{"id":4389,"date":"2012-12-08T12:15:49","date_gmt":"2012-12-08T12:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4389"},"modified":"2018-03-15T15:13:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T15:13:11","slug":"wines-in-the-press-last-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/2012\/12\/wines-in-the-press-last-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Wines in the Press last weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Light and brisk or solid and savoury? Choose your Christmas bubbly… …for value plus quality, <\/em>LEA &\u00a0SANDEMAN (020 7244 0522) is difficult to beat.<\/em> It can offer even better prices than those below for orders of six bottles or more.’ Jancis Robinson MW, The Financial Times<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

Last weekend saw a flurry of pre-Christmas press on wines for festive consumption. In particular L&S featured in Jane Macquitty’s top 50 Winter Reds in The Times<\/strong>, and in Jancis Robinson MW’s review of the best sources for Christmas fizz<\/strong> which appeared in the Pink ‘un, as well as featuring in rather more detail on www.JancisRobinson.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the still wines category, there were several mentions for L&S wines in Jane MacQuitty’s ‘top 100 wines for Christmas’. Amongst the reds were mentions for:-<\/span><\/p>\n

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2010 TERRA D’ALTER TINTO Terras d’Alter<\/a>\u00a0\u00a37.95 single\/\u00a37.50 ‘case price’<\/span><\/strong>
\n‘Terrific fruity red from excellent Terra d’Alter, made from Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Nacional, the latter best known as one of the leading grapes of port. All four were grown in the high Alentejo and the cooler altitude here has made a silky red whosewild, herby scent leads on to a red and black fruits-charged palate, the perfect winter warmer.’ Jane MacQuitty, The Times<\/span><\/em>
\nThis wine has a ‘baker’s dozen’ offer on it for the months of December, within the wider offer on the wines of Terras d’Alter<\/a>, bringing it down to \u00a36.93 a bottle. Have a look at the exceptional value mixed cases too<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/strong>2011 L’ATZAR Celler Mas La Mola<\/a>\u00a0\u00a315.75 single\/ 13.95’case price’<\/span><\/strong>
\n‘Priorat’s famous slate licorella soils and terraced vinyards continue to produce polished, yet chunky reds. L’Atzar is Mas la Mola’s second wine, made from younger vines and less successful plots, hence its keen price. Enjoy its terrific 14 per cent alcohol, bold, inky, sweet, raisin and plum spice with beef for a festive treat.’ Jane MacQuitty, The Times<\/span><\/em>
\nWhat it’s makers describe as ‘introductory’ Priorat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2010 BOURGOGNE Pinot Noir Domaine Jo\u00ebl R\u00e9my<\/a>\u00a0\u00a311.95 single\/\u00a310.95 ‘case price’<\/span><\/strong>
\n‘This perfect sub \u00a311 pound Pinot Noir is made from mature, nearly 40-year-old Cote de Beaune vines with lots of lovely walk-in-the-woods, light, leafy, gamey fruit and a pleasing herb and liquorice-scented finish. Just the ticket to tuck into with a rich game casserole or shepherd’s pie.\u00a0Jane MacQuitty, The Times<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

and in the previous week’d saturday Times, Jane rated our 2011 PICPOUL DE PINET Domaine Reine Juliette<\/a>\u00a0\u00a37.95 single \/\u00a37.50<\/strong> ‘case price’ a ‘star buy’. “Superior Picpoul de Pinet like this one is worth splashing out on. The zesty 2011, with oodles of of gorgeous ripe, fat lemon peel and greengage-layered fruit closing on a fine smoky, steely minerally fnish is a triumph. Best with fish of seafood or as an aperitif.” Jane MacQuitty, The Times.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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And so to Jancis’ fizz recommendations. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

You, of course, already know that the best source of high quality fizz at reasonable prices is Lea & Sandeman, and that while we don’t offer huge percentage<\/em> discounts at this time of year, this\u00a0is simply because our prices are not\u00a0articficially inflated\u00a0for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

