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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[]Jancis Robinson::16/20
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Our 2018 White Burgundy has been made in collaboration with our good friends Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray. This delicious expression of mineral Burgundian Chardonnay has delicate floral aromas, while the palate abounds with ripe citrus and peach fruit, finishing on a subtle, smoky note thanks to well-judged oak. An excellent Apéritif, or an ideal match for salads, seafood and lighter meat dishes.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}White{color}
{vintage}2018{vintage}
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{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge® 2019-Bronze
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Our 2017 Chablis comes from two separate vineyards in the village of Chichée, renowned for its classically steely character. The small but excellent 2017 vintage has given a wine with a harmonious balance between ripe orchard fruits and crisp, refreshing mineral notes. Fermented and raised completely in tank, this is a benchmark expression of Chablis, one which is equally at home as an aperitif or with seafood or a goats cheese salad.

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{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

Our 2017 Meursault comes from a selection of vineyards from across the village, including the well-regarded Murgers de Monthélie and Les Clous. Raised completely in oak barrels to give smoky aromas and the hallmark buttered toast notes of classic Meursault, this wine has broad shoulders and rich stone-fruit flavours which are complemented by a racy, saline finish.

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{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

A blend from a number of excellent vineyard sites in the villages of Chaintré and Vergisson, we have worked again with the renowned “wizard of the Mâconnais” Olivier Merlin to create this benchmark Pouilly-Fuissé. Generous stone-fruit ¬flavours combine with a saline minerality and toasty oak notes to give a poised and restrained white Burgundy, one which will pair beautifully with seafood risotto.

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{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
   [] International Wine Challenge® 2019 Silver Winner {ratings}        {***}

This superb Sauvignon Blanc was crafted for us by gifted winemaker Marcelo Retamal of De Martino, from fruit grown in Chile’s Casablanca Valley. Its complex bouquet includes aromas of lime, kiwi fruit and freshly-mown grass. On the palate, mouth-watering acidity and a beguiling mineral character speak of the vineyards’ proximity to the Pacific. Enjoy it with seafood, vegetarian dishes or as an apéritif.

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{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
   [] International Wine Challenge® 2019 Bronze Winner {ratings}   {***}

This Kabinett is made for us by Johannes Selbach, based in Zeltingen on the banks of the Mosel. Off-dry in style, the grapes are grown on the slate-rich slopes of the spectacular Mittelmosel. Crystalline acidity, slate-inflected minerality and lime zest characterise the nose and palate, with hints of white blossom and stone-fruit adding to the complexity of a wine that is accessible, juicy and vibrant.

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{region}Mosel{region}
{color}White{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge® 2019-Bronze                                  []The Wine Advocate:: 90/100
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Sourced from the Frankland River in Western Australia, from Frankland Estate, this wine embodies freshness and a glorious purity of fruit, reflecting the region's cooler climate. The characteristic salinity on the nose and palate is met by vibrant lemon zest and stony notes. The palate is poised; white peach and citrus layer with vibrant acidity and a touch of creaminess adds to the complexity of this classically proportioned wine.

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{region}Australia{region}
{color}White{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge¨ 2019 Commended Wine Winner
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The colour is key here; an alluring, gentle salmon-pink. Garnacha gives the wine a gentle note of strawberry along with the merest hint of white pepper that provides lift, making it a happy partner to lightly flavoured plates. The wine is properly dry and best served chilled, with condensation gathering on the bottle.

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{region}Spain{region}
{color}Rose{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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The 2016 vintage was far from straightforward in Sancerre. The most astute producers therefore farmed at exceptionally low yields to produce a wine of quality and character. A nose of vibrant citrus and chalky mineral notes cedes to a complex palate of lemon, nettle and a hint of tropical fruit, with a clean but moreish finish.

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{region}Sancerre{region}
{color}White{color}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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Château la Mascaronne – the property behind our own-label Provence Rosé – is located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Côtes de Provence. The wine, blended specially for us and made exclusively with organic fruit, displays subtle spice and zesty acidity, with a floral edge and delicate red-fruit perfume. Wild flowers and a saline core make this a deliciously refreshing wine. 

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{region}Provence, France{region}
{color}Rose{color}
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{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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This exquisite wine has been carefully vinified for us by one of the finest châteaux in Sauternes, Ch. Climens. The fruit comes from different parcels within the vineyard, producing a wine with classic honey and orange blossom notes on the nose. The palate is intensely sweet yet beautifully balanced by fresh, lively acidity. It will pair brilliantly with a tarte tatin or with blue and goats’ cheeses.

