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Burgundy is famed for its fine wine rather than its Malt Whisky. But that might be about to change. What this region of France has made into an art form is long maturation, cask selection and refined flavours. Enter Michel Couvreur.
This Overaged Malt Whisky is a blend of some 50 different single malts matured for between 12 and 27 years in Sherry casks. The barrels are predominantly Oloroso with some Pedro Ximénez thrown in for good measure. Some of the Sherries were half a century old, and these casks were then filled with whisky while still slightly wet, further heightening the rich Sherry influence. The final whisky is a crazy melange of flavours and origins. There’s very Scottish notes of heather, marmalade, shortbread and peat smoke; something almost French Brandy-esque with its toasted nuts, toffee, tobacco, honey and dried flowers; and then finally there’s a big hit of sweet Sherry with Christmas cake, Armagnac-soaked dried fruit and that wonderfully oily and viscous texture. It’s remarkable stuff.
Based in Bouze-lès-Beaune, Michel Couvreur sources exceptional whisky from Scotland, then matures it in handpicked barrels of equally exceptional quality deep down in cellars beneath a château in Burgundy.
Michel Couvreur began ageing whisky in 1978. His belief was that there’s more to whisky than terroir and the distiller’s hand. It was his opinion that it is all about maturation. And considering that whisky doesn’t truly become whisky until it has been aged in oak casks, he might well have been right. Michel Couvreur dynamited his own cellar in Burgundy, in which to mature his whisky. He set up a branch of the business in Old Meldrum, a village that is also home to Glen Garioch, and even dabbled in a little distilling at Edradour. When Michel Couvreur passed away at the age of 85, the business was handed over to his son. The quality remains impeccable, each bottle lovingly reduced in strength with imported Scottish water, hand labelled, hand corked and then hand waxed. And when it comes to that seal, please note that this is whisky from wine country, so please open with a corkscrew.
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Our best-selling white wine, and for good reason. From South Africa’s Western cape, where vineyards have been planted for centuries. Old vine Chenin gives texture, honeyed fruits and crisp apple acidity, whilst the Viognier imparts weight, balance and deep, ripe tropical notes. South Arica is producing some great wines right now, and this is amazing value. A brilliant all-rounder; enjoy with salty nibbles such as cheese straws or roasted nuts for an easy-going start to any evening.
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The vineyards of Villa Enzo are positioned on the gentle slopes of Abruzzo and this wine is made in the traditional way from 100% Montepulciano grapes. There is no influence of oak so this purple/ruby coloured wine offers pure, vibrant aromas of red cherry fruit. The satisfying palate is rich with juicy fruit and very approachable, soft tannins. A classic Italian wine.
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Percheron is a French breed of workhorse, and this is our "workhorse" red. It is a real stalwart and hugely popular. Medium bodied, full of red fruit flavours and oh so clean on the palate. Tremendous value.
A great partner to rich and savoury red meat dishes such as salt-marsh lamb, or a gutsy bean casserole.
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Delicious ripe peach and melon, with a twist of pink grapefruit zest and the freshness of a sea breeze. An enchantingly pale, copper coloured rosé - even more sophisticated looking than its chic cousins from Provence - with a lovely weight and texture across the length of the palate and a dusting of Southern French spice.
A perfect apéritif, either on its own or served with slices of saucisson and fresh gougères. Also ideal with summery lunches outdoors.
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Our favourite entry-level Italian white from the Monferrato hills made from Cortese, the Gavi grape. A quintessential northern Italian dry white produced in an easy-drinking, fresh style. Fresh, primary fruit aromas of green apples, grapefruit and ripe citrus fruit on the nose with lightly honeyed, lemony notes on the palate. The finish is fresh and crisp with citrus flavours, a hint of almond and mineral touches. Great value and delicious.
12% abv
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Les Volets Chardonnay from Vallee de l’Aude in the Languedoc in France is a fresh, flavoursome southern French Chardonnay in a Burgundian style. There are cream and honey notes on the nose with balancing underlying acidity that ensures longevity and elegance.
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