Majestic Wine

Rioja Crianza 2008 Gran Vendema

Vibrant cherry red, with a nose dominated by raspberry and strawberry fruit and lashings of lifted oaky vanilla notes. The palate is supple and soft, with moderate tannins and an easy-going feel.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (8)
• Staff reviews (1)

Rioja Gran Reserva 2004/2005 Casa del Comendador, Lagunilla

From a bodega founded in 1885 in the high-altitude Rioja Alta region, where the ripening season is long and warm. This Gran Reserva spends 2 years in oak casks, followed by 3 years maturing in bottle prior to release. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (38)

Berberana 'Clasico 1877' Reserva 2006 Mentrida

Named in honour of the year of Berberana's founding, this is an unmistakably Spanish red wine. A great value Rioja alternative from the Mentrida region. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (13)

Rioja Reserva 2005/2006 Viña Eguia

Beautifully deep ruby coloured, with subtle cedar hints to the rim. The bouquet is an intense mix of dark fruit, toasted oak and clove aromas.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (121)

Château Méaume 2007 Bordeaux Supérieur

Set in beautiful countryside, 15 kilometres from the famous wine districts of St-Emilion and Pomerol, Château Méaume represents a striking example of how ancient tradition and modern technology can combine in the making of a magnificent wine.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (35)

Château Cos d'Estournel 1994 St. Estephe, 2ème Cru Classé

Full-bodied, with sweet, opulent fruit that reveals none of the vintage's tough tannin, this remarkably rich, wellbalanced, classic wine will prove to be uncommonly long-lived. 91 points. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

Luis Felipe Edwards Mountain View Merlot 2011 Central Valley

Aromas of ripe plums and strawberries, with faint notes of tomato leaf and sage. The palate has a thick and jammy feel, with soft, mature tannins and a rounded, easy style.

• Average rating
  2-andhalf out of 5
  (11)

Château Guiot 2010 Costières de Nîmes

Deep purple hue, a beautifully scented nose with herby aromas, lashings of juicy forest fruits and spicy, rich berry flavours on the palate and a good, smooth finish.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (38)
• Staff reviews (1)

Château Bel Air 2007 Pomerol

The Pomerol pedigree is evident throughout this wine, which offers succulent forest fruit and ripe plum flavours, shaped by fine-grained tannins, hints of vanilla and toasted oak.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

Rioja Crianza 2007/2008 Berberana

A lively Crianza packed with ripe, supple red fruit, good acidity and well-balanced vanilla characters from gentle use of oak. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (17)

Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet 2009/2010 Hawkes Bay

This 'Bordeaux blend' comes from various sites within Hawkes Bay, including the famed Gimblett Gravels area, which provides a warm climate and stony, free-draining soils, suiting the Bordeaux grape varieties superbly.

• Average rating
  4-andhalf out of 5
  (5)

Robertson Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

A forwardly fruity body is enhanced by rich mulberry, plum and cassis fruits supported by subtle soft tannins.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (27)

Château Grand Faurie Larose 2006 St-Emilion, Grand Cru

Offering big, juicy, succulent black cherry-dominated aromatics with subtle woody hints.

• Average rating
  3 out of 5
  (1)
• Press reviews (1)

Copertino 2007 Masseria Monaci

A thick, luscious wine with dark, plummy fruits and hints of almonds and spice box.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (19)

Rioja Reserva 2005/2006 Viña Pomal

Bursting with red fruit characters of blackberry and raspberries the palate is clean, intense and persistent. Perfectly balanced with soft velvety tannins it is delicious from start to its very long finish.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (18)
• Press reviews (1)

Château La Rose Chatain 2007 Lalande-de-Pomerol

This 15-hectare estate enjoys a location in the environs of Pomerol, just to the north. Producing around 80% Merlot, with full de-stemmingbefore fermentation, the blend is very much in the soft and plummy tradition of Bordeaux's Right Bank wines.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

• Average rating
  3 out of 5
  (9)
• Press reviews (1)

Château Caronne Ste-Gemme 2006/2007 Haut-Médoc

This Cru Bourgeois represents excellent value for money. Slightly smoky on the palate, with ripe fruits, black pepper and subtle oak giving a well-rounded finish.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (11)
• Press reviews (2)

Château Peyrabon 2000 Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc

Nicely mature, this is a complex, savoury wine which still exhibits just a little fruity youthfulness.