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{region}Bordeaux{region}
{color}White{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge® 2018-Bronze
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This Merlot-dominated blend has Syrah and Grenache in support, resulting in a juicy red wine with a crunchy fruit profile. A barrel-aged parcel adds complexity to lots from varying altitudes. The frost of the 2017 has affected volumes on offer, but the quality has remained characteristically high.

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{color} Red {color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

Since its first vintage in 2002, “EOC” has come from a single estate in Graves. Surely the finest showing yet, the 2016 is a textbook example of classic, rounded Claret, that can be enjoyed now, or cellared for a year or two. Loaded with rich blackberry fruit, with a warming, woody finish, it will drink as well with a modest midweek meal as it will with the grandest of roasting joints.

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{region}Bordeaux{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge® 2019-Silver
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Our Bourgogne Côte d’Or Pinot Noir is a new addition to our own-label range, made from 100 percent Côte d’Or fruit to obtain this prestigious new appellation (which only came into existence from the 2017 vintage). The fruit is in fact declassified Chorey-lès-Beaune, from very old vines and sourced with the help of star négociant Benjamin Leroux exclusively for Berry Bros. & Rudd. Unsurprisingly, the wine offers remarkable complexity, with pretty, floral top-notes accompanying the charming red-berry fruit. Elegant and delicate, this is Burgundian Pinot Noir in its most elemental expression.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

Our 2016 Nuits-St Georges has once again been made for us by the talented Benjamin Leroux. We have blended the fruit of two vineyards — Aux St Jacques and Les Fleuriöres — to paint a complete picture of the appellation. The former provides floral perfume, elegant tannins and red berry fruit, while the latter gives structure, spice and black fruit. It's an irresistible combination which should be enjoyed now or over the next few years. 

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{region}Nuits-St Georges{region}
{color}Red{color}
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{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

Made by Rossignol-Trapet, our 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin is made with fruit from 10 organically farmed, old-vine plots. The old vines provide both concentration and balance, while the varied locations of the parcels give a true expression of the village. A bouquet of vibrant redcurrant and flowers seduces, while the palate is packed with sweet cherry fruit and subtle spice, finishing on a precise and mineral finish. Try it with roast lamb or mushroom Wellington. 

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{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color}Red{color}
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{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge® 2019-Silver 
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Ch. Feytit-CIinet has been making our Own Selection Pomerol for many years. We believe this particular vintage of theirs is one of the very best we have tasted. From the glossy, deep purple colour to the expansive, Merlot-dominated nose which explodes from the glass, there is great energy to this wine. Intense notes of ripe cherry, blackberry and chocolate show on the nose, with a wonderful depth and silky texture on the mouth. It will improve for a year or so, but is also sensational from the word go.

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{region}Pomerol{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
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Our own-label Pauillac comes from the cellars of Jean-Charles Cazes (of Ch. Lynch- Bages fame) and shows great typicity of both terroir and vintage. Deeply coloured, the wine has an intense nose of leafy blackcurrant fruit, with notes of savoury cedar and oak. The palate offers strikingly pure cassis, with lovely freshness and energy on the finish. This elegant, stylish Claret would go perfectly with lamb and beef. It can be drunk now, or cellared for a year or two.

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{region}Pauillac{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

As with the previous vintage, our 2016 Margaux is a selection of fruit from the younger vines at Ch. du Tertre. A glorious, floral nose of violets and roses lifts from the glass, with hints of vanilla from a year spent in oak barrels. Soft blackberry and cassis fruit are beautifully married on the palate, which offers richness and silky refinement. We thought we would be hard pushed to better the 2015, but this might just pip it.

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{region}Margaux{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
{ratings}
[]The Wine Advocate:: 90/100
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This comes from a marvellous Grand Cru property managed by Alan Vauthier, co-owner of Ch. Ausone. Predominantly Merlot, it is a benchmark Saint-Emilion; the nose rich with Bramble fruit, mocha and vanilla, while the palate is silky and full-bodied. A perfect match for roast lamb or rib of beef.

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{region}St Emilion{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

This comes from a marvellous Grand Cru property managed by Alan Vauthier, co-owner of Ch. Ausone. Predominantly Merlot, it is a benchmark Saint-Emilion; the nose rich with Bramble fruit, mocha and vanilla, while the palate is silky and full-bodied. Drink now or over the next two years. A perfect match for roast lamb or rib of beef.

