Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2017 Rioja Lamalba “The Knight” Unico Reserva
April 2024Bin 148. 2017 RIOJA LAMALBA ”THE KNIGHT” UNICO RESERVA - £995/12 Roberto has produced this unique wine made from 70 year old vines , aged in French …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month: 2022 Chablis Grand Cru – Les Bougros – Domaine Roy
April 2024Bin 4. 2022 CHABLIS GRAND CRU – LES BOUGROS – DOMAINE ROY £995/12b The Roy family, esteemed vignerons of Fontenay for over 200 years, led by …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2022 Puligny Montrachet Premier Cru
March 2024Adrien Valot’s historic vintage masterpiece, a single barrel producing just 300 bottles, embodies the epitome of wine luxury. Rich, complex, and bursting with succulent decadence, …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2017 El Mito – Rioja Gran Reserva
March 2024El Mito (translates to The Myth) is a highly respected family owned winery created in La Rioja Alta in 1964, where Roberto and his father …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month: 2019 Finca Andrea – Menoza Malbec
February 2024Bin 122. 2019 FINCA ANDREA – MENDOZA MALBEC £1,195/12b A masterpiece Argentinian Malbec made from 96-year-old vines planted 1000 metres above sea level in 1928. Complex and …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2020 Beaune Premier Cru “Clos des Mouches” – Domaine Roux Lambert
February 20242020 BEAUNE PREMIER CRU “CLOS DES MOUCHES” – DOMAINE ROUX LAMBERT £1,495/12b My favourite White Burgundy from this wonderful boutique producer – world class quality …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2019 Supremo – Super Tuscan – Alberto Ravazzi
November 2023Bin 126. 2019 SUPREMO – SUPER TUSCAN – ALBERTO RAVAZZI £995/12b My red wine of the year – I am so thrilled to have discovered …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2020 Pernard Vergelesses Premier Cru – Domaine Valot
November 2023BIN 28. 2020 PERNARD VERGELESSES PREMIER CRU – DOMAINE VALOT @ £895/12b Adrien Valot has produced an absolute blinder with this beauty – a perfect new …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2015 Champagne Louis Tollet Grand Cru
November 2023BIN 21. 2015 CHAMPAGNE LOUIS TOLLET GRAND CRU £1,295/12b 75% Chardonnay & 25% Pinot Noir. Fabulous ensemble of finesse and sheer elegance. Rich and luxurious …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2018 & 2019 Chateau Fleur de Plince – Grand Pomerol
November 2023Bin 98/99. 2018 & 2019 CHATEAU FLEUR DE PLINCE – GRAND POMEROL £1,195/12b During a recent visit to Pomerol I was delighted to discover this …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2016 Ridgeback Signature Shiraz
October 2023HOWARD’S WINE OF THE MONTH BIN 103. 2016 RIDGEBACK SIGNATURE SHIRAZ – PREMIUM RESERVE £795/12B This spectacular elegant and mature Gold Medal Winning Shiraz from Paarl’s finest superstar …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2020 Chassagne Montrachet Blanc Premier Cru – Domaine Valot
October 2023CHRIS’S WINE OF THE MONTH Bin 34. 2020 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET BLANC PREMIER CRU – DOMAINE VALOT £1,295/12b Valot have hand-crafted this gorgeous creamy Chassagne from …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru
August 2023My bon-ami Adrien Valot has produced an absolute masterpiece Red Burgundy from his immaculate vineyards in Chassagne. Glorious and aromatic with voluptuous dark cherry fruit,deliciously wrapped …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – 2015 Vintage Champagne Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
August 2023A multi award-winning Champagne from a highly regarded prestigious Vintage. Elegant and complex with a rich penetrating palate of citrus and hazelnut flavours. Highly recommended …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – 2019 Tarras Canyon – Central Otago – Pinot Noir
July 2023The waiting is over …. the 2019 is now finally available for nationwide delivery and it’s absolutely awesome! Winner of the recent IWC Gold Medal …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2020 Beaune Premier Cru “Clos des Mouches” – Domaine Roux Lambert
July 2023My favourite White Burgundy from this wonderful boutique producer – world class quality in this historic vintage! Founded in 1824, Roux Lambert wines have graced …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2019 Beaune Premier Cru “Cent Vignes” – Roux Lambert
June 2023Thibaut’s most precious vineyard in Beaune produces an absolute masterpiece Red Burgundy. Seductive and aromatic with voluptuous dark fruits taking your palate on a delicious …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – 2022 Tarras Vineyards – Central Otago – Pinot Gris
June 2023Hayden produced only 1500b of this delicious, aromatic and tropical Pinot Gris from his finest vineyards in the Alexandra Valley. My favourite all-time summer quaffer, …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – 2020 Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru – Domaine Valot
May 2023Valot has created this heavenly masterpiece from their supremely located vineyards in Morgeot. Unctuous and opulent with ripe delicious creamy Chardonnay fruit and delicious balance …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2020 Gigondas Patrick Galant
May 2023My favourite Rhone revelation is produced by a true legend Patrick Galant in the Southern Rhone near Avignon. A perfect crowd-pleaser as we prepare our …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month: 2020 Pernard Vergelesses Premier Cru – Domaine Valot
