Wine 1 (RefW1)

Bordeaux Chateau Le Menhir 2000

This fruity red wine produced from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes won a bronze medal at the Concours de Bordeaux 2001. With hints of red fruits, it is both rich and soft with an elegant finish. Like most Bordeaux reds, it is an ideal wine to enjoy with all red meats, poultry, charcuterie and strong cheeses. It is best served at room temperature (18 to 20 degrees). It is ready to drink now but should improve if stored on its side away from direct light in cool conditions.

Wine 2 (RefW2)

Cabernet d' Anjou La Closerie de l'Eventoir 2001

This medium-bodied, medium-sweet wine is clean and fruity in character with an aroma of raspberries. As the weather gets warmer this is a wine to serve chilled at between 8 and 10 degrees with hors-d'oeuvres, charcuterie and white meats. It is best drunk immediately.

Wine 3 (RefW3)

Cotes du Ventoux Les Hautes Bruyeres 1999

This medal winning Rhone wine comes from the area to the east of Gigondas. Grenache and syrah grapes give it its sparkling cherry colour. With hints of raspberry and red and blackcurrants, it is a fruity, elegant wine that should be drunk now to enjoy it at its best. Served at around 18 degrees, it is the perfect partner for red meats and grills.

Wine 4 (RefW4)

Faugeres Domaine Mas Blanc 1999

Faugeres red wines are produced from the Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Lladoner and Pelut grape varieties. Domaine Mas Blanc is aged in traditional oak barriques bordelaises which gives it its special character. It has a delicate bouquet yet is full-bodied and long in the mouth. It is an ideal wine to enjoy with red meats and game and is best served at around 18 degrees.

£58:00

Wine 5 (RefW5)

Cotes du Rhone Villages Rochegude 1999

Within the strictly controlled Cotes du Rhone Villages appellation, Rochegude is one of only 16 communes permitted to add its specific name. Situated on the sunny slopes of the southern part of the Rhone valley Rochegude produces high quality, full-bodied, fruity red wines which are perfect with roast or grilled meats as well as to enjoy on their own. Serve at around 17 degrees.

£58.00

Wine 6 (RefW6)

Cotes du Rhone, Selection Vieilles Vignes 2000

Grenache, Ginsault and Syrah grapes are blended in a careful combination to produce this outstanding wine. The grapes are selected from vines that are over 40 years old. It can be enjoyed now or kept for 3 - 5 years. It is the perfect partner with red meats, grills and light cheese. Serve at around 18 degrees.

Wine 7 (RefW7)

Vin de Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Matured in oak casks, this full, rich wine with hints of red fruits, vanilla and toast is always popular. Served at warm room temperature, it goes well with all meats and is ideal with soft cheeses.

Cotes du Rhone La Chapelle St Vincent 2001

This well-balanced and well-rounded wine with a rich cherry colour was awarded a gold medal at the Foire aux Vins d'Orange 2001.With hints of red fruits and subtle tannins, it can be enjoyed throughout your meal and goes equally well with both white and red meats. It is best served between 15 and 16 degrees and is ready to drink now.

(W105) Bordeaux Château Jacquet 2000

(Silver Medal winner at Concours General Agricole Paris 2001)