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2020 Domaine Nudant, Ladoix Rouge
Regular price £39.10 Save £-39.10ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d’Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The vines for this Bourgogne are situated in the village of Ladoix-Serrigny.
TASTING NOTES
An underrated gem of a village in the Cote de Beaune, Ladoix is famed for providing a stunning balance of tart red fruits and riper black fruits, a rarity for reasonably priced elegant red Burgundies. The first whiff of cranberries, raspberries and heirloom strawberries is captivating immediately. What comes next is the elegant savouriness of sage, rosemary and sautéed chestnut mushrooms. The light, but velvety tannins linger on the long finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Confit quail legs with roasted butternut squash, and sage butter gnocchi.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
An off-piste appellation which offers excellent value from some very impressive vineyard sites.
NV Champagne Ruinart, Brut Rose
Regular price £96.00 Save £-96.00ABOUT THE WINE
Ruinart is a low profile, yet select Champagne house, steeped in history. It dates back to the 17th century, the time of the famous Dom Perignon. It was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart in the city of Reims, the year after a Royal Decree in 1728 whereby Louis XV gave his consent for sparkling wines to be shipped in baskets containing 50 to 100 bottles. This opened the gates of Europe to champagne and thus makes Ruinart the oldest Champagne House. Since the Second World War, the house has become synonymous with class and its production of only 1.7 million bottles per annum is small compared to other grande marques.
TASTING NOTES
A subtle nose of rosehip, spice and wild strawberry; on the palate the wine marries exuberant fruit with a rich velvety texture.
FOOD PAIRING
Thin slices of fine Italian prosciutto (San Daniele, Parma, etc.) A starter of salmon prepared as a Japanese 'tataki', will reveal its many facets. Leg of milk-fed lamb or a low temperature cooked veal fillet.
FRIARDOOD SAYS
Ruinart is famous for their Rosé; justly so!
2015 Roebuck Estates, Blanc de Noirs
Regular price £42.80 Save £-42.80ABOUT THE WINE
Roebuck Estates are one of the newer players on the English wine scene (oldest vines planted in 2006), now spanning over 200,000 vines across four sites in the beautiful county of Sussex. With various soil types and plantings, including Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, the team has plenty of elements working in their favour to create award-winning, classic English sparkling wines. Despite being somewhat new, their estate is earning some much-deserved critical acclaim, winning several awards, including Best in Show, Decanter 2020. An estate on the rise!
TASTING NOTES
Crafted exclusively from handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, our Roebuck Estates Blanc de Noirs 2015 is partially fermented in the finest French oak casks and bottle-aged for a minimum of 48 months. Attractive golden copper hue. A delightful bouquet of ripe stone and citrus fruits lifted by floral notes. Baked apples on the palate, layered with notes of toasted almonds, characteristic of a generous bottle-ageing. A rich yet beautifully balanced wine with delicate bubbles, a silky texture and a long lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Delicious with smoked fish, like salmon gravadlax or crispy fish tacos.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
What a treat! Drinking well now but will continue to improve with bottle age.
2020 Domaine de la Ferte Givry 1er Cru 'Servoisine'
Regular price £44.60 Save £-44.60NV Moet & Chandon, Brut Imperial
Regular price £53.70 Save £-53.70ABOUT THE WINE
Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët et Chandon is one of the most prominent producers in Champagne, producing around 28 million bottles annually. They were the first Champagne house to produce only sparkling wines, and worked tirelessly to promote the style both in the royal court of France and internationally. Today they own or lease 1,150 hectares of vineyards, and produce approximately 28,000,000 bottles of champagne annually.
TASTING NOTES
Brut Imperial is a balanced assemblage of the three vine varieties disclosing a succession of elegant and harmonious sensations, a fresh maturity, supple and refined palate. The vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit is evident on the nose. On the palate is sumptuous with white-fleshed fruits, fine bubbles and a soft vivacity of citrus fruit and nuances of gooseberry.