• Average rating
  4 out of 5
  (4)

Château Grivière 2002/2004 Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

Grapes from this former Château Lafite-Rothschild vineyard produce an atypical Merlot-biased blend. This Cru Bourgeois comes directly from the Château's magnificent cellar.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (47)
• Press reviews (1)

Château Bessan Ségur 2008 Cru Bourgeois, Médoc

A fine 'left bank' Medoc wine with Cru Bourgeois status. This is a beautiful, elegant Claret, with smooth fine-grained tannins, and a lovely complexity and richness, which has developped with extra bottle age.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (3)

Anakena Single Vineyard 'Murta' Syrah 2010 Colchagua Valley

A generous nose of currnats, loganberry and raspberry tarts, with faint suggestions of smoke, dark chocolate and violets. Thick and juicy palate fruit, with moderate tannins and a supple texture.

• Average rating
  4-andhalf out of 5
  (9)

Château Haut-Bailly 2006 Pessac-Léognan

'Medium-bodied with a stunningly layered texture, impressive purity, and beautiful balance, this cuvee is haute couture in a glass.' Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

Robertson Winery Pinot Noir 2011 Robertson

Established in 1941, Robertson have grown to become South Africa's third largest wine brand. This Pinot Noir is sourced from the east-facing vineyards of Prospect Farm, an established vineyard located in a fairly cool part of the Robertson Valley. An unoaked Pinot Noir, with an emphasis on fresh fruit flavours. The aromas are of predominantly of youthful cherry and strawberry. Light and supple on the palate. An ideal partner for light pasta dishes, mildly spiced couscous or grilled chicken.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3 out of 5
  (5)

Conde Calatrava Crianza 2006 La Mancha

From the largest privately-owned producer in La Mancha. The nose offers a comfortable balance of crushed red fruits and vanilla-like notes from oak ageing.

• Average rating
  2-andhalf out of 5
  (4)

Durius Natural Reserve Tempranillo 2005 Arribes del Duero

Soft and rich with smooth tannins and heaps of jammy, dark fruit flavours, this wine is as good with food as it is on its own. Enjoy with hearty food such as sausages or lamb casserole. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (18)
• Press reviews (1)

Barista Pinotage 2010 Western Cape

This is a deliberately modern offering by winemaker Bertus Fourie, who has concentrated on drawing out the coffee-like aromas of South Africa's signature grape. Intense on the nose, with a bouquet of coffee, chocolate and cherry, with meaty, savoury hints.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (21)
• Staff reviews (1)

Murets de Gouts 2008/2009 Côtes du Marmandais

Wines from this region benefit from excellent ripeness whilst retaining a classic Bordeaux style and therefore offer exceptional value for money.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (18)
• Staff reviews (1)
• Press reviews (1)

Tabali Reserva Camenère 2009/2010 Limarí Valley

Deep opaque red, with hints of violet and an almost black core. The nose is a mix of spicy red fruits and notes of coffee bean and cocoa. Integrated oak creates a voluptuous palate with a savoury streak.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  4 out of 5
  (1)

Marquis de Belleville 2009 Bordeaux Supérieur

A middleweight claret with a good balance of ripe plum and berry flavours, with plenty of concentration. Tannins are fine-grained and provide a smooth yet ample feel.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

Rioja Reserva 2005/2006 Marqués de Murrieta

This enticing Rioja exhibits a dense plum colour as well as a big, spicy nose revealing an abundance of cassis, liquorice, and hints of tobacco, with a beautiful texture, outstanding purity, and medium to full body.

• Average rating
  4-andhalf out of 5
  (7)
• Staff reviews (1)

Oriano Nero D'Avola di Sicilia 2010

Nero d'Avola is Sicily's signature red wine, the grape itself having been named after the town of Avola in the far southwest of Sicily, where it has been grown for several hundred years.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (16)

Roda 1 Rioja 2006 Bodegas Roda

Rioja had an exceptional harvest in 2005 and this reserva is produced form some very old, extremely low yileding vines giving a texture and concentration only found in the finest of wines.

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

• Press reviews (1)

Mandolin Merlot 2009 Central Coast

The region's trademark ripeness and purity shine through, with ripe, sweet cherry, blackcurrant and plum fruit and subtle herb notes. Integrated oak smooths the ample tannins and adds vanilla and spice.

