Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Glenfiddich 21 YO

NOSE Soft and delicate with a beautiful floral character. Spring blossom, violets, sweet peas and a subtle green leafiness.

TASTE Vibrant with a compelling balance of dry tannin and and soft brown sugar vanilla sweetness. A deep oak flavour gradually builds, with hints of spice and liquorice shining through.

FINISH Deep and complex.

RRP Index 330 Available in 75cl & 70cl

Cointreau

Cointreau

The original triple-sec, created by Edouard Cointreau more than 150 years ago in Angers, France. Cointreau is the world’s most famous crystal clear spirit. Cointreau’s distinctive square-shaped bottle with rounded shoulders and warm amber color is recognised worldwide. Its subtle taste – a perfect balance of bitter and sweet orange peel, grown and meticulously selected for their quality. In addition, Cointreau is an essential ingredient in top shelf cocktails, like the Margarita, Sidecar and Cosmopolitan.

Rémy Martin

Rémy Martin XO

A sumptuous blend of opulent aromas and velvet textures, consisting of 85% Grande Champagne and 15% Petite Champagne. A fiery mahogany colour with heady touches of white flowers such as jasmine and iris. With aromas of ripe fruits – juicy plums, ripe figs, candied oranges and oaky notes of freshly grated cinnamon and hazelnuts.

 Rémy Martin VSOP

The perfect harmony of mature and powerful aromas. This vibrant gold blend consists of 55% Grande and 45% Petite Champagne. Predominantly vanilla with a hint of liquorice and the roundness of summer fruits, especially ripe apricots and peaches. With floral notes of wild flowers, particularly violets

Bouchard Aîné & Fils

Les Vendangeurs Bourgogne Chardonnay A.O.C.

Flowery notes with hints fresh fruits yet complex with notes of honeyed toast. An excellent dry Chardonnay, very well-balanced, at once fresh and mellow. Serve well chilled, 8-10ºC

Les Vendangeurs Bourgogne Pinot Noir A.O.C.

Characteristic black currant, cherry and blackberry notes with undertones of lime flower and mint. Full-bodied and well- balanced with subtle oak hints and a long liquorice finish. Serve slightly chilled, 16-18ºC

Chablis

Mellow white flower and fresh peach notes with characteristic gun-flint, mineral hints. Subtle hints of dried fruit and hazelnut on the finish. Serve well chilled, 8-10ºC

Côtes du Rhône

Complex aromas of blackberries with spicy notes. Rich and lively with supple tannins. Serve slightly chilled, 16-18ºC

Bodega Roda Reserve 2007, Rioja, Spain

Bodega Roda Reserve 2007, Rioja, Spain

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The 2007 Roda Reserva is a blend of 89% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha and 3% Graciano with half the crop aged in new oak for 16 months. It has a ripe, dark berry, espresso and cassis bouquet that unfolds nicely in the glass and demonstrates complexity and harmony. The palate is medium-bodied with taut tannins. It displays fine acidity with clean fruit flavors of wild strawberry, raspberry, tart red cherries and a touch of citrus peel.