April 2023BIN 28. 2020 PERNARD VERGELESSES PREMIER CRU – DOMAINE VALOT @ £895/12b An exquisite and voluptuous fine white burgundy from the hallowed vineyards of Corton. …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month: 2022 Chateau de Saint-Martin – Provence Rose – Cru Classe
April 2023Surely this has to be the finest Provence Rose available in the UK… ? Pale, elegant and discreet, bursting through with an avalanche of peach …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month: 2021 Chablis Grand Cru – Domaine Alain Roy
March 2023Bin 04. 2021 CHABLIS GRAND CRU – DOMAINE ALAIN ROY @ £995/12b An absolute masterpiece and a true candidate for the finest Chablis we have ever …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month: 2019 Clos de Vougeot – Grand Cru – Domaine Valot
March 2023BIN 77. 2019 CLOS DE VOUGEOT – GRAND CRU – DOMAINE VALOT @ £3,500/12b This wine has a special place in my heart as I …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month: Beaune Premier Cru – Domaine Roux Lambert
February 2023GRAND CRU quality white Burgundy from this fabulous, award-winning organic and bio-dynamic Domaine. Glorious concentration with a luxurious silky texture and voluptuous finesse. Drink now …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month: Bin 18. 2015 Vintage Bonville Grand Cru Champagne
February 2023Amazing quality and stunning value for this highly rated deluxe Blanc de Blancs boutique Champagne. Happy birthday to Olivier as Bonville celebrates their 50th anniversary …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month: 2020 Pouilly Fuisse Premier Cru – Domaine Valot
November 2022The Valot family once again has produced a stunning masterpiece from this great vintage Clos Reyssier, the most prized vineyard in Pouilly – total production …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month: 2019 Chateau Fleur de Plince – Grand Pomerol
November 2022I am delighted to highly recommend our latest Bordeaux divine discovery. A heavenly creation which caresses the palate with velvety layers of exquisite Merlot overtones …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month: 2019 Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru – Domaine Valot
October 2022A rare and glorious mega-masterpiece from Adrien Valot’s most hallowed south-facing vineyards in Gevrey. 2019 is my favourite fruit-driven vintage with an exquisite balance and …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month: Champagne Louis Tollet Grand Cru Delux Rose
October 2022Pink perfection! Absolutely fabulous, world-class quality guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds. The perfect blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Bruno Tollet’s most prestigious Grand …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month: Bin 147. 2011 RIOJA GRAN RESERVA – BUYANGO
September 2022My recent visit to Eduardo’s fine cellars during the harvest in the Rioja Alavesa was truly amazing. This absolute masterpiece is my favourite Rioja of …
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September 2022Olivier is absolutely delighted with the excellent quality of his Chardonnay grapes in Avize and Le Mesnil. Chris has chosen this as his Wine of …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month: Bin 18. 2015 CHAMPAGNE BONVILLE GRAND CRU PRESTIGE
September 2022Olivier’s finest Vintage Blanc de Blancs is an absolute triumph and world-class quality 2015 is an awesome vintage – crisp and refreshing with a glorious explosion …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – Bin 28. 2019 PERNAND VERGELESSES PREMIER CRU – DOMAINE VALOT
September 2022World-class white Burgundy from the hillside of Corton produced by Adrien Valot which punches well above its weight. It is exquisitely balanced with ripe, succulent …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – Bin 134. 2016 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA – TENUTA VALLESELLE
September 2022The King of Italian red wines – regal and powerful with enormous fruit concentration. A magnificent masterpiece with sublime quality from one of the most …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – Bin 87. 2016 CHATEAU DE MERCUES – CUVEE 6666 PRESTIGE
July 2022A truly ‘Magnifique Malbec’ from the most famous medieval Michelin * Chateau in Cahors Extravagant, rich and seductive with gorgeous overtones of liquorice and dark …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – Bin 17. 2014 Vintage Champagne Bonville Grand Cru «Pur Oger»
July 2022Oliver produces this stunning and sparkling masterpiece from his most prestige vineyard in the village of Oger Pure Blanc de Blancs with an exquisite bouquet …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – April 2021 – Bin 96. 2016 Margaux De Mitchell – Grand Vin De Bordeaux
April 2021I am delighted to launch our unique masterpiece from one of the finest and prestigious Château in Margaux. This heavenly Cuvée of Cabernet and Merlot will …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – April 2021 – Bin 41. 2018 Rully Premier Cru – ‘La Fosse’ – Domaine Le Manoir
April 2021World-class organic white Burgundy which I have personally selected for our wonderful, discerning clients. Soft and voluptuous with an exquisite fine balance of creamy opulence …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – March 2021 – Bin 42. 2018 Saint Aubin Premier Cru – Domaine Le Manoir – £995/12b.