FOOD PAIRING
Fantastic with desserts that are not too sweet, such as parts of filo pastry; also really good with lobster, shrimps and some delicate fish dishes such as oven-poached salmon steaks with mustard dill sauce.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Created from more than 100 different wines, of which 30% are reserve wines!
2020 Domaine Antonin Guyon, Chorey les Beaune 'Les Champs Longs'
Regular price £45.10 Save £-45.102019 Domaine Nudant, Ladoix 1er Cru 'Les Buis'
Regular price £47.20 Save £-47.20ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The 1er Cru vineyard called Les Buis recalls a sacred tree of the Druids which grew on the site.
TASTING NOTES
An impeccable vintage, 2019 Burgundies show opulent and exuberant red and dark fruits, with a balanced zingy acidity still in play. Ladoix, being a more elegant village, offers the best of both worlds by providing the quintessential savoury notes of mushrooms and forest floor. But this time, the ripeness of 2019 makes this wine extra attractive to sip, even by itself. One to drink now or to age for another decade.
FOOD PAIRING
Excellent with honey-roasted pork shoulder and braised root vegetables as well as a lamb leg bourguignon.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
An off-piste appellation which offers excellent value from some very impressive vineyard sites.
2019 Domaine Antonin Guyon, Savigny les Beaune 'Les Goudelettes'
Regular price £48.80 Save £-48.802011 Benjamin Bridge, Brut Reserve
Regular price £51.15 Save £-51.15ABOUT THE WINE
In little more than a decade, Benjamin Bridge has distinguished itself by its dedication to time proven techniques, expert guidance, and most importantly its acclaimed, distinctive wines. When legendary Champagne oenologist Raphael Brisbois passed away in 2013, he left behind a legacy at Benjamin Bridge. From the moment his name was suggested by world-renowned sparkling wine critic, Tom Stevenson, to his more than a decade of blending and winemaking exploration at Benjamin Bridge, Brisboi, expertise and influence can be tasted in every sparkling bottle.
TASTING NOTES
In the glass, a vibrant yellow gold colour. On the nose, suggestions of lemon rind and minerals abound. On the palate, vibrant and expressive notes of sweet Devonshire cream and baked green apples lead to an enticing rich finish. The finesse and creaminess of the wine's effervescence is both mouth coating and persistent. A definitive cellar keeper with 20+ years of aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
With white fish or seafood (oysters) in a buttery white sauce, a sublime mix of the soft and fresh, lemony and crisp.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
From the outset, Benjamin Bridge has been dedicated to producing only those styles of wines that the Nova Scotian micro-climate is perfectly suited to.
NV Bollinger, Brut
Regular price £53.00 Save £-53.00ABOUT THE WINE
Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Ay area. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the cellar. Athanase had founded a champagne House that was to endure through the centuries.
TASTING NOTES
A classic yellow gold in colour, Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne exudes richness and decadence in its appearance. It also has an exceptionally fine mousse, and a steady stream of fine bubbles running throughout the champagne. Nose: Ripe fruit aromas including pear and exotic orange peel are balanced by creamy toffee and biscuits in the Brut Champagne, which contains many classic Bollinger characteristics. Palate: Complex, crisp and brilliantly pure, an indulgent blend of peaches, cream and butter are present, accompanied by a long, lingering finish with an aftertaste of honey and warm brioche.
FOOD PAIRING
While Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne is perfect as an aperitif or party drink, it can also be paired with seafood such as sushi, lobster, scallops and grilled sea bass, and also works well with soft, delicate cheeses.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
80% of the harvest is fermented in oak barrels, making the finished wines well-suited to extended ageing and contributing body and depth of flavour.
