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Bordeaux Canon-Fronsac

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  Chateau Clos Puy Arnaud 2005 NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95

  Clos Puy Arnaud is nearly always a seriously made as well as potentially long-lived offering, as evidenced by the 2005. This blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts a saturated blue/purple colour in addition to a sweet nose of black raspberries, cranberries, crushed rocks and background wood. Displaying terrific old vine intensity, it hits the palate with a rush of fruit, glycene and tannin. With good structure, purity and potential, it will require 2-3 years to settle down and should last for 5 or more years.
  - Robert Parker 90-92

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  Chateau Clos des Lunelles 2005 NZD $119.95 NZD $104.95

  The Clos de Castillon offering from perfectionists Chantal and Gérard Perse, the 2005 Clos des Lunelles fashioned from yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare, is a candidate for the reference point wine of the appellation. Inky/blue/purple-coloured with stunning aromas of spring flowers, sweet cherries, black currants, crushed rocks and new oak, it possesses fabulous fruit, remarkable intensity and texture, full body and a huge moderately tannic finish. The natural alcohol comes in at 14.3%. Anticipated maturity is 2010-2020+.
  - Robert Parker 91-94

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Bordeaux Fronsac

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  Chateau Les Trois Croix 2005 NZD $62.95 NZD $57.95
  This is the finest effort I have yet tasted from the former director of Mouton Rothschild proprietor Patrick Leon. A Blend of 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc, the 2005 Les Trois Croix oozes sweet black cheery and currant fruit from its projected bouquet. Displaying excellent purity, medium body and a Pinot Noir-like elegant character, it should drink well for a decade. Robert Parker 88-89
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  Chateau La Vieille Cure 2005 NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95

  While the 2005 does not equal the prodigious 2003 (the finest La Vieille Cure to date), this Merlot-dominated effort was fashioned under the guidance of Michel Rolland. It is a dense, powerful, dark ruby/purple-tinged offering exhibiting a big structure, loads of substance as well as extract and high tannin. Give this sleep of the vintage 2-3 years of bottle age and consume it over the following two decades.
  - Robert Parker 89-91

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Bordeaux Haut-Medoc

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  Chateau Peyrabon 2004 NZD $34.95 NZD $32.95
  We have been importing this particular Chateau for a number of years and the 2004 is just starting to show beautifully. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and small amounts of Petit Verdot give this wine its bright purple inky colour with a bouquet of blueberries, mocha and smoke. On the palate it carries good weight, silky tannins and an infusion of berry compote. Excellent length, focus and a good degree of purity. Starting to drink very well now but will also cellar for another 5/6 years and at the price it offers excellent value.
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  Chateau Pierbone 2005 NZD $34.95 NZD $32.95
  Like many other wineries in Bordeaux, Chateau Pierbone had an exceptional 2005 vintage. Made from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot the wine expresses the terroir of the Haut-Medoc being full bodied yet steely with very tight fine grain tannins. This is magnificent Bordeaux from one of the best vintages ever, at the price it is exceptional value, drinking now or over the next 4-5 years.
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  Chateau Malescasse 2005 NZD $48.95

  Good concentration of cassis fruit, good solid wine with more structure than elegance.
  - Decanter Magazine 3/5

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  Chateau Cissac 2003 NZD $49.95 NZD $46.95 Out of stock
  Cru Bourgeois is the classification below the great "growth" classification in Bordeaux which was established in 1855. The best of these wines can be as good as, and at times even better, than a third or fourth growth wine. Chateau Cissac 03 is the typical Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This has a very appealing dark tar colour and exhibits dark berry fruit and a tobacco bouquet. The palate is very full yet very clean with a great depth and concentration with the flavours of the land (or 'terroir') of the Haut Medoc, dominant in the tannin structure. Also available in cases of 6, which over-rides the minimum requirement of 12 bottles per order. Comes in a classy branded wooden box if ordered in cases of 12.

