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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Puligny-Montrachet, Bachelet-Monnot 2010
Product Code: BW18910
Lovely classic oak notes on the nose lead to a supple, fruity palate and on to an elegant, rich finish. Grapes from different plots are blended to produce a wine with optimum freshness, richness and length. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Shrimp, avocado and sun-dried tomato tartlets
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Puligny-Montrachet, Vieilles Vignes, Maison Roche de Bellene 2010
Product Code: BW18210
With a heady, floral perfume and subtle beeswax aromas this Puligny shows wonderful richness in the mouth. Fine minerality adds complexity to the palate and lingers on the finish. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Pan-fried scallops with lime and ginger
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Puligny-Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet 2010
Product Code: BW10910
Grapes from ten small parcels of vines around the village go into this wine giving it great balance and complexity. It is also minerally, racy and long. Etienne Sauzet is one of the top three addresses in Puligny-Montrachet. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Steamed zander (pike perch) with an emulsion of smoked bacon
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Hameau de Blagny, Maison Roche de Bellene 2009
Product Code: BW18309
The nose is a rich mixture of juicy pineapple, vanilla oak and steely minerality. Juicy citrus and mineral notes drive through to the palate, leading to a long, elegant finish. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Monkfish wrapped in Parma ham with tempura-battered vegetables
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Folatières, Moret-Nominé 2006
Product Code: BW12606
Wonderful citrus fruit and smoke on the nose, then very full in the mouth. Sunshine, then nuttiness and minerals. Old vines here give low-ish yields and concentration, year in, year out. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Lightly cooked green and wild asparagus with a Hollandaise sauce
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Folatières, Moret-Nominé 2007
Product Code: BW12607
Wonderful citrus fruit and smoke on the nose, then very full in the mouth. Sunshine, then nuttiness and minerals. Old vines here give low-ish yields and concentration, year in, year out. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Lightly cooked green and wild asparagus with a Hollandaise sauce
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Referts, Etienne Sauzet 2007
Product Code: BW12507
This lower vineyard borders Meursault-Charmes and its deep soils produce a similar, riper, spicier wine together with great concentration derived from Sauzet's low-yielding 40 year-old vines. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Foie gras and smoked duck breast salad with a balsamic dressing
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Clavoillon, Domaine Leflaive 2008
Product Code: BW12108
Domaine Leflaive owns 80% of Clavoillon, producing a wine that is distinctly nutty with a tight mineral edge, combining the best qualities of both deep and thin soils. It is cultivated using mostly horses. Always ages well. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Keep
Monkfish wrapped in Parma ham with tempura-battered vegetables
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Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru Les Perrières, Etienne Sauzet 2008
Product Code: BW12408
Well positioned in the heart of the commune and with deep, stony, calcareous soils, Perrières typically has supreme balance between richness and acidity. This is a great example with a racy and floral character, as well as depth. More »
Puligny-Montrachet
France
Chardonnay
White - Dry & oaked
Still White Wine
13.5%
Drink or Keep
Jambon persillé - chunks of ham in a parsley-packed, white wine jelly