2019 Chateau de Chamirey, Mercurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roi' Red
Regular price £53.40 Save £-53.402019 Domaine Bonnardot, Beaune 1er Cru Belissan Rouge
Regular price £55.50 Save £-55.50NV Louis Roederer Collection 244 Brut Champagne
Regular price £56.00 Save £-56.00ABOUT THE WINE
First founded in 1776 as Dubois Père et Fils, the house was inherited and renamed by Louis Roederer in 1833. The company, which now includes vineyard-holdings and estates throughout France and around the world, remains under the ownership of his descendants. Unusual for large Champagne houses, Roederer owns a large proportion of the vineyards which contribute to their wines: vintage expressions, including Cristal, are sourced entirely from their own grapes, and only a third of their overall production is made from bought-in grapes. They have been undertaking experiments with biodynamic viticulture in their vineyards since 2000.
The Collection 242 was launched in September 2021 to replace the flagship Brut Premier. The radical idea of changing the flagship NV cuvée stemmed from battling the fierce challenges climate change had brought to Champagne in terms of vintage variation. Hence, to “fight for freshness" this new cuvée was created. The perpetual reserve, which had been in the works since 2013 is mainly used as the "freshening element" and makes up 34% of the blend. The rest is 10% oak reserve wines and 56% from only the 2017 harvest.
TASTING NOTES
A delightful Champagne, which sees the bright, youthful character of the base wines enhanced by extended lees-ageing and 10% barrel-aged reserve wines, which add a creamy texture to the palate, mingling with citrus, glazed fruit and toast flavours. A hint of smoke adds complexity to the finish; a very fine non-vintage Champagne.
FOOD PAIRING
An excellent aperitif, it would pair very well with smoked salmon or scallops fried in butter.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
242 represents the number of times Roederer has made a non-vintage since founded in 1776 and it's aged for 3 years on the lees, with a further 6 months ageing following disgorgement to allow the wine to settle before release. 10% reserve wine is used, which has been aged in oak barrel for between 2 and 5 years.
NV Bollinger, Rose
Regular price £60.00 Save £-60.00ABOUT THE WINE
Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Ay area. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the cellar. Athanase had founded a champagne House that was to endure through the centuries.
TASTING NOTES
Nice bronze tones combined with the intense depth of a great red wine. On the nose the nobility of red berries: hints of red currant, cherry and wild strawberry with a spicy touch. A subtle combination of structure on the palate, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the adjunction of red wine Bubbles as fine as velvet. Flavours of wild berries.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect for a picnic on a summer afternoon, as a pre-dinner drink or served with a fruity and tart dessert.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation, this is a great rose!
2016 Deutz Brut Vintage
Regular price £60.00 Save £-60.00NV Moet & Chandon, Rose Imperial
Regular price £61.50 Save £-61.50ABOUT THE WINE
Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët et Chandon is one of the most prominent producers in Champagne, producing around 28 million bottles annually. They were the first Champagne house to produce only sparkling wines, and worked tirelessly to promote the style both in the royal court of France and internationally. Today they own or lease 1,150 hectares of vineyards, and produce approximately 28,000,000 bottles of champagne annually.
TASTING NOTES
Lively and expressive, revealing intense aromas of fresh red summer berries, strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant with floral notes of rose, hawthorn and a light peppery touch.
FOOD PAIRING
Salmon, mussels, red fruit tarte; all are good accompaniments.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Such attractive balance. Interestingly, more than 20% of production at Moët et Chandon is rosé, around twice the average for the region.
2020 Domaine Nudant, Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Santenots'
Regular price £316.30 Save £-316.30ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. The Santenots vineyard is located in the southern part of Volnay, near the village of Meursault. The particular structure of the soil makes the Santenots a very aromatic and elegant wine, delicately complex and concentrated all at the same time.
TASTING NOTES
Delicate violet and red berry fragrance, with a hint of oak. Delightful on the palate, with spicy mingling with red cherry fruit in perfect balance. Impressive structure for long-term ageing, but excellent at the moment, especially with food.
FOOD PAIRING
Excellent for rich dishes, duck, always the classic pairing for Pinot noir, would be ideal.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
The section of the Santenots vineyard which contributes to this wine is farmed by the Nudant family under a rolling contract, and therefore counts as a negociant wine hence Jean-Rene Nudant on the label.