Bordeaux Lalande-de-pomerol

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  La Chenade 2004 NZD $39.95 NZD $34.95
  This fruit-accented wine should provide enjoyable drinking as soon as it is in bottle. It is fresh, fruity and agreeable with notes of cassis (40% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend) and crisp, grainy tannins. One of the best examples of a very well priced Pomerol which due to its vintage and characteristics offers excellent value for money drinking when young but also will develop for another 5-6 years.
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  Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2005 NZD $98.95

  From the personal estate of one of Bordeaux's most influential tastemakers, Hubert de Bouard, the 2005 La Fleur de Bouard is potentially one of the finest yet produced... and that's saying something given the consistent quality. A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, its blue/black/purple colour is accompanied by beautiful aromas of charcoal, melted licorice espresso, blackberries and blue fruits. Deep, opulent and full bodied with sewet tannin as well as a powerful finish. It will require consumption during its first 7-8 years of life.
  - Robert Parker 90-92

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Bordeaux Margaux

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  Chateau Cantenac Brown 2003 NZD $97.95 NZD $94.95
  The 2003 vintage, the hottest on record, it is starting to show lovely soft tannins with aromas of mocca and tobacco a superb effort revealing attractive, earthy, black currant fruit intermixed with notions of herbs and new oak. A steely, slightly austere, medium-bodied, concentrated, firmly structured Margaux. It will require 3-4 years of bottle age. Anticipated maturity 2009-2018.
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  Chateau Giscours 2005 NZD $179.95 NZD $172.95

  A full-bodied, powerful Giscours, the 2005 displays a deep ruby/purple colour as well as sweet aromas of red and black fruits intermixed with soil, dried herbs and a hint of pain grille. Good acidity, a plump, corpulent attack and mouthfeel, medium to full body, superb depth of fruit, plenty of glycerin (it must approach 14% alcohol) and a lusty finish suggest this beauty will be approachable young. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.
  - Robert Parker 90-93

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  Chateau Kirwan 2005 NZD $202.95 Out of stock

  Here we go again! This extraordinary wine is the greatest Kirwan made since some of the estate's historic offerings of the mid 1800s. An inky/black/purple colour accompanies a gorgeous perfume of incense, creme de cassis, licorice and subtle wood. It boasts thrilling levels of richness, full body, layers of concentration, high glycerin as well as tannin and a fabulous 60 second finish. This compelling effort possesses 50 or more years of aging potential. The 2005 Kirwan will be at its finest between 2014-2050+.
  - Robert Parker 93-95+

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  Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux 1986 NZD $419.95 NZD $399.95
  A classic example of a superb second wine from a very good vintage that it is showing superbly now. Classic Margaux where finesse, elegance and symmetry is everything, nuances of black truffle dry earth and a touch if exotic spices are well evident. This is a great substitute for the premier wine on lesser vintages at well under half of the price.
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  Chateau Vieux Robin 2000 NZD $39.95 Out of stock
  An outstanding example of a superb Médoc from a classic vintage. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and exhibits terrific mouth feel and good length with pedigree. At 6 years of age it is pretty much drinking at its peak though will also keep evolving over the next 3-4 years. This wine falls into the classification of Cru Bourgeois which really represents outstanding value for money. The palate is refined, with hints of savoury notes, black truffle, espresso and cassis. Ideal with roast beef, aged cheese etc.
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  Chateau Rollan de By 2005 NZD $56.95

  The dense 2005 Rollan de By offers terrific fruit, full body, loads of tannin and plenty of earth, black fruit, spice and forrest floor characteristics. It should round into shape in 2-3 years and keep for a decade or more.
  - Robert Parker 88-90

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  Chateau Potensac 2005 NZD $84.95 NZD $82.95

  Fine deep cassis fruit, quite full, grippy and long, the Saint-Julien of the Médoc. Drink 2009-2016.
  - Decanter Magazine 3/5

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  Chateau Pontensac 1996 NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95

  Long considered 'top of the class' of the Cru Bourgeois, Chateau Potensac is managed by Michel Delon, the proprietor of the Grand Cru Chateau Leoville-Las Cases. The similarities are obvious.

  Excellent youthful colour in this great Medoc wine with a first class bouquet of ripe cabernet, cedar wood, minerals (due to the deep roots of the old vines) and creamy new oak. Entry fruit is firmish and quite tightly reined, yet this wine shows big fruit under the tannic core. The finish is long, nicely layered and expressive.

  Young and a bit tight at the moment, this will age extremely well over the next 7 to 10 years.

