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Here is a collection of past vintages of some of our favorites that we've been keeping aside. 

François Saint-Lô
Bois Guyon 2019

Impressively refined Cabernet Franc from very old vines. A glossy texture and fine-grained tannins that can only be achieved with patient winemaking. Showing all the dark fruit and herbaceous qualities we love in this grape. Find out more.

  • Region Saumur, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£37

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Georges Comte
Le Moutherot 'Les Pelerins' 2017

Some serious Doubs Chardonnay with a lot to interest fans of the crystalline Jura style  associated with the likes of Ganevat, Labet, Overnoy, et al, or similarly a top Côte de Beaune Burgundy. Find out more.

  • Region Émagny, Doubs, France
  • Grapes Chardonnay
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£65

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Domaine Rietsch
Vielle Vigne Sylvaner 2019

It's pleasing to see the often overlooked or blended Alsatian varietal Sylvaner here taking centre stage and showing what it can be capable of when harvested from older vines. There is a soaring acidity and a cut glass quality, impeccably crystalline fruits and a tension that binds it all together. Find out more.

  • Region Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Sylvaner
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34

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Maison Maenad
De L'Avant 2022

Mico-production Jura Chardonnay from a tiny parcel of 40-year old vines plated over red clay and limestone in the prestigious ‘Les Varrons’. Find out more.

  • Region Orbagna, Jura, France
  • Grapes Chardonnay
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£80

Thomas Puéchavy
Les Turbulents 2022

This is the second release of the 2022 vintage, given an extended lees ageing equaling a total of two years sur lattes before disgorgement. The extra time has taken the wine from quenching fizz into altogether more refined territory. Find out more.

  • Region Vouvray, Loire, France
  • Grapes Chenin Blanc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34

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Rousset-Peyraguey
Crème De Tête 2012

The Crème de Tête 2012 was made from grapes harvested the third week of December "when the moon was in the constellation of Leo, a fire constellation that brings power and plenitude". Find out more.

  • Region Preignac, Bordeaux, France
  • Grapes Sémillon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle
  • Vineyard Certified Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£68

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Jean-Pierre Robinot
Camille 2018

The absolute upper echelon of our offering from the Robinot cellars. A remarkable wine, from a historic vineyard for Pineau d’Aunis where the plants are over a hundred years of age. A true vin de garde of rare depth and complexity, it possesses a tightrope balance and history tells us this will reward drinkers for decades to come. Find out more.

  • Region Jasnières, Loire, France
  • Grapes Pineau d'Aunis
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£121

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Le Mazel
Cuvée Larmande 2011

Those who have had the experience know that, whilst humbly priced, Mazel wines age with aplomb. We're happy to offer a small quantity of the above Syrah cuvee with well over a decade under its belt. Here we start to see the youthful fruit fall away into something more chiseled and defined. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Syrah
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£42

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La Ferme des Sept Lunes
De Deux Choses Lune St Joseph Blanc 2019

A blend of Marsanne and Roussanne grown on silt, clay and granite soils. This is a wine of wonderful power and precision. Well balanced with clean minerality. Find out more.

  • Region St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, France
  • Grapes Marsanne & Roussanne
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£42.50

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Olivier Cousin
Le Franc 2022 MAGNUM

From Olivier's prized old vines of massale selection Cabernet Franc, grafted by his grandfather in the late 40s. We're happy to offer a little from the 2022 vintage, in magnum. Find out more.

  • Region Anjou, Loire, France
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£72

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Sebastian Morin
L'Entremetteuse 2018

A pétillant naturel from Sèbastien’s younger vines. A soft, fine pink bubble with lively acidity is rounded out by a murmur of residual sugar. Find out more.

  • Region Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières, Beaujolais
  • Grapes Gamay
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no added sulphites
£33.50

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