-balanced on the palate, with sweet tannins that led to a fresh & lingering finish. Aftertaste that recalls sweet spiced notes, candied fruit, minted chocolate, roasted coffee & caramel. ...

Smooth, polished red colour typical of classic Riojas. Clean & bright in the glass, with light orange notes on the rim. Outstandingly intense nose, with light balsamic tertiary aromas of tobacco, caramel, incense & spices against a background of ripe fruit. Consistent & well-balanced in the mouth, with fine, elegant tannins. Very enjoyable, ample, elegant finish; mature & pleasant. Food pairing: First courses of rice or pasta dishes. Small game casseroles & char-grilled meats. ...

Warming, nutty, complex Rioja with layers of fruit & a softness of dark cherry fruit on the palate. Has soft tannins & is elegantly poised, with a long, savoury finish 94 Points, Sarah-Jane Evans MW, Decanter Wines of the Year 2020. ...