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Bordeaux Pauillac

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  Chateau Haut Batailley 2002 NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
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  Chateau Haut Batailley 2003 NZD $89.95 NZD $84.95
  This particular property situated in Pauillac is classified as a 5th growth and has gone from strength to strength over the last 10-15 years. The 2003 vintage is a remarkably hot one but very suited to Pauillac, Haut-Batailley made an absolutely classic wine, a complete charmer. This is typical Pauillac with its cider and lead pencil aromas, big concentration of blackberry fruit flavours, compote and medium to full bodied. As with most 2003s the wines are very approachable now but will also cellar for a number of years. For anyone wanting a superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is it. Outstanding depth and vibrancy yet remaining very clean and pure. Cellar for 8-10 years.
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  Chateau Pontet-Canet 2002 NZD $119.95 NZD $109.95

  A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, this wine will have 40-50 years of longevility and should turn out to be the greatest Pontet-Canet since such ancient classics as 1961, 1945 and 1929. It boasts an inky/purple colour as well as pure creme de cassis aromas, first-growth nobility and raciness, massive body, tannin and extract and a finish that lasts nearly a minute. With extraordinary purity and density, it is unapproachable at present and is best cellared untill 2012 and drunk over the following 50 years.
  - Robert Parker 94-96

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  Chateau Lynch Bages 2004 NZD $124.95
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Bordeaux Pessac-Leognan

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  Chateau Olivier 2004 NZD $53.95 NZD $49.95
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  Domaine de Chevalier 1999 NZD $129.95 NZD $124.95
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  Chateau Pape Clement 2002 NZD $172.95 NZD $164.95
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  Chateau Haut Brion 2004 NZD $493.95 NZD $479.95
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Bordeaux Pomerol

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  Chateau Nenin 2005 NZD $189.95 NZD $184.95

  A strong effort from Leoville Las-Cases's winemaking team, the powerful 2005 Nenin (14.2% alcohol) was created from a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Only 41% of the production was used. Its deep ruby/purple colour is followed by sweet cranberry, black cherry and cassis fruit, impressive intensity, full body, low acidity, ripe tannin and plenty of power and length. Although somewhat monolithic, it should develop additional nuances with 3-4 years of bottle age. It will last for two decades.
  - Robert Parker 90-92

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Bordeaux Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux

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  Chateau Clos Chaumont 2005 NZD $49.95 NZD $44.95
  "Generally a blend of two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Clos Chaumont's deep ruby/purple-hued 2005 reveals sweet scents of white chocolate, blueberries and raspberries, medium body, good acidity and plenty of power, glycene and tannin. Enjoy it during its first 5-8 years of life.
  Robert Parker 87-89/100
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Bordeaux Saint-Emilion

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  Chateau La Grande Clotte 2004 NZD $34.95 NZD $29.95
  This comes from Michel Rolland's personal property and shows the hallmark of his winemaking style of well integrated oak and silky tannins. An exceptional Saint-Emilion that offers extraordinary value for money, the 2004 vintage will start drinking quite well now and over the next 5-6 years. Lovely ripe Merlot and Cabernet Franc which offers an array of dark berry fruit, minerals and soave tannins with an ample middle palate, concentration and power. One of the best value for money St. Emilion that you’ll come across.
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  Chateau Lafon La Tuilerie 2004 NZD $56.95

  This is a "Grand Cru Classe" wine from St Emilion and is made by the Lafon family, who are responsible of producing another Accent On Wine favourite the Lagrave Paran. Made from Merlot, Cab Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the wine is garnet red in colour tending to black with a lot of perfume of dry herbs and rose petals, an indication of its relative youth. The wine reflects the typical terrior of St Emilion being a dry firm wine with a great backbone. The wine often takes two to three years from vintage to start developing.

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  Chateau Lafon La Tuilerie 2002 NZD $59.95 NZD $53.95

  Seeing the prices of 2005 Bordeaux, this is a sure thing in fact it's a complete steal! Owned and operated by the Lafon family well known in Bordeaux as wine growers and makers, this is pretty much the flagship of the company. 2002 is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose it displays cassis, floral undergrowth, tar and mint and offers superb ripe tannins, interlinked with espresso froth, mocca, lead pencil yet remaining fresh, pure and vibrant. An outstanding offering for those that love classic Bordeaux at its best. Cellar for 5 years plus.

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  Chateau Lafon La Tuilerie 2005 NZD $69.95 NZD $64.95
  2005 was one of the best vintages on record in Bordeaux. Seeing the prices of other 2005 Bordeaux, this is a sure thing in fact it's a complete steal! Owned and operated by the Lafon family well known in Bordeaux as wine growers and makers, this is pretty much the flagship of the company. 2005 is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, its incredibly ripe and concentrated. On the nose it displays cassis, floral undergrowth, tar and mint. Because of the nature of the 2005 vintage, it offers superb ripe tannins, interlinked with espresso froth, mocca, lead pencil yet remaining fresh, pure and vibrant. Superb 10-15 second finish with excellent length. An outstanding offering for those that love classic Bordeaux at its best. Cellar for 8 years plus.
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Bordeaux Saint-Estephe

