New Wine - 58 Guineas Bordeaux Rouge (Awards Winner)

Wine: 
58 Guineas Claret, 2010, Bordeaux Rouge. A delightful and excellent expression of true Bordeaux wine...

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Judges comments:

Sommelier Wine Awards 2012 Competition:- Judges comments below...

A breath of fresh air to find cheery Bordeaux at this price. 'While Kofler & Kompanie's Nigel Lister liked the 'red crunchy fruit and well managed tannin', Fionnuala Synnott, Pollen Street Social said, 'Soft, supple and fresh.' Hakkasan's Christine Parkinson said 'Earthy, quite fruity, juicy, light and grippy. Amazing value.' In fact, ideal for our Perfect Pub Pair in the By the Glass section.

Sommelier Wine Award 2012 - Results:
58 Guineas Claret, 2010, Bordeaux, France
WINNER GOLD & BY THE GLASS

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90 points! ‘Smart buy’ for our Cotes du Rhone Villages Les Coteaux

A sneak preview of Wine Spectator’s September 2012 edition brought great news for the  recognition of our wine: Les Coteaux Côtes du Rhône Villages 2009:


“This broad, gutsy red delivers lots of mouthfilling plum, blackberry, roasted fig, bramble, smouldering tobacco and warm stone notes. Dark and dense through the finish, but well-delineated. Drink now through 2016. 90 points” James Molesworth.

To be included as a ‘Smart Buy’ in the Buying Guide, 30th September 2012 issue.

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Other Awards

• 2009 Vintage: 90 Points in The Wine Spectator: “This broad, gutsy red delivers lots of mouthfilling plum, blackberry, roasted fig, bramble, smoldering tobacco and warm stone notes. Dark and dense through the finish, but well-delineated. Drink now through 2016. 3,000 cases imported.—J.M.” James Molesworth writing for The Wine Spectator. September 2012.
• 2009 Vintage:  Sommelier Wine Awards 2012 - Gold
• 2009 Vintage: International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 - Silver
• 2009 Vintage: China Best Value Wine Awards 2012: Gold Award
• 2009 Vintage: Decanter 2012 - Bronze
• 2007 Vintage: China Wine Challenge 2011 - Bronze 2007 Vintage: IWSC 2011 - Silver
• 2006 Vintage: Sommelier Wine Awards 2010 - Gold & Critic's Choice Award
• 2006 Vintage: IWSC 2009 - Bronze

Press Quotes

• 2009 Vintage: "Unfussy and flavoursome – and excellent value left our panel in no doubt, this was Gold material. Black fruit flavours with hints of spice and a medicinal note to the nose. On the palate, consultant Sarah Jane Evans MW said: 'Very juicy, with a mocha note. Very fun - good House Wine,' while consultant Peter McCombie MW simply said 'Gutsy!' Food matches range from pub classic shepherds pie to plum crumble." Sommelier Wine Awards 2012 2006 Vintage: "A medium-ruby wine that has plenty of light, savoury, earthy notes and some tannins supporting the finish. 'Dark fruits and spicy, slightly meaty richness' said an approving Tom Forrest." In a competition where only 5 Golds were awarded to Rhone wines, 4 were supplied by Boutinot, with 2 actually being made by Boutinot. "...we must also pass special congratulations to Boutinot. Its two cheaper reds were excellent value for money and ought to be must-stocks for any venue." "Quite how the winemakers have managed to produce a Gold list-winning Rhone red at this price, I have no idea. Ridiculously good value, with approachable fruit but also a real sense of place, this wine deserves to be the workhorse red on lists up and down the country." Sommelier Wine Awards 2010, Judges Comments

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