France
As well as the crus classés of Bordeaux and the premiers crus and grands crus of Burgundy, this historic wine producing country boasts some impressive regions. In fact, the first Appellation Contrôlée was Châteauneuf-du-Pape - just one of the Rhône’s many treats. By contrast, Alsace to the north-east is a particularly fine source of beautiful aromatic Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. The Loire Valley provides a plethora of great wines, not to mention France’s largest vineyard area, the Languedoc. Indeed, across the whole of southern France the quality of IGP wines (the new name for Vin de Pays!) has never been better: from rosé to robust reds, from fresh, crisp whites to soft easy-drinking reds like Tanners Merlot IGP.
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Les Hauts de Pontet, Pauillac 1999
Product Code: CR38699
This is the second wine of Château Pontet-Canet, a property on top form at the moment. Showing plenty of soft, ripe black fruit, supple tannins and good freshness. More »
Pauillac
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Roast rib of beef plus all the extras
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Beaumont des Crayères Cuvée Nostalgie, vintage 1999
Product Code: FC02199
A wonderfully complex champagne aged for five years prior to release. A full-bodied yet elegant wine with tremendous character and length of flavour with toasty, yeasty flavours plus honey and vanilla notes. More »
Champagne
France
Champagne Blend
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.0%
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Crab tortellini with fennel and chervil
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Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien 1999
Product Code: CR37699
Clos du Marquis is the second wine of Léoville-Las-Cases although it generally comes from its own vineyards on the other side of the road to the famous 'clos'. It shares the first wine's long-lived, dense style and is excellent value. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Canon of lamb with black pudding and pea purée
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Château Langoa Barton, 3me cru Saint-Julien 1999
Product Code: CR24199
This has lovely, soft, elegant Cabernet fruit. The balance is perfect with ripe tannins. More »
Saint-Julien
France
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Sticky five-spice pork ribs