April 2021My personal white Burgundy selection to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of CMWines. 2018 Saint Aubin Premier Cru – A fabulous new white for all my Burgundy lovers, …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – March 2021 – Bin 144. 2010 Valduero Gran Reserva Especial
April 2021This my favourite all-time Valduero wine produced by the amazing wine goddess sisters, Yolanda and Carolina. 2010 is recognised as a spectacular, once in a lifetime …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – February 2021 – Bin 38. 2018 Meursault Les Clous – Domaine Roux Lambert
April 2021My absolute favourite White Burgundy in this ripe, luscious opulent fine vintage. Bursting with gorgeousness, it is guaranteed to impress your friends, family and yourself! My Burgundy …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – February 2021 – Bin 92. 2009 Chateau Malmaison De Rothschild – Grand Medoc
April 2021If you love mature fine wines with mystique and complexity – this has got your name all over it! Two years in barrel and ten …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – December 2020 – Bin 142. 2011 Valduero ’6 Anos’ – Premium Reserva.
December 2020My favourite wine from the iconic Bodega in Ribera del Duero – Valduero flows through my heart. Yolanda and Carolina have released this wine after three years in …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – December 2020 – Bin 18. 2013 Vintage Champagne Bonville – Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
December 2020This sensually sexy Champagne dances in the mouth with a refreshing vivacity and delicious expression. Produced from Olivier’s finest Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in Avize – …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – November 2020 – Bin 37 & 70. 2017 BEAUNE PREMIER CRU BLANC & ROUGE – DOMAINE ROUX LAMBERT
November 2020Roux Lambert is my favourite producer in Burgundy and these two Premier Cru masterpieces represent the pinnacle of Thibaut’s excellence. Clos des Mouches is Grand …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – November 2020 – Bin 39. 2016 MEURSAULT PREMIER CRU – DOMAINE VALOT
November 2020This exquisitely fine, luxurious Meursault has to be on your fantasy wine list as the perfect indulgence for your ultimate delectation. Unctuous and elegant with …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – October 2020 – Bin 133. 2016 Sofita – Reserva Privada De Susana Balbo
October 2020We are so honoured and proud to have been selected as the sole European importer of this magnificent rare Malbec masterpiece. Susana is the most …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – October 2020 – Bin 16. 2017 & 2018 Rully Premier Cru – Les Cloux – Domaine Le Manoir
October 2020Stunning quality and value from our top Iconic Domaine in Southern Burgundy. Aromatic, unctuous and elegant with endless layers of ripe exotic fruits – unmissable! …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – September 2020 – Bin 86. 2015 Château De Mercuès – Icone WOW
September 2020I can still recall my first tasting of this stunning Malbec, during my first visit to the amazing Château De Mercuès in Cahors and this …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – September 2020 – Bin 24. 2012 Vintage Bonville Grand Cru Champagne – Les Belles Voyes
September 2020Bonville’s most precious single vineyard which sits overlooking the Grand Cru village of Oger. Made from 50-year-old vines, matured in oak barriques and aged in …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – August 2020 – Bin 113 & 114. 2016 Tarras Canyon Pinot Noir & Gris
August 2020Delighted to report that both Tarras wines have arrived all the way from Central Otago, New Zealand (12.000 miles). Hayden Johnson first planted his vineyards …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – August 2020 – Bin 22. Champagne Louis Tollet Grand Cru Rosé
August 2020Bruno Tollet produces this heavenly Pink Champagne from his finest Grand Cru family vineyards. A perfect blend of noble Pinot Noir and elegant Chardonnay makes …
More »Howard’s – Wine of the Month – July 2020 – Bin 61. 2017 MOULIN A VENT – CUVEE LEGENDE
July 2020My great friend Dominique Morel, makes 1800b per year of this Gamay masterpiece. Our favourite Cru of Beaujolais, and it’s aged in barrels used for …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – July 2020 – Bin 08. 2018 SANCERRE BLANC PRESTIGE – DOMAINE DENIZOT
July 2020Thibauld and Jennifer Denizot are genius winemakers producing sublime and stunning wines from their family Domaine, in Sancerre. Zingy fresh and aromatic with overtones of …
More »Howard’s – Wine of the Month – June 2020 – Bin 71. 2016 MERCUREY PREMIER CRU, DOMAINE MANOIR
June 2020This outstanding Red Burgundy is Howard’s pride and his ultimate joy for summer drinking. Rich and generous, cherry fruit with pure Pinot Noir luxurious heavenly …
More »Chris’ Wine of the Month – June 2020 – Bin 27. 2015 CHAMPAGNE BONVILLE GRAND CRU ROSE