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  Chateau Bel Air 2000 NZD $59.95
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  Chateau Les Ormes de Pez 2002 NZD $69.95
  A great classic from the commune of St Estephe. Not yet a classified growth but as good as many of them at a third of the price. St Estephe in Bordeaux produces one of the most masculine, full bodied and intense wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The 2002 is a good vintage that has not been over-hyped and is superbly priced. At the moment it is showing dark crimson colour with a bouquet of lavender, cassis and tobacco. The palate is incredibly concentrated showing depth structure and complexity while remaining vibrant, pure and focused. Cellar for 6-15 years.
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  Chateau Ormes de Pez 2003 NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
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  Chateau Phelan Segur 2005 NZD $114.95 NZD $89.95
  "This has a very dark hue, and lovely, aromatic, dense, dark and rather gravelly fruit. The palate has a rather pure character with an appealing leanness, and a raft of attractive red fruits presented in a direct, very well defined frame. This certainly has a pleasing nature, backed up by good extract and substance. There is a lot of stuffing for the cellar here. Very good indeed. From my tasting of 2005 Bordeaux at two years of age."
  88-90/100 Robert Parker
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Bordeaux Saint-Julien

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  Chateau Branaire Duluc-Ducru 1999 NZD $137.95 NZD $134.95
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  Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2002 NZD $139.95 NZD $129.95
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  Chateau Clos du Marquis 1995 NZD $192.95 NZD $189.95
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  Chateau Clos du Marquis 2000 NZD $196.95 NZD $189.95
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Bordeaux Superieur

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  Chateau Lagrave Paran Rouge 2006 NZD $24.95 NZD $22.95
  This Chateau has become our best selling red over the last few years. After exhausting the 2004 and 2005, we have just landed the 2006 vintage that even though it is not as hyped as the 2005 but still a very good one. Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the wine is intensely perfumed, expressive and dense, medium bodied with ripe soft tannins, perfect balance, racy acidity, focused and clean. A little on the young side now but very approachable and will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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  Chateau Girolate 2002 NZD $134.95 NZD $129.95
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Burgundy

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  Simon Bize Bourgogne Les Champlains Blanc 2005 NZD $33.95
  This is a superb expression of chardonnay from one of the most outstanding vintages in Burgundy in the last 15 years. Totally different from what you would have come to expect from the new world. A very low yielding, non irrigated vineyard cropped at less than 3 tonnes per acre. The wine is golden green colour with a bouquet of Brioche, Marzipan and toffee. The palate is long and concentrated with a barrage of minerals, dry fruit and almonds, a high degree of acidity, good extraction and extended lees aging. The wine is an example of balance and equilibrium, full bodied with a persistent and pure finish. Will cellar for 3 years plus.
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  Simon Bize Bourgogne Les Perrieres Blanc 2005 NZD $36.95
  Another of our exclusive imports form the Domaines of Simon Bize in Burgundy, 2005 is an excellent vintage throughout Burgundy both for White and for Red. Made from 100% Chardonnay harvested from low cropping vineyards with no irrigation, it exhibits beautiful minerality, concentration and depth yet emphasizing freshness, richness and superb balance. Even though the wine was barrel fermented with further aging on its lees, it does not appear oaky or over extracted or over buttery, its just clean and balanced with outstanding texture and succulence. Drinking over the next 4 years.
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  Simon Bize Bourgogne "Les Perrieres" Rouge 2003 NZD $37.95 NZD $34.95
  A lot of you will be familiar with Simon Bize for being one of the top 10 producers in Burgundy. This single vineyard wine expresses typical terroir of Burgundy which in vintages like 2003 even though warm but still terrific red Burgundy. This Pinot Noir is clean, subtle and juicy yet offers depth, concentration and staying power. It is drinking beautifully now on the palate it delivers savoury notes, forrest undergrowth and truffle shavings. It's a great wine to cellar from 2008-2010.
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  Devevey Hautes Cotes De Beaune 2002 NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
  This is another of our exclusive imports and after many years of trying this producers wines, they never disappoint, this the white version made entirely from Chardonnay that is drinking at its peak right now. At 8 years of age is showing perfect balance and its true characteristics, excellent texture and freshness with mouth coating fresh cream and hazelnut, still very vibrant and fresh almost oily with focus and depth. For anyone who has not tried and aged white Burgundy, this is your chance to discover how well this wines age and how generous and sophisticated they can be.
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Chablis

