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Tasting note
Upfront blackberry fruits and spice followed by herbaceous notes. Great integration of tannins and fruit, a fantastically modern and versatile Bordeaux.

Producer note: Jean Medeville et fils
In 180 years, the name of Médeville has passed through the generations of vine tradition and has seen it's estate expand, modernise and last. It is in 1826 that Jérôme Médeville , cooper at Cadillac, buys Château Fayau known as a “Chartreuse style house surrounded by 29 acres of vine in one parcel, stone walls and quickset hedges". The next two generations contributed to the expansion of the estate on both sides of the Garonne. In 1908, Numa Médeville, grandson of Jerome, owns 345 acres in which 185 are planted in vines. This enterprising man, besides his responsibilities of “President of the Agricultural Union” of Cadillac, Podensac and the nearby communes, improves Château Fayau with modern constructions and structures. He innovates a new style of wine producing and growing. Today seven generations later, with the same passion it is Marc,Jacques and Jean that manage the estate. Château Fayau is the heart of the estate and controls over 444 acres of vines at the south of Bordeaux and along both banks of the Garonne.

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Brut Reserve, , Charles Heidsieck, £45.00 France, White
Triple gold-medal winner 2012: Gold IWC, Trophy DWWA, Gold IWSC
Class and sophistication are what Heidsieck embodies. Complex pastry aromas, with an opulent combination of ripe apricot, mango and greengages, dried fruits, pistachio and almond. The palate begins with a silky smooth sensation, developing into ripe fleshy apricot, melon and enticing plum pastry notes and delicate spice. A perfect balance of freshness and generosity.
Brut Vintage, 2009, Henners, £30.50 England, White
Biscuity, brioche aromas, with delicate white flower and full fruit. Flavours are fresh with nicely delicate citrus and apple with a 'lees' character adding complexity.
Awards:
- Decanter Silver Medal 2012 - huge potential
- International Wine Challenge Silver Medal 2012
Calusari Pinot Grigio, 2012, Umbrele, £6.75 Romania, White
Brut Vintage, 2009, Henners, £30.50 England, White
Montagny 1er Cru, 2006, Domaine Stephane Aladame, £14.50 France, White
Merlot, 2012, Umbrele, £6.75 Romania, Red

Independent Wine Retailer of the Year 2007

Member of the Top Merchants Programme

Small Independent
Merchant of the Year
2005
&
Regional Merchant of the Year
South East England
2005

Ian Jarman is an Associate of the Institute of Wines & Spirits
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