June 2020The most exquisite and sensational Pink Champagne from the vineyards of Olivier Bonville. This is a summer festival of sparkling and juicy red fruits, with …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – March 2019 – Bin 16. 2014 RULLY PREMIER CRU – “LES CLOUX “
March 2019Stunning quality from Le Manoir in my favourite vintage for white Burgundy. Honeyed and voluptuous with a rich creamy texture and elegant finish. I am …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – March 2019 – Bin 75. 2015 POMMARD – PETITS NOIZONS – ROUX LAMBERT
March 2019My wine of the vintage – I adore this Red Burgundy and cannot recommend enough! Thibaut has produced a truly stunning wine from this tiny …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – February 2019 – Valduero 6 Anos Premium Reserva 2010
February 20192010 Valduero 6 Anos Premium Reserva – Bin 142 Yolanda makes truly world-class wines from my favourite Bodega in Spain at 850m above sea level. …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – February 2019 – 2017 Sancerre Prestige – Domaine Denizot
February 20192017 Sancerre Prestige – Domaine Denizot – Bin 08 Thibauld Denizot is one of the most humble and talented winemakers in Sancerre, with only forty …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – December 2018 – 2015 Champagne Bonville Grand Cru Vintage Rosé
February 2019Bin 27 – 2015 Champagne Bonville Grand Cru Deluxe Vintage Rosé My favourite Rosé Champagne made by our Iconic producer and Bon-Ami Olivier Bonville in …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – December 2018 – 2010 Signature St. Émilion Grand Cru
February 2019Bin 93 – 2010 Signature Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Lionel Latorse returns with his Supreme 2010 Signature wine from his Clos St. Vincent vineyard. Only made …
More »Joel’s Wine of the Month – October 2018 – 2015 Gevrey Chambertin V.V. – Domaine Roux Lambert
February 20192015 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN VIEILLES VIGNES - DOMAINE ROUX LAMBERT £995/12B - BIN 74 J’adore le vin de Napoleon! 2015 is my favourite vintage and mon ami Thibaut …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – November 2018 – 2014 Gevrey Chambertin – Domaine Le Manoir
February 2019Bin 74 – 2014 Gevrey Chambertin – Domaine le Manoir My Bon-Ami Thibaut has produced a mercurial masterpiece from my spiritual home in Burgundy, the lovely village …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2014 Rully Premier Cru – Domaine Le Manoir
February 20192014 Rully Premier Cru - Domaine Le Manoir - Bin 16 My white wine of the year for amazing quality and value! Stunning quality from …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – October 2018 – 2014 Meursault Narvaux – Domaine Valot
February 20192014 MEURSAULT NARVAUX - DOMAINE VALOT £695/12B - Bin 38 Sublime, elegant with sheer finesse! The Narvaux vineyard produces a unique honeyed and nutty style of …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month October 2018 – 1998 Bodegas Buyango – Rioja Gran Reserva
February 20191998 BODEGAS BUYANGO - RIOJA GRAN RESERVA £649/12B – Bin 147 Nectar of the Gods! Three years of maturing in the barrel and then seventeen years resting …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – September 2018 – 2012 Barolo “Bricco Ambrigio” – Italy
February 20192012 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio – Bin 135 I am so delighted to offer my valued clients a world class Barolo which oozes class and quality. …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – September 2018 – 2015 Priorat Legitim Crianza – Spain
February 20192015 Priorat Legitim Crianza – Bin 138 A fabulous unique and powerful Spanish Red discovery from a boutique family producer in Tarragona in North East …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – July 2018 – 2016 Domaine Des Mapliers – Provence Prestige Rosé
February 20192016 Domaine des Mapliers – Provence – Prestige Rosé – Bin 49 World class Rosé from the exclusive Gallo family vineyard located in the picturesque …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – July 2018 – 2014 Tarras Vineyard’s “The Canyon” Pinot Noir – N.Z
February 20192014 Tarras Vineyards “The Canyon” Pinot Noir – Central Otago N.Z. – Bin 113 The finest new world Pinot Noir available in the UK in …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – June 2018 – 2014 Santenay Premier Cru – Romuald Valot
February 20192014 Santenay Premier Cru – Romuald Valot – Bin 72 As you know, Pinot Noir is my passion and this Santenay from Valot absolutely blows my …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – June 2018 – 2016 Chablis Premier Cru – Fourchaume
February 20192016 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume – Bin 03 My favourite producer in Chablis with the finest vineyards of the Rive Gauche in the village of …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – May 2018 – 2012 Champagne Bonville Grand Cru Deluxe Vintage Rosé
