Our Own Selection

Sourced from the prestigious Grand Cru village of Mailly, located at the heart of the Montagne de Reims, and benefiting from over three years ageing, our UKC Cuvée is a classic blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay.

All the hallmarks of Grand Cru are here, with brioche and flowers on the nose and an elegant palate which marries notes of lemon grass, gingerbread and honeysuckle. The wine effortlessly combines structure and finesse and reverberates with a really authoritative Grand Cru crescendo on the finish.

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We’re proud to be working with winemaker David Ramey on our first own-label Sonoma County Chardonnay. From the 2018 vintage, this wine has an attractive, ripe stone-fruit nose, with aromas of orange blossom, ginger and citrus zest adding complexity. Time in French oak has contributed layers of toast and spice, and is generously supported by lively, crisp acidity and a subtle hint of struck match.

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Our best-selling wine for many years, “GOC” continues to set the benchmark for dependably delicious Claret. The 2018 vintage produced glorious wines of real depth and body, as shown by this classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is rich with pure cassis and bramble fruit, mingled with warm, smoky oak aromas from barrel ageing. On the palate, the succulent blackcurrant fruit is framed by a fine, complex structure, while the finish is rounded, juicy and very moreish. Made for early drinking, it’s suitable for almost any occasion.

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For almost 20 years, “EOC” (as it is known) has come from the same single estate in the Graves, distributed by the Cazes family, one of the great names of Bordeaux. The 2018 vintage is a great one, and the wine perfectly captures the warmth of that summer. A 50-50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet, finished with careful oak maturation, this is full of ripe blackberry and cassis flavours. The result is a typically plump, rounded Claret, suitable for all occasions. A classic pairing would be roast lamb or pan-fried duck breast, but this delicious wine is versatile enough to match most savoury food.

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Our best-selling wine for many decades, GOC, as it's known, brilliantly highlights the drinkability of modern red Bordeaux. Bright, medium ruby in colour it has a siren-like nose of black cherries, bramble fruit and wood smoke. The palate follows through with a long, velvety finish.

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Once again, the fruit for our own-label 2017 Margaux comes from plots of younger vines at Château du Tertre. From the perfumed, elegant bouquet, to its charming, silky palate, this is quintessential Claret, made in an attractive, rounded style. Redcurrant and violets fill the nose, while darker, bramble fruit, cedar and spice follow on the palate. A touch of smoky oak frames the whole, and the finish is long, subtle and warming. Already drinking well now, this will cellar comfortably for a year or two.

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Possessing refreshing acidity, mineral depth and finely integrated tannins, from its time spent in oak botti, the palate is sumptious, elegant and refined. 

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We are delighted to be collaborating with Ridge Vineyards on our first own-label Californian Zinfandel. Made with grapes sourced from the Sonoma County AVA, the wine displays bright red-berried fruit of wild strawberries and cherries. The palate offers raspberry compôte and pepper spice, with generous sweet layers balanced by zesty acidity and chocolatey tannins.

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We are proud to collaborate with the highly regarded winemaker Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat for our Own Selection Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. The 2018’s blueberry and dark cherry aromas combine with a juicy core of brambles and pepper spice that are intrinsic to the style of Au Bon Climat. Benefiting from coastal influence, the wine’s racy acidity provides a wonderful backbone that is supported by luxurious, silky tannins.

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This 2018 Riesling is made for us by the talented winemaker Johannes Selbach. His family winery is based in the beautiful Mosel town of Zeltingen, overlooking the steep, slate-rich slopes that are synonymous with this region. The wine displays attractive nectarine and jasmine flower notes, combined with hints of grapefruit and lime. The palate is refreshing and juicy, with lemon acidity that brings tension and structure to this off-dry Riesling. Drink now to 2023.

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