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Cognac Augier
Le Sauvage Petit Champagne Cognac, NV
Founded by Philippe Augier in 1643, this historic Cognac house has been
revived since its takeover by Pernod Ricard in 2013. Le Sauvage is made
with Ugni Blanc planted in the chalky soils of Petite Champagne. Its
appealing intensity is achieved by distilling the wine on its fine lees.
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Darroze Bas-Armagnac
Les Grands Assemblages
30
year old
A mature Bas-Armagnac bottled by Darroze for their Grands Assemblages
range. The minimum age of 30 years is listed on the bottle, but there are some
older eau-de-vie in here. Darroze is known for sourcing top quality single estate,
single vintage Armagnacs from small producers across Bas-Armagnac.
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Osocalis Distillery
XO Alambic Brandy
XO is blended from older stocks of Colombard, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and
Pinot Noir that have been in barrel for decades. Despite its youth, the XO
shows the rich development of rancio with hints of orange peel, dried
apricots, walnuts, cacao and leather.
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Gusbourne Estate
Blanc de Blancs
2011
Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes, planted on clay and sandy loam, were
pressed and allowed to settle for 24-36 hours. Fermentation lasted 10 days
using selected yeast in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged for
a minimum of 36 months on its lees and three months in bottle before release.
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Champagne Le Mesnil
Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, NV
100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil sur Oger. Aged a
minimum of three years, the wine was disgorged in 2015. The dosage is 9.2 g/L.
Pale straw yellow color. The wines used are selected for their finesse and ethereal
qualities which gives the Champagne their complex and mouth-watering flavors.
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Argyle
Brut Vintage
2012
(60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay). 90% of the blend was fermented in
stainless steel and 10% fermented in neutral oak barrels, no malolactic
fermentation. Yellow summer fruits, baked apple, and ginger spice up front,
the mid-palate is creamy, concentrated and fleshy. The long finish is structured
with lively acidity.
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