February 20192012 Champagne Bonville Grand Cru Deluxe Vintage Rosé – Bin 27 Olivier Bonville surely makes the finest Pink Champagne I have ever tasted. It is …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – May 2018 – 2010 Signature Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
February 20192010 Signature Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Bin 93 Lionel Latorse returns with his Supreme 2010 Signature wine from his Clos St. Vincent vineyard. Only made …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – March 2018 – 2014 Gevrey Chambertin – Domaine Le Manoir
February 20192014 Gevrey Chambertin – Domaine Le Manoir - Bin 74 I am delighted to have secured a tiny allocation of my favourite red Burgundy from our …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – March 2018 – 2016 Viré-Clessé – Domaine Roux Lambert
February 20192016 Viré - Clessé - Domaine Roux Lambert – Bin 14 A superstar white Burgundy from Macon’s most prestigious village. Crisp and mineral, bursting with elegance and …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – February 2018 – Chateau De Mercues – Cuvée 6666 – Cahors
February 20192014 Chateau De Mercues – Cuvee 6666 – Cahors – Bin 87 Every time I taste this wine it blows my mind – absolute perfection …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – February 2018 – Pouilly Fumé – Cuvée Prestige – Domaine Chatelain
February 2019Chris’s Wine of the Month 2010 Pouilly Fume - Cuvée Prestige – Domaine Chatelain – Bin 12 An exquisite mature masterpiece from a legendary producer. Rich …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month 2009 VALDUERO “6 ANOS” PREMIUM RESERVA – Bin 142
October 2017This multi award winning wine from my favourite Bodega continues to blow my mind! Three years in oak & five years in bottle has softened the rich …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month 2014 CHATEAU DE MERCUÈS, CAHORS– CUVÉE 6666 – Bin 87
October 2017My red wine of the year - seductive and sensual with fabulous overtones of ripe exquisite fruit. Handcrafted excellence - a masterpiece of winemaking which you …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2015 Mercurery Premier Cru – “Clos L’eveque”
September 2017A mini fruitbomb bursting with rich cherry fruits & soft velvety tannins in perfect harmony. textbook Burgundy with a perfect pure Pinot expression – I …
More »Chris’s Wine of the month – 2012 Pisa Range Dry Riesling – Cental Otago, NZ
September 2017The best white wine I tasted on my recent trip to NZ – simply buy now while stocks last! A gorgeous off-dry mature Riesling which …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month 2014 Château de Mercuès – Cuvee 6666 – Bin 87
May 2017It was love at first taste, an amazing Malbec from our iconic Château de Mercuès, in Cahors. Powerful and complex, with endless layers of rich …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month 2016 Domaine des Mapliers – Cotes de Provence – Bin 49
May 2017You will be instantly seduced by this ravishing Rosé which completely blew my mind! An explosion of strawberries and cream make this unique Provence Rosé …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month Chateauneuf-du Pape Blanc Prestige – Domaine Saje – Bin 46
May 2017My good friend Jerome Mathieu is convinced this is the finest White wine he has ever produced. This fine and rare masterpiece comes from his …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2015 Davide Albarino – Galicia, Spain- Bin 149
May 2017A truly MAGNIFICO summer sensation which I discovered on my travels to Galicia. Refreshing and fruity with a glorious fruity explosion on the palate. You …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month Meursault – Phillipe Chavy – Bin 35
March 2017Fine and elegant with citrus aromas, packed with rich and opulent fruit on the palate. Beautifully structured with dense ripe fruit and underpinned by glorious …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month: Champagne Louis Tollet Grand Cru Rose – Bin 22
March 2017This stunning champagne is guaranteed to impress your friends and family. It is simply ‘Nectar of the Gods’ with its complex and heavenly notes of …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2010 Chateau Grand Corbin -Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classe – Bin 90
March 2017A beautiful 13% Vol. 67% Merlot & 33% Cabernet Franc. This glorious wine expresses dark berry fruits with endless layers of sensual pleasure. Crimson red …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2014 Bushmere Estate – Gisborne – Classic Chardonnay – Bin 119
March 2017This stunning wine’s journey starts at David Egans’s 40-acre winery located in the Chardonnay capital of New Zealand’s North Island. It is a delicious and …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2015 Sancerre Prestige – Domaine Denizot – Bin 08
January 2017This delicious wine has a sublime, fruit-driven, attractive style with a rich, intense, delightful freshness on the palate. We are proud to bring you this …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2014 Susana Balbo Mendoza Family Selection – Argentina – Bin 125