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Barnaut Grande R\u00e9serve Grand <\/strong>Cru Bouzy NV Champagne <\/strong><\/a> ‘As soon as I poured this I could smell a most agreeable light biscuity\u00a0 perfume. Certainly not bone dry, nor especially tart, but elegantly balanced.\u00a0 Absolutely nothing to object to. Just \u00a322.95 if a mixed dozen bottles are\u00a0 bought. 12.5%’ Jancis Robinson MW<\/em> (and, with the Baker’s Dozen offer<\/strong><\/a>, down to only \u00a321.19 a bottle if the free bottle of the Blanc de Noirs is taken into account).<\/p>\n

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Larmandier-Bernier, Tradition Extra Brut Premier <\/strong>Cru<\/strong><\/a> ‘Restrained nose that suggests great delicacy. Real race and structure. Very\u00a0 grown-up champagne. Some Extra Brut champagnes are aggressively dry, but not this one. A very fair price (\u00a329.95). See also from the same producer<\/em><\/p>\n

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Blanc de Blancs\u00a0 Extra Brut Premier Cru NV Champagne<\/strong><\/a> (\u00a331.95, very obvious filigree Chardonnay\u00a0 flavours and lots of acidity) and <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Terre de Vertus Non Dos\u00e9 Premier Cru NV\u00a0 Champagne<\/strong><\/a> (\u00a336.95, really dense and intellectual).’ Jancis Robinson MW<\/em><\/p>\n

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Bollinger, Special Cuv\u00e9e <\/strong>NV Champagne <\/strong><\/a> ‘Lots of character here. Bone dry with great structure and confidence. Not\u00a0 that light! Lots of maturity. The gentle fizz feels as though it has had to\u00a0 battle its way through great intensity of flavour. Kick of acidity on the end.\u00a0 12%’ Jancis Robinson MW<\/em> \u00a334.95 Lea & Sandeman (www.leaandsandeman.co.uk<\/a>, 020 7244\u00a0 0533); and widely available elsewhere, usually at a higher price (and you can get this down to 31.50 as part of a mixed case online, or even down to \u00a329.95 in the 24 bottle offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pol Roger 2002 Champagne<\/strong><\/a> ‘This wine showed beautifully in a comparative tasting of top wines from the\u00a0 superlative 2002 vintage last week.’ Jancis Robinson MW<\/em> From \u00a349.95 at Lea & Sandeman (www.leaandsandeman.co.uk<\/a>, 020 7244\u00a0 0533), <\/em><\/p>\n

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Egly-Ouriet Ros\u00e9 Grand Cru Ambonnay <\/strong>NV Champagne<\/strong><\/a> ‘Very pale strawberry with an intriguing hint of cheesiness on the nose\u00a0 (better than the usual sickly raspberry aromas). Very fine bead and admirably\u00a0 dry finish. Distinctly superior. 12.5%’ Jancis Robinson MW<\/em><\/p>\n

Jancis also mentioned, (with a price tag from a supermarket of \u00a329.99),<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nyetimber Classic Cuv\u00e9e 2008 England (\u00a326.95,single\/\u00a324.95 case from L&S)<\/strong> <\/a>‘First vintage to have Canadian winemaker Cherie Spriggs in charge and first since 1998 to be treated to 100 per cent softening malolactic fermentation, which is A Good Thing. Lighter nose than the Nyetimber Merret 2010 but very refreshing. Tastes like a Blanc de Blancs, although there is less than 80 per cent Chardonnay in the blend. 12%’ Jancis Robinson MW<\/em><\/p>\n

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Jean-Louis Denois<\/a> \u00a313.95 single\/\u00a312.95 ‘case price’ – our most popular non-champagne ‘m\u00e9thode traditionelle’ sparkler, also got a mention from Bob Tyrer the week before in the Sunday Times. ‘<\/strong>Dry, appley and satifying, this is a bargain must-buy for every Christmas fridge, and a standout among the many non-champagne sparklers on the market.’<\/em><\/p>\n

As always ‘case price’ applies to any purchase of any mix of 12 bottles or more. In addition on Champagne the case price refers to min. 6 bottle purchase even if nothing else is bought, and there\u00a0are many\u00a0even better deals to be had if you have a good look at the Champagne Offers<\/a> on the website<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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