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  Domaine Laffay Petite Chablis 2006 NZD $34.95 NZD $32.95
  One of the small growers that has sustained the traditions and classical style of Chablis. For people that enjoy unoaked Chardonnay, this is a must, superb offering of riverbed pebbles, chalk, dry stone, superb minerality yet displaying incredible freshness, focus and flintiness. One of the great characteristics of Chablis is that it is able to offer full bodied wines with length, concentration and depth without having to result to any oak or oak aging. Enjoy now or over the next 3 years. Ideal with white meats, fish and shell fish.
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  Domaine Laffay Chablis 2007 NZD $42.95 NZD $38.95
  One of the small growers that has sustained the traditions and classical style of Chablis. For people that enjoy unoaked Chardonnay, this is a must, superb offering of riverbed pebbles, chalk, dry stone, superb minerality yet displaying incredible freshness, focus and flintiness. One of the great characteristics of Chablis is that it is able to offer full bodied wines with length, concentration and depth without having to result to any oak or oak aging. Enjoy now or over the next 3 years. Ideal with white meats, fish and shell fish.
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  Domaine Mosnier Chablis 2007 NZD $44.95 NZD $39.95
  Classical Chablis from an outstanding vintage, nerve, minerality yet racy acidity defines this wine but still manages to deliver outstanding frontal fruit and mouth appeal. Always unoaked, flinty, crisp, outstanding minerality, dry herbs and grinded stones. 2007 saw almost ideal conditions in Chablis. The wines are generally not overly alcoholic, with a good natural balance superb acidity, and tremendous focus and purity. Drinking very well now but something that should be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years.
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Champange

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  A. Chauvet Brut Non Vintage NZD $54.95 NZD $44.95
  Most of you will know that in terms of value for money, this is as good as it gets! A Champagne of this quality doesn't always come at this price. Basically it delivers the quality of many other Champagnes at double the price, made from a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend from the Tour-sur-Marne (very close to Laurent Perrier) that has been aged on its lees, giving it a nutty, yeasty, and light citrus flavour. The delicate finish is crisp and dry with a lingering acidity. A wonderful wine that is best served well chilled. You could even add a dash of Cassis or Frambois to make a refreshing apéritif.
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  A. Chauvet N.V. Blanc de Blancs NZD $59.95 NZD $49.95
  Blanc de Blancs means that a Champagne or sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay. This Champagne is also made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from some of the oldest and finest Grand Cru vineyards in the Champagne region. This particular style of Champagne results in a very powerful, full and dry wine. Flavours are more pronounced and robust with the classical "yeasty" tang that comes from the Chardonnay giving this bubbly a wonderful complexity and delicacy. The bubbles are tiny and highly refined and the flavours with linger and last on your mouth well after each sip, all of which alludes to the quality of this wine. You will find much "branded" Champagne on the market that is of a similar quality to this wine retailing around $80 a bottle.
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  M. Chauvet N.V. Brut NZD $74.95 NZD $64.95
  Based in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne, this is a growers Champagne in the sense that they make their wines from their very own vineyards. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with approximately 30% blend of older reserve wines, this again is not your usual commercial stuff where 20%-30% of their value goes on marketing and advertising. There is very little of that here, just classical Champagne that equals any major brand for considerably less. Beautiful balance with a lovely bouquet of white flowers and peach, good texture with a clean refreshing finish and just slightly yeasty. Delicious!
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  A. Chauvet 2000 Cuvee Brut NZD $74.95 NZD $71.95 Out of stock

Languedoc - Roussillon

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  Rose de L'Engarran 2008 NZD $19.95 NZD $18.95
  Chateau de L’Engarran enjoys a tremendous reputation and history in the Coteaux du Languedoc rose is one of Chateau’s specialities. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, this Rose is made from the juice that has seeped from the grapes without any artificial pressure. Its bright red colour and cherry red currant aromas lead into a smooth, round, long and well balanced palate of strawberry and a distinctive terroir flavour of the area, crisp and dry. Great on its own or with grilled fish, it is a perfect summer wine as it is light but flavoursome and aromatic. Enjoy it now.
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  Hospices Catalan Grenache Shiraz 2006 NZD $31.95 NZD $27.95
  This is a great find, we tried it against Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cornas, Gigondas etc, well the question is why should you pay those prices when this brilliant Cotes du Roussillon at half of the price is just up there. Made from a blend of Grenache and Shiraz, it is made for Winter really, lots of black pepper, Tapinade and exotic spices, excellent middle palate with the concentration and depth of a top Cotes du Rhone. Very attractive red berry and mature black fruit flavours, full body, mineral complexity with superb finish. An excellent Winter warming red that is starting to drink now but will also keep for another 3/4 years, have it with red meats, cheese and casseroles.
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Loire Valley

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  GF Cavalier Blanc de Blancs Brut NZD $13.95 NZD $12.95
  The biggest selling French dry bubbly in the UK and exclusive to us in NZ.
  