• Average rating
  2 out of 5
  (1)

Rioja 'Single Vineyard' 2009 Ramon Bilbao

From vines with an average age of 46 years, this deeply concentrated, intensely fruity Rioja has a bright cherry red colour with aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries and brioche.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (39)
• Staff reviews (1)

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Mendoza

A full bodied wine with rich, dark, cassis-scented black fruit and a warm, spicy finish.

• Average rating
  4-andhalf out of 5
  (5)

Tabali Reserva Pinot Noir 2010 Limarí Valley

A benchmark cool-climate Pinot, with a fresh and elegant raspberry and cherry nose, with hints of vanilla. Tannins and acidity work in perfect harmony on the palate, which is at once rounded and taut.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3 out of 5
  (1)

Château Léoville-Barton 1995 St-Julien, 2ème Cru Classe 75cl Bottles

"Dense and medium to full-bodied, with softer tannin and more accessibility than the 1996, the 1995 is an outstanding textbook St-Julien.." Robert Parker, 91 points

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

Château Marquis de la Grange 2009

This soft and supple wine has a nose of cassis, plum and blackcurrant leaf. Essentially a fresh, medium-bodied claret for early drinking.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (22)

Brancott Estate Pinot Noir South Island 2010/2011

Bright red cherries and summer berries characterise the fruit, highlighted by aromas of dried herbs. The sweetness of the fruit is balanced by firm tannins and a streak of taught acidity.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (16)

Château De Sales 2006 Pomerol

Offering excellent value, this soft-edged wine has plump plum and damson fruit on the palate, and a lightly violet and mineral scented nose. beginning to drink very well now.

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

Montequinto Rioja NV García Carrión

An intense, vibrant ruby red wine, with subtle purple hues. Aromas of ripe raspberry, blackcurrant and damson predominate, nuanced with a touch of spice. Smooth and pleasantly light on the palate. Hurry, offer ends 3pm 12 March!

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

Premier Vin du Château de Pitray 2006/2007 Côtes de Castillon

'Château de Pitray, the appellation's Premier Estate, produces a deliciously smooth, round and generous wine that delivers immediate gratification.' Robert Parker.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (17)
• Staff reviews (1)

Leyda Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 Leyda Valley

Supremely fresh in aroma, with an intense and vivacious raspberry and cherry nose, accented by hints of green herbs. The palate is nicely refined, with an elegant shape and very direct fruit.

• Average rating
  2 out of 5
  (1)

Les Douze 2008 Mont Tauch, Fitou

A dozen vignerons decided to collectively produce the finest Fitou they could. The vintage's best grapes produce this awesome blend.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (14)

Pizarras de Otero 2010 Bierzo

A deep cherry red with violet reflections. Lively on the nose, with aromas of strawberry, plum and blackberry, and subtle floral lift. The fruit-filled palate has elegant and restrained tannins.

• 

  
• Vegetarian
• 

Antony's Yard 2009 Graham Beck

A Bordeaux style of wine. Red and black fruits on the nose and palate, with hints of cigar box.

• 

  
• Vegetarian

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (22)
• Staff reviews (1)

Les Tourelles de Longueville 2007 Pauillac

Whilst this wine may not be available from the Fine Wine Centre please check with your local store for availability. The wine is currently built around the plot of Sainte Anne, planted with a majority of Merlot. A deep, purple colour with an enticing nose of strawberry, blackcurrant and fresh roses. Silky tannins give a more 'ready-to-drink' style, packed with toasty vanilla notes and an unmistakable elegance.

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.

• Average rating
  5 out of 5
  (1)

Château Lachesnaye 2007 Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

This is a genuine parcel bought direct from the Château and so represents great value for money. It will drink well over the next 4-6 years.

• Average rating
  3-andhalf out of 5
  (15)
• Press reviews (1)

Château Aigues Vives Cuvée Exception 2007 Corbières

A classically structured southern French red, offering an array of red and black fruit aromas, nuanced with notes of cocoa, rose petal and savoury pepper.

• Average rating
  2-andhalf out of 5
  (5)
• Press reviews (1)

Château Le Gay 2001 Pomerol

Château Le Gay is perfectly situated on 'the plateau', in amongst the finest properties in Pomerol, producing classy wines which offer a true expression of this magical appellation.

• 

  
• 
  Feel free to mix Fine Wines with “regular” wines to make up your order of 12 bottles (or more!) in total. However, at least 6 bottles must be Fine Wine products, because Fine Wines require special distribution from our temperature-controlled Fine Wine Centre in London. Original wooden cases not available ouside the M25.