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{region}St Emilion{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}
{ratings}
[]International Wine Challenge® 2018-Bronze
[]2018 decanter world wine awards Commended
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This is the first vintage of our own-label St Julien to be made by Ch. Léoville-Las Cases, one of the finest properties in Bordeaux. Broodingly deep, dark and glossy in the glass, it has a ripe nose of black cherries, crème de cassis and cedar wood. The full-bodied palate is laden with pure blackcurrant fruit, wood-smoke and has a long, complex finish. A blend of 63 percent Merlot and 37 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, the superb 2016 vintage will repay a year or two in the cellar, but is hard to resist now.

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{region}St Julien{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
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A traditional Graves Blend of 58 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 42 percent Merlot, this comes from selected plots of young vines at Ch. Haut-Bailly. It’s a wonderfully vibrant example of both the château’s style and the 2017 vintage. Lithe and elegant, with a terrific core of bright red fruit and great detail on the finish, this would be splendid with roast pork or a shoulder of lamb. 

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{region}Pessac-Léognan{region}
{color}Red{color}
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{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}

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Deep red cherry in colour and bright with redcurrant, bramble and herbal aromas, this wine perfectly reflects the temperate 2013 vintage in Montalcino. Possessing refreshing acidity, mineral depth and finely integrated tannins, from its time spent in oak botti, the palate is sumptious, elegant and reffined. Made for us by the Luciani family, whose vineyards are located on Montalcino's eastern slopes, this is an example of classical Brunello at it's best. Drink now to 2030.

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{region}Bordeaux{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2013{vintage}
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This wonderfully perfumed Rosso has a bright cherry colour typical of Sangiovese. Brambles, red fruits and wild spices fill the nose, while the supple palate brims with crunchy red and plump black fruit, mineral salinity and a seasoning of Tuscan charm. Time in Slavonian oak and concrete vats has given it gleaming, well-polished tannins. Made for us by San Giorgio in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, this comes from some of the finest, fossil-filled vineyards in the whole of Montalcino. Drink now to 2025.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}{***}

Made for us by Davide Rosso, our Barolo offers classic Nebbiolo character and structure. Scented raspberries and cherries are lifted by peach skin, high-toned florals and savoury spice. Accessible and seductive, the opulent texture is balanced by a racy freshness and a core of chalky minerality. Approachable now, this will also age well. Best decanted — and served alongside a rare steak.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}{***}

Once again, sisters María and Cristina Amézola de la Mora have produced our own-label Rioja. A nose of fresh hedgerow fruit and subtle vanilla leads to a generous but fresh palate of raspberries and blackberries, with hints of cinnamon and exotic spice. The layers of fruit reveal the wine’s complexity and finesse. This is gloriously enticing.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

This is a full-bodied and classical Barossa Shiraz, with rich, ripe dark fruit characters. Blackberry and brambles are layered with vanilla spice on the nose. On the palate plush tannins and fresh acidity are balanced by forest fruits, warm spice and milk chocolate, leading to a long, rich finish.

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{region}Australia{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}
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The accent is on juicy fruit and supple tannins, whilst still striving to preserve sufficient tannic support in the blend to allow the wine to cross over between tipple and table. The Merlot has a fresh, mulberry note to which Tempranillo adds vibrant red cherry and strawberry along with a herbal undertone. Garnacha adds further freshness, while the Syrah brings energy and spice.

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{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

This classic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of ripe redcurrant, cassis and a hint of savoury spice. On the palate, its seductive fruit flavours are wrapped around a core of fresh acidity and firm – yet perfectly integrated – tannins. It is approachable now with or without food, but has the structure to age gracefully. From the Bordeaux region of South West France. Best served at around 18 degrees, decanted an hour before serving with roast beef, steaks or coq au vin.

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{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

The nose is generous with black current and cherry fruit with hints of leather and sweet vanilla. On the palate more black cherry fruit is on show. The tannins are very fine and ripe and the finish shows a lovely freshness which lifts the fruit and makes for a very food friendly wine. Match with red meat, game or hard cheese.

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{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2013{vintage}{***}

Deep in colour, with brilliant edges, the nose exudes both red and dark bramble fruit, alongside a discreet hint of soft, warm spices and garrigue. This is re-affirmed on the palate which is both powerful and elegant. A fine core structure is supplemented by suave, ripe tannins which outline the fruit and deliver a beautifully balanced, lingering finish with style and poise.

{***}{region} Rhône {region}
{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}{***}