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Beaujolais Villages, Cuvee Quintessence 2002

The Gamay vines are planted on the sunniest granite slopes around the town, and after traditional carbonic maceration, the wine is aged in 100 year old oak foudres. This Beaujolais Villages is a classic juicy red fruity style, with a smooth palate and long finish. (B)

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Cotes de Beaune Villages, Domaine Cornu 2000

Pierre Cornu has a number of vineyards in a number of villages including Cotes de Beaune Villages. The common characteristics of Cornu's wines are generous fruit with elegantly rounded tannins, more specifically they successfully reflect their terroir, this gorgeous wine is a shining example of this. (B)

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Tasting guide: Whites rated 1-5 with 1 the driest & 5 the sweetest. Reds rated A - E with A being the lightest & E the most full bodied

Cote de Nuits Village, Vallet Freres 1999

An excellent example of traditional Pinot Noir from Bernard Vallet- the wine is light and elegant in colour with characteric strawberry Pinot perfume. Tannins are light with the real structure in this wine coming from the acidity. Vibrant and mouthwatering red fruit and high toast. (B)

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Gevrey Chambertain, Vallet Freres 1999

Complex and fine, the wines from Vallet Freres have a great following. Their wines are kept in French oak for a minimum of two years, then bottled and labelled by hand. This wine is delicious, with supple red berry fruit with elegance, integrated tannins and a long, pure Pinot finish. (B)

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Costieres de Nimes, Chateau St Elisabeth 2001

Saint Elisabeth is the patron saint of wines with unfaithful husbands! The wine is packed with black cherry fruits & hints of pepper & spice from the classic Rhone blend of Grenache & Syrah (C )

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