January 2017A beautiful blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Cabernet, the wine expresses violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of green peppers leading to a …
More »Howards’s Wine of the Month 2009 Valduero 6 Anos Premium Reserva – Bin 142
November 2016Enjoy this magnificent wine made by the sensational sisters at Bodegas Valduero. A truly hedonistic wine with pure seduction and pleasure as well as being …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month 2014 Pouilly Fuisse Vers Cras – Nicolas Cheveau – Bin 13
November 2016Nicolas has produced this unique “Premier Cru” masterpiece which is guaranteed to impress. Rich and opulent with an intense explosion of honey, peaches and white …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – 2015 Pouilly Fume Cuvee Plaisir – Dominique Pabiot – Bin 18
October 2016Tantalize your taste buds with my personal favourite Loire dry white wine. This classic wine has sexy Sauvignon overtones, with a pure crisp zesty freshness, …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – Champagne Louis Tollet Grand Cru Rose – Bin 22
October 2016This stunning champagne is guaranteed to impress your friends and family. It is simply: the ‘Nectar of Gods’, with its complex and heavenly notes of …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2014 Meursault Vieilles Vignes – Domaine Philippe Chavy – Bin 35
October 2016This exceptional 2014 is a must buy masterpiece, layers of orchard fruit, honeysuckle and grilled nuts with a zingy creamy finish; a white Burgundy to …
More »Howards’s Wine of the Month – 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin “Terroir du Domaine” – Domaine Gerard Seguin – Bin 77
October 2016This magnificent Pinot Noir is a deep garnet red colour, very aromatic bouquet with finesse and soft tannins on the palate. Produced from 70-year-old vines …
More »Howard’s wine of the month – 2014 Chablis Premier Cru Rive Gauche – Domaine Samuel Billaud – Bin 02
August 2016Stunning quality Premier Cru from the talented winemaker Samuel Billaud, an ultimate experience for all lovers of Chablis. Sixty-year-old vines grown on Vaillons limestone soil …
More »2014 Pisa Range Black Poplar Pinot Noir – Central Otago, New Zealand – Bin 117
August 2016This 2014 vintage from the Pisa Range estate is influenced by the hot dry summers, cold winters and long cool autumns which provides the ideal …
More »Howards’s Wine of the Month – 2014 Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes – Bin. 14
June 2016My absolute summer favourite from our special partner: Nicolas Cheveau. His 2014 Vintage is sheer nectar of the Gods, which is perfect for your summer events …
More »Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2009 Valduero 6 Anos - Bin 142
June 2016So excited to introduce the glorious new 2009 Vintage of this Iconic wine from Yolanda and Carolina. A miracle vintage produced a wine with endless …
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May 2016Chablis Grand Cru - Bin. 05 I am proud and delighted to have secured some mature and stunning Grand Crux Chablis from this iconic producer Outstanding …
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May 2016VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE BONVILLE GRAND CRU – Bin 28 This is my favourite champagne, it’s like a fine premier cru burgundy but with bubbles. This unique …
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April 2016Susana Balbo Family Selection – Bin 125 We are proud to offer this unique wine from our favourite grower in Mendoza, Susana Balbo. Susana has …
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April 2016Sancerre – Bin. 08 This month we are delighted to introduce a fabulous new white wine from the Loire Valley in the famous town of …
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March 20162010 VALDUERO RESERVA CUVEÉ 35 ANOS – Bin. 139 It’s my pleasure to introduce this fabulous fine wine, a winner of no less than 10 …
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March 20162014 MEURSAULT – LES NARVAUX – VINCENT MARTENOT – Bin. 33 For the new season, I recommend this elegant Meursault with its fabulous citrus aromas …
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February 20162014 SAINT AMOUR – DOMAINE NICOLAS CHEVEAU – Bin. 65 I’m delighted to introduce this new masterpiece from our good friend Nicolas Cheveau. Nicolas has …
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February 2016CHAMPAGNE GRAND CRU CAMILLE ROSÉ – Bin. 23 To celebrate the new season, I recommend the sensational Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Rosé, a limited edition …
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January 20162014 CHABLIS PREMIER CRU – CUVÉE 35 ANS – SAMUEL BILLAUD – Bin. 03 It’s my great privilege to introduce Samuel Billaud’s magnificent 2014 Chablis …
