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Ranking: 13
Givry Rouge 2008, Antonin Rodet
This house was originally founded in 1875 by Antoine Rodet, whose son Antonin took over the business, running it until his death in 1939. As well as its own-label wines, Rodet is negociant for a number of other wineries, as well as owning several other châteaux. Bright garnet red, with an eye-catching luminosity. Aromas are of raspberry and sour cherry, with restrained toasty notes. Slim and elegant on the palate, with mature tannins. At its best with well seasoned white meat dishes, or simple...More best current price is £11.99 from
Ranking: 9
Beaujolais 2009, Antonin Rodet
This wine comes mainly from the vineyards in the south of the Beaujolais region, close to Villefranche-sur-Saône. The vines' yields are naturally limited by the dense planting here, on chalky, granitic soils. Ruby red with purple tints. Aromatic and lively on the nose, this is a fresh and easy-drinking wine, with a summer fruit character of strawberry and raspberry and light, supple tannins. Serve cool, ideally around 11-13 ºC, with a cold meat salad.More best current price is £6.99 from
Ranking: 8
2008 Mercurey, Domaine Sarrazin
Guy Sarrazin's house, in southern Burgundy's Jambles, is hard to miss. It's pink - a beacon to wandering Suffolk wine merchants. We homed in over 10 years ago, 300 years after the Sarrazins set up shop in verdant hillsides south of Givry. Guy's style arises from seriously restricted yields, resulting in pure, concentrated fruit.More best current price is £19.99 from
Ranking: 8
Mercurey Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet Faiveley
Domaines Faiveley are one of Burgundys largest and arguably finest estates with many plots located in the finest sites of both the Cotes de Nuits and Cotes de Beaune. However just to the south in the Chalonnaise region they undoubtably hold court. This delicious red is made from Pinot Noir and displays fleshy cherry and blackcurrant flavours beautifully balanced with velvety smooth tannins and a hint of minerality.More best current price is £17.95 from
Ranking: 8
Mercurey Blanc Faiveley Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet
A supple, elegant wine with aromas of apricot and vanilla. The palate is very complex, combining mineral, dried fruit and hazelnut flavours, long and satisfying on the finish. Well-balanced with youthful acidity but not at all aggressive and finishes with a touch of oak.More best current price is £18.95 from
Ranking: 7
2006 Mercurey 'Les Ormeaux', Domaine Maréchal
You'd think naming an appellation after a Roman god would give it a head start in the prestige stakes. But Mercurey struggles because it's south of the Côte de Beaune and dismissed by those who drink labels instead of wine. Since the '60s Jean Maréchal whose family has grown grapes here since 1570 has raised standards at his 10 hectare estate, making Burgundies genuinely worthy of respect.More best current price is £14.99 from
Ranking: 7
2005 Mercurey 'Les Ormeaux', Domaine Maréchal
You'd think naming an appellation after a Roman god would give it a head start in the prestige stakes. But Mercurey struggles because it's south of the Côte de Beaune and dismissed by those who drink labels instead of wine. Since the '60s Jean Maréchal whose family has grown grapes here since 1570 has raised standards at his 10 hectare estate, making Burgundies genuinely worthy of respect.More best current price is £14.99 from
Ranking: 5
La Vie en Rouge 2008
This special cuvee from Pierre Degroote charms all who taste it, with its ripe fruit and attractive price tag.More best current price is £32.94 from
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