Lea & Sandeman turns 35 | Jancis Robinson, 12th October 2023
Our anniversary tasting last month brought together over 130 wines in one room. It's impossible to capture the whole tasting in just one case, especially when choosing from such a ‘wide and stimulating’ range, as Jancis notes.
Last week celebrated wine critic Jancis Robinson MW published her thoughts on our tasting (which you can find here). We were delighted with her feedback and you can see her selection from our tasting below. We’ve also put together a mixed case, based on her top-scorers which gives a flavour of what was on show. The case is a selection of her ‘VGV’ (very good value) and high-point-scoring wines – although we only have a limited amount of these special cases available.
"Lea & Sandeman’s tasting to celebrate their 35 years of existence was a real pleasure. Many a producer was there to explain their wines. The range was wide and stimulating."
"A London merchant that imports, retails and supplies the hospitality industry can boast an array of hand-picked wines that should be of interest to wine lovers, wherever they are."
Ordering & Delivery
Mix and match individual bottles from the selection or order a full case of each.
- Free delivery for all orders over £150. Case price* discount on any 12 (mixed) bottles or more. -

R&L LEGRAS Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Chouilly
Champagne France 12.5% White
Chardonnay.
From the Chouilly grand cru.
Fresh pear, brioche, warm meadow hay. The spiciness of a summer hay meadow just before it’s cut – floral, golden-grassy, and satisfyingly savoury. Very rounded, approachable and with a...(read more)

2022 CAPELLANA Blanco Bodegas Nodus
Utiel-Requena Valencia Spain 12% White
Macabeo.
Macabeo. A bit simple and dilute – but it’s not Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc! A tad astringent but very nice label. 12%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2021 SAINT MAUR Sauvignon Blanc Two Rivers of Marlborough
South Island New Zealand 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
Aged for 12–18 months on the less in concrete eggs and clay amphora. Then aged in bottle for a further 12 months before release. Juicy, fleshy orange, grapefruit flesh on a pillow of creamy leesy character. A subt...(read more)
Oliver Coleman, www.JancisRobinson.com
2021 SAINT CHINIAN Les Schistes AOC Domaine Borie la Vitarèle
Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah.
Schist. Grenache, Syrah mainly. Old barrels for the Syrah. Richer and more substantial than Les Terres Blanches 2022. Really polished tannins but then they insist on the end so probably best to keep this wine a bit longe...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2020 BANDOL Cuvée Classique 'Lulu & Lucien' Domaine Tempier
Provence France 14.5% Red
Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah.
Salty, herby and very southern. Good bite. No hurry to drink this! 14.5%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2021 ONE BLOCK Gembrook Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley Victoria Australia 12.6% Red
Pinot Noir.
15% whole bunches. Ambient-yeast fermentation and racked to barrel for eight months in old oak. Vibrant crimson. Rhubarb, rose hips. Cool and fresh. Pure, with a floral/herbal note through the very fresh finish. J...(read more)
Oliver Coleman, www.JancisRobinson.com
CHOICE
QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA 10 Year Old Tawny
Tawny Port Port Portugal 19.5% Red
Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca.
Pale orangey tawny. Nutty and thoroughly satisfying. Very clean and vibrant. Very fresh. Just the job! Artisanal. GV
Jancis Robinson OBE MWORDER
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