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January 20162010 VALDUERO RESERVA CUVÉE – Bin. 139 I’m really excited to introduce the 2010 Vintage Reserva, a fabulous wine from the sensational sisters at Bodegas …
More »Howard’s Wine of the Month – December 2015
November 20152011 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN – AUX ECHÉZEAUX – Bin. 68 For the festive season, Howard has selected an elegant, fine Burgundy from a magnificent single vineyard, …
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November 20152007 VALDUERO PREMIUM RESERVA – ‘6 ANOS’ – Bin. 142 Chris’s personal choice for this special time can only be Valduero 6 Años Reserva Premium …
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October 20152009 CHATEAU LEYDET VALENTIN – GRAND CRU SAINT ÉMILION – Bin. 93 Recently, we visited our good friend Frederic Leydet in Saint Emilion. With this …
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October 20152014 POUILLY FUMÉ – CUVÉE PLAISIR – DOMINIQUE PABIOT – Bin. 18 Dominique Pabiot has done it once again and crafted the best Sauvignon Blanc …
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October 20151998 RIOJA BELEZOS GRAND RESERVA – BODEGAS ZUGOBER – Bin. 146 During a most enjoyable visit to the Rioja region, Chris found a great new Bodega …
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October 20152013 TARRAS VINEYARDS – “THE CANYON” – CENTRAL OTAGO – PINOT NOIR – Bin. 122 The talented New Zealand winemaker, Hayden Johnson, has once again …
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August 20152012 ALSACE GRAND CRU PRESTIGE – KUEHN Our Grand Cru collection has a new member, a very special Grand Cru from Alsace. This beautiful fruity …
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August 20152014 TARRAS VINEYARDS – MARLBOROUGH – RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC Howard is delighted to introduce the new jewel in our fine wine collection – Hayden Johnston’s …
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June 2015CHAMPAGNE LOUIS TOLLET ANTIQUE GRAND CRU CUVÉE ROSÉ – Bin. 22 This aromatic, pale pink peach-lychee colour, Grand Cru Rosé shouldn’t be missing from your …
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June 20152013 MEURSAULT – LES NARVAUX – DOMAINE BOYER-MARTENOT – Bin. 33 This elegant Meursault will enchant you with its high-pitched citrus aromas and rich fruity …
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May 20152012 PISA RANGE – “BLACK POPLAR” – CENTRAL OTAGO – PINOT NOIR – Bin. 117 14% Vol. Beautifully complex and aromatic with a gorgeous, voluptuous …
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May 20152013 CHABLIS PREMIER CRU – RIVE GAUCHE – DOMAINE BILLAUD – Bin. 02 Stunning quality Premier Cru from the talented winemaker Samuel Billaud, an ultimate …
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April 20152014 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BLANC – DOMAINE MATHIEU – Bin. 46 We are delighted to announce we have in stock a truly rare wine, a …
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April 20152012 CAIRANNE – DOMAINE CROS DE ROMET – Bin. 54 Made by a really serious winemaker and a friend of ours, Alain Boisson from the …
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March 20152000 CHÂTEAU CLARKE DE ROTHSCHILD – BARON EDMOND – Bin. 94 After a recent flying visit to Bordeaux, we were honoured with a private invitation …
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March 20152013 CHATEAU DE SAINT MARTIN – PROVENCE ROSÉ – Bin. 47 This amazing 2013 Rosé has been awarded a Gold Medal for being the best …
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January 2015An ultimate fine wine selection full of elegance and style from Howard. Top classic ‘old school’ fine wines styled by contemporary wine makers. The Pouilly …
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January 2015A Latino temperament blended with the calming sceneries of New Zealand. Chris has brought together two different corners of the world, two different characters…two opposites …
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December 2014Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs and a glass of Champagne Louis Tollet Antique Grand Cru Cuvee, this is my recipe for a perfect start to your …
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December 2014My choice for this year’s festive table is a 2011 Meursault from Domaine Boyer – Martenot, a wonderful wine-maker and a great friend of ours, …
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October 20142012 ROCKPOOL – MARLBOROUGH – PREMIUM SAUVIGNON – Bin. 120 Howard has selected a unique wine made by wine guru Tim Adams specially for CM …
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October 20142006 CHATEAU ST. JULIEN – GRAND SAINT-JULIEN – Bin. 98 As many of you know, the red wines of Bordeaux are very close to Chris’s …
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August 20142013 Susana Balbo Family Selection Torrontes – Mendoza, Argentina – Bin. 124 Now this is an exclusive diamond in our luxurious wine collection. Wine has …