  What a buy - French, dry, full of flavour. Fans of this wine travel from far and wide to get their Cavalier. Tremendous value and a sparkling for all occasions.
  
  Remember, if you want to send a dozen to a friend anywhere in New Zealand, we will include a card with your personal message. Just NZ$12.95 per bottle by the dozen.
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  Paul Louis Blanc De Blancs Brut NZD $19.95 NZD $17.95
  After years of importing B. Francois, this time they were not quite ready but they assured us that Paul Louis is exactly the same bubbly just destined for another market so here is again but with a smarter label. From the Loire Valley, made from Chenin Blanc it is just fantastic. Well refined bubbles with lovely apple fresh characters and packed with fruit, excellent on its on or with a touch of cassis.
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  Marc Bredif Vouvray 1988 NZD $66.95 NZD $59.95
  I remember the late 80’s era very well in fact in some ways very similar times as we have now, though quite different in other areas.
  
  A wine from the 80s is a very rare treat, this is a 21 year Vouvray and still young, but Vouvray in good hands can make wines that rival any in the world, especially in longevility.
  
  A mix of primary and developed fruit characters such as stewed apple, pear and quince on the nose and an edgy balance between sweetness and acid on the palate is hallmark of this wine.
  For a 20+ year wine, it is still fresh and bursting with fruit, incredible concentration and minerality, broad middle palate, pure and focused, it needs to be tasted to be believed.
  I have tasted many Vouvrays over time and I always found them to be a bargain compared to some of the Grand Cru Puligny-Montrachet. It says DRINK ME NOW!
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Rhone Valley

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  Coteaux du Lyonnais Cuvee Benoit-Maillard Rouge 2005 NZD $17.95 NZD $16.95
  This is the latest vintage of this superb red. Since we started to import this gem, we have virtually gone through thousands of cases, it is one of those magical wines which are extremely well priced, superb value for money and once you've tried it, you will just come back for more. From the area of Coteaux du Lyonnais just South of Burgundy which is made from 100% Gamay-Noir. The 2005 vintage is completely outstanding together with the 2003, the best that we have had up to date. It is more of a classical style with a higher degree of acidity, fuller bodied, more depth and better structure. Frankly as we said in previous vintages, it is the equivalent and sometimes better than many New Zealand Pinot Noirs at around $25-$30. Drinking very well now but it will improve over the next 2-3 years.
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  Bruno Thierry Cotes du Rhone 2006 NZD $22.95 NZD $19.95
  Bruno Thierry is one of Accent On Wines best selling agencies from the Rhone Valley in France. With an excellent portfolio of wines to his name, including Cairanne, Cornas and Vaqueyras, Bruno Thierry mixes the traditional artisan approach of winemaking with the best modern techniques in the Rhone Valley in order to produce the best expression of this regions' wines. This Cotes Du Rhone is a blend of Syrah and Grenache, the principal grapes of the Rhone.
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  Bruno Thierry Cairanne 2004 NZD $27.95 NZD $25.95
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  Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2007 NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
  This is the white version of the red made from Roussane and Marsanne which in days gone by, would have been used to blend into the reds. Nowadays the quality and the exquisite flavours of these wines are sought after around the world for their uniqueness. It has great minerality with a total absence of oak, fresh and crisp with nuances of nutmeg, pine nuts and green capsicum. On its youth it can be outstandingly refreshing but also has the capability of aging for 4-5 years. It's a superb wine to accompany fish cakes, Fish casseroles etc. Will also cellar for up to 5 years.
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Sancerre

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  Jean Max Roger Sancerre 2005 NZD $36.95 NZD $34.95
  Sancerre, the home of Sauvignon Blanc and still where the best wines from Sauvignon Blanc grapes are made. Jean Max Roger is a single Domaine with about 40 hectares of vineyard land and all of their wines are made exclusively from fruit out of their own vineyards. The 2005 vintage is a very good one. It encapsulates the real Sancerre, flinty, earthy, hints of dry herbs and gun powder. The palate is rich, clean with enormous purity, depth and focus. Ideal with shellfish, fish or light cheese.
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