Vintage: 2003
Type: Champagne
Country: France – Pierry
This was part of the spectacular wine selection we had on Christmas. This, in my opinion, is one of the top houses in Champagne and this is one of their top bottles. Vintage Champagne tends to have a stronger flavour to it and isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. If you do enjoy vintage champagne, you’ll love this one. It is very crisp and dry with excellent flavours and lots of bubbles.
Vintage: 2002
Type: Tempranillo
Country: Spain
Description
Vintage: 1994
Type: Bordeaux – Saint-Emilion
Country: France
This was the third beauty hidden away in the Royal Over-Seas League cellar but realeased in limited numbers to those dining in the restaurant in late 2009. This was a strongly-flavoured wine, with a heady nose and vibrant colour. This is a nice wine to share with friends over a French-inspired menu (featuring Lamb!).
Vintage: 1997
Type: Bordeaux
Country: France
This is a beautiful, oaky red with an intense aroma that makes me want to keep sniffing it throughout my dinner!
Berry flavours are obvious. Gorgeous colour with nicely faded edges. Excellent with meat dishes. Highly recommended.
Vintage: 2006
Type: Blend (Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre)
Country: Australia – Barossa Valley
This wine is a blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre created by John Duval in the Barossa Valley. It has balanced flavours of red and black fruits. The understated oak on the nose is special and overall the wine is superb, hinting of southern Rhone.
It’s excellent now if decanted – but will be age very well and will taste exquisite in a decade.