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August 2014Chris’s Wine of the Month – 2005 Rentas de Fincas, Rioja Reserva – Spain – Bin. 148 Chris has selected a beautiful, mature Reserva wine …
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June 20142013 Château de Saint Martin – Provence Rose – Cru Classé – Bin 47 This ultimate Ros has a remarkable reputation and is known as …
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June 20142012 Pazo Baión Albariño – Reserva Privada – Bin 149 Howard has selected a real jewel for you this month – Pazo Baión, the most …
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May 20142013 Louis Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand – Bin 121 I’m very pleased to introduce Louis Vavasour’s fantastic 2013 Sauvignon Blanc as my wine …
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May 20142013 Château de Saint Martin – Grand Reserve – Cru Classé – Bin 47 This amazing Rosé from Provence is one of only 24 Cru …
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April 2014Bruno Tollet is a very fortunate man. Not only does his family own an award-winning Champagne house, he owns two Grand Cru vineyards which provide …
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April 2014Hot on the heels of our Argentinian expedition, I present to you a wine that’s become close to our hearts after spending time with Raol …
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February 2014This glorious full-flavoured red wine from Apulia, in the heel of Italy, is an iconic Italian red in the CM Wines collection. A match made …
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February 2014Dominque Pabiot has been an ally and a friend of Charles Mitchell Wines since 1998. His grandfather planted vines in 1950 and they’ve been producing …
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January 2014The Clerc family have a reputation for producing some of the finest wines of the Northern Rhone, Condrieu is their speciality. They’ve been producing wines …
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January 2014To produce a Gran Reserva Rioja this fine, you need fantastic vineyards, exceptional weather and most importantly, lots of love and expertise. This fabulous wine …
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December 2013The festive season is the time of year where we select our finest bottles of wine and share them with our family and friends. For …
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December 2013From the wonderfully dynamic Valudero sisters, Carolina and Yolande, I’m proud to feature the wonderful 2007 Reserva from their beautiful Bodega in the heart of …
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November 2013If Chris’s wine is the beast, my wine of the month can only be considered the King . . . the King of Beaujolais. Made …
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November 2013From the sun-drenched vineyards of Marano comes a red that’s gained a reputation for being bold and intense. It’s no surprise this Amarone has been …
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October 2013Chateau Grand Corbin – Saint Émilion Grand Cru Classé – 2009 – Bin No 89 “Wow, simply stunning!”, were the words used to describe this …
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October 2013Andreas Shiraz – 2006 – Bin No 107 Shiraz grapes are harvested late in the season from the 80-year-old-plus vines and then matured in a …
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September 2013Chris’s Red Wine of the Month – 2007 Joffre Premium Malbec – R J Vinedos – Bin 126 Argentina is quickly becoming a hot bed …
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August 2013Howard’s White Wine of the Month – 2011 Pouilly Fuissé – Domaine Cheveau – Bin 14 This beautiful white wine is produced by our maverick …
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November 2012First of all we have one of Howard’s favourite wines, a classic, crisp Chablis Premier Cru. Produced by passionate, maverick wine maker, Samuel Billaud, this …
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August 2012For the month of August we have chosen two fantastic wines to showcase. The first is a white Burgundy, Bin 34, a stunning Meursault acknowledged …
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July 2012For July’s Wine of the Month we are delighted to select two wonderful ‘Unico’ wines from the Rioja Alta region of Northern Spain both of …
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June 2012Selected from our considerable portfolio of award winning wines, and perfect for the summer months, Charles Mitchell Wines are proud to present the 2010 Pouilly …
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June 2012We are delighted to announce the arrival of an exclusive new Rosé wine to Charles Mitchell’s summer range. This Cru Classé Rosé comes from the …
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