Raats Granite Blocks 2010
Cabernet Franc
South Africa

We've chosen this wine of the week as part of our South Africa themed tasting week, it is also new to our range. Cabernet Franc is the lesser known Cabernet varietal, which typically makes light to medium bodied wines which are more dominated by fresher fruit characteristics than the better known Cabernet Sauvignon.

This wine is from the Coastal region of South Africa where the climate is perfect for grape growing as it has plenty of rainfall in the winter. Summers in this region can be extremely hot, but these high temperatures are moderated by the “Cape Doctor” wind, which reduces the humidity and the chances of some vine diseases.

Well concentrated red fruits dominate the nose with hints of sweet spices and a smoky oak influence. The smooth palate follows on from the nose with a touch of minerality, a light body and a lingering finish.

Food match: Lamb shanks in a redcurrant gravy

£9.99 or 20% off South Africa

£7.99

Building your own Fine Wine cellar can be a tricky business. From finding the perfect lay down conditions for storage at a reasonable price; spending hours/days/weeks choosing exactly which Bordeaux you want to risk buying en primeur; to finally judging which of your wines are ready to drink in time for your upcoming celebration. Luckily, Majestic Wine have come up with the perfect solution.

In partnership with our en primeur specialist Lay & Wheeler, you can look forward to establishing your very own collection of Fine Wine in the simplest and most stress free way possible. A dedicated team of specialists will help and advise in all aspects of creating your collection, and keep you updated with all the latest goings on - as little or as often as you like. Once your wines are chosen, they will be stored in our industry leading bonded cellar facility, at one of the lowest cost rates available. Then, when your ready to withdraw your wine (on the advice of our specialists if need be), you can expect free delivery to anywhere within mainland UK. And all of this starting from as little as £50 per month.

Pop in-store to discover more benefits to signing up to our Fine Wine Plan, or take a look at our website; http://www.majesticfinewineplan.co.uk/WhyJoin.html

 Petit Chablis Séguinot-Bordet
Burgundy
2010

The district of Chablis is in the northern-most point of Burgundy, where viticulture is at it's most extreme. This is a source of constant worry and frequent upset for all producers,, but when everything comes together some of the most fantastic chardonnay in the world is produced here. The Chablis appellation comprises of four ranks of which Petit Chablis is the lowest, however this is by no means a bad thing...

The best and most expensive Chablis classically has an aggressively dry, steely character and very high acidity that needs a few years bottle age to mellow. Petit Chablis, however, despite not carrying the same high reputation, is much more approachable at a young age, and due to it's lesser popularity, much more affordable.

An inviting nose of lively citrus fruits, with just a touch of white blossom. The palate is light and fresh, with mouth-watering acidity that is apparent but not drying, and a firm, lingering finish.

Food match: Steamed white fish and fresh vegetables.

£11.99 or buy 2 save £4

£9.99

Raats Granite Blocks 2010
Cabernet Franc
South Africa

We've chosen this wine of the week as part of our South Africa themed tasting week, it is also new to our range. Cabernet Franc is the lesser known Cabernet varietal, which typically makes light to medium bodied wines which are more dominated by fresher fruit characteristics than the better known Cabernet Sauvignon.

This wine is from the Coastal region of South Africa where the climate is perfect for grape growing as it has plenty of rainfall in the winter. Summers in this region can be extremely hot, but these high temperatures are moderated by the “Cape Doctor” wind, which reduces the humidity and the chances of some vine diseases.

Well concentrated red fruits dominate the nose with hints of sweet spices and a smoky oak influence. The smooth palate follows on from the nose with a touch of minerality, a light body and a lingering finish.

Food match: Lamb shanks in a redcurrant gravy

£9.99 or 20% off South Africa

£7.99

Building your own Fine Wine cellar can be a tricky business. From finding the perfect lay down conditions for storage at a reasonable price; spending hours/days/weeks choosing exactly which Bordeaux you want to risk buying en primeur; to finally judging which of your wines are ready to drink in time for your upcoming celebration. Luckily, Majestic Wine have come up with the perfect solution.

In partnership with our en primeur specialist Lay & Wheeler, you can look forward to establishing your very own collection of Fine Wine in the simplest and most stress free way possible. A dedicated team of specialists will help and advise in all aspects of creating your collection, and keep you updated with all the latest goings on - as little or as often as you like. Once your wines are chosen, they will be stored in our industry leading bonded cellar facility, at one of the lowest cost rates available. Then, when your ready to withdraw your wine (on the advice of our specialists if need be), you can expect free delivery to anywhere within mainland UK. And all of this starting from as little as £50 per month.

Pop in-store to discover more benefits to signing up to our Fine Wine Plan, or take a look at our website; http://www.majesticfinewineplan.co.uk/WhyJoin.html

 Petit Chablis Séguinot-Bordet
Burgundy
2010

The district of Chablis is in the northern-most point of Burgundy, where viticulture is at it's most extreme. This is a source of constant worry and frequent upset for all producers,, but when everything comes together some of the most fantastic chardonnay in the world is produced here. The Chablis appellation comprises of four ranks of which Petit Chablis is the lowest, however this is by no means a bad thing...

The best and most expensive Chablis classically has an aggressively dry, steely character and very high acidity that needs a few years bottle age to mellow. Petit Chablis, however, despite not carrying the same high reputation, is much more approachable at a young age, and due to it's lesser popularity, much more affordable.

An inviting nose of lively citrus fruits, with just a touch of white blossom. The palate is light and fresh, with mouth-watering acidity that is apparent but not drying, and a firm, lingering finish.

Food match: Steamed white fish and fresh vegetables.

£11.99 or buy 2 save £4

£9.99

 Alamos Malbec 2010
Argentina

To celebrate the arrival of our Spring Offers, this Wine of the Week is featured on the front cover of our flyer and is a corking deal. Planted across almost all regions of Argentina, malbec is their most important serious grape variety and is becoming increasingly popular across the globe.

The grapes for this wine are grown in Mendoza, which is the biggest and most important wine-making appellation in Argentina due to its ideal climatic conditions. A continental climate but with no extremes of temperature, water is in ample supply from the upper glaciers and mountain rivers.

Bright ruby-purple in the glass, the nose of this wine is full of sweet raisened fruits and lots of blackberries. The palate follows on from the nose with well integrated tannins that give good grip but with a soft finish. Can drink now or keep in cellar conditions for up to 5 years for the body and tannins to soften even more.

Food Match: Roasted or BBQd meats

£7.99 or buy 2 save £4

£5.99

Our new spring promotion is the perfect time for a bit of a clear-out to make way for 2012's exciting new wines, so we have just knocked a third off the price of loads of bin ends in the first ever Majestic Bargain Hunt!

The selection is available in-store now - if you can't visit us in person to hunt out your bargain, please call us or email for more details of what's available.

We have around 15 different wines currently available at Evesham; from Bordeaux to Chile to Southern France - and even a WHITE Chateau neuf-du-pape! *(At the time of this news post!) So what better excuse to try something a little different.