2014 Domaine Antonin Guyon, Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Fournieres'
Regular price £66.40 Save £-66.40ABOUT THE WINE
The second generation now manages this domaine, founded by Antonin in the 1960s. Based in Savigny-les-Beaune, they own vines throughout the Cote d'Or, including parcels in some of the finest Premier and Grand cru vineyards. Harvest is by hand, with initial sorting in the vineyard; no more than 50% new oak is used, and the wines of the domaine have a classic freshness and purity to them.
TASTING NOTES
Delicate in colour, with wonderful minerality and fine tannins. Bright cherry fruit, very intense, with a touch of oak adding elegance. Exceptionally well-balanced.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal very slightly chilled, with summer salads; or with pork dishes on colder evenings.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
A superb vintage for Burgundy, the 2014 Guyon is a delightful wine.
2020 Domaine Nudant, Vosne Romanee
Regular price £67.00 Save £-67.00ABOUT THE WINE
Winemakers in Burgundy since 1453, the current generation of the Nudant family manages some 16 hectares of small parcels dotted throughout the Cote d'Or. Vineyard work is all carried out by hand, in the spirit of minimal intervention. This wine comes from four vineyards, with vines over 50 years of age, which have been harvested by the Domaine since 2006.
TASTING NOTES
A brilliant vintage for Burgundy, 2020 offers the best potential of every village. Vosne-Romanée surely shows its peak quality and ripeness as a top-quality village. Notes of bramble and blackberry with both red and dark cherries. The staggering complexity with white pepper, wet forest floor, sauteed mushrooms and the warm cinnamon bark from the oak marry impeccably.
FOOD PAIRING
Rack of lamb with herb crust or smoked mackerel rillets.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
This is drinking very well already, but it will probably show best at least 5 years from vintage.
2018 Pierre Mayeul, Beaune 1er Cru “Les Sizies”
Regular price £72.10 Save £-72.10ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pierre Mayeul is the story of three old friends with long-standing winemaking history in Burgundy. United by the same passion for this beloved region, they are committed to producing high-quality wines, where each cuvee beautifully represents the individual terroir and 'climat' of the appellation. Harvest is manual, followed by selective sorting to maintain quality control throughout production. Wines are vinified in an old castle in Ladoix and aged in barrels in cellars that date back to the 17th Century situated in the very heart of Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
Complex nose of figs, dates, strawberry, creamy chocolate and bitter cocoa. The mouth is persistent and full-bodied with ripe tannins. A refined palate that is perfectly balanced and richly layered with concentrated yet fresh fruit and cocoa - everything is there! A supreme example of a Beaune 1er Cru.
FOOD PAIRING
Succulent veal or rich boeuf bourgiognon would be excellent. A juicy steak with a herbaceous mushroom sauce would also make for an excellent pairing.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
If serving in its youth, we recommend decanting to enjoy its complexity fully. However, this wine is perfectly armed for ageing. Give it another few years for that extra wow factor.
2018 Pierre Mayeul, Pommard
Regular price £72.10 Save £-72.10ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Pierre Mayeul is the story of three old friends united by the same passion for Burgundy and with a shared goal to produce high-quality wines where each cuvee beautifully represents the individual terroir and 'climat' of each appellation. Each with a long history of Burgundian winemaking they vinify their wines in an old castle in Ladoix and age the wines in barrels in cellars that date back to the 17th Century situated in the very heart of Beaune.
TASTING NOTES
Lovely complex nose of black fruit, lavender, cherry and cinnamon. The oak is subtle, adding a touch of vanilla to the layers. As a classic Pommard, the tannins are silky smooth, followed by a medium-body palate with flavours of tart cherry, liquorice and a hint of menthol. Perfectly balanced style, ending on a slightly oaky, long finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Coq au vin would be an obvious choice! Also pairs perfectly with couscous and tagine or a succulent roast duck!
2021 Chateau de Chamirey, Mercurey Red
Regular price £75